I.O.I (I.O.I), Proves Its Staying Power by Achieving a Triple Crown on Music Shows - 스포츠경향

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The project girl group I.O.I (I.O.I) achieved the unusual feat of a triple crown on music shows with their 10th-anniversary activities. Even after ending broadcast promotions, they proved their staying power by taking first place three times in a row on ‘Show! Music Core’.

I.O.I (Im Nayoung, Chungha, Kim Sejeong, Jung Chaeyeon, Kim Sohye, Yoo Yeon-jung, Choi Yoojung, Kim Doyeon, Jeon Somi) took first place on the July 4 broadcast of MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core’ with the title track ‘Suddenly’ from their third mini album ‘I.O.I : LOOP(I.O.I : Loop)’.

Having concluded their official activities, I.O.I claimed first place that day even without appearing on the show, demonstrating the power of their fans. In particular, starting with their first No. 1 on June 13 on ‘Show! Music Core’, they reached the top for three consecutive broadcasts on June 27 and July 4(June 20 broadcast was canceled), achieving a triple crown.

Choi Yoojung, who appeared on ‘Show! Music Core’ with her solo comeback stage, accepted the first-place trophy on behalf of the I.O.I members. Choi said, “Thank you to everyone who made it possible for us to take first place with an album we meaningfully released together after 10 years,” and continued, “Thank you for still cherishing our 10 years so beautifully, and thanks to you, we were very happy after a long time.” She added, “If you keep missing us, we may suddenly appear again someday. We love you,” further heightening the excitement on site.

I.O.I’s encore stage has been released in full through the MBCkpop YouTube channel’s ‘Show! Music Core Unreleased’, drawing even greater attention. The I.O.I members, who came to support Choi Yoojung’s solo comeback, joined her on the encore stage to complete a special moment. Wearing their everyday clothes, the members delivered a joyful performance in a free and relaxed atmosphere, offering fans a moving scene that will be remembered for a long time.

Fans are leaving passionate comments such as, “Legendary. They ended promotions yet keep taking No. 1s, and it is the first time I have seen them go on stage unofficially,” “It is not even their promotion period, but the members came and did an encore stage. Feels like a real dream,” “Them running to the stage feels like a movie,” and “I do not know how many times I have cried because of I.O.I. It is a moving story.”

Marking their 10th anniversary since debut, I.O.I, which achieved the unusual accomplishment of a triple crown on music shows, also set various other records. ‘Suddenly’ reached No. 1 on both Melon TOP100 and HOT100 (30 and 100 days after release), and the choreography challenge continued to go viral on a global short-form platform. In addition, they successfully wrapped up the Asia tour ‘2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP’, which started in Seoul and continued to Bangkok and Hong Kong, putting the finishing touch on their 10th-anniversary project.