Higher - Vote & support artists

HIGHER serves as a global social platform for K-POP enthusiasts, allowing fans worldwide to engage in popularity voting, share and view artist videos with peers, and even take part in the development and content creation of their favorite artists. The goal of this platform is to foster a new fan culture while offering a range of features and services to enhance the K-POP experience.

Key Features

1.Empower your artist to secure the top spot through fandom votes! You can disseminate your votes via social media and join in the voting effort.

2.Take part in the SBS INKIGAYO Real-Time Voting!

- The outcomes from your participation on HIGHER will be factored into determining the weekly number one artist on SBS INKIGAYO. Join in the weekly voting to show your support for your favorite artist!

3.Engage in the SBS INKIGAYO Hot Stage Voting!

- Cast your votes for the artist who delivered the most outstanding performance and help them shine bright! Photos of the artists awarded the Hot Stage trophy will be available on HIGHER's social media and app.

- Showcase your artist’s performance by choosing the Hot Stage of the Month from the leading Weekly Hot Stages each month.

- Select the ideal Hot Stage of the Year and celebrate your artist's stage presence with fans globally!

4.Participate in the SBS Inkigayo Ending Fairy Vote!

The climactic moment of the performance is now under your control.

Every week introduces a fresh concept, along with a new Ending Fairy chosen by fans! Cast your vote now and give your artist a unique ending spotlight.

[Step 1] My Pick, My Ending

- Choose the concept you wish your artist to present in the closing scene.

[Step 2] My Ending Fairy

- Select the artist who will shine in this week's finale moment.

- The artist with the highest votes will film the ending scene based on the winning concept.

- This vote occurs weekly and monthly.

5.Enjoy Various Events Including Birthday Celebrations

- Come together to commemorate your artist’s birthday, which only happens once a year!

- Create and showcase birthday advertisements for your artist on their special day.

- Expect various events beyond birthday celebrations, so stay engaged!

6.Sign Up for Events

- Participate in a variety of events organized by HIGHER!

- Engage in artist-related events and earn rewards such as SBS INKIGAYO tickets, autographed polaroids, and signed CDs.

- You can register for SBS Inkigayo tickets through My Page > Events > Apply.

7.View and Share Videos of Your Favorite Idols!

- Access videos from a multitude of artists at once, including &TEAM, aespa, ATEEZ, BABYMONSTER, BLACKPINK, BOYNEXTDOOR, BTS, DAY6, IVE, ITZY, KISS OF LIFE, MONSTA X, NCT, NewJeans, n.SSign, NMIXX, RIIZE, SEVENTEEN, Strat Kids, TWS, TWICE, TXT, VIVIZ, ZEROBASEONE (ZB1), and more.

- Experience SBS INKIGAYO's HD performances on HIGHER before they’re available anywhere else!

- Show your appreciation by leaving a heart on the video. You can view all videos collectively in the “Videos” section.

- Use the "Share" feature to enjoy your favorite artist's content with friends!

- Videos you watch contribute to the 'Circle Chart' and support your artist’s ranking.

HIGHER: Where K-POP Fandom Shapes the Spotlight

After three months of daily engagement with HIGHER, this platform has fundamentally transformed my experience as a global K-POP enthusiast. Far beyond passive consumption, HIGHER empowers fans to actively co-create their idols' journey—a rare blend of community, creativity, and tangible influence that few platforms deliver. 

The thrill of participating in real-time voting for SBS INKIGAYO and knowing my ballot directly shapes the weekly winner ignites a genuine sense of agency, while the Ending Fairy Vote elevates fandom from support to creative collaboration. Selecting concepts and deciding which artist captures the week’s finale moment isn’t just fun; it’s an unprecedented level of fan-artist synergy.

Seamlessly Addressed FAQs:

Which artists are featured? All major acts: BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, Stray Kids, IVE, NewJeans, NCT, aespa, ZB1, ATEEZ, & more—plus rising stars like TWS or BABYMONSTER.

Do votes actually impact shows? Yes—HIGHER’s SBS INKIGAYO votes directly influence weekly winners and Ending Fairy selections.

How are events accessed? Join via My Page > Events; prizes include concert tickets (INKIGAYO), signed albums, and polaroids.

Is content exclusive? HD INKIGAYO stages debut here first; Birthday/Ending Fairy content is unique to HIGHER.

Do views help artists? Absolutely—views/likes contribute to Circle Chart rankings and artist visibility.