ATEEZ has officially achieved a triple crown with their latest hit track ‘Adrenaline’. The K-pop boy group secured their third music show trophy for the song on the February 14 episode of MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core’, marking their very first win on the program since their debut.
The victory on ‘Music Core’ completes a clean sweep of three major music shows for ATEEZ this comeback season. The group previously took first place on ‘Show Champion’ and KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’ with ‘Adrenaline’, the title track from their 13th mini album ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4’ .
First-Ever ‘Music Core’ Victory Holds Special Meaning
The February 14 broadcast of ‘Show! Music Core’ saw ATEEZ nominated alongside ZEROBASEONE with ‘LOVEPOCALYPSE’ and KiiiKiii with ‘404 (New Era)’. ATEEZ ultimately claimed the win with a total of 8,835 points, while KiiiKiii secured second place with 6,111 points and ZEROBASEONE ranked third with 3,618 points .
This achievement carries extra weight because it marks ATEEZ’s first time winning first place on ‘Music Core’ since their debut. The members shared their genuine feelings during the acceptance speech.
“We are most grateful to ATINY [official fandom name] for giving us this precious first place. Thank you for always supporting us, and we will repay you with even more amazing performances in the future. We love you.”
The group’s emotional reaction during the encore stage showed just how much this milestone meant to them after years of hard work in the industry .
‘Adrenaline’ Dominates Charts Both Domestically and Globally
‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4’ has been making serious noise since its release. The album immediately swept major charts, with ‘Adrenaline’ climbing to number 1 on Bugs’ real-time chart. The rest of the tracks also secured top positions, with ‘NASA’ at number 2, ‘Ghost’ at number 3, ‘On The Road’ at number 4, and ‘Choose’ at number 5 .
The album’s performance on international platforms has been equally impressive. ATEEZ entered the UK Official Singles Sales Chart and the Official Singles Download Chart, proving their growing global reach . On the iTunes Top Songs chart, ‘Adrenaline’ claimed the number 1 spot in 18 countries and regions .
The album also topped the worldwide iTunes album chart, the European iTunes album chart, and iTunes top album charts in 31 countries and regions. It further entered the top rankings of Apple Music’s top album charts in 78 countries and regions, strengthening ATEEZ’s position as a leading K-pop act worldwide .
Impressive Sales Numbers and YouTube Performance
‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4’ recorded initial sales of over 1.54 million copies within its first week, marking ATEEZ’s sixth million-selling album overall . This consistent sales performance shows the group’s solid fanbase and commercial strength.
The music video for ‘Adrenaline’, packed with intense energy and powerful choreography, has surpassed 37 million views on YouTube, continuing to attract viewers globally .
Hongjoong Surprises Fans With Special DJ Performance Video
In response to the enthusiastic reaction to the comeback, ATEEZ leader Hongjoong dropped a special gift for fans on the same day as the ‘Music Core’ win. He released a ‘NO1’ version live DJ performance video of ‘Adrenaline’ .
Hongjoong had built up experience during last year’s tour by showcasing different DJing styles in each country. This surprise video allowed fans to experience the title track in a fresh way, further engaging ATEEZ’s global audience with content that feels personal and interactive .
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ATEEZ continues to stay busy with promotions and award show appearances. The group is scheduled to perform on SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’ on February 15 . Following that, they will attend the ‘33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025’ held at the KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park .
The February 14 episode of ‘Music Core’ also featured performances from other popular acts. IVE performed ‘BANG BANG’, TWS presented ‘Nice to see you again’, and HIGHLIGHT’s Yang Yoseob took the stage with ‘Fade Away’. Other performers included Im Chang Jung, POW, MADEIN, LA POEM, and Kim Jang Hoon .
With three music show wins already secured for ‘Adrenaline’, ATEEZ shows no signs of slowing down. The group continues to demonstrate their performance power and connect with fans worldwide through music, charts, and special content.
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