K-Pop Boy Band SUPERKIND
SUPERKIND, the K-Pop boy band, is breaking new ground in the music industry. They have fused human and virtual talent together, making them pioneers in this unique collaboration. As the first music group where humans and virtual beings share the stage in K-pop, SUPERKIND includes two virtual members in their lineup, making them the first generation of virtual AI idols. Their latest mini-album Profiles of the Future (Λ): 70% marks their first comeback as a full set of seven members, including both AI members SAEJIN and SEUNG. The album follows their slogan “2Dx3D, Dimensions Assemble!” by strategically combining elements of both 2D and 3D. The album narrates a sci-fi cyber-chase in which the AI members are chasing the human members as wanted criminals.
Excerpts from an exclusive interview:
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We are most intrigued by the name of your album, Profiles of the Future (Λ): 70%. Can you explain the idea and concept behind it?
DAEMON: SUPERKIND has made a comeback with our first mini-album, Profiles of the Future (Λ): 70%. This release is the start of our sci-fi trilogy, which we are excited to share with the world. The song Beam Me Up from this album is the first among the trilogy where we introduce ourselves to the Players, our fans, and the general public. The title track of the album, Beam Me Up (2Dx3D), is a mesh-up between Speed (2D) and Beam Me Up (3D).
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SiO: If human members can engage with Players and communicate with them through in-person performances or fan meet-ups, on the contrary, AI members can excel in areas beyond human capabilities. They deliver extraordinary performances, featuring movements that would be challenging for us to execute, such as the zero-gravity microphone performance at or performing while descending from the ceiling, as shown in the YouTube video.
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SiO: With numerous artists exploring diverse genres in the music industry, defining the future in one single way seems impossible. We simply see ourselves progressing toward the future through the music we create.
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EUGENE: I hope you live your life without regrets. As someone who once dreamed of becoming a singer, I believe that maintaining an earnest heart and striving to become an artist who appreciates each day more than the last will lead to a successful debut soon. The key is to believe in and love yourself.
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DAEMON: Being the first generation of A-idols, I believe the evolution of K-pop in this field depends on collaboration with virtual artists. If given the opportunity, I would love to create content with PLAVE, hoping these endeavours contribute meaningfully to the development of K-pop.
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DAEMON: The most challenging aspect for me was harmonizing with the other members. As I was used to practising alone, doing it with others was awkward initially. However, as I spent more time with the members and bonded with them more, I came to appreciate the significance of harmony. Now, I’m actively exploring ways to achieve that chemistry!
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DAEMON: I listened to The Beatles a lot, and I came across George Harrison, who was deeply fascinated by Indian culture and music, playing an instrument called a sitar. He even wrote a song, Blue Jay Way, which was influenced by his visit to Rishikesh in India. I would absolutely love to perform in India and experience its rich culture, food, and music.
