Legendary first-generation K-pop group H.O.T. is reuniting as a full group for the first time in six years.
According to an exclusive report, H.O.T. will perform at the upcoming Hanteo Music Festival on September 6 and 7 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
The festival previously teased a major headliner, stating that a “representative legend of Korean music” would take the stage in what promises to be a landmark project in K-pop history. That artist has now been revealed to be H.O.T.
Debuting in 1996, H.O.T. rose to iconic status with countless hit songs such as Candy, Warrior’s Descendant, Light, Happiness, Wolf and Sheep, We Are the Future, Line Up, and Child. The group paved the way for future K-pop idols, setting records for popularity, album sales, and fandom culture.
After officially disbanding in 2001, the members reunited in 2018 through the MBC variety show 'Infinite Challenge', followed by solo concerts at Seoul Olympic Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome in 2018 and 2019. However, the group has not performed together since—until now.
With their upcoming performance at the Hanteo Music Festival, fans will finally get to see H.O.T. as a complete group once again, marking a long-awaited reunion six years in the making. Expectations are high for the group to deliver the same electrifying stage presence and unforgettable energy they are known for.
Members of H.O.T. have frequently expressed their desire to reunite on stage. Last year, Lee Jaewon shared in an interview, “We’re always thinking about performing together again. The possibility of reuniting is open. All the members share the same love for our fans. When the timing aligns, I truly believe we’ll be back on stage.”
Jang Woo Hyuk also hinted at a future reunion on Season 3 of MBN’s variety show 'Let’s Go', saying, “We’ve been discussing it. I think something really good will happen next year.”
Now, that “really good thing” has come to life—H.O.T.’s full-group stage is officially happening, and fans couldn’t be more excited.
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