#SHOWBIZ: BTS' label Big Hit Music to debut teen 'creator crew' in August
The Korea Herald reports that the five-member group comprises teenagers Martin, James, Juhoon, Sunghyun, and Geonho.
All members possess experience in performance, songwriting, choreography, and video production.
"These five are a 'young creator crew' who approach music, dance and visual content with a completely fresh and original perspective," Big Hit Music reportedly said.
"They write and compose based on their own stories and showcase their creative abilities across lyrics, performance, and videography. What makes them special is that they work together as a collaborative unit, without being limited to fixed roles or positions."
Members of the new group have previously contributed creatively to other established Hybe artistes.
Martin has writing credits on TXT's "Deja Vu," "Miracle," and the upcoming single "Beautiful Strangers," as well as Enhypen's "Outside," Le Sserafim's "Pierrot," and Illit's "Magnetic."
James co-choreographed TXT's "Deja Vu" and Illit's songs "Magnetic," "Cherish (My Love)," and "Tick-Tack." He also co-wrote TXT's "Deja Vu," "Miracle," and Illit's "Magnetic" alongside Martin.
The label's last boy group debut was TXT in 2019, which has since achieved international popularity.
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