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Japanese boy group Snow Man shocks Korean netizens with "CHARISMAX" performance on 'M Countdown'

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Posted by K-Soul Friday, August 29, 2025 18,208

Japanese boy group Snow Man made a notable debut performance in South Korea and performed their latest track "CHARISMAX" on 'M Countdown.' While their appearance marked a rare J-pop guest stage on a major K-pop show, it sparked a range of reactions from Korean netizens.

Many Korean viewers were shocked and amused by Snow Man's performance, with some questioning the group's status as top idols in Japan.

They commented:


"No matter how much they try to follow K-pop… some things just don’t work. I guess unless Korean staff are fully involved, there’s a limit lol."
"The song feels like a trot… Korean male idols are genuinely handsome."
"What… is this..?"
"? Seriously, supply without demand."
"OMG, they appeared on M Countdown????"
"Japan has many famous rock bands and skilled dancers, so why is it that their idols are like this…"
"Lol, the song is hilarious, but separately, I think foreign artists appearing on M Countdown is a good sign. Shows Korea is becoming a key hub in the cultural industry."
"How… how… is there demand for this…"
"I think it’s because their system isn’t as structured as ours."
"Japanese groups’ dancing always seems funny lol."
"I saw somewhere else that they’re not like our idol concept. They appear on variety shows often, their skills aren’t fully polished, and their friendly vibe is their selling point."
"I understand now why Japanese people like K-pop."
"If their concept was to go viral in Korea by being funny, it might get some attention."
"They probably became famous because they’re good at variety shows."
"Now I get why Japanese girls love the male K-pop idols."

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