Boy band Kingdom held a media showcase earlier this week to bring out its fourth EP History of Kingdom: Part 4. Dann.
“We’ve reinterpreted global cultures into K-pop and added our own colors,” said Dan, who will be the main character for this EP.
Focus track Ascension is a crossover between gugak, or traditional Korean music, and dance pop, aiming to contain the unique ambience of the former, explained Mujin. With ample use of traditional musical instruments, reeds in particular, they tried to put in Korean sentiments while looking for ways to offer easier access to the genre, he added.
The seven bandmates were donned up in hanbok, or traditional Korean costumes, to highlight a concept that leans heavily into Korean aesthetics. But it is not taking advantage of the recent popularity of Korean culture.
“Kingdom has already finalised all concepts and the order of the album release from the start,” Dan emphasised.
He leads the Kingdom of Change in the seven-track EP that weaves traditional Korean culture into the band’s narrative. Dan and Mujin participated in writing lyrics for Blinder and Illusion. – The Korea Herald/Asian News Network
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