Band Blue is Not Blue marks first anniversary with reflection on growth

Marking one year since their debut, band members Kim Byeong-hyeon, Jo Su-Hyun, and Shin Cheol-han reflected on their journey from teacher-student and military connections to releasing five songs and gaining a fan base.

The band Blue is Not Blue has looked back on its journey over the past year to mark the first anniversary of the team's formation. Through a Q&A video featuring member introductions, first impressions of one another, and the hardships and happy moments experienced since their debut, the group demonstrated their strong sense of cohesion.

From teacher and student to band members: The unique connections of Blue is Not Blue

The members of Blue is Not Blue shared a narrative of unique connections through their roles within the team and their initial impressions of each other. Kim Byeong-hyeon serves as the frontman and the face of the team, while Jo Su-Hyun handles the keyboards and Shin Cheol-han plays the drums. Explaining the team's structure, they noted that the member in the leader role acts as the "father" responsible for team operations, while another member takes on the "mother" role, handling education and encouragement. Notably, the member in charge of producing compared their role to the "spine" that determines the team's color, emphasizing their musical centrality.

The circumstances under which the members first met varied. Jo Su-Hyun and Kim Byeong-hyeon met as teacher and student, sharing musical advice, while Shin Cheol-han and another member were connected through their relationship as senior and junior in the military. These past connections formed a solid foundation for the team. Recalling his first impression of Jo Su-Hyun, Kim Byeong-hyeon said, "He was like a charismatic teacher," while Shin Cheol-hyeon noted that the member who was his senior in the military had a "kind and relaxed impression."

"Moving from a time without fans to receiving support"... A changing landscape in one year

In the year since their debut, Blue is Not Blue has undergone significant musical and environmental changes. The members expressed pride in having moved past a period without fans to now having fans who send support at performance venues. In particular, they felt the rapid passage of time through the process of accumulating five songs and meeting fans through performances, expressing their determination to continue providing even better music.

Regarding their relationship since the team's formation, they confessed, "Strangely enough, we have never fought." The members expressed affection for one another, emphasizing the bond they feel while maintaining the team and continuing their music. One member expressed confidence in the team's sustainability, stating, "After matching with each other for about a year, I feel like we could easily go for 10 years."

A 'Crescendo' surpassing physical limits and the weight of responsibility

The past year was not always happy. The members spoke candidly about the realistic hardships each had to face. One member cited last summer, while balancing studies and part-time jobs to build the band system, as the most difficult period. Another member said that before forming the team, the greatest concern was the responsibility and pressure they had to carry while deciding their direction in life.

However, these processes served as a foundation for growth. Along with musical and instrumental development, the members mentioned the happiness they feel through communicating with fans. One member compared their current state to the musical term "Crescendo," saying, "There were worries and anxieties at first, but as we grow closer and meet many people, we are becoming increasingly happy." He expressed positive expectations for the future, adding, "By the time you watch this video, we will be even happier than we are now."

Source: original video (YouTube)