[The Fact] Group 1THE9 topped the voting of FAN N STAR Rising Star.

1THE9 topped the rank with 44,665 votes cast in the first week of May for FAN N STAR, which ran from April 29 to 6. Nature followed with 21,405 votes to stay in second place, while ATEEZ got 5,524 votes to make it to third place.

Candidates will be chosen arbitrarily by FAN N STAR and target artists with the potential to emerge as a trend in the future. Any artist who is growing up step by step due to their unique music activities regardless of their debut year, gender or age can be nominated.

A special benefit will be given if they tops the rank for the fifth consecutive week. First of all, the award will be announced to Korea, Japan and China's The Facts online website. The good news of winning the Rising star award is available in foreign countries beyond Korea. You can also be given a chance to establish yourself as a global hallyu artist by informing foreign countries of the award.

In addition, video clips celebrating the award will be shown in the waiting rooms of 43 stations on the Korean subway line 2. He will also deliver the trophy in person and share the hearts of their fans.

1THE9 released their first mini album "XIX" on April 13. "XIX" means that nine boys aged under 19 who participated in MBC's "Under19" became one as idols.