Big Ocean (빅오션) is a three-member boy group under Parastar Entertainment. They debuted on April 20, 2024 with the digital single "Glow".
They are the first deaf idol group and seek to break misunderstandings and prejudices toward disabled people. The group uses Korean Sign Language (KSL), American Sign Language (ASL), and International Sign Language (ISL).[1]
History[]
2024: Debut with "Glow", "Blow", "Slow", Follow[]
On March 22, 2024, Parastar Entertainment announced that Big Ocean will be debuting on April 20, which aligns with South Korea's Persons with Disabilities Day, with their first digital single "Glow".[2] They had their debut stage on MBC's Show! Music Core.[3]
Through an interview with Parastar Entertainment's CEO, Cha Haley, it was revealed that Big Ocean will release two singles in May and June.[4]
On May 31, they announced that they will be releasing their second digital single "Blow" on June 1.[5]
On August 5, it was announced that Big Ocean will be releasing their third digital single "Slow" featuring DAY6's Young K, on August 11.[6]
On October 31, it was announced that Big Ocean will be releasing their first mini album Follow on November 12.[7]
2025: "Bright", Underwater[]
On February 10, 2025, Big Ocean released their fourth digital single "Bright".[8]
On March 21, Big Ocean announced they will be making a comeback in April.[9] On March 27, it was announced that Big Ocean will be releasing their second mini album Underwater on April 20.[10]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|
| Chanyeon (찬연) | Main Rapper | 2024–present |
| PJ (피제이)[n 1] | Main Vocalist | 2024–present |
| Jiseok (지석) | Main Dancer, Maknae | 2024–present |
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
- Follow (2024)
- Underwater (2025)
Digital singles[]
Concerts[]
Japan concerts[]
- Big Ocean 1st Solo Concert <Follow> in Nagoya (2025)
Trivia[]
- The group trained together for one and a half years before their debut.[11]
- They use an artificial intelligence deep learning voice program to help in the recording of their songs.[11]
- They practice choreography in a noise-canceling space to recognize the beat of the music better.[11]
- They also use wristwatches that vibrate on each beat and a visual metronome to keep them in sync with the music.[12]
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Pictorial[]
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Miscellaneous[]
Notes[]
- ↑ PJ was known as Hyunjin (현진) from their debut until he changed his stage name in April 2025.
References[]
- ↑ Korea.net: First hearing-impaired K-pop act hopes for 'barrier-free world'
- ↑ (KR) Ten Asia: 세계 최초 수어로 노래하는 아이돌 ‘Big O!cean (빅오션)’ 장애인의날 데뷔
- ↑ @Big_O_cean on X (April 18, 2024)
- ↑ Korea JoongAng Daily: Disabilities are embraced at Parastar Entertainment, the one and only in Korea
- ↑ (KR) SPOTV News: 빅오션 "이번엔 에너지 넘치는 음악"…6월1일 신곡 '블로' 발표
- ↑ (KR) Sports Kyunghyang: 빅오션, 11일 ‘슬로우’로 컴백…데이식스 영케이 피처링
- ↑ (KR) Star News: 빅오션, 11월 12일 미니 1집으로 컴백 확정
- ↑ @Big_O_cean on X (February 10, 2025)
- ↑ @Big_O_cean on X (March 21, 2025)
- ↑ @Big_O_cean on X (March 27, 2025)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 (KR) Yonhap News: 첫 청각장애 아이돌 빅오션 "들리지 않아도 노래할 수 있어요"
- ↑ Korea JoongAng Daily: Big Ocean, first K-pop act with hearing impairments, makes 'music for everyone'
Official links[]
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