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Miraclass (pronounced /miɾakɯɾas/ using IPA, Mirakeullaseu using Revised Romanization, Korean: 미라클라스) is a South Korean crossover quartet formed in 2017 on the JTBC audition program Phantom Singer 2. The group consists of baritone Julian Jootaek Kim, tenor Phillip Jeong, pop tenor Kang-hyun Park, and bass Tain Han . They were the runner-up team on Phantom Singer 2, [1] and subsequently participated in Phantom Singer concerts. [2] They released their album Romantica in 2018 [3] and held their own concerts. [4] [5] Additionally, the members pursued individual projects: Julian Jootaek Kim performed operas in Italy, [6] [7] [8] [9] Kang-hyun Park appeared in musicals like Kinky Boots, [10] The Man Who Laughs, [11] and Mozart!, [12] and Jeong and Han formed the jazz/easy listening duo "Feel in." [13] [14] During the COVID-19 pandemic, they appeared in Phantom Singer All Stars. [15] [16] Individually, the members have continued careers: Julian Jootaek Kim played the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Pierre Bezukhov in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812; [17] Phillip Jeong released classical albums; [18] Kang-hyun Park performed protagonist roles in musicals like Hadestown, [19] Memphis, [20] and Dear Evan Hansen, [21] and appeared in a TV drama; [22] Tain Han has been producing adult-oriented and animation rock music in the indie scene [23] [24] and releasing albums. [25] [26] The group conducted a national tour in 2022 [27] and engages with fans through their YouTube channel, launched in 2021. [28]
Phantom Singer is a TV show designed to form male crossover quartet groups, through a competitive audition process. Following the successful launch of its first season in 2016, [29] JTBC aired the second season in 2017. [30] The Phantom Singer series features a diverse group of participants, [30] including classical vocalists, musical actors, K-pop idols, traditional Korean musicians (국악인), and amateurs from various fields. [31] [32] Members of Miraclass emerged from these auditions, showcasing their talents and thus forming the group as part of the show's process.
Kang-hyun Park, a musical actor who had been on the scene for a year, was the first of the members to appear on the show. [33] In his first TV audition, he performed "She Was There" from The Scarlet Pimpernel, achieving the highest viewership rating per minute. [34] Julian Jootaek Kim, an established opera singer in Europe, [35] performed F. Chopin’s "Tristezza." [36] His performance was praised by Producer Hye-Soo Sonn, who remarked, "When an opera singer reaches that high a level, the detail lies in complete control of the breathing." [37] Phillip Jeong, a part-time member of the Busan Metropolitan Chorus, [38] sang R. Leoncavallo's " Mattinata", [39] which means 'morning' in Italian, with producers noting his voice suited a bright morning. [40] Tain Han, a student in the Department of Vocal Music at Seoul National University, [41] performed the jazz standard " I've Got The World On A String," [42] though this performance was not aired. Despite his classical training, Han had experience performing in a rock band in Hongdae before joining Phantom Singer 2. [43]
Each member advanced through various stages, including one-on-one duet competitions, duet showdowns, trio competitions, and quartet competitions, to reach the final 12. Notable performances include Han's rendition of Billy Joel’s " Piano Man," which was noted for his rhythm, soft phrasing, and stage manner. [44] Kim's duet performance of "A Blooming Day (꽃 피는 날)" ranked fourth among the 14 teams, but narrowly missed advancing by 2 points. [45] Park's duet with Lee Choong Joo, "As Flowers Bloom and Fall (꽃이 피고 지듯이)," was well-received and ranked first in the duet showdown. [46] Tain Han's trio mission performance of "I See Fire" and Julian Jootaek Kim's trio performance of "Il Guerriero Buono" received mixed reviews from the producers. [47] Jeong's trio performance of "Look Inside" by Mark Vincent was well-received and secured second place among the eight teams. [48] In the semifinal round, the quartet he belonged to achieved the highest score with their performance of " La Vita." [49]
Name | Julian Jootaek Kim | Phillip Jeong | Kang-hyun Park | Tain Han |
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Born | September 9, 1986 | August 9, 1989 | December 27, 1989 | June 16, 1991 |
Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea | Jangyu, South Korea | Daegu, South Korea | Seoul, South Korea |
Alma mater | Milan Conservatory | Korea National University of Arts | Sungkyunkwan University | Seoul National University |
Major | Musica vocale da camera | Vocal Music | Acting Arts | Vocal Music |
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The four members faced various challenges and moments of praise throughout the competition, but ultimately reached the final 12. [50] Among the finalists, Forestella and Edel Reinklang had been singing together since the trio mission. [51] Alongside Miraclass, these two teams emerged as strong contenders due to their vocal harmonies and cohesive performances. Forestella, known for their unique blend of classical and pop music, and Edel Reinklang, with their rich vocal textures and dynamic stage presence, both formed a tight-knit bond during the trio or quartet missions. [52] They already had a team name or a name close to their final form, showcasing their readiness and unity.
