KOREAN SHOWS VOTING APP TUTORIALS
Voting apps are important in Korean music shows because they help determine the weekly winners and show the strong support of fans worldwide. Through apps like Mubeat or Idol Champ, both Korean and international fans can vote for their favorite artists, contributing to their scores alongside digital and album sales. Winning on these shows boosts the artist’s recognition, media exposure, and credibility, while also strengthening fandom unity and teamwork during comeback promotions.
STAR PLANET
The voting app Star Planet is used for the weekly music show The Show (broadcast on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM KST).🗓️ SCHEDULE
Pre-Voting (Star Planet): Friday 8:00 PM – Monday 2:00 PM KST
Live Voting: Tuesday, 5:00 PM KST
IDOL CHAMP
The voting app Idol Champ is used for the weekly music show Show Champion (broadcast on Wednesday at 5:00 PM KST).🗓️ SCHEDULE
Pre-Voting (IdolChamp): Thursday 8:00 PM – Sunday 3:00 PM KST
MNET PLUS
The voting app Mnet Plus is used for the weekly music show Mcountdown (broadcast on Thursday at 6:00 PM KST).🗓️ SCHEDULE
Pre-Voting (MNET+): Saturday 12:00 AM – Monday 11:59 PM KST
Note: Live voting on MNET+ opens once nominees are announced.
FANCAST
The voting app Fancast is used for the weekly music show Music Bank (broadcast on Friday at 5:15 PM KST).🗓️ SCHEDULE
Pre-Voting (FANCAST): Sunday 3:00 PM – Wednesday 11:00 AM KST
MUBEAT
The voting app Mubeat is used for the weekly music show Music Bank (broadcast on Saturday at 3:20 PM KST).🗓️ SCHEDULE
Pre-Voting (MuBeat): Tuesday 6:00 PM – Thursday 11:00 AM KST
LINC
The voting app Linc is used for the weekly music show Inkigayo (broadcast on Sunday at 3:40 PM KST).🗓️ SCHEDULE
Pre-Voting (LiNC): Monday 12:00 AM – Friday 11:59 PM KST
HIGHER
The voting app Higher is used for the weekly music show Inkigayo (broadcast on Sunday at 3:40 PM KST).🗓️ SCHEDULE
Note: Live voting on the Higher app begins once nominees are announced.
