Stray Kids continue their winning streak with their latest title track “This & That.” The group secured their third music show trophy on the August 19 episode of MBC M’s “Show Champion.” The victory adds to an impressive week for the group, who also made history by topping the Billboard 200 for the ninth consecutive time with their tenth mini-album THIS & THAT and earned a career-best debut on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 38 with the same track.
How Stray Kids Won on “Show Champion”
The August 19 episode of “Show Champion” featured a competitive lineup of nominees for the first-place crown. Stray Kids went up against KiiiKiii with “Pop Off Pop Off,” Red Velvet with “Surfin’ Boy,” WayV with “Vision Wings (English Ver.),” and Jennie with “Less than a Lover.” At the end of the broadcast, Stray Kids emerged as the winner, taking home their third trophy for “This & That.”
This win follows their first-place finish on Mnet’s “M Countdown” on August 13 and their victory on KBS2’s “Music Bank” on August 14. With this latest achievement, the group now has a total of 48 career music show wins.
Full List of Performances on the August 19 Episode
The “Show Champion” stage was packed with exciting performances from a wide range of artists. Besides the nominees, the show featured appearances from KISS OF LIFE, NOWZ, A.C.E’s Junhee, AxMxP, Splayit, Sentimental Squad, Far East Asian Tigers, No Brain, and XODIAC’s Hyunsik.
Here is the complete list of performances from the episode:
- WayV – “Vision Wings (English Ver.)”
- KiiiKiii – “Pop Off Pop Off”
- KISS OF LIFE – “SWEAT”
- NOWZ – “Achilles”
- A.C.E’s Junhee – “GET OUT (Feat. WOW)”
- AxMxP – “10 Reasons to Date Me”
- Splayit – “Domino + Last Bus”
- Sentimental Squad – “1st STAR”
- Far East Asian Tigers – “In Wandering Times”
- No Brain – “Americano + You Have A Crush On Me”
- XODIAC’s Hyunsik – “After School”
WayV’s Warrior-Themed Comeback Stage
WayV made a strong impression with their performance of “Vision Wings (English Ver.).” The group embraced a warrior concept, combining Eastern-style melodies with hip-hop beats and Chinese martial arts moves to create a unique and powerful stage. Members Kun, Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang attended the live broadcast at MBC Dream Center in Ilsan, Goyang, to present their comeback performance.
KiiiKiii Brings Y2K Vibes with “Pop Off Pop Off”
Rookie group KiiiKiii also took the stage with their new track “Pop Off Pop Off.” The song features an addictive melody and unique lyrics, paired with Y2K-inspired styling and retro shuffle dance moves. Their performance delivered a lively and youthful energy that stood out during the broadcast.
Other Notable Stages
The episode also featured special performances from veteran acts. No Brain, celebrating their 30th debut anniversary, prepared a special stage. They reinterpreted 10CM’s hit “Americano” with their signature rough sound and energy, alongside their own classic “You Have A Crush On Me.”
Far East Asian Tigers performed “In Wandering Times,” delivering intense instrumentals and explosive energy that captured the emotions of wandering youth.
Rookie band Splayit made their official debut stage with a live performance of their double title tracks “Domino” and “Last Bus.” AxMxP presented their new song “10 Reasons to Date Me,” a bright and fresh track with catchy drums and acoustic guitar.
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Stray Kids’ Historic Week Continues
The “Show Champion” win is just one part of a monumental week for Stray Kids. Their tenth mini-album THIS & THAT, released on August 7, sold 369,000 equivalent units in its first week and topped the Billboard 200. This marks their ninth consecutive album to reach number one on the chart.
Additionally, the title track “This & That” debuted at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, the group’s highest position on the singles chart to date. The album also topped South Korea’s Hanteo weekly chart with a record index score of 1.6 million.
With three music show wins already and more promotional activities ahead, Stray Kids show no signs of slowing down. Fans can look forward to more performances as the group continues their comeback run.
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