Big Ocean, the world’s first K-pop group made up of deaf idols, has been recognized by the major U.S. media outlet Rolling Stone. On November 12, Rolling Stone released an exclusive feature titled “Meet the Deaf K-Pop Group That’s Breaking Barriers,” sharing Big Ocean’s inspiring journey.

Rolling Stone introduced Big Ocean members—Chanyeon, Hyunjin, and Jiseok—saying, “Big Ocean is not your typical K-pop group. They made history on April 20, Korea’s Disability Day, by debuting as the first K-pop group with deaf members.”

The article explored how Big Ocean was formed and the dedication they’ve put into their training. The group explained, “Our success comes from 1% talent and 99% effort.” They added, “We perform using Korean Sign Language (KSL), American Sign Language (ASL), and International Sign Language (ISL) to reach our fans, whom we call ‘Waves,’ all around the world.”

In the feature, Rolling Stone also discussed Big Ocean’s debut mini-album Follow, which includes the singles Glow, BLOW, SLOW (featuring DAY6’s Young K), and their English song FLOW. Each song was released in stages to share uplifting messages.

Big Ocean shared, “Follow is about inviting listeners to join us on a journey to happiness. Each track has a special meaning—‘shine’ with hope, ‘blow away’ worries, ‘slow down’ when you need to, and ‘flow’ with life.”

Follow officially dropped on November 12. To celebrate, Big Ocean is connecting with fans across the U.S., visiting places like the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park in New York City. They will also perform FLOW live for the first time at Cool Out 2024 in the Cayman Islands from November 14-17.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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