The first lineup for the '34th Seoul Music Awards' has been revealed.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), QWER, P1Harmony, Fifty Fifty, Wave to Earth, and Kiki are among the first lineup for the '34th Seoul Music Awards' (hosted by Sports Seoul and organized by the Seoul Music Awards Organizing Committee), which will be held on June 21 at Inspire Arena in Incheon.
As the '34th Seoul Music Awards' is a festival featuring the brightest stars of the past year in the music industry, it has garnered the attention of K-pop fans worldwide.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), who won the Rookie Award at the '29th Seoul Music Awards' in 2020, will appear at the '34th Seoul Music Awards' with a more refreshing image and a stronger, cooler presence this year.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER's impact continues to be immense in 2024. Their mini-album released last year ranked 2nd and 3rd on the Billboard 200, the main album chart in the U.S., marking a remarkable achievement following their previous mini-album that topped the chart.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER has placed a total of 8 Korean albums and 3 Japanese albums on the Billboard 200. The only K-pop artists to rank double-digit albums on the Billboard 200 are BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Their recently released digital single 'Love Language,' a gift for fans, has also received much love, ranking 1st on Japan's Line Music 'Song Top 100' and 2nd on Oricon's 'Daily Digital Single Ranking.'
Additionally, QWER, who has revitalized the band scene, global band group Wave to Earth, rising star P1Harmony, the promising Fifty Fifty, and the highly anticipated rookie Kiki will also join the '34th Seoul Music Awards.'
QWER, who produced numerous hits last year such as 'Addicted to Worry' and 'My Name is Clear,' will also have a connection with the '34th Seoul Music Awards.' QWER has injected new energy into the band scene, with 'Addicted to Worry' ranking 1st in YouTube's selection of the most popular Korean songs of 2024, an exceptional achievement for a rookie group. They have also released consecutive hits like 'Discord,' 'My Name is Clear,' and 'Hello, My Sadness.' After their comeback in early June, they are expected to showcase their growth at the '34th Seoul Music Awards.'
P1Harmony, who released their 8th mini-album 'DUH!' on the 8th, is continuously breaking career highs each year. According to FNC Entertainment, this album surpassed 440,000 copies in just a week, an increase of over 100,000 copies compared to the initial sales of their previous work 'Sad Song.' They have shown a steep rise, recently winning their first 1st place on MBC M's 'Show! Champion.'
Fifty Fifty, who have made a fresh start, will also take the stage at the traditional '34th Seoul Music Awards.' Despite not even a year since their reorganization, they have shown a wide musical spectrum and have received much love for their high-quality easy-listening tracks. Their main title track 'Pookie' and sub-title track 'Midnight Special' have been praised for their contrasting charms.
Wave to Earth, a rising band that shows particularly strong performance overseas, will also attend the '34th Seoul Music Awards.' Their EP 'Play with Earth! 0.03,' released last year, ranked 5th on the Spotify Global Top Debut Album Chart. They proved their presence as a global band by selling out all 30 performances in North America, the first region of their '0.03 World Tour.'
The monster rookie Kiki, who is gaining attention for their remarkable debut, will also have a meaningful connection with the '34th Seoul Music Awards.' Kiki has been attracting attention with their solid live skills and the unique vocals of the members right after their debut. Their debut album 'Uncut Gem' and its title track 'I Do Me' along with the follow-up track 'BTG' have gained significant popularity, making them one of the most prominent girl groups. In April, they achieved their first 1st place on MBC's 'Show! Music Core' after their debut. There is growing curiosity about how Kiki's limitless charm will unfold at the '34th Seoul Music Awards.'
The '34th Seoul Music Awards' is expected to captivate viewers with the dazzling and unique performances of K-pop artists who have shown the best activities over the past year, as well as stages from various genres such as dance, ballad, trot, and band. It is anticipated to be an even more meaningful awards ceremony in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Sports Seoul.
The 'Seoul Music Awards' is a representative music awards ceremony in South Korea that has been held since 1990, playing an important role in elevating the global status of K-pop. This awards ceremony is expected to attract the attention of music fans worldwide with the splendid performances of various artists.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
