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The next part belonged to Kyuseong.
“We run together!”
“Kyaaa!”
“Kyaa!”
Dojae and Kyuseong hit high notes in quick succession, eliciting cheers from the fans. It was exactly like the recorded version they had heard.
“This is insane.”
“Who are they? Is this really live?”
“Can they really do that?”
The standing section, which included fans of both Candiz and Infinite Boys, buzzed with excitement.
Most of them were hearing MOST’s songs for the first time. Dojae and Kyuseong’s voices hit their ears and minds with intensity.
“This is dynamic world!”
“This is dynamic world!”
Before they knew it, the song had reached its climax.
Dojae and Kyuseong took turns singing higher and higher notes.
Kyuseong’s powerful tone and Dojae’s solid voice blended harmoniously.
“This is-! dynamic world!”
With Dojae’s unwavering support, Kyuseong relaxed and added an ad-lib.
Dojae smiled slightly as he picked up on it, just like in practice.
The composer, Kijoon, felt a shiver run through his body.
It was similar to the feeling during the recording, but even more intense.
The dazzling lights illuminated the stage.
Surrounded by dozens of cameras and hundreds of eyes, Dojae and Kyuseong were completely immersed in the song.
Perhaps due to a bit of excitement, it was even better than in the recording studio.
***
It wasn’t just Kijoon who thought so.
“This is better than the recording.”
The sound director, who was checking the six microphones’ volume and AR state from outside the stage, muttered to himself.
“Director, this is live, right?”
A staff member, preparing for the next stage, asked eagerly.
“Have we only done one or two broadcasts? It’s definitely live.”
“But they’re too good. I’ve never heard of them before. They’re amazing, not like typical idols.”
“Nowadays, idols sing well too.”
“Still, they have two main vocalists. That’s rare even for other groups.”
The staff member, who had only been working in music show production for six months but had a unique background, looked at the stage with bright eyes and said, “This team is going to make it big.”
“Not all skilled artists succeed.”
The sound director, who had been doing this for nearly ten years, replied with a bitter expression.
He had seen many stages and singers.
Some popular singers were terrible at singing, and many talented singers never made it big.
“But they’re not just good at singing. They look good and dance well too.”
At the staff member’s words, the sound director looked up at the stage.
The staff was right.
They were not only good at singing but also visually appealing.
“Hmmm…. They really do have it all.”
“I’m sure they’ll succeed.”
The staff member’s face was filled with confidence.
Even the initially indifferent sound director found himself nodding.
While skill alone doesn’t guarantee popularity, if a group this talented doesn’t succeed, it would deepen his disillusionment with the industry.
“Seongryul! What are you doing? Get over here!”
Before they knew it, MOST’s performance was ending. At the call, the staff member reluctantly took his eyes off the stage.
“Kyaaa!”
“MOST! MOST!”
As the performance ended, the cheers for MOST were much louder than at the start of the rehearsal.
***
[Video] Rookie group MOST blows away the stage on debut (+662 comments)
I rushed to upload this video right after watching the broadcast!!! They debuted a week ago, but their live performance is amazing!
Everyone, check this out
Comments (662):
-Wow, they’re really good
-I love itㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-Who are they? Never seen them before but they killed the stage
-They’re rookies from Big Boys’ company
-Big Boys were good on stage too, and so are these guys
-I saw praise for them on Hong Jonghoon’s blog, and they’re really good
-Hong Jonghoon, the director who did the artistic MV for Candiz?
-Yes, he directs all the iconic MVs
-If Hong Jonghoon acknowledges them, it’s legit
-There’s a reason they’re not off the charts. The song is really good. Is this really live?
-I became a fan after watching today’s performanceㅇㅇㅇㅇㅇㅇㅇㅇ!!!
-Isn’t it an exaggeration? They didn’t blow the stage away, just dominated a bit?
-Do they have two main vocalists? Awesome
-They’re good-looking and sing well too
-The concept is good, the outfits aren’t over the top, and they’re well thought out
-I was curious about their live performance after watching the debut showcase, and they nailed it
-I thought their stage presence was good at the showcase, but their live performance is insane
-Is this the title track? It’s good!
-They have two title tracks, both are great
-This one and “I’m Different,” love MOST!!!
-Are there too many fake fans here?
-Why always accuse of fake fans.. it’s tiresome..
-Exactlyㅋㅋㅋ they genuinely did wellㅋㅋㅋ
-They’re really good!! Finally a decent rookie
-They’re not just good, they’re amazingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-The song is so high, Mariah Carey would cry
-Why would she suddenly cry
-Not a single weak link
-Exactly, they’re all good
-Kingdom was right to support them
-I went to Music Town today as an Infinite Boys fan, and it was chaotic from rehearsal, the rookies seemed not nervous at all, they’re all handsome and good on stage, it was refreshing.. Haven’t felt this excited for anyone other than my oppa in a while, supporting MOST,
-Agree
-Thanks, we’ll support Infinite Boys too!
-I’ll be a MOST fan from today
Following the rehearsal and the main broadcast, MOST delivered a flawless performance.
As soon as the broadcast ended, the online community, especially those in their 20s and 30s, was abuzz.
