ERIC of THE BOYZ is preparing to build his own stage in his new nest.
With “The B Festa” (The B being the fandom name of THE BOYZ), which combines a photo exhibition and his first solo fan meeting in Korea, he opens the first chapter of his solo activities alongside his fans. The activity of ERIC, who will go from being the youngest member of THE BOYZ to an accomplished solo artist filling the stage on his own, raises high expectations.
This year, there were many changes for THE BOYZ. Although they went through conflicts with their agency and modifications in the member lineup, 9 members, including ERIC, united their wills to continue the group’s activities. Their plan is to each prepare for their individual activities while standing on stage together as THE BOYZ. In parallel with group activities, ERIC, who signed an individual exclusive contract with GRID Entertainment last August, seems to be fully launching his solo activities.
The color of his new agency is also an element to observe. While the majority of THE BOYZ members found a new nest in actor management agencies, GRID Entertainment, chosen by ERIC, is a music-focused agency to which the idol group POW belongs. Right from the agency’s orientation, one can perceive his willingness to create his own music and stages as a singer.
The elements to show have accumulated constantly. Having made his debut in 2017 as the youngest member of THE BOYZ, ERIC was in charge of dance, rap, and vocals, and also participated in lyric writing and rap making for several albums. Having broadened his range of expression, from performance to singing and creation, will be a major asset for his solo activities. The charms he gradually revealed within the team’s color and assigned parts can now unfold more freely and deeply by highlighting his own tastes and colors.
The stage that will unfold these capabilities and charms in front of Korean fans is the solo fan meeting “꽃보다 손영재”, which will be held on November 14. After successfully completing his solo fan meeting “ETERNITY” in three regions of China—Shanghai, Beijing, and Qingdao—after joining GRID Entertainment, this is the first solo fan meeting that ERIC is holding in Korea. From the title, which adds his real name to the drama he loves “Boys over flowers”, one can feel ERIC’s tastes. New special stages, performances that fans wanted to see, sincere discussions, as well as a “marriage proposal” concept event are prepared. With both sessions sold out, expectations for the stage that ERIC will fill alone have been confirmed.
In particular, ERIC’s love for his fans is famous among K-pop fans. Recently, on online communities, a post gathering glimpses of him reading fan letters during commutes, looking after fans when leaving work, and conveying his gratitude through messages became a hot topic. Expectations are high to see in what manner ERIC, who has always taken care of his fans even in small moments, will convey his heart during this fan meeting.
His first personal photo exhibition “Baby Pink Letter Exhibition”, which will be held from November 7 to 13 in Hannam-dong, Seoul, was also prepared as a gift for The B who has supported him for a long time. By expressing through photos his color transmitted by music and performances, he plans to show fans his tastes and sensitivity different from the stage.
This “The B Festa” is expected to be a moment where new facets that ERIC wanted to show will be added to the charms that fans have loved. ERIC’s solo journey, which will be colored with his own tastes, is highly anticipated.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS ERIC
