How TourS Surged to 1st Place on ‘Inkigayo’: A Deep Dive into Their Winning Strategy

Lim Si-ryeong | 2026.05.11

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Inkigayo — Tours No. 1 / Photo: Screengrab from SBS
[Sports Today reporter Lim Si-ryeong] Tours clinched the top trophy on SBS's music program Inkigayo.

On the May 10 broadcast of Inkigayo, AKMU's \"Joy, Sorrow, Beautiful Heart,\" AKMU's \"Rumored Paradise,\" and Tours' \"I'll Follow You\" were the contenders for the weekly No. 1 spot.

Tours took first place that day with a total of 4,743 points. AKMU's \"Rumored Paradise\" finished second, followed by \"Joy, Sorrow, Beautiful Heart\" in third.

When the host called Tours as No. 1, the group appeared overwhelmed, stunned by the moment. \"We poured our hearts into preparing this album, and we feel our efforts have reached people,\" they said. \"Thank you to our fans, to the staff who worked tirelessly with us, and to the members — everyone worked so hard.\"

Meanwhile, the May 10 episode of Inkigayo featured performances from Gavy NJ, NAZE, NEXZ, BABYMONSTER, Billlie, XngHan & Xoul, ILLIT, UNCHILD, NCT WISH, ORβIT, YUHZ, Lee Ye-jun, Lee Chae-yeon, ifeye, CORTIS, CRAVITY, KIIRAS, and Tours.

[Sports Today reporter Lim Si-ryeong ent@stoo.com]
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