BLACKPINK Triumphs With “JUMP” Plus Dynamic Performances on July 17th’s ‘M! Countdown’
The July 17th episode of M! Countdown brought a vibrant mix of K-pop stars, from well-known names to fresh faces, all delivering energetic performances that kept fans hooked throughout the show. In the end, it was BLACKPINK who took home the first-place trophy with their hit “JUMP,” racking up an impressive 7,792 points and edging out tough competition from fellow girl group TWICE.
Besides BLACKPINK’s win, the episode was packed with comeback stages that had fans buzzing. ASTRO’s Sanha returned with “EXTRA VIRGIN,” while ifeye treated audiences to a comeback stage with “r u ok?” ARrC also made a comeback performance with “awesome.” In addition, PURPLE KISS delivered their first-ever live stage of “DOREMI,” making it a special moment for both the group and their fans.
The lineup was diverse, featuring an array of artists and tracks that showed different musical styles. Groups like CRAVITY with “SWISH” and veteran boy band Super Junior performing “Express Mode” added to the variety. Solo acts also had their moments—Jeon So Mi performed “EXTRA,” and Jo Yu Ri debuted her dual stages “Growls and Purrs” alongside “Farewell for now!” to strong applause.
Here’s a quick rundown of the performers and their songs on the July 17th episode:
- HITGS – “CHARIZZMA”
- ifeye – comeback stage with “r u ok?”
- AHOF – “Rendezvous”
- Snowy Summer – “CLOSE YOUR EYES”
- ARrC – comeback with “awesome”
- F Girl – “Baby DONT Cry”
- ALLDAY PROJECT – “WICKED”
- ILLIT – “jellyous”
- PURPLE KISS – first-ever “DOREMI” performance
- CRAVITY – “SWISH”
- ASTRO (Sanha) – comeback stage “EXTRA VIRGIN”
- Jo Yu Ri – debut stages “Growls and Purrs” & “Farewell for now!”
- VIVIZ – “La La Love Me”
- Jeon So Mi – “EXTRA”
- NCT DREAM – first reveal of “BTTF”
- Super Junior – “Express Mode”
- ONE OR EIGHT – “365”
- NOWZ – “EVERGLOW”
Clearly, the stage on July 17th was more than just a competition; it was a showcase where both rising idols and established acts had their moments to shine. Fans were especially excited to see groups like PURPLE KISS debut a new song live, and solo artists like Jo Yu Ri launch her debut with two songs in one episode.
For anyone catching up or wanting to relive the performances, the episode featured full stages from many of the artists, including:
- NOWZ with “EVERGLOW”
- ONE OR EIGHT performing “365”
- Super Junior delivering “Express Mode”
- NCT DREAM’s “BTTF” debut
- Jeon So Mi’s “EXTRA”
- VIVIZ singing “La La Love Me”
- Jo Yu Ri’s double debut stages, “Growls and Purrs” and “Farewell for now!”
- ASTRO’s Sanha comeback with “EXTRA VIRGIN”
- CRAVITY performing “SWISH”
- PURPLE KISS‘s “DOREMI”
- ILLIT with “jellyous”
- ALLDAY PROJECT’s “WICKED”
- F Girl singing “Baby DONT Cry”
- ARrC’s comeback “awesome”
- Snowy Summer presenting “CLOSE YOUR EYES”
- AHOF with “Rendezvous”
- ifeye’s comeback “r u ok?”
- HITGS closing with “CHARIZZMA”
This episode of M! Countdown really highlighted how BLACKPINK continues to reign in the K-pop world while giving new and veteran artists a platform to connect with fans through fresh performances. The show’s mix of stages made it easy to see why it remains a staple in the weekly K-pop calendar, offering viewers everything from high-energy hits to heartfelt solo acts and special comeback moments.