MUSIC SHOWS GUIDE
KOREAN MUSIC SHOWS SIMPLE GUIDES
As part of our preparation for AHOF’s upcoming comeback, we’ve created a set of simple and easy-to-follow guides for Korean music shows. These are made to help everyone understand how each show’s voting and scoring system works.Please help us share these guides so our fandom can be more informed and ready to support AHOF this comeback!⚠️ Disclaimer:
These guides may not be perfect, and we appreciate your feedback. If you notice any incorrect information, please let us know so we can make the necessary adjustments.📌Note:
Broadcast, pre-voting, and live voting schedules may change based on official announcements from each music show. Always check updates from verified music show channels.Kindly read the caption on each photo, as it provides additional details beyond what’s shown in the image.
SHOW CHAMPION VOTING & SCORING GUIDE
🗓️ SCHEDULETracking Period: Monday – Sunday (week prior to broadcast)Pre-Voting (IdolChamp): Thursday 8:00 PM – Sunday 3:00 PM KSTLive Broadcast: Wednesday, 5:00 PM KSTNote: No live voting for Show Champion.📊 SCORING CRITERIADigital (35% / 3,500 pts):Streaming & downloads from Melon, FLO, Genie, and BugsPhysical (15% / 1,500 pts):Album sales based on Hanteo Chart dataPre-Voting (20% / 2,000 pts):Votes on IdolChamp app (split between KR and Global/CH users)SNS (10% / 1,000 pts):YouTube views on the official music videoBroadcast (20% / 2,000 pts):Song plays and appearances on MBC M TV and related programs (e.g., Weekly Idol)🧩 HOW TO PREPARE✅ Collect Pink & Blue Chamsims
* Exchange for Show Champion pre-voting tickets on IdolChamp✅ Prepare K-Streaming Accounts
* Have access to Melon, FLO, Genie, and Bugs for digital streaming✅ Plan Album Purchases
* Buy from verified Hanteo retailers to ensure sales count
MCOUNTDOWN VOTING & SCORING GUIDE
🗓️ SCHEDULETracking Period: Monday – Sunday (week prior to broadcast)Pre-Voting (MNET+): Saturday 12:00 AM – Monday 11:59 PM KSTLive Broadcast: Thursday, 6:00 PM KSTNote: Live voting on MNET+ opens once nominees are announced.📊 SCORING CRITERIA
Digital (50% / 5,000 pts):Streaming, downloads, BGM, and V Coloring sales from official platforms recorded on Circle Chart’s digital dataPhysical (15% / 1,500 pts):Album sales from Circle Chart’s album sales dataPre-Voting (10% / 1,000 pts):Votes through MNET+ app during the pre-voting periodLive Voting (10% / 1,000 pts):Votes on MNET+ during the live broadcastSNS (15% / 1,500 pts):YouTube views on the official music video and short-form videos using the official sound on YouTube Shorts and TikTokBroadcast (10% / 1,000 pts):Stage performances and song plays on MCOUNTDOWN and other MNET programs🧩 HOW TO PREPARE✅ Create MNET+ Accounts
* Register on every available device for both pre-voting and live voting✅ Join the MCOUNTDOWN Community
* Access the MCD community within the MNET+ app to easily find the voting section✅ Prepare K-Streaming Accounts
* Have access to Melon, FLO, Genie, and Bugs for digital streaming contribution✅ Plan Album Purchases
* Buy from verified Circle Chart retailers to make sure sales are counted
MUSIC BANK VOTING & SCORING GUIDE
🗓️ SCHEDULETracking Period: Monday – Sunday (week prior to broadcast)Pre-Voting (FANCAST): Sunday 3:00 PM – Wednesday 11:00 AM KSTLive Broadcast: Friday, 5:15 PM KSTNote: No live voting for Music Bank.📊 SCORING CRITERIADigital (60% / 120,000 pts):Based on Circle Chart’s digital data — songs must appear on at least one Korean music chart’s weekly TOP 200Physical (5% / 10,000 pts):Album sales from Circle Chart’s album sales dataPre-Voting (10% / 2,000 pts):Votes cast through the fancast app during the pre-voting periodSNS (5% / 10,000 pts):YouTube and TikTok data provided by Circle ChartBroadcast (20% / 40,000 pts):Performance appearances and song plays on KBS programs, including Music Bank🧩 HOW TO PREPARE✅ Prepare K-Streaming Accounts
