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Big Ocean Interview | First Hard-of-Hearing K-Pop Group Drops Christmas Single “RED-DY SET GO”
Tune in for an exclusive interview with @BigOcean.official , the world's first Deaf K-Pop boy group. PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok join us to discuss their powerful new single, "RED-DY SET GO," and how their mission is redefining accessibility in K-Pop. [English subs available! Click the CC option in the top right corner and select “English”] The group shares the deeply personal meaning behind "RED-DY SET GO," which is inspired by Rudolph's story and the idea that the thing you'
Angel Polito
18 hours ago1 min read


"Born to Be the Light”: Big Ocean on Turning Difference into Strength with 'RED-DY SET GO'
Big Ocean, the world’s first hard-of-hearing K-Pop group that has consistently shattered boundaries and redefined possibility, returns with their first-ever holiday single, “RED-DY SET GO” (2025).
Angel Polito
Dec 114 min read


The Mama Awards (Angel's Version)
The year 2025 proved yet again that Korean music isn't going anywhere, cementing K-Pop's status not just as a genre, but as a dominant global phenomenon. From record-smashing hits and industry-shaking debuts to incredible cross-cultural collaborations, the standard for excellence has never been higher. Inspired by the MAMA AWARDS hosted on November 28th and 29th, The Statesman’s resident K-Pop scholars—Angel, Ashley, and Isaac—formed a powerful trio to create our own altern
Angel Polito
Nov 2814 min read


Global girl group A2O MAY lights up iHeartRadio with “PAPARAZZI ARRIVE”
The next-generation global girl group A2O MAY didn’t shy away from the camera flashes at the iHeartRadio’s NYX Professional Makeup Sound Studio on Oct. 21. The powerhouse quintet made up of CHENYU, SHIJIE, QUCHANG, MICHE and KAT appeared for this exclusive listening party and fanmeet Q&A , where they celebrated their debut album, “ PAPARAZZI ARRIVE .” Their debut album was released on Oct. 24. It was after A2O MAY’s live performance and chat that I, host of K-ALL , intervi
Angel Polito
Nov 175 min read
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