When the members of Miraclass first met, only Julian Jootaek Kim and Kang-hyun Park, had sung together once, while the other two had never sung with the other members. [53] They needed a team name quickly, and Jeong came up with "Miraclass" by coining “miracle” and “class,” signifying their aim to deliver interpretations of classical music. [54] The final competitions were divided into two episodes. [55] The first final was held in front of a selected audience who could vote, along with the six producers who could also vote. [55] Each team performed two songs. The first song by Miraclass was Luciano Pavarotti’s “Notte,” which won first place among the three teams, [56] achieving the peak minute rating of 5.5%. [57] Their second song, Within Temptation’s "Forsaken," was noted for its powerful delivery, comparable to a 15-member male choir, but received the lowest points among the three teams. [58] After the performances, the combined total points placed Miraclass behind the other two teams.
The second final competition was held at the Peace Hall in Kyung Hee University in front of 3,500 audience members and online voters. [59] The first song by Miraclass was Queen’s “ Who Wants to Live Forever,” [60] followed by Alessandro Safina’s “Feelings.” "Feelings" was recognized for its poignant emotions and its harmonies and lyrics. [61] Miraclass ended up as the runner-up when the votes were counted. [62] While the group's future was uncertain at the end of the show, as the program supports only the winning team, it marked the beginning of Miraclass. [63]
After Phantom Singer 2, all three finalist teams, Forestella, Miraclass, and Edel Reinklang, embarked on the Phantom Singer concert tour starting on December 3, 2017, in Incheon and continuing through Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Ulsan, Seoul, Cheongju, Ilsan, and Busan in South Korea until February 10, 2018. [64] [65] The concert featured solo, duet, trio, and quartet stages from Phantom Singer 2, childhood videos and interviews of the participants. [65] The concerts were sold out in many cities. [66]
Miraclass held their first concert for fans on April 22, 2018. They recorded a studio album, Romantica, [3] which was on the Hot 100 Korean album chart for three weeks, from the 41st to the 43rd weeks in 2018. [67] [68] Romantica includes "Nelle tue mani," " Il Mondo," "On the Way Home (집으로 가는 길)", which is "The Ludlows" by James Horner with Korean lyrics, and their own new song "Now I Know (이젠 알아요)". [3]
Miraclass embarked on their first concert tour, the Romantica Tour from October 13 to December 28 in 2018, performing in four cities at multiple venues in South Korea. [69] The concerts featured rearranged theme songs from movies and musicals, as well as songs performed during the competition and individual solo stages, offering a variety of performances. [68] The tour featured a full orchestra, with the Korea Coop Orchestra led by conductor Jeong Hyun Cho. [68] During the concert tour, fans of Miraclass donated over 1,000 pounds of rice to those in need instead of sending traditional flowers or gifts to the artists. [70]
Forte di Quatro, Forestella, and Miraclass started an annual tour called Phantom of Classic in late 2019. [71] However, the tour was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the period between the closing of Phantom Singer 2 in late 2017 and the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, the members of Miraclass were actively involved in various projects.
