12-Year Idol Scores First Music Show Win Over BTS, Fans React Wildly

Red Velvet’s Irene scores her first solo music show win with “Biggest Fan” on April 10’s Music Bank — beating BTS’s comeback track “Swim.”

The showdown was intense. Irene’s “Biggest Fan,” her first comeback since debuting solo, went head-to-head against BTS’s “Swim,” their first release after military-related hiatuses. Irene took the crown with 7,062 points, while BTS earned 5,601 points.

What made the win even more memorable? Irene didn’t realize she had won right away. The MCs didn’t announce the winner, so she only caught on when handed flowers. She looked stunned but quickly recovered to deliver a bright, grateful speech.

Her reaction clip blew up on X, racking up over 2.6 million views in a single repost.

Fans of both Irene and BTS flooded social media with congratulations and amusement over her surprised reaction.

CONGRATS IRENE!!!! OMGGGGG AAAAAAAAAAAA #BiggestFan1stwin
— 슬린 (@seurrene_)

Congratulations IRENE! And congratulations BTS! Thank you to everyone who contributed. Please just support and celebrate Irene. Let’s stay away from negativity!
— Red Velvet Charts (@ChartsRV)

At the end, Irene wasn’t looking at the scores and the MCs didn’t announce the winner , so she was really shocked when she was given the flowers LOL you deserved it so much, Irene
— Elle ???????? (@chobomseulrene)

Irene’s first solo Music Bank win marks a major milestone in her career, celebrated by fans and fellow artists alike.