LE SSERAFIM to Uhm Jung-hwa, Yunho, Balming Tiger: 'The Seasons' with 10CM Delivers Explosive Stages

The music talk show 'The Seasons' with 10CM on KBS 2TV delivered electrifying performances from artists passionate about their craft.

Last Tuesday's broadcast featured global sensation LE SSERAFIM, the iconic band Jaurim, the energetic solo artist Yunho, and the experimental collective Balming Tiger, each presenting a stage filled with their unique colors.

LE SSERAFIM, fresh off their world tour and back with their new song 'SPAGHETTI', kicked off the show to thunderous applause. Notably, 10CM, showing their deep fandom, presented a custom-made cake to celebrate maknae Hong Eun-chae's 20th birthday. 10CM praised LE SSERAFIM, stating, "We've never seen a team with such perfect identity, music, performance, and story derived from it," and moved the members with their spontaneous, detailed praise of each member's charm.

Having achieved remarkable success with their first world tour spanning 18 cities and charting on Billboard's 'Hot 100' with 'SPAGHETTI', LE SSERAFIM concluded their album activities with a meaningful performance on 'The Seasons' with 10CM. They covered 10CM's hit 'Stalker', showcasing their wit with a synchronized glasses-wearing choreography. In return, 10CM presented an acoustic version of 'SPAGHETTI', creating a warm atmosphere. The members of LE SSERAFIM expressed their joy, calling it a "very happy finale."

Next, Jaurim, a legendary band celebrating their 29th debut anniversary, took the stage for the '30 Years of Indie Music' special. They sang their debut song 'Hey, Hey, Hey', connecting with the audience. Jaurim's top three life songs were revealed as 'Shining', 'Hahahaha Song', and 'Twenty-Five, Twenty-One'. Kim Yoon-ah shared the inspiration behind 'Twenty-Five, Twenty-One', saying, "The lyrics naturally came to me while watching cherry blossoms fall on the way back from dropping my child off at kindergarten." 10CM was moved by Jaurim's impromptu live performance, remarking, "Youth is complex to explain, but this song says it all."

Returning with their 12th studio album, Jaurim heightened anticipation by stating, "Three friends on an adventure through music have embarked on their biggest adventure this year." Kim Yoon-ah spoke about her recent surge in activity: "There was a time when my health was poor, and I was at a crossroads in my music career. I'm spurring myself on with the realization that I must do everything I can." 10CM expressed their respect, noting, "They reflect the zeitgeist so well that the term 'veteran band' doesn't even come to mind."

Yunho delivered a passionate performance of his hit 'Thank U', which gained traction after four years. He humorously remarked, "It was a song made with sincerity, but it didn't go as I thought," adding, "These days, elementary school kids call me 'Lesson Uncle'." Known as a meme generator, Yunho joked about the 'Choi Kang-changmin Birthday Celebration' meme: "I get congratulatory messages wherever I go; I think I'll have to hold a retirement ceremony soon." 10CM responded, "I don't think it's a meme that trivializes you. Rather, your transparency makes people more enthusiastic," before playfully holding a 'retirement ceremony' for the meme, eliciting laughter.

Yunho then joined 10CM for a duet performance of TVXQ!'s representative songs 'Hug' and 'MIROTIC', captivating the audience with his blend of sweetness and power. Yunho, who recently released his first full album 'I-KNOW', introduced his new work and performed the title track 'Body Language'.

Balming Tiger, pioneers of new genres, introduced themselves as "a creative collective and family doing Alternative K-pop," presenting all 11 members, including those absent. Garnering global attention after being invited to major international music festivals, Balming Tiger recalled, "We started from local festivals in various countries, like the Stable Festival." They candidly shared the reason for their international success: "We had this 'unfounded confidence' that our music, videos, and vibe would definitely connect. It helped us."

bj wonjin reinterpreted 'When Love Passes By' in his unique style, while So!YoON! and 10CM delivered a distinctively charming performance of 'Cocktail Love'. Balming Tiger concluded the show with a warm and playful performance of their new song 'wo ai ni', explaining, "It feels like a time when love is needed, so we wanted to make a song that continuously shouts 'I love you.' The background of that 'unfounded confidence' was also relationships. Our connection with these people gave us the strength to make this song."

Netizens praised the episode, with comments like, "LE SSERAFIM's stage presence is amazing as always!", "Jaurim's Kim Yoon-ah's reflections on life really resonated.", "The meme retirement ceremony for Yunho was hilarious lol", and "Balming Tiger's fresh experimental style is so cool!"