Rising K-pop group AHOF has officially been crowned the “Global Rookie to Watch in 2026”, solidifying their explosive momentum just five months after debut.
On December 8, Idolpick—the star voting platform where fans “pick their own idol”—announced the results of its special poll titled “Which global rookie are you most excited for in 2026?” AHOF dominated the competition with 606 points, securing first place with an impressive 65% of total votes. A total of 922 points were cast, with Alphadrive One following in second place (28%).
AHOF, who debuted in July, has quickly risen as one of K-pop’s strongest newcomers. Their first album swept music show wins and gained significant buzz across social media and fandom communities, proving their skyrocketing popularity both domestically and globally.
With this momentum, the group is set to kick off 2026 with their first-ever fan concert, “2026 AHOF 1st Fan-Con ‘AHOF FORHA: All-Time Heartfelt Only For-Ha,’ scheduled for January. Anticipation is already high as fans look forward to seeing the group’s live performances and upgraded stage presence.
As AHOF continues to show exceptional growth and fan power, expectations for their next chapter in 2026 are only getting stronger.