In 2020, 33 singles ranked number one on the chart and 25 music acts received first-place trophies. Two songs collected trophies for three weeks and achieved a
triple crown: "
Wannabe" and "
Not Shy", both by
Itzy. Of all releases for the year, only two songs earned a perfect score of 11,000 points: "
On" by
BTS and "I'm in Trouble" by
NU'EST.
Scoring system
April 26, 2018 – May 21, 2020
Scoring System: Digital Music Sales (45%), Album Sales (15%), Social Media Score (YouTube official music video views + SNS buzz) (20%), Global Fan Votes (10%), Mnet Broadcast Score (10%), SMS Live Vote 10%.[citation needed]
May 28, 2020 – present
Scoring System: Digital Sales (Melon, Genie, FLO) (45%), Album Sales (15%), Social Media (YouTube MV views) (15%), Global Fan Vote (15%), Mnet Broadcast (Mnet TV, MCD Stage, M2 Contents) (10%), Live Vote (for 1st nominees only) (10%).[1][2]
Chart history
SF9 (top) and
Loona (bottom) won their first-ever music show trophy on M Countdown for "Good Guy" and "
So What" respectively.
Kang Daniel (left) won his first M Countdown trophy as a soloist with "
2U".
Somi (right) achieved her first-ever music show win as a soloist with "
What You Waiting For".
^Park, Yoon-jin (January 2, 2020).
'엠카운트다운' 오늘(2일) 신년 특집…모모랜드, 컴백 무대 첫 공개 ['M Countdown' Today (2nd) New Year Special... Momoland's first comeback stage]. My Daily (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 26, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kim, Na-young (January 9, 2020).
‘엠카’ 모모랜드 1위 "믿어주시는 분께 행복 주겠다" 눈물 ['M-Countdown' Momoland No. 1 “I will give happiness to those who trust” Tears]. MK Sports (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kim, Joo-won (January 17, 2020).
'엠카운트다운' SF9, 데뷔 첫 음악방송 1위..눈물 흘리며 수상 소감 ['M Countdown' SF9, the first music broadcast on their debut]. Seoul Economy (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Lee, Dong-gun (January 23, 2020).
'엠카운트다운' 오늘(23일) 결방…'스튜디오 엠' 대체 편성 ["M Countdown" is canceled today (23rd)..."Studio M" alternative program]. Media Pen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 26, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
^Jung, Ji-hyun (January 30, 2020).
[종합] '엠카' SF9, 1월 마지막 주 1위…"큰 사랑 주셔서 감사" [[General] 'M-Countdown' SF9, 1st in the last week of January... "Thank you for the great love"]. My Daily (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 26, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, So-yeon (February 6, 2020).
'엠카' 젝스키스, 출연 없이 1위…여자친구·이달소·에버글로우 컴백 [종합] ['M-Countdown' Sechskis, No. 1 without appearance... GFriend·Dalso Lee·Everglow Comeback [General]]. X Sports News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Jeon, Hyo-jin (February 14, 2020).
[TV북마크] 여자친구, ‘엠카’ 1위…‘교차로’ 음악방송 2관왕 [[TV bookmark] GFriend, 'M Countdown' 1st place… 'Intersection' Music Broadcasting 2nd]. Sports Donga (in Korean).
Archived from the original on March 26, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kim, Soo-hyung (February 20, 2020).
"방시혁 대표에 감사" '엠카' 여자친구, 2관왕 '1위'‥위키미키·아이즈원 '컴백' [종합] ["Thanks to CEO Bang Si-hyuk" 'M Countdown' GFriend, 2 crowns '1st place'… Weki Meki·Iz*One 'comeback' [General]]. Osen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kim, Myung-mi (March 5, 2020).
‘엠카’ 방탄소년단, 아이즈원 꺾고 1위…개국 25주년 Mnet 빛냈다 ['M-Countdown' BTS, beat Iz*One and placed first... Mnet's 25th anniversary shined]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Choi, Hee-jae (March 12, 2020).
