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• Nunegashi

  During their debut EP phase, the artist was heavily influenced by American hip hop, starting out by picking up type beats and layering vocals over them. At the time, they immersed themselves in a wide range of Japanese music, including J pop, Showa era kayokyoku, and utaite culture. While consciously avoiding being perceived in Korea as someone merely imitating Japanese style expression, they began to confront both their creativity and identity, which naturally led them to start composing their own music. In their first self produced track, H.U.R.T, they explore themes inspired by the myth of Sisyphus and questions of existential purpose, expressing raw and primal human emotions that go beyond comfort or beauty. The track gained traction in Japan, expanding their listener base through social media and streaming platforms. Since then, they have continued to grow their presence not only in Korea but also in Japan through live performances and releases. Moving between Japan and Korea, and across the boundaries of language and culture, the artist continues to dissolve themes of questioning and loneliness through their music, emerging as a new voice of their generation.

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