* Access Melon, FLO, Genie, and Bugs to contribute to digital chart performance✅ Plan Album Purchases
* Buy albums from verified Circle Chart retailers so physical sales are counted✅ Support Official Content
* Stream and engage with the official music video and TikTok content using the official sound
SHOW! MUSIC CORE VOTING & SCORING GUIDE
🗓️ SCHEDULETracking Period: Monday – next Monday (week prior to broadcast)
Pre-Voting (MuBeat): Tuesday 6:00 PM – Thursday 11:00 AM KST
Live Broadcast: Saturday, 3:20 PM KST
Note: Live voting on MuBeat opens once nominees are announced.📊 SCORING CRITERIADigital (50% / 5,000 pts):Based on Circle Chart’s digital data, combining streaming, downloads, BGM, and V Coloring sales from official platformsPhysical (10% / 1,000 pts):Album sales according to Circle Chart’s album sales chartPre-Voting (10% / 1,000 pts):
* 5% (500 pts) from the viewer committee
* 5% (500 pts) from MuBeat app votingLive Voting (10% / 1,000 pts):
* 5% (500 pts) from text voting
* 5% (500 pts) from MuBeat app votingSNS (10% / 1,000 pts):YouTube views on the official music videoBroadcast (10% / 1,000 pts):Performances and song plays on MBC programs, including Show! Music Core🧩 HOW TO PREPARE✅ Collect & Save Heart Beats on MuBeat
* Heartbeats for Pre Voting
Voting Tickets for Live Voting✅ Prepare K-Streaming Accounts
* Have access to Melon, FLO, Genie, and Bugs for digital streaming contribution✅ Plan Album Purchases
* Buy from verified Circle Chart retailers to ensure your purchases are counted
INKIGAYO VOTING & SCORING GUIDE
🗓️ SCHEDULETracking Period: Monday – next Monday (week prior to broadcast)
Pre-Voting (LiNC): Monday 12:00 AM – Friday 11:59 PM KST
Live Broadcast: Sunday, 3:40 PM KST
Note: Live voting on the Higher app begins once nominees are announced.📊 SCORING CRITERIADigital (50% / 5,000 pts):Streaming and downloads from official Korean music platformsPhysical (10% / 1,000 pts):Album sales based on Circle Chart’s album sales dataPre-Voting (5% / 500 pts):Votes cast through the LiNC app during the pre-voting periodLive Voting (5% / 500 pts):Votes through the Higher app during the live broadcastSNS (20% / 2,000 pts):YouTube views on the official music videoBroadcast (10% / 1,000 pts):Song plays and appearances on SBS programs and SBS Radio🧩 HOW TO PREPARE✅ Collect & Save Fan Points on LiNC
* Use these for pre-voting on the LiNC app✅ Collect & Save Rubies on Higher
* Use Rubies for live voting once nominees are announced✅ Prepare K-Streaming Accounts
* Access Melon, FLO, and Genie to contribute to digital chart performance✅ Plan Album Purchases
* Buy albums from verified Circle Chart retailers so your sales are counted
Where to watch the music shows?
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Here are the official channels and apps where you can watch each show live or catch their uploads
THE SHOW:
🔗 https://youtube.com/@thekpop?si=wdXtUorBrk0Bt4EG
SHOW CHAMPION:
🔗 https://youtube.com/@allthekpop?si=BPhoFgCsgQtTKNsl
MCOUNTDOWN:
Watch via MNET PLUS App: 🔗 https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/mnet-plus/id6443405421
MUSIC BANK:
🔗 https://youtube.com/@kbsworldtv?si=rnUmI_8vrbzKZleI
SHOW! MUSIC CORE:
🔗 https://youtube.com/@mbckpop?si=tc-a1sfbdnxFL0Av
INKIGAYO:
🔗 https://youtube.com/@sbskpop?si=4VEH6LL4zjNMIiBR
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