[THE FACT | Reporter Choi Soo-jung] Singer Kim Eui-young has continued her steady popularity by ranking No. 1 on FANNSTAR’s Female Star Ranking for 27 consecutive weeks.

Kim Eui-young claimed the top spot with 163,086 votes in FANNSTAR’s third-week-of-July Female Star Ranking vote, which ran from July 13 to 20. Hongja ranked second, followed by NewJeans in third place. Amid strong competition among female artists from various genres, Kim Eui-young maintained a stable flow of votes and firmly secured the No. 1 position.

Kim Eui-young has also been nominated in the female category of the My Star Award at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA), held through FANNSTAR. The My Star Award is a category in which fans directly choose the artist they love the most, and the final winner will receive a trophy at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS.

Attention is focused on whether Kim Eui-young, who has maintained a long-running No. 1 streak on the Female Star Ranking, will also demonstrate a strong presence in voting related to the awards ceremony. As fan participation plays an important role in this category, support for Kim Eui-young is expected to grow even stronger.

Kim Eui-young is expanding her own presence based on her stable vocals, bright stage manners and consistent activities. Following her record of 27 consecutive weeks at No. 1, her nomination for the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS is also raising expectations for her future activities.

The 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS is scheduled to be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.