aespa wins with “Rich Man” + Dynamic performances on September 27th’s 'Show! Music Core'!

BY Demian09 · September 27, 2025

On the September 27 broadcast of MBC’s 'Show! Music Core,' aespa claimed first place with their hit track “Rich Man.”

The candidates for this week’s No. 1 trophy were IVE’s “XOXZ,” IU’s “Bye, Summer,” and aespa’s “Rich Man.” In the end, aespa took the win with a total score of 6,807 points, despite not appearing on the show. IVE followed in second place with 5,275 points, while IU placed third with 4,270 points.

List of Singers and Songs from September 27th’s 'Show! Music Core'

STAYC – “Stereotype”
Youngbin – “Freak Show”
AxMxP – “I Did It”
JUNHEE – “Too Bad (15:00)”
CORTIS – “GO!”
BADVILLAIN – “THRILLER”
Ham Ji Woo – “Galilei Galileo” + “Shooting Star”
ALL(H)OURS – “READY 2 RUMBLE”
Hearts2Hearts – “Pretty Please”
LUN8 – “Lost”
KickFlip – “Band-Aid” & “My First Love Song”
Dayoung – “number one rockstar”
CIX – “WONDER YOU”
Lee Jun Young – “Why Are You Doing This to Me” & “Bounce”
Suho – “Who Are You”
The KingDom – “Last Flower”

With this win, aespa continues to solidify their status as one of K-pop’s leading acts, marking another achievement in their successful promotions.

The KingDom - Last Flower