AHOF shocks K-pop by beating aespa on Music Bank just one week after debut!
On July 11’s Music Bank, AHOF snagged the win over aespa’s “Dirty Work” with their track “Rendezvous” by over 1500 votes. The hot rookie group, who debuted on July 1, stunned fans by taking down the massive girl group with this being their third win already.
AHOF was formed through the survival show Universe League that aired late 2024, known for its sports-like trading system. Their final lineup includes former LUMINOUS members Steven, Jeongwoo, Shuaibo; PLUUS’s JL, Juwon, Chihen, Daisuke; and former TO1’s Cha Woongki and Han.
Their debut MV boasts an impressive 27 million views—remarkable for a rookie group outside major labels.
Fans and netizens, including aespa supporters, are praising AHOF for their powerhouse vocals and strong showing at just a week old. AHOF’s fandom is also being credited for their intense voting power.
"Against aespa? Wow. Congrats to them. They’re like a week old rookie group. But i find their vocals top notch."
— Altair (@kokoro_kubari)"ahof’s fandom has got to be one of the best fandoms in voting ever. this is insane for a group that is only one week old!"
— (@choikeyk)"against aespa oh i have to say roty"
— la bew bew (@dyoongae)
AHOF’s swift rise and third music show win mark them as serious Rookie Of The Year contenders. Their victory over aespa is shaking up the scene fast.
