【The Fact | Reporter Choi Soo-jung】PLAVE has secured first place for 76 consecutive weeks on the Global Hot Star Ranking of the weekly idol ranking site FANNSTAR, once again proving the strong support of its global fandom.

In the FANNSTAR Global Hot Star Ranking vote for the first week of March, held from March 2 to 9, PLAVE took first place with 2,596,668 votes. Stray Kids followed in second place with 1,113,853 votes, while NEXZ ranked third with 487,325 votes.

This achievement reflects the continuous support and participation of global fans who consistently vote for PLAVE. Even throughout the long streak of consecutive wins, the strong unity of the fandom remains evident.

The Global Hot Star Ranking is a vote in which K-pop fans worldwide directly participate to select artists with global influence. Notably, the ranking is linked to the Global Hot Star Award at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA), drawing significant attention from fans.

As 20% of the current voting results will be reflected in the final vote, PLAVE—who has consistently maintained the No.1 position—has a strong chance of winning the award.

FANNSTAR provides various billboard support benefits according to consecutive No.1 records. PLAVE has already achieved the milestone of 70 consecutive weeks, earning a congratulatory display on the PELE billboard in New York, a world-famous landmark.

Fans are now focusing on the ultimate goal of 100 consecutive weeks at No.1. If achieved, global celebration support will be held through the 9TO9 CUBE billboard at COEX Mall in Seoul.

Meanwhile, FANNSTAR, operated by The Fact, provides a platform for fandom culture through idol voting and billboard support. Various votes, including the Global Hot Star Ranking, begin every Monday and are open to fans worldwide.