Which April-Born Idol Will Dominate Hongdae? Fan Vote With Huge Ad Benefits Begins

A new round of fan-powered competition is about to begin. Giftree, the interactive voting platform built for K-pop and celebrity fandoms, has revealed the nominees for its “April Birthday Star” poll, offering large-scale advertising benefits for the winners in one of Seoul’s most high-traffic locations.

The voting period will run from February 20 at 9 AM to March 16 at 5 PM (KST), giving fans nearly a month to push their favorite artists to the top.

Real-World Advertising in the Heart of Hongdae

What sets this vote apart is the scale of the offline exposure tied to the results.

The first-place artist will receive a premium promotional package at Hongik University Station, one of the busiest and most fandom-driven areas in Seoul. The benefits include:

  • A large canopy display near Exit 8
  • A wall advertisement inside the station along the Airport Railroad passage

If the winner surpasses one million total votes, an additional outdoor building advertisement in the Hongdae area will be awarded for a full day, turning the victory into a city-level celebration visible to both fans and the general public.

The second-place artist will also gain major exposure through a 15-day subway CM board advertisement, ensuring that multiple fandoms can secure meaningful promotional results.

A wall advertisement inside the station along the Airport Railroad passage / Giftree

Lineup Brings Together K-Pop Legends and New-Generation Stars

This round’s nominee list reflects a mix of established icons and current fan favorites across different generations of K-pop.

The candidates include:

  • Kim Geonwoo (AlphaDriveOne)
  • Daesung (BIGBANG)
  • Karina (aespa)
  • Jeno (NCT DREAM)
  • Wonpil (DAY6)
  • Sehun (EXO)
  • Heo Chanmi
  • Danielle
  • Jonghyun (SHINee)
  • Baek Jiheon (fromis_9)

Fans whose favorite artist is not yet included can request an additional nomination through the platform.

Hongdae Building ad / Giftree

A Mission-Based Voting System Designed for Daily Participation

Giftree lowers the entry barrier for global users by allowing simple sign-up through Naver or Kakao accounts.

Voting tickets can be collected through everyday actions such as:

  • Reading articles
  • Watching advertisements
  • Logging in daily

Users can obtain up to 72 votes per day, with extra voting rights granted just for logging in, making consistent participation the key to winning.

Subway CM board ads / Giftree

Why Birthday Polls Are Becoming a Fandom Battleground

Birthday support projects have evolved from small fan-led events into large-scale promotional campaigns that generate both online buzz and offline visibility.

By connecting digital participation to physical advertising in a location like Hongdae, Giftree transforms individual votes into measurable public impact. The system also encourages daily engagement, turning the poll into a long-term fandom strategy rather than a one-day push.

Voting Site / Giftree

Where to Join the Vote

The poll is accessible by searching “Giftree” on major Korean portals, allowing both domestic and international fans to take part with minimal steps.

As competition intensifies among multiple major fandoms, the April birthday vote is expected to become one of the most closely watched fan-driven promotional battles of the season.