Mnet’s flagship music show, M Countdown, is making several changes to better connect with K-pop fans and stay up-to-date with 2024’s trends. First, they’re updating their weekly music chart to better reflect what’s popular in music right now. This means they’ll be taking into account how often songs are used in short-form videos on social media (presumably on platforms like TikTok) when deciding its rank.
Before, M Countdown’s chart rankings included 10% from views of official music videos on YouTube. Now, they’ll also consider how much a song is trending in short-form videos, which could affect its chart position. The new ranking system will give equal weight to a song’s popularity in South Korea and elsewhere, based on streaming numbers. This recognizes the global reach of K-pop stars and their music.
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As of January 11, 2024, the Mnet M Countdown chart has a few changes as follows:
– Global Fan Voting (Pre-voting): has been reduced and now accounts for 10% of the total score
– SNS: currently accounts for 15%, including official MV views on YouTube + Short-form… pic.twitter.com/LaYiC7Y6Ub— KPOP Music Show Analysis (@KshowAnalysis) January 11, 2024
M Countdown is taking a fresh direction
Besides changing how they rank songs, M Countdown will introduce new segments in the show. These will not only feature new music but also focus on trending performances, photos, and other exciting content that K-pop fans are interested in.
The show is also reimagining the way idols interact with fans in the audience. The physical space for fan interactions will expand from the studio to the external lobby. Mnet plans to host events like comeback interviews and mini-fan meetings in these spaces. Additionally, new audience seating will be added on the second floor, allowing more fans to experience the show live.
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Finally, the iconic M Countdown logo itself has received a makeover. The new logo was first used on the January 11 broadcast. It symbolizes the fresh direction the show is taking in 2024. All these changes followed the recent addition of two new MCs earlier this month. After (G)-IDLE’s Miyeon stepped down, BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun and RIIZE’s Sohee joined the show. Starting January 11, they began co-hosting alongside ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin.
With these changes, M Countdown is set to offer a more dynamic and engaging experience for K-pop fans worldwide. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: These changes will take the show to greater heights in 2024. Source: X/@MnetMcountdown.
