“Thank you Flover!” — fromis_9 celebrates a fresh start with a well-earned first-place win.
In a moment brimming with emotion and significance, girl group fromis_9 clinched first place on KBS2's 'Music Bank' on July 4th with their newest title track "LIKE YOU BETTER", marking a powerful comeback and an important milestone in their evolving career.
The victory, earned with the title song of their 6th mini-album ‘From Our 20’s’, is especially meaningful as it comes during a major transitional period for the group. Having recently reorganized as a five-member team and moved from Pledis Entertainment to the smaller ASND Entertainment, this comeback is their first under the new agency—and the win shows that the group's star power hasn’t faded one bit.
Clutching the trophy with surprise and gratitude, the members humbly shared, “We never expected this, but we sincerely thank Flover,” referring to their fandom. “We will continue to be a fromis_9 that works hard in the future.”
On the ‘Music Bank’ stage, fromis_9 turned heads with their fresh and vibrant styling, delivering the kind of cool, confident performance fans have come to adore. Their signature energy sparkled more than ever, signaling both a return and a rebirth.
Their latest album, ‘From Our 20’s’, is a candid reflection on the emotions and life experiences the members have encountered in their twenties. The title track "LIKE YOU BETTER" dives into the theme of love from various angles, blending a bright synthesizer line, live guitar performance, and an explosive, addictive chorus that’s clearly resonating with listeners worldwide.
Within just four days of its release, the song’s music video had already racked up over 10 million views, and the track quickly climbed into the upper ranks of both domestic and international music charts, underlining its widespread appeal.
Fromis_9’s journey has been anything but ordinary. The group first emerged in 2017 through Mnet’s audition program ‘Idol School’, and since then, they’ve navigated a series of agency changes—from Stone Music Entertainment, to Off The Record Entertainment, then to Pledis under HYBE, and now, their new home at ASND Entertainment.
Their recent reorganization as a five-member unit, following the departure of four members, placed even more pressure on this comeback—but the group has responded with grace, power, and proof that their bond with fans remains unshakable.
This week’s win is particularly remarkable given the competition—fromis_9 beat out aespa, one of K-pop’s leading girl groups under SM Entertainment, who recently made their own comeback with the sultry single “Dirty Work.”
The surprising yet well-deserved victory sent waves of celebration through online communities, with netizens flooding forums and social media to congratulate the group on their perseverance and success. Many praised the group’s determination and emotional strength in continuing their career with renewed energy, even after so many changes.
Watch their grand moment here as fromis_9 beams with joy, holding their well-earned trophy on stage: