The group is the first to hold a Christmas concert in the capital, as stated by the organizers on October 23rd.
This is Highlight’s third performance in Vietnam, following their most recent concert My Soul Seoul in Ho Chi Minh City last year.
The Korean band debuted in 2009 under the original name of Beast, with six members. In late 2016, they moved from Cube Entertainment to Around US Entertainment and subsequently changed their name to Highlight in 2017.
The band now consists of four members – Yoon Doo Joon, Yang Yo Seob, Lee Gi Kwang, and Son Dong Woon. They mainly perform in Korea and Japan, with a discography that includes two albums in total, seven Korean mini albums, many singles, and one Japanese album. Their hit songs include Fiction, Not The End, Beautiful Night, and Plz Don’t Be Sad.
In 2011, the group released the album Fiction and Fact, in which the single Fiction enjoyed three consecutive wins on the music TV show M! Countdown of Mnet Radio. Additionally, this song won the Daesang award at the 2011 KBS Music Festival.
Highlight also won the Bonsang award at the Seoul Music Awards in both 2011 and 2012.
Aside from having a large fan community, the band also receives praise from critics.
Highlight, the popular South Korean music group, is set to hold a special Christmas performance in Hanoi
Highlight, a renowned South Korean music group, is set to take the stage as the headliner for the highly anticipated X-Mas Festival Open Air 2 event in Hanoi. As Christmas approaches, this event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience filled with music and festive cheer. With their exceptional talent and captivating performances, Highlight is sure to leave the audience in awe. Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style with the electrifying sounds of this sensational group. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event!”
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