2nd Gen K-Pop Group Cries After Music Show Win
2nd Gen K-Pop boy group Highlight (formerly BEAST or B2AST) got emotional during their recent music show win.
On March 19, Highlight received their first win for “BODY,” the title track from their 5th mini-album Switch On. It would also mark Highlight’s 66th win as a group.
highlight got their first win for body on the show!!! congratulations boys ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ pic.twitter.com/4m6SICpQOj
— chey ๐ธ (@seoblicious) March 19, 2024
3์ 19์ผ ๋์ผ์ด์ด์ค ์ฃผ์ธ๊ณต์? #ํ์ด๋ผ์ดํธ ์ #BODY ์ ๋๋ค! ๋์ผ์ด์ด์ค์ ์์์ ์ถํํฉ๋๋ค! #๋์ผ #THESHOW @highlight_auent pic.twitter.com/KZ94YWrbmk
— THE SHOW (@sbsmtvtheshow) March 19, 2024
Now, “BODY” also won first place on KBS 2TVโsย Music Bank today, March 22. It’s the second win for “BODY, and Highlight’s 67th win overall. The group won with a total of 7,255 points, beating Red Velvetโs Wendyโs โWish You Hell.โ
๐ 240322 – MUSIC BANK – WINNER
Get ready to groove LIGHT, because #HIGHLIGHT just won today's Music Bank with 'BODY'! ๐บ๐
Congrats, @Highlight_AUent & LIGHT#BODY2ndWin#HIGHLIGHT67thWin pic.twitter.com/14vomQJRPo
— KPOP Music Show Analysis (@KshowAnalysis) March 22, 2024
Despite not being the group’s first win, they couldn’t help but get emotional when receiving their award. Yoseobย (also known as Yang Yoseop) noticeably appeared reflective. Lights (Highlight’s fandom) pointed out that it must be sobering to still receive awards nearly 15 years after their debut. The group debuted in October 2009 and received the Rookie of the Month award from South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in December.
"it's just a music show trophy" but you'll never understand how much it means to highlight, a 15 years old kpop idol… ๐ฅบ pic.twitter.com/Bw0gChAZvu
— ๐ฟ (@darkgreyballoon) March 22, 2024
does it ever just how
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you crazy night changes pic.twitter.com/ICYsghoQ7x— tine๐แฐแฉ (@hlxlight) March 22, 2024
After receiving their award, the members proved to be true professionals, delivering an encore performance that showcased their talents and charisma. Yoseob even showed off his strength as he sang while lifting Gikwang (also known as Lee Gi Kwang).
For most of the performance, maknae Dongwoon appeared to be having fun with his members. Yet, he started crying on stage, no longer able to hold back his tears. Despite this, he continued to sing and pose for cameras.
By the end of the song, Dongwoon was noticeably wiping tears and sniffling as his members gave their speeches. Even when he was initially offered the mic, he declined, still fighting tears.
Dongwoon attempted various methods to stop himself from crying further, such as biting his finger. So, before they left the stage, he was able to speak and express his gratitude to Lights.
According to fans, more members, including leader Dujun (also known as Yoon Do Joon), cried. They’re so deserving of all their recognition and achievements.
Look at our precious dongwoon crying ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ you deserve the award Dongwoon ahhhh pic.twitter.com/Q0N31sMOxQ
— Shake Your Body (@belleeefemmeee) March 22, 2024
highlight members cried after winning 1st place ๐ญ dujun said that they cried after receiving an award in a long time ๐ญ pic.twitter.com/2ShP1oKgs7
— chey ๐ธ (@seoblicious) March 22, 2024
Lights couldn’t be more proud of Highlight!
for some reason they love to carry gikwang when they win on music shows lmao pic.twitter.com/avp36RkPgb
— ์ฒ์ฌ ๊ธฐ๊ด (@producergikwang) March 22, 2024
op said highlight members cried after winning 1st place ๐ญ๐ญ dujun cried after receiving an award for the first time in a long time ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
Congratulations. boys for winning you deserve it so much. iโam happy that we are sharing this happy and glorious moments together ๐ญโค๏ธโ๐ฉน pic.twitter.com/pim3FKxcq3
— tine๐แฐแฉ (@hlxlight) March 22, 2024
Finally got to see Highlightโs MuBank encore performance and seeing Dongwoon cried made me all emotional with him. ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ Yaโll deserve this win and thank you for continuing to create amazing music, helping pave the way for other artists that music should be ageless.
— Beth and Tammy (@twowomenkpop) March 22, 2024
Watch Highlight’s win and encore below.