Jang Hyeri, who debuted in 2010 and is a former member of Okay-Pop woman teams Woman’s Day and Bebop, is now on the planet of trot music, additional showcasing her vocal prowess, which she has been doing for the previous 5 years. She additionally dabbled in performing, showing in dramas like ‘Idol in My Dwelling Room’ and ‘Revolutionary Love.’
In Might, Hyeri puffed up the gang on the ‘SBTown Music Fiesta’ — an occasion to commemorate the 75-years friendship between South Korea and the Philippines — together with her charming solo performances, the place she additionally performed the bass guitar.
allkpop sat down with Hyeri earlier than the occasion to speak about her long-standing profession within the business. Learn our unique interview with the proficient singer beneath!
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allkpop: You’ve been in two Okay-Pop teams then went trot singing. At what level in your profession did you notice you suppose you’re meant to be doing trot singing?
Hyeri: I have been a trot singer for 5 years now. I initially debuted as a woman group member 14 years in the past. After that, I used to be in a band, after which I switched genres as a result of I wished to do trot singing. Somewhat than anything, I simply wished to maintain doing music, so I used to be grateful that I used to be given one other alternative to face on stage.
allkpop: What steps have you ever taken to enhance your vocals as trot singing emphasizes extra on somebody’s potential to sing, like excessive notes?
Hyeri: I’ve really achieved all genres! Initially, I did dance and idol singing, after which I sang loads of drama OSTs and stuff like that, so I did the ballad style. Then I used to be in a band, so I used to be in a position to do some rock ones. After I first began trot, I assumed that since I had tried all genres, I’d be capable of sing trot simply, however once I began singing trot, it was so completely different from the songs I had achieved up to now. So, I put loads of effort into altering my singing type and practiced once more like I did once I first grew to become a singer and trainee. I discovered vocal strategies appropriate for trot. Trot really has loads of twists and turns. It is really no completely different from R&B. It is not that a lot of a distinction, only a slight change in singing type and a change within the place of the sound. On the press convention, I heard issues like, “What’s completely different about trot and the way can I simply get into it?” I feel it will be higher in case you do not give it some thought too onerous and simply have a look at it as one style amongst different genres of music.
allkpop: You lately carried out on the ‘SBTown Music Fiesta.’ I wished to ask when you’ve got any rituals or routines you do earlier than taking the stage?
Hyeri: I don’t do something. (laughs) I simply eat properly, sleep properly, and suppose it is best to be and carry out in the most effective situation, so I am simply continually excited. I have been to loads of exhibits abroad and carried out many occasions in Korea, however that is my first present in a venue with lots of people from one other nation. Each time I get an opportunity to carry out, it simply makes me very excited and wish to carry out quickly.
allkpop: You’ve appeared in quite a few TV exhibits like “I Can See Your Voice,” “Nationwide Trot Pageant,” and “King of Singers.” What have you ever discovered from taking part in these exhibits?
Hyeri: Somewhat than saying I discovered it due to this system, I feel I gained expertise each time I carry out. I study little by little. For instance, in at this time’s efficiency, I used to be a bit upset about one thing, so I did not intervene in that and since I did this a lot at this time, let’s make up for it and enhance this half and do properly tomorrow. Little by little, I feel I am studying issues that can take me to the following stage.
allkpop: You additionally did just a little little bit of performing. Do you’ve got plans to behave once more, or do you wish to focus in your profession as a trot singer for the time being?
Hyeri: I am not a singer who desires to remain in only one style of trot, as a result of my purpose is to be an all-around entertainer. It is my purpose and my dream [to try various fields]. So, I am going to keep as a trot singer, however I can be going forwards and backwards between genres, and if I get the prospect, I am going to do performing once more. Additionally, I have been MCing for a very long time, so I wish to be an entertainer who can work in numerous fields. I did not convey all of my efficiency listing for ‘SBTown Music Fiesta’ this time. And since it was my first efficiency in Manila, I had the primary purpose to make individuals know me, Jang Hyeri, so I ready pop songs, Filipino songs, and numerous different issues to make it simpler for individuals to get to know me.
allkpop: Which Okay-Pop artists or singers basically would you like to do a duet with?
Hyeri: This can be a query I used to be requested quite a bit in Korea. After I first began, there have been issues like eager to do a duet with seniors, however I simply wished to do a duet with a sure singer… Since I am at present working as a solo artist, I’ve that form of nostalgia for once I was in a gaggle, like when splitting up the elements and singing them. So, I feel it will be actually enjoyable simply to collaborate on a stage with any singer, and if I get the prospect, I want to attempt it with Byun Jin Seop, who is actually a legend. I’d additionally love to do a duet with Filipino singers. I’ve very large desires!
allkpop: Except for what you’re doing now, are there any actions, fields, or industries that you simply’d wish to attempt your fingers at?
Hyeri: First, since I’m a singer now, I ought to first let individuals find out about singer Jang Hyeri by means of music. After which, slightly than being grasping for this or that proper now, I would like first to let individuals know my voice by means of singing and that I’m a singer.
allkpop: If there may be something you want to be remembered for, what wouldn’t it be?
Hyeri: My greatest goal for coming this time was to arrange myself to be memorable as a Korean singer who sings songs with a bass, so I hope to have no less than one fan. I hope individuals will like my efficiency as a singer who additionally performs the bass. I hope it leaves an imprint like that on them.
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