Deaf music group inspires

In Seoul, the epicenter of the Hallyu wave, where K-pop groups are springing up like mushrooms after a rain, Big Ocean, a trio of young men, are making waves in a completely different way. Unlike any idol group before them, PJ, Jiseok and Chanyeon are all deaf. But with their precise dance moves, emotional lyrics and special way of connecting with the audience, they are creating a rare feat in the Korean entertainment industry.

Since their official debut in April 2024, Big Ocean has overcome all doubts, releasing the mini album Follow, including the title track Flow and previously released singles such as Glow, Blow and Slow. The mini album Flow has conveyed a message of inclusion and hope to fans around the world . To master the highly precise performances, the group uses cutting-edge equipment such as smartwatches that vibrate to the beat, LED lights that flash like visual metronome, Bluetooth-enabled listening devices to stream music directly, pitch checking software, and even voice-translation technology using artificial intelligence (AI).

To become a popular band like today, Big Ocean has overcome many difficulties during practice to bring impressive performances on stage. That synchronization is not easy. Every stage effect such as thick smoke or strong bass can make the group "lose each other". But it is in those moments that the audience can feel more clearly the extraordinary efforts of Big Ocean, artists who listen with their heartbeat and feel with their eyes.

PJ shared: “Each of us feels a different rhythm when dancing. Some dance fast, some slow. The solution is to practice together, memorize each move, and create a unified signal within the group.” According to Jiseok, the inspiration that brought him to music was RM, the leader of BTS, who donated to the school for the deaf where he studied. If he had not had the opportunity to be exposed to music from that time, he probably would never have dared to dream of becoming an idol.

To celebrate their first anniversary and promote their second mini album Underwater, Big Ocean embarked on a tour in Switzerland, Italy, France, and the UK in April. Big Ocean also became the only K-pop group to perform at Anime Friends 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 3. This year, the group also held their first concert, Follow, in Nagoya, Japan.

Not only performing, Big Ocean also inspires the less fortunate in society. Confidence and effort are the keys to help Big Ocean spread the message of inclusion from performances, exchanges to social networking activities. What is special about Big Ocean is that they use Korean Sign Language (KSL), American Sign Language (ASL) and International Sign Language (ISL) in their performances.

After a year of establishing themselves, Big Ocean continues to seek new opportunities to grow their career. Their global fan base, affectionately known as PADO (meaning “wave” in Korean), has become part of this journey of connection. Many fans are learning international sign language to communicate with the group.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nhom-nhac-khiem-thinh-truyen-cam-hung-post798597.html