KARD "Live, Heal, Performance Regardless of Gender" (Interview)

The co-ed group KARD revealed details about their performance that is presented without distinction between male and female members.

KARD released their fourth mini-album 'RED MOON' on the 12th and began promotions with the title track of the same name. They are captivating global fans with their powerful sound and choreography.

One of the charms of KARD, the only co-ed group among idols, is their powerful choreography performed equally by both male and female members. Regarding this, Jeon Ji-woo said, "They choreograph the dance without considering high heels, live performance, or gender distinctions, so the choreographers seem to have a hard time creating it. Now, they really choreograph without thinking about live performances," she laughed.

BM, Jeon Ji-woo, Jeon So-min, and J.Seph of KARD. Photo by DSP Media

In 'RED MOON' as well, both female and male members perform the same dance. Jeon Ji-woo talked about the choreography, saying, "There is a part in the dance break where we hold each other's shoulders like a train and do a 'shake dance.' At first, I thought, 'This might be a bit strange?' but when we actually danced it, it was so cool. Usually, female dancers perform that kind of dance, so there was a perception that it was choreography for women, but after monitoring it, I realized it was really cool."

KARD was welcomed early on in the global market because of this charm. Jeon Ji-woo shared her experience of the K-pop phenomenon, saying, "When we went to Latin America, there weren't many artists doing world tours, but I heard that last year, Korean artists went to the U.S. the most. The moment I heard that, I felt, 'The K-pop market has grown a lot.' Wherever you go, K-pop is playing. Not just in K-Town, but even on the streets, Korean songs are playing, and you can see Korean food more often than before."