Cross Gene
[Left to right]
Casper, Yongseok, Shin, Takuya, Sangmin, and J.G
They're fresh on the music scene, but already making waves. Their tracks, 'Sky High' and 'For This Love', off their debut mini album have already been used in Hong Kong's Pocari Sweat commercial and Japanese TV series Run 60 respectively.
Perhaps, their early success can be attributed to the members' media savviness. They've already appeared in Korean dramas Bachelor's Vegetable Store and BIG. And Casper, an accomplished award-winning dancer, also has experience hosting on TV and appearing on commercial. If hottie Takuya looks familiar, it might be because you recognise the ex-model/actor from the pages of Nylon, Vogue Girl, InStyle and more.
They've got some big names helping them too. Beside getting the privilege to work with DJ Frank E, who has written and produced for Flo Rida, Kanye West and The Black Eyed Peas, they've also got famed choreographer Kento Mori, who has helped Madonna and Ne-Yo, on their side.
With their extraordinary talents, ability to charm audience and ease in front of the media, they'll be rising to join the big boys very soon. Stay ahead of the curve and learn about them here first.
Q. What kind of music does Cross Gene sing?
Yongseok: Club-style music that is enjoyable for all, and is easy to listen to.
Q. Were there any cultural differences when you boys got together for the first time?
Takuya: There weren't many cultural differences. The Korean boys were nice to me. It was fun. We're a team, and we all get along great.
Q. What's it like living together under one roof?
All: We do what boys do and walk around our shared apartment naked! That's all we'll tell you !
Q. Jokes aside, what is the ultimate goal for Cross Gene?
Shin: We want to be loved by everyone and hope to do a world tour in he future. There are so many K-pop making their debut. But Cross Gene is one of a kind, with members from three different countries. We hope to show fans something unique.
We want to make it big not only in Korean market, but also throughout the world. That is our dream.
Credits : August Teenage Magazine [Singapore]
