The latest episode of 'M! Countdown,' aired on May 8th, was a dazzling celebration of K-pop that embraced a lively Spring Festival theme, delivering electrifying performances and unexpected collaborations.

Broadcast globally to an enthusiastic audience, this episode showcased a mix of legendary stars and rising newcomers. A highlight of the night was MEOVV's magnetic performance of their anthem 'HANDS UP,' which struck a chord with fans and critics alike, ultimately securing them a well-deserved first-place finish.

Showcasing K-pop's Finest: Who Performed?

The night featured a stellar lineup of artists, including:

- DAY6 – 'Welcome to the Show' - TWS – 'Plot Twist' - (G)I-DLE – 'Fate' - RIIZE – 'Hug' - TWICE – 'CHEER UP' - SEVENTEEN’s BSS – 'Fighting' (Feat. Lee Young Ji) - IVE – 'I AM' - Psy – 'That That' (Prod. & Feat. SUGA of BTS) - Jung Kook (BTS) – 'Standing Next to You' - Han-bin, Jae-hyun, So-hee – 'Love Equation' (original by VIXX) - Bada, Ten, Ju Yeon, Koko – 'Danger + Rover + Birthday' - ZEROBASEONE – 'Road Movie' (Hip-hop Ver.) - BOYNEXTDOOR – 'Hot Summer' (original by f(x)) - Mark – '+82 Pressin’' (Feat. Haechan) - Jeong Eun Ji, Seo In Guk – 'Couple' - G-Dragon – 'TOO BAD' (Feat. Anderson .Paak) - Stray Kids – 'Back Door' - izna – 'SIGN' - NCT WISH – 'poppop' - Jennie – 'Mantra' - SEVENTEEN – 'Super' - aespa – 'Whiplash'.

This vibrant array of performances underscored the dynamic and diverse landscape of contemporary K-pop, featuring thrilling comebacks and unforgettable collaborations.

MEOVV's triumphant victory with 'HANDS UP' marks them as a formidable new entrant in the music scene, leaving fans excited about their future endeavors.