H.O.T.'s Iconic 'Raise Me Well!' Chant Echoes After 30 Years at HANTEO MUSIC FESTIVAL, Sparking a Generational K-Pop Celebration

The iconic chant 'Raise Me Well!' that heralded the birth of H.O.T. resonated once again after 30 years at the 'HANTEO MUSIC FESTIVAL' (hereinafter 'Han-um-pe'), bringing together K-pop fans and artists who have grown through their love.

This moment marked the genesis of a true K-pop festival. The sight of rookie group idntt delivering their debut stage, shouting 'Raise Me Well!' under the watchful eyes of H.O.T., truly captured the essence of the event.

Held on the 22nd and 23rd at the Incheon Inspire Arena, 'Han-um-pe' featured a star-studded lineup of artists who have illuminated the K-pop scene across generations. The audience's age demographic was equally diverse, with parents and children waving lightsticks together, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

Headlined by H.O.T., the festival also included performances by 2AM, Teen Top, Mamamoo's Solar, Oh My Girl, fromis_9, tripleS, and idntt. The artists delivered powerful sets with their hit songs, met with fervent cheers from the fans who embraced every moment.

H.O.T. member Kangta shared, 'It's truly rare for idols from various generations to gather in one place. I'm grateful and deeply moved to share the stage with our juniors.'

The festival also presented heartwarming interactions. When the spotlight turned to idntt, who remained to watch H.O.T.'s performance after their own, the H.O.T. members engaged with them spontaneously. Moon Hee-joon remarked, 'Seeing idntt shouting 'Raise Me Well!' reminded me of our debut days,' adding, 'They were very polite when we met backstage and are very talented.' Tony An chimed in playfully, 'They remind me of myself when I was young. Handsome and skilled.'

'Han-um-pe' enhanced the experience with a 360-degree stage design and full-band live performances, maximizing satisfaction for both artists and fans. The artists delivered high-caliber performances with live vocals, while fans enjoyed a rich and diverse interaction with their favorite artists.

Netizens expressed excitement, commenting, 'The meeting between H.O.T. and the rookies is pure emotion,' 'A generational K-pop festival, what a meaningful event,' and 'Congratulations to idntt on their debut, and thank you to H.O.T. seniors!'