Even with a team to-do list a mile long, we couldn’t sit back and do nothing. Once again, we set everything aside and poured all our energy into helping STAYs vote for SKZ!

With very little planning, no preparation, and just two people fueled by an idea and stubborn determination, one of them put out a call to rally STAYs. Together, we teamed up with Voting STAYs we’d worked with before, guiding a group of mostly novice voters along with a few seasoned veterans step by step. We helped, taught, motivated, and created a safe and supportive space where they could vote together.

For that small group of STAYs, the experience was transformative. Instead of feeling isolated or losing hope while scrolling through the timeline looking for other voting STAYs, they ended this journey with new friends, a sense of empowerment, and the determination to keep fighting. They logged off feeling proud and united—not defeated or hopeless.

In the end, this little voting team achieved something incredible. TOTAL VOTES BY VOTERS IN THE GC (Dec 29th - Jan 12th): 9,145,606. And that doesn’t even include an estimated 1.5 million votes dropped in the first 24 hours after we started from their personal accounts.

This experience reminded us why we do what we do—not just for the results but for the connections, growth, and strength that come from working together. Seeing STAYs transform from uncertain and overwhelmed to confident and determined is a true victory.

While we may not have won the 100% voting criteria for the daesangs, what those STAYs gained was invaluable to them for the future: a renewed belief in their ability to make a difference, no matter the size of their contribution.

Because when STAYs come together, even with no preparation and limited resources, we prove that our collective passion and dedication can move mountains. Curate your space, surround yourself with those who want the same Stayville as you, and work together. Stop losing hope—it’s always there; you just need to be willing to look in new places to find it.

This isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning. Let’s keep fighting, keep growing, and keep voting & streaming for SKZ! ❤️