Wow it's been ages since I visited back to Bebo O_O. Audition has gotten the better of me x]

ANNNYYYYWAAYYYYYYYYY

I assume this band is dead x]

Moo~

Happy 23rd birthday Se7en XDD

9/11/07 =D

SE7EN is a highly successful singer in Korea. Like all other Asian singers trying to make their mark in the United States, SE7EN is hoping he will lead the “Asian Invasian”. Asiance Interns Yona and Ka ee followed SE7EN on his 3 day trip to the Big Apple this month, encompassing his press conference, appearance on MTV and his Madison Square Concert.

Who is this lucky guy?

SE7EN is a multi-talented R&B artist and currently the most popular male solo artist in Korea. His outstanding vocal abilities, good looks, charismatic stage manner and smooth choreography are of a professional level. He presented his ambition to conquer the American market, a dream never achieved by any Korean artist.

Do you guys know ‘SE7EN’?

SE7EN is a South Korean pop and R&B singer. He is already a famous singer in Asia, mostly Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and China.

He began training under the management agency, YG entertainment, at the age of 15. After 4 years of intense training in voice and dance, SE7EN made his debut in 2003 and became an instant hit throughout Asia. He has released a total of 3 albums, various singles and aims to become a world-renowned artist.

Now, he makes his first debut in the United States. SE7EN announced his American debut during a press conference at the New York ImaginAsian TV Theater. His single, which will be finished at the end of the month, will be sold early next year.

Rich Harrison, the famous producer who worked with such famous artists as Usher, Tony Blackstone, Janet Jackson and TLC, will be SE7EN’s producer.

His agency known as the YG Family visited the United States on the “YG Family 10th Anniversary World Tour Concert.” Not only did it include SE7EN but it also included other famous Korean singers, such as Big Mama, Gummy, 1tym, and Jinusean. The concerts were held in major cities (New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC) in the U.S. to celebrate their 10th Anniversary.

#1. ImaginAsian TV Press Conference

YG Entertainment held a press conference on Monday, October 16th, at The ImaginAsian TV theatre to announce SE7EN's American career launch.

At the SE7EN Press Conference, a member of YG Entertainment, Hip-hop duo Jinusean and SE7EN had a big announcement to make about their project.

Here are some of the questions we asked with translator in tow.

ASIANCE: What kind of expectations do you have for this show (Madison Square Garden)?
Jinusean: We always thought, “What could we do for the Korean community and all the Asian people.” We’ve prepared about 1 year for this show and we hope that many fans that will come to concert will come and enjoy feeling satisfied.

ASIANCE: Tell us about SE7EN entering the America market and starting his career in the U.S.
SE7EN: My single, which will be finished recording at the end of the month in America, will be released early next year in U.S. I will be releasing a new album in U.S by Mark Shimmel who is a representative of LaFace Entertainment. He will take care my new album promotion and produce this album. Rich Harrison also will participate in producing my new album. Rich Harrison received a Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Producer and wrote the song for Beyonce Knowles “Crazy in Love.”

ASIANCE: You are the most popular male solo artist in Korea. Do you think that is what merits you to make a difference from other artists here?
SE7EN: I always pursue to make a perfect stage performance. Plus as my music, I really work hard for how music is created, like perfect music which is everyone is getting into my music, moving them to sympathize. I believe that Music is one of the most cosmopolitan arts and a universal language. I just always struggle to offer amazing music for fans who gather to listen to my music.

ASIANCE: How are you feeling? And what is your ambition for this project?
SE7EN: I am really excited about this project. I am really fond of R&B and Hip-hop and want to create my color and own character her