September 2026 Kpop Music Show Wins
September 2026 delivered 18 Korean music-show trophies across 13 artists, with ALPHA DRIVE ONE collecting the most during the month with three wins for “BORN DIRE.” ENHYPEN, ATEEZ and EVAN each picked up two trophies, while several artists recorded important firsts, including ALPHA DRIVE ONE, 82MAJOR, EVAN as a soloist and Young Tak. The monthly count is based on wins awarded from September 1 through September 30, including Music Bank’s September 25 result announced without a new broadcast.
The September 2026 Kpop Music Show Wins list contains 18 trophies from six regular weekly programs: The Show, Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo. ALPHA DRIVE ONE led the month with three victories for “BORN DIRE.” ENHYPEN’s “Bloody Paradise,” ATEEZ’s “BAD,” and EVAN’s “Death of Me” each earned two September trophies.
September 2026 Kpop Music Show Wins at a Glance
K-pop music shows are weekly chart-based television programs where songs compete for first place using each show’s own scoring system. The six programs covered by the September roundup followed the usual Tuesday-to-Sunday schedule: The Show, Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.
Across September, the results were spread among established acts, newer groups and soloists. The month also included several unusual scheduling changes because of Chuseok and coverage of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
September 2026 Winners
| Date | Music Show | Winner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | The Show | ALPHA DRIVE ONE | “BORN DIRE” | 12,000 |
| September 2 | Show Champion | ALPHA DRIVE ONE | “BORN DIRE” | 6,998 |
| September 3 | M Countdown | ENHYPEN | “Bloody Paradise” | 7,822 |
| September 4 | Music Bank | ALPHA DRIVE ONE | “BORN DIRE” | 8,794 |
| September 5 | Show! Music Core | NCT 127 | “Blingy” | 8,741 |
| September 6 | Inkigayo | BIGBANG | “BiiiG” | 5,351 |
| September 9 | Show Champion | 82MAJOR | “Like Fire” | 6,040 |
| September 10 | M Countdown | ENHYPEN | “Bloody Paradise” | 7,866 |
| September 11 | Music Bank | MONSTA X | “MAGIC” | 5,045 |
| September 12 | Show! Music Core | TAEMIN | “FLOAT” | 8,098 |
| September 13 | Inkigayo | ATEEZ | “BAD” | 5,800 |
| September 15 | The Show | EVAN | “Death of Me” | 12,000 |
| September 16 | Show Champion | EVAN | “Death of Me” | 5,898 |
| September 17 | M Countdown | Jisoo | “CLICK” | Not publicly revealed |
| September 18 | Music Bank | &TEAM | “Mark on Me” | 8,458 |
| September 19 | Show! Music Core | Lim Young Woong | “ToTo” | 7,485 |
| September 20 | Inkigayo | ATEEZ | “BAD” | 4,657 |
| September 25 | Music Bank | Young Tak | “GOGO” | 7,959 |
Source cross-check: KProfiles’ September roundup, Soompi’s individual music-show reports, Kpopping’s episode records and KpopVisage timeline entries.
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Which Artist Had the Most Music Show Wins in September 2026?
ALPHA DRIVE ONE had the highest September total with three trophies.
The group opened the month strongly by winning on The Show on September 1, then followed it with victories on Show Champion on September 2 and Music Bank on September 4. All three trophies came from “BORN DIRE,” giving the song a three-show winning run during the first week of the month.
ENHYPEN, ATEEZ and EVAN each collected two trophies.
ENHYPEN won M Countdown on September 3 and September 10 with “Bloody Paradise.” ATEEZ claimed Inkigayo on September 13 and September 20 with “BAD.” EVAN won The Show on September 15 and Show Champion on September 16 with “Death of Me.”
Artist Win Count
| Artist | September Wins |
|---|---|
| ALPHA DRIVE ONE | 3 |
| ENHYPEN | 2 |
| ATEEZ | 2 |
| EVAN | 2 |
| NCT 127 | 1 |
| BIGBANG | 1 |
| 82MAJOR | 1 |
| MONSTA X | 1 |
| TAEMIN | 1 |
| Jisoo | 1 |
| &TEAM | 1 |
| Lim Young Woong | 1 |
| Young Tak | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
These totals match the September 2026 KProfiles roundup.
Week 1: ALPHA DRIVE ONE Starts September With Three Wins
The first week of September 2026 Kpop Music Show Wins belonged largely to ALPHA DRIVE ONE.
