The K-pop industry is dynamic and expanding and we have new talents who are introduced to us with the hope that they will make us appreciate music and performances that are worthy of being embraced. Kwak Ji Seok is one of the young talents that is having his breakthrough as a member of the band Xdinary Heroes.
Now it is the right time to tell the story of this gifted musician rising his position in the highly-demanding Korean market.
Early Life
Kwak Ji Seok was born on 24th of January of year 2001 at the South Korean territory. As a young boy, Ji Seok started to have fondness for music and carrying tunes and beats of several musical instruments. His parents also observed that he had special interest in music and they encouraged him and helped him in his initial years in music.
Listening to various music styles since childhood, Ji Seok also listened to traditional Korean music, pop and rock music. This was a very rich musical background that would later shape his attitude and procedures regarding the production of music.
At little age, for his music production, he started practicing many instruments but was purely inclined towards the guitar and piano. Ji Seok’s childhood and teenage years can be characterized by his hardworking nature for his school as well as for his musical career.
He was in school bands and talent shows, and slowly and steadily developed this talent in singing. This was the period when he developed the interest of joining the music industry copying the K-pop idols he used to see on television and the radio.
Career
Ji Seok’s goal to be a professional musician was realized when he decided to audition for entertainment companies. His ability and the ability that has been trained in him was seen by JYP Entertainment which is among the biggest music production companies from South Korea.
As he moved up to the last level of auditioning for him to be accepted as a trainee he joined Ji Seok to commence his training. Soon after joining the company, Ji Seok had to go through a six-month training which involved voice lessons, singing and dancing, and acting and manners.
He practiced for hours and honed all his abilities although he had to deal with the possibility of debut as a trainee from a K-pop entertainment company.
Music Group: Xdinary Heroes
Xdinary Heroes which is also known as Extraordinary Heroes is an upcoming South Korean music band consisting of 6 members that has been formed by JYP Entertainment. Formed on September 14, 2021, the group released their first single, titled “Happy Death Day” on December 6, 2021.
As for the novelties, the Xdinary Heroes combines the performances of instruments along with vocals, which is quite rare in the K-pop industry where most groups perform dancing as well. Its concept is based on the fact that people become sung/glory heroes through Music and is appealing to many youths who see themselves mirrored in the lives of the members.
