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

Coming in at the вверх 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, Музыка critics, and more, the three mentioned artists clinched the вверх spot with 4 Голоса each!

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

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

source: allkpop