Gangwon 2024: South Korea’s First Filipino Boy Band, Hori7on Steals the Show Leaving Fans Amazed at the Opening Ceremony

PyeongChang Dome and Gangneung Oval hosted the Gangwon 2024 Opening Ceremony, which carried the theme “The Universe.” The background for the opening ceremonies of the quadrennial meet was also the two prominent locations in the 2018 Winter Olympics. The arenas were turned into a playground of creativity with the cosmic theme, which symbolizes the endless possibilities for youth, transporting viewers from the frozen landscapes of an “ice planet” to the boundless openness of space.

An air of excitement and expectation pervaded the celebration as a diverse lineup of performers, dancers, and singers celebrated Korean culture. Out of all the artists present, the first Korean-based Filipino boy band Hori7on captivated the crowd like an original international boy group.

Gangwon 2024 witnesses the grandeur of the Asian boy band

Hori7on, which consists of Marcus Cabais, Jeromy Batac, Vinci Malizon, Kim Ng, Kyler Chua, Reyster Yton, and Winston Pineda, made their debut on Friday, January 19, 2024, at South Korea’s fourth-time hosted Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon Province. The band was in the limelight, putting social media ablaze with anticipation when a tweet with the headline, “NEWS ARTICLE: Hori7on takes the crown at 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Opening Ceremony!” was posted on X by @Cheezmac101.

With this performance, they became the first non-Korean group to perform at a Korean-hosted Olympic event. The band had a hectic schedule since last year and flew for practice right after the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) in the Philippines to practice in Seoul, South Korea. One of their finest performance to date was on the AAA red carpet when they worked with P-Pop sensations SB19 and Seventeen-BSS. In the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympics, the band’s performance featured its hit numbers “Six7een” and “Hit Me”. Apart from them, the entire roster of performers also added to the brilliance of the ceremony.

The dazzling artist roster of the Winter Youth Olympics

The main stage of the Gangneung Oval showcased a varied lineup of performers, dancers, and singers honoring Korean culture. The lady band Triple S and the newly formed boy band LUN8 contributed to the lively cultural exchange by showcasing their abilities. The Ambiguous Dance Company, which combines hip-hop and classical dance, the traditional Korean band Lennalchi, well-known Korean rappers, and winners of hip-hop awards, Ash Island and Changmo contributed distinctive touches to the cultural event.

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Additionally, in the PyeongChang Dome concerts included the well-known 1 Million Dance Studio, Korean rappers Hwasa and BewhY, and singer Taeyeon. Fans from all over the world had a refreshing experience at the Gangwon 2024 Opening Ceremony courtesy of the attendance of many performers who showcased the depth of Korean culture.

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