Welcome back to Fan Chant, a weekly column for K-pop fans, stans, and newbies alike. This week features an interview with recently debuted group AMPERSANDONE. Also, if you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to my companion newsletter!
In the K-pop world, to debut is a huge accomplishment in and of itself, and today, FNC Entertainment officially welcomed seven-member act AMPERSANDONE to the stage. AMPERSANDONE is a truly global group — members Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Kyrell, Mackiah, and Seungmo hail from different parts of the world, representing America, Canada, China, Australia, and Korea.
AMPERSANDONE was officially introduced through a debut showcase today, November 15th, and their three-track EP is now available to stream. The project’s focus single, “On and On,” is a bright, youthful track that might interest fans of CIX, and also bears the playfulness of their labelmates P1Harmony.
Following their debut showcase, AMPERSANDONE reflected on this exciting moment for a Q+A with Consequence. Check out the debut music video, and read on for the interview with the members.
Congrats on debuting! That’s such a huge accomplishment! How does it feel to officially be part of AMPERSANDONE?
Thank you so much! It’s honestly a dream come true for all of us. Being part of AMPERSANDONE feels like joining a family where our passion for music and performance comes together. The excitement is beyond words, and we can’t wait to share our musical journey with everyone.
You guys are from different parts of the globe. What inspired you to start the rigorous journey to becoming a K-pop idol?
Well, despite coming from different corners of the world, our love for music and dance brought us together. We were inspired by the diversity within K-pop and wanted to contribute our unique backgrounds and talents to it. The energy, the charisma, and the connection K-pop creates with fans worldwide really motivates us.
