Three trophies in, and the momentum is still building. On October 10, i-dle’s Soyeon claimed her third music show win for “I’m gonna TOESA,” and she did it against two of the biggest names on the chart.
The Winner Showdown
On MBC’s Music Core, the candidates for first place were BOYNEXTDOOR’s “ANIMAL,” Soyeon’s “I’m gonna TOESA” and IU’s “Unknown Planet.” Soyeon edged ahead with a total of 6,670 points, earning her third music show trophy for the song.
BOYNEXTDOOR : Win Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Winner | Soyeon of i-dle |
| Song | “I’m gonna TOESA” |
| Show | MBC Music Core |
| Date | October 10, 2026 |
| Total points | 6,670 |
| Win count for the song | 3rd music show trophy |
| Rival candidates | BOYNEXTDOOR (“ANIMAL”), IU (“Unknown Planet”) |
Why This Win Matters?
Beating IU and BOYNEXTDOOR in the same lineup says a lot about the song’s staying power. Winning three times shows that “I’m gonna TOESA” isn’t a one-week wonder, and a solo run this strong strengthens Soyeon’s case as one of K-pop’s most distinctive artists. Her group, i-dle, has long been known for self-produced music, and this win adds another notch to that reputation.
Who Else Took the Stage?
It was a packed show. Here’s who performed and what they brought:
| Artist | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Hwang Minhyun | “OUR” |
| KickFlip | “Puzzle Piece,” “Kick Off The Wall” |
| N.Flying | “Still” |
| ALLDAY PROJECT | “TALK,” “CRASH” |
| TUIDE | “Echo” |
| CRAVITY | “LOUDER” |
| CLOSE YOUR EYES | “Drop That!” |
| 2NE1’s Minzy | “Calling” |
| ONEUS | “Say Yes!” |
| NiziU | “Sour Grapes” |
| Kim Jae Hwan | “Call It Love” |
| Woody x Bora | “Period” |
| KO1KEYZ | “KO1KEYZ” (Korean version) |
| hrtz.wav | “Sunday Morning” |
| TIOT | “Five Hours in Pieces” |
| HAENA | “Hour, MInute, Second” |
Where to Watch?
The winner announcement and the stage performances are available as clips on Soompi’s coverage and on the show’s official channels. If you missed the live broadcast, a quick search for each artist’s Music Core stage should surface the performance videos.
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FAQs
1. Who won Music Core on October 10?
i-dle’s Soyeon won with “I’m gonna TOESA,” scoring 6,670 points.
2. Whom did Soyeon beat for first place?
BOYNEXTDOOR’s “ANIMAL” and IU’s “Unknown Planet.”
