KPOP Demon Hunters Choreographer Movie talks, BTS

KPOP Demon Hunters The record was broken again. After it became the most famous film in Netflix history, the position “Gold” continued to be at the top Billboard Hot 100 Graph (for three weeks so far). As a film centered around K-POP, it is more than just a box office; It is a landmark in the history of the genre itself.

So why is this film so strongly resonent? This can be understood in the same context as well as the global popularity of K-POP. The K-pop is during its evolution, and consistently maintained the balance between music, performance and choreography. Videos of performance became almost mandatory together with K-pop music videos and each return promotion follows the dance challenge. K-pop is never just music – that’s music with Performance. In the same way, K-pop demonic hunters The audience in the visual excitement of choreography connected to music, which once again proves the unique power of K-pop performance.

Early in the film, the entrance to Huntr / Ks with their track “How it works” shows them parachuting from the plane – an unrealistic premise that matches the bold choreography that immediately pulled viewers in these new characters. Meanwhile, Saja Boys “Soda Pop” has become a hidden driving movement of film, with their choreography by gaining momentum as K-Pop idols have successfully joined the challenge.

Billboard Korea sat down with Lee Jung – a choreographer and a black label dancer – who created the moves for both “as” and “Soda Pop”. It radiates the dare with each word, said, “The more I dance, it’s safer if I felt” I really love the phrase “choreography me” – makes me feel alive. ” Through a conversation with Lee, we gained insight into her global view as a choreographer born in Korea and testified about the exceptional commitment of creators who decay why K-pop is nervous worldwide.

You mentioned that you are deeply impressed from the first meeting with the Product Team.

So much that feeling was kept with me. At that first meeting, everyone passionately explained why they wanted to make this film, why I needed what they had hoped for me. Energy in their eyes was undeniable. Maybe it’s an optimistic way of thinking, but I believe when creators tell about their work with such a species of spark, the result cannot help, but be great. The moment I heard them, I thought, “I have to do it and it will definitely succeed.”

Has this condemnation grow as the project continued?

Absolutely. After a few meetings, I received music – and it was amazing. It just made my security stronger. Working with visionaries was already a blessing, but it has such quality music as a foundation for my choreography … Every moment he felt like a belief: when someone has such convinces in their dreams, they can’t help, but they can’t help.

The format of animation seems to unlock the even greater imagination “How is it done.”

I remember a living meeting alive. The team told me, with light eyes, “Imagine members who judged from plane from the plane and lands in concerts.” At that moment, I felt like I wanted to become someone without borders. The most important part of any phase is as it appears, and with Huntr / X literally jumps off the sky, the whole scene was already complete in my mind. That is why choreography went out more explosive and boldly than usual. It didn’t just add intensity – he directed my full energy and imagination in movements that felt like flying. Even now, the memory of giving me goosebumps.

What was the biggest lesson you took away from the project with so many created creators?

Countless complications for capturing movement across the US, several times refined choreography and music, character design and stories – each piece contained someone’s hard work. So many people really became everything in this project. I was only one small part and it was possible only because everyone’s energy connected. Looking at that process made me one day I will be a kind of person who can cross the same energy to others.

You once said, “Woman Borac Street Whether the 20-year-old Lee Jung, Lisa “money” was the 25-year-old Lee Jung. “That Measure, what does it KPOP Demon Hunters You represent for you?

It’s a three-year-old accumulation I’m now. Although the clip is less than a minute less, it contains all my training, experiences and growth compressed into it. For me, it is more than just choreography – it is a record of pride itself and time. And one more thing: Animation is a medium that becomes permanent memory for one’s childhood. The fact that K-Pop was selected for his subject shows how far it has grown.

On the mnets World of Street Woman Boracyour choreography for Tevetie ‘The mission especially pointed out when you stressed “K-Pop sensibility.” With its view, what does the characteristic K-Popa style define?

When global teams watched our choreography during the mission, “It really feels like K-Pop,” Then he hit me: K-Pop really becomes her genre. Of course, it is not easy to logically define the characteristics of the genre – but it is the nature of art. If someone can recognize him at first sight and say, “It feels like K-pop,” I believe that’s enough. If I add another thought carefully, I think what creates that unique sensibility is our “ethnicity”. Unique and cultural properties unique for Korean, together with our fast paced development, all are lifted together to shape the K -P in the genre that resonates globally. In that sense, I feel a huge sense of pride as Korean.

In K-Pop, where is the visual performance is crucial, what makes good choreography?

For me, the standard is simple: good choreography is really good choreography. It could sound unclear, but it is also the hardest standard for encounter. Every year we need to meet countless viewers – and if the result rises alone song, that’s enough. A good routine must be easily connected to the song message, to communicate in intuitively and still bring something fresh. That balance is difficult, but it is the task of the choreographer every season.

What do you think makes your choreography recognizable?

I sincerely think my work is … delicious. (Laughter) It’s not a big phrase, but it captures what I seeper for. I always push up to the point where I feel “I couldn’t do it better.” When an artist performs my routine and it achieves an undisputed top, it is my goal.

Among your past works the project remains the most beautiful?

Lisa “Money”. She gave the essence of choreography of K-pop as she broke the spoil and tried something new. When I have a certificate, choreography comes quick – and I ended this one in one day. He reached that level for me “Nobody could do it better.” Fortunately, many agreed and it earned me the best choreographer in May 2021. years. Since it was my first victory, it remains especially meaningful. And of course, Lisa performed greatly.

You said they work with various K-pop artists inspire you as a dancer.

Yes. These are people whose jobs include dancing, and yet they approach such honesty and passion – sometimes even more than I do. I’ve always seen yourself as someone who never gets offset, but their energy sometimes amazing me. I understand in these moments, “Compromise will never be part of my life.” It moves me to keep pushing forward.

When working with artists with such strong identities, how do you communicate?

I always start asking what message the song wants to convey. Then I ask the artist as they want to express. If a direct conversation is not possible, I check over their company. “How do you want to introduce this track?” It’s a starting point. I make my interpretation on top of that. Finally, the key is to find a common common country between artists, clusters and me. Once we find him, choreography is on life on it.

Your scope of activities continues to spread. How would you define now?

I don’t want to be limited to the definitions. I’d rather not be limited to one word. My biggest question is now: How far can I go with dancing? It excites me for my future. I believe I can move even what I imagine.

From your position within K-POP, why do you think the world is so much love?

One word: belief. Every artist I worked with was a huge self-confidence. They have clear visions, never agree and continue to reach for more. When such people gather, fans can feel that condemnation and energy. That is why K-POP is constantly growing – and why there is no reason to stop evolving.

You lived in the US during high school. How has K-Popa’s presence changed since?

It’s incomparable. Then it was time “Gangnam style“- Massive global crazy. Still, I still had to explain to the people who were an artist, where the K-Pop meant. When you say” K-Pop “or” Korea “, no explanation required.

Which global pop artist would you most like to cooperate with choreography?

BTS. I believe that BTS has just overcome K-pop group to become something even bigger. Cooperation with international artists would, of course, were meaningful, but when we talk about global music, there is really no reason to exclude K-pop from the conversation. BTS are those who have preserved the identity of K-Pop, at the same time expanded their presence on the global phase. Since I also want to be a creator that proves x-pop is Globally, I especially hope that one day I will create a phase with them.

And what’s next for you?

I will always overcome what one imagines from me. (Laughter)