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triple crown
What does triple crown mean?
An honor for a song that wins first place on the same music program for three consecutive weeks. Traditionally led to being exempt from further competition on that show.
"They achieved a triple crown on Inkigayo with that single."
Origin
English 'triple crown', adopted for K-pop music-show wins.
Frequently asked questions
What is a triple crown in K-pop?
It's when a song wins first place on the same music show for three consecutive weeks, a notable back-to-back achievement.
What happens after a triple crown?
Traditionally, achieving a triple crown meant the song was retired from further competition on that program, so it could no longer win there.
Is the K-pop triple crown related to other 'triple crowns'?
The name is borrowed from the general English term for winning three related honors, adapted specifically for music-show wins.
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