Y2K Reunites After 23 Years with Electrifying Performance on Korea-Japan Top Ten Show

The legendary Korean-Japanese hybrid band Y2K made a nostalgic comeback after 23 years on Maeil Broadcasting Network (MBN)’s popular music variety program, Korea-Japan Top Ten Show. In a special episode titled “Reply 1999,” the trio delivered a powerful live rendition of their 1999 hit song After Breaking Up, instantly igniting a wave of nostalgia among fans.

This emotionally charged episode celebrated iconic tracks from the pre-millennium era, reinterpreting them for both longtime fans and new listeners. Airing as the show’s 49th episode, it was broadcast on the night of the 13th at 9:50 PM KST.

The musical journey didn’t end with Y2K. In the same show, season two of Current King of Singing heated up as reigning champion Park Seo-jin engaged in a fierce battle of ballads with vocalist Lyn. Park chose the emotionally raw song Emergency Room by the band izi, capturing attention with his heartfelt performance.

Meanwhile, rising star Kim Da-hyun, born in 2009, made headlines with her vibrant reinterpretation of Lee Jung-hyun’s techno-pop classic Will You?. Her stage charisma and modern twist on the original choreography captivated viewers and judges alike.

Producers shared that the goal of the episode was to reconnect viewers with the golden age of late 90s Korean pop culture. With emotional performances and updated arrangements of nostalgic hits, the episode successfully delivered a hybrid of past and present to its cross-generational audience.