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Interview

Published on July 5, 2024 |
by Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson

Since 2023, the Y2K trend has evolved from last year’s early 2000s to this year’s millennial vibe, combining the heyday of hip-hop in the ’90s and 2000s. Iconic artists like 2Pac, Biggie, Jay Z, and Eminem have reinterpreted their music style, fashion, and even visuals with a modern twist, creating a fresh trend for 2024. Recently, legendary 2000s K-pop star Lee Hyori’s “10 Minutes Challenges” have become popular among TikTok GenZ users overseas. Meanwhile, young K-pop group 82MAJOR has attracted considerable attention by presenting their “10 Minutes” version on the WATERBOMB stages.

82MAJOR, a group of six Korean boys, debuted with “FIRST CLASS” in October 2023 and released their comeback album “BEAT by 82” in April, which balances K-pop and hip-hop with their unique style. Learn more about their music and rapid growth. They gained attention after the release of their second album when they were named the rookie artists to watch at Coachella 2025 by . ELLE India. The group’s live skills and production abilities caught the public’s attention and made 82MAJOR a fascinating group for many. 82Major recently had a very successful debut on global and US radio, reaching #74 on the Global Radio Top 200 and #5 on the Independent Radio Top 150 as well as #1 on the US iTunes charts. According to THE SOURCE, They mentioned, “WATERBOMB’s special song “10 Minutes” by 82MAJOR captivates the audience with their trendy musical sense and unique interpretation of the song, garnering surprise and admiration from the audience.”

Much like hip hop in the 90s, WATERBOMB festival, which first took place in Korea, has also gained popularity worldwide. It is a large, widely loved outdoor summer festival featuring K-pop and hip hop artists, making it one of the top events in the summer. At WATERBOMB Hong Kong and Dubai, 82MAJOR wowed Gen Z and hip hop listeners with their hip hop songs and rendition of Lee Hyori’s “10 Minutes,” building excitement for their upcoming world tour.

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Could you first introduce yourself to listeners who may not know you well or who may have just become your fans?

CHO SEONG IL: Hi, we are 82MAJOR! Our group name is inspired by the South Korean country code 82 and represents our ambition to start in Korea and expand as major players worldwide! We are excited to meet the readers of TheHypeMagazine.

NAM SEONG MO: Hello! I’m NAM SEONG MO, the rapper of 82MAJOR.

PARK SEOK JUN: Hello, I’m PARK SEOK JUN, the deep tone of 82MAJOR.

YOON YE CHAN: Hi, the ace of 82MAJOR, excellent at dancing, singing and rapping! I’m YOON YE CHAN. Nice to meet you!

CHO SEONG IL: Hello, the leader and entertainer, CHO SEONG IL.

HWANG SEONG BIN: Hello, I’m HWANG SEONG BIN, a rapper from 82MAJOR.

KIM DO-GYUN: Hello! I’m the cutest, youngest member and main vocalist of 82MAJOR, KIM DO GYUN!

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Your performances in Hong Kong and Dubai have proven your refreshing yet sexy image as a hip-hop boy group. What was the atmosphere like and what do you think about the performances?

NAM SEONG MO: Both Hong Kong and Dubai were really fun. Performing abroad for the first time was a great experience and we also learned areas where we need to improve!

CHO SEONG IL: I still remember the enthusiastic reaction from the audience. Seeing everyone having fun together energized us and made us have even more fun on stage. I still remember the atmosphere!

At WATERBOMB you surprised many listeners with a unique hip-hop version of Lee Hyori’s “10 Minutes”. How did that come about?

YOON YE CHAN: We wanted to show something different at WATERBOMB, so we decided to perform “10 Minutes” by Lee Hyori.

PARK SEOK JUN: “10 Minutes” is a song that a lot of people love, so it’s for everyone. We thought it would be perfect to appeal to the WATERBOMB audience.

HWANG SEONG BIN: We wanted a song that everyone could enjoy and have fun with. We decided to reinterpret a song filled with many people’s memories in 82MAJOR’s unique style, which led us to play “10 Minutes”!

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Coming back to the question about “10 Minutes,” your version brought a new hip-hop style but kept the essence of the original. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be released as a track. Do you plan to release “10 Minutes” or a similar song?

YOON YE CHAN: Nothing is decided yet! Haha! I really like Lee Hyori’s “10 Minutes” so I want to show more songs in that mood! What do you think, 82DE?

CHO SEONG IL: We always strive to showcase the most diverse aspects of 82MAJOR. All members work hard to write songs and try their hand at different genres! We will try our best to continue to present many great songs in the future, so look forward to it!

I heard you’re preparing for a world tour after WATERBOMB! Which country are you most looking forward to performing in and since it’s your first international tour, what special surprises do you have for your fans?