IU takes home win on 'Show! Music Core' despite 'Zeze' controversy
Despite the 'Zeze' controversy and despite no broadcast promotions,IUmanaged to snag first place onMBC's 'Show! Music Core'!
On the November 14 airing of the music program, IU's "Twenty-three" surpassedf(x)'s "4 Walls" andTaeyeon's "I," after a comprehensive total of the ranking categories--physical album/digital sales, MV views, and pre-voting by viewers committee--were calculated.
IU's win marks the last first place on 'Show! Music Core!' before the program's complete reboot and implementation of a new format starting next week.
Regarding the decision to restructure the show, an MBC rep stated, "In place of discontinuing the ranking system, we plan to strengthen the prestige and value of a music program by propelling the revamp in the direction of showcasing a more wide variety of genres."
With this complete reboot,SHINee'sMinho,Red Velvet'sYeri, andVIXX'sNwills step down as MCs and will be replaced byKim Sae RonandKim Min Jae.
You can watch the performance and the announcement of the win around the 58:40 mark above.