KCON LA 2023
New K-pop boy band ZEROBASEONE talk about being formed on Mnet’s reality show Boys Planet, their debut success so far, first time being at KCON and more at KCON LA 2023. Tetris KellyHanging out at KCON with ZEROBASEONE — first of all, guys, I’m very jealous. I don’t have a jacket. These are so cool. […]
Chinese NCT sub-unit WayV‘s members talk about how they see themselves as a global group, the upcoming music their fans can expect from them and more at KCON LA 2023.
Tetris Kelly:Hanging out with WayV guys at KCON now. The good thing about KCON is it also has so many other ethnicities and stuff here, so how’s it to be Chinese in the K-pop world?
Ten:Oh, I think we will call us, like, global group because we do sing in Chinese, in Korean, English and like possible, like all the language, too, if we get a chance too. Yes. But it’s very nice because we get to, like, learn different culture, and then get to sing different languages all around the world. Yeah.
Tetris Kelly:And I don’t want to, you know, blow your head up or anything, but I’ve talked to a lot of fans today and a lot of people out there are excited to see you guys. So how does it feel to be performing in front of fans that are so ready to see you?
Hendery:I feel like because it’s our first KCON ever, so the fans look forward a lot to us, and also, we prepared a lot of crazy stages today. So I hope our WayZenNies nice love it, and also, like, for other people who don’t know us yet. I hope you guys enjoy our show too.
Tetris Kelly:And then, what can we expect from new music from you guys?
Ten:So we are preparing our new, like, full-length album very soon this year. So I hope you guys can listen to our new song because like this, like album, like the concept, and like the sounds are different from the last one, so I feel like guys gonna, like, love it.
Tetris Kelly:Well, we can’t wait to hear thank you guys so much for speaking with us!
WayV:Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Watch Billboard’s interview with WayV above.
New K-pop boy band XIKERS talk about how they felt being on top of the Billboard Emerging Artists chart, how much they love their fellow labelmates ATEEZ and more at KCON LA 2023. Tetris KellyAs you guys can see, I’m a Blink. You guys did a dance cover of “Kill This Love,” right? Yeah, that […]
Taeyong from NCT talks about being a soloist, new upcoming music, his Elle cover, music and fashion, and more at KCON LA 2023. Tetris Kelly:First of all, your hair is amazing. Now, I want to know what inspired you to do the blue and the purple and the pinkish. I feel like there’s a lot […]
CRAVITY tells Billboard all about the group’s 6th mini album, Sun Seeker, their favorite memories from tour, songs of the summer and more at KCON LA 2023. Tetris Kelly:Hanging out with my friends CRAVITY. How are you guys doing? CRAVITY:We’re doing good. Tetris Kelly:Well, your sixth mini album is about to come out. Yes. You […]
Shownu and Hyungwon from Monsta X talk to Billboard about what the differences between performing as their sub-unit and performing as Monsta X, their biggest inspirations, plans in L.A. and more at KCON LA 2023. Shownu:Oh, BTS ARMY? Tetris Kelly:Yes, don’t call me out. He’s like, “You’re a fanboy! You’re ARMY.” Hanging out with my guys […]
XG talks to Billboard about their upcoming new music, recent trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios, and more at KCON LA 2023.
Tetris Kelly:Well, first of all, I feel like I already know you because you’ve been hanging out with my producer Evan, and he loves you guys so much. So I’m happy to meet you guys at KCON. Tell me about these outfits because you guys look great. What was the inspiration? A little bit of race car going …
Maya:Oh, yeah … this is like a race car concept. But we wanted to put energy into our performance as well. So we put, like, red colors and also sparkles, bling bling. You know, we need the bling bling for the big stages today!
Tetris Kelly:Well, you guys are blinging and I know you’ve been busy, obviously. You’ve been at our studio, you’re at KCON LA now. What else have you guys gotten to do while you’re in L.A.? I’ve heard something, I’m just saying.
Maya:Well, we are preparing a lot of new songs. Our first mini album is coming soon, Sept. 27. Actually, so we’re preparing for that. Oh, yes. Get ready. New DNA is coming. So yes, we’re preparing for that and also different stages upcoming this year.
Tetris Kelly:As you prepare for your new release, did you also get to maybe check out Disneyland or something?
Cocona:Oh, I went to Universal Universal Studios Hollywood with Harvey and Maya.
Tetris Kelly:Oh, y’all split it up. So what was your favorite thing at Universal?
Cocona:Oh, studio tour. Oh yeah. I love it.
Tetris Kelly:What did you guys do at Disneyland? And I need your favorite ride/
Jurin:Oh, favorite ride? Incredicoaster. That was so fun.
Tetris Kelly:Incredicoaster! So fun! And then last, before I let you guys out of here: What’s your favorite song this summer?
Jurin:Oh favorite summer song is “New Dance” by XG. We can’t spoil it or anything, but it will come out on Aug. 23. So I hope you guys enjoy it.
Tetris Kelly:Well, look forward to new music from XG. Thank you so much for hanging out with us.
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