82MAJOR Named ‘Radio Rising Star’ by U.S. Hip-Hop Magazine
82MAJOR (Nam Sung-mo, Park Seok-jun, Yoon Ye-chan, Jo Sung-il, Hwang Sung-bin, Kim Do-gyun) is making a significant impact on the global music market. According to The Hype Magazine, a renowned U.S. hip-hop publication, 82MAJOR has been named a ‘Radio Rising Star.’ This distinction marks them as the first 5th generation K-pop male idol group to establish a unique hip-hop identity and leave a strong impression on local music fans.
82MAJOR is a six-member boy group consisting of Nam Sung-mo, Park Seok-jun, Yoon Ye-chan, Jo Sung-il, Hwang Sung-bin, and Kim Do-gyun. They are known for their distinctive hip-hop style and powerful performances. The group showcases a variety of musical genres, creating their unique musical identity. They have garnered love from fans both domestically and internationally with their solid rap skills and captivating visuals.
Recently, 82MAJOR has been enjoying immense global popularity. Their first mini-album ‘BEAT by 82’ and its title track ‘Choke’ have achieved significant success, including reaching the top of the U.S. iTunes K-pop chart. Additionally, the ‘Choke’ Sped Up version also climbed to the number one spot, continuing their rapid rise.
Moreover, the group is making notable strides on global radio charts. According to the U.S. Digital Radio Tracker (DRT), 82MAJOR has ranked 47th on the Independent Global Chart and 187th on the Global Radio Chart, steadily increasing their presence in the U.S. music market. Their scores from appearances on platforms like BBC, Sirius/XM, and iHeartRadio are also rising.
The professional radio group COMCAST has highlighted 82MAJOR’s abilities as ‘performance idols.’ COMCAST noted, “82MAJOR shows remarkable growth potential in the U.S. and possesses powerful live performance capabilities,” emphasizing their potential to succeed on the global stage.
Recognized as an emerging powerhouse in the 5th generation of K-pop idols, 82MAJOR is also rising as a rookie at the Waterbomb Festival. Recently, the members have delivered electrifying and refreshing performances at events in Hong Kong and Dubai, heating up the atmosphere of the venues.
A hip-hop specialized foreign media outlet published an article titled ‘2024 Global Waterbomb, Y2K Rising Star 82 MAJOR,’ highlighting 82MAJOR’s performances at the Waterbomb Festival. The article stated, “82MAJOR heated up the summer for audiences with their explosive charm and energy at Waterbomb events in Hong Kong and Dubai,” drawing attention from music fans worldwide.