Discover who the dancers are behind BTS’s most successful choreography
With each new album or single, the members of BTS face challenges that go beyond lending their voices to the new tracks, since, to promote them on shows and TV shows, it is necessary to test attributes such as rhythm and body resistance. , to bring to life the complex movements of the choreography of each comeback in the performances.
But, who are the people who create the dance moves for the songs? RECREIO researched and brought together 5 choreographers with whom BTS has worked; check out!
1. Son Sungdeuk
Executive creator of HYBE, Son Sungdeuk was behind several BTS choreographies. As one of the first choreographers to work with the group, he created the movements for songs such as ‘Danger’, ‘I Need U’ and ‘RUN’.
So much so that, in 2016, Son Sungdeuk won the “The Style of This Year” category at the Gaon Chart Music Awards due to his work with BTS.
2. Keone Madrid and Mari Madrid
The couple Keone It is Mari Madrid were responsible for creating choreography for tracks such as ‘Dope’, ‘Not Today’ and ‘Fire’. They were also co-creators of the songs; “DNA”, which also featured the choreographer Christopher Martin; and ‘Singularity’ and ‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ with The Quick Style Crew (creators of the ‘Save Me’ moves).
During the period in which they worked with BTS, all the dances were passed on to the members remotely, as explained by the Koreaboo portal.
3. David Lim
Founder and director of GRV, a competitive dance team based in California, the dancer David Lim signs the choreography for “Boy in Luv”. Remember!
4. Dylan Mayoral
The choreographer Dylan Mayoral also contributed to BTS’s successful steps. The dancer, who competed in programs such as ‘Got to Dance’ (2014) and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ (2015), was the one who created the movements for his solo performance. J-Hope to “Boy Meets Evil” from the ‘WINGS’ comeback trailer.
5. Rie Hata
Hip-hop dancer and choreographer, Rie Hata, is the main face of the dance team Queen of Swag, based in Japan. The artist developed the choreographies for ‘Anpanman’ and ‘Airplane pt. 2’, in addition to having co-created the dance “MIC Drop” with Lyle Beniga.
Source: Recreio
