JO1 world domination era? Yeah, it’s here, and we’re not calm about it. One of J-Pop’s very best groups, JO1 have been making waves stateside over the last month or so, and honestly? We’re living for it! Between their radio success with ‘BE CLASSIC’ and their appearance at Dodger Stadium, here is exactly what JO1 have been up to.
‘BE CLASSIC’ Is A Classic
In an iconic bold move, JO1 sampled Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in their hit ‘BE CLASSIC,’ and we’re so happy to see that choice get the celebration it deserves! JO1 mix one of the most enduring, legendary pieces of classical music with J-Pop finesse, and it works.
And now? It’s, quite rightly, breaking records! ‘BE CLASSIC’ has entered at number 34 on Mediabase Top 40 Radio Airplay Chart! You might not be familiar with Mediabase, but let us assure you – this is a big deal. JO1’s entry is the highest-debut and highest-charting song for a Japanese idol male group ever!
Manifesting JO1 GRAMMYs
Not content with “just” their recent appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and a string of sold-out U.S. shows, JO1 also performed at The GRAMMY Museum as part of their GLOBAL SPIN LIVE series, marking them the first-ever Japanese group to do so. We always love to see our favorite artists get involved with the GRAMMYs, and here’s to hoping this foreshadows some more work with the GRAMMYs in JO1’s future…
World Series Champions And World Class Idols
When we made our K-Pop x MLB list, we assigned the Dodgers to SHINee. We guess if we made a J-Pop equivalent, we’d absolutely have to give the current World Series champs to JO1. On April 28th, they performed at Dodger Stadium for Japanese Heritage Night! JO1’s set included the English version of ‘BE CLASSIC,’ which was released the same day, and yes, the performance was as epic as it sounds. We’re not jealous of their custom jerseys. At. All…
If all of that wouldn’t be enough to convince Dodgers fans that JO1 is worth stanning, then they also highlighted their philanthropic nature, too. During the event, they donated $50,000 to the Dodgers Foundation, helping with wildfire relief efforts and youth programs. They should’ve been in Sacramento instead of LA, the way this was Angelic (sorry).
All of these stateside ventures just go to show that JO1 are not slowing down. And we don’t want them to! From their U.S. radio success to all these special performances, we truly believe this is just the beginning.
Are you still obsessed with JO1’s ‘BE CLASSIC’ just like we are? Have you checked out any of these performances? Let us know everything you have to say over on Twitter @TheHoneyPOP, Facebook, or Instagram!
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