The group ARrC is continuing its 'awesome' comeback activities.
ARrC (Andy, Choi Han, Do Ha, Hyun Min, Ji Bin, Kkien, Lioto) released their mini-album 'HOPE' on the 16th, and starting from the 17th on Mnet's 'M Countdown', they appeared on KBS2's 'Music Bank' and MBC's 'Show! Music Core', showcasing their title track 'awesome' stage.
On every stage, ARrC showcased a hip charm with their unique street-inspired 7-member styling. Inspired by the Portuguese Careto and Hahoe mask, the stage set featured an abundance of Oriental apocalyptic aesthetics with goblin masks and talismans.
In particular, ARrC perfectly showcased a crunk style based on Y2K South hip hop with their new song 'awesome', captivating global fans. ARrC received praise for their performance that depicted the attitude of Generation Z turning even misfortune into something 'awesome' with a lively and witty manner.
Fans who watched the stage said, "The 'awesome' stage is really awesome," "The song, costumes, and performance match perfectly," "Everyone's skills have improved so much that it's enjoyable to watch," "This music style seems special and different from existing K-pop groups," and "The members seem to have done well in executing the sophisticated choreography."
Additionally, Choi Han, Do Ha, and Ji Bin appeared on MBC FM4U's 'Noon Hope Song with Kim Shin Young', showcasing their unique storytelling, while covering Saja Boys' 'Soda Pop' from the popular Netflix show 'KPop Demon Hunters', capturing global fans with a refreshing charm different from the original.
Do Ha also made his debut appearance on MBC's 'King of Mask Singer' on the 20th, delivering a stable live performance with his delicate vocal skills and groovy tone, providing an enjoyable live experience. Moreover, Do Ha showcased his exceptional dance skills matching Crush's 'Rush Hour' as part of his individual talent.
In this way, ARrC, which has been actively engaged since their comeback, has released their mini-album 'HOPE', a testament to their charm that has maximized their unique grammar after continuously exploring music, narrative, and performance since their debut. With an innovative attempt to merge Korean shamanistic beliefs and traditions of goblins and talismans with global music trends, they have opened a new musical horizon in Oriental pop, demonstrating their outstanding planning ability and musicality.
The global growth trend is also noteworthy. With 'HOPE', ARrC has entered various countries and regions' iTunes K-POP album charts, including the U.S., Japan, Vietnam, and Germany, while the title track 'awesome' has gained attention by appearing on the iTunes K-POP song chart in France, showing remarkable upward momentum. Among these, Ji Bin has recently presented his own content introducing the cultural differences between Brazil and Korea, and ARrC's appearances on Indonesia's representative broadcasts, collaborations with global character IPs, and the special interest shown by Kkien's home country of Vietnam have led to a surge in search volume on Google Trends in Brazil, Indonesia, and Vietnam, indicating fan growth.
[Photo] Captured from each music broadcast & MBC FM4U's 'Noon Hope Song'.
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