ATEEZ Takes Fifth Win on Music Core with 'BAD'

ATEEZ managed to win their fifth victory in a music show on the latest episode of 'Music Core' which aired on August 22, 2026. In a tight competition, ATEEZ beat Stray Kids with the song 'This & That' and KiiiKiii with 'Pop Off Pop Off' with a total of 7,322 points.

Congratulations to ATEEZ on this achievement! This win further adds to the group's success story, known for their incredible stage presence and loyal fan base. They captivated the audience with their captivating performances and high-energy energy.

This episode also marked the final day for AND2BLE's Kim Gyuvin and TWS's Dohoon as MCs. They bid farewell to the audience and their teammates on stage. The moment was filled with emotion and left a lasting impression on everyone who watched.

A number of other performers also enlivened the event, including ENHYPEN , OURBIRTHDAY, KiiiKiii, KISS OF LIFE, and many more. Each performance offered a different feel, showcasing the diverse talent in the K-Pop industry today. 

ENHYPEN performed "Bloody Paradise," while OURBIRTHDAY performed "SQUEEZY." KiiiKiii also wowed the crowd with "Pop Off Pop Off." Other performers included KISS OF LIFE's "WHAT!", OH MY GIRL 's Mimi's "Bish Bash Bosh," and Wonho's "Answer." 

The highly anticipated performance was a collaboration between Lee Seok Hoon, Lee Joon, and DinDin, who sang "Together." AtHeart also gave an energetic performance of "3!4!" 

The event was also enlivened by performances from ASTRO's MJ with 'Ghosting', ONEWE with 'Scenario', Mashiro with 'HOTLINE', and ODD YOUTH with 'can't go back'. AxMxP also performed the song '10 Reasons to Date Me', followed by UDTT with 'Drift away'. 

Junhee from ACE closed the performance with the song 'GET OUT' which featured WOW as a guest star. The event was made even more colorful by performances from Splayit with 'Last bus' and B:DAWN with 'Weather In June', as well as Han Tey who performed 'Life Shot'.

This was a truly captivating episode of 'Music Core,' showcasing the dynamic nature of the K-Pop industry  and the incredible talent within it. Fans are certainly excited to see what ATEEZ and the other artists will do next.