Jungkook’s Favorite Band Joan Teams Up with EPEX – A Collaboration Fans Have Been Waiting For!
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[{'start': '0.030', 'end': '7.520', 'text': '[Music]'}, {'start': '5.120', 'end': '9.760', 'text': 'Hey, Army and K-pop fans around the'}, {'start': '7.520', 'end': '12.000', 'text': "world. Did you know one of Junkuk's"}, {'start': '9.760', 'end': '14.160', 'text': 'favorite indie bands is about to drop a'}, {'start': '12.000', 'end': '16.800', 'text': 'hot new collab with a rising K-pop'}, {'start': '14.160', 'end': '19.199', 'text': "group? That's right, Joan, the synth pop"}, {'start': '16.800', 'end': '21.680', 'text': 'duo that Junguk personally recommended'}, {'start': '19.199', 'end': '24.160', 'text': 'is teaming up with Epex for a brand new'}, {'start': '21.680', 'end': '26.400', 'text': 'track. Stay with us as we dive into how'}, {'start': '24.160', 'end': '28.800', 'text': "Jungkook's influence made this moment"}, {'start': '26.400', 'end': '30.960', 'text': 'possible and why fans are calling this'}, {'start': '28.800', 'end': '33.840', 'text': "the collab they didn't know they needed."}, {'start': '30.960', 'end': '36.000', 'text': "When BTS's Jungkook recommends a song or"}, {'start': '33.840', 'end': '38.640', 'text': 'artist, fans around the world take'}, {'start': '36.000', 'end': '41.280', 'text': 'notice. Known for his incredible taste'}, {'start': '38.640', 'end': '43.760', 'text': 'in music, Junguk has often introduced'}, {'start': '41.280', 'end': '46.239', 'text': 'Army to hidden gems, artists who blend'}, {'start': '43.760', 'end': '48.719', 'text': 'emotion, artistry, and irresistible'}, {'start': '46.239', 'end': '51.200', 'text': 'sound. One such group is the American'}, {'start': '48.719', 'end': '53.280', 'text': 'synth pop duo Joe. A name that has'}, {'start': '51.200', 'end': '55.360', 'text': 'quietly become a favorite not just of'}, {'start': '53.280', 'end': '58.160', 'text': 'Junk Coupoop but also of many other'}, {'start': '55.360', 'end': '60.399', 'text': 'K-pop idols. Now Joan is stepping'}, {'start': '58.160', 'end': '62.239', 'text': 'further into the K-pop spotlight through'}, {'start': '60.399', 'end': '65.119', 'text': 'an exciting collaboration with the'}, {'start': '62.239', 'end': '67.439', 'text': 'rising boy group Epex. Set for release'}, {'start': '65.119', 'end': '70.320', 'text': 'on May the 6th, the upcoming digital'}, {'start': '67.439', 'end': '72.640', 'text': 'single So Nice unites Apex with Joan for'}, {'start': '70.320', 'end': '75.040', 'text': 'a bright and energetic track that fans'}, {'start': '72.640', 'end': '77.600', 'text': "can't wait to hear. While the teaser for"}, {'start': '75.040', 'end': '80.000', 'text': 'the song already shows a joyful retro'}, {'start': '77.600', 'end': '82.080', 'text': "inpired atmosphere, it's the Junguk"}, {'start': '80.000', 'end': '85.040', 'text': 'connection that makes this collaboration'}, {'start': '82.080', 'end': '87.439', 'text': 'even more special. Joan, a synth pop duo'}, {'start': '85.040', 'end': '89.600', 'text': 'from Arkansas made up of Alan Benjamin'}, {'start': '87.439', 'end': '91.759', 'text': 'Thomas and Steven Rutherford, caught'}, {'start': '89.600', 'end': '94.720', 'text': "Junkoop's attention with their nostalgic"}, {'start': '91.759', 'end': '96.640', 'text': 'yet fresh sound. Songs like So Good and'}, {'start': '94.720', 'end': '98.640', 'text': 'Flowers have earned praise for their'}, {'start': '96.640', 'end': '100.560', 'text': 'emotional depth and catchy hooks,'}, {'start': '98.640', 'end': '103.520', 'text': 'qualities that align perfectly with'}, {'start': '100.560', 'end': '105.920', 'text': "Junguk's known musical preferences. Fans"}, {'start': '103.520', 'end': '108.240', 'text': "still remember when Junkuk shared Joan's"}, {'start': '105.920', 'end': '110.680', 'text': 'music with his massive global following,'}, {'start': '108.240', 'end': '113.360', 'text': "leading many armies to explore the duo's"}, {'start': '110.680', 'end': '115.439', 'text': 'discoy. His influence gave Joan a'}, {'start': '113.360', 'end': '118.159', 'text': 'noticeable boost in recognition,'}, {'start': '115.439', 'end': '120.880', 'text': 'especially among K-pop audiences and'}, {'start': '118.159', 