Rookie artists A2O SOUL and A2O LITE have made their names in the top 10 of the male and female rookie categories in the 'November Pick of the Month' vote on the global fandom platform U-Pick, showcasing their notable presence.

■ U-Pick's 'November Pick of the Month' Vote Held Across Four Categories

U-Pick is conducting the vote from November 1 to 20, divided into four categories: K-POP male artist, female artist, male rookie, and female rookie.

Currently, in the K-POP male artist category, BTS's Jimin and ENHYPEN's Ni-ki are maintaining top positions, while in the female category, IVE's Jang Wonyoung and BLACKPINK's Jisoo are holding the top ranks. In the male rookie category, Longshot's Oh Yul and A2O SOUL's Jet are leading, and in the female rookie category, BABYMONSTER's Ahyeon and ILLIT's Wonhee are at the top.

In particular, A2O SOUL and A2O LITE, newly registered as candidates in this November vote, have placed multiple names in the top 10 of the male and female rookie categories respectively, thanks to active fan participation. A2O SOUL's Jet and Seoha, along with A2O LITE's Aichin, OA, Rada, and Bora, recorded high rankings immediately upon their registration as candidates.

The winner of each category will be given an advertising opportunity on the large billboard of the Seoul COEX Media Tower, where congratulatory videos created by fans will be displayed. After the vote ends, the top three in each category will advance to the 'Best Pick of the Month' vote.

In addition, U-Pick is running various themed votes such as 'Brand PICK! Best Coffee Commercial Model' and 'Best Position Match - Dancer.' Furthermore, starting on the 6th, the official preliminary vote for the '2026 Danal A-Prize Star Awards' has begun, drawing attention from K-drama and K-pop fans.

■ plave's 'CHOP!' Tops YouTube Shorts Chart for Two Consecutive Days

Meanwhile, the five-member virtual boy group PLAVE saw its debut title track 'CHOP!' surge 30 spots on the YouTube music chart to reach 43rd place. The song's music video ranked 10th on the weekly popular music video chart and recorded first place on the YouTube Shorts chart for two consecutive days.

Following the pre-release track 'JADED,' the group topped the Shorts chart again with its debut song 'CHOP!,' expanding its influence in the short-form challenge and dance content sectors.

A Levels official said, "The achievements of rising 30 spots on the weekly popular songs chart, entering the weekly MV TOP 10, and topping the Shorts chart for two consecutive days are thanks to the fans' continued interest and support," adding that the group plans to communicate with fans through various live interactions and behind-the-scenes content in the future.