Rookie Group Say My Name Wins First #1 Award 451 Days After Debut; Major Groups Including BTS and BIGBANG Announce 2026 Activities

Rookie girl group Say My Name secured their first Music Show #1 trophy 451 days after their Debut. They achieved this first victory on the September 9 episode of KBS2’s Music Bank with their song “UFO (ATTENT!ON)”, drawing attention for their emotional acceptance speech during the award ceremony.

The group expressed their joy by saying, “We are truly happy to receive our first #1 award, and it would have been impossible without our Fandom Name, Romi. We are grateful to Director Kim Jae-jung, CEO No Hyun-tae, and everyone at INCODE.” On stage, Say My Name performed both “Bad Idea” and “UFO”, demonstrating a wide range of performance styles from playful charm to positive energy.

“UFO” conveys a positive and empowering message that encourages people to accept themselves as they are and pursue the things they love. The group’s confident and energetic performances amplified this message even further. Say My Name’s new album “&Our Vibe” broke previous first-week sales records by selling more than twice as many copies as earlier releases, and it also topped various music charts.

Meanwhile, BTS has announced their return with a new album and world tour following their long hiatus due to military service, while G-Dragon, the Leader of BIGBANG, hinted at a Comeback in 2026, raising expectations among fans. As the new and old generations of K-pop artists become more active in 2026, vibrant energy is expected to fill the Music Shows.