The 'K-band's top rookie' Dragon Pony showcased the characteristics of a free-spirited rock band dreaming of becoming a festival headliner.
Dragon Pony (An Tae-gyu, Pyeon Seong-hyeon, Kwon Se-hyeok, Go Gang-hoon) made their debut appearance in the KBS2 program 'The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile' aired on the 21st, surprising the audience with a festival-level playlist that was hard to believe for their first appearance on a terrestrial music talk show.
On that day, Dragon Pony passionately performed their second EP's title track 'Not Out'. They expressed the relentless progression of modern youth towards their dreams through an intense band performance. They fully showcased their carefree characteristics filled with hot musical energy on stage.
They also mentioned their special connection with MC Park Bo-gum. Member An Tae-gyu noted that he served in the military with Park Bo-gum as his junior for about a year. An Tae-gyu shared a surprising behind-the-scenes story, saying, "When I was a New Recruit, senior Park Bo-gum, who was then in charge of haircuts, personally trimmed my hair."
Additionally, Dragon Pony showcased a duet performance of Taeyeon's 'I' with Park Bo-gum, followed by their self-composed song 'Don't Worry If You're With Park Bo-gum.' With An Tae-gyu's explosive shouting leading the way, Pyeon Seong-hyeon, Kwon Se-hyeok, and Go Gang-hoon's dynamic playing captivated both the eyes and ears of the audience. In particular, while covering G-Dragon's 'TOO BAD,' Dragon Pony flawlessly executed the rap parts, delivering an outstanding performance across various facets.
Lastly, they selected their debut song 'POP UP,' delivering an irresistible band performance that made it impossible not to fall for Dragon Pony. They skillfully engaged the audience, displaying stage manners that were unexpectedly mature for newcomers, keeping everyone's eyes glued to them. Among this, An Tae-gyu jumped down among the standing audience to share a close experience, concluding with a spectacular finale.
Dragon Pony remarked, "It's an honor to be able to perform on the stage we've dreamed of, and I'm happy thanks to this. I hope you remember the name Dragon Pony, and it would be even better if you feel delighted when you hear our name somewhere next time. Thank you for listening to our song."
Meanwhile, Dragon Pony has been actively engaging in various music activities since the comeback of their second EP 'Not Out,' making appearances on several music shows.
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