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NEWBEAT's Heartfelt Performance: A Tribute to Family and Dreams
On the evening of the 22nd, NEWBEAT surprised everyone with a heartfelt letter dedicated to the late father of their leader, Park Min-seok, who passed away before witnessing his son's debut. This emotional moment was shared on a YouTube channel. Kim Tae-yang expressed, "Seeing Min-seok endure hardships for his family brought tears to my eyes. I wanted to take this opportunity to express gratitude to his father." Hong Min-sung also shared his heartfelt message, saying, "We will be strong so that Min-seok can rely on us, so please watch over us without worry."
Park Min-seok, touched by his members' surprise letters, revealed his longing for his father, saying, "I wanted to show my father, who was so proud of me, achieving my dreams. It feels like a regret." Holding back tears, he vowed, "This is my first time performing for my father, and I will give it my all."
The subsequent performance of NEWBEAT's debut song, 'Flip the Coin,' was filled with intensity and passion. The strong bond among the members, forged through challenging times, shone through as unwavering support and encouragement for one another, highlighting the true driving force behind NEWBEAT's journey.
NEWBEAT's touching story and performance transcended a simple stage act, embodying a heartfelt drama of dreams and familial love. Their genuine performance has drawn attention to their future endeavors.
NEWBEAT, a seven-member all-Korean boy group, includes Park Min-seok from Mnet's 'Boys Planet' and Jeon YeoYeojeong from TO1. They made a grand debut in March with their first full album 'RAW AND RAD,' accompanied by Mnet's debut show 'Drop the NEWBEAT' and SBS's fan showcase 'Hidden Strength Dissection Room.' Since then, they have actively performed on major stages domestically and internationally. Recently, they were honored with the 'K World Dream New Vision Award' at a domestic music awards ceremony, marking a significant milestone in their debut journey.
NEWBEAT is set to perform at the global music festival 'ATA Festival 2025' on September 28th at Nanji Hangang Park, drawing significant attention.
