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With 2015 already underway in Korea, media outlet Star News reached out to some of the experts in the entertainment industry to find out who they believe is the artist most looked forward to in the new year.

Coming in at the top were none other than digital-killer IU, fast rising girl group EXID, and YG's new rookie group iKON!

Among the 28 industry experts surveyed, including producers, agency executives, broadcast PDs, music critics, and more, the three mentioned artists clinched the top spot with 4 votes each!

Following these top 3 for a tie in second place were EXO, SISTAR, A Pink, Block B, BTOB, MAMAMOO, and who all received 2 votes each.

The experts were also asked what was the most pressing task or issue lying ahead for the music industry in 2015. The top 3 voted for are as follows: "a need for variety of genres to receive love" (11 votes), "improvement of artists' talents or skills" (4 votes), "diversification of stages or performances, trying out new challenges" (3 votes)

source: allkpop
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IU was the other solo singer with a great year. Whereas fans only cheer their favorite bias, IU receives so much applause from all fan groups, it’s safe to say she’s widely respected in the Korean music industry. Her poppy, ballad songs, as well as her looks and charm, attract a legion of fans, regardless of which fandom you’re in. She is one of the few K-pop stars that is universally loved by nearly all fans.

Many artists wanted to work with the solo songstress, as just collaborating with her is huge for ones’ career. Take the aforementioned IU x High 4 song “Not Spring, Love or Cherry...
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K-Pop is filled with talented vocalists, all with their distinct strengths but these 11 Idols show mastery in vocals more so than others!

Music critics in Korea ranked idol vocalists on their singing skills and ranked 11 idols above the rest. Although music is a very subjective form of art you can’t deny that these artists all have soul!

Check out this list titled “Top 11 Idol Vocalists According to Music Critics”

1. Junsu(JYJ)

2. Ailee

3. Taeyeon(Girls' Generation)

4. Hyorin(SISTAR)

5. IU

6. Changmin(2AM)

7. Park Bom(2NE1)

8. Jonghyun(SHINee)

9. Eunji(APink)

10. Ryeowook(Super Junior)

11. Kyuhyun(Super Junior)