MelOn, South Korea's largest music streaming site, is getting prepared for their annual MelOn Music Awards next month and have released their list of the best and brightest K-Pop artists of the year.
So far, 2013 has been a tremendous year for the Korean music industry. With a shocking amount of innovation and variety, idol groups shared the spotlight with a host of talented soloists, many artists branched out into different genres and styles, and a long list of rookies hit the scene with a vengeance.
MelOn narrowed the laundry list of talented acts down to ten who had a strong impact on K-Pop this year as the 2013 MelOn Music Awards Top 10.
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The winners include Ailee, B2ST, Busker Busker, Davichi, Dynamic Duo, EXO, G-Dragon, IU, SISTAR, and SHINee.
The ten elite artists were selected after considering their individual online sales numbers (80% of the ranking) and the results of an online poll (the remaining 20%) that saw an astonishing 1.74 million votes cast.
LOEN Entertainment, MelOn's parent company, noted that there was a strong presence from male pop idols in this year's music sales - pointing out that G-Dragon, SHINee, EXO and B2ST were all chart toppers and fan favorites.
Additionally, LOEN explained 2013 saw a good showing by female vocalists with Ailee, IU, Davichi, and girl group SISTAR topping the list.
The addition of indie-style pop with Busker Busker and famed hip-hop pair Dynamic Duo to the list of 2013's hottest artists proves that K-Pop is diversifying and welcoming new styles with open arms.
The top ten acts will be recognized at the MelOn Music Awards ceremony on November 14 where they will go head to head for the titles of Best Artist, Best Album, and Best Song. The final decision will be made through a second round of online voting.
Other categories that will be officially awarded at the ceremony are Best Newcomer, Hot Trend Award, and Best Global Artist.
The MelOn Music Awards will take place at the Olympic Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul on November 14.
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