The group god proved once again the true value of a 'living legend' on 'Immortal Songs.'

God appeared on KBS 2TV's 'Immortal Songs' special for the '2025 Gyeongju APEC' broadcast on the evening of the 21st, captivating the audience with an overwhelming stage befitting a 'living legend' and unwavering teamwork even after 26 years since their debut.

Introduced as 'the national group loved by Korea,' god opened their performance with their mega hit 'Road.' The members’ voices formed a fantastic harmony, adding emotion to the song and leaving a deep resonance with the audience. Additionally, as the song is a beloved national anthem, the crowd's singing unified with god members' voices, creating a powerful emotional response.

In the interview following the stage, the enduring teamwork and chemistry of god, even in their 27th year since debut, could be confirmed. First, Son Ho-young noted that when the members gather, they feel like they return to the early days of their debut, saying, 'Aren't we getting older? But when we are together, we briefly forget that and play old pranks or tease each other about past antics,' which drew laughter.

Kim Tae-woo then said, 'Whenever I come here, I become the youngest.' Hearing this, Danny An playfully pinched Kim Tae-woo's cheek on the spot, showcasing the love among god members for their 'eternal youngest' and their continued teamwork, which warmed hearts.

After the interview, god led the excitement of the '2025 APEC special' to its peak with another mega hit, 'Friday Night.' In addition, god showcased a more diverse stage with their spontaneous ad-libs, eliciting explosive reactions from the audience.

God then performed the legendary song 'Where You Should Be,' moving to a protruding stage to communicate more closely with the audience. Despite being a fast-tempo dance song, they impressed with their unwavering live performance, demonstrating the true dignity of a 'legend' with a flawless stage.

The audience gave a huge cheer for god, who delivered an overwhelming live performance. In response, god supported a successful '2025 Gyeongju APEC' and concluded their performance with the hit 'One Candle.'

Singing 'One Candle,' which carries the meaning of wishing for peace and supporting everyone, god cheered for the successful hosting of the '2025 Gyeongju APEC.' Despite being in their 27th year since debut, god still drew applause from the audience with their unchanging live skills and stage manners.

In this way, god once again proved their presence as a 'living legend' with stages filled only with mega hits. They also captivated the audience with their overwhelming live performance, evoking warm responses and satisfaction. Furthermore, god moved the venue with music that transcends generations, proving once again the worth of being the 'original national group.'

Meanwhile, during the pre-recording of 'Immortal Songs,' Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nak-young remarked, 'God was a (singer) of our generation, but hasn't faded away?' this statement shocked the audience. Once this news broke, fans and netizens expressed significant anger, while the members soothed the agitated fans.

Ultimately, Mayor Joo Nak-young issued a clarification statement, saying, 'There was no intention to belittle any specific artist,' adding, 'We mentioned god, who we loved and cherished as part of our generation, with joy and affection at the fact that they are still actively performing.'

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