‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. The ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The outrageous award names that other awards ceremonies can only dream of are sufficient reasons why the winners should receive them. We will now introduce the glorious protagonists of ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’ that will be ‘stuffed’ in your memories.


◆ Award name: Wannabe‘s Wannabe


◆ Reason for selection

An evangelist of ‘If it’s delicious, it‘s 0 calories’. A candy of this era that teaches pessimists the cheat key to ‘positive identity’. Let’s not cry even if you‘re lonely or sad. If you ‘Imitate Choi Hwa-jung’ every day, you can forget about loneliness and sadness for a while. - Reporter Hong Se-young

Choi Hwa-jung, who ended her 28-year radio career and started YouTube, announced a new beginning. Although her communication channel has moved from radio to YouTube, she still shares her life up close and continues to communicate with the public. A more glamorous and cool older sister in her 60s, a true wannabe star. Just like Choi Hwa-jung, who is a hope and role model for Candy (subscriber name), I want to live as a cheerful adult. - Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon

Choi Hwa-jung, who reigned as a leading radio DJ for 27 years, has expanded her territory to YouTube. With her unrivaled popularity proven by her sell-outs, she is bound to be an eternal older sister that people want to emulate. - Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin

Isn’t this the true function of YouTube? This year, my shopping cart is full of ‘Choi Hwa-jung items’. Supporting the Nth act of her life that unfolded on YouTube. ‘Wannabe’ Choi Hwa-jung, forever! - Reporter Choi Yoon-na


One-line summary: “She‘s a very old person”... Right now, she is the most shining and cheerful adult.


◆ Thoughts

I never imagined that I would receive the ‘Wannabe’s Wannabe’ award like this. I‘m so grateful. I really like this award. Thank you so much. It feels so good. I sincerely thank you. Should I live up to this title? Thank you so much. Thank you.

Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com reporter misty82@donga.com
Hong Se-young, Donga.com reporter projecthong@donga.com
Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com
Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com
Choi Yun-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com