Kang Daniel has topped 'Music Core' with 'Episode'.
On the broadcast of MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on the 28th, Kang Daniel's 'Episode' claimed the number one spot in the last week of June.
On this day, 'Music Core' featured hot debut stages from Baby DONT Cry and ALLDAY PROJECT, catching attention. Baby DONT Cry, the first girl group under PSY's P Nation, announced their debut with the title track 'F Girl' and the pre-released song 'If You Miss This Moment, You'll Definitely Regret It.' Before their stage, Baby DONT Cry said in an interview, "We are a team named to break the prejudice against girls, conveying a cheeky charm through our music in the baby rock genre, which embodies self-confidence and authenticity. We hope for your continued support in the future."
They also noted, "The title track 'F Girl,' which features an impressive upbeat guitar riff, highlights Baby DONT Cry's assertive attitude that challenges all standards by which people judge others based on personality and numbers." They added, "We've prepared a stage for 'If You Miss This Moment, You'll Definitely Regret It,' which captures a direct confession of love, so don't miss it and make sure to join us." 'F Girl' conveys a message of respecting oneself as is, and Baby DONT Cry emitted a cheeky energy that definitely left a lasting impression on listeners.
The 5-member co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT under The Black Label unveiled their debut song 'FAMOUS,' showcasing their distinct identity. ALLDAY PROJECT introduced themselves, saying, "We are a wonderful team where five unique artists come together. We will show you always new appearances overflowing with energy that transcends genres and forms, so please pay a lot of attention to us."
'FAMOUS' features lyrics that capture their confidence and aspirations, describing how they are 'not famous yet but already attracting attention,' while telling their unique stories and backgrounds through distinct expressions. ALLDAY PROJECT created a tight sense of speed with a danceable beat and colorful flow of rap and melody lines, offering bold expressions and intense messages, presenting original creativity.
The comeback stage of H1-KEY also followed. H1-KEY presented the refreshing summer song 'It Was Summer.' 'It Was Summer' is a strong band-style track that evokes the bright sunlight right from the intro. It captures the most brilliant and intense moments in our lives, like youth, love, and dreams, recording them in a snapshot called 'summer,' vividly rekindling those feelings. H1-KEY showcased their refreshing vocal talents, akin to a sea breeze, providing a thrilling freshness in the hot weather.
POW made a comeback with their new song 'How to Be Kind,' which is filled with the freshness of summer. 'How to Be Kind' features a comfortable refreshing sound representing POW, bright keyboard sounds, and a bouncy rhythm, creating harmony. POW vividly expressed their unique color through lyrics imbued with their own sensibility and charm, delivering excitement.
CRAVITY, returning with their second full album, adorned the stage with their title track 'SET NET G0?!' 'SET NET G0?!' is an electronic dance song that merges dreamy pluck synth sounds, strong bass, and catchy vocal chops. CRAVITY focused on the transient 'now' that is hot and precarious, depicting young energy and freedom that breaks through uncertain and confusing moments of youth as they let go of worries and hesitations to sprint toward their goals.
fromis_9 provided a thicker freshness with their new song 'LIKE YOU BETTER.' 'LIKE YOU BETTER' is a song that promises to meet love more passionately and fervently, depicting a future with the being you are and the name love through that emotion. It stands out with a cool synth sound and a lively guitar riff, along with an explosive yet pop-like melody in the chorus. fromis_9 expressed their summer stylishly through 'LIKE YOU BETTER,' which honestly captures the emotions and moments faced by people in their 20s, delivering both excitement and lingering feelings.
After approximately 7 years and 5 months, 2PM's Jang Wooyoung announced his solo comeback with the new song 'Simple Dance.' 'Simple Dance' is a synth-pop track that likens the desire to shine brilliantly again after the cold times they've experienced to the spark of a flame in dance. Jang Wooyoung showcased an expanded vocal performance over a simple yet danceable sound, igniting an unquenchable spark in the hearts of global fans.
Meanwhile, on this day, 'Show! Music Core' featured performances by Jang Wooyoung, fromis_9, CRAVITY, ENHYPEN, H1-KEY, KISS OF LIFE, POW, ILLIT, izna, Hearts2Hearts, ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DONT Cry, Double One, USPEER, Catch The Young, DIGNITY, KIIRAS, and NINA.
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