Artist Seunghwan and BINI member Mika have been selected as the 'Kooky January King & Queen,' garnering intense interest from global fans.
Seunghwan ranked first in the men's category of the 'January King & Queen' voting held on the global K-pop fan community platform Kooky from Jan. 22 to Feb. 7. He secured a total of 1,451,042 votes, further solidifying his position as a next-generation K-pop vocalist.
Mika, representing the women's sector, claimed the title of 'January Queen,' earning 372,657 votes and proving her global popularity as a P-Pop artist.
Seunghwan, a graduate of the Practical Music Department at Seoul Performing Arts High School (SOPA), is an emerging artist known for his emotional vocals and solid foundation. Currently preparing for his solo debut under SME, he has already secured a global fan base. Notably, he also recorded the highest rank in the 'Kooky Best Idol of 2024' voting held last year, confirming strong support from his fandom.
Recently, Seunghwan's Instagram follower count surpassed 700,000, showcasing his presence and broad fan base even before his debut. Fans express unwavering support, sending messages like, 'I want to see Seunghwan perform as soon as possible,' and 'I cheer for his growth and challenges.'
Mika, selected as 'January Queen' in the women's sector, is the main rapper and lead dancer of the Philippine girl group BINI, recognized for her powerful performances and captivating voice. Alongside her active role in the group, Mika enjoys significant popularity among overseas fans, especially leaving a deep impression on global K-pop fans at the recent 'KCON LA 2024' stage, which was quite extraordinary for a Philippine artist.
BINI continues to actively engage not only in the Philippines but also on the international stage. Fans respond passionately, saying things like, 'Mika's performances are always intense and captivating,' and 'I look forward to BINI's global activities even more.'
Additionally, in celebration of the selected winners Seunghwan and Mika, advertisements designed by fans will be showcased on the subway CM board at Hapjeong Station in Seoul. This project, formed by voluntary participation from fans, is expected to reaffirm their affection and support for the two artists.
A representative from the Kooky platform noted, 'This project would not have been possible without the passion and love of the fans,' adding, 'We will continue to create various opportunities for fans to support artists together.'
The selection of Seunghwan and Mika this time is a significant achievement that proves their growth potential and the strong support from their fandom. Anticipation is building for the activities the two artists will unfold on the global stage.
Meanwhile, Kooky is a global community platform that connects fans around the world, providing various features for fans to support artists both online and offline. The 'Kooky Monthly King & Queen' ranking is based on fan voting and participation, highlighting new stars every month.