Korean songstress IU and duo unit Trouble Maker, composed of 4minute's Hyun-a and BEAST's Hyun-seung, were awarded with wins on televised music shows over the weekend.
IU beat out female idols Girls' Generation on KBS' Friday music program "Music Bank" for her fifth consecutive win for her pop tune "YOU&I" from her second studio album "Last Fantasy."
IU, whose real name is Lee Ji-eun, claimed the top spot on all online music charts with her title track "You&I" upon its release on November 29.
On Sunday, Trouble Maker received the Mutizen Award during their last appearance on SBS' "Inkigayo."
Hyun-a and Hyun-seung have enjoyed success as a duo, scoring several wins on televised music programs as well as topping online music charts since their song's release on December 1.
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