The new boy group IDID, born through Starship's massive project 'Debut's Plan', successfully wrapped up their main music broadcast in the first week of their pre-debut.
On the 24th at 6 p.m., IDID (Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, Park Won-bin, Choo Yoo-chan, Park Sung-hyun, Baek Joon-hyuk, Jung Se-min), who launched their pre-debut with the release of the pre-debut song and the track from their first mini-album 'I did it.' digital single 'STEP IT UP', actively appeared on major domestic music broadcasts, starting with Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 25th, KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' on the 26th, MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on the 27th, and SBS 'Gayo Daejeon Summer'.
In an interview held before the main stage, the members showcased their diverse charms within a short time by discussing the meaning of the IDID team name, introducing the pre-debut song 'STEP IT UP', demonstrating a point choreography that embodies their determination for the pre-debut song, and appealing their 'debut' points as a team with "cool and fresh, yet solid power like ice."
In particular, during 'Music Bank', they caught attention by introducing the roles of each member. Jang Yong-hoon was introduced as "a charismatic leader and a foodie", Kim Min-jae as "IDID's top puppy", Park Won-bin as "IDID's W", Choo Yoo-chan as "the strongest lips Choo-chu", Park Sung-hyun as "hip-hop cat", Baek Joon-hyuk as "hip-hop shark", and Jung Se-min as "the versatile maknae," evoking youthful charm and smiles. They also energetically introduced other idol singers' stages, showcasing their potential for growth as next-generation music broadcast MCs.
As new artists who pre-debuted at the 'Gayo Daejeon Summer', IDID also had the rare experience of walking the blue carpet and runway. The members appeared styled to represent the universe according to the festival concept, and after greeting the fans collectively, they conveyed multilingual greetings in English, Japanese, and Chinese, drawing cheers from global fans. The rookie's fresh charm, revealed as they got nervous before the big stage, and their quick-witted responses to unexpected questions from the host captivated attention. They also unveiled their official IDID pose that embodies the universe and a zero-gravity pose.
The powerful pre-debut stage of 'STEP IT UP', different from the juicy interview, overwhelmed the audience from the introduction. The sophisticated groove combined with lively yet precise choreography, along with stable live singing, captivated K-pop fans.
Meanwhile, having showcased a complete idol image through domestic music broadcast stages, IDID is set to officially debut with their first mini-album 'I did it.' on September 15. They will hold their first debut showcase at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on their debut day, September 15.
[Photo] Mnet 'M Countdown', KBS 2TV 'Music Bank', MBC 'Show! Music Core', SBS 'Gayo Daejeon Summer'
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