(From left) 1Z Leisure CEO John Paulo Nase, or SB19’s Pablo, and 1Z Leisure COO Yani de Dios. Picture: Arnel Tacson/INQUIRER.internet
SB19’s self-managed label, 1Z Leisure, is about to provide its first woman group, an endeavor that the P-pop powerhouse plans to pursue within the hopes of getting them “within the zone and [to] break the norm.”
There isn’t a particular timeline for when the woman group will debut but. However a blueprint aiming to provide a “multi-talented and self-sufficient” group is the primary purpose, in keeping with SB19’s Pablo, or John Paulo Nase, who sits as the corporate’s chief govt officer, and Yani de Dios, 1Z’s chief operations officer.
“We determined to broaden our portfolio. For therefore lengthy, we’ve been dealing with a boy group solely,” de Dios instructed INQUIRER.internet in a two-on-one interview. “P-pop is prospering. Numerous teams popping up. In fact, as a brand new enterprise, we wish to be aggressive. We wish to study from different corporations as properly. We wish to make a mark.”
Earlier than sharing his two cents, Pablo joked, “Gusto lang po talaga namin ng woman group (We simply wish to have a woman group),” earlier than assuming a severe stance.
John Paulo Nase, or Pablo, is the CEO of 1Z Leisure and the chief and chief songwriter of SB19. Picture: Arnel Tacson/INQUIRER.internet
“I really like to provide for different teams. I take pleasure in working behind the scenes. That is why we needed to have a woman group that we might assist in constructing. Now we now have 1Z the place we are able to make deliberate choices in regards to the group,” he stated.
“We do have a blueprint however we don’t wish to shut our doorways. We worth collaborative work and the enter of our artists. For now, we wish to see the auditionees and the way the method goes. That’s the place we’ll construct the core idea revolving across the members,” continued Pablo.
Coaching
Bearing on SB19’s roots, Pablo and de Dios clarified that whereas the group beforehand got here from a Philippines-based Korean administration, the time period “Korean coaching” is “very normal,” figuring out their pre-debut coaching was removed from Ok-pop.
“All Korean corporations have a special tackle the Korean coaching system. However with our [past] Korean administration, it’s far, removed from what they’ve been doing. We had one mentor who was centered extra on character growth and the way we should always current ourselves on stage. However relating to our abilities, we have been left inside our coaching room and helped one another, primarily based on our strengths,” stated the 1Z CEO.
Producing a “self-sufficient” woman group is likely one of the label’s targets. However what differentiates its formation from SB19’s previous, is how 1Z will fill the gaps that the boy group didn’t have after they have been beginning out.
“There are lots of ‘sayangs.’ It might have been environment friendly if we had academics serving to us,” Pablo recalled. “However now, creating this woman group will fill the gaps. We had lots of studying experiences after we have been nonetheless coaching, so we purpose to fill all the loopholes and lapses. It’s like an improved model of SB19’s coaching,” he added.
In the meantime, de Dios stated SB19’s members might be “very concerned” from the screening, filtering the precise trainees, to forming the woman group’s “curriculum.” This goes past the fundamentals, like singing, dancing, performing, performing, and tune manufacturing. Constructing one’s “character” to outlive the trade will even be an important a part of the coaching.
‘Way forward for P-pop’
The formation of 1Z’s woman group will kickstart a brand new technology of P-pop acts, and with this in thoughts, de Dios and Pablo wish to give attention to making use of what they realized up to now whereas prioritizing the worth of “innovation.”
“Pablo stated you may’t miss out on new gems… so we worth the expertise and Filipinos’ creativity. We’ll be very cautious in relation to selecting the best trainees, and it’s very thrilling to see new faces,” stated de Dios.
Julian “Yani” de Dios is the COO of 1Z Leisure. Picture: Arnel Tacson/INQUIRER.internet
“Sawa na nga kami sa SB19, so ‘yun ang nag-excite sa’min (We’re bored with SB19, so this excites us),” de Dios joked. Pablo chimed in, saying, “Really, even staff namin nagsasawa (Even our staff are bored with us).”
Going again to the subject, Pablo stated he’s trying ahead to 1Z welcoming extra “passionate folks” by means of the woman group. For him, sharing his information and assembly new skills, may also be likened to honing the “way forward for P-pop.”
“Consistency is a should. As a result of should you’re self-sufficient, you’re all the time in a position to create one thing at any time you need. When you’ve got consistency on this ever-changing trade, I don’t suppose you all the time have to give attention to standing out,” stated Pablo.
“I feel with that sort of expertise, expertise, and abilities, it makes them very aggressive in relation to the P-pop panorama. It’s actually about having the precise abilities and information in regards to the trade,” de Dios added, chiming in.
Expertise apart, the 1Z COO hopes the aspiring trainees will “be themselves” whereas taking the chance. For him, many leisure corporations are slowly opening up their doorways for P-pop teams, which hopefully, serves as a reminder to not be afraid. “Even SB19 began the identical method, they usually improved by means of the years,” he added.
(From left) John Paulo Nase and Yani de Dios in a shoot. Picture: Arnel Tacson/INQUIRER.internet
Pablo, however, reiterated that his fundamental purpose is to “pin OPM and P-pop” on the map, whether or not as SB19’s chief or the CEO of 1Z. He additionally hoped that the auditionees could be “steadfast” on this purpose as properly.
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“Within the coming years, I hope to see extra applications to advertise P-pop, which urges the trade to push P-pop within the international market. I hope extra will assist P-pop,” he stated. “For many who will strive, the journey will not be straightforward. So whenever you begin, take every part you may. Let go of the unfavourable and give attention to enhancing your self. No matter attaining your required final result or not, it’s nonetheless a studying course of you should utilize in life.”
Auditions for 1Z’s new woman group, which is open to girls ages 18 to 21, will run till June 29.
