The group Highlight has filled their 16th debut anniversary with emotion and laughter.
On the 16th, Highlight (Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang, Son Dong-woon) held a 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIVE FOR B2UTY & LIGHT' on their official YouTube channel to celebrate their 16th debut anniversary.
On this day, Highlight held a celebration party for their 16th anniversary and spent a special time with their fans, B2UTY (Beast fandom name) and LIGHT (Highlight fandom name). The members celebrated the occasion by blowing out the candles on a cake, expressing their heartfelt thoughts, saying, "It's hard to believe that so much time has already passed. Thank you for loving and supporting us for 16 years."
Following this, the four members worked together in a relay cooking segment to prepare a birthday feast. Strategically planning, Highlight set out to make bulgogi, japchae, and jeon, fitting for a birthday party. The members' chaotic chemistry while following the recipes brought laughter.
Yoon Doo-joon skillfully prepared the ingredients, while Lee Gi-kwang serenaded the meat with a sweet lullaby, turning it into delicious bulgogi. The members took turns as MCs, leading cheerful interactions with the fans. Proud of the dish they all made together for the first time, Highlight enjoyed their meal in a warm atmosphere, amazed by the unexpectedly great taste.
Yang Yo-seob gifted fans with a snippet of Highlight's new complete song 'RAINBOW,' which was released on the same day. Recently, Highlight, who toured seven cities in Asia for their 2025 solo concert tour 'RIDE OR DIE,' surprised fans with the announcement of preparing to release live audio from the performances.
As the live broadcast concluded, Yoon Doo-joon expressed, "It is also a blessing to be able to naturally plan for the 17th anniversary. I hope you all stay healthy and continue to spend time smiling like this for a long time."
Yang Yo-seob added, "We will continue to come together as four and present you with wonderful music and stages," while Lee Gi-kwang promised, "Just being together is a blessing and happiness. Just like Highlight and Beast have navigated everything well, we will continue to move forward together." Son Dong-woon also expressed, "Thank you so much for supporting and loving us for such a long time. I hope we can have fun together like today."
Meanwhile, 'RAINBOW' is a song that conveys Highlight's sincerity to the fans who have always been their strength. Highlight's lyrical vocals and soaring emotions have received positive reviews from listeners.
In addition to their group activities, the members are also active in various fields. Yoon Doo-joon met with audiences through a special screening and special GV of 'Splash Splash Love: The Movie' to celebrate its 10th anniversary, and is also actively participating in Disney+'s new healing mukbang variety show 'Chef's Aunt's House.'
Yang Yo-seob is participating as a vocalist for the OST of the SBS drama 'Cosmic Mary Me,' showcasing his presence as Highlight's main vocalist. Son Dong-woon will take on the lead role of Jeon Woo-chi in the Seoul Arts Company's original musical 'Jeon Woo-chi,' which opens on the 25th. Lee Gi-kwang will appear in the second season of MBN's marathon variety show 'Running to Live,' which premieres on November 16.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
