NewJeans wins 1st on "Show Music Center" in Korea, beating aespa and IVE with "How Sweet." EXO's Suho showcases a wider musical world.
June/8/2024 20:03
NewJeans achieved first place in "Show Music Center." In the MBC "Show Music Center" broadcasted in Korea on the 8th, NewJeans recorded first place by surpassing aespa and IVE with "How Sweet." The broadcast of that day was followed by glamorous comeback stages. Suho from EXO showcased an even wider musical world. The title track of the 3rd mini album, "Dotted Surface (1 to 3)," is a number in the attractive British rock genre with disco-style funky guitar and bass riffs. Like a space of different dimensions expanding into dots, lines, and surfaces, the determination to create a new world as an artist was incorporated. Nicole from KARA released a solo song in Korea for the first time in 1 year and 3 months. The title track "5!6!7!8!" features an 80s disco pop sound, with Nicole's unique mysterious and dreamy voice standing out. Han Seungwoo from VICTON, who made a comeback after about a year, comforted and moved with the impressive band sound of delicate vocals and rich harmonies in the song "Blooming." WayV showcased a variety of charms in the tracks "She A Wolf" and the title track "Give Me That" from their new mini album. Kep1er, who made a comeback with their final full album as a 9-member group, unveiled the stage of "Shooting Star." TWS, beloved for their debut song "Plot twist," conveyed refreshing energy in the pre-released song "hey! hey!" Kim Yongja, Suho, Nicole, Han Seungwoo, WayV, ATEEZ, Kep1er, TWS, HYNN, Park Heewon, ARTMS, XG, DXMON, and NEXZ appeared on the show that day.
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