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The highly anticipated “2024 MBC MUSIC FESTIVAL” is fast approaching as the year gradually comes to a close. This year’s celebration will be hosted by Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, SHINee’s MinHo, and TWS’ DoHoon, as it incorporates the theme “WANNABE”. Many are excited to witness their chemistry between the three, and how YoonA will close out her 10th and final year hosting the music festival. Netizens are excited to witness another memorable night that celebrates the Korean music industry, as the event includes a diverse lineup from various genres, ready to captivate audiences far and wide.
And did you know? This year, you can purchase tickets and live stream the “2024 MBC MUSIC FESTIVAL”, and receive special goods in various, unique packages. These packages include a live streaming ticket, along with your selection of an exclusive photo card captured on the day of the event, a special photo card holder, perfect for your newly purchased photo card, and additional Ruby CHAMSIM that you can use in all your voting endeavors on IDOL CHAMP. Just follow the link below to to purchase your streaming package.
👉CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR STREAMING PACKAGE👈
Both the + PHOTO CARD & + CHAMSIM package also come with an Early Bird option. As a Christmas special, the purchase period for the Early Bird Special has been extended until 11:59 PM on December 25th KST. There’s not much time left, so act fast!
Exclusive goods aside, many netizens are looking forward to the explosive live performances from some of their favorite artists. The music festival is just around the corner, so let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some memorable performances that will certainly get you hyped for the “2024 MBC MUSIC FESTIVAL”!
Note: this list is in no particular order.
1. Stunning Collaboration Stage With ITZY’s YeJi & Stray Kids HyunJin
Stray Kids and ITZY are some of the biggest names in K-Pop, and being under the same company with JYP Entertainment, there have been multiple clips of the two groups interacting together. Be that as it may, the collaboration stage between YeJi and HyunJin (also referred to 2HWANG by fans) had a chokehold on the K-Pop community everywhere. The two were able to showcase their dancing prowess, both as individuals and as a duo. From facial expressions to dance lines, they ticked off every box and proved why they’re top tier performers of the industry.
2. DANCERACHA Steals Hearts Across The Board
Many might have heard about 3RACHA of Stray Kids, but for the “2023 MBC MUSIC FESTIVAL“, Stray Kids DANCERACHA took the stage with classic K-Pop track, ‘White Love’. It was a complete serotonin boost that had audiences everywhere smiling from ear to ear. They came with powerful dance moves and infectious joyful energy that could be felt from the very first note. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself putting this performance on constant repeat moving forward.
3. An Impactful Rock Rendition Of ‘Love Dive’
Although they were only a little over a year into their career, IVE were shaping up to be one of the leaders of their generation. Their status at the top was certainly solidified with the viral hit of ‘Love Dive’, released in 2022. They went on to perform various renditions at multiple year end music festivals, but what made their “MBC Gayo Daejejeon” version so special was its rock-centered remix. Blending the dance track with guitar and bass riffs brought new life into the song, making it a stage netizens remember until today. They rocked the stage and has only become more successful since, becoming global superstars.
4. YB’s Uplifting Performance Of ‘Blue Whale’
Music festivals are made to showcase a variety of energetic dance tracks that get your heart pumping and body moving from the very first verse. However, some artists go the slower route and provide audiences with healing through heartfelt ballads. YB’s (Yoon DoHyun Band) performance of ‘Blue Whale’ was particularly poignant, imbued with sincerity and soul. It allowed viewers a chance to receive a bit of comfort from the difficulties of the year and start January with a refreshed heart and mind. This performance reminds everyone that they aren’t alone in their struggles and provides the courage to continue moving on.
5. TWICE And Their Memorable Disco Stage
One aspect of year end festivals that keep netizens tuning in is the chance to hear some of their favorite tracks remixed into a different genre. Here, TWICE transform their hit track, ‘I CAN’T STOP ME’, and make it disco themed. It puts a different spin onto the song, and combined with their special stage styling and live vocals, it’s a performance that ONCE and casual listeners continue going back to. No longer rookies, it was at this point TWICE were truly coming into their own as a top girl group of not only the K-Pop industry, but the world.
6. A Collaboration Stage For The History Books
“MBC MUSIC FESTIVAL” has had a long history of bringing artists together for incredible collaboration stages that exceeds all expectations. An example of this was a performance of SHINee TaeMin‘s ‘Goodbye’, accompanied by TWICE’s JiHyo and Momo. The amount of artistry on stage from their incredibly fluid dance lines to spellbinding vocals made the collaboration completely rich in depth. Understandbly, it put millions in an unbreakable trance, becoming a hot topic on social media across the globe.
7. BTS Deliver As Top Performers
BTS haven’t always been global superstars. They certainly had to work their way up to the top, with their path filled with much hardship and fierce competition. However, by this performance, they were already well on their way to claim their spot as worldwide superstars. Through this performance, they continued to showcase their top performance capabilities, stunning millions in the process, as ARMY continued to become an army-like presence in the process.
8. 2017 Hit Song Medley With DUETTO & MAMAMOO
With the amount of songs that come out in a singular year, it can be hard to keep track of what was released. But in this collaboration stage, DUETTO & MAMAMOO make it easy by performing a medley of hit songs. This includes memorable tracks such as SunMi‘s ‘Gashina’, WANNA ONE‘s ‘Energetic’, to BTS‘ ‘DNA’. Although it wasn’t too long, it was a great way to reflect and remember the amazing K-Pop tracks that came out in 2017 and how they shaped the year’s music scene.
9. A Blast To The Past With Iconic K-Pop Tracks
Today, we’re already welcoming the fifth generation of K-Pop idols to the stage. And while they’re already making a name for themselves, we cannot forget the artists who came before them to pave the path to K-Pop’s global success. In 2016’s music festival, multiple groups came together to perform various remakes of iconic K-Pop tracks. From the addictive ‘Rainism’ to spellbinding ‘Mirotic’, audiences couldn’t help but sing along to the legendary tracks. K-Pop will always face constant change, however, its storied history will always remain.
10. A Performance Worthy Of Queens By Girls’ Generation
For years now, Girls’ Generation has solidified their legacy as one of the best K-Pop girl groups. They have everything from stage presence, amazing vocals, and the longevity to last. Although this performance was almost a decade ago, their impact is still evident, as audiences erupted in cheers for this timeless hit, and continue to have it on their playlists today. Girls’ Generation is truly a one of a kind idol group, going down in history as one of the best.
The “2024 MBC MUSIC FESTIVAL” is right around the corner, ready to mesmerize fans once again with a performance of the lifetime. To get even more hyped for the music festival, watch these performances, along with the many others, uploaded to the MBCkpop YouTube channel. Or you could simply purchase your very own live streaming package with exclusive goods to watch the celebration in real time.
What has been some of your favorite performances from music festival over the years?
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