MJ, 'Idol Shines on the Musical Stage' Ranks 1st... Popularity Soars in Various Fields

MJ Crowned Champion with 13,546 Votes, Followed by Seventeen DK and Super Junior KYUHYUNGroup Astro's MJ Tops 'IDOLCHAMP' Poll /Fantagio[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group Astro's MJ has proven his strong fandom power by taking first place in a poll on the participatory mobile idol app 'IDOLCHAMP'.From the 15th to the 22nd, and MBC Plus's 'IDOLCHAMP' jointly conducted a special poll with the theme 'Idols Shining on the Musical Stage'. After fierce competition, MJ secured the top spot with 13,546 votes out of a total of 31,786 votes, achieving a 42.62% approval rating.Seventeen DK came in second with 11,606 votes (36.51%), closely trailing MJ. Following them, Super Junior KYUHYUN ranked third with 1,680 votes (5.29%). Additionally, STAYC SIEUN, Mamamoo Solar, and Highlight's Yang Yo-seob also secured spots in the rankings, drawing attention.Group Astro's MJ tops 'IDOLCHAMP' poll /FantagioNotably, MJ has consistently showcased his solid vocal skills and stable acting abilities through numerous productions such as 'Jamie', 'Jekyll&Hyde', 'Winter Wanderer', and 'Zorro: The Musical'. He particularly left a deep impression on the audience by performing as a lead actor in the musical concert 'The Mission: K' earlier this year. This poll result once again demonstrates the fans' interest in MJ, who has been active not only as an idol but also on the musical stage.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)' hosted by THE FACT successfully concluded at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. 'FANNSTAR' is currently holding a poll for '2026 TMA Best Stage' until October 19th, where fans vote for the best stage in their hearts. Attention is focused on which artist will receive the honor of first place among the dazzling stages that graced the awards ceremony.arulhr@tf.co.kr