Exclusive Review & Interview: “Miami K-Pop Night” Brought A Taste Of Seoul To South Florida ft. Interview With KISU

Last week “Miami K-Pop Night” put on their second anniversary bash, the Miami Korean Music and Culture Festival. Part of this celebration featured several performances, most notably from KISU, a 2nd generation K-Pop idol formerly of the group 24K, who is now making music as a soloist. Others included local and international DJs and K-Pop cover dance crews.

The crowd had a lot of energy, especially after being hyped up by DJ sets like the one from DJ Yoo, also known as @Imyoonotyou on Instagram and TikTok. He regularly interacts with the listener community and knows how to mix and compose tracks to keep the party going and the crowds entertained.

Headliner KISU told us it was his first time in Miami, and that he was excited to be here. He is here as part of a nationwide tour performing at various events and Korean culture festivals like this one. He performed some songs from his solo career and included a medley of 24K hits for the fans who remember him being part of that group. His genre blends different styles, but he takes inspiration from ballads and other slow, beautiful tracks.

A highlight of the night was a track called ‘Cheeseburger’, which the crowd sang perfectly after KISU taught us the simple melody and lyrics. There was no shortage of crowd interaction and moments that fans will not soon forget. Between his unique tone of voice and charm, there is a lot to love. We could all tell he loves what he does and appreciates the support. He promised to return, and we will be eagerly awaiting that day to come, but until then, we will be listening to his music on repeat and reminiscing on a great night.

 

Kpopmap contributing photographer Marissa catches up with K-Pop idol KISU

Kpopmap photographer and contributor Marissa had the chance to catch up with KISU before his performance at the Korean Culture Festival in Miami. 

Hello! How has your visit to Miami been?

Hi! It has been so amazing. It is my first time in Miami, the weather is good, and people seem so happy.

What music are you loving right now?

The music I love right now is my music, especially ‘KISS U’. This song is named after my fandom, and it represents my signature sound.

If you could sing an OST for any drama, which drama would it be?

The drama is called “Goblin”, and the OST is called ‘Beautiful’, sung by Crush.

What genres would you want to try in your music?

Every genre! Right now, my genre of music includes pop and ballads, but I want more hip-hop, R&B, and EDM influences, to name a few. I want to incorporate more of every single genre in my music.

What is your favorite city you’ve been to?

Miami!! I love the ocean. Miami is so beautiful since it has both buildings and the sea.

What inspires you to make music?

I go to the cafes with my friends and they tell me about things like heartbreak, and so I use their real stories, feelings, and experiences as inspiration for my music.

Who are your favorite singers?

My favorite singers are Justin Bieber and LANY, I love their music.

What is your favorite part about your job?

Meeting my fans is really important to me, so that is my favorite part.

Are there any sports teams or athletes you follow?

I don’t have the time to keep up with most sports, but do you know the Korean soccer player Son Heung-min? I am a fan of his.

What other language do you want to learn?

I want to learn all of the languages so I can communicate with my fans all over the world. I also want to improve my English. A few examples of languages I would love to learn are Spanish and Polish. I only know how to say hello in some of these other languages, like Russian, for example.

Thank you once again to KISU for taking time out to speak to us.