# BOYNEXTDOOR Finally Gets Its Trophy Moment: “ANIMAL” Wins First Place on M Countdown, October 8, 2026

URL: https://technosports.co.in/boynextdoor-finally-gets-its-trophy-animal/  
Published: 2026-10-08  
Updated: 2026-10-08  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It’s a big night for ONEDOOR fans. On the October 8 episode of M Countdown, **BOYNEXTDOOR** won their **first music show trophy for “ANIMAL.”** After weeks of promotions, the group finally got to hold the prize.

## ANIMAL: Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Winner** | BOYNEXTDOOR |
| **Winning song** | “ANIMAL” |
| **Show** | M Countdown |
| **Date** | October 8, 2026 |
| **Total points** | 6,453 |
| **Runner-up candidate** | i-dle’s Soyeon, “I’m gonna TOESA” |
| **Milestone** | First music show win for the song |

## A Tight Race at the Top

Only two songs were in contention for first place: BOYNEXTDOOR’s “ANIMAL” and i-dle Soyeon’s “I’m gonna TOESA.” The group came out on top with 6,453 points. The winner announcement and encore stage are available to watch on the official M Countdown YouTube channel, and they’re worth a replay if you missed the live moment.

If you want the group’s background, the [BOYNEXTDOOR Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BoyNextDoor) covers their debut and discography.

## Who Else Hit the Stage?

It was a packed lineup. The performers were BOYNEXTDOOR, Hwang Minhyun, KickFlip, ALLDAY PROJECT, N.Flying, NiziU, CRAVITY, KO1KEYZ, ONEUS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, TUIDE, Rothy, Kim Jae Hwan, hrtz.wav, Hayoon and HAENA.

## Stages Worth Watching

A few of the performances on the night:

- **Hwang Minhyun** performed “OUR”
- **KickFlip** performed “Kick Off The Wall” and “Puzzle Piece”
- **ALLDAY PROJECT** performed “CRASH”
- **N.Flying** performed “Still”
- **NiziU** performed “Sour Grapes”
- **CRAVITY** performed “LOUDER”

Kim Jae Hwan also did a double-song set with “Call It Love” and “No Limits for Us!”

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[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/LbneflBy1q4?feature=oembed)

## FAQs

**Which song won on M Countdown on October 8, 2026?**  
BOYNEXTDOOR’s “ANIMAL” won with 6,453 points.

**Is this BOYNEXTDOOR’s first music show win?**  
Yes, it’s their first music show trophy for “ANIMAL.”