【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” Image
URL: FAN Communications Global Inc. 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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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/26/66703-26-399e8531d38bfb6ab29a7b6492f37c6b-1040×1040.png ■Sapporo Snow Festival KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) “Rookie Challenge Cup” Final Round Voting Voting Period Monday, September 8, 2025, 12:00 PM to Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11:59 PM 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 artists such as 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 achieve major
breakthroughs. This 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. Final Round Artists ・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 symbolizes perfection, and the lucky number “73.” Their popularity was such that every show on their three-city Japan tour, held in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo in April of this year, sold out.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/26/66703-26-0bf425460e7bf6b3d21e9d90c9f201b1-1200×800.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/66703/26/66703-26-cc3d6da168356ce8ad7de714b4c76bab-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 them. As their fandom name, “ONLY B,” suggests, they share a unique bond with their fans.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/26/66703-26-7a6bc4610cbc5045ee64b0972b613c97-1200×800.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 the words “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/66703/26/66703-26-958ee49b338a1bee15c5f876cfa085d2-1200×800.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/66703/26/66703-26-e518bc0461edd8d74e4226691d6cfaa3-1200×800.png *Alphabetical order 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, FAN Communications Global Inc. This year’s “Sapporo Snow Festival KPF” fan voting project was born from your passionate thoughts. This stage has launched many K-pop artists into the world, and now it’s your turn to shape the future of your favorite artists. The love poured into each and every vote will help turn the dreams of new artists into reality. Lead your favorite artists 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 ■About the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/26/66703-26-83dbd4e6b37712bd9d42e8237a147e72-1040×1040.png ・Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 ・Venue: Zepp Sapporo (Sapporo, Hokkaido) ・Start time: [Part 1] 1:00 PM / [Part 2] 6:00 PM ・Organizer: Sapporo Snow Festival KPF Executive Committee ・Co-organizer: Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association (JKCA), Sapporo Tourism Association (Sapporo Snow Festival Executive Committee) – Supervised and produced by: J.K Dream Co., Ltd. – Sponsored by: GFSC (Good Friends Save the Children) – Official website:
https://www.japankorea.org ・Inquiries: info@japankorea.org ／ 050-5538-0304 *JK Fandom is an official voting partner of the Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026 (Official Website). *The company names and product/service names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. About JK Fandom JK Fandom is a fandom platform that bridges the fandom world between Japan and Korea, with the catchphrase “Turn your idol into a star with your vote.” Fans of the same idol can unite and support artists in their contests. Voting for your favorite idols will determine the contestants and award recipients, and various rewards are available. (JK Fandom related site information) ・Official website: https://jk-fandom.jp ・LINE official account:
https://line.me/R/ti/p/@555txtqj ・X (Twitter) official account: https://x.com/jk_fandom_ [About the operating company] Fan
Communications Global, Inc., the provider of this service, provides agency services for overseas smartphone app developers and publishing services for hyper-casual games, point-earning apps, and more. As a Japanese company, we aim to provide a service that is easy to understand and use for everyone in Japan, and that is loved by everyone. Fan Communications Global, Inc.: https://fancsglobal.com/ – Address: Aoyama Diamond Building, 1-1-8 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002 – Date of Establishment: March 1, 2012 – Representative: President and CEO, Tetsuya Endo ・Capital: 9 million yen (as of September 8, 2025) ■Inquiries regarding this release Fan
Communications Global, Inc. fandom@fancsglobal.com