#Music Core

TXT won their first-ever MBC Music Core trophy with "Stick With You," scoring 8,308 points. Their 4th music show win of the cycle — and what it signals for K-pop's mid-career artist landscape.

BTS claimed their 14th music show win and a triple crown for 'SWIM' on Music Core with 5,723 points. What does this milestone say about K-pop's metrics, fandom power, and the industry's future?

BTS claimed their eighth music show win for 'SWIM' on MBC Music Core with 9,494 points. Beyond the milestone, what does sustained chart dominance after a two-year hiatus tell us about K-pop's structure?

Hearts2Hearts claimed their first-ever public broadcast network win on MBC's Music Core with 'RUDE!' — scoring 7,514 points over IVE and KiiiKiii. Here's why that matters beyond the trophy.

MBC officially canceled 'Music Core in Macau' citing local circumstances. This decision reveals the gap between K-Pop's online popularity and offline expansion challenges.

ILLIT wins their 3rd music show trophy for 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' on MBC's Music Core (Jan 17, 2026) with 6,395 points. Featuring ENHYPEN and fromis_9.

fromis_9 has secured their second win for 'White Memories' on MBC's 'Music Core' with 6,822 points, defeating ILLIT and ALLDAY PROJECT in the January 10, 2026 episode.

Hwasa's latest win isn't just another trophy. Our analysis explores the deeper industry impact and what it signals for K-pop's generational shift.