On September 1, “BORN DIRE” earned its first trophy on The Show with a perfect 12,000 points. The candidates listed alongside it were OURBIRTHDAY’s “SQUEEZY” and SF9’s “Without Wings.” This was ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s first music-show trophy.
The group returned to the top on September 2. “BORN DIRE” won Show Champion after competing against BIGBANG’s “BiiiG,” NCT 127’s “Blingy,” NEXZ’s “SAUCIN’” and SF9’s “Without Wings.” KProfiles records the winning score as 6,998 points.
The streak continued on September 4, when “BORN DIRE” took Music Bank with 8,794 points, this time ahead of NCT 127’s “Blingy.” That became the song’s third September trophy.
NCT 127 Ends the Early Run
NCT 127 changed the direction of the first week on September 5. Their song “Blingy” won Show! Music Core with 8,741 points, beating “BORN DIRE” and BIGBANG’s “BiiiG” among the finalists. Soompi independently reported the result, while KProfiles lists it as NCT 127’s first win for the song.
BIGBANG then closed the week with “BiiiG.” The group won Inkigayo on September 6 with 5,351 points, defeating ATEEZ’s “BAD” and ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s “BORN DIRE.” It was the song’s first music-show win.
Week 2: ENHYPEN, 82MAJOR, MONSTA X and TAEMIN
The second full week brought a broader spread of winners.
ENHYPEN Takes M Countdown
ENHYPEN’s “Bloody Paradise” won M Countdown on September 3 with 7,822 points, according to the September roundup and Kpopping’s episode record.
The song returned to the top on September 10, scoring 7,866 points on M Countdown. Soompi described this as the song’s seventh overall music-show trophy and its third M Countdown win, which completed a triple crown on the program.
82MAJOR Earns Its First Music Show Trophy
September 9 marked an important career milestone for 82MAJOR. “Like Fire” won Show Champion, giving the group its first-ever music-show trophy. Soompi confirmed that the nominees included BIGBANG, TUNEXX, MONSTA X and TAEMIN. KProfiles records the score at 6,040 points.
MONSTA X Wins With “MAGIC”
MONSTA X took Music Bank on September 11 with “MAGIC,” earning 5,045 points. It was the song’s first music-show trophy, while KProfiles records it as MONSTA X’s 24th overall music-show win.
TAEMIN’s “FLOAT” Gets Its First Trophy
On September 12, TAEMIN took first place on Show! Music Core with “FLOAT.” The song scored 8,098 points, beating MONSTA X’s “MAGIC” and BIGBANG’s “BiiiG.” Soompi identified it as TAEMIN’s first win for the title track.
ATEEZ Adds Another Win for “BAD”
ATEEZ followed on September 13. “BAD” won Inkigayo with 5,800 points, giving the track its sixth music-show trophy at that point.
Week 3: EVAN and ATEEZ Lead the Mid-Month Results
The third major stretch of September featured several notable individual milestones.
EVAN Wins Two Trophies in Two Days
EVAN began his music-show run on September 15 by taking The Show with “Death of Me.” The song achieved a perfect 12,000 points, with 82MAJOR’s “Like Fire” and ARTMS’ “Pixel Memory” listed as the other first-place candidates. Soompi described the victory as EVAN’s first-ever music-show trophy as a soloist.
One day later, he won again on Show Champion. “Death of Me” topped a field that included &TEAM, BIG Naughty, D.O., Soyeon and EVAN. KProfiles records 5,898 points for the win.
That gave EVAN two September trophies from two different programs.
Jisoo Scores With “CLICK”
September 17 brought another soloist win. Jisoo won M Countdown with “CLICK,” her first trophy for the song and her 12th music-show win overall, according to Soompi and KProfiles.
There is an important scheduling detail here: the September 17 M Countdown broadcast was a special program featuring replayed stages rather than the usual live episode, but the weekly winner was still announced. The competing songs were EVAN’s “Death of Me” and Jisoo’s “CLICK.”
&TEAM Earns Its First Trophy for “Mark on Me”
On September 18, &TEAM won Music Bank with “Mark on Me” and a score of 8,458 points. Soompi identified it as the song’s first music-show trophy.
The victory came shortly after the group’s Korean comeback, making the result an early promotional milestone for the release.
