Zhang Hao from the group Zero Base One and Ayaka from NiziU will be featured on a billboard in New York's Times Square, USA.
In the 'Best Pick of the Month for February' voting conducted by the global fandom platform UPICK from the 19th to the 26th, Zhang Hao and Ayaka each secured the top spot in the male and female categories, respectively.
In the male category, Zhang Hao from Zero Base One, Jimin from BTS, and Sunghoon from ENHYPEN competed fiercely, while in the female category, Ayaka from NiziU, Jelly from UNIS, and Karina from aespa also had a tough competition, ultimately leading to Zhang Hao and Ayaka taking the final first place.
Zhang Hao received the 'UPICK Global Choice - Male' trophy amidst the warm love of fans at the 1st The Awards ceremony held on February 22. Additionally, the group Zero Base One, to which Zhang Hao belongs, made a comeback with their mini album 'BLUE PARADISE' on the 24th, achieving 'million seller' status, thereby proving their status as a '5th generation icon'. They topped both domestic and international music charts, signaling a successful launch.
NiziU, to which Ayaka belongs, is currently riding high on the success of their first mini album 'AWAKE', released in Japan on the 5th, and is successfully conducting their first winter tour with 18 performances across 8 local regions.
As a reward for being the top pick in February, Zhang Hao from Zero Base One and Ayaka from NiziU will receive a billboard advertisement in New York's Times Square and UPICK badges. Additionally, artists who earn 5 UPICK badges will receive an extra global advertising package across 15 locations worldwide.
Last year, Jimin from BTS received a total of 15 rewards, including 7 domestic advertising packages and a New York Times Square advertisement, raising interest in who will claim the largest global advertising package this year.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
