The touching family story of New Beat member Park Min-seok is heating up online.
The group New Beat (NEWBEAT, Park Min-seok, Hong Min-sung, Jeon Yeo-jeong, Choi Seo-hyun, Kim Tae-yang, Jo Yoon-hoo, Kim Ri-woo) appeared in the fourth episode of 'Golden Choice - From A Strange Name,' released on the Golden Disc Awards YouTube channel and official social media channels on the 22nd of last month.
In particular, Park Min-seok's heartbreaking story and the members' strong bond have drawn explosive attention, with global fans pouring in passionate support comments, gaining even more attention.
'Golden Choice - From A Strange Name' is the first original web content of the Golden Disc Awards. It aims to discover potential 'K-pop diamonds' among idols in their fourth year of debut or less, and it features a format where a letter is sent to those who helped with debut and growth, along with a surprise event through performance. It serves as a bridge to share the genuine stories and talents of new K-pop stars with global fans.
In this New Beat episode, a surprise letter to leader Park Min-seok's father, who passed away without seeing his son's performance before his debut, was revealed, bringing everyone to tears. Hong Min-sung expressed through tears, "Don't worry and please watch over us; I will make sure our brother can rely on us members." In response, Park Min-seok shared his deep longing for his father, saying, "I wanted to show my father, who was proud of me, that I achieved my dream, but I feel a bit regretful that I couldn't do that."
The staged performance of New Beat's debut song 'Flip the Coin' was a touching drama imbued with desperation for dreams and love for family. Following the release of the 'Golden Choice' video, it heated up online and became an explosive topic, rising to popularity in various online community posts. Additionally, the related video clips released through New Beat's official social media channels have already surpassed 1 million views, garnering an enthusiastic response from global fans.
Fans who viewed the video showered heartfelt praise and support, saying, "I really hope New Beat does well," "Your father will be watching over you from heaven and will be proud," "The friendship among the members is truly nice to see," and "I hope they know that they are talented and hard-working friends." New Beat, armed with authenticity and desperation, is expected to showcase remarkable steps forward.
New Beat is a seven-member boy group composed entirely of Koreans, including Park Min-seok, who built a solid reputation since his time on Mnet's 'Boys Planet', and Jeon Yeo-jeong from TO1. They announced a glamorous debut with the release of their first full album 'RAW AND RAD' in March, alongside a debut show on Mnet and a fan showcase on SBS. Since then, New Beat has been active, performing on major domestic and international stages and recently had the honor of receiving the 'K World Dream New Vision Award' at a national music awards ceremony they attended for the first time since debut.
Meanwhile, New Beat is currently preparing a new album with the goal of a comeback in the second half of this year.
[Photo] Provided by Golden Disc Awards YouTube channel, Beat Interactive
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