Music shows are weekly broadcast programs in South Korea where artists perform to promote their latest releases. Each week, a winning song is determined based on specific criteria set by each show. Securing music show wins not only rewards Stray Kids' hard work and dedication but also enhances their brand reputation, contributes to end-of-year awards, and boosts overall recognition.
Each music show has different criteria, making it essential for STAYs to understand the requirements and prepare accordingly. Data for each scoring category is collected leading up to the live broadcast, meaning every vote, stream, and purchase matters.
MUSIC SHOWS
Music Shows Tracking & Schedules
SHOW CHAMPION
TRACKING PERIOD: Mon - Sun the week Prior to LIVE Show
PREVOTING via Idolchamp: Thurs 8:00 pm - Sun 2:00 pm KST
LIVE BROADCAST: Wed 5:00 pm KST - NO LIVE VOTE
MCOUNTDOWN
TRACKING PERIOD: Mon - Sun the week Prior to LIVE Show
PREVOTING via MNET+: Sat 12:00 am - Mon 11:59 pm KST
LIVE BROADCAST: Thurs 6:00 pm KST
LIVE VOTING BEGINS AFTER NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED
MUSIC BANK
TRACKING PERIOD: Mon - Sun the week Prior to LIVE Show
PREVOTING via ALLCHART: Sun 3:00 pm - Wed 11:00 am KST
LIVE BROADCAST: Fri 5:15 pm KST - NO LIVE VOTE
SHOW! MUSIC CORE
TRACKING PERIOD: Mon to the next Mon starting the week Prior to LIVE Show
PREVOTING via Mubeat: Tues 6:00 pm - Thurs 11:00 am KST
LIVE BROADCAST: Sat 3:15 pm KST
LIVE VOTING BEGINS AFTER NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED
INKIGAYO
TRACKING PERIOD: Mon to the next Mon starting the week Prior to LIVE Show
PREVOTING: KSTAYS via Melon
LIVE BROADCAST: Sat 3:20 pm KST
LIVE VOTING via Higher App
LIVE VOTING BEGINS AFTER NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED
Music Show Scoring Criteria
Criteria | Show Champion | MCountdown | Music Bank | Music Core | Inkigayo |
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Digitals | 35% - 3,500pts: Downloads & Streams on Melon, Flo, Genie & Bugs | 50% - 5,000pts: Circle Global Kpop Chart (Digital Sales) | 60% - 120,000pts: Chart on at least 1 Korean chart in the Weekly TOP 200 | 50% - 5,000pts: Circle Album Digital Chart | 50% - 5,000pts: Downloads & Streams on Melon, Flo, BUGS & Genie |
Physicals | 15% - 1,500pts: Physical album sales according to Hanteo Sales Album Chart | 15% - 1,500pts: Circle Album Sales Chart | 5% - 10,000pts: Circle Album Sales Chart | 10% - 1,000pts: Circle Album Sales Chart | 10% - 1,000pts: Circle Album Sales Chart |
Pre-Voting | 20% - 2,000pts: Votes via Idolchamp App | 10% - 1,000pts: Votes via MNET+ app | 10% - 2,000pts: Votes via ALLCHART App | 5% - 500pts: Votes via Mubeat App | 5% - 500pts: Votes via Melon KSTAY |
Live Voting | -- NO LIVE VOTING -- | 10% - 1,000pts: Votes via MNET+ app | -- NO LIVE VOTING -- | 10% - 1,000pts: Votes via Mubeat App Global & Texting for Korea | 5% - 500pts: Votes via Higher App |
SNS | 10% - 1,000pts: YouTube Views on official music video | 15% - 1,500pts: YouTube Views on official music video & Short Form Video usage | 5% - 10,000pts: Tracked using the Circle Social Index 2.0 which uses data from YouTube & TikTok Only | 10% - 1,000pts: YouTube Views on official music video | 20% - 2,000 pts YouTube Views on official music video |
Broadcast | 20% - 2,000pts: The number of times the song is played by MBC M Shows | 10% - 1,000pts: Number of times the song is played on MNET | 20% - 40,000pts: Number of times the song is played on KBS Shows | 10% - 1,000pts: Number of times the song is played on MBC Shows | 10% - 1,000pts: Number of times the song is played SBS Shows |
Viewers Committee | -- NO VIEWERS COMMITTEE -- | -- NO VIEWERS COMMITTEE -- | -- NO VIEWERS COMMITTEE -- | 5% - 500pts: Randomly selected (Korea Only) | -- NO VIEWERS COMMITTEE -- |
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SHOW CHAMPION
📅 Live Broadcast: Wednesdays at 5:00 pm KST on MBC Music
🌍 Where to Watch: ALL THE K-POP YouTube Channel
Voting & Tracking Periods
📊 Tracking Period: Monday – Sunday (week prior to live show)
📌 Pre-Voting: Friday 8:00 pm – Monday 2:00 pm KST via IdolChamp
🚨 GAP MATTERS! 1st place must have a strong lead to maximize points.
