On the July 4th broadcast of KBS2’s Music Bank, girl group fromis_9 took home the top honor with their newest hit, “LIKE YOU BETTER,” in what turned out to be an emotional and celebratory moment.
This victory marks a significant milestone for the group, especially following their recent transition to a new agency, ASND Entertainment.
Accepting the award, the members expressed sincere gratitude, acknowledging their fans—called flover—and their company staff.
“We didn’t expect to receive such a meaningful award so soon,” they said, visibly touched by the win.
The broadcast featured a power-packed lineup of artists that highlighted K-pop’s ever-diverse music scene.
Alongside fromis_9’s winning performance, fans were treated to strong showings from top-tier acts like ENHYPEN, who performed their song “Outside,” and LE SSERAFIM, who delivered a special English version of “DIFFERENT.”
Several groups marked their comebacks, including aespa with the much-anticipated “Dirty Work,” ONEUS with “X,” NouerA with a dual performance of “BNB” and “n (number of cases),” Han Seung Woo with “STOP IT,” and Wonho with the touching track “Better Than Me.”
New talent also made its mark on the stage, with AHOF debuting their track “Rendezvous” and Baby DONT Cry introducing their uniquely titled song, “F Girl.”
Other standout performances came from KARD with “Touch,” Blingone with “Mister,” CRAVITY with “SET NET G0?,” and ILLIT with the energetic “Do the Dance.”
Emotional and summery tunes were delivered by H1-KEY with “Summer Was You,” WISH with “PALM TREE,” RESCENE with “Deja Vu,” and Park Ji Hyeon with “It melts.”
CATCH THE YOUNG added a charming note with “Ideal Type,” while Dickpunks wrapped the set with their vibrant number “Rainbow.”
The episode was a celebration of variety and vitality, showcasing the strength of both veteran acts and rising stars.
From feel-good summer anthems to comeback bangers and heartfelt debuts, the stage reflected the rich diversity of the current K-pop landscape.
But the spotlight firmly belonged to fromis_9, whose performance, sincerity, and fan connection won the night.
Their victory, achieved so soon after joining a new agency, signals a strong new chapter for the group and sets the tone for what could be their most successful era yet.