Julian Jootaek Kim frequently traveled between Italy for opera performances [72] [73] and Korea to work as a member of Miraclass. He was the Figaro at Teatro La Fenice in Italy from 2017 to 2019, [74] [75] [76] participating in 34 out of 47 performances of Il barbiere di Siviglia, missing 13 to participate in Phantom Singer 2 in South Korea. He appeared in a total of nine opera productions, including La Traviata (as Germont), [77] La bohème (as Marcello), [78] L'elisir d'amore (as Belcore), [79] [80] and Don Carlo (as Rodrigo) [81] across various Italian opera theaters. He also returned to Korea for the album release of Romantica and the concert tour as a member of Miraclass during this period. [82]
Phillip Jeong and Tain Han formed a duo team, Feel in, in 2019, promoting easy listening music, [83] and released a single [84] and a studio album [85] titled Feel in. They held five concerts, including an in-flight concert to celebrate the new air route between Seoul and Milan for Asiana Airlines, [86] and one charity concert in Hong Kong. [87]
Jeong performed in various concerts such as the Bernstein Memorial Concert in 2017, [88] Opera Carnival in 2018, [89] and the Gala Concert for The Taming of Casanova. [90]
Tain Han also participated in classical crossover performances, including Mozart Opera Concertante - Don Giovanni in 2018, [91] the Gala Concert of The Taming of Casanova, [90] and The 2nd Cheongpung Lakeside Music Festival in 2019. [92] Tain Han also held the True Colours concert at Gurumare Theater in early 2020. [93]
Kang-hyun Park, who was a budding musical actor prior to Phantom Singer 2, became more prominent in the stage musical scene, frequently cast as leading roles in both original Korean and licensed musicals. During the Phantom Singer 2 concert tour, he was involved in musical appointments with Chilseo [94] and Gwanghwamun Love Song. [95] Following the tour, his roles included Kinky Boots (as Charlie Price), [96] The Man Who Laughs (as Gwynplaine), [97] [98] Elizabeth (as Luigi Lucheni), [99] Xcalibur (as Lancelot), [100] Marie Antoinette (as Axel von Fersen the Younger), [101] and a reprisal of the role of Gwynplaine in The Man Who Laughs [102] from 2018 to early 2020. He also held his first solo concert, Melody in Blue, in Seoul, Korea, [103] performing a variety of Korean popular songs, pop songs including " City of Stars" from La La Land and " The Scientist" by Coldplay, and musical numbers to a full audience. [104]
The following table summarizes the individual and group activities of Miraclass from their formation until the outbreak of COVID-19. Only major concerts are listed, with the remaining activities indicated by color-coded cells in the table.
