EXO takes 2nd win with "Crown" + Powerful performance on January 29th’s Mnet's 'M! Countdown'!

BY Demian09 · January 29, 2026

On the January 29th broadcast of Mnet’s 'M! Countdown,' EXO’s "Crown" and ENHYPEN’s "Knife" were nominated for first place. After the scores were tallied, EXO came out on top with a total of 8,406 points.

Their score breakdown included 3,104 points in digital music, 1,500 album points, 1,104 global social media points, 1,000 global fan vote points, and 698 Mnet broadcast points. With this win, EXO achieved their second music show victory for "Crown."

Previously, the group also took first place on the January 28th broadcast of MBC’s 'Show Champion' with the same track. In addition to their win, EXO impressed viewers with a powerful and charismatic performance, once again proving their stage presence and teamwork.

Singers & Performers on January 29th episode of ‘M! Countdown’

Tak Song I – "Were We Happy"
Catch The Young – "Amplify"
dodree – "Just Like a Dream"
ONE OR EIGHT – "TOKYO DRIFT"
XG – "HYPNOTIZE"
LNGSHOT – "FaceTime"
AxMxP – "PASS"
POW – "Come True"
LA POEM – "Meant to Be"
ALPHA DRIVE ONE – "FREAK ALARM"
KiiiKiii – "404 (New Era)"
8TURN – "BRUISE"
YOUNG POSSE – "VISA"
TNX – "CALL ME BACK"
WHIB – "ROCK THE NATION"
ONEUS – "Grenade"
i-dle – "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)"
SAY MY NAME – "Hard to Love"

With two trophies now under their belt for "Crown," EXO’s comeback continues to gain momentum. Their latest win not only reflects strong fan support but also their enduring presence as top-tier performers on the music show stage.

SAY MY NAME - Hard to Love