M COUNTDOWN will air its final transmission of 2026 on October 22, prior of the MAMA AWARDS

On October 21, an industry source told a Korean media site that 'M COUNTDOWN' will end the year with tomorrow's broadcast on October 22. This is the final broadcast of the year, and the show is likely to return next year." According to the source, the program is taking a brief vacation to focus all of its efforts on the '2026 MAMA AWARDS,' which will take place next month, and it is scheduled to return with the new year in 2027.

On the same day, an official from 'M COUNTDOWN' confirmed the news, adding that 'M COUNTDOWN' would cease with tomorrow's show on October 22. It is the last transmission of the year, and the date of its return has not yet been determined." The official said, "We will notify you once it has been decided."