Park Bo-gum’s ‘Cantabile’ Brings a Star-Studded Music Extravaganza with i-dle, Daybreak, and Baekhyun

KBS2’s acclaimed music talk show ‘The Seasons: Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’ returns with another unforgettable episode. This time, the spotlight shines on four exceptional acts: global K-pop sensation i-dle, veteran indie band Daybreak, EXO’s soulful vocalist Baekhyun, and the emotionally resonant folk duo Sanmanhan Siseon.

Under the episode title ‘No Break, Keep Going’, this colorful lineup proves that genre, generation, and narrative can beautifully coexist on one stage. Park Bo-gum once again underscores his status as a warm and empathetic host, blending musical insight with emotional depth.

Bo-gum deep-dives into each artist’s musical journey, sharing their creative processes and personal challenges. Complementing his hosting skills is his pianistic brilliance, playing live renditions including the opening theme and providing harmonies throughout the show.

i-dle—comprised of Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua—opens the show with their transformational comeback. They discuss their decision behind the name change and their growth as self-produced idols with full member participation in songwriting and composing. A heartwarming moment occurs when Park Bo-gum reminisces about a past performance with Minnie, even confessing, “I fell for Minnie that day.”

Yuqi lightens the mood by sharing a quirky connection—the same English tutor as Park Bo-gum—and hilariously sends him a message to hurry up with his lessons. The group’s performance of their latest track ‘Good Thing’ strikes with bold charisma and kinetic stage energy.

Next up is the seasoned band Daybreak, who rev up Friday night with their ‘hot and fresh’ signature vibes. Their segment includes a comedic nickname parade introduced by Bo-gum—featuring names like ‘Okcheon Cha Eun-woo’ and ‘Mapo Byun Woo-seok’—to roaring laughter. A spontaneous performance of ‘I’ll Pave Your Way with Flowers’ ends in theatrics, with Park Bo-gum showered in flower petals while strutting the stage.

Baekhyun brings his distinctively emotive style to the mix. His on-stage synergy with Bo-gum peaks in a surprise karaoke skit, one of the show’s many unscripted delights. Fans will be intrigued by Baekhyun’s genuine confession: “I hope we become friends.” Their palpable camaraderie turns the set into a sitcom-like laughter zone while Baekhyun’s mature reflections on music add emotional grounding.

The episode’s folk segment, ‘Starry Night’, features rising duo Sanmanhan Siseon, who share the poignant reality of juggling artistic dreams and financial burdens. Their honest track about unpaid bills resonates with many. Naming Kim Min-ki as their spiritual anchor, they reveal ambitious goals like earning a combined post-tax salary of $6000/month and running the iconic Hakjeon theater.

With a revamped airtime of 11:20 PM, ‘The Seasons: Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’ continues to masterfully blend storytelling, emotion, and euphony, promising viewers intense immersion and musical catharsis.

Don’t miss this genre-spanning musical journey airing June 23rd on KBS2.