JK Fandom Final voting for the “Rookie Challenge Cup” has concluded. The two groups performing at the “76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026” have been revealed!

【JK Fandom】Final voting for the “Rookie Challenge Cup” has concluded. Two groups performing at the “76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026” have been revealed! ​
FAN Communications Global Inc. Press release: October 15, 2025 To Members of the Press [JK Fandom] Final voting for the “Rookie Challenge Cup” has concluded. The two groups performing at the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026 have been revealed!
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The Sapporo Snow Festival KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) has been held since 2008 and is one of Japan’s largest winter K-POP festivals, featuring numerous Korean artists. Our official partner, the fandom support platform “JK Fandom,” is holding its first fan-participation vote, the “Rookie Challenge Cup,” this year, with the theme of “Fans taking the lead role in creating the stage of the future.” The voices of those who “want to make their favorite idol’s dream come true” generated a huge amount of excitement, with a total of approximately 550,000 votes from 51 countries around the world, and the final two performers who will take to the stage at the Sapporo Snow Festival have been selected.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/28/66703-28-8830952a30c6e05bc2cc613a6d4e5a51-1040×1040.png ■Final Results of the Sapporo Snow Festival KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) “Rookie Challenge Cup” Announced As a result of the voting, the two teams, JUST B and ONE PACT, came out on top and were selected to perform on the main stage of the Sapporo Snow Festival KPF. Performing artists ・JUST B (Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/JUSTB_IG_official/) This boy group, with members who combine good looks and talent, is garnering attention for their music and performances that resonate with the “MZ generation.” As the fandom name “ONLY B” suggests, they share a unique bond with their fans.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/28/66703-28-00c703768f891ab6babee6afff6c95ec-2700×2160.jpg ・ONE PACT (Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/0nepact/) “Independent idols” who write their own songs, choreograph their own choreography, and even create their own music videos. The group name “ONE PACT” is a combination of the words “ONE” (one) and “IMPACT” (impact), and they aim to be a presence that will shock the world.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/28/66703-28-60b9c8a0facc31a4239cb8042c7a7854-3900×2600.jpg JUST B and ONE PACT, selected through this voting, will appear on stage at the 76th Sapporo Snow Festival, 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL), to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Click here for
information on performing artists ​ 76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF 2026 ■GFSC（Good Friends Save the GFSC (Good Friends Save the Children) Charity Campaign In addition to performing on stage, the two selected groups will participate in the GFSC (Good Friends Save the Children) charity campaign and engage in social contribution activities to bring dreams and hope to children through culture and music. *GFSC (Good Friends Save the Children) is a social contribution charity initiative run by the NPO Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association that supports children’s dreams and hopes through culture and the arts.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/28/66703-28-6bea11416b5db652787e178a42c00dc3-3900×752.png *The image is from a past campaign. ■JK Fandom “Rookie Challenge Cup” Final Results Announcement Commemorative Gift for All Users To commemorate the announcement of the final results of the Sapporo Snow Festival KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) “Rookie Challenge Cup,” we will be distributing bonus points to all users. JK Fandom is currently planning a new stage where fans can meet their favorite idols. Please use your points to support your idol in the next vote! Distribution Date: 1,000 Oshi Points Distribution Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 PM Distribution Method: You can check your charge history on your JK Fandom My Page *It may take some time for your points to be reflected. ■Comment from Tetsuya Endo, President and CEO of FAN Communications Global Inc. This year’s Rookie Challenge Cup received approximately 550,000 votes from fans in 51 countries around the world. We believe these overwhelming numbers are proof that K-pop fans from around the world have united, transcending borders, and made their dreams come true together. At JKFD, our mission has been to create a new form of K-pop fandom in which fans drive their idols. This result truly marks the moment when that philosophy came to fruition. The passionate support and votes of our fans will propel new talent onto the legendary stage—this is the future we have been striving for. Please look forward to these two groups’ performances as they make history on the legendary stage. And we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans around the world who made this possible. ■About JK Fandom’s Future Activities As a supporter of fandom in Japan and Korea, JK Fandom will continue to promote services that “convey the voices of fans and make their dreams come true,” as well as new partnerships with artists and companies. If you have any fan opinions, suggestions for projects to promote your favorite idols, or are interested in partnering with us, please contact us at the email address below. E-mail: fandom@fancsglobal.com ■ “76th Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP About “FESTIVAL) 2026”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/66703/28/66703-28-4b79477a5aba91bf020512421bc03bc0-1040×1040.png ・Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 ・Venue: Zepp Sapporo (Sapporo, Hokkaido) ・Starting time: [Part 1] 12:30 / [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) ・Supervisor and producer: J.K Dream Co., Ltd., K.J Dream Co., Ltd. ・Sponsor: GFSC (Good Friends Save the Children) ・Official website: https://www.japankorea.org ・Inquiries: info@japankorea.org / 050-5538-0304 *JK Fandom is a registered trademark of “Sapporo Snow Festival 17th KPF (K-POP FESTIVAL) 2026 (Official Site) Note: The company names and product/service names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of the 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 to 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: 1-1-8 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002 Aoyama Diamond Building Established: March 1, 2012 Representative: President and CEO Tetsuya Endo – Capital: 9 million yen (as of October 15, 2025) ■Inquiries regarding this release FAN Communications Global Inc. fandom@fancsglobal.com For more information about this release