PLAVE Tops FANNSTAR Global Hot Star Ranking for 77 Consecutive Weeks… Fans Unite Ahead of April Comeback
[THE FACT | Reporter Choi Su-jeong] As their comeback approaches, PLAVE has recorded 77 consecutive weeks at No.1 on the Global Hot Star Ranking of the weekly idol ranking platform FANNSTAR.
PLAVE secured first place with 2,461,695 votes in the FANNSTAR Global Hot Star Ranking for the second week of March, held from the 9th to the 16th. Stray Kids followed in second place with 1,056,237 votes, while NEXZ ranked third with 476,850 votes.
The result reflects the continued support and active participation of global fans who have been voting consistently for PLAVE. With the group’s comeback scheduled for April, fans’ anticipation has grown even stronger, further boosting voting enthusiasm.
PLAVE will release a new album on April 13, marking the start of their comeback promotions. Following the announcement, global fans have been expressing their excitement across various platforms and continuing their support through FANNSTAR voting.
The Global Hot Star Ranking is a vote in which K-pop fans around the world directly participate to select artists with global influence. Notably, the ranking is linked to the “Global Hot Star Award” at the upcoming 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA), drawing strong attention from fans. Since 20% of the ongoing vote will be reflected in the final voting, PLAVE—who has consistently maintained the No.1 spot—is considered a strong candidate for the award.
FANNSTAR provides various billboard support benefits based on consecutive No.1 records. PLAVE has already achieved 70 consecutive weeks at No.1, earning a celebratory screening on the iconic PELE billboard in New York.
Fans are now turning their attention to the ultimate milestone of 100 consecutive weeks at No.1. If achieved, a global congratulatory support campaign will be displayed on the 9TO9 CUBE billboard at COEX Mall in Samseong-dong, Seoul.
Meanwhile, FANNSTAR, operated by THE FACT, serves as a platform for fandom culture through idol voting and billboard support projects. Various votes, including the Global Hot Star Ranking, begin every Monday, and fans from around the world can participate.
