Mnet 'L1VE WIRE' decorated its final episode in a brilliant manner with diverse stages and collaboration performances showcased by Paul Kim, WOODZ, ZION.T, and god.
On 4th, the 12th episode of Mnet 'L1VE WIRE' featured Paul Kim, WOODZ, ZION.T, and god (Park Jun-hyung, Denian, Son Ho-young, Kim Tae-woo) taking the stage one after another, providing both emotion and cheers that spanned generations. The broadcast of the day continued with each team's unique performances and a duet parade, concluding the long journey with the evaluation of a 'legendary finale.'
The first stage was opened by Paul Kim, the 'original ear boyfriend.' He adorned the stage with his representative song 'Meeting You' filled with emotion, and he revealed, "This song is often sung at weddings, but I tend to avoid singing at weddings." When MC Jung Jae-hyung asked, "But I heard you attended the wedding of Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin?" Paul Kim replied, "Honestly, I really wanted to go," which drew laughter. He continued, "(Even though I have been debuting for 12 years) I got to debut in Japan with the heart of a newcomer. I graduated from college in Japan and have always wanted to challenge myself," and he surprised everyone by revealing the Japanese version of 'Meeting You.'
WOODZ, who was pointed out by Paul Kim, dominated the stage with his hit 'Drowning,' which became a sensation during his military service. He continued the lively banter by revealing a past 'SNS incident' with Paul Kim.
WOODZ exposed, "At first, I followed you on SNS, and when I tried to follow you back, you unfollowed me," and Paul Kim apologized, saying, "I'm sorry. At that time, I was in a phase where I wanted to keep my following list to zero, so I had no other intentions," adding more laughter. WOODZ followed with, "There's another story; when I wasn't famous, I suggested a collaboration via DM," to which Paul Kim clarified, "I'm not a DM generation, so I couldn't check it regularly," provoking laughter. Amidst their cheerful banter, the two harmonized while singing 'SEVEN' by BTS Jungkook.
The next artist to take the baton was ZION.T. He appeared along with WOODZ's introduction as "a unique artist I have respected since childhood" and stated, "Not long ago, we met at an exhibition. I think I am here now thanks to that encounter," adding, "Recently, I released an EP titled 'POSER,' which contains energetic music reflecting on my identity."
The two reflected on their past connection when they met as participants and judges on 'Show Me the Money 5.' Jung Jae-hyung expressed admiration, saying, "It seems to me that these experiences have accumulated well. I can't believe you've debuted three times!" and Code Kunst praised, "It's not an easy thing to challenge yourself three times without breaking down." WOODZ shared, "I don't think about how hard it was, but everyone around me says it was tough," and he confessed, "The reason I could endure was that my mother always told me, 'If it's ever hard, just give up.' Thanks to her taking the pressure off me, I came this far with the mindset to at least try today." The two then collaborated to reinterpret Primary's 'See-Through,' completing a legendary stage.
The finale was decorated by the K-pop legend group god. When they appeared with 'Friday Night' and 'One Candle,' the venue was filled with cheers of excitement. Displaying exceptional teamwork and an entertaining recounting of their performance preparation journey, god showcased the 'strength of a long-standing group.' ZION.T, witnessing this, remarked, "I was scared to dare to point out my seniors, but I gained courage. They have greatly influenced my music and overall life, creating music that has been part of me since I was young," expressing his respect.
In the following talk segment, god revealed news about their year-end concert along with the behind-the-scenes of the '200 million won' legend. Son Ho-young said, "At that time, we were eating anything and everything, and the company started to limit our food expenses. So, we included a clause in our contract stating, 'Food expenses are not subject to interference,'" provoking hearty laughter. In response, ZION.T quipped, "My food expenses are lower than my car fuel costs," adding to the amusement.
The climax of the day was the joint stage of god and ZION.T with 'Ordinary Day' and 'Yanghwa Bridge.' ZION.T stated, "'Ordinary Day' is like soybean paste soup to me. Thank you for making music that has nourished me throughout my life. It is an honor to be able to collaborate."
Meanwhile, Mnet 'L1VE WIRE' started with the Kim Chang-wan Band in its first episode and featured a total of 54 teams, including god in the final episode, creating special moments connected through music. MC Jung Jae-hyung said, "It was a great happiness to be able to witness the lively collaboration scene of the artists," and Code Kunst also shared, "It was a program that inspired me musically to the point that I wanted to run to my studio, and it warmed my heart. It has rediscovered the pure spirit." The exceptional collaborative stages and sincere talks of the artists captured the hearts of viewers, and 'L1VE WIRE' beautifully concluded its music journey with this broadcast.
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