It was a historic night on Mnet’s M Countdown. CORTIS didn’t just win — they dominated. With their fourth music show trophy for “REDRED” and a coveted triple crown locked in, the May 14 episode was one for the K-pop record books. Here’s everything that went down, from the winner’s podium to the full performance lineup.
CORTIS Winner’s Spotlight
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Winner | CORTIS |
| Winning Song | “REDRED” |
| Total Points | 10,160 |
| Trophy Count | 4th win overall |
| M Countdown Wins | 3rd win = Triple Crown |
| Runner-Up | BABYMONSTER – “CHOOM” |
The candidates for first place were BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.” CORTIS ultimately took the prize with a total of 10,160 points, and since “REDRED” has now taken first place on M Countdown three times, the song has achieved a “triple crown.”
In K-pop, a triple crown is a prestigious milestone, signifying a song has won the same music show three or more times — a testament to its sustained chart dominance and fan support.
Full Performance Lineup — May 14 Episode
Today’s performers included CORTIS, BABYMONSTER, aespa, NMIXX, BOYNEXTDOOR, Billlie, ILLIT, TWS, FLARE U, NAZE, B:DAWN, XngHan&Xoul, UNCHILD, 82MAJOR, YOUNITE, YUHZ, ChaDongHyeop, CrazAngel, KIIRAS, and H//PE PRINCESS.
| Artist | Song |
|---|---|
| CORTIS | “TNT” |
| BABYMONSTER | “CHOOM” |
| aespa | “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” |
| NMIXX | “Heavy Serenade” |
| BOYNEXTDOOR | “ddok ddok ddok” |
| Billlie | “ZAP” |
| ILLIT | “It’s Me” |
| TWS | “You, You” |
| FLARE U | “WAY 2 U” |
| NAZE | “People Talk” |
| B:DAWN | “BEOM” |
| XngHan&Xoul | “Glow” |
| UNCHILD | “UNCHILD” |
| 82MAJOR | “Sign” |
| YOUNITE | “POSE!” |
| YUHZ | “Rush Rush” |
| ChaDongHyeop | “Doogeundae” |
| CrazAngel | “Picasso” |
| KIIRAS | “TA TA” |
| H//PE PRINCESS | “Stolen” (Korean Version) |
Why This Win Matters?
A triple crown on a single music show like M Countdown is no small feat in the hyper-competitive K-pop landscape. For CORTIS, it signals that “REDRED” isn’t just a flash hit — it’s a song with real staying power, backed by a dedicated and growing fanbase. Beating BABYMONSTER, one of the biggest groups in the game right now, only adds more weight to the achievement.
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