Mnet 'L1VE WIRE' presented a special stage filled with sincerity from various genres, from ballads to metal, delivering concert-level excitement and emotion.
In the fifth episode of Mnet 'L1VE WIRE' broadcast on the 18th, Jeong Seung-hwan, Lee Chan-hyuk, YB (Yoon Do-hyun, Park Tae-hee, Kim Jin-won, Heo Jun), and Xdinary Heroes (also known as Xdinary Heroes, Gun-il, Jeong Soo Ga-on, O.de, JunHan, and Joo-yeon) granted performances, where artists with distinct musical colors gathered to present a unique stage crossing generations and genres.
The unprecedented stage, reminiscent of a concert, received praise from viewers, with the broadcast recording a peak viewership rating of 1.2% (combined Mnet and tvN, based on AGB Nielsen paid households), and trending second in real-time trends on X (formerly Twitter), maintaining a hot response.
The first stage was presented by Jeong Seung-hwan. Starting with 'Hanurman Deo' and followed by 'If It Were You' and 'This Fool', Jeong Seung-hwan led the audience into an emotional sea. He revealed, "While serving as a military band, when I sang 'If It Were You', the soldiers cheered loudly and sang along passionately," and Jeong Jae-hyung remarked, "The hardest time for men is the military. That's when many part ways." When Jeong Seung-hwan said, "So there were people crying when I sang," Code Kunst added, "I also parted ways when I was a private," and directed a query towards someone, asking, "Are you doing well?" which turned the studio into a sea of laughter.
Next to appear was Lee Chan-hyuk, who provided a special experience for the audience with a stage colored by his unique ideas in 'I Went Crazy'. He explained about the song, "Since it was a candidate for the title track, I felt it was a waste, so I created the stage for the first time today." Then, he radiated 'best friend chemistry' with Jeong Seung-hwan, who remarked, "I see Chan-hyuk after a long time. We used to play and joke around every day when we were young, and it crossed my mind that he has become a wonderful artist during this time. Both the music and the performance are amazing," and he applauded.
The two were asked by Code Kunst, "We met when we were young and worked on music together; now we are both 30 years old. If you could say something to each other?" Lee Chan-hyuk replied, "It's already been over 10 years. I've realized how important it is to last a long time while making music. I hope we both continue to be in these kinds of places together for a long time." His serious yet youthful response prompted a playful reaction from Jeong Seung-hwan, who retorted, "When I meet Chan-hyuk today, I wanted to be sure to tell him this: Please share your phone number with me," which caused a burst of laughter. Code Kunst commented, "It's like a Tom and Jerry relationship," eliciting more laughter. Additionally, that day Lee Chan-hyuk unveiled the stage for the title track of his second album 'VividlaraLove' for the first time on air, delivering a fresh experience akin to watching a musical with a sensational performance.
YB made a striking entrance with their hit song 'Peppermint Candy', immediately transforming the studio into a concert hall. The strength from their 30 years of experience was palpable on stage, enlivening host Jeong Jae-hyung, Code Kunst, and Lee Chan-hyuk, as well as the audience. Lee Chan-hyuk remarked, "I danced throughout the entire stage," expressing, "I recently listened to the YB album, and it was so cool that I wanted to learn from it, so it was an honor to perform with you."
Moreover, the special bond between Yoon Do-hyun and Lee Chan-hyuk was revealed. Lee Chan-hyuk confessed, "Yoon Do-hyun sunbaenim has an unforgettable voice for me. He was the one who said during the audition, 'The winner is Akdong Musician.'" Yoon Do-hyun disclosed, "Actually, during that time, Akdong Musician shone like a gem. They played and created. To be honest, I'm revealing this for the first time, but I thought, 'I hope those kids win first place.'" This brought warmth to the atmosphere. Yoon Do-hyun also expressed, "There's a comment saying, 'Stop doing what Chan-hyuk wants to do,' but I wanted to reply, 'Why should he stop? He should do everything he wants,'" showing support for Lee Chan-hyuk's music and endeavors.
Thanks to the deep respect and consideration for each other, the stage of 'Panorama' created by YB and Lee Chan-hyuk brought thrilling emotion and joy to the audience. YB elevated the atmosphere to an unprecedented high with their performance of 'I Am a Butterfly', inducing cheers and sing-alongs reminiscent of 2002, truly completing a unified stage with the audience.
Finally, the band Xdinary Heroes continued the heat with the stage 'iNSTEAD!(feat. Yoon Do-hyun)'. Jeong Jae-hyung praised, "The collaboration stage was really cool. It was the best stage I've seen this year," before asking, "This song was originally sung with Yoon Do-hyun, right?" To this, Xdinary Heroes' Gun-il replied, "I wanted to add powerful growling to the chorus of this song. Happening at the same time, there was a buzz around the SNS after Yoon sunbaenim performed a metal version of 'Pororo' at the university festival. After seeing that video, I was struck with fresh shock and made the request," sharing the behind-the-scenes story.
In addition, YB expressed, "I wanted to cheer on Xdinary Heroes so much that I decided to nominate them. I felt that we could introduce metal-based music to many more people," showing their special affection. The two bands unveiled the stage 'Rebellion(feat. Xdinary Heroes)' for the first time on air, showcasing a heartfelt performance that transcended generations and genres. The audience responded passionately, displaying a level of enthusiasm that resembled a concert hall.
On this day, 'L1VE WIRE' touched the hearts of music-loving listeners through a stage of camaraderie among fellow musicians that could not be seen anywhere else.
Meanwhile, 'L1VE WIRE' is an innovative music entertainment program that goes beyond just a stage, creating a special connection among artists, between audiences, and between the stage and viewers through 'music', and is broadcast simultaneously on Mnet and tvN every Friday at 7 p.m.
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