QWER and DAY6 have become the focus of a heated discussion on who will win the MAMA Best Band Performance award. While a Twitter prediction favored QWER, a Nate Pann poll showed strong support for DAY6. Opinions varied, with some focusing on musicality and others on past backgrounds, highlighting the different criteria for the MAMA award.
X Prediction on MAMA Award Sparks QWER and DAY6 Debate
An interesting tweet appeared on X, predicting which band would win the MAMA Best Band Performance award. The tweet suggested that QWER’s song “T.B.H” would secure the top spot. This prediction sparked a discussion on the Korean online community Nate Pann, where a poll asked users to vote on who should receive the award between QWER and DAY6.
Nate Pann Poll Shows DAY6 Leading Over QWER for MAMA Award
The poll results on Nate Pann showed overwhelming support for DAY6, with 518 votes compared to QWER’s 87. The most-liked comment mentioned QWER’s background as streamers, stating that it was incomparable to DAY6. Anti-fans continued to criticize QWER, focusing not on their music but on their past as streamers. Many comments highlighted this issue, even raising ethical concerns by claiming that streaming was morally questionable, thus implying that QWER had ethical problems as well.
Differing Views on Musical Contributions
While some harsh critics targeted QWER, other comments were more balanced. The second most-liked comment argued that DAY6 deserved higher recognition because they write and compose their own music. Some users pointed out that QWER has not released albums with original compositions or performed many live shows, but it was clarified that QWER frequently performs live, although they do not write or compose their songs. Another point raised was DAY6’s strong narrative; despite a member leaving, they managed to bounce back and top various charts, which many believe resonates with the public.
MAMA Award Criteria Debated Between Supporters of QWER and DAY6
Some argued that MAMA does not judge bands solely based on their music but rather on the songs’ success, meaning that “T.B.H” could still win. Those who supported this view believed DAY6’s “Welcome to the Show” was less popular than QWER’s “T.B.H.” However, many people, even those who were not anti-fans, still felt that DAY6 had stronger musicality. They acknowledged that it was an achievement for QWER to be compared to DAY6 but thought it was unrealistic to claim QWER surpassed them based solely on one popular song.
The Challenge of Competing with Established Bands
DAY6 has spent nine years building their reputation, starting from busking in Hongdae. For many, QWER’s success in such a short time is impressive, but they see it as unlikely that QWER can surpass the established band DAY6. The debate ultimately reflects different views on what makes a band deserving of awards—musical talent or popularity.
Here’s a link to Nate Pann.
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QWER international fan here! I like the concept of this comeback so much