Month | Julian Jootaek Kim | Phillip Jeong | Kang-hyun Park | Tain Han | Miraclass | |
2017 | ||||||
9 | Formation of Miraclass [105] | |||||
10 | Phantom Singer 2 (TV show) | |||||
11 | Chilseo [94] | |||||
12 | Gwanghwamun Love Song [95] | Phantom Singer 2 Concert Tour [106] | ||||
2018 | ||||||
1 | Gwanghwamun Love Song [95] | Phantom Singer 2 Concert Tour [106] | ||||
2 | Kinky Boots [96] | |||||
3 | La bohème [107] | |||||
4 | I puritani [108] | Miraclass First Fan Concert [109] | ||||
5 | La traviata [110] | Feel in Concert [111] | Feel in Concert [111] | |||
6 | ||||||
7 | The Man Who Laughs [97] [98] | |||||
8 | Il barbiere di Siviglia [112] | |||||
9 | ||||||
10 | ||||||
11 | L'elisir d'amore [113] | Elisabeth [99] | ||||
12 | Romantica Tour [114] | |||||
2019 | ||||||
1 | Elisabeth [99] | Romantica Tour [115] | ||||
2 | ||||||
3 | Il barbiere di Siviglia [116] | |||||
4 | ||||||
5 | ||||||
6 | Italiana [117] | Xcalibur [100] | ||||
7 | ||||||
8 | Il barbiere di Siviglia [112] | Marie Antoinette [101] | ||||
9 | ||||||
10 | ||||||
11 | Don Carlo [118] | MElody in blue [119] | ||||
12 | Jack the Ripper [120] | Phantom of Classic Concert Tour [71] | ||||
2020 | ||||||
1 | Jack the Ripper [120] | The Man Who Laughs [102] | ||||
2 | L'elisir d'amore [121] | True Colours [93] | ||||
Color code | Opera | Stage Musical | Concert | Concert tour |
In February 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy was severe, leading to widespread lockdowns and the cancellation of public events, including opera performances. [122] As a result, Julian Jootaek Kim could not travel to Italy, and all his scheduled operas were canceled. Korea also restricted cultural events in closed spaces until late June 2020, [123] when restrictions were eased, allowing performances to take place. [124]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Miraclass and its members remained active in Korea, participating in various cultural events and performances with health protocols in place.
As a group, Miraclass held concerts titled A Fairy Tale in Four Colors (사색동화) in October 2020 and January 2021. [125] [126] These concerts featured Korean pop songs from the 1990s, focusing more on harmony and subtlety rather than the orchestral arrangements and powerful vocal delivery. [127] They also performed various musical numbers. The concerts used arrangements with a band session and a string ensemble of about ten members, instead of a full orchestra. [128] Due to COVID-19, the number of performers on stage was reduced, and the audience was required to wear masks, with cheering prohibited and clapping allowed to ensure safety.
Individually, the members of Miraclass also pursued various projects. Kang-hyun Park starred in the musical Mozart! [129] and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. [130] Julian Jootaek Kim performed in several concerts including the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Peace Concert at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, which was held one month later than the commemoration day due to the outbreak. [131] Kim and Phillip Jeong performed in Opera Carnival 2020 and the Encore concerts. [132] Kim also took part in Opera Fashion at the Lotte Concert Hall, [133] and Samuel Yoon's Opera Climax at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall in late 2020. [134] [135] Tain Han held Over the Beatles [136] and 5959 LIVE focusing on jazz and easy listening music. [137]
During the COVID-19 period, when most of the offline performances were canceled, JTBC aired a twelve-episode special called Phantom Singer All Stars from January to April 2021. [138] This program featured the top three quartets from all three seasons, including Miraclass. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and the lack of other performance opportunities, all 36 members from the nine teams were able to participate. [139] With no studio audience, the show used a live stream feed of hundreds of online audience members projected on a screen to simulate the presence of a live audience. [140]
Unlike previous seasons, this special was not a competition with eliminations. Instead, quartets competed in various missions for a trophy and special prizes. [138] Quartets voted among themselves for the first mission, while subsequent rounds included votes from a celebrity panel and the online audience. [140] In the final episode of "Phantom Singer Friends," the quartets were reconfigured based on song preferences, with the newly formed groups performing selected classical crossover songs from Phantom Singer seasons 1, 2, or 3 with different arrangements. [141]
Formed just before the final stage of Phantom Singer 2, Miraclass performed four final songs in 2017. [142] Phantom Singer All Stars provided an opportunity for them to showcase their harmony as a team and increase their visibility to the general public. [143] They participated in various rounds, including team challenges, solo performances, season battles, genre battles, and the ultimate auditory pleasure contest (귀호강 끝판왕전). They performed a variety of songs and achieved multiple victories. Notable performances included a rendition of Josh Groban's "Mai," which earned them an MVP title, [144] and "Cherry Blossom Love Song (벚꽃연가)" with an arrangement by Tain Han that featured the Korean musical instrument Haegeum and a solo part by Kang-hyun Park. [145] Julian Jootaek Kim's solo " Perdere l'amore," [146] and Phillip Jeong's performance was well-received. [147] [148] As their final song, Miraclass performed Westlife's " I'll See You Again." [149]
Phantom Singer All Stars indeed provided an opportunity for Miraclass to perform together as a team. [150] The show highlighted their ability to work cohesively while continuing their individual careers.
Members of Miraclass engaged with their fans through online platforms. Phillip Jeong had his own YouTube channel, [151] where all Miraclass members appeared while preparing for Phantom Singer All Stars on the first day of 2021, which received a positive response. [152] [153] This led them to launch a new channel, Just-10-minute, [154] with producer Mexicomini52, who also produced Jeong’s channel. The first season, starting in April 2021, featured an initial episode where they composed an 8-measure signal song with quartet harmony for the channel in just 10 minutes. [155] Han created the song in 7 minutes, while Kim harmonized with Jeong, and Park participated quietly. They also practiced the harmony with a counter melody within the given time frame. Subsequent episodes of Season 1 included small challenges to be completed in 10 minutes. [156]
JTBC held the Phantom Singer All Stars: Gala Concerto Series after the show, adhering to COVID-19 protocols in 2021. [157] The series took place at Olympic Hall, Seoul, Korea but featured changing teams over nine events. [158] With social distancing measures in place, society was gradually returning to normal, although it was not yet complete and faced sudden threats of closing down. Despite these challenges, they managed to hold the concert events.
The following table summarizes the individual and group activities of Miraclass during the COVID-19 outbreak. The table also includes Phantom Singer All Stars and related events, as well as the launch of their YouTube channel. Only major concerts are listed, with the remaining activities indicated by color-coded cells in the table.
MM | Julian Jootaek Kim | Phillip Jeong | Kang-hyun Park | Tain Han | Miraclass | ||
Concerts | Youtube [159] | ||||||
2020 | |||||||
3 | |||||||
4 | |||||||
5 | |||||||
6 | Mozart! [129] | ||||||
7 | |||||||
8 | |||||||
9 | |||||||
10 | A Fairy Tale in Four Colors [125] | ||||||
11 | 5959 [137] | ||||||
12 | |||||||
2021 | |||||||
1 | A Fairy Tale in Four Colors [126] | ||||||
2 | Phantom Singer All Stars
(TV show) |
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3 | Natasha, Pierre & The
Great Comet of 1812 [130] |
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4 | Just-10-minute
Season 1 [160] | ||||||
5 | Phantom Singer All Stars:
Gala Concerto Series [161] | ||||||
6 | |||||||
7 | |||||||
8 | |||||||
Color code | Stage Musical | Concert | Concert Series | Youtube |
Miraclass embarked on the Uprising Tour from October 2021 to January 2022, performing in various cities . The tour featured performances with the Millennium Symphony Orchestra. [162] [163] The setlist included songs like Luciano Pavarotti's "Notte," Josh Groban's "Mai," "One Day Long Ago (오래 전 그날)," and "Always You (늘 그대)." Kazoo performances of On the Way Home (집으로 가는 길) and Mamamoo‘s Decalcomanie (데칼코마니) were performed.
The tour included various other performances: "Never ending story," Bon Jovi’s " It's My Life," " A Million Dreams" from " The Greatest Showman," "Cherry blossom love song (벚꽃연가)," "Feelings," and Linkin Park's "Numb." Additionally, individual highlights included Tain Han's jazz rendition of " Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," Phillip Jeong's " A Te," Feel In's "Nostalgia," Kang-hyun Park's "Un Giorno Per Noi," Julian Jootaek Kim's " Perdere L'Amore," and a duet by Kim and Park on " E Piu Ti Penso." The final song of the tour was " I'll See You Again." The tour not only showcased beloved songs that have been popular among fans but also featured individual performances by each of the four members.
