"It feels like a dream" Peach Truck Hijackers and Choi Jenny, the glory of August's 2026 Hello Rookie

The protagonists for August of '2026 Hello Rookie', which highlights the growth of musicians, have been decided. In this result announcement delivered by EBS Space, Peach Truck Hijackers and Choi Jenny were named as the August 2026 Hello Rookie respectively.

"Something great has emerged" Peach Truck Hijackers' stage recognized by judges

The first selected group, Peach Truck Hijackers, could not hide their surprise amidst the outpouring of congratulations immediately after their stage. A member shared overwhelmed feelings, saying it felt like a gift received just an hour and a half before their birthday. Although they have had various opportunities such as festivals since their recent debut, they shared the process of having worked so intensely that they felt "exhausted."

Judge Kim Yu-na evaluated Peach Truck Hijackers, saying, "From the first time I saw them, I thought something great had emerged, and as time passes, they are proving it themselves." She added that they are "prepared rookies" who showed overwhelming performance in various elements such as good songs, performance perfection, and an attitude of enjoying the stage. The members said the happiest moment was looking at each other and laughing and enjoying themselves on stage, and stated that their attitude of approaching music lightly and enjoyably was the driving force that brought them this far.

"Their own way of speaking" The intuitive musical world shown by Choi Jenny

The second protagonist, Choi Jenny, was flustered by the unexpected selection but expressed gratitude for being able to be with such wonderful people. Choi Jenny recalled that this stage was the most relaxed among the performances she has done so far, and emphasized that the core of Hello Rookie is "one's own color."

The judge commented on Choi Jenny, saying, "It is not an easy thing to convey one's own story in one's own grammar and way of speaking in music, but she is a rookie with her own individuality and strong persuasiveness." Choi Jenny mentioned that her lyrics are intuitive, as if writing in a diary, and revealed her intention to convey the stories in her head exactly as they are. Choi Jenny expressed her ambition, saying she does not know how far she can go in the future, but she will do her best so that her sincerity can reach its limit.

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