Among prominent names like IU and Taeyeon, this singer has been selected as 2023’s female vocalist of the year.
As announced on September 4th, Younha won the Female Vocalist category at the ‘2023 Brand of the Year Awards.’ Younha has achieved the remarkable feat of being selected as the ‘female vocalist of the year’ for the 2nd consecutive year, following her win last year.
Renowned as a leading female singer-songwriter in Korea, Younha has achieved great success with her exceptional vocal skills and solid expertise, notably with her hit song “Event Horizon” last year. She has continued to maintain her popularity and strengthen her position as a top female vocalist.
In addition to the ‘2023 Brand of the Year Awards,’ Younha has also won Best Solo Artist at the ’37th Golden Disk Awards,’ the Ballad Award at the ’32nd Seoul Music Awards,’ a special award in the Ballad category at the ’30th Hanteo Music Awards 2022,’ the ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Best Pop’ awards at the ’20th Korean Popular Music Awards,’ and the ‘K-POP Listener’s Choice Award’ at the ‘2023 K Global Heart Dream Awards,’ showcasing her tremendous presence in the music industry.
Younha has received high praise not only for her ability to perform various genres like ballads, rock music, jazz, and R&B but also for leaving a strong impression through collaborations with other artists. One of her most famous featuring songs is “Umbrella” with Epik High.
Meanwhile, the Brand of the Year Awards is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. Organized by the Korean Consumer Brand Council and sponsored by the Korean Consumer Forum and the Korean Economic Newspaper, the event selects and honors brands that have shone throughout the year through nationwide consumer voting. This year, it was reported that a total of 8,019,000 consumer votes were cast, leading to the selection of individuals and cultural brands that have shone brightly in 2023.
Source: wikitree
