The spectacular performances and interaction with fans highlighted their camaraderie.
The program received significant support from the global fandom and positive acclaim.
[TV Daily Reporter Choi Hana] SMTR25 marked a grand finale to ‘Reply High School’ with the ‘Friendship High Festival’. The final episode aired on Mnet on April 10, showcasing SMTR25's debut performance and their distinctive presence on stage. The festival kicked off with the group song ‘Into the World Again’, leading to a series of performances reflecting each class's unique style. The 90th class ‘A.U.I’ performed ‘The One in the Fantasy’, while the 00 class ‘5-membered Flower’ presented ‘I Love You and Remember’ and the 10th class ‘Want~You’ dazzled with ‘CALL ME BABY’. The encore tribute stage for fans brought emotional moments as the crowd cheered excitedly. The trainees confidently shared their stage impressions during their first interaction with fans. At the end of the show, the much-anticipated results informed by audience votes were announced, with the 90th class ‘A.U.I’ triumphing dramatically. The 10th class ‘Want~You’ and the 00 class ‘5-membered Flower’ took 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Their warm embraces post-results showcased the profound friendships formed along their journey, heightening anticipation for their future. This program was simultaneously broadcast through Mnet and global platform Mnet Plus, reaching viewers in 161 countries. The show successfully recreated school concepts from the '90s to the 2010s, resonating deeply with viewers. SMTR25 concluded with tremendous support from their fans.
‘Reply High School’ has played an integral role in illuminating SMTR25's debut journey. The performances showcasing each class's unique styles not only highlighted their individuality but also instilled confidence in the trainees, emphasizing their growth. Additionally, interacting with fans allowed SMTR25 to reaffirm their commitment as emerging artists. The detailed recreation of school environments from the '90s to the 2010s not only elicited nostalgia but also engaged modern audiences with shared experiences. The program has achieved significant success, transcending gender, generation, and cultural boundaries, and attracting a large, participative fanbase. Furthermore, this indicates strong support from the global fandom. The charisma and impressive performances demonstrated by the trainees left a lasting impact on viewers, further heightening anticipation for SMTR25's future endeavors.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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