[ASKKPOP] Music industry professionals choose '2016's Most Anticipated Groups'
Which idol groups are '2016's Most Anticipated' groups? 28 music experts gave their pick as to who they most looked forward to in 2016. The votes were for idol groups in general, without dividing between male groups and female groups.
The experts included agency representatives, composers, broadcast producers and more from various companies.
Without further ado, for first place,BTSandG-Friendwere tied with 3 votes each!
The reps explained why they chose BTS, "2016 will be a very important starting point for BTS, and we look forward to their next musical activities. Because of their outstanding skills and huge fandom, they seem like the next candidate for the top boy group."
About G-Friend, the reps said, "With every album, they show an improved side of themselves. The innocent image fits them so well and they are 'digesting' it very well. We look forward to their next album."
Tied for second place areWINNER,SeventeenandTWICE! All three groups received 2 votes each.
About WINNER, the reps said, "They are looking at a comeback in the beginning of this year. We expect extremely excited support by the fans who have waited a long time for their comeback."
For Seventeen, the reps explained, "They showed confidence and a perfected performance since their debut stage. Their upcoming promotions will be the basis for more nourishment."
TWICE's members were described to have various charms, leading the reps to vote for them.
The representatives who voted came from various companies, includingrepresentatives fromDSP Media, Starship Entertainment, MBC, TS Entertainment, Dream Tea Entertainment, Shinsadong Tigers, Star Empire Entertainment, ELEVEN9 Entertainment, YG Entertainment's Yang Hyun Suk, Brave Brothers, Happy Face Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, SM C&C/SM Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment, Nextar Ent., JJ Holic Media, Amoeba Culture, Bit Hit Entertainment, A Cube Entertainment, FNC Entertainment, CubeEntertainment, Jellyfish Entertainmentand more.