'첫 1위' 이달의 소녀, 'So What' 트로피 들고 '눈물'…빅톤· ITZY 컴백 (엠카) [종합] ['First Place' Loona, 'Tears' with 'So What' Trophy... VICTON·ITZY Comeback (M-KA) [General]]. X Sports News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on October 11, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
^Kim, Myung-mi (March 19, 2020).
ITZY, NCT 127 꺾고 ‘엠카운트다운’ 1위 “값진 상 감사해” [ITZY beat NCT 127 and placed 1st in 'M Countdown' "Thank you for the price award"]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, Soo-in (March 26, 2020).
‘엠카’ ITZY, NCT 127 꺾고 3월 마지막주 1위 "팬들에 감사" ['M-Countdown' ITZY beat NCT 127 and won first place in the last week of March "Thank you to fans"]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on March 26, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via Naver.
^Yeo, Do-kyung (April 2, 2020).
'엠카' ITZY, 강다니엘 제치고 1위.."트리플 크라운, 감사" [★밤TView] ['M Countdown' ITZY, beat Kang Daniel and ranked 1st.."Triple Crown, thanks"]. StarNews (in Korean).
Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2020 – via
Naver.
^Park, Su-in (April 9, 2020).
‘엠카운트다운’ 강다니엘, 세정 꺾고 출연없이 1위 ['M Countdown' Kang Daniel wins cleansing, No. 1 appearance]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on September 14, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020 – via
Naver.
^Lee, Seung-gil (April 16, 2020).
[종합] '엠카' (여자)아이들, 1위 "팬들에게 당당한 아티스트 되겠다" [[Overall] 'M Countdown' (G)I-dle, No. 1 "I will be a proud artist to fans"]. My Daily (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020 – via Naver.
^Gong, Mina (April 30, 2020).
'엠카운트다운' 갓세븐 1위 "아가새 못 봐서 아쉽지만 감사"[★밤TView] ['M Countdown' GOT7 No. 1 "I'm sorry I didn't see you yet, but thank you" [★ Night TView]]. Star News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2020 – via
Naver.
^Shin, So-won (May 7, 2020).
'엠카' 오마이걸 1위 "5월은 가정의 달, 팬+가족들 사랑해" ['M Countdown' Oh My Girl 1st place "May is Family Month, I love fans + family"]. TenAsia (in Korean).
Archived from the original on May 21, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
^Yeo, Do-kyung (May 14, 2020).
'엠카' 오마이걸 2주 연속 1위..뉴이스트·아스트로·볼빨 컴백[★밤TView] ['M-Countdown' Oh My Girl 2 weeks in a row.. NU'EST, Astro, and cheeks comeback [★Bam TView]]. StarNews (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kim, Miji (May 21, 2020).
'엠카' 뉴이스트 1위…류수정·켄 솔로데뷔→투바투·유빈 컴백[종합] ['M Countdown' NU'EST 1st place... Ryu Sujeong·Ken's solo debut → Tubatu·Yubin comeback [Comprehensive]]. X Sports News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, Ah-reum (May 28, 2020).
NCT127 ‘엠카’ 불참했지만..투모로우바이투게더 제치고 1위 [NCT127 'M-Countdown was absent, but... beats Tomorrow by Together and ranked first]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on October 14, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
^Lee, Ho-gil (June 4, 2020).
NCT 127, '엠카운트다운' 1위 등극...트와이스 컴백 [NCT 127, ranked first in 'M Countdown'... Twice comeback]. Newsis (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
^Park, Soo-in (June 11, 2020).
‘엠카’ 트와이스, 몬스타엑스 꺾고 1위 “원스 보고싶어, 꼭 보자” ['M Countdown' Twice beat Monsta X, 1st place 'I want to see Once, I will see you']. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2020 – via
Naver.
^Lee, Ho-gil (June 18, 2020).
우주소녀, '엠카운트다운' 1위…"부모님 사랑해" [Cosmic Girls, 'M Countdown' 1st place... "I love my parents"]. Newsis (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, Seo-yeon (June 25, 2020).
[종합]'엠카' 아이즈원, 백아연 꺾고 1위.."위즈원 감사, 남은 '환상동화' 활동 기대" [[Comprehensive] 'M-Countdown' Iz*One beats Baek A-Yeon and ranked first.]. Herald POP (in Korean).
Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
^Hwang, Ji-young (July 3, 2020).
세븐틴 '엠카운트다운' 1위 "9개월만의 컴백, 팬들에 감사" [Seventeen 'M Countdown' No. 1 "Comeback after 9 months, thanks to fans"]. Daily Sports (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Han, Jeong byul (July 9, 2020).
'엠카' 블랙핑크, 출연 없이 선미 꺾고 1위 ['M-Countdown' Blackpink, beat Sunmi without appearing and ranked 1st]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean).
Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (July 16, 2020).
'엠카' 블랙핑크 출연 없이 1위→7관왕, 여자친구·정세운·TOO 컴백(종합) [1st place without appearing in 'M-Countdown' Blackpink → 7 crowns, GFriend·Jeong Sewoon·TOO comeback (total)]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kwak, Hyun-soo (July 23, 2020).
[종합] ‘엠카운트다운’ 여자친구 ‘Apple’ 1위…독사과 공약 이행 [[General] 'M Countdown' GFriend 'Apple' 1st place… Fulfillment of the poison apple pledge]. Sports Donga (in Korean).
Archived from the original on July 23, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020 – via Naver.
^Hwang, Ji-young (October 29, 2020).
[이슈IS] 싹쓰리, 3분기 휩쓸고 롱런 음원파워 [[Issue IS] SSAK3, long run sound source power swept in the third quarter]. Daily Sports (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^No, Su-rin (August 6, 2020).
'엠카' 전소미, 8월 첫째 주 1위...'레몬 먹고 앵콜 무대' 공약 이행 [종합] ['M-Countdown' Jeon So-mi, 1st place in the first week of August...]. X Sports News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on October 8, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
^Jung, Ji-hyun (August 13, 2020).
[종합] '엠카' (여자)아이들, 강다니엘 제치고 8월 둘째주 1위…"네버랜드 사랑해" [[Overall] 'M Countdown' (G)I-dle, beat KangDaniel and ranked first in the second week of August… "I love Neverland"]. My Daily (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
^Lee, Seung-Rok (August 20, 2020).
"소연아, 고마워"…(여자)아이들, '덤디덤디'로 1위 '벌써 5관왕' [종합] ["Thank you, Soyeon"... (G)I-dle, 'Dum Dum Dum D' ranked 1st 'Already 5 Crowns' [Overall]]. My Daily (in Korean).
Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
^Shin, Sowon (August 27, 2020).
'엠카운트다운' 오늘(27일) 결방, '케이콘택트' 편성 ["M Countdown" will be cancelled today (27th) and "K-Contact" will be organized.]. TenAsia (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 26, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020 – via Naver.
^Su-rin, Noh (September 3, 2019).
'엠카' 있지(ITZY), 9월 첫째 주 1위...DAY6(Even of Day)·러블리즈·CLC 컴백 [종합] ['M-Countdown' Not Shy (ITZY), ranked #1 in the first week of September... DAY6 (Even of Day), Lovelyz and CLC comeback]. X Sport News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
^[ENG] 9월 첫째 주 1위 'ITZY'의 'Not Shy' 앵콜 무대! (Full ver.) M COUNTDOWN 200903 EP.680 [Top in 1st of September, ‘ITZY’ with 'Not Shy', Encore Stage! (in Full) M COUNTDOWN 200903 EP.680] (Online video). South Korea: Mnet K-POP. September 7, 2020. Event occurs at 00:03.
Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020 – via YouTube.
^Hee-jae, Choi (September 10, 2020).
'엠카' ITZY(있지), 데이식스 이븐오브데이 꺾고 1위…김남주·유아·원호 솔로 데뷔 [종합] ['M-Countdown' ITZY, beat Day6 "Even of Day" and placed 1st… Kim Nam-joo, Yoo-ah and Won-ho's solo debut]. X Sport News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kim, Nara (September 17, 2020).
'엠카' 있지(ITZY), 오마이걸 유아 꺾고 1위 '3주 연속' 기염 [종합] ['M-Countdown' Izzi (ITZY) beat Oh My Girl's YooA and won first place '3 weeks in a row']. My Daily (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020 – via Naver.
