HYBE LABELS JAPAN's global group debuts in Taiwan, impressing with performances and covers of hit songs, proving their popularity.
April/15/2024 13:30
HYBE, which has various labels with artists such as BTS, SEVENTEEN, and Justin Bieber, held its first global group & TEAM under HYBE LABELS JAPAN, a subsidiary of HYBE JAPAN, at the "GOLDEN WAVE in TAIWAN" in Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan on the 13th (Japan time), and performed for the first time as a group in Taiwan. Member NICHOLAS, who is from Taiwan, had his first homecoming stage. They performed the coupling song "Dropkick (Korean ver.)" from their 1st album "First Howling: NOW" with a refreshing charm, uniting the audience, and overwhelmed the stadium with an energetic performance of the title track "FIREWORK (Korean ver.)" from their 2nd EP "First Howling: WE", showcasing their trademark synchronized performance. The audience sent warm cheers to NICHOLAS, a member from Taiwan, who was performing for the first time on a big stage in his hometown, and he showed an overwhelmed expression. In a special dance stage, FUMA, K, NICHOLAS, YUMA, and MAKI covered hit songs like BTS's "Boy With Luv", while EJ, JO, HARUA, and TAKI performed a cover of NewJeans' "OMG". Finally, all 9 members covered SEVENTEEN's mega-hit song "VERY NICE", and the stadium was filled with a chorus of cheers. As a global group from Japan, they demonstrated their talent on stage in Taiwan and proved their popularity. They will release their 1st single "Samidare" on May 8th, showcasing a new side that promises an exciting story throughout the seasons.
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