From Taeyang to VV, So Subin and ITZY, the music scene's gems all came together to deliver a magical time that captivated both eyes and ears.
On the 22nd, KBS 2TV music talk show "The Seasons-Sung Si Kyung's Eardrum Boyfriend" (hereinafter "Eardrum Boyfriend") aired a program that featured special collaborations and candid confessions from artists.
The opening of that broadcast was led by Big Bang's Taeyang. Returning to a KBS late-night music program for the first time in 11 years, Taeyang began by overwhelming the audience with "Ringa Ringa (RINGA LINGA)," which recently shook the Coachella stage in the United States. His flawless live performance and recreation of a famous concert meme showcased the veteran's ability to passionately connect with the audience.
Taeyang, who marked his 20th anniversary since debut, said, "It feels like a miracle to be able to stand on a new stage and release a new album after such a long time," expressing a moving sentiment. He showed strong confidence in the full-length album he released for the first time in nine years, saying, "I filled it with songs so solid you wouldn't skip any," rather than the single format that has been a trend in the music industry. After a heartfelt live performance of "My Heart (Seed)," he unveiled the title track "LIVE FAST DIE SLOW" on broadcast for the first time.
Next, VV appeared and exuded deadly charm with her new song "BUMPA." VV made the venue buzz by making a shocking pledge: "If the song reaches the top 10 on the music charts, I will give team members gift certificates worth 5 million won each." VV, who said she has nurtured her creative wellspring since childhood following the advice of her agency's CEO Tiger JK and Yoon Mi Rae, surprised the audience with an unreleased song, and together with MC Sung Si Kyung completed a poignant duet of Yoon Mi Rae's "After time passes," leaving a stirring aftertaste.
The candid story of next-generation eardrum boyfriend So Subin continued. Introducing herself in school as a "Sung Si Kyung faction," So Subin revealed notes that meticulously analyzed each line of lyrics, impressing Sung Si Kyung. In response to So Subin's sharp analysis that "Sung Si Kyung sunbaenim's songs are disguised with sweetness but are actually very difficult when you break them down," Sung Si Kyung replied, "I was frustrated that no one noticed, so thank you for noticing," prompting laughter.
In particular, So Subin surprised everyone by confessing that she had recently suffered from the rare disease Guillain-Barré syndrome. She reassured fans, saying, "It was a disease that could have caused breathing difficulties, but now I have recovered enough through treatment to be able to sing." In response, Sung Si Kyung warmly showed his affection for his junior, saying, "Make sure you fully recover so we can toast together," adding to the warmth.
The finale was decorated by ITZY. With their recent dramatic comeback hit "THAT'S A NO NO," which has written a reverse-runaway legend six years after its release, they brought the studio's energy to a peak. They also shared behind-the-scenes details of all members renewing their contracts with JYP Entertainment. The members boasted strong teamwork, saying, "The renewals happened naturally without major disagreements. We were happy to feel once again that our hearts matched well."
Above all, the highlight of the broadcast was the historic collaboration between ITZY and Sung Si Kyung that could only happen on "Eardrum Boyfriend." When member Lia put on the sunglasses she had prepared, Sung Si Kyung made a perfect transformation into the music scene legend meme "Modashikyung." When Sung Si Kyung shouted his signature line, "What is the best dance song of this era?" the audience erupted in cheers, and the performance of "Smile Angel" presented with ITZY completed an unprecedented chemistry that transcended generations and brought the grand finale to a close.<
[Photo] KBS2 broadcast capture
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