82 Major successfully completed the first week of activities after their comeback.
The group 82 Major (82MAJOR, Namsung Mo, Park Seok-jun, Yoon Ye-chan, Cho Sung-il, Hwang Seong-bin, Kim Do-kyun) released their mini album 'SILENCE SYNDROME' on the 14th and met with fans through the title track 'What Are You Watching (TAKEOVER)'.
82 Major began their comeback stage on the 17th starting with Mnet's 'M Countdown', followed by KBS2's 'Music Bank', MBC's 'Show! Music Core', and SBS's 'Inkigayo'. The members showcased intense rapping, impressive vocals, and a perfect performance. Additionally, they highlighted their unique presence with stylish outfits.
The first music broadcast video recorded the fifth position in the domestic portal video rankings, drawing great attention. In addition to music broadcasts, they also appeared on the YouTube channel 'It's Live', delivering a high-quality live performance and proving their status as a performance-type idol.
Notably, the music video for 'What Are You Watching (TAKEOVER)' was directed again by Kim Seong-wook (Woogie Kim), who left a strong impression with 'Stuck', and it gained significant attention in domestic and international communities for its sensory visuals. Following the previous music video 'Stuck' surpassing 10 million views, 'What Are You Watching (TAKEOVER)' has quickly surpassed 6 million views, maintaining its upward momentum.
The new release topped the Greek iTunes K-pop Daily Track Chart and ranked highly in two other countries. It entered the top charts in four countries' album charts and also ranked in the top three in the Apple Music Album Chart, achieving remarkable results. Furthermore, it saw nearly double the initial sales compared to their previous work 'X-82', setting a career-high.
Additionally, the fourth solo concert '82 SYNDROME' will be held at Myungwha Live Hall from June 7 to 8 and sold out immediately upon ticket release, further proving their global popularity.
In this way, 82 Major made a flashy entrance into the first week of their comeback with an album reflecting their strong identity. As the momentum among the members continues to grow, expectations rise for their future activities.
[Photo] Captured frames from each music broadcast.
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