[Sports Seoul | Reporter Lee Seung-rok] The ‘2nd D Awards’ is just around the corner, set to kick off tomorrow.
As the crème de la crème of K-pop prepare to grace the ‘2nd D Awards (D AWARDS with upick)’, anticipation is reaching fever pitch with tantalizing performance teasers dropping left and right.
P1Harmony is set to unveil a show-stopping rendition of ‘The Child Who Swallowed the Sun’, reimagined for the grand stage. ENHYPEN promises a tour de force, showcasing a trifecta of hits from their seventh mini-album. FIFTYFIFTY will treat fans to the premiere of their crowd-pleaser ‘Perfect Crime’. Meanwhile, xikers are pulling out all the stops with a bespoke intro performance that’s bound to leave jaws on the floor.
BOYNEXTDOOR is teasing a performance that’ll showcase their unique flavor, tailor-made for the D Awards. Hi-Fi Un!corn is set to drop the Korean version of ‘Beat It Beat It’ for the first time on air. 82MAJOR is bringing the heat with a DJ set by Yoon Ye-chan, composed exclusively for this star-studded night. QWER will add their distinctive touch to the proceedings with the world premiere of ‘White Whale’.
K-pop aficionados are buzzing about NCT WISH’s ‘Melt Inside My Pocket’, a tour exclusive that’s finally hitting the small screen. NEXZ is revamping ‘Beat-Boxer’ and ‘Next To Me’ to fit the grandeur of the D Awards. Fans can also look forward to a special stage that’ll put izna’s unique charms front and center.
KickFlip is set to shake things up with a performance of ‘Singularity’ that’s rarely graced domestic broadcasts. AHOF will bring their A-game with all nine members performing ‘Pinocchio Hates Lies’, a treat previously reserved for fan concerts. The collaboration between FNC Entertainment’s fresh-faced band AxMxP and Mnet ‘Boys Planet’ alum Choi Rip-woo is generating major buzz.
But wait, there’s more! A super-group featuring idols from three Asian countries is set to debut, and in celebration of the Year of the Red Horse, three ‘Horse Zodiac’ idols born in 2002 will sit down for an exclusive interview.
Taking the helm as MCs are actors Lee Jong-won and Shin Yeo-eun, joined by BOYNEXTDOOR’s Myung Jae-hyun. Lee will play ‘Guardian’, Shin the ‘Muse’, and Myung the ‘Frontman’ in their award show hosting debut. Yoo Jae-pil returns to the red carpet, reprising his role as MC for the second year running.
The ‘2nd D Awards’, presented by Sports Dong-A, will light up Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul’s Seongbuk-gu on the 11th at 6 PM. Catch it live on Channel A Plus, with an encore broadcast at midnight on Channel A. roku@sportsseoul.com
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