UPICK, a global fandom platform, announced that Evan, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, ALPHA DRIVE ONE's Sangwon, and BABYMONSTER's Ahyeon have topped their respective categories in the 'August Pick of the Month' vote and been named candidates for the 'August Best Pick of the Month.' [Who Are the Category Winners?] In the vote held from August 1 to 21, Evan took first place in the individual male category, while BLACKPINK's Jisoo topped the individual female category. Sangwon of ALPHA DRIVE ONE won the rookie male category, and Ahyeon of BABYMONSTER claimed the top spot in the rookie female category. The four category winners will receive billboard advertisements on the Media Tower at COEX in Seoul as well as fan-produced video broadcasts. In addition, the top three in each category were named candidates for the 'August Best Pick of the Month.' [A 12-Way Race... Best Pick Voting Closes on the 28th] A total of 12 artists are in the running for Best Pick. Alongside Evan, Jisoo, Sangwon, and Ahyeon, the contenders include BTS's V, ENHYPEN's Ni-ki, aespa's Winter, SECRET NUMBER's Dita, KORTIS's Gunho, ZEROBASEONE's Kim Jiwoong, KIRAS's Harin, and BABYMONSTER's Ruka. Best Pick voting runs until 3 PM on the 28th. The ultimate winner will receive a billboard advertisement at Parc1 DS in Shinsegae Central City, Gangnam, along with additional rewards. [Chasing 5 Special Badges... Evan Leads with 3] The artist who wins first place in the Best Pick vote will earn one of UPICK's 'special badges.' Artists who collect five badges will be awarded a large-scale advertising package covering major cities around the world. Evan currently leads with three special badges, while KORTIS's Gunho, ENHYPEN's Ni-ki, and ZEROBASEONE's Kim Jiwoong each hold one. Fans are watching closely to see whether Evan will move closer to reaching five badges by winning this Best Pick vote, or whether another candidate will pull off a come-from-behind victory.