Group SEVENTEEN member Dino is freely switching between his main persona and his alter ego, demonstrating the true value of a "versatile maknae." He is active across music shows and variety programs.
Dino appeared on KBS2 MUSIC BANK on the 7th and performed the title track "놀아보세 (prod. Hitchhiker)" from alter ego Picheolin's mini 1st album and the album track "정말 (prod. 이현도 of DEUX)." He completed a distinctive stage by interpreting the different genres of EDM trap and new jack swing with Korean-style energy and Picheolin's unique cheerful charm.
On "놀아보세 (prod. Hitchhiker)," he raised the excitement of the stage with dynamic performances to intense beats, and on "정말 (prod. 이현도 of DEUX)" he showed wide-ranging expressiveness with music and performances of a different mood. Dino's charm, which is freely varied according to genre and concept, captured attention.
If Picheolin's charm was fully displayed on music shows, Dino's frank and cheerful side shone on variety shows. On that day alone, Dino appeared consecutively on the web variety shows ZIP DAESUNG, 셀폰KODE, and 맞춘다카니, leaving an impression on viewers.
At times he acted as an energetic maknae, and at others he exhibited skillful and gentle hosting suited to his counterpart, exuding "senbeimi" (senior presence). Not remaining in a single character, he brought out different charms on each program, showing the presence befitting a "versatile maknae."
In particular, he drew attention by revealing the background to becoming the first K-pop idol to attempt an "alter ego debut." On ZIP DAESUNG, Dino said, "Through Picheolin I thought I could make an album that spans generations. Because I really like challenges, I prepared this with the mindset of trying it once," and noted, "There is an expectation that Picheolin's fresh music could create synergy with the main persona."
Dino's activities, moving across broadcast venues, have also led to the new song's success. "놀아보세 (prod. Hitchhiker)" is continuing to rise on short-form platforms such as Instagram's "trending audio" and Korea's YouTube "daily shorts popular songs." As the so-called "jegi-chagi choreography" challenge—moving feet to the chorus—grows popular, the track is spreading by word of mouth.
"미쳐 미쳐," which was pre-released on the 22nd of last month, has also maintained a high rank on Korea's YouTube "daily popular music videos," receiving steady attention. Dino's moves across music and variety through the unique alter ego Picheolin have naturally connected to interest in the new songs.
Meanwhile, Dino will appear on MBC Show! Music Core today (the 8th) and on the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer tomorrow (the 9th) to consecutively perform the new song. From the 21st to the 23rd he will hold "2026 Dino X Picheolin [吉BOARD SHOW]" at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Songpa District, Seoul. Tickets proved the intense interest as all seats sold out on the day FC membership pre-sale opened.
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