JANUARY 19, 2011 WEDNESDAY: GoKpop Finally Released the Results of Voting!

We've got the results! And we've also got a surprise for you. You can winthe complete set of 12 albums that were nominated as best albums in 2010! How to win? Read on, and enjoy the GMA 2010 results!


FAVORITE ARTIST/BAND
1ST> Super Junior

Having debuted in 2005 under SM Entertainment with 13 members as the largest boy band in Korea, Super Junior has been enjoying huge popularity ever since. They managed to captivate KPop-Lovers, all over the world, not only with their great achievement as a group but also with their individual talents, activities and sub-groups such as Super Junior M.

Again, this year, Super Junior delivered a superb performance, despite personal issues of some members, which led to a comeback with only 10 of the boys.
However, Super Junior showed that they're unshakeable by topping local and overseas music charts with their hits "Bonamana" & "No Other" and receiving lots of awards in 2010.

Fans praised this success, choosing Super Junior as favorite, best and most promising boyband in the 2010 GoKpop Music Awards.

2ND> Girls' Generation
3RD> SHINee



BEST MALE SOLO
1ST> Yesung of Super Junior

The past year a member of Super Junior surprised everyone with his amazing vocals.

Yesung, who was born on August 24, 1984, has been part of Super Junior since the beginning of the band when they were called Super Junior 5. He became one of the four lead vocalists because of his amazing skills. He is also part of Super Junior-Happy and K.R.Y., which are sub units of the group. In a band formed by thirteen members it is always difficult to appreciate the personalities and charms of each one of them, however Yesung has been able to prove his great talent.

Last year he released the solo song, 'It Has To Be You', as part of Cinderella's Sister OST. The track became a great hit making the name of Yesung shine in bright lights.

Yesung's future will only bring more surprises and satisfactions to his fans so let's wait and see him become a shining star. Congratulations to Yesung for winning as the best male solo.

2ND> Kyuhyun
3RD> Taeyang



BEST FEMALE SOLO
1ST> Taeyeon of Girls' Generation

Kim Taeyeon was born in Jeonju on 9th March 1989. In 2004 she was discovered by SM Entertainment by winning the awards of "Best Singer" and the "Grand Award" at SME's annual contest. Three years later she debuted with the popular girl group, Girls' Generation, as their leader. Besides that, she was featured in musicals and also recorded solo singles.

She has great vocal skills and is praised for her talent frequently. For that reason fans voted her as the "Best Female Solo" at the GoKpop Music Awards 2010. Congratulations!

2ND> BoA
3RD> IU




BEST SINGLE 2010
1ST> Victory Korea (Super Junior)

• Released on May 24th, 2010, Super Junior's song "Victory Korea" was made to support South Korea in the FIFA 2010 World Cup games. Astonishingly, this song had achieved to be one of the most popular World Cup song in a poll conducted by ESPN Soccernet. Stealing 92.3% of the votes with a total of 31,503 voters, this song then became Korea's most classic World Cup song of all time.
  
  

2ND> Tok Tok Tok (Super Junior)
3RD> Don't Stop the Music (2NE1)




BEST ALBUM 2010
1ST> Bonamana (Super Junior)

Super Junior's most mature and sophisticated concept ever; Bonamana took the wave of electro pop as well as their classic upbeat and smooth ballad songs and made it's way to the top of global charts! This C.D broke records of 200,000 preorders before its release and had top sales in Taiwan and other Asian countries. This album won awards such as the "Asian Popularity Award" including the GMA "Best Album of 2010!"

2ND> Bonamana Repackage Version (Super Junior)
3RD> Oh! (Girls' Generation)




BEST BOYBAND
1ST> Super Junior
2ND> SHINee
3RD> Big Bang



BEST GIRLBAND
1ST> Girls' Generation

Girls' Generation is a nine-member girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2007.

The group has released two full albums, two mini-albums, and various singles. Their 2009 hit single "Gee" holds the record for being the longest running #1 song on KBS's Music Bank, having held the #1 chart ranking for 9 consecutive weeks.

The music video "Oh!" proved to be super popular, ranking as the number one most viewed YouTube video in Korea by the end of 2010. It was also #1 in Hong Kong and made the top 10 in both the Taiwan and Japan rankings.

It is no wonder with their musical abilities, and their super cute looks, they've conquered many hearts to be chosen as best girlband of 2010. Congratulations with all the achievements Girls'!

2ND> 2NE1
3RD> F(x)




MOST PROMISING ARTIST/BAND
1ST> Super Junior
2ND> Girls' Generation
3RD> SHINee




BEST USER OF ENGLISH
1ST> Tiffany (Girls' Generation)

Stephanie Hwang, more commonly known by her stage name Tiffany was born on August 1st 1989 in San Fransisco California. She was raised mostly in the US which makes English one of her primary languages aside from Korean. She speaks it fluently and it translates well into the random insertions of the language in Girls Generation songs, making her pronunciation flawless. Congratulations on this award Tiffany!

