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There is a lot of interest in the crossover group Espero (Heo Cheon-soo, Nam Hyeong-geun, Han Tae-il, Lim Hyun-jin). The first reason is to show their own music by crossing genre barriers. The second is ‘skill’, and the last is the confidence of senior Kim Ho-jung and album producer Kim Kwang-soo.

Espero won the final on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs', which aired on the 11th. Their stage was unique from the beginning. He selected senior singer Lee Seung-cheol's 'Western Sky' and raised expectations for the stage. If I didn't have the singing ability to captivate the audience, I wouldn't have won. He left a deep impression with his stage presence and appeal.

Kim Ho-jung's appearance on the mound also played a role. Espero appeared on the stage of ‘Western Sky’ with Kim Ho-jung. Kim Ho-joong also proved ‘why he is a star singer.’ However, Espero also revealed their own tone and showed a different charm from Kim Ho-jung.

The result was a win. This was an achievement about two months after debut. Espero is solidly building their narrative. The first reason it attracts attention is that it is a ‘crossover group’.

‘Crossover’ started as a fusion music genre. It refers to a cultural phenomenon that is not bound to one genre but crosses its boundaries. As they seek to 'converge' genres, there are no limits to the musical colors they can show. Espero is the group's biggest weapon in arousing public interest.

The second is skill. The weapon called ‘Crossover’ was sharpened. Espero is different from the groups that come out every year. He is already recognized by senior singers for his skills.

Kim Ho-jung said in an interview, "I was surprised when I first heard the song, but I was even more surprised by the skills and stage. It was a time of learning through the members' passionate music."

In addition, they performed 'live stages' on various music broadcasts and became a group with no 'question marks' regarding their skills. In addition, the debut song 'Endless' was sung by actor Kim Young-ho, singers Park Sang-min, Kim Jung-min, Kwon In-ha, Yumi, Lee Woo, and Renu. A rookie who debuted only 2 months ago caused a ‘cover craze’.

The last one is the faith of Kim Ho-jung and Kim Kwang-soo. Espero is a group created by CEO Kim Kwang-soo, who has written the history of success for domestic vocal groups such as SG Wannabe, Davichi, and Seeya, and 'hit song maker' Cho Young-soo.

In particular, CEO Kim Kwang-soo is the person who brought soprano Jo Sumi's 'When I Go' to the world. Since he is the person who pioneered the ‘crossover genre’, his credibility is high.

The main character featured in the debut song ‘Endless’ is Kim Ho-joong. Espero has been working on various music projects with Kim Ho-jung right after his debut. As they went up on the concert stage together, they even received the title ‘singer recognized by Kim Ho-jung.’

The stage for Espero to show off has already been created. His skills have also been sharply refined. Winning this ‘Immortal Song’ was a predictable result. The confidence of Kim Ho-jung and Kim Kwang-soo, who predicted success, was not wrong. Industry love calls for Espero are already pouring in. It doesn't seem like it will take a long time for the 'crossover' genre to become a mainstream industry culture.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr