In a delightful surprise for their Filipino fans, members of the K-pop boy band CRAVITY recently participated in a dance challenge set to the song “GENTO” by P-pop group SB19. This unexpected move came days before CRAVITY‘s first concert in the Philippines, adding to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the event.
In a TikTok video, Hyeongjun and Taeyoung, two members of CRAVITY, showed off their dancing. The video, posted from their label Starship Entertainment‘s practice room, saw them energetically dancing to “GENTO.” The performance was a testament to their talent and a nod to P-pop’s growing global influence.
@cravityofficial 왕눈즈의 춤은 계속된다 2 #CRAVITY #크래비티 #형준 #HYEONGJUN #태영 #TAEYOUNG #GENTO
CRAVITY’s engagement with the “GENTO” dance challenge is part of a larger trend. Other Korean stars, including Minzy from the second-generation girl group 2NE1 (of which the Philippines’ own Sandara Park is a member) and Jacob from The Boyz, took on the “GENTO” challenge too. These interactions highlight the increasing cross-cultural exchanges in the world of pop music.
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The band comprises nine members: Allen, Hyeonjun, Jungmo, Minhee, Serim, Seongmin, Taeyoung, Wonjin, and Woobin. They debuted on April 14, 2020, with the title track “Break all the Rules.” At the time their “GENTO” video went viral on TikTok, CRAVITY was preparing a Manila performance as the last stop on their Masterpiece World Tour.
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2023 CRAVITY THE 1ST WORLD TOUR 'MASTERPIECE' in MANILA
⠀#CRAVITY #크래비티#CRAVITY_1ST_WORLD_TOUR#MASTERPIECE#MASTERPIECE_IN_MNL pic.twitter.com/Jicagl0xss— CRAVITY OFFICIAL (@CRAVITYstarship) August 5, 2023
When they turned up at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on August 5, they continued to impress their Filipino fans with their charms, talents, and visuals. They kicked off the concert with a rousing rendition of “Get Lifted” and ended with “Colorful.” Member Serim cut a sizzling figure as he danced and sang to their 2022 single “Vivid.”
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— ً (@gast00s) August 6, 2023
One of the show’s highlights was when Hyeongjun and Taeyoung led the rest of the group in a quick performance of “GENTO.”
WATCH: Cravity members performing GENTO of SB19 during their Manila show in @NewFrontierPh #CRAVITYinManila #CRAVITY_1ST_WORLD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/rqGUdNgvx0
— Kevin, The Concert Dawg (@Kevin_Pableo) August 5, 2023
“GENTO” is a single from SB19‘s latest EP, which dropped last June. The song has gained immense popularity on social media, sparking the dance challenge that Hyeongjun and Taeyoung participated in. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: During the show, one member said they’re grateful Manila is the last puzzle piece that completed their Masterpiece Tour. Source: Twitter/@CRAVITYstarship.