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ILLIT 'It's Me' Wins Music Core No.1 After Promotions End (June 6)
5 hours ago•James Shin
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In a stunning late-career surge, ILLIT captured the No. 1 spot on the June 6 episode of MBC's Show! Music Core, defeating formidable competition despite their official promotional cycle having ended. The victory marks a dramatic late-stage run for a track released over a month ago, proving the song's staying power far exceeds industry norms.
ILLIT's "It's Me" – the title track from their fourth mini album MAMIHLAPINATAPAI – had wrapped its official five-week promotional run in May 2026. Far from fading, the track has maintained an unusually strong presence on domestic streaming platforms, ranking second on Genie, third on Melon, and fourth on Bugs as of June 5. This persistence, combined with a massive fan turnout in pre-voting and live voting, pushed the song past two other heavy-hitting nominees for the trophy.
The win underscores ILLIT's evolution from a rising rookie into a group with undeniable chart stability. Their victory also signals the power of sustained fan engagement (GLLIT) and the global appeal of "It's Me"'s production – a formula of strong beat, addictive melody, and unique choreography that has earned the track placements on the Billboard Global 200 (78th) and Global Excluding US (35th) charts as of June 6. With TikTok posts tied to the song exceeding 820,000, the momentum shows no signs of slowing.
Key Facts
- The Competition & Score: ILLIT's "It's Me" scored 7,072 points to beat I.O.I's "Suddenly" (6,890 points, 2nd place) and AKMU's "Paradise of Rumors" (4,264 points, 3rd place).
- Score Breakdown: ILLIT earned 4,681 points for digital+physical, 263 points for video+broadcast, 1,334 points for pre-voting, and 794 points for live voting.
- Global Chart Presence: As of June 6, "It's Me" ranked 78th on the Billboard Global 200 and 35th on the Billboard Global (Excluding US). It was also 17th on TikTok Music's "Viral 50" as of June 5.
- Special MC: aespa's Karina served as a special MC for the broadcast, which also featured performances by BOYFRIEND, MAMAMOO, TREASURE, aespa, tripleS, FIFTY FIFTY, and more.
- Agency: ILLIT is managed by BELIFT LAB, a HYBE subsidiary.
Key Quote
"Thanks to GLLIT, we were able to get 1st place. We are really happy and it feels like a dream. Receiving this energy, we will work harder in the future. Thank you and I love you." — ILLIT
