Ryul, a member of the group LONGSHOT, has taken an honorable first place in the 'September Birthday Idol' vote on the global fandom platform UPICK.

This vote, which ran from July 22 to August 7, featured a large number of K-POP idols with September birthdays. In particular, Ryul proved his popularity by taking first place, surpassing global artists such as BTS's Jung Kook and RM, Stray Kids' Felix, and PLAVE's Yejun. Throughout the voting period, enthusiastic participation and various support events from fans both in Korea and abroad continued.

As a benefit of winning first place, Ryul will receive a Digital Signage (DS) billboard advertisement at Seoul's Hongik University Station on the Airport Railroad Express as a birthday gift. A commemorative video produced directly by fans will be displayed on the billboard during Ryul's birthday week, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

Meanwhile, his group LONGSHOT previously showcased a unique performance in May with the title track 'YEAH! YEAH!' from the collaborative mixtape '4SHOBOIZ Vol. 2: 4SHOVILLE.' They continue to be active while receiving warm anticipation from fans around the world.