KARD BM, “I hope my music becomes an ‘escape’”

KARD member BM conducted an exclusive interview with a leading American daily newspaper.

While BM released his first solo EP 'Element' in May, famous American daily newspaper USA TODAY published an interview article titled 'Talk about BM's solo music' on its official website. .

USA Today focused on Big Matthew's interest in music and dance since childhood, until he became the current BM. USA Today introduced, "Today, BM's passion has led him to become a member of KARD, a solo artist, songwriter, producer, and dancer."

USA Today then commented on the results BM is showing as a solo artist, saying, "He expresses himself honestly without hiding himself." Regarding this, BM added, "I am working as my true self, and I am very grateful that I am receiving positive responses. I have gained confidence."

He also talked about his attitude toward music as a solo artist. For BM, music is an ‘escape’. BM expressed his strong aspirations, saying, "I hope that my music will be an 'escape' for listeners. People enjoying their lives through my music, that is the ultimate goal I want to achieve through music."

Meanwhile, BM showed off their remarkable popularity by taking first place on the global album and music charts with their first EP 'Element'. In particular, 'Element' showed its wide popularity in North and South America by reaching the top of the iTunes K-POP 'Top Album' chart in the United States, Poland, and Turkey.

Afterwards, BM also conducted its first solo tour, 'After the After Party BM 1st Concert Tour', and performed in six cities in the United States, starting with Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, and Washington DC. Among these, all tickets for the Los Angeles, Dallas, and Chicago performances were sold out, demonstrating BM's influence in the global market.

Ten Asia Reporter Lee So-jeong forusojung@tenasia.co.kr