Music shows might have low ratings, but they have a clear target audience.
The promotional effect was clear.
Moreover, since it was a live stage broadcast, it was a great opportunity to showcase MOST’s talents.
The attention MOST received this time was incomparable to their debut showcase.
***
The members returned to the waiting room after the first-place announcement stage, where Kingdom staff were waiting for them.
“You did great, really great! The response is fantastic!”
Team Leader Jung Heeyoung’s praise made the members’ shoulders rise in pride.
Unlike their debut showcase, this time they could feel it themselves—they had done well.
“You really did well. Everyone, great job.”
The members nodded with satisfied expressions at Manager Kim Seokchul ‘s praise and encouragement. His compliments were rare and thus highly valued.
“Alright, everyone come here. You have something to do.”
Team Leader Jung Heeyoung gathered the members, still in their stage outfits, to one side of the waiting room and arranged them for a group photo against a wall.
“We’re going to post a group photo on your Twittee account.”
“Twittee?”
‘Twittee’ was one of the social media platforms where you could post photos and text, popular among idol fans as much as Mygram.
“Yes. From now on, after every schedule, you have to post one group photo and one individual photo each. The group photo will be tagged and posted by Assistant Lee… For the individual photos, you’ll take selfies and upload them, but the captions must be checked by Assistant Lee first.”
“Ah, okay.”
With Team Leader Jung Heeyoung’s quick explanation, even Woochul, who had asked the question, nodded.
“It’s important to communicate with fans these days, so don’t forget to update after each schedule.”
“Yes, we’ll do that.”
Dojae replied earnestly, looking around at the members.
“Alright, let’s take the photo!”
When Assistant Lee Jungyeon turned on the camera on her phone and called out, the members all spontaneously made V signs with their fingers.
Realizing that everyone, including himself, was making a V sign, Dojae was secretly surprised.
‘Even though history and culture are slightly different… Whether it’s the Korean Empire or the Republic of Korea, we all make V signs in photos. How fascinating.’
However, fascinating as it was, it felt too monotonous.
“Ha-ha. Are you all going to do the same pose boringly? Try some different poses too!”
With Team Leader Jung Heeyoung’s laughter and remark, the members looked slightly embarrassed.
They didn’t seem like the group that had just ‘killed it’ on stage.
They were still rookies, awkward about taking photos.
“I’ll take several shots and upload the best one!”
With that, Assistant Lee Jungyeon pressed the shutter multiple times. Click, click, the sound went, and the members slowly changed their poses.
‘Is it just me, or is only Louis’s pose changing…?’
Dojae thought, smiling even wider. It was a refreshing smile he could show only after successfully finishing the stage.
Click.
“Got it!”
Assistant Lee Jungyeon shouted after taking one last photo. Though their poses might not have been diverse for their first Twittee group photo, the smiles on the members’ faces were of immense value.
***
MOST’s Twittee account, created from the time of their teaser release, already had a considerable number of followers. The number of followers, which started increasing with the showcase and music video release, was skyrocketing with today’s Music Town stage.
“Amazing, amazing. As the community reaction is good, the Twittee followers are increasing right away.”
Lee Jeongmi, MOST’s fan who had claimed to be their first fan since the teaser release, mumbled as she checked Twittee in real-time with her friend.
“They really did well on today’s stage. It’s a shame we couldn’t get tickets to see it live.”
“Right. I knew they’d do well on stage from seeing the showcase, but… Ha, are they going to get too popular now?”
“They need to be popular to make money.”
“Still, I wanted to keep them to myself for a while… That’s the charm of liking idols from small agencies.”
“What are you talking about? How can you like an idol and want to keep them to yourself? If that’s how you feel, you shouldn’t be a fan.”
Her friend pouted at Lee Jeongmi’s stern words, already prepared to give her heart and soul to MOST.
“Wow, their individual selfies are updated too!”
Before Lee Jeongmi could scold her friend any further, a new post appeared on MOST’s Twittee account. Lee Jeongmi’s eyes sparkled as she discovered the new post.
Her friend, who was also checking Twittee, looked excited as well.
“Wow… Kingdom is doing a better job than expected.”
“Right. Amazing. As expected, Louis even takes great selfies. No wonder he stood out in the group photo.”
“The youngest definitely has natural talent.”
While admiring Louis’s photo and moving to the next post, Lee Jeongmi’s pupils momentarily shook.
[Dojae] Thank you deeply for taking the time to support our stage. Although I cannot write much due to the character limit, I send you infinite love.
“What did I just read…?”
It seemed too formal for a message from an idol to fans. Even a letter to a teacher or parent wouldn’t be written like this nowadays.
“Wow… This guy is genuine. Really genuine.”
Though bewildered, they were soon drawn to the sincerity not often seen in other idols.
“He’s genuinely handsome too. Even though he took the selfie at such an honest angle, he’s still good-looking.”
As they were praising Dojae, they noticed another new post.
“Huh? Haven’t all the members posted already? What’s this new post?”
“It’s a company notice.”
“A notice? What kind of notice…?”
Their eyes widened as they read the notice.
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