Lee Changwon wins 1st on "Show! Music Core," SEVENTEEN returns with best album, Solar releases solo album, various artists perform.
May/4/2024 17:47
Lee Changwon ranked first on "Show! Music Core." In the MBC "Show! Music Core" broadcasted on May 4th in Korea, Lee Changwon won first place with "Sky Journey," beating NCT's Doyoung and QWER. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "I never expected it, but I'm very happy to win first place for the first time on 'Music Core.' Thank you always for supporting me by my side, CHAN'S (Lee Changwon's fans), I always appreciate it, love you." SEVENTEEN, celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, returned with a best album that encompasses the team's past, present, and future. The title track "MAESTRO" is an R&B genre song with a powerful piano sound intro, where they incorporated their will to "gather the diverse us to conduct our world and lead the flow to the best." MAMAMOO's Solar released a solo album after about 2 years and 1 month. The title track "But I" includes lyrics seeking revenge on those who hurt oneself, showcasing Solar's transformation into a band vocalist with exhilarating singing ability. IVE returned with their 2nd mini album. The title track "HEYA" overwhelms with intense lyrics and rap in an addictive melody, showing a diverse charm. Xdinary Heroes convey the charm of a refreshing band sound with "Young, Embarrassing, and Stupid," while The KingDom opened a new world view with "Flip that Coin." YOUNITE returned with their own free and hip mood dynamically appealing in "GEEKIN." 82MAJOR made a comeback with the addictive "CHOKE." The broadcast featured SEVENTEEN, Solar, Doyoung, (G)I-DLE's Yuqi, IVE, The KingDom, Xdinary Heroes, YOUNITE, 82MAJOR, Lee Changwon, BOYNEXTDOOR, LA POEM, FANTASY BOYS, EASTSHINE, UNICODE, and others.
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