NCT 127 earned their first music show trophy for their title track "Blingy" on the September 5 episode of MBC's "Music Core."

The group competed against BIGBANG's "BiiiG" and ALPHA DRIVE ONE's "BORN DIRE" for first place, ultimately securing the win with 8,741 points. The victory marks a significant moment for the group's current promotion cycle.

Alongside NCT 127's performance and win, Music Core featured a lineup of artists across multiple genres. Girls' Generation-HRS performed "Lowkey In Love" and "Skibidi," while solo and group acts including MONSTA X, SHINee's Taemin, SEVENTEEN's Dino, and Chungha also took the stage. Newer acts like ALPHA DRIVE ONE, NEXZ, TEMPEST's Hanbin, TNX, and others rounded out the show.

The episode showcased the breadth of Korea's music scene, from veteran groups to emerging artists, all competing and performing for viewers. Music Core remains one of South Korea's longest-running music shows, airing live performances and announcing chart-based winners each week.