KISS OF LIFE earned their first music show win with "Midas Touch" (titled "Midas Touch" in the original release, though referred to here as "Who is she") on the April 16 episode of Mnet's 'M Countdown.' The victory follows widespread praise for the group’s live vocal stability and stage presence throughout their comeback promotions.
Key Facts
- KISS OF LIFE released their second single album on April 3, featuring the title track "Midas Touch" and the B-side "Nothing."
- The title track is a dance song that modernizes 2000s dance-pop.
- The members used handheld microphones during high-intensity choreography to showcase their live vocal skills.
- Promotions spanned Mnet's 'M Countdown' and all three major terrestrial networks: KBS's 'Music Bank,' MBC's 'Show! Music Core,' and SBS's 'Inkigayo.'
- This 'M Countdown' win fulfills a career goal previously set by the members.
Key Terms
- Terrestrial Broadcasters: The three major South Korean television networks: KBS, MBC, and SBS.
- Handheld Microphones: Equipment used to highlight live singing ability, as opposed to standard head-mounted microphones.
Key Quote
"I want to hit number 1 on the music charts because I want it to be a song that many people always want to listen to. I'm also dreaming of winning first place on a domestic music show and confidently performing an encore."
— Belle
Next
- KISS OF LIFE will continue promotions across online music sites and broadcast platforms.
- The group is scheduled to perform an encore stage following their first-place achievement.