BLACKPINK achieved a 'triple crown' by ranking 1st on 'Music Core' for three consecutive weeks with 'JUMP'.
On the 23rd, MBC's 'Show! Music Core' ranked BLACKPINK's 'JUMP' 1st for the fourth week of August. Accordingly, BLACKPINK made history by recording 10 trophies on music broadcasts through 'JUMP'.
The broadcast featured the debut stage of CORTIS, a five-member multinational boy group under Big Hit Music. CORTIS introduced themselves by saying, "We are a team that means to think freely outside the standards and rules set by the world, presenting ourselves as a young creator crew that creates choreography, video, and music ourselves. Co-creation is our weapon." They continued by talking about the title track 'What You Want', saying, "It reflects our determination to unhesitatingly obtain what we want." CORTIS made a strong impression with a performance of 'What You Want', which conveys the bold confidence and energy of its members taking their first steps into the world after the track 'GO!'.
The comeback stage of 8TURN also followed. The new song 'Electric Heart', released on the 21st, is a dance pop track that captures both an emotional mood and excitement, embodying the energy that shines like a flame, illuminating the world and makes the heart race with dreams and passion again. 8TURN expressed the transcendent connection between 'me' in youth and 'me' who has gone through that time on stage, delivering a hopeful aspiration to believe in oneself and keep moving forward, along with a message of support towards youth.
Kep1er made a comeback with the new song 'BUBBLE GUM'. 'BUBBLE GUM' is a house-based EDM pop dance song that features dynamic vocal ranges over a strong beat. The intense yet cynical lyrics, expressing a desire to swallow everything in one bite as if laughing at uncomfortable gazes, were interpreted through Kep1er's cool and energetic vocals. Armed with competitive and mischievous girls, Kep1er nailed down their identity with 'BUBBLE GUM', which embodies intuitive and distinct colors.
Moon Byul of MAMAMOO returned with the mini-album 'laundri', featuring the title track 'Goodbyes and Sad Eyes'. 'Goodbyes and Sad Eyes' is a song that blends an upbeat guitar riff and band sound. The message is about shaking off and becoming happier in one's own way, rather than succumbing after a breakup. Moon Byul showcased her unique charm as she expressed feeling liberated after separation, completing a kitschy stage.
Joy of Red Velvet also followed with her comeback stage for 'Love Splash!'. Joy described this first mini-album as "an album reflecting various forms of love with love as the theme," and explained that the title track 'Love Splash!' expresses youthful love akin to a green apple through a sweet melody. With the charm of summer sunshine, Joy vividly portrayed the moment love begins through the refreshing summer song 'Love Splash!', making listeners feel immersed in its feelings.
Stray Kids, who returned after their world tour, performing 54 shows in 34 regions, totaling a circumnavigation of the Earth seven times, expressed their gratitude to their fans with the new song 'CEREMONY'. Stray Kids explained that their fourth studio album 'KARMA' has two meanings: the first is 'fate, karma', and the second means 'let's calm down'. They emphasized the desire to settle bad karma and move forward. They added, "The title track 'CEREMONY' is a song meant to celebrate the good energies that Stray Kids and STAY have accumulated so far." Stray Kids demonstrated their K-pop champion characteristics by dramatically portraying the overwhelming energy and victorious moments that belong only to those who have overcome adversity.
Meanwhile, on this day's 'Show! Music Core', KEY, Moon Byul, Joy, Stray Kids, Kep1er, 8TURN, CORTIS, YUJU, Jeon So Mi, JUNHEE, XngHan&Xoul, EVNNE, YOUNG POSSE, AMPERS&ONE, KiiiKiii, Queenz Eye, AtHeart, idntt, among others, made appearances.
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