ILLIT and BOYNEXTDOOR performed on TBS's CDTV special, showcasing their new singles and receiving praise from fans.
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Two groups from Korea appeared on 'CDTV Live! Live!'. In the 3-hour special broadcast on the 1st by TBS, ILLIT and BOYNEXTDOOR performed and attracted attention with their glamorous performances. ILLIT made their television debut of the full-size title track of their first Japanese single '時よ止まれ'. In the 'Famous Song Live! Live! from the World' corner, Yuna performed Aimyon's '君はロックを聴かない', Minju performed Mika Nakashima's 'GLAMOROUS SKY', and Wonhee performed Ayumi Hamasaki's '♡桃色片想い♡' in a medley, which received a big response. BOYNEXTDOOR made their television debut performance of the full-size title track of their second Japanese single 'Count To Love'. This song is a love song depicting real romantic situations, with a catchy dance that is addictive. They showcased a glamorous visual and cute charm in coordinated beige-tone outfits. After the broadcast, both groups shared commemorative shots through their official Japanese X (formerly Twitter). Fans who watched the program praised them, saying, 'ILLIT's new song and the three-member cover medley were amazing!' and 'BOYNEXTDOOR's outfits were cool, and their singing voice was really wonderful!' On the same day, ILLIT made their Japanese debut with the first single '時よ止まれ'. BOYNEXTDOOR recently held a one-night-only showcase with the release of their second Japanese single 'BOYLIFE', thrilling their Japanese fans.
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