Mrs. GREEN APPLE(EMI Records), YOASOBI (Echoes), HIGE DANDISM(Lastrum Music Entertainment), SEKAI NO OWARI(S.U.N.S), King Gnu(Ariola Japan), SPYAIR(Sony Music Associated Records)]

A vote to select the ‘Best J-POP Band’, featuring an all-time standout lineup going head-to-head, is underway.

On the global fandom platform ‘UPICK’, the vote for the ‘Best J-POP Band Loved Around the World’ has opened, drawing intense attention from music fans worldwide.

Launched on the 7th, this vote features as nominees leading bands from Japan that wield strong influence not only at home but also across borders in the global market, garnering considerable interest from band fans both domestically and overseas.

The uniquely emotive ‘Yorushika(Yorushika)’, the sophisticated-sounding ‘Mrs. GREEN APPLE(Mrs. GREEN APPLE)’, and the dominant force on global music charts ‘YOASOBI(YOASOBI)’ are all ranking near the top in real time, engaged in a fierce battle for the lead.

In addition, the slate of candidates includes many bands that have sold out large-scale solo concerts in Korea or proven powerful ticket draw through major festivals. ONE OK ROCK(ONE OK ROCK), Official HIGE DANDISM(Official HIGE DANDISM), King Gnu(King Gnu), SPYAIR(SPYAIR), and SEKAI NO OWARI(SEKAI NO OWARI) are among the key drivers of the J-POP boom to make the list.

As most of the nominated teams have successfully held concerts in Korea and forged deep rapport with Korean fans, the outcome of this vote appears likely to be determined by the firepower of music fans at home and abroad.

The band that finishes first will be awarded outdoor advertising slots on the Klu Building in Myeong-dong and the Sangjin Building in Hongdae, trend hubs that draw concentrated domestic and international foot traffic, offering a powerful promotional effect that will once again imprint the band on global fans.

Because UPICK is a global platform used by users around the world, this vote is expected to serve as a meaningful opportunity to further broaden awareness of the top representative bands from Japan among the global public and to unite the global fandom.

The UPICK vote for the ‘Best J-POP Band Loved Around the World’ is open for participation via the UPICK application until July 16.