K-Pop — Entry No. 1133
인기가요 1위
inkigayo-win · noun
인기가요 1위
inkigayo-win
[in-kee-gah-yoh one]
nounbeginner
Meaning
First place win on Inkigayo, SBS’s legendary weekly music show. A prestigious award proving peak popularity during a specific week, often celebrated across entire fandoms.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Inkigayo 1st place wins are announced at the end of each broadcast and celebrated instantly across social media. IVE, NewJeans, and Stray Kids have earned numerous Inkigayo wins, with fan voting battles becoming intense competition. Winning feels especially meaningful due to the show’s long history since 1993.
Example Sentences
인기가요 1위! 우리가 했어!!
in-gi-ga-yo 1-wi! uriga haesseo!!
Inkigayo 1st! We won!! (immediate fandom celebration)
이번 주는 누가 인기가요 1위일까?
ibon-ju-neun nuga in-gi-ga-yo 1-wi ilkka?
Who will win Inkigayo 1st place this week? (speculation before announcements)
인기가요 무대 준비는 거의 다 됐어
in-gi-ga-yo mudae junbi-neun geoui da dwaesseo
Inkigayo stage preparation is almost done (pre-show nerves)
⚠️ Don’t use inkigayo-win when…
Fandoms engage in intense ‘voting battles’ to secure Inkigayo wins; this competition can escalate into fan conflict and negativity. Streaming manipulation and vote rigging rumors circulate during high-stakes weeks.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My School President — characters engage in friendly fan wars over idol chart positions
- K-Pop: NewJeans — consecutive Inkigayo 1st place wins for ‘Super Shy’ established their immense popularity
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