2ND> Kibum
3RD> Micky




BEST MUSICAL ABILITY (VOCAL, INSTRUMENTAL, ETC.)
1ST> Taeyeon (Girls' Generation)
2ND> Kyuhyun
3RD> Sungmin




BEST LABEL
1ST> SM Entertainment

• Super Junior, TVXQ, SHINee, Girls', Generation, F(x), BoA, Traxx, S.M. The Ballad those are some well known artist that SM Entertainment produced. Even though this label was facing so much controversies, nobody can deny that this company is good in what they are doing. SME have the ability to promote their artists succesfully, understands the art of choosing the right members, and only deliver the best with their tough training course. This Korean publisher is probably coming with much more surprises for all the Kpop fans in the world.

2ND> YG Entertainment
3RD> JYP Entertainment




BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, ETC)
1ST> Heechul

Kim Hee-Chul is a Korean pop singer, actor, presenter, disc jockey and a member of the popular 13-member, boy band Super Junior, who was born in July 10, 1983. Heechul who was now named as "Prince of Twitter" was recently ranked as 2nd most followed Korean artist on twitter.

In 2010 Heechul became a trending topic for more than a week on twitter. Everytime he posted something, the Kpop fans all over the world, will talk about it until it becomes a trending topic. He really IS using his social media charismas like no other. Congratulations!

2ND> Dara
3RD> Jae Joong




NEW ARTIST/BAND OF THE YEAR
1ST> JYJ

JYJ was formed by Junsu, Yoochun, and Jaejoong in early 2010 following their hiatus from TVXQ. Their debut Japanese EP 'The…' reached no. 1 in the Oricon charts in September 2010, and their English album 'The Beginning' also reached the top spot in Korea a month later.

This was followed by a world tour in October and November; and despite visa issues prior their trip to the United States, the group managed to continue their tour and perform to their American fans for free. Congratulations as new band of the year!

2ND> Miss A
3RD> SISTAR




SEXIEST MALE SINGER
1ST> Siwon (Super Junior)

Choi Siwon was born on February 10, 1987. He is a member of Super Junior and also part of Super Junior-M, the Chinese sub unit of the band.

He is not only a singer but also an actor, model and a drummer. Siwon has been part of dramas like ‘Eighteen’, ‘Precious Family, ‘Spring Waltz’, ‘Oh My Lady’ and more. He is usually featured in a lot of magazines and is selected to endorse different brands. Besides his entertainment career he is also skilled in Taekwondo and the youngest boy in Korea holding the fourth rank in black belt.

His great looks have always attracted the eyes of every girl. His pretty face accompanied by his perfect body, are able to melt the coldest ice on earth.

2ND> Taeyang
3RD> Jae Joong




SEXIEST FEMALE SINGER
1ST> Yoona (Girls' Generation)

Im Yoona was born on May 30, 1990. Before her debut with Girls' Generation she started as an actress and model. Her official debut as a singer with Girls' Generation was in 2007.

Girls Generation has always presented a cute and sweet concept that conquers the hearts of their fans. All of their singles and albums immediately become popular because of the girls' charms and the fabulous power of nine. Songs like 'Gee' and 'Genie' confirmed their popularity and star status.

Being part of such a popular band allowed Yoona to show her cute and sweet personality to the world as well as her beautiful appearance and soul. She is not only a singer, dancer, actress and model, but also a university student that is still working hard to become the best woman.

A strong girl with a lot of charisma and talent is the dream of every boy. Being chosen as the sexiest female singer proves that she posses great charms and a special aura that attracts everyone. Congratulations on winning this award.

2ND> Jessica
3RD> BoA




MOST WANT-TO-BE GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND
1ST> Dara (2NE1)

Sandara Park was born on November 12, 1986. In 1995 she moved to the Philippines with her family. There she was part of a talent survival show where she obtained the second place. She worked as an actress, singer and model there but at the end decided to go back to Korea and start a new life with her family.

It was on 2009 that YG announced the debut of a new girl band. With the release of their first single 'Fire' the success of 2NE1 was inevitable. Dara also presented her own solo song featuring CL as part of beer campaign. There, people were able to see her charms and fell madly in love with the girl who just wanted a 'Kiss'.

With their first full length album, Dara's cuteness overloaded the performances of 'Go Away', and her beautiful voice enchanted everyone with the song 'Hurt'.

A beautiful girl with a unique style, great personality and bright future, is the girlfriend every boy wants to have. Congratulations Dara for being the 'most-want-to-be girlfriend'.

1ST> Donghae (Super Junior)

Lee Dong Hae, born October 15, 1986 is a member SM Entertainment's boy band Super Junior. Well-known amongst the group as having a well-rounded personality, Dong Hae is most noted for his strong work ethic, love for children, and his respectful and kind nature. Often labeled as "perfect husband material", Dong Hae has stated that he wishes to one day become a father, as he treasured his relationship with his late father so greatly.

Currently single, Dong Hae once said in an interview that his ideal partner should have long hair, large, round eyes, and pale skin. There you go girls!

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