L1VE WIRE has gifted an unforgettable "musical memory" with a high-quality live stage featuring emotional vocalists.
On the 27th, during the broadcast of the second episode of Mnet's L1VE WIRE, 2MC Jung Jae-hyung and Code Kunst were joined by Lee Mujin, Bolbbalgan4, Kim Kwang-jin, and NCT's Doyoung to provide a special musical experience. The broadcast recorded the highest viewership rating of 1.2% (combined Mnet and tvN, based on AGB Nielsen paid households in the metropolitan area), resonating deeply with viewers through authentic dialogues between senior and junior artists and emotional duet stages.
During the opening, Code Kunst said, "I was nervous during the first recording. It was fascinating and moving to have an unexpected meeting among artists, and I almost shed tears." Jung Jae-hyung also noted, "It was impressive to see the supportive gaze of seniors and peers. It was heartwarming and touching." As the atmosphere heated with candid conversations, Lee Mujin appeared as the first performer, captivating attention with his unique voice while singing "Episode." Code Kunst remarked, "'Episode' is a popular song that rose to the top of the music charts as soon as it was released. It seems easy to listen to, but it becomes a challenging song when you actually sing it." When Jung Jae-hyung asked, "Who wrote it?" Lee Mujin confessed, "I wrote it, so I can't really blame anyone else," causing the 2MC to burst into laughter. Lee Mujin then lightened the mood by saying, "I will condense years of lessons to give you tips on singing well" and shared singing tips on the spot.
Later, Lee Mujin pointed to Bolbbalgan4 as an artist he wanted to meet. Bolbbalgan4 showcased her presence by singing her hit song "Travel." Lee Mujin said, "There aren't many artists who can melodically create their own stories and stand on stage, but Bolbbalgan4 has maintained that position for a long time, becoming an increasingly awesome musician. I feel so embarrassed saying this, as she's right in front of me." Seeing this, Jung Jae-hyung remarked, "It feels like we are matchmaking here," and Code Kunst joked, "We should probably step back, but we need to keep things going," adding to the romantic atmosphere. Meanwhile, Bolbbalgan4, who said, "I dislike the countryside girl concept, but I brought homemade wine that I wanted to give to Lee Mujin," presented homemade grape wine made by her grandmother, warming the scene.
Next, Lee Mujin sent a love call, saying, "There is a song among my songs that I think would be great to sing with Bolbbalgan4." The two delivered an extraordinary duet, singing "Youth Comic," reaching the pinnacle of sweetness. Bolbbalgan4 added, "I would love it if Lee Mujin could gift me a song."
Subsequently, Kim Kwang-jin, whom Bolbbalgan4 called out, appeared singing his hit song "Magic Castle." He expressed, "This is my first broadcast appearance in about seven years. I'm truly honored that Bolbbalgan4 invited me. I recently watched a video of Bolbbalgan4 crossing 100 million views and thought it was amazing; I had wanted to meet her at least once," sharing his heartfelt thoughts. Bolbbalgan4 responded, "I had wanted to meet you after seeing your duet with Lee So-ra, a senior in the past." Observing this, Jung Jae-hyung started, "But every time Hyung Kwang-jin speaks, his outfit..." and Code Kunst humorously interjected, "It's like he stuck all the monsters from Magic Castle on his clothes," bringing laughter. Recently, Kim Kwang-jin has become a hot topic with his dazzling costumes at every performance. He explained, "The most common comment is about 'penalty costumes,' and I also saw a comment saying, 'If anyone is using you against your will, blink your left eye,'" adding, "I initially wondered if I could pull it off, but as I did it, it became fun, and fans seem to be looking forward to it." Amid the cheerful atmosphere, Bolbbalgan4 shared, "There is a song I really want to sing as a duet with my senior," as they performed "Just As I Felt At First," delivering a fantastic live stage. Jung Jae-hyung exclaimed, "After hearing such a song, I want to enjoy the lingering feelings without saying anything. It was that good."
Following the cover stage of aespa's "Live My Life," an artist named by Kim Kwang-jin appeared. When the hint 'Agungbang' was given, Jung Jae-hyung quipped, "Is it a new kind of bread?" as curiosity grew, and NCT's Doyoung made his entrance. Doyoung heated up the venue by singing "Dallas Love Field" and encouraging a group sing-along. Kim Kwang-jin welcomed him, saying, "I heard that you have been in a band since high school. You are an artist continuing the legacy of 90s acoustic musicians. I think we have a connection since you are from the same agency and NCT Dream once remade my song 'Dunk Shot.'" Doyoung revealed, "I never expected that you would know me, so I was surprised when you called me out," unable to hide his joy.
Meanwhile, Jung Jae-hyung expressed curiosity about the meaning of 'Agungbang,' to which Doyoung explained, "It's a pose like a V. You raise your cheek like bread, but after being with the fans, that pose became famous for resembling bread." Code Kunst joked, "The source of 'Agungbang' was Doyoung. Because of him, many people are being 'ruined' these days," eliciting laughter. Doyoung also received vocal care tips from Kim Kwang-jin, who has maintained a boyish singing voice for years, and openly confessed his burdens and expectations while preparing a new album. Kim Kwang-jin shared, "I also took a break from music after being disappointed by the lack of response to my song 'Tokyo Girl' released in 2002. Looking back, I feel I was young. I was so caught up in the response, but I actually did good music." Then, Doyoung mentioned, "There is a song that speaks deeply and I want to sing it with you," and they performed a duet of Kim Kwang-jin's hit song "Sincerity," creating a sweet harmony. Finally, Doyoung added, "I think today will become a memorable day for various reasons."
Meanwhile, L1VE WIRE is a new concept music variety show that goes beyond a simple stage, connecting artists to artists, audience to audience, and stage to viewers through "music". It airs simultaneously on Mnet and tvN every Friday at 7 p.m.
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