Evan, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, AlphaDriveONE's Sang-won, and KIRAS's Roa each ranked first in their respective categories in the 'October Pick of the Month' vote conducted by the global fandom platform UPICK.

According to UPICK, the vote ran from October 1 to 21 and was divided into four categories: male and female individual categories and male and female rookie categories. The winner of each category will receive a billboard advertisement on the large media tower at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, as a reward.

The category winners are artists who have recently been highly active. Evan achieved half-million-seller status just three days after releasing his first mini album 'DEATH OF ME.' BLACKPINK's Jisoo is continuing her solo activities with 'Click,' a pre-release single from her first full-length album. AlphaDriveONE's Sang-won released the single 'Talk to me' on the 22nd, kicking off promotions for their second mini album. Roa of KIRAS will hold her first local fan meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, in December and is preparing to release a new album.

Meanwhile, the 'October Best Pick of the Month' vote began on the 21st, when the 'October Pick of the Month' vote ended. A total of 12 artists are participating, including the four category winners—Evan, Jisoo, Sang-won, and Roa—as well as BTS's Jimin, ENHYPEN's Ni-ki, BLACKPINK's Jennie, and aespa's Karina. Evan and BTS's Jimin are currently competing for first place.

The final winner of the Best Pick vote will receive a billboard advertisement at Famille DS in Shinsegae Central City, Gangnam, additional ad rewards, and a UPICK special badge. The first artist to collect five special badges will be given an extra-large special advertising package.

UPICK stated, "The vote concluded successfully amid enthusiastic interest from fans."