There's a new K-pop boy group garnering much attention in South Korea! 1VERSE features two North Korean defectors, one Chinese-American, and one Japanese trainee! We give you all the details you need to know before this group debuts!
A change for the K-pop industry on a global scale, as two North Korean defectors are confirmed as part of a new K-pop group 1VERSE!
Yoo Hyuk and Kim Seok, are North Korean defectors set to become K-pop idols. This is a far cry from the days when the boys had to survive in a closed society, which was very regimented and stopped them from pursuing their dreams on the K-pop stage. Yoo Hyuk and Kim Seok's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite the challenges they faced, their passion for music and determination have led them to this point having fled North Korea.
The other members are the band are Murata Aito from Japan and Kenny who is a Chinese-American. This mix of a group shows a diverse skill set, and the boys have signed under the talent label Singing Beetle. Now, of course, the mix of ethnicity has sparked some excitement, but also some controversy, nevertheless this is a milestone not to be missed for both the North Korean defector community and the K-pop industry as a whole.
Let's take a look at their music video!
Having watched the video, I do like the melody as it appears to be catchy with synchronized dance moves and lighting to match the speed of the set, however, I do think the style could have been changed in terms of dress code and choreography since the dancing does seem to have been done over and over with other boy groups, that said what 1VERSE does is showcased well is showcase a mix of diverse skills to a large global audience.
If you were not aware, two of the members of 1VERSE hold South Korean citizenship, Yu Hyuk and Kim Seok. All of the boys are ready to take on the K-pop industry through their catchy lyrics and dance moves, so watch this space for more updates on the band.
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