82MAJOR Take the Spotlight at TIMA
At the TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) in Macau on the 22nd, rising K-pop boy group 82MAJOR delivered a fiery performance that left audiences cheering for more. The group—made up of Noh Seongmo, Park Seokjun, Yoon Yechan, Jo Seongil, Hwang Seongbin, and Kim Dokyun—took the stage with a setlist featuring “Takeover,” “Hero,” and “Stuck.”
Cinematic Flair: Channeling ‘A Better Tomorrow’
One of the night’s biggest highlights? Their performance of “Hero,” where the members appeared in white trench coats inspired by the iconic Hong Kong film A Better Tomorrow. As the iconic movie quote echoed through the venue, the group launched into a powerful synchronized dance routine that captivated the crowd.
Fans didn’t hold back. Thunderous cheers and applause echoed through the arena, with some journaling online, “Totally concert kings!” The group’s magnetic stage presence earned them high praise as the epitome of a “performance-type idol” group.
Opening Doors to the Chinese Market
The TIMA Awards, hosted by Tencent Music Entertainment—home to China’s largest music platforms—served as a major stage for 82MAJOR to plant their flag in the Mandarin-speaking music world. With this performance, they’ve begun carving their path into the expanding C-pop and global K-pop crossover scene.
What’s Next for 82MAJOR?
The group isn’t slowing down anytime soon. 82MAJOR is holding their first-ever fan meeting, “82DE WORLD”, on September 20 at Gwangwoon University’s Donghae Culture & Arts Center in Seoul. Fans are already buzzing with excitement for this milestone event.
Sharing the Stage with Industry Giants
82MAJOR wasn’t alone in lighting up the TIMA stage. The high-energy event also featured appearances by K-pop heavyweights like JYP, TWICE, aespa, STAYC, and RIIZE. While still rookies, 82MAJOR proved they could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the genre’s biggest powerhouses.
With their cinematic charm, unwavering energy, and growing international presence, 82MAJOR are showing every sign of being the next breakout act in the global K-pop wave.
