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IDID Makes Waves as a Rising Star in K-Pop with MMA and Gayo Daechukje Appearances

IDID Makes Waves as a Rising Star in K-Pop with MMA and Gayo Daechukje Appearances
IDID is rising as a prominent figure in the K-Pop scene just three months after their debut, participating in various year-end music festivals.
With their powerful performance of 'PUSH BACK' at the Music Bank Global Festival, IDID is generating excitement.
They are anticipated to secure a deeper fanbase through their upcoming activities.

[TV Daily, Kim Hang-gil] IDID, the new boy group launched by Starship's 'Debut's Plan,' is making remarkable strides in the K-Pop scene as they conquer year-end music festivals.

On December 13, IDID (Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, Park Won-bin, Choo Yu-chan, Park Seong-hyeon, Baek Joon-hyeok, Jeong Se-min) performed their title track 'PUSH BACK' from their debut digital single album at the '2025 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan,' in front of 60,000 spectators.

This festival marks their first appearance on a domestic music festival stage, and they are set to participate in the '17th Melon Music Awards (MMA 2025)' on December 20 at Gocheok Sky Dome, as well as the '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon' and '2025 MBC Gayo Daejeon.' Amidst their growing repertoire, IDID is garnering excitement for their interactions with global fans and their captivating performances.

Debuting on September 15, IDID is a seven-member boy group that Starship has launched after five years. Their debut album, 'I Did It,' achieved record sales of over 441,524 copies in its first week, and the title track ranked first on a music program just 12 days after their debut.

In November, they released their first single 'PUSH BACK,' showcasing their evolving charm, and they won the IS Rising Star award at the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards.' Recently, they were also recognized by U.S. media STARDUST as one of the ten rookie groups set to shake up K-Pop in 2026. IDID is diligently practicing to present a high-quality performance at the year-end festivals.

The emergence of IDID is attributed to Starship's substantial investment and support, which plays a pivotal role in the success of a group in the K-Pop industry. Their participation in year-end music festivals just three months after their debut signifies that they have already captured the public's love.

Since the release of their debut album, they have garnered attention for high sales figures, reflecting the engagement and expectations of fans. Their impressive efforts to communicate with global audiences through unified teamwork and distinct performances are worth noting.

Future opportunities for diverse stage experiences will further solidify IDID's position within the K-Pop market. Their activities are expected to invigorate the K-Pop fandom and set the stage for continued growth.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

Photo: Starship

Source: tvdaily.co.kr