SHINee's Key achieved his first solo 'Music Bank' victory with 'HUNTER'.
On the 22nd, KBS2's 'Music Bank' featured SHINee Key (KEY) securing the top spot for the fourth week of August with 'HUNTER'.
The broadcast included the debut stage of idntt's first unit 'unevermet', a 24-member boy group. The members stated, 'idntt is a passionate team name that signifies finding one's own identity as members with various charms.' They also mentioned, 'unevermet is the first unit of the 24-member group idntt. Our unit's color is to show the raw essence of boyhood based on hip-hop. We hope for your interest and expectations as all three units are slated to debut, leading to activities as a 24-member group.' Their debut song 'You Never Met' captures the excitement of a first meeting created by 'chance'. The idntt members delivered their own intense energy through powerful performances.
CORTIS, a multinational boy group under Big Hit Music, announced its debut stage with the songs 'GO!' and the title track 'What You Want'. CORTIS explained, 'The team name embodies the meaning of thinking freely outside the constraints and standards defined by the world. Our new and fresh appearance will be our charm and strength.' They noted, 'Though we are quite nervous, we are excited to meet the fans and present a stage that embodies our unique colors.' The title track 'What You Want' mixes guitar riffs reminiscent of 1960s psychedelic rock with a heavy boom-bap rhythm based on hip-hop, bringing freshness to the song. The members described it as 'a song that contains a determination to not hesitate and seize what one wants.' Through their bold attempts to recompose the music of the 1960s in a modern context, the members exhibited a daring spirit that is not bound by trends or rules, making a strong debut in the music industry.
AMPERS&ONE transformed into a more intense and confident image with their new song 'That's That'. 'That's That' is a hip-hop dance track notable for its addictive saxophone line and dynamic melody. The lyrics confidently express that by not worrying about unwelcome gazes and creating our own path, we can overcome limitations and achieve what we desire. AMPERS&ONE captured attention with a message that ultimately portrays 'we can achieve what we want' by adding street mood choreography to a hip-hop beat.
Kep1er, back as a troublemaker, also continued with their comeback stage. They returned with the house-based EDM pop dance track 'BUBBLE GUM', which features impressive, smooth, and dynamic vocal ranges over a powerful beat. The members explained about 'BUBBLE GUM', 'It contains the meaning of laughing off uncomfortable gazes directed at us, and you can see Kep1er's mischievous side.' Kep1er seamlessly delivered intense yet cynical lyrics with their cool and energetic vocals, showcasing their unpredictable charm.
Red Velvet's Joy made her comeback with the exhilarating summer song 'Love Splash!'. 'Love Splash!' is a pop dance track characterized by a thumping bass, soft piano, and bell sounds, vividly depicting the moment love begins against a refreshing summer sea backdrop. Joy described it as 'a song that expresses innocent love likened to unripe apples through a sweet melody.' She completed 'Love Splash!', a song about young love, with delicate vocals, radiating fresh energy and drawing listeners into a refreshing experience.
MAMAMOO's Moon Byul presented a stage with special emotional cleansing methods through 'Goodbyes and Sad Eyes'. She explained that 'Goodbyes and Sad Eyes' is a song that focuses on shaking off the pain of separation rather than dwelling on it, featuring a band sound. Moon Byul uniquely expressed the relief after a breakup with her charming voice over prominent cheerful guitar riffs and drum top lines, completing a kitschy stage.
SHINee's Key (KEY) held his first comeback stage for the new song 'HUNTER' on this day after last week's cancellation. 'HUNTER' is a dance song characterized by grand bass, heavy kick sounds, rhythmic guitar riffs, and various synth pads, depicting the complex relationship of 'me' who is obsessed with another and the 'ecstasy amidst pain' felt within that relationship. Key maximized the drama with dynamic vocals and performances, imprinting a more colorful and enriched musical world.
Stray Kids showcased their comeback stage with the newly released song 'CEREMONY' on this day. 'CEREMONY' is a song that celebrates the moment of finally congratulating oneself after enduring hot and challenging times. Stray Kids introduced it as 'a song made to celebrate the tremendous positive achievements accumulated together with STAY.' The track combines intense trap EDM with Bailey punk rhythms, dramatically portraying the overwhelming energy and victorious moments that can only be enjoyed by those who have overcome adversity. Stray Kids infused their philosophy and growth narrative through 'CEREMONY', extending expectations for futures activities.
Meanwhile, on that day's 'Music Bank', performers included Kim Yeon-ja, Moon Byul, AMPERS&ONE, Joy, Kep1er, Key, YOUNG POSSE, XngHan&Xoul, SECRET NUMBER, Queenz Eye, 8TURN, CORTIS, DOHA, EVNNE, idntt, JUNHEE, KiiiKiii, and Stray Kids.
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