Rookie Boy Group Xodiac Talk Debut Album Throw A Dice, Group Goals, Dream Collaborations, And More
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With so many new debuts hitting the stages these days, it's hard to keep up with them all. So when a rookie group generates buzz prior to their debut, it's a big deal. Xodiac, a nine-member act debuting back in April, is one of these new groups to have many impressive notches under their belt early in their careers.
Formed under Hong Kong-based agency, One Cool Jacso, Xodiac is the first K-pop boy group to land four major magazine shoots, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE MEN, Harper's Bazaar, and Men's Uno from Hong Kong, before their official debut and winning awards at the global Weibo Account Festival. The group as a collective received an award for "Potential New Boy Group", and group leader Lex is one of the first solo pre-debut artists to receive the "Fashion Rookie" award.
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This new group continues to grow their global fanbase through their debut album, Throw A Dice , receiving over one million views on its title track music video in just one week.
BuzzFeed sat down with the boys of Xodiac to chat about all things Throw A Dice , their pre-debut activities, future goals for their careers, and more.
Can you give an introduction to Xodiac for those who are meeting you for the first time?
Describe your debut album Throw A Dice in one word or phrase.
What message do you hope to convey with your first mini album?
Hyunsik:I want to let people know that Xodiac is starting and how our music islike.
Leo: Throw A Dice is an album with five songs of different styles and different participating members. We would like to show you our various possibilities and both the unity and flexibility of the group Xodiac.
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How was the experience of performing on stage as Xodiac for the first time?
Can you share a memorable moment you have from making this album?
What are your goals as Xodiac and as individuals?
Lex: Our goal as Xodiac is to win the Rookies Award as it is possible to win this award only when you are a rookie. Individually, I would like to be an idol recognized by other artists and I would like to [try] acting too!
Beomsoo:My goal as Xodiac is to become a group where people would say "Oh! I know Xodiac!" Individually I am interested in writing lyrics, composing songs, and modeling.
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