Lim Young Woong Wins “ToTo”
Show! Music Core on September 19 went to Lim Young Woong. His song “ToTo” collected 7,485 points, beating BIGBANG’s “BiiiG” and &TEAM’s “Mark on Me.” It was the song’s first music-show trophy.
ATEEZ Repeats on Inkigayo
ATEEZ closed the standard broadcast week with another “BAD” victory. On September 20, the song won Inkigayo with 4,657 points, its seventh trophy overall.
September 25: Young Tak Gets His First Music Show Win
The final September trophy came under unusual circumstances.
KBS 2TV’s Music Bank did not air a new episode on September 25 because of the Chuseok holiday. However, the program still published its weekly K-Chart winner on its official website. Young Tak’s “GOGO” took first place with 7,959 points, calculated from the September 14–20 chart period.
Soyeon’s “I’m gonna TOESA” placed second with 6,508 points, while CORTIS’ “REDRED” placed third with 4,664. Most importantly for Young Tak, the result represented his first-ever music-show trophy.
Because the result was officially announced on September 25, it is included in this monthly list even though there was no new Music Bank broadcast that day.
Music Show Schedule Changes in Late September
The number of trophies in the second half of the month was affected by broadcast interruptions.
KProfiles notes that music shows were temporarily canceled from September 22 into early October because of Chuseok and the 2026 Asian Games.
Soompi separately confirmed that MBC’s Music Core would not air new episodes on September 26 or October 3 because of Asian Games coverage.
SBS also confirmed that Inkigayo would not air on September 27 because of the ongoing Asian Games broadcasts.
This is why the September archive stops after the Young Tak Music Bank result rather than showing another normal Sunday winner.
Which Songs Won the Most Trophies?
Four songs stood out in the monthly results.
“BORN DIRE” — ALPHA DRIVE ONE
3 wins
The song won The Show, Show Champion and Music Bank between September 1 and September 4. Chukkae’s historical record also lists three trophies for the song, matching KProfiles’ monthly count.
“Bloody Paradise” — ENHYPEN
2 September wins
The song collected M Countdown trophies on September 3 and September 10. Its September 10 victory was also the song’s seventh overall music-show trophy and third M Countdown win.
“BAD” — ATEEZ
2 September wins
ATEEZ won Inkigayo on September 13 and September 20. The second result brought the song to seven total music-show wins.
“Death of Me” — EVAN
2 September wins
EVAN won on The Show on September 15 and Show Champion on September 16.
Major Firsts From September 2026
One of the most interesting features of the September 2026 Kpop Music Show Wins was the number of career milestones.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE opened the month with the group’s first music-show win. 82MAJOR followed with its first-ever trophy on Show Champion. EVAN won his first-ever trophy as a soloist, and Young Tak collected the first music-show trophy of his career.
Other songs also reached individual milestones. “BiiiG,” “MAGIC,” “FLOAT,” “CLICK,” “Mark on Me” and “ToTo” each picked up their first respective music-show trophies during the month.
Music Show-by-Music Show Breakdown
The Show
The Show awarded two September trophies:
- September 1 — ALPHA DRIVE ONE, “BORN DIRE”
- September 15 — EVAN, “Death of Me”
Both winners achieved 12,000 points, giving the month two perfect-score results on the program.
Show Champion
Show Champion produced three September winners:
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE — “BORN DIRE”
- 82MAJOR — “Like Fire”
- EVAN — “Death of Me”
The September results also included 82MAJOR’s first career music-show trophy.
M Countdown
M Countdown recorded three September winners:
- ENHYPEN — “Bloody Paradise” on September 3
- ENHYPEN — “Bloody Paradise” on September 10
- Jisoo — “CLICK” on September 17
The final September episode was unusual because it used replay content but still announced the weekly winner.
Music Bank
Music Bank had four September winners:
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE — “BORN DIRE”
- MONSTA X — “MAGIC”
- &TEAM — “Mark on Me”
- Young Tak — “GOGO”
The Young Tak result was announced despite the lack of a new September 25 broadcast.
Show! Music Core
The three September winners were:
- NCT 127 — “Blingy”
- TAEMIN — “FLOAT”
- Lim Young Woong — “ToTo”
Inkigayo
Inkigayo awarded three September trophies:
- BIGBANG — “BiiiG”
- ATEEZ — “BAD”
- ATEEZ — “BAD”
The final September Inkigayo result was September 20, followed by a broadcast break later in the month.
