'Coordinates hit, then boom' was truly captured..Curtis, on a roll, is 'TNT' considered hazardous? [Star Issue]

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• KBS rules out broadcasting Curtis's 'TNT'..Ambiguous review standards

Curtis, a boy group consisting of Martin James, Ju-hoon, Sung-hyun, and Geon-ho, has received a ban on broadcasting their new song 'TNT' from KBS, sparking criticism over ambiguous review standards.

On the 6th, following KBS's music review results, the broadcaster ruled the song 'TNT' from Curtis's second mini-album 'GREENGREEN' as unsuitable for broadcast. KBS determined that the lyrics contain content that may encourage or facilitate the use or consumption of youth-hazardous drugs, narcotics, or other illegal acts.

'TNT' is a song expressing the group's intense passion and confidence in their music, with the title derived from the name of an explosive chemical substance. KBS viewed the song title itself as evoking explosives and flagged lyrics such as 'Hit like a cannon, hits (TNT) / Coordinates hit, then boom! (What you mean?) / I'm about to TNT (TNT)' as problematic for conjuring images of explosions.

It is also reported that KBS deemed it inappropriate to directly mention specific airport names, such as 'Incheon Airport, open up the roof / Gimpo Airport, open up the roof.' According to KBS's explanation, these lyrics violate broadcasting review standards.

However, some argue that 'TNT' is difficult to view as a song that actually encourages illegal acts or contains inherent dangers. Notably, it is known that the song has already passed review on MBC and SBS, raising questions about the differing review standards among broadcasters.

Curtis plans to perform 'TNT' on music programs in addition to their title track 'REDRED'. However, it is expected that the performance will not be seen on KBS 2TV's music program 'Music Bank'. Curtis's side stated they have no plans to revise the lyrics and request a re-review.

Meanwhile, Curtis released their second mini-album 'GREENGREEN' on the 4th. The included track 'TNT' is a song featuring an addictive melody layered over intense guitar riffs and a heavy bass. Lyrics such as 'In the corner of my room, every night, five immature kids / In front of the studio computer, awakened DNA' reflect Curtis's sincerity toward music and the stage.

Curtis has established their status as a next-generation K-pop act by ranking high on major domestic and international charts, including Billboard, Apple Music, and Melon, immediately after their comeback. They are scheduled to appear on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' on the 8th, MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on the 9th, and SBS's 'Inkigayo' on the 10th. They will also take the stage at Dankook University's Jukjeon Campus on the 13th and Hongik University's Seoul Campus on the 14th.

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