(G)I-DLE has secured their first music show victory for "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)" on the February 5 episode of Mnet's "M Countdown."

The girl group earned 7,693 points to take first place, beating out KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)" in the final round. This marks (G)I-DLE's latest addition to their trophy collection as they promote their newest collaboration featuring skaiwater.

This week's music show landscape has seen a shift from EXO's recent "Crown" dominance. The veteran group had been on a winning streak, claiming four consecutive trophies including their January 31 victory on "Music Core" where they earned 8,721 points against ENHYPEN's "Knife" and fromis_9's "White Memories."

"Mono" represents (G)I-DLE's continued evolution as artists, featuring their first official collaboration with the rising R&B artist skaiwater. The track has been gaining momentum since its release, and this M Countdown win validates the positive reception from both fans and the general public.

The February 5 M Countdown episode also featured performances from BABYMONSTER and CORTIS, showcasing the diverse range of acts currently promoting on Korean music shows. BABYMONSTER's appearance continues their active promotion schedule as YG Entertainment's newest girl group builds their presence in the industry.

(G)I-DLE's victory comes as the group maintains their reputation for experimental sounds and bold artistic choices. "Mono" adds another unique entry to their discography, blending their signature style with skaiwater's R&B influences.

With music show competitions heating up this February, fans can expect more surprises as various groups battle for the top spots across different programs throughout the week.