Published Articles: The Peninsula’s No.1 Korean Wishes to Tell You, “Don’t be Lonely”

The Peninsula’s No.1 Korean Wishes to Tell You, “Don’t be Lonely”

Summary: “We’re all lonely, you know. We can’t meet and there are many hurting people, but through music, we can overcome everything.”

In this article I interview Kwon Ooh-yu of the band No.1 Korean. I explore the band's joyful image as well as how the pandemic has affected independent music venues and the music-lovers who frequent them. This interview highlights that even in the absence of a performance hall, music continues to deliver comfort and connection between artist and audience.

This article was originally published on May 27, 2021 through NOVAsia.com (link), Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies' student-run magazine.

Alternative Link: (http://novasiagsis.com/the-peninsulas-no-1-korean-wishes-to-tell-you-dont-be-lonely/)

Leader of the band No.1 Korean, Kwon Ooh-yu (far right), with NOVAsia editors.