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The Brian Lehrer Show

From Jersey Kid to K-Pop Idol

The Brian Lehrer Show

WNYC

Bryan, Daily News, Media, New, Nyc, Public, York, News, Lerer, Politics, Wnyc, Npr, Arts, News Commentary, Radio

4.61.5K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2024

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Jay Chang shares his story of growing up in New Jersey, moving to Korea to become a K-Pop idol, and returning back to New Jersey on tour with his group B.D.U.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey, that's not the Brian Lara show theme. That's no secret. So how is it that we're listening to Korean-Pro?

0:11.0

Hey, that's K-pop? Well, we're a local show. That's no secret. So how is it that we're listening to Korean Pop right now? Well, one of the members of the K-pop group, BDU,

0:23.9

is a local to our listening area. His name is Jay Chang. He's known for his unique vocal ability.

0:29.3

You hear his voice once and you'll always recognize it. But we were particularly interested

0:33.2

in how a kid from Bergen County can go on to become a Korean pop sensation in Korea.

0:39.9

A bit more about our guest, Jay participated in a Korean survival program

0:44.0

and took on the unique challenges that presents without giving up.

0:47.6

We'll talk about that more on this experience.

0:50.6

He is currently continuing his activities as a member of one Pact and BDU, where he's loved not only by the Korean fandom, but also by overseas fans for his powerful vocals and bright positive personality.

1:05.4

Jay, thanks so much for giving us a few minutes. Welcome to WNYC.

1:09.6

Hi, thank you so much for having me. It's a pleasure.

1:12.3

And listeners, I'll open up the phones for you right away. Do we happen to have any Jay Chang fans in

1:16.9

the audience, any fans of BDU or One Pack or watchers of the shows build up and Boys Planet

1:24.3

that Jay participated in? If you know those survival shows,

1:27.7

now's your opportunity to talk to Jay

1:29.6

and ask him any questions about his experience,

1:32.3

becoming an idol,

1:33.6

participating in group activities

1:35.2

in the K-pop idol industry,

1:37.6

and now touring the world with BDU.

1:40.3

Call or text us at 212-433,

1:43.5

WNYC, 212, 433-9-6-9-2.

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