If the band Void (V01D) were a stock, I’d buy the dip — no hesitation. They arrived as a promising act with clear star potential and look well positioned to mature into a blue‑chip band.
Void is a five-piece made up of Song Yuchan (drums), Jo Jooyeon (vocals), Kevin Park (keyboard, vocals), Jung Jiseop (guitar, vocals) and Shinnosuke (bass). The name V01D blends “Void” with “01” (No. 1), signaling their ambition to fill emptiness with emotion and energy and become the top band.
They kicked off promotion for their debut mini‑album 01 with the pre-release single ROCKROCK (RakRak 樂樂). The record, due on the 11th, features four tracks: double title tracks “Tug of War” and “ROCKROCK,” plus “The One” and “LUNA.”
“ROCKROCK” channels an upbeat pop‑punk band sound that captures the raw energy of their live shows. “Tug of War” pairs a lyrical melody with hard‑hitting rock textures. Both tracks were co‑written and arranged by the members. Album cut “The One” highlights a bright, refreshing band sound, while “LUNA” leans into an emo‑core approach, driven by fierce guitar riffs and an emotionally charged build.
◆ First Impression
When iMBC Entertainment met Void ahead of their debut, they caught the eye immediately. With an average height around 183 cm (about 6 ft) and sharply defined visuals, they present a competitive image in an industry where looks can matter. The first meeting left a distinctly positive impression.
“We do have a visual edge,” Jiseop said with a smile. He noted that because band music can sometimes feel unfamiliar to mainstream listeners, having strong visuals helps the group seize attention first, then convince audiences with music and performance.
But Void is more than a handsome band. The members bring widely varied musical backgrounds — classical piano and violin, jazz and orchestral bass, previous band experience, and theater training. Jiseop described the group as one with many different ingredients to work with.
“We’ve each lived different lives,” he said. “Music is important, of course, but we’re a team that can show those life experiences on stage in many ways.”
◆ From Chance to Fate
Bands often form from long relationships — schoolmates who played together or friends who shared a sound. Void’s origin story is different. The members didn’t grow up together; they arrived from distinct backgrounds and converged at a particular moment. Somehow, it clicked. Though assembled by chance, the lineup feels inevitable in hindsight.
Their paths to the band diverge. One drummer began searching for members because he wanted to form a band again; another had nearly put down his guitar after leaving a previous group before picking it up once more. Some members studied classical music, one majored in bass in Japan, and another trained in acting before turning to music.
The formation process felt organic. Yuchan recalled, “I told the CEO I wanted to play in a band again, and he suggested finding members. While watching a lot of videos, I found Jiseop first.”
Jiseop remembered being close to quitting music. “After leaving a band I went through a blank period and almost put down my guitar. I’d only heard Yuchan described as the ‘handsome drummer,’ so I was nervous at first. But when we met, he was really kind.”
One by one, the others joined: Kevin Park with his classical background, Shinnosuke who studied bass in Japan, and Jo Jooyeon, an acting major. The lineup came together around people, not as a calculated puzzle.
◆ Balancing Popular Appeal and Band Identity
Void’s music reflects the band’s makeup. The members aim for broad accessibility while preserving the live energy that defines band performance.
“’ROCKROCK’ came together naturally in the rehearsal room during practice,” Jiseop said. “It’s the kind of song that should be especially exciting live.” He added that “Tug of War” started softer: “I wanted more clearly defined emotional highs and lows in the song, so I worked on the arrangement to sharpen the contrast between verse and chorus.”
Team chemistry has formed faster than they expected. “We mesh better than I thought — we’re comfortable like people who’ve known each other for years,” Yuchan said. Jiseop laughed and suggested, “If you’re curious, check out our own content and you’ll get a sense of it.”
Void positions itself as a band with mainstream reach. “We want to make music that’s easy for many people to approach while remaining the kind of band that can inspire someone,” Yuchan said.
Kevin Park outlined their artistic aim: “Each member has a distinct color — different backgrounds and personalities — but when we come together as Void, unexpected synergy happens. We want to preserve both the band’s identity and our individual voices.”
Void is only at the starting line, but their first impression is clear: members from diverse backgrounds creating potential synergy, and a deliberate effort to balance pop appeal with authentic band sound. If you’re discovering them now, they’re the kind of early‑stage act worth watching.
iMBC Entertainment Lee Ho‑young | Photo courtesy IX Entertainment
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