WHO IS K-POP'S GREATEST "LIVING LEGEND"? 2026 race standings

Super Junior takes the lead in K-pop's Greatest Living Legend 2026 poll. Super Junior holds 2550 votes. BTS holds 2490 votes. The gap between them is 60 votes. Voting closes on September 13 at 12:04 KST. There are 106 hours of voting time remaining.

The gap between first and second place is extremely small. With 106 hours remaining, either candidate can still win the final lead. A 60-vote margin represents one of the narrowest leads in a poll of this size. Super Junior holds only a small advantage. BTS remains fully in contention. Voter momentum can shift significantly in this timeframe. The outcome at the top is completely uncertain.

The top three show the poll's structure. Super Junior leads with 2550 votes. BTS holds second place with 2490 votes. BLACKPINK is in third place with 1265 votes. The gap between second and third place is 1225 votes. This is much larger than the gap between first and second. A clear separation exists between the top two candidates and all other options. BLACKPINK would need an extraordinary voting surge to reach the top two. This race remains a two-way contest at the top.

This poll asks voters to identify K-pop's greatest living legend. The nominees span generations of K-pop history. Super Junior and BTS both command devoted fanbases. The voting reflects how communities across different eras remain active in KingChoice polls. With 106 hours remaining, either group has time to drive additional votes. The final lead could belong to either candidate. Every vote matters in such a close margin.

RankOptionVotes
#1Super Junior Super Junior2550
#2BTS BTS2490
#3BLACKPINK BLACKPINK1265
#4Big Bang Big Bang280
#5TWICE184
#6IU33
#7EXO29
#8SHINee1
#9Girls Generation1
#10TVXQ0

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