The situation
I.O.I took their second win for "Suddenly" on Music Core, beating out RIIZE's "Do your dance" and ILLIT's "It's Me" with 6,637 points. The June 27 episode featured a packed lineup of performers, including Hearts2Hearts, EVAN, and Super Junior's Ryeowook. The win marks another milestone in I.O.I's 10th-anniversary comeback.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were generally unbothered by the win, with some commenting on the *λμΉ (awareness of social cues) of I.O.I's members during the acceptance speech (*λμΉ refers to the ability to read and respond to social situations).
- A clip of EVAN's performance of "Overflow" and "Ride or Die" gained attention for Heeseung's impressive vocals, with some fans noting that his stage presence has improved significantly since his debut.
- — "I.O.I is really making the most of their comeback, they deserve all the wins"
The open question
The question on everyone's mind is whether I.O.I will be able to take home a win on a larger show like Music Bank or Inkigayo, considering the stiff competition from other popular groups. The group's next scheduled performance will be closely watched to see if they can continue their winning streak.