Aespa Triumphs with “Dirty Work” and Charismatic Performances on July 12’s ‘Show! Music Core’
On July 12th, MBC’s Show! Music Core aired another exciting lineup of performances, with aespa taking the top spot for their latest track, “Dirty Work.” The group’s confident and focused stage stood out once again, reinforcing why they’re such a powerful force in the K-pop world right now.
When accepting their first-place trophy, aespa made sure to give a warm shoutout to their fans.
"We were able to win thanks to our MY who always support and cheer for us. We’re truly thankful and love you all so much." aespa
Alongside aespa, the broadcast featured a diverse mix of artists pushing fresh songs. The lineup included notable acts like Super Junior with “Express Mode” and TWICE performing “THIS IS FOR.” Both groups brought their unique styles, continuing to highlight their solid fanbases and artistry.
Newcomers and other established groups also performed, creating a varied show that had something for almost every K-pop fan. For example, Jeon Somi delivered her track “EXTRA,” while Han Seung Woo took the stage with “STOP IT.” Fans of boy groups had ONEUS presenting “X,” and rising names like ALLDAY PROJECT with “FAMOUS” and n.SSign with “Itty Bitty” also made the list.
In addition, there were soulful and energetic performances, such as HaHa’s “Sunny Day,” featuring Young K from DAY6, and VIVIZ with “La La Love Me.” Other stages included ILLIT’s “jellyous,” F Girl’s “Baby DONT Cry,” and Blingone’s “Mister,” each adding their own flavor to the night.
Here’s a quick rundown of every performer and their song from the July 12th episode:
- aespa – “Dirty Work” (Winner)
- Blingone – “Mister”
- NouerA – “n (number of cases)”
- CLOSE YOUR EYES – “Snowy Summer”
- HITGS – “CHARIZZMA”
- F Girl – “Baby DONT Cry”
- AHOF – “Rendezvous”
- NOWZ – “EVERGLOW”
- ALLDAY PROJECT – “FAMOUS”
- n.SSign – “Itty Bitty”
- ILLIT – “jellyous”
- ONEUS – “X”
- Han Seung Woo – “STOP IT”
- Jeon Somi – “EXTRA”
- VIVIZ – “La La Love Me”
- HaHa – “Sunny Day” (Feat. Young K of DAY6)
- TWICE – “THIS IS FOR”
- Super Junior – “Express Mode”
With this balance of veteran artists and fresh talent, Show! Music Core keeps delivering an energetic snapshot of K-pop’s current scene. The stage was definitely lit on July 12th, and aespa‘s climb to the top was the highlight everyone noticed.
For those who missed the broadcast or want to revisit the performances, the songs are available online with various videos showcasing each act’s unique stage presence. Whether it’s the intense choreography of aespa‘s “Dirty Work” or HaHa’s laid-back vibes on “Sunny Day,” the episode had it all.
Below are a few of the standout performances from the July 12th episode:
Super Junior – Express Mode
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TWICE – THIS IS FOR
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aespa – Dirty Work
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HaHa (Feat. Young K (DAY6)) – Sunny Day
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VIVIZ – La La Love Me
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Jeon Somi – EXTRA
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Han Seung Woo – STOP IT
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ONEUS – X
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ILLIT – jellyous
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n.SSign – Itty Bitty
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ALLDAY PROJECT – FAMOUS
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NOWZ – EVERGLOW
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AHOF – Rendezvous
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F Girl – Baby DONT Cry
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HITGS – CHARIZZMA
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CLOSE YOUR EYES – Snowy Summer
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NouerA – n (number of cases)
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Blingone – Mister
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This lineup confirms that K-pop’s energy on Show! Music Core is as high as ever, with aespa leading the charge and many other stars keeping things exciting.