Rookie idol group NU'EST won the title of 2012 best rookie group.

NU'EST won first place on a Korean Entertainment site called SEOULBEATS. The poll lasted for two weeks and NU'EST won 43% of the votes, making them first place.

Pledis Entertainment stated, "We are honored to have NU'EST chosen as best idol rookie group for 2012. It has only been 4 months since their debut and for them to already have so many fans overseas is amazing. We will be starting their concert in Japan in July in order to meet our fans overseas."

NU'EST released their first mini album, Action, on July 11.