BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s Instagram account was selected as the ‘most loved account’ on ‘2018 Instagram Awards’.

On December 20th, Instagram announced the ‘2018 Instagram Awards’ list, which selects some of the top celebrities that have received much attention on Instagram throughout the year. The final list of celebrities is chosen based on the number of likes and comments on feed posts and stories that are shared by the celebrities.

On this year’s award, which is the 2nd annual event, BLACKPINK’s Jennie was selected as the ‘most loved account’ and she said “I am always thankful for your attention for my Instagram contents. Please keep watching my Instagram as I will be sharing more memories”.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, who is currently serving for the army, kept his #1 spot in the ‘top 10 accounts’ category with the highest number of followers. Since 2014, G-Dragon has been the celebrity with the highest number of followers.

Other than G-Dragon, EXO’s Chanyeol, Sehun, Baekhyun, and actor Lee Jong-suk were named in the category. Lee Jong-suk, who is the only “actor” in the category said, “Because I usually can’t be involved in many activities other than dramas or films, Instagram has been the most precious platform to me as I could communicate with my fans on it. I will accept this award with even more gratitude because every single fan of mine is why I am receiving the award”.

The ’emerging account’ award was given to actress Kim So-hyun, who has been actively sharing her work and daily life through the Instagram Story. The award is given to the celebrity who’s follower number has increased the most by using a variety of functions including story and live videos. Kim said, “Thank you for giving me such a meaning ful award. I think I am receiving this award because many people have watched my Instagram with love. I will try harder to communicate with more fans’.

Meanwhile, Instagram, for the first time, selected ‘top boy group and girl group’ awards. BTS and BLACKPINK were each selected because of the highest numbers of followers.

Instagram said, “K-pop has been selected as the music genre that created the most amount of buzz from 2015 to 2017. Especially this year, K-pop stood out around the globe. K-pop dances and idol makeup tutorials were some of the top videos that gained popularity from global fans”.

 

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by Audrey Joung

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