
On August 16th, MBC’s 'Show! Music Core' brought another week of thrilling stages and fierce competition for the top spot. BLACKPINK, aespa, and ALLDAY PROJECT went head-to-head for first place, making the broadcast one of the most anticipated of the summer.

When the scores were tallied, BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” soared to victory with 7,893 points, combining digital and album performance (5,000), video and broadcast (1,300), pre-voting (593), and live voting (1,000). ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS” followed with 5,885 points, while aespa’s “Dirty Work” placed third with 4,399 points.
Performers and Songs Lineup on August 16th’s 'Show! Music Core'
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Kim Yonja – “Ssuk Duk Koong”
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ARrC’s DOHA – “That’s Me”
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JUNHEE – “Supernova”
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AtHeart – “Plot Twist”
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CLOSE YOUR EYES – “Paint Candy”
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idntt – “Storm”
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Do Won Kyoung – “Love Hunger”
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SAY MY NAME – “iLy”
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nævis – “Sensitive”
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YOUNG POSSE – “Freestyle”
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KiiiKiii – “Dancing Alone”
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AMPERS&ONE – “That’s That”
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XngHan & Xoul – “Waste No Time”
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EVNNE – “How Can I Do”
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NCT WISH – “Surf”
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YENA – “Anyone But You”
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EPEX – “Grateful to Tears”
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Jeon Somi – “Closer”
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ASTRO’s ZOONIZINI – “Some Things Never Change”
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SHINee’s Key – “Hunter”
This week’s 'Show! Music Core' showcased a vibrant mix of legendary artists, rising stars, and powerhouse performances, making it a night to remember for K-pop fans. With their win, BLACKPINK continues to prove their global dominance, while the diverse lineup highlighted the ever-growing talent and variety within today’s K-pop scene.
SHINee's Key - HUNTER
ASTRO's ZOONIZINI - Some Things Never Change
Jeon Somi - CLOSER
EPEX - Grateful to Tear
YENA - Anyone But You
NCT WISH - Surf
EVNNE - How Can I Do
XngHan&Xoul - Waste No Time
AMPERS&ONE - That's That
KiiiKiii - DANCING ALONE
YOUNG POSSE - FREESTYLE
nævis - Sensitive
SAY MY NAME - iLy
Do Won Kyoung - Love Hunger
idntt - Storm
CLOSE YOUR EYES - Paint Candy
AtHeart - Plot Twist
JUNHEE - Supernova
ARrC's DOHA - That's Me
Kim Yonja - Ssuk Duk Koong