​TWICE sets new record for taking most wins on S. Korean music shows

By Park Sae-jin Posted : December 26, 2017, 09:17 Updated : December 26, 2017, 09:17

[JYP Entertainment]

 

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Aju News) -- Girl band TWICE, which spent the most successful year of its career in 2017, has set a new record for winning the most wins on weekly music shows in a single year.

Thanks to its streak of hit songs -- "SINGAL", "KNOCK KNOCK", "Likey" and "Heart Shaker" -- the nine-member group dominated South Korea's music scene all year round, taking a total of 33 wins at weekly music shows including "Inkigayo", "The Show" and "Show Champion". Previous record holder was boy band EXO with 32 wins in a single year.

The South Korean music scene is centered on weekly music shows and their rankings. The most of the shows are aired live and awards are given based on the songs' popularity rankings.
 
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