Blackpink's 'GO' has earned its first music show win on the March 11 episode of Show Champion, marking a milestone in the group's comeback era. The track triumphed over strong competitors including IVE's 'BLACKHOLE' and H1-KEY's 'To. My First Love.' This victory comes amid the group's return after a three-year hiatus with their album 'DEADLINE,' which has sparked thousands of online interactions.
On March 11, 2026, the latest episode of Show Champion aired, featuring performances from groups such as EVERGLOW, H1-KEY, TUNEXX, MADEIN, ONE PACT, Jay Chang, X: IN, LAVIN, ASC2NT, RED OOPART, Saem, and QQQ. The competition for first place included Blackpink's 'GO,' H1-KEY's 'To. My First Love,' Hearts2Hearts' 'RUDE!,' IVE's 'BLACKHOLE,' and TUNEXX's 'I'm Alive.' Hosts announced Blackpink as the winner, securing the group's first award for this era.
Blackpink's comeback with the album 'DEADLINE' follows a three-year hiatus, generating significant buzz with thousands of online interactions. Despite facing criticism from some K-Netizens for limited support during the promotions, this win highlights the group's enduring popularity. Members Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé continue to break records, as 'GO' has set a new K-pop female chart record on the U.S. Billboard charts.
The success extends internationally, with Blackpink proving strong influence in China and Japan through 20-city events and a Tokyo pop-up store, contributing to 1.7 million sales. This achievement underscores Blackpink's global impact in K-pop, building on their history of chart-topping releases and fan engagement.