The group IVE has claimed the top trophy on Mnet's "M Countdown."

On the April 27 evening broadcast of Mnet's "M Countdown," IVE took the top spot for the last week of April with their first full-length album's title track "I AM," defeating BLACKPINK's Jisoo and her song "FLOWER."

Upon receiving the award, IVE's Jang Won-young said, "We didn't expect to win today, but we're so grateful to our fans for this wonderful news, and we hope to create many beautiful memories during the rest of our promotions."

An Yu-jin added, "Thank you to our agency family and staff who worked hard for this album. We will continue to work hard in the future."

IVE's title track "I AM" is a song that conveys a powerful message about discovering a different self from yesterday and living a life with confidence. Collaborating with lyricist Kim Eana, IVE expressed their unique confidence, and the explosive vocals combined with drum beats and bass create a dynamic sound.

Jisoo's "FLOWER" is a highly addictive dance track with a unique sound, featuring a minimal arrangement and dreamy atmosphere.

In the meantime, the broadcast featured comeback stages from BIGBANG's Taeyang, SEVENTEEN, and NCT's Do Jae-jung (Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo), as well as WEi's "Road to M Countdown" stage.

Making his long-awaited music scene comeback, Taeyang performed his heartfelt ballad and title track "In My Heart" on a music show for the first time.

SEVENTEEN, who continues to rewrite K-pop history, unveiled an epic performance of their new song "Son Goku" with their trademark flawless group choreography.

NCT's DoJaeJung (Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo) captivated with a mesmerizing stage for "Perfume," featuring restrained and sexy choreography.

Additionally, Tanaka's comeback stage was revealed for the first time, attracting attention. Tanaka collaborated with Kim Tae-won of Boohwal for the song "Memories Are Here," showcasing a charmingly different atmosphere than her usual style.

As the Season 7 winners of "Road to M Countdown," WEi delivered a powerful performance of "Spray."

Other performers included Lee Gi-kwang, WOODZ, Xdinary Heroes, and DRIPPIN, showcasing dazzling stages.

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