Original singers Lee Sang-min and Chae Rina join AtHeart’s “3!4!” challenge
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- K-pop girl group AtHeart launched a challenge for its remake of Roo’ra’s 1996 hit “3!4!”.
- Original singers Lee Sang-min and Chae Rina, along with artists from the 1990s and 2000s, joined the online campaign.
- The remake keeps the original’s upbeat mood while adding AtHeart’s contemporary new jack swing style.
AtHeart has built momentum for its comeback with a dance challenge tied to its remake of Roo’ra’s “3!4!”, bringing the original performers Lee Sang-min and Chae Rina into the campaign.
The challenge has also featured artists including Apink’s Jung Eun-ji, EXID’s Solji, Oh My Girl’s Mimi, Astro’s MJ, TEN and Izna’s Bang Ji-min. Entertainers Haha, Yoo Se-yoon and Jang Dong-min, as well as actor Kim Jae-won, have taken part.
The participation of singers associated with the 1990s and 2000s, including Kim Hyun-jung, Bada, Kim Tae-woo, Kim Jong-min and Chae-yeon, added to the remake’s appeal. Roo’ra originally released “3!4!” in 1996, and AtHeart has reinterpreted the hit with a contemporary sound.
The remake retains the original’s lively atmosphere while adding a stronger new jack swing arrangement and AtHeart’s modern style. Its music video had reached 8.2 million views by August 31, according to the item.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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