According to Gallup Korea, Girls' Generation ranked number 2 for 'artist who shined in 2012' with 19.8% of the votes. Psy placed first and Big Bang third.

There were 4,157 participants for this poll, ranging from 13-59 in age.

It seems that Girls' Generation gained the most votes from the participants ranging in the 20s age group. 

Their unit group, TaeTiSeo's song, "Twinkle," won 4th for best song as well.

This poll shows the group's continuous popularity as they did not do any Korean promotions this year.