I wanted to make sure i was picking an Idol i was aware of, one that i followed as a fan, that i have a connection with. Many idols already have solo careers but one that had a moments of solo work through having a couple solo tracks released in TEN. An idol who has been active for a couple years (2016 debut) and is apart of many groups (NCT U, WayV and SuperM) . I chose TEN as he is a popular idol world wide and has a wide range of experience working within multiple groups, doing duets and working alone. He has toured Asia, America and the UK and is a triple threat being a rapper, singer and dancer so has a range of concepts that could be carried out. He is one of my favourite idols and i connect to his style and message a lot which is why i think it would be a good idea for me to carry out an idea based around TEN as i have more of an emotional connection with him over Jay Park who i used as inspiration within the research project. As an idol he deserves more of a spot light and has waited for a solo moment there for an idea like this is a way to create a message.
The idol i chose to pick to Re brand and launch a solo album for is an Idol called TEN.
POFILE
Stage name – TEN
Thai name – Chittaphan Leechaiyapomkul (birth name)
Korean name – Lee young Heun
Born in Bankok Thailand
Ethnicity Chinese
Tens contracted to SM Entertainment or Label V with his Chinese group.
SM Entertainment is apart of the Big3 in Korea, they are the ones who make the most money and hold the most clients.
Talks 4 languages
- Thai
- Mandarin
- English
- Korean
Plays piano and guitar
Member of 3 Idol groups
- NCT U, he is the main dancer, rapper and vocalist
- WAYV, is a Chinese group. Ten is their main dancer and a lead vocalist
- SUPERM, he is the main dancer, lead vocals and a sub rapper
Ten debuted in 2016 with NCT U so is a fairly senior idol with a lot of experience
He has released 2 solo songs under his management, both being in full english with EDM influence.
- Dream in a dream 2017
- New hero’s 2018
I aim to create a solo album launch pack
- CD
- Photobook
- Photocard
- Teaser images
- Teaser video x1
- Album launch schedule
My TO DO LIST;
- Research into lyrics for his songs
- Research into TENS styles
- Research concept to fit TEN
- Find a dancer (for teaser video idea)
- Find location for teaser video
- Research into Styling and make up
- Put together a pack all about TEN in media pack style
- Put together the Press Pack for the album launch – start with layout
- Questionnaire
Ive attached videos of his solo work, a dance project and a few videos from the different groups to show case his diversity.