Some wins take years to arrive. For RESCENE, it happened on a Saturday against two of K-pop’s biggest current contenders — and it came for a song that’s already proving to have real staying power.
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RESCENE Win Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Show | MBC’s Music Core |
| Air Date | July 25, 2026 |
| Winning Song | “Pretty Girl” by RESCENE |
| Winning Points | 6,772 |
| Runner-Up Nominees | aespa’s “LEMONADE,” TXT’s Yeonjun’s “Ice Cream” |
| Milestone | First-ever public broadcast network music show win for RESCENE |
A First-Time Win Against Serious Competition
Beating out both aespa and a TXT member’s solo release for first place is no small achievement, especially on a public broadcast network known for competitive weekly lineups. RESCENE’s win with “Pretty Girl” marks their first trophy of this kind, adding to a second music show win overall for the track and signaling real momentum for the group.
A Stacked Lineup Beyond the Win
Saturday’s episode wasn’t just about the top spot — the broader lineup was packed with returning and rising acts. fromis_9 performed “Vitamin ME,” while soloists Hyolyn, Wonho, Sunmi, and TVXQ’s Yunho each brought their latest tracks to the stage. Rookie and mid-tier groups including FIFTY FIFTY, BBGIRLS, idntt, 8TURN, LUN8, and VAYONN rounded out a genuinely varied show, alongside Park Jin Young’s “WET” and performances from OURBIRTHDAY, IRION, HEART OF WOMAN, DAILY:DIRECTION, Oh Yoojin, and Jeon Yu Jin.
Why This Win Matters for RESCENE
Music show trophies function as a real signal of momentum in the K-pop industry, often reflecting a mix of digital points, physical album sales, and viewer voting. Taking the top spot over established acts like aespa suggests “Pretty Girl” has built genuine traction beyond just its initial release buzz, which bodes well for the group’s continued visibility on future weekly charts.
FAQs
What song did RESCENE win with on Music Core?
They won with “Pretty Girl,” scoring a total of 6,772 points.
Who did RESCENE beat for the win?
They beat aespa’s “LEMONADE” and TXT’s Yeonjun’s “Ice Cream” for first place.