Comeback Preparation
✔ Collect & Save PINK & BLUE chamsims to exchange for Show Champion pre-voting tickets
(1 Pink = 1 voting ticket ; 5 blues = 1 voting ticket); save enough of either to use 100 voting tickets a day of prevoting (400 tickets a week; 1,200 for 3 weeks)
✔ Prepare K-streaming accounts (Melon, FLO, Genie, Bugs).
✔ Save for physical album purchases from verified Hanteo Chart retailers.
Criteria | Percentages | Points | Tracker or Platform Used |
|---|---|---|---|
RULES:
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Triple crown winners (3 Show Champion wins in a row) are not eligible.
Source: Show Champion website
MUSIC BANK
📅 Live Broadcast: Fridays at 5:15 pm KST on KBS 2TV
🌍 Where to Watch: KBS WORLD TV YouTube Channel
Voting & Tracking Periods
📊 Tracking Period: Monday – Sunday (week prior to live show)
📌 Pre-Voting: Sunday 3:00 pm – Wednesday 11:00 am KST via ALLCHART App
📌 No Live Voting
Comeback Preparation
✔ Collect & save Hearts on ALLCHART App.
✔ Prepare K-streaming accounts (Melon, Genie, FLO, Bugs, VIBE).
✔ Save for physical album purchases from verified Circle Chart retailers.
Criteria | Percentages | Points | Tracker or Platform Used |
|---|---|---|---|
Source: Music Bank Weekly K-Chart
MCOUNTDOWN
📅 Live Broadcast: Thursdays at 6:00 pm KST on MNET
🌍 Where to Watch: MNETPLUS.WORLD website
Voting & Tracking Periods
📊 Tracking Period: Sunday – Monday (week prior to live show)
📌 Pre-Voting: Saturday 12:00 pm – Monday 23:59 pm KST via MNET PLUS
📌 Live Voting: During the broadcast via MNET+ App
🚨 GAP MATTERS! 1st place must have a strong lead to maximize points.
Comeback Preparation
✔ Create an MNET PLUS account on every device for voting.
✔ Join the MCD Community on the app.
✔ Prepare K-streaming accounts (Melon, FLO, Genie, Bugs).
✔ Save for physical album purchases from verified Circle Chart retailers.
Criteria | Percentage | Points | Tracker or Platform Used |
|---|---|---|---|
RULES:
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Artist must promote on a music show the week of the broadcast or the week before.
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Not eligible if triple crown (3 MCOUNTDOWN wins in a row) has been awarded.
SHOW! MUSIC CORE
📅 Live Broadcast: Saturdays at 3:15 pm KST on MBC M
🌍 Where to Watch: Private streams or MBCkpop YouTube rebroadcast
Voting & Tracking Periods
📊 Tracking Period: Monday at 12:00 pm – Monday at 11:59 pm KST
📌 Pre-Voting: Tuesday 18:00 KST – Thursday 11:00 KST via MuBeat
📌 Live Voting: During the broadcast via MuBeat App (Top 3 Nominees)
🚨 Live Voting GAP MATTERS!
✅ Pre-Voting GAP DOES NOT MATTER, just secure 1st place.
Comeback Preparation
✔ Collect & save Heart Beats on MuBeat.
✔ Prepare K-streaming accounts (Melon, Genie, FLO, Bugs).
✔ Save for physical album purchases from verified Circle Chart retailers.
Criteria | Percentages | Points | Tracker or Platform Used |
|---|---|---|---|
Nominee Selection Criteria:
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Top 50 teams as a result of summing up music + albums, video scores, and MBC radio broadcast counts from within the tracking period.
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Songs and sound sources of officially debuted singers/groups are tracked and eligible.
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OST sound sources and audition program broadcast sound sources are ineligible for MBC review.
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A song can only win a maximum of 3 times instead of 5 times within the first 2 months of its release. (Rule change April 2024)
Source: Show! Music Core Website & MuBeat FAQ
INKIGAYO
📅 Live Broadcast: Sundays at 3:20 pm KST on SBS
🌍 Where to Watch: SBS KPOP YouTube Channel
Voting & Tracking Periods
📊 Tracking Period: Monday – Monday (week prior to live show)
📌 Pre-Voting: K-STAYs via Melon (Details TBA)
📌 Live Voting: During the broadcast via Higher App
🚨 GAP MATTERS! 1st place must have a strong lead to maximize points.
Comeback Preparation
✔ Collect & save Rubies on Higher App.
✔ Prepare for pre-voting on Melon (K-STAYs).
✔ Prepare K-streaming accounts (Melon, FLO, Genie).
✔ Save for physical album purchases from verified Circle Chart retailers.
Additional Voting: Inkigayo Hot Stage Award
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Artists who perform on Inkigayo are eligible for the Hot Stage Award.
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Voting begins immediately after each broadcast via SuperstarX App.
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The winner is revealed during the next live show.
RULES:
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Up to 2 songs per artist/album will be counted.
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OST songs are excluded from the ranking tally.
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Sound sources in broadcast programs (e.g., audition, entertainment programs, etc.) are excluded.
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Songs judged ineligible for review by SBS will be excluded from the ranking.
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Songs that have been ranked #1 for 3 weeks in a row will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the popular song chart. It will then be excluded from future charts.
Source: SBS INKIGAYO Website & INKIGAYO Scoring Guide