Courtis won first place for their hit song “REDRED” on the May 23 broadcast of MBC’s "Show! Music Core," defeating fellow nominees NMIXX and ILLIT. The episode also featured major comeback and reunion stages.
Key Facts
- Courtis secured the trophy with 7,055 points (5,503 digital/physical, 337 video/broadcast, 662 pre-voting, and 553 live voting).
- NMIXX’s “Heavy Serenade” took second place with 6,961 points; ILLIT’s “It’s Me” followed in third with 6,026 points.
- Taeyang performed “WOULD YOU” and “LIVE FAST DIE SLOW” to mark his first full-length album release in nine years.
- I.O.I reunited ten years after their debut to perform their new song “Suddenly.”
- The lineup included Jay Park & Long-Shot, Shownu X Hyungwon, Yoon San-ha, Taeyong, BIBI, ITZY, Billlie, LE SSERAFIM, and ZEROBASEONE.
Key Quote
"We didn't know we would win first place. Thank you and we love you. Thank you to our producer for the help and musical guidance that brought us this far."
— Courtis