When it involves Ok-pop, language is clearly not a barrier. Korean pop music, popularly referred to as Ok-pop, has taken over the world and India is not any exception. There’s a music for each temper, totally different kinds and methods, and several other signature steps that flatter the hook strains correctly. Love it or hate it, however one can’t ignore it as a result of day by day there’s a new pattern on social media with these effectively choreographed songs.
Given the frenzy surrounding Korean pop music, one factor is for certain that it isn’t simply beats however the mixture of dance and peppy beats which have pushed the recognition—one thing that World Ok-Pop Academy choreographer Choi Yong-joon stated to her. Agreed.
Encouraging love and appreciation for music and dance, the Korean Cultural Center in India has organized a dance workshop in affiliation with the ‘Ok-Pop Dance Academy’, the place STYC (6-member ladies’s group), Jeon So-Ok Songs are in style dances. mi (ladies’s singles), and BOYZ (11-member males’s group) will probably be taught by choreographer-teacher Choi Yong-joon. As a choreographer, he has led the JYP choreography workforce and toured with famend Ok-pop teams like 2 PM, Shiny and GOT 7.
Choi Yong-joon, who additionally appeared within the in style Korean TV present ‘Super Star Ok’, talks to indianexpress.com from South Korea concerning the Ok-pop craze, the artwork of choreography, and extra. Here are the excerpts:
Why do you assume Ok-pop music is so in style around the globe?
What connects folks is the music and dance, although nobody understands the lyrics. Artists interpret songs and talk with the viewers via the language of dance. The motion of the physique conveys the message of the music.
What is your course of for making dance items?
I break songs into totally different steps. Basically I attempt to clarify the music via totally different dance actions. And it’s a organic course of. For instance, how BTS is utilizing signal language in a dance video is breaking down limitations and is essential. So as a choreographer it’s our endeavor to convey the message via actions in the very best manner.
What do you assume is probably the most important high quality of a choreographer?
I do not know the best way to put it proper, however somebody have to be loopy inventive. Of course there’s a must know totally different kinds and dance types, we mainly carry on studying and rising however to create one thing lovely you must have the craziness.
What do you take into account while you work with a big group of actors for a dance video?
Most of the singer-dancers within the teams are very gifted, however every has to remember their very own skills and limitations as every particular person brings one thing distinctive.
Are you planning to collaborate with any Indian dancer or dance group?
(laughs) I’m not very conversant in Indian dancers and I’m additionally not conversant in many Indian dance types, however I’m wanting to study. I look ahead to collaborating with the skills right here sooner or later.
Starting from 14th September, Ok-Pop Dance Academy’s on-line courses are carried out stay on youtube.com/consumer/koccindia each Tuesday and Thursday. Classes will proceed until October 21 and are open to all.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
