Why are Wonho and Ateez trending? Stan World calls for votes to crown favorite artist with an epic prize
Several popular K-pop acts are drawing much attention on Twitter as a new prize-giving event is underway. Stan World is giving fans a chance to win a 20-screen subway ad featuring their favorite star.
Stan World made an announcement on January 27 along with a poster and an update on which artists are leading. The poster features avatars looking at a colorful example of the subway ad. According to the poster, the event kicked off on January 21 and will wrap up on February 24. In another announcement, voting is stated to close on February 2 when the top 10 will be announced.
How to vote
If you want to vote, all you have to do is tweet #StanWorld along with an additional hashtag of your favorite artist: For example #StanWorld #NCT. It's that simple.
Do you want to win a 20-Screen Subway AD for your favorite Star?
— Stan World (@stanworld_twt) January 27, 2021
All you have to do is tweet using #StanWorld and the hashtag of your favorite artist (ex. #NCT), the most mentioned will win!
These are the most mentioned stars so far, and we see some new faces: pic.twitter.com/qYxGVCiKso
NOTICE: Thank you everybody for participating in the 20-Screens Subway AD event! Since we are just starting, not many fandoms know about us or are participating, so we wanted to let you know that all of you can vote freely until Feb. 2nd, that day the Top 10 will be announced! pic.twitter.com/lPLiUNGDS9
— Stan World (@stanworld_twt) January 26, 2021
Current favorites
Stan World then shared some of the names that have been getting the most votes as of now. According to the update, South Korean singer Wonho (former Monsta X member) "is still retaining his #1 spot" Meanwhile boy groups Ateez, The Boyz and VAV are gaining popularity as they've entered the chart.
Positions are as follows, Wonho at No. 1, Ateez at No. 2, I.M (commonly known as Monsta X member) at No. 3, The Boyz at No. 4, and finally, VAV at No. 5.
#WONHO is still retaining his #1 spot while #ATEEZ, #THEBOYZ, and #VAV have entered the chart! #IM is still solid and maintaining his spot in the top3 as well!
— Stan World (@stanworld_twt) January 27, 2021
Keep voting on!! pic.twitter.com/zelTlkWoWR
What is Stan World?
Stan World is a 3D virtual SNS platform that aims to bring together K-pop fandoms from around the world. Fans can meet up as avatars in a virtual space and according to a description on their official website, "users can create and design their own 3D Virtual Cafes that represent their favorite stars and artistes."
"Like-minded fans can participate, enjoy content together, and communicate with one another in a seamless fashion." The website also notes that game industry veterans, influencers of K-pop fans, global financial experts and various industry leaders came together to create the platform.
Fan reactions
See some of the tweets by fans as #StanWorld trends. "Give Wonho the world," said a fan while another wrote, "wonho's voice is so sweet," sharing a clip of him singing.
One fan tweeted, "Let's at least win this for Wonho's birthday please." Scrolling through the tweets under the trending category and there are also many votes for Ateez. "ATEEZ WORLD DOMINATION," declared one eager fan in all caps. Check out the tweets below.
#StanWorld #WONHO @official__wonho
— Wonhee's Ugly Older Sister (@GirlycatGraham) January 28, 2021
Give Wonho the world.
wonho's voice is so sweet 🥺#StanWorld #WONHO @official__wonhopic.twitter.com/vfLQTvbHcq
— sara (@sira__BangStaX) January 27, 2021
Let's at least win this for Wonho's birthday please ❤️#StanWorld #WONHO @official__wonho pic.twitter.com/7IFiENK4pl
— Cris 👾 (@whpowerful) January 28, 2021
I_WONHO_YOU #STANWORLD #WONHO @official__wonho pic.twitter.com/xesiuUXcnO
— 율 (@W_yull) January 27, 2021
aaaaaaaa he's love of my life #StanWorld #ATEEZ @ATEEZofficial #에이티즈 pic.twitter.com/CWGBb0BDL5
— SEONGHWA LOVE (@seongpicss) January 28, 2021
ATEEZ WORLD DOMINATION#StanWorld #ATEEZ #에이티즈 @ATEEZofficial
— amdv✨🍉 | KANGEN MINGI! (@mingi_atzz) January 28, 2021
I'm colorful today Posted in pink and yellow but blue was jealous soooo ... 😌💙@ATEEZofficial #ATEEZ #에이티즈 #StanWorld pic.twitter.com/SA1jAs6jW5
— Lena 💙 I'm in love OoOohhh (@SannieMart) January 27, 2021