08.11.2026 12:11
Serdar Ortaç, one of the beloved names of Turkish pop music, objected to being ranked second after Tarkan in the best male pop singer ranking. Placing himself at the top by saying "In my opinion, I am number one," the famous singer put Tarkan second, Kenan Doğulu third, and Mustafa Sandal fourth. Ortaç's assertive words drew attention.
Famous singer Serdar Ortaç made remarkable statements while ranking the best male artists in Turkish pop music. Learning that he was placed second after Tarkan, Ortaç argued that the real owner of the top spot was himself, saying, "In my opinion, I am number one." The list in which the famous singer ranked Tarkan, Kenan Doğulu and Mustafa Sandal drew attention.
"IN MY OPINION, I AM NUMBER ONE"
Serdar Ortaç, one of the beloved names of Turkish pop music, answered the question directed at him about the best male pop singer in an interview with Gece Muhabiri. Rejecting the assessment in which Tarkan was shown first and he himself second, Ortaç made an assertive move with the words, "In my opinion, I am number one."
Placing his own music career at the top of the list, the singer did not neglect to rank the other important names of Turkish pop music.
HE PLACED TARKAN SECOND
In the list prepared by Serdar Ortaç, he himself was in first place, while the owner of second place was Tarkan. The famous singer placed Kenan Doğulu third and Mustafa Sandal fourth.
Thus, in the ranking presented to him, Ortaç swapped places with Tarkan and kept the positions of the other names. His statement that he had left behind Tarkan, who is referred to as a megastar, was one of the most remarkable moments of the interview.
"I HOPE TARKAN DOESN'T HEAR"
Ortaç's putting himself ahead of Tarkan brought different interpretations as well. While some listeners supported the singer's words, others reminded of Tarkan's place in pop music. The humorous comments, especially "I hope Tarkan doesn't hear," drew attention.
Ortaç's statements reignited the debate over who is the most successful male artist of Turkish pop music.