The article, which introduces the group’s members Chanyeon, Hyunjin, and Jiseok, also highlights that Big Ocean is not a typical K-pop group, having made history on April 20, Korea’s Disability Day, by debuting with a lineup of all deaf members.
The group recently released their mini-album “Follow”, featuring the title track *Flow* alongside previously released singles “Glow”, “Blow”, and “Slow”. “Flow”, the band’s first English-language song, was produced by 3-time Grammy-winning American musician Mark Batson, known for collaborations with stars like Eminem and Beyoncé.
The “Flow” MV was filmed at the National Institute for Deaf Youth in Paris, the world’s first school for the deaf, established in the 1750s. The video showcases the 3 members dancing alongside 100 participants, delivering a powerful and moving performance.
According to Big Ocean, the album “Follow” is an invitation for listeners to join Big Ocean in a journey of finding happiness. Each song holds a special meaning, including “Glow” with hope, “Blow” away worries, “Slow” down one’s pace, and keep up with the “Flow” of life.
The Rolling Stone article also delved into how Big Ocean was formed and the group’s rigorous training process.
In particular, the group mentioned how their success comes from 1% talent and 99% effort. They also perform using Korean Sign Language (KSL), American Sign Language (ASL), and International Sign Language (ISL) to connect with fans worldwide.
“But I think that any achievements we made are due to maybe 1 percent talent and 99 percent effort. We work really hard.”
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Currently, Big Ocean is promoting their debut album internationally. The members have visited iconic New York landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park to meet their U.S. fans. They also performed live at the “Cool Out 2024” event held in the Cayman Islands from November 14 to 17.
Source: K14, Rolling Stone