Miraclass released an extended play album RE:BOOT in January 2022, which included a new song, "Miracle." [164] The album also featured " You’ll Never Walk Alone," a song chosen to inspire resilience during the tough times of COVID-19. They embarked on the RE:BOOT Tour, performing in four cities from January to March 2022. [165] Due to continuous demand, they held five more concerts, including two online concerts, until December 2022. [166] [167]
RE:BOOT Tour by Miraclass featured an eclectic setlist. The tour included " Let Me Entertain You" by Robbie Williams and " All by Myself," originally by Eric Carmen and popularized by Celine Dion. Phillip Jeong performed "Ma Dove Sei," while Tain Han sang " New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra. Kang-hyun Park sang " She" by Charles Aznavour and "I Believe" by Shin Seung-hun.
The concert also featured "To You (너에게)" and "Musical (뮤지컬)." Miraclass also performed classics like Bobby Darin's " Mack the Knife" and Eric Clapton's " Tears in Heaven." The setlist included contemporary hits like " A Million Dreams" from The Greatest Showman and " Waving Through a Window" from Dear Evan Hansen, as well as "Feelings" by Il Divo, " Lean on Me" by Bill Withers, " Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson, and " Separate Ways" by Journey, and their own "MIRACLE." The tour concluded with the anthem " You’ll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel, signaling the end of the performances.
Following a fan concert in 2021, [168] Julian Jootaek Kim launched a series of concerts titled Baritone Julian Jootaek Kim's Music Library, featuring opera arias, classical tunes, Italian canzones, musical numbers, and Korean songs. [169] [170] [171] [172]
In 2022, Kim did not undertake major projects like operas but auditioned for the role of the Phantom in the musical The Phantom of the Opera and was selected. [173] He began preparing for rehearsals, [174] which were delayed due to the COVID-19 situation. In late December 2022, it was announced that Kim was cast as the Phantom in the Korean replica production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera.
Julian Jootaek Kim's debut as the Phantom on March 28, 2023 showcased his operatic and high baritone vocal talents, and Kim's transition to musicals was positively received. Critics noted his portrayal of the Phantom's fixation on Christine and depiction of the Phantom's madness with his powerful vocal presence. [175] Ahead of the Seoul performances, Kim expressed his approach to the role, focusing on his possessive relationship with Christine. [176] His rendition of " The Music of the Night" received positive reviews. [177] Kim's portrayal evolved over the year, with a more nuanced transition from obsession to discovering love. [178] This role earned him the Best New Male Artist Award at The 8th Korea Musical Awards. [179]
Julian Kim portrayed Pierre Bezukhov in the Korean production of the musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 from March to June 2024. [180] His performance highlighted his vocal abilities and nuanced acting, bringing to life Pierre, a thoughtful and introspective member of the Russian aristocracy. [181]
He has three upcoming concert appearances between July and September 2024. [182] [183] [184]
Jeong, alongside his Miraclass teammate Baritone Julian Jootaek Kim and the BeHa Philharmonic Orchestra, participated in a program that toured nine cities in 2022 and 2023. They performed a diverse repertoire that included opera arias, Korean lyric songs, Spanish and Italian melodies, and musical numbers. [185] [186] [187] [188] [189]
Phillip Jeong's solo recital featured a varied setlist that included classical opera, Italian art songs, and contemporary pieces. [190] The first half of the program included “Mattinata” by R. Leoncavallo, “O del mio amato ben” by S. Donaudy, and “Vaga luna, che inargenti” by V. Bellini, performing the bel canto style music. This was followed by songs by P. Tosti, including “Sogno,” “Ideale,” “Tristezza,” and “L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra.” After the intermission, Jeong performed “Be my love” from The toast of New Orleans, “Romanza,” and “Mi mancherai.” The program also included Korean songs such as “Hope (희망)” and “An old song (오래된 노래)” by Kim Dong-ryul, “A blooming day (꽃 피는 날),” