Park Jin-young VS Sunmi, Wonder K 'On the Spot' Summer Performance Showdown

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'Legendary Performer' Park Jin-young and 'Summer Queen' Sunmi are set to make a hot comeback this summer with new songs that promise to deliver unparalleled performances, drawing high expectations. Through 1theK (Wonder K), Kakao Entertainment's global K-pop media outlet's original content 'On the Spot,' Sunmi (on the 16th) and Park Jin-young (on the 27th) will each offer unique performance styles that bring special joy to global fans.

On the 16th, Sunmi unveiled a performance video for her new digital single 'Forever July' on Wonder K's 'On the Spot.' The video has received praise for completing a distinct summer vibe through visuals evoking summer—such as yellow umbrellas, white dresses, and boots—as well as one-on-one point choreography with male dancers and directing that appears to tell a single narrative.

The new song 'Forever July' blends trendy UK garage beats with soft instrumental sounds to delicately depict the humid summer air and a wavering heart. In this video, Sunmi captivates viewers with her midsummer fairy-like visuals and original choreography utilizing umbrellas. Having previously created the moniker 'Sunmi Pop' through unique concepts and performances for each release like 'Gashina' and 'Siren,' this new song further heightens immersion by presenting a perfect stage where music, visuals, and performance are tightly interconnected. Fans have reacted explosively with comments such as "Sunmi's performance on 'On the Spot' is the best," "With Sunmi's unique dreamy atmosphere, lingering vocal tone, and adorable point choreography! The Summer Queen has returned," and "Wonder K location shoots always deliver legendary perfection."

JYP representative artist Park Jin-young, who released his new single on the 23rd at 6 p.m., will also appear on Wonder K's 'On the Spot' on the 27th to showcase a performance video for his new song 'WET.' This track marks his first summer song since 'When We Disco' with Sunmi in 2020, six years later, and was selected as the main theme song for Korea's leading summer festival 'Waterbomb 2026.' The song features a sensory reggae-toned sound synchronized with the summer season and an addictive rhythm. In this video, Park Jin-young will present dazzling outfits and bold performances against the backdrop of a large water park, delivering a hot summer to viewers. Particularly, he is expected to once again demonstrate his 'Living Legend' status through his unique groove, detailed gestures, and unwavering energy.

1theK's original 'On the Spot' is a well-made performance content that showcases natural dancing in everyday spaces rather than standardized stages like studios or sets. Without flashy lighting or special effects, it captures free-spirited emotions and natural moods, vividly presenting each of the artists' signature point choreographies, earning it recognition among K-pop fans as their 'favorite performance content.'

1theK PD Jeong Seok-hoon, who directed Park Jin-young's episode of 'On the Spot,' stated, "We deliberated on spaces and directing that could most naturally convey the free-spirited and energetic atmosphere of 'WET,'" adding, "We focused on preserving the liveliness of the scene so that Park Jin-young's unique dynamic performance, groove, and paired choreography with dancers would stand out even more."

1theK, which boasts over 34 million subscribers worldwide, serves as a communication channel connecting global K-pop fans and artists by showcasing various original content including performances like 'On the Spot' and 'Suit Dance,' live sessions such as 'Outdoor Recording Studio,' and variety shows like 'Self-Entrance.' 1theK's original content is also available through Melon TV, the video service of Korea's leading music platform Melon.

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