On June 11, 2026, TREASURE walked off the M Countdown stage with a first-place trophy for "IF I" — the first time the group had topped that specific program since debuting in 2020. The moment was sealed by a member who happened to be standing on the other side of the podium.
June 11, 2026: What Happened on M Countdown and How TREASURE Won
TREASURE secured a first-place win for "IF I" on the June 11, 2026 broadcast of Mnet's M Countdown . The win came in a close contest: "IF I" finished on 6,328 points against aespa's "LEMONADE" at roughly 6,001 — a margin of about 327 points . M Countdown's chart combines digital, album, social/video, fan-vote, broadcast, and live-vote components, and per segment-scoring coverage aespa led the opening category before TREASURE pulled ahead across the remaining segments to take the trophy .
The episode itself was a crowded one. A total of 18 acts performed, including LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE (performing together), BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, MEOVV, izna, tripleS, FIFTY FIFTY, and EPEX . Against that field, the "IF I" result stood out as the group's first-ever win on this program .
The detail that gave the win its headline was the handover. TREASURE member Park Jeong-hwan (Junghwan), who also serves as an M Countdown MC, stepped to the podium and presented the first-place trophy to his own group . It is worth noting what this win was and was not: the verifiable record supports a single confirmed first-place finish on M Countdown for "IF I" on June 11, not a multi-show sweep. TREASURE's June stages on SBS Inkigayo and MBC Show! Music Core are documented as scheduled appearances rather than additional wins .
Why This Win Took Six Years — and What Makes It Different
The June 11 trophy was TREASURE's first-ever first-place finish specifically on Mnet's M Countdown, arriving roughly six years after the group's August 2020 debut . The group was not new to music-show podiums — it simply had never topped this particular program before. M Countdown had been the one major weekly stage to elude them, which is what gave the "IF I" win its specific significance.
TREASURE's earlier wins came on other broadcasts: Music Bank and Show Champion both crowned "JIKJIN" in 2022, and Show Champion again recognized "YELLOW" in 2025 . Against that track record, the M Countdown result completes a gap rather than opening a new chapter — the trophy a long-running act had repeatedly missed on this one program.
What also sets this comeback apart is the music. 'NEW WAV,' released June 1, 2026, was billed as TREASURE's first mini-album composed entirely of hip-hop tracks, with YG general producer Yang Hyun-suk overseeing production . That marked a clear stylistic shift from the group's prior releases and framed the win as a payoff for a deliberate change in direction.
The presentation added a dimension that is structurally rare on broadcast music shows. Member Park Jeong-hwan (Junghwan) serves as an M Countdown MC, so when the result was announced he handed the first-place trophy to his own group from the host position . A member crossing from the MC role to receive a milestone award alongside his bandmates is an uncommon overlap, and it gave the moment a personal weight beyond the standings.
NEW WAV and 'IF I' by the Numbers
The commercial and digital figures behind the win match its scale. TREASURE's 4th mini-album NEW WAV, released on June 1, 2026, surpassed 1 million pre-orders before it arrived and sold roughly 600,000 copies on its first day, qualifying as a million-seller at launch . Those numbers gave the broadcast result a chart foundation rather than a momentary surge, since M Countdown weights album and digital performance alongside fan and live votes.
The lead single's video moved just as quickly. The "IF I" music video, uploaded June 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, crossed 100 million YouTube views on June 13, 2026 at approximately 4:49 p.m. KST — a span of 11 days, 22 hours, and 49 minutes . At the time of reporting, that made it the fastest K-pop music video of 2026 to reach the milestone, TREASURE's own fastest MV to 100 million views, and the group's fourth video overall to clear the mark, after "BOY," "I LOVE YOU," and "JIKJIN" .
| Metric | Figure | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-orders | Over 1 million | Recorded before the June 1, 2026 release |
| First-day sales | ~600,000 copies | Million-seller status at launch |
| "IF I" MV to 100M views | 11 days, 22 hrs, 49 min | Reached June 13, 2026, ~4:49 p.m. KST |
| 2026 K-pop ranking | Fastest MV of 2026 | To 100M views at time of reporting |
Read together, the data points outline why the comeback resonated: a million-selling record, a record-fast video, and a first M Countdown trophy arriving within the same two-week window. The album was also billed as TREASURE's first composed entirely of hip-hop tracks, produced under YG's Yang Hyun-suk, marking a stylistic shift that the sales and streaming response appeared to reward .
Seoul Concerts, 'NANLINA,' and What Fans Are Watching Next
TREASURE closed the NEW WAV promotion window with three sold-out Seoul concerts and a follow-up single, keeping momentum alive well past the M Countdown win. The shows, billed "THE STAGE 2026 NEW WAV : LIVE IN SEOUL," ran for three nights at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium on June 19, 20, and 21, 2026 YG Family. On June 22, the group released "NANLINA," featuring rap unit HyunHaYo, extending the album's hip-hop run with new material Soompi.
For fans tracking chart eligibility, M Countdown applies a three-win cap before a song is retired from the chart YG Family. Because the June 11 result was "IF I"'s first trophy on the program, the single can still accumulate up to two additional first-place wins there. The next regular Thursday M Countdown episode airs June 25, 2026, so further broadcast stages and potential repeat wins remain in play.
The takeaway is concrete: as of June 24, 2026, the verifiable record is one confirmed M Countdown win for "IF I" on June 11, alongside a million-selling album, a record-fast 100-million-view video, three sold-out Seoul nights, and a fresh follow-up track. Whether the win count grows is the open question heading into the June 25 broadcast — but the comeback's first trophy, and the milestones around it, are already on the books.
Frequently asked questions
What is TREASURE's NEW WAV mini-album?
NEW WAV is TREASURE's 4th mini-album, released on June 1, 2026 . It was billed as the group's first project composed entirely of hip-hop tracks and was produced under YG general producer Yang Hyun-suk, with "IF I" serving as the lead single . The album crossed 1 million pre-orders to become a million-seller and recorded close to 600,000 first-day copies sold .
Was the June 11, 2026 M Countdown win TREASURE's first win ever?
No — it was their first win specifically on Mnet's M Countdown, not their first music-show trophy overall . TREASURE had earned earlier first-place trophies on other programs: Music Bank and Show Champion for "JIKJIN" in 2022, and Show Champion for "YELLOW" in 2025 . The June 11 result, roughly six years after the group's 2020 debut, closed the gap on the one program they had not yet topped.
Why did a TREASURE member present the award to TREASURE?
TREASURE member Park Jeong-hwan (Junghwan) holds a dual role as both a group member and a serving M Countdown MC . As the on-duty host when "IF I" was announced as the winner on June 11, 2026, he was the one to hand the first-place trophy to his own group — an unusual overlap of presenter and recipient that gave the moment added weight.
How fast did the 'IF I' music video reach 100 million views?
The "IF I" music video, uploaded June 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, crossed 100 million YouTube views on June 13, 2026 at approximately 4:49 p.m. KST — a span of 11 days, 22 hours, and 49 minutes . That made it the fastest K-pop music video of 2026 to reach the milestone at time of reporting, TREASURE's own fastest-ever to 100 million, and their fourth video to clear that mark after "BOY," "I LOVE YOU," and "JIKJIN" .
Can 'IF I' win M Countdown again?
Yes. M Countdown removes a song from chart contention after three first-place wins . With one win logged on June 11, 2026, "IF I" has up to two more opportunities while it remains chart-eligible. As of June 24, 2026, only that single win is confirmed, with the next regular Thursday episode falling on June 25 .
