Korea’s WATERBOMB has been a viral sensation in recent years, providing a huge platform for K-pop and K-hip hop singers as summer heats up. Beyond its enduring appeal in Korea, WATERBOMB has expanded to be a worldwide festival that annually produces new WATERBOMB MVP rookies, adding to the event’s richness. 82MAJOR is a group to keep an eye on in the 2024 WATERBOMB.

82MAJOR made their debut in October of last year, specializing in the hip-hop genre. Prior to their official release, they gained notoriety through their collaborations with RAREHOUSE, which demonstrated their competence, abilities, and artistic flair. “FIRST CLASS,” 82MAJOR’s debut single, received 4.29 million views, indicating a strong beginning. With its ratchet tone and catchy melody, “Choke,” from their recently released hip-hop album “BEAT by 82,” reveals a new paradigm of 5th-generation K-pop idols. The album was published on April 29.

82MAJOR has been bringing the summertime heat to a whole new level at the WATERBOMB festivals in Dubai and Hong Kong, all while amongst the worldwide Y2K frenzy. They got the biggest applause and shout-outs for their rendition of a special song by legendary Korean female vocalist Lee Hyori.