【Fan Comic】 【JK Fandom】”Rookie Challenge Cup Final Showdown Voting” begins on Monday, September 8th. Thanks to the support of fans, two groups have been selected to participate in the “76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026”
Fan Comic Press Release: September 8, 2025 [JK Fandom] “Rookie Challenge Cup Final Battle Voting” begins on Monday, September 8th. Thanks to the support of fans, two groups have been selected to participate in the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival, 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026.
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(Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koji Ninomiya; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 2461), which operates a prosumer support business, will begin accepting votes for the final runoff as an official voting partner on Monday, September 8th.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26953/165/26953-165-86d2af4e3a24f06b034db2afc3e88955-1040×1040.png [Sapporo Snow Festival KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) “Rookie Challenge Cup” Final Round Voting Period] September 8, 2025 (Monday) 12:00 to September 21, 2025 (Sunday) 23:59 [What is the Rookie Challenge Cup?] The Sapporo Snow Festival KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL), which continues to lead the K-POP boom, boasts the longest history in Japan, and performing at KPF is a rare and dreamlike opportunity for new artists. Previously, leading K-pop acts like BTS, i-dle (formerly (G)I-DLE), NCT 127, NCT DREAM, and SHINee actually made their Sapporo debut on this stage as rookies and went on to become huge hits. This year’s Rookie Challenge Cup is a special project in which users vote to select the artists who will perform on this legendary stage. The first round of voting, in which 12 teams competed over 12 days from Wednesday, August 20, 2025, to Sunday, August 31, 2025, resulted in the top five teams advancing to the final runoff. [Artists advancing to the final round] *Alphabetical order ■BAE173 (Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official__bae173/) The group’s name comes from the initials “BAE” of “Before Anyone Else,” the number “1” which represents perfection, and the lucky number “73.” They’re so popular that every show on their three-city tour of Japan, held in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo in April of this year, sold out.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26953/165/26953-165-e881635cf44c3a4aa7582f7741264c4b-1200×800.png ■FANTASY BOYS (Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/official_fantasyboys/) This multinational boy band, made up of members from Korea, China, and the United States, including two Japanese members, was born from the global audition program “Boys Fantasy,” hosted by South Korea’s MBC. Armed with freshness, strength, and a thrilling vibe, their captivating performance instantly captures the hearts of their audiences. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26953/165/26953-165-f2c040a4986b435c9a837b44fbb50ba8-1200×800.png ■JUST B (Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/JUSTB_IG_official/) This boy band, comprised of members who are not only visually appealing but also talented, empathizes with the concerns of the “MZ generation” through their music and performances and paints a new future for themselves. As their fandom name, “ONLY B,” suggests, they share a unique bond with their fans.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26953/165/26953-165-765ca9c998bb36c1e7757e179b3ff0bb-1200×800.png ■ONE PACT (Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/0nepact/) As “independent idols” who write their own songs, choreograph their own music videos, and even create their own music videos, they stand out among the fifth generation of K-pop. Their group name, “ONE PACT,” is a combination of “ONE” and “IMPACT,” and as their name suggests, they are evolving into a group that will “shock” the world as they come together.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26953/165/26953-165-4483b187fba15b5ad1b7e6aaeebcd69c-1200×800.png ■TEMPEST (Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tpst__official/) The group’s name, “TEMPEST,” represents the members’ bright and powerful energy, dominating the K-pop market. They performed the ending theme for the TV anime “Run for Money” and the opening theme for “Busamen Gachi Fighter.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26953/165/26953-165-aa0ddbce73642c5989228377f92d0e68-1200×800.png The top two groups will be selected through the final runoff vote. Your favorite artist has a chance too! With your vote, give your favorite artist a chance to break out! *If an artist who has won the right to perform is unable to perform due to unavoidable
circumstances, the artist with the next highest number of votes will be awarded the right to perform. Comment from Tetsuya Endo, President and CEO of FAN Communications Global Inc. This year’s “Sapporo Snow Festival KPF” fan voting project was born from your passionate desire. This stage has launched many K-POP artists into the world, and now it’s your turn as fans to directly shape the future of your favorite artists. The love poured into each and every vote will help turn the dreams of emerging artists into reality. Lead your favorite artist to the legendary stage that BTS, SHINee, and others have walked. We at JK Fandom will continue to contribute to the development of K-POP culture as a bridge connecting fans and artists. Let’s witness the birth of the next generation of stars together! Artist information and voting here Sapporo Snow Festival KPF Rookie Challenge Cup [“76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026”] Event schedule Saturday, February 7, 2026 Venue Zepp Sapporo (Sapporo City, Hokkaido) Start time [Part 1] 13:00 / [Part 2] 6:00 PM Organizer Sapporo Snow Festival KPF Executive Committee Co-hosted by NPO Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association (JKCA) Sapporo Tourism Association (Sapporo Snow Festival Executive Committee)
Supervisor/Production J.K Dream Co., Ltd. Sponsored GFSC (Good Friends Save the Children) Official website https://www.japankorea.org Contact us info@japankorea.org ／ 050-5538-0304 *JK Fandom is “Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026 (Official Site) [About JK Fandom] JK Fandom, with the catchphrase “Turn your favorite into a star with your vote,” is a fandom platform that serves as a bridge between Japan and Korea. Fans of the same favorite can unite and support artists in their chosen field. Voting results determine the contestants and award recipients, and various rewards are available. (JK Fandom related site information) ・Official website:
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