Facts About September 2026 Kpop Music Show Wins
- 18 trophies were awarded in the September 2026 monthly count.
- The trophies went to 13 different artists.
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE had the highest monthly total with three wins.
- “BORN DIRE” was the only song to win three times during September.
- ENHYPEN won twice with “Bloody Paradise.”
- ATEEZ won twice with “BAD.”
- EVAN won twice with “Death of Me.”
- NCT 127’s “Blingy” won Music Core on September 5.
- BIGBANG’s “BiiiG” earned its first music-show win on September 6.
- 82MAJOR earned its first-ever music-show trophy on September 9.
- ENHYPEN’s September 10 M Countdown win completed a triple crown for “Bloody Paradise” on that show.
- MONSTA X won Music Bank with “MAGIC” on September 11.
- TAEMIN won “FLOAT” on Music Core on September 12.
- EVAN’s September 15 victory was his first-ever music-show trophy as a soloist.
- Jisoo’s “CLICK” won M Countdown on September 17.
- &TEAM won Music Bank with “Mark on Me” on September 18.
- Lim Young Woong’s “ToTo” won Music Core on September 19.
- ATEEZ’s “BAD” reached seven total music-show wins with its September 20 Inkigayo trophy.
- Young Tak’s “GOGO” earned the final September trophy on Music Bank.
- The late-September broadcast schedule was disrupted by Chuseok and 2026 Asian Games coverage.
Why September 2026 Was Notable for K-Pop Music Shows
The September results show a clear mixture of established artists and newer names. Rather than being dominated by a single act throughout the month, the trophies moved between ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ENHYPEN, NCT 127, BIGBANG, 82MAJOR, MONSTA X, TAEMIN, ATEEZ, EVAN, Jisoo, &TEAM, Lim Young Woong and Young Tak.
The month was also significant for first wins. ALPHA DRIVE ONE began September with its first-ever trophy, while 82MAJOR and Young Tak reached similar milestones later in the month. EVAN’s victories were especially notable in a solo context, with his September 15 win marking his first-ever music-show trophy as a soloist.
At the same time, established acts added to existing records. ENHYPEN pushed “Bloody Paradise” to seven total music-show wins, ATEEZ brought “BAD” to seven wins, and Jisoo reached her 12th career music-show win with “CLICK.”
The result is a month that combined repeat winners, comeback promotions, solo milestones and first trophies for newer acts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many K-pop music show wins were there in September 2026?
There were 18 music-show trophies in the September 2026 monthly count.
2. Which artist won the most music shows in September 2026?
ALPHA DRIVE ONE recorded the highest monthly total with three wins, all for “BORN DIRE.”
3. Which song had the most wins in September 2026?
“BORN DIRE” by ALPHA DRIVE ONE had three September trophies.
4. How many music shows are included in the September list?
The roundup covers six regular programs: The Show, Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.
5. Who won The Show in September 2026?
ALPHA DRIVE ONE won on September 1 with “BORN DIRE,” while EVAN won on September 15 with “Death of Me.”
6. Who won Show Champion in September 2026?
ALPHA DRIVE ONE, 82MAJOR and EVAN were the September winners on Show Champion.
7. Who won M Countdown in September 2026?
ENHYPEN won twice with “Bloody Paradise,” and Jisoo won once with “CLICK.”
8. Who won Music Bank in September 2026?
The September winners were ALPHA DRIVE ONE, MONSTA X, &TEAM and Young Tak.
9. Who won Music Core in September 2026?
NCT 127, TAEMIN and Lim Young Woong each won Show! Music Core during September.
10. Who won Inkigayo in September 2026?
BIGBANG won on September 6, while ATEEZ won on September 13 and September 20.
Conclusion
The September 2026 Kpop Music Show Wins archive reflects a month of changing leaders, repeat victories and major firsts. ALPHA DRIVE ONE led the monthly count with “BORN DIRE,” while ENHYPEN, ATEEZ and EVAN each scored two wins. NCT 127, BIGBANG, 82MAJOR, MONSTA X, TAEMIN, Jisoo, &TEAM, Lim Young Woong and Young Tak also reached the top during the month.
The month ended earlier than a normal broadcast cycle because of holiday and Asian Games scheduling changes, making Young Tak’s September 25 Music Bank result the final officially announced trophy included in the monthly record.
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