SHINee's Key wins his first solo Music Bank title with 'HUNTER', showcasing dynamic vocals and a complex emotional theme.
August/23/2025 15:52
SHINee's Key has won first place on 'Music Bank' for the first time as a solo artist. On the 22nd, during the broadcast of KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' in Korea, Key's new song 'HUNTER' took the top spot for the fourth week of August. Due to last week's broadcast suspension, he showcased his comeback stage on this day. 'HUNTER' is a dance song harmonizing grand bass, heavy kick sounds, rhythmic guitar riffs, and diverse synth pads, with lyrics expressing the 'joy in pain' felt in a complex relationship of obsession with the other person. Key perfectly expressed 'HUNTER' with dynamic vocals and performance, elevating the dramatic atmosphere to the utmost and leaving a rich and colorful musical impression. On this day's 'Music Bank', in addition to Key, other artists such as Kim Yong-ja, MAMAMOO's Moonbyul, AMPERS&ONE, Red Velvet's Joy, Kep1er, YOUNG POSSE, XngHan & Xoul, SECRET NUMBER, Queenz Eye, 8TURN, CORTIS, DOHA (Kim Jun-woo), EVNNE, idntt, JUNHEE, KiiiKiii, and Stray Kids also performed.
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