While some popular K-pop groups are already achieving their hundredth music win in music shows, these active K-pop groups still don't have any music show win since their debut.
It is somehow frustrating for their fandoms that despite the efforts and amazing skills of their favorite idols, up until now, they are not gaining the first win they really do deserve. In context, first win refers to the first No.1 award a K-pop group could get from weekly music shows, such as Music Core, Inkigayo, Music Bank, The Show, M! Countdown, and Show Champion.
In this regard, here are the K-pop groups that still don't any their first in a music show, which netizens are rooting for this 2020.
1. PENTAGON
Pentagon, which debuted in 2016, has been nominated 27 award shows and even won 7 titles. However, despite their skyrocketing popularity, the group still doesn't achieve their first win from music shows. Despite being a well-rounded K-pop group, their efforts and skills are yet to be noticed by more K-pop fans.
If you still don't know them, you can try watching their hit song, "SHINE."
2. GUGUDAN
With members coming from the successful project group, I.O.I, such as Sejeong and Mina, netizens expected that upon their debut through a new group, they are going to retain their popularity.
However, since their debut in 2016, they don't have no music show win yet. In addition to this, it is possible that they won't be having any comeback, as Sally, members of the group raised concern recently after their agency, Jellyfish Entertainment kicked them out of their dorm and told them never to return again.
If you are interested to know them more, try listening to their track, "Not That Type."
3. A.C.E
A.C.E, a group formed by Beat Interactive debuted in 2017. They are popular among international fans for their natural-born talents, which made them won the "Next Artist Award" during the 2019 Soribada Awards Ceremony. Their fans thought that it could be the start of their career to skyrocket; however, despite having bop songs, such as Cactus, Calin, and Undercover, the group is still listed among groups without music show wins.
Stream their song and be enchanted by their visuals and amazing discography while listening to "Undercover."
4. DREAMCATCHER
Fans and netizens absolutely are not happy with the supposed to be the first win of DREAMCATCHER in 2019 with their song, "De ja vu" but due to an alleged score error during SBS' The Show, it didn't happen. Thus, this 2020 fans of the idol group are hoping that they could give this amazing group their first win wherein they can celebrate wholeheartedly.
Watch DREAMCATCHER's "Good Night" Here:
5. KARD
Kard, which is a co-ed group, has been dominating the international market. In particular, the group consisting of four members: BM, Somin, Ji Woo, and J.Seph, are extremely popular in Western countries and India, but they are still unknown in Korea. Despite their praiseworthy tracks, they don't have any music show award. One of the "lame excuses" fans received from music shows is they aren't a girl group nor a boy group; that's why it's hard to nominate them on a category.
On the other hand, try listening to their hot track, "Don't Recall."
6. ONEUS
Debuting in 2018, ONEUS literally become one of the greatest K-pop rookies. However, though they are always all out on showing their best, it is still not enough for them to have a music show win.
According to netizens and fans, they absolutely deserve to win during their promotions for Valkyrie or Twilight.
7. Weki Meki
You can say that Weki Meki is one of the rising K-pop groups, but given that they debuted in 2017, it is still a shock for everyone that they are yet to get their first-ever music show win.
Try watching "Tiki Taka 99%," proving that they deserve all the love from K-pop fans!
8. APRIL
Can you believe that this fantastic group debuting in 2015 doesn't have any music show win yet? Unfortunately, despite their good discography and albums, people are still sleeping on their talents. Others even think that they are a rookie group, but they actually debuted way earlier than other groups.
Wake up music fans and stan APRIL now!
9. BERRY GOOD
BERRY GOOD debuted in 2014, but sadly, they are still in line to get their first win in music shows.
10. HOTSHOT
Though HOTSHOT is, in fact, popular in Korea and is always making it to the Top 30 boy band with the best reputation, the group that debuted in 2014, are still waiting for their 'golden era' where they will able to get their first win.
Which of your favorite K-pop group/s still don't have any music show win?
