NewJeans wins top spot on "Show Music Center" for two weeks, SUPER JUNIOR releases new song "Show Time," Sunmi debuts pure styling.
June/15/2024 17:19
NewJeans achieved the top spot for two consecutive weeks in "Show Music Center." In the MBC "Show Music Center" broadcasted in Korea on June 15th, NewJeans won first place with "How Sweet," surpassing IVE and aespa without appearing. SUPER JUNIOR, celebrating their 19th debut anniversary, released a new song "Show Time" after about 1 year and 7 months. "Show Time" is a funky pop genre song that starts with impactful brass and vocals, expressing SUPER JUNIOR's fun showmanship with a groovy rhythm and guitar sound. Former Wonder Girls member Sunmi, known as a "concept artisan," delivered a fresh early summer sensibility with her first attempt at a pure styling in "Balloon in Love" since her debut. Nayeon of TWICE, beloved in the previous work "POP!," showcased a new charm with the impressive hip and wild allure in "ABCD." "ABCD" is a pop dance song that incorporates the message of teaching and tempting a partner about love from A to Z. The atmosphere of the song reminiscent of divas from the early 2000s is enhanced with hip-hop and modern elements. EVERGLOW made a comeback with "ZOMBIE," dynamically portraying the resentful feelings of love, while cignature presented an impressive stage with a refreshing charm in "Poongdung." TRENDZ also made a comeback with "GLOW," and Candy Shop unveiled the stage of "Don't Cry." The broadcast featured SUPER JUNIOR, Sunmi, Nayeon, KARA's Nicole, WayV, EVERGLOW, cignature, Kep1er, TRENDZ, Candy Shop, LOONA's Eve, Park Hee-won, MCND, FANTASY BOYS, WHIB, BADVILLAIN, and Lubless.
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