^Lee, Ho-gil (September 24, 2020).
스트레이 키즈, '엠카운트다운' 1위…"영광 나누겠다" [Stray Kids, 'M Countdown' 1st place... "I'll share the glory"]. Newsis (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Lee, Hana (October 1, 2020).
더보이즈, ‘엠카’ 1위·음방 2관왕 "더비 덕분, 감사해" [The Boyz, 1st place in 'M-Countdown' and 2 Eumbang titles “Thank you for Derby, thank you”]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Lee, Ho-gil (October 8, 2020).
더보이즈, '엠카운트다운' 2주 연속 1위…"좋은 모습 보답" [The Boyz, 'M Countdown' 2 weeks in a row... "Repaying for a good look"]. Newsis (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Lee, Si-yeon (August 15, 2020).
'엠카' 블랙핑크, 출연 없이 1위..NCT U 컴백[★밤TView] ['M Countdown' Blackpink, No. 1 without appearance... NCT U comeback]. StarNews (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020 – via Naver.
^Yeo, Do-kyung (October 29, 2015).
'엠카' 세븐틴, 블랙핑크 제치고 1위..트와이스·TXT 컴백[★밤TView] ['M-Countdown' Seventeen beat Blackpink, ranked 1st.. Twice and TXT comeback [★Bam TView]]. Star News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020 – via Naver.
^Lee, Seul (November 5, 2020).
'엠카' 트와이스 1위…마마무·몬스타엑스·AB6IX·박지훈 치열한 컴백 대전 [종합] ['M-Countdown' Twice 1st place... Mamamoo·Monsta X·AB6IX·Park Ji-hoon Fierce Comeback Battle [Comprehensive]]. Xports News (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via Naver.
^Soo-hyung, Kim (November 12, 2020).
트와이스, '엠카' 2주 연속 1위 질주 "활동 종료에도 감사, 원스♥덕분" [종합] [Twice, 'M-Countdown' runs 1st place for 2 weeks in a row "Thank you for the end of the activity, Once ♥ Thanks"]. Osen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, Ah-reum (November 19, 2020).
마마무 ‘엠카’ 1위 “활동 끝났지만 좋은 모습 보여줄 것” [Mamamoo's 'M Countdown' 1st place "I'm done with my activities, but I will show a good image"]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 19, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, Soo-in (November 26, 2020).
‘엠카운트다운’ 오늘(26일) 결방 ‘케이콘택트2’ 편성 ["M Countdown" will be cancelled today (26th) and "K-Contact 2" will be organized.]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kang, Min-kyung (December 10, 2020).
'엠카운트다운', 2주 연속 결방..'캡틴' 재방송·고스트나인 컴백 쇼케이스 ["M Countdown" has been cancelled for two consecutive weeks...Re-run of "Captain" and "Ghost Nine Comeback Showcase"]. StarNews (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kim, Soo-hyung (December 17, 2020).
"위즈원♥" 아이즈원, '엠카'서 또 1위‥김성규 최초무대 '컴백' [종합] ["Wiz One" ♥ Iz*One, another 1st place in 'M Countdown'… Kim Seong-gyu's first stage 'Comeback' [General]]. Osen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020 – via Naver.
^Yeo, Do-kyung (December 24, 2020).
'엠카' 아이즈원, 2주 연속 1위 "위즈원 사랑과 응원 덕분"[★밤TView] ['M-Countdown' Iz*One ranked 1st for 2 weeks in a row "Thanks to WizOne's love and support" [★Bam TView]]. StarNews (in Korean).
Archived from the original on December 24, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, Soo-in (December 31, 2020).
‘엠카운트다운’ 오늘(31일) 결방 ‘TMI NEWS’ 재방송 편성 ["M Countdown" today (31st) will be cancelled. "TMI NEWS" will be rerun.]. Newsen (in Korean).
Archived from the original on January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021 – via Naver.
^Lee, Sang-jin (December 31, 2020).
'엠카운트다운', 31일 결방 ["M Countdown", cancelled on the 31st.]. Asia News Agency (in Korean).
Archived from the original on January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.