Global girl group A20 MAY has successfully showcased a powerful performance on the stage of China's CCTV music broadcast.
A20 MAY (CHENYU, SHIJIE, QUCHANG, MICHE, KAT) appeared on the music program 'China Music TOP Chart (中国音乐TOP榜)' of China's state broadcaster CCTV on the 25th (local time), performing their second single 'BOSS'.
'China Music TOP Chart' is a Chinese music broadcast program that started on CCTV in 2014, conducted in seasons and has garnered interest from local viewers. After being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has returned with a new season, and A20 MAY's appearance on this program has proven their influence in China.
A20 MAY's 'BOSS' entered the QQ Music New Song Chart (新歌榜) of China's largest music streaming platform at 3rd place upon its release on April 25, and rose to 1st place for three consecutive days. It is rumored that their good performance on the music charts led CCTV to invite them to the 'China Music TOP Chart' program featuring trending artists.
Just before the 'China Music TOP Chart' stage, the host emphasized that A20 MAY consists of "really young and beautiful friends," explaining the members' capabilities in performing high-difficulty choreography despite their young age. Additionally, A20 MAY mentioned in an interview that the highlight of 'BOSS' is the 'jump rope choreography,' stating, "It's a key movement that emphasizes teamwork and is the most impressive part," and expressed their hope that many people would enjoy their performance.
Following this, A20 MAY captured attention with a powerful performance of 'BOSS' on the live stage. The members showcased dynamic movements and high-difficulty dance while demonstrating their unwavering live singing skills, proving their solid capabilities. Moreover, despite it being their first live music broadcast, they successfully delivered a high-quality performance, proving themselves as the next generation of global performance artists.
'BOSS' is a Zalpha Pop (잘파 팝) song that A20 MAY pursues. Zalpha Pop, led by A20 Entertainment's key producer and visionary leader Lee Soo-man, reflects the music culture of the new generation that embodies their own spirit. Following their debut song 'Under My Skin (A2O),' A20 MAY showcases the essence of Zalpha Pop with 'BOSS,' capturing the global music scene with intense ambition and momentum.
In particular, 'BOSS' previously ranked 8th on the QQ Music Hot Song Chart (热歌榜, 열가방) and entered the US mainstream radio chart Mediabase TOP 100, continuing to achieve success in various areas. Additionally, A20 MAY is actively participating in events such as the '102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango' festival held in Huntington Beach, USA, and the premiere and after-party of Lee Soo-man's documentary 'King of K-Pop' on Amazon Prime in Hollywood, California, showcasing their performance of 'BOSS' in front of music industry professionals and fans worldwide.
Through this, the strength of Lee Soo-man and producer Yoo Young-jin, who created A20 MAY's unique Zalpha Pop, is once again being highlighted. Their know-how as 'living legends' and their consistently trendy 'Gamdasal' aspect are said to be leading the global music scene in 2025.
Meanwhile, A20 MAY is expected to continue their activities, promoting the identity and potential of Zalpha Pop through various global stages.
