The situation
I.O.I took their fourth music show win for "Suddenly" on SBS's "Inkigayo" with 5,343 points, beating out aespa's "LEMONADE" and RESCENE's "LOVE ATTACK". The win marks a successful 10th-anniversary reunion for the group. Other performers on the show included i-dle, Yeonjun, and BABYMONSTER.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were generally unbothered by the win, with some commenting on the group's *눈치 (nuhn-chi, or "awareness") of the current K-pop landscape, while others praised Choi Yoojung's acceptance speech.
- The show's lineup featured a mix of established and rookie groups, with some fans noting the impressive stage presence of newer acts like BABYMONSTER and Hearts2Hearts.
- — "i-dle's performance of 'Gimme Dat Love' was a highlight of the show, they really brought the energy"
The open question
The question on everyone's mind is how I.O.I will follow up this successful reunion, and whether they will release more music or performances in the coming months. Specifically, fans are waiting for an official statement on the group's future plans.