QWER Wins First Music Show Amid Broadcasting Controversy

QWER won their first music show victory on Show Champion, beating competitors like VANNER and NCT WISH. Despite their success, QWER did not appear on the show, sparking debate within the MLBPARK community about high production costs and broadcasting politics. Some fans believe that financial constraints or the influence of radical feminist groups may have prevented QWER from performing on music programs.

QWER First Anniversary and Music Show Victory

As QWER (Chodan, Magenta, Hina, Siyeon) approaches the first anniversary of their debut on October 18, the band received a significant gift: their first-ever music show win. On October 9, QWER triumphed on Show Champion, which was broadcast live on MBC every1 and MBC M under the theme “The Temperature of Hangeul.” They won against VANNER, NCT WISH, Choi Yena, and FIFTY FIFTY, marking a milestone as their debut music show victory.

Victory Achievements: Digital and Global Support

QWER’s victory was propelled by their impressive digital performance, securing 3,500 points. Additionally, they garnered 786 points from global fan voting, which contributed to their total score of 5,156 points, leading them to claim the trophy. VANNER came in second place with a score of 5,021 points, while NCT WISH ranked third with 3,405 points. Although QWER did not appear on the broadcast, the members expressed their excitement through a public chat. Chodan said, “I can’t believe we’re first. I’m so thankful,” while Magenta, Hina, and Siyeon also conveyed their joy and appreciation.

Success of ‘Algorithm’s Blossom’ and YouTube Dominance

QWER’s mini-album Algorithm’s Blossom, released on September 23, continues to thrive. The title track My Name is Malguem achieved the band’s highest ranking on domestic music charts, reaching No. 2 on Melon’s Top 100 as of October 7. The track also demonstrated strong performance on YouTube Music, where it ranked No. 1 on both the Korean Popular Songs Top 100 and the Trending Music Video chart for two consecutive weeks. This success reflects QWER’s growing popularity, especially in digital platforms.

MLBPARK Community’s Reaction and Debate Over QWER’s Music Show Appearance

In response to QWER’s music show win, fans on the MLBPARK community were thrilled. Many called it a “miracle” for a band from a small agency like QWER. Some fans even described the victory as extraordinary, given the difficulties idol bands typically face in winning on music programs. However, QWER’s absence from Show Champion puzzled fans. A popular theory among MLBPARK members suggests that high production costs prevented QWER from appearing. Band performances on music shows can cost as much as 22,290 USD per appearance. CNBLUE’s Lee Jungshin mentioned this figure on a YouTube channel. Magenta herself hinted at the financial constraints when she joked about saving money to appear on a music show.

Controversy Surrounding QWER’s Absence from Music Shows

While financial reasons are one explanation, some in the MLBPARK community believe there are other factors behind QWER’s absence from Show Champion. Some claim that QWER’s relationship with radical feminists may be a reason for their exclusion. There are suggestions that certain PDs and writers, who allegedly support these feminist views, are deliberately preventing QWER from appearing on music shows. Others speculate that broadcasting networks are cautious due to potential backlash from these groups. Despite the ongoing debates, many agree that QWER is at a point in their career where they need to appear on music shows. Some suggest that QWER’s agency, Tamago Production, could seek financial support from its parent company, Kakao, to cover the costs. Resolving these issues and appearing on music shows would likely benefit QWER in the long term and help silence the controversies surrounding their absence.

The Success of QWER in Chart Rankings and Growing Popularity

QWER is making significant progress in chart rankings with their latest release, Algorithm’s Blossom, with “My Name is Malguem” reaching second place on Melon’s TOP100 and topping YouTube Music’s charts.

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