'end': '125.040', 'text': "Junguk wasn't alone. Other idols such as"}, {'start': '120.880', 'end': '127.119', 'text': 'Gravity Sim Shan and do flying Jiian and'}, {'start': '125.040', 'end': '129.360', 'text': 'one packed seeing men have all openly'}, {'start': '127.119', 'end': '131.440', 'text': 'recommended Jones tracks. But it was'}, {'start': '129.360', 'end': '133.440', 'text': "Jungkook's stamp of approval that helped"}, {'start': '131.440', 'end': '135.920', 'text': 'Joan stand out as more than just an'}, {'start': '133.440', 'end': '138.160', 'text': 'indie act. They became a name associated'}, {'start': '135.920', 'end': '140.720', 'text': 'with quality, heart, and artistic'}, {'start': '138.160', 'end': '143.040', 'text': 'credibility. The anticipation for So'}, {'start': '140.720', 'end': '145.360', 'text': 'Nice is high, especially because it'}, {'start': '143.040', 'end': '147.920', 'text': 'represents a unique fusion of genres and'}, {'start': '145.360', 'end': '150.239', 'text': 'cultures. Joan brings their retro synth'}, {'start': '147.920', 'end': '152.640', 'text': 'vibes and American indie charm, while'}, {'start': '150.239', 'end': '155.120', 'text': 'Epex delivers their K-pop precision,'}, {'start': '152.640', 'end': '157.280', 'text': 'youthfulness, and performance prowess.'}, {'start': '155.120', 'end': '159.680', 'text': 'The teaser shows Joan jamming out with'}, {'start': '157.280', 'end': '161.360', 'text': 'guitar and drums in a warm, sunlit'}, {'start': '159.680', 'end': '163.440', 'text': 'space, suggesting that this'}, {'start': '161.360', 'end': '165.920', 'text': 'collaboration will be light-hearted,'}, {'start': '163.440', 'end': '168.720', 'text': 'feelgood, and full of energy. For fans'}, {'start': '165.920', 'end': '170.879', 'text': 'of Junkuk, this project is a full circle'}, {'start': '168.720', 'end': '173.040', 'text': "moment. It's a testament to the ripple"}, {'start': '170.879', 'end': '175.519', 'text': 'effect of his music influence. Years'}, {'start': '173.040', 'end': '177.760', 'text': 'ago, a simple playlist recommendation'}, {'start': '175.519', 'end': '180.720', 'text': 'became a gateway for many armies to'}, {'start': '177.760', 'end': '183.440', 'text': "discover Joan sound. Now, one of Korea's"}, {'start': '180.720', 'end': '185.360', 'text': 'hottest rising groups, Epex, is bringing'}, {'start': '183.440', 'end': '187.519', 'text': 'that very sound into the K-pop'}, {'start': '185.360', 'end': '190.239', 'text': "mainstream. With Junguk's influence"}, {'start': '187.519', 'end': '192.800', 'text': 'echoing in the background, Epex is no'}, {'start': '190.239', 'end': '196.080', 'text': 'stranger to international collaboration.'}, {'start': '192.800', 'end': '198.239', 'text': 'In 2023, they released Peppermint Yum'}, {'start': '196.080', 'end': '200.560', 'text': 'with Japanese group Fantastics from'}, {'start': '198.239', 'end': '203.040', 'text': 'Exile Tribe, a hit that climbed to the'}, {'start': '200.560', 'end': '205.680', 'text': "top of Japan's Orkan Daily Album chart"}, {'start': '203.040', 'end': '207.920', 'text': "and Billboard Japan's weekly chart. The"}, {'start': '205.680', 'end': '210.640', 'text': 'song even became the official theme for'}, {'start': '207.920', 'end': '213.519', 'text': "the D. League, Japan's premier dance"}, {'start': '210.640', 'end': '216.159', 'text': "competition. That success showed EPX's"}, {'start': '213.519', 'end': '218.640', 'text': 'growing power as a global force. And now'}, {'start': '216.159', 'end': '221.120', 'text': 'with Joan by their side, they are taking'}, {'start': '218.640', 'end': '223.200', 'text': 'another bold step forward. Wang, a'}, {'start': '221.120', 'end': '225.599', 'text': 'member of Epics, previously covered'}, {'start': '223.200', 'end': '228.000', 'text': 'Jones so good in a performance that drew'}, {'start': '225.599', 'end': '231.400', 'text': 'attention for its heartfelt delivery.'}, {'start': '228.000', 'end': '233.840', 'text': 'Fans praised his vocal tone and the sin'}, {'start': '231.400', 'end': '235.920', 'text': 'writ. That performance was more than a'}, {'start': '233.840', 'end': '238.640', 'text': 'tribute. It was a signal of admiration'}, {'start': '235.920', 'end': '240.519', 'text': 'and artistic alignment. It also stirred'}, {'start': '238.640', 'end': '243.280', 'text': 'up excitement about a potential'}, {'start': '240.519', 'end': '246.080', 'text': 'collaboration with so nice that dream'}, {'start': '243.280', 'end': '248.000', 'text': 'has become a reality. Currently, Apex is'}, {'start': '246.080', 'end': '250.480', 'text': 'in the middle of their youth deficiency'}, {'start': '248.000', 'end': '252.799', 'text': 'Asia tour having completed shows in'}, {'start': '250.480', 'end': '255.519', 'text': 'Seoul and Japan. Their may schedule'}, {'start': '252.799', 'end': '257.680', 'text': 'include stops in Macau and Taiwan and'}, {'start': '255.519', 'end': '260.000', 'text': 'fans are hoping the group will perform'}, {'start': '257.680', 'end': '262.479', 'text': 'so nice live on stage for the first'}, {'start': '260.000', 'end': '265.199', 'text': 'time. With their growing popularity and'}, {'start': '262.479', 'end': '267.120', 'text': 'bold musical choices, Epex seems eager'}, {'start': '265.199', 'end': '269.280', 'text': 'to introduce new flavors to their'}, {'start': '267.120', 'end': '272.400', 'text': 'performances. This time with a touch of'}, {'start': '269.280', 'end': '274.320', 'text': 'Jungkook endorsed inspiration. For Joan,'}, {'start': '272.400', 'end': '276.479', 'text': 'this collaboration marks a major'}, {'start': '274.320', 'end': '278.880', 'text': "milestone. They've been slowly building"}, {'start': '276.479', 'end': '280.880', 'text': 'a devoted following in Korea, and this'}, {'start': '278.880', 'end': '283.280', 'text': 'project is their most high-profile'}, {'start': '280.880', 'end': '285.759', 'text': 'Korean partnership to date. From indie'}, {'start': '283.280', 'end': '288.000', 'text': 'darling to K-pop collaborator, Jones'}, {'start': '285.759', 'end': '289.919', 'text': 'journey has been unique and fans know'}, {'start': '288.000', 'end': '292.160', 'text': 'that much of their visibility among'}, {'start': '289.919', 'end': '294.040', 'text': 'Korean listeners began when Jungkook'}, {'start': '292.160', 'end': '296.560', 'text': 'gave them his quiet yet powerful'}, {'start': '294.040', 'end': '299.360', 'text': 'endorsement. This moment is not just a'}, {'start': '296.560', 'end': '301.280', 'text': "highlight for Epex and Joan. It's also a"}, {'start': '299.360', 'end': '304.040', 'text': "reminder of how Junguk's musical"}, {'start': '301.280', 'end': '306.639', 'text': "influence extends far beyond BTS's"}, {'start': '304.040', 'end': '309.199', 'text': "discography. As someone who's introduced"}, {'start': '306.639', 'end': '311.759', 'text': 'millions to different genres, artists,'}, {'start': '309.199', 'end': '314.400', 'text': 'and sounds, Jungkook has become a taste'}, {'start': '311.759', 'end': '316.639', 'text': 'maker in the global music scene. When he'}, {'start': '314.400', 'end': '319.280', 'text': "shares what he's listening to, the world"}, {'start': '316.639', 'end': '321.440', 'text': 'listens too. Fans of Junguk often'}, {'start': '319.280', 'end': '323.840', 'text': 'reflect on his playlists and music'}, {'start': '321.440', 'end': '326.080', 'text': 'shares as windows into his personality'}, {'start': '323.840', 'end': '328.240', 'text': "and artistry. Whether it's a soulful"}, {'start': '326.080', 'end': '330.800', 'text': 'ballad or a groovy syn pop track like'}, {'start': '328.240', 'end': '333.120', 'text': 'Jones, every song he recommends feels'}, {'start': '330.800', 'end': '334.960', 'text': 'deeply intentional. And now that'}, {'start': '333.120', 'end': '336.720', 'text': 'recommendation has evolved into a'}, {'start': '334.960', 'end': '339.360', 'text': 'collaborative reality with one of'}, {'start': '336.720', 'end': '341.759', 'text': "Korea's most promising young groups. The"}, {'start': '339.360', 'end': '344.800', 'text': 'upcoming release of So Nice is being met'}, {'start': '341.759', 'end': '347.440', 'text': "with great enthusiasm not only by EPX's"}, {'start': '344.800', 'end': '349.120', 'text': 'fan base, but also by armies and indie'}, {'start': '347.440', 'end': '351.120', 'text': 'pop lovers who recognize the'}, {'start': '349.120', 'end': '353.600', 'text': 'significance of Jones growing presence'}, {'start': '351.120', 'end': '355.680', 'text': 'in the Korean music industry. The teaser'}, {'start': '353.600', 'end': '357.840', 'text': 'alone has sparked thousands of comments'}, {'start': '355.680', 'end': '359.840', 'text': 'and shares with many highlighting the'}, {'start': '357.840', 'end': '362.320', 'text': 'connection to Junguk as the starting'}, {'start': '359.840', 'end': '364.560', 'text': 'point of their interest in Jones music.'}, {'start': '362.320', 'end': '366.639', 'text': 'And while Junguk may not be directly'}, {'start': '364.560', 'end': '368.400', 'text': 'involved in the track, his presence is'}, {'start': '366.639', 'end': '370.240', 'text': 'felt throughout the story. From'}, {'start': '368.400', 'end': '372.880', 'text': "influencing the artist's mutual"}, {'start': '370.240', 'end': '375.440', 'text': "admiration to inspiring Wang's cover of"}, {'start': '372.880', 'end': '377.520', 'text': 'So Good to helping fans discover a new'}, {'start': '375.440', 'end': '380.000', 'text': 'musical world, this is yet another'}, {'start': '377.520', 'end': '382.720', 'text': "example of how one artist's passion can"}, {'start': '380.000', 'end': '385.360', 'text': 'fuel a global chain reaction. As May the'}, {'start': '382.720', 'end': '387.680', 'text': '6th approaches, excitement continues to'}, {'start': '385.360', 'end': '390.000', 'text': 'build. Will So Nice become the next'}, {'start': '387.680', 'end': '392.160', 'text': 'viral hit to cross continents? Will it'}, {'start': '390.000', 'end': '394.400', 'text': 'inspire more collaborations between'}, {'start': '392.160', 'end': '396.960', 'text': 'K-pop groups and international indie'}, {'start': '394.400', 'end': '400.000', 'text': 'artists? Fans are hopeful and they are'}, {'start': '396.960', 'end': '402.560', 'text': 'ready. For now, all eyes are on Epex and'}, {'start': '400.000', 'end': '404.800', 'text': 'Jones. But in the hearts of many fans,'}, {'start': '402.560', 'end': '406.639', 'text': "it's Junguk's name that shines in the"}, {'start': '404.800', 'end': '409.280', 'text': 'background, reminding us all of the'}, {'start': '406.639', 'end': '411.280', 'text': 'quiet power of music recommendations and'}, {'start': '409.280', 'end': '413.759', 'text': 'the magic that can happen when artists'}, {'start': '411.280', 'end': '416.479', 'text': 'connect across genres, languages, and'}, {'start': '413.759', 'end': '418.560', 'text': 'borders. Stay tuned. This is only the'}, {'start': '416.479', 'end': '421.680', 'text': "beginning. If you're as excited as we"}, {'start': '418.560', 'end': '423.599', 'text': "are for this Joan X collab, don't forget"}, {'start': '421.680', 'end': '426.000', 'text': "you might owe it all to Junguk's"}, {'start': '423.599', 'end': '428.160', 'text': 'incredible taste in music. Let us know'}, {'start': '426.000', 'end': '430.400', 'text': 'in the comments what other artists you'}, {'start': '428.160', 'end': '433.039', 'text': 'discovered thanks to Junguk. And as'}, {'start': '430.400', 'end': '435.039', 'text': "always, don't forget to like, subscribe,"}, {'start': '433.039', 'end': '437.759', 'text': 'and hit that bell so you never miss an'}, {'start': '435.039', 'end': '440.400', 'text': 'update on your favorite idols. See you'}, {'start': '437.759', 'end': '440.400', 'text': 'in the next'}, {'start': '447.639', 'end': '454.639', 'text': "video. here. You won't die if you try."}, {'start': '452.319', 'end': '459.120', 'text': 'You just might get a little bit of'}, {'start': '454.639', 'end': '461.360', 'text': 'trouble. K I have me right in your side.'}, {'start': '459.120', 'end': '464.960', 'text': "You would never see me coming. You don't"}, {'start': '461.360', 'end': '468.720', 'text': 'die. If you try, you just might get a'}, {'start': '464.960', 'end': '470.960', 'text': 'little bit of trouble. I left me right'}, {'start': '468.720', 'end': '472.880', 'text': 'in your'}, {'start': '470.960', 'end': '474.720', 'text': 'My energy is next level, so damn, you'}, {'start': '472.880', 'end': '476.080', 'text': 'better be careful. I got an angel in'}, {'start': '474.720', 'end': '478.080', 'text': 'devil. He sets me straight in the'}, {'start': '476.080', 'end': '482.000', 'text': "temple. I'm ready to be a rebel. I've"}, {'start': '478.080', 'end': '482.000', 'text': 'got a lot of potential hidden inside of'}]