The Show
Network: SBS M
Airs: Tuesdays 6pm (KST)
Watch: The K-POP YouTube Channel
Tracking: Saturday (KST) to Friday (KST)
Eligibility: Artists must be scheduled to attend or pre-record their performance in order to be nominated.
Score Breakdown
Digital: 4,000 points (40%)
Stream/download the song on Korean streaming services (ex. MelOn, Genie, Bugs, FLO)
SNS: 2,000 points (20%)
Number of music video views on YouTube
Stream the official music video on both primary channels (ex. Official ARTMS, CHUU official, Loossemble, PAIX PER MIL) and secondary channels (ex. 1theK, Warner Music Korea)
Performance videos, alternate versions, etc. do not contribute to this score
Broadcast: 1,500 points (15%)
SBS M must choose to play the song on their TV programming for the artist to earn points
Views/ratings on content have no effect on the score.
Physicals: 1,000 points (10%)
Purchase physical albums from Hanteo certified sellers (ex. YES24, Synnara Records, Ktown4u)
Live Vote: 1,000 points (10%)
Must place in the top 3 to be included in the live vote
Voting is open when the show airs (Tuesdays 6pm KST)
Pre-Vote: 500 points (5%)
Voting is open Friday 8pm (KST) to Monday 2pm (KST)