What's The News?
Big Ocean, a new boy band, is the first K-pop group whose members have trouble hearing. This means they cannot hear clearly!
Their music tells the world that everyone shall be included, no matter what.
Who Are the Big Ocean Members?
Big Ocean has three members: Lee Chan-yeon, Park Hyunjin, and Kim Ji-seok.
Chan-yeon is the oldest. He is 26 years old and raps with the group. He used to help people with hearing issues.
Hyunjin is 24 years old. He's the singer. People also call him PJ. He was a YouTuber before joining the group.
Ji-seok is 21 years old. He is the dancer. He was a top skier before becoming a K-pop celebrity.
What is K-Pop and Why Do People Love It?
K-pop means Korean pop music. It is known for fun songs, colourful videos, and great dance.
Famous K-pop groups such as BTS and Blackpink have fans all over the world. K-pop singers train for many years to sing and dance well. That’s why their shows look perfect!
How Do They Dance and Sing Without Hearing?
Big Ocean wears smartwatches that vibrate with the music. This allows them to feel the beat.
They practise in front of mirrors and watch one another to learn the moves.
They use artificial intelligence (AI), a smart computer tool, to help them sing. They also use sign language on stage, so deaf fans can enjoy the show.
Even in the past, deaf musicians have done great things. Beethoven, a very famous musician, also lost his hearing. But he still made beautiful music. Big Ocean is doing the same in K-pop.,
A Message More Than Just Music
Big Ocean teaches us that having a disability does not stop you from doing great things.
Anything is possible if you work hard and believe in yourself.
