Jungkook ranks 1st among K-pop vocalists with 3.37 million votes

Overwhelming Support with 3.37 Million Votes: Vocalist Jungkook, Chosen by Global Fandom

BTS's Jungkook has proven his unrivaled vocal capabilities by being chosen by fans worldwide. According to the results of the 'BEST KPOP VOCALIST 2026' poll conducted by the global fan voting site Shining Awards, Jungkook took first place with a total of 3,370,158 votes. This figure accounts for 42.56% of the total votes, confirming the support of his powerful fandom by widening the gap with the runner-up.

Other talented artists also appeared in the top rankings of this poll. Stray Kids' Seungmin took second place, followed by BLACKPINK's Rosé in third. Hearts2Hearts' Carmen recorded fourth, and Cortis Seonghyeon took fifth, showing the intense competition among K-pop vocalists.

The organizer, Shining Awards, noted that this poll highlights the changing perspectives of modern K-pop fandom. The analysis suggests that 'voice' is one of the key elements fans focus on every year. As the versatility of artists has become increasingly important in the K-pop market, the ability to add personality to a song, stability on stage, and emotional delivery are becoming decisive criteria for judging a vocalist. It was emphasized that the vocal position plays a core role in forming a group's musical identity beyond simple singing.

A Musician with 'Perfect Pitch' Recognized by Overseas Masters like Charlie Puth and Lea Salonga

Jungkook's vocal skills are highly regarded not only by fans through voting but also by world-class musicians. Renowned musical actress Lea Salonga sent special praise to Jungkook through her social media. She highly evaluated his musical qualities, calling him "one of the remarkable musicians with perfect pitch."

Pop star Charlie Puth also did not hide his amazement felt during the collaboration process with Jungkook. Charlie Puth, well-known for his perfect pitch, stated regarding Jungkook, "Jungkook has perfect pitch. He is a very talented person. It was a marvelously perfect vocal." It is evaluated that the singing ability experienced during the recording process was at a level that transcended mere technique.

Jungkook has consistently demonstrated his side as an all-rounder vocalist who transcends genres, not only through group activities but also through solo songs and covers. His changing tone with each song, his ability to interpret lyrics, and his unique sensibility have branded him as a vocalist with outstanding live performance skills. Despite such high praise, Jungkook has shown an attitude of devoting himself to constant practice, claiming that his vocal skills are still insufficient. His way of self-checking in pursuit of perfection is serving as a foundation for his future musical activities.