IVE secures third win for 'BANG BANG' on Music Core

South Korean girl group IVE has achieved their third music show victory with their latest single 'BANG BANG' on the February 28 episode of Music Core. The win marks another success in their ongoing comeback promotions. IVE outperformed competitors with a score of 7,103 points.

IVE, the popular South Korean girl group, continued their successful streak on February 28 KST during the Music Core broadcast. The episode featured performances from various artists, including CHASER, LAVIN, NAVILLERA, SEVENUS’ Heejae, Herarts2Hearts, MADEIN, NCT’s JFJM, and IVE. As the show neared its conclusion, hosts announced the nominees for the weekly win: IVE’s “BANG BANG,” Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!,” and KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era).”

IVE emerged victorious with a total score of 7,103 points, surpassing KiiiKiii’s 5,704 points and Hearts2Hearts’ 3,735 points. This triumph represents IVE’s third win for “BANG BANG” across South Korean music programs, highlighting the track’s strong reception since their latest comeback. The group members took the stage to thank their fans and supporters for backing them in this new era.

Music Core, a long-standing program on MBC, awards winners based on a combination of factors including digital sales, album sales, and viewer votes. IVE’s performance underscores their rising prominence in the K-pop scene, following previous victories on other shows. No further details on the exact scoring breakdown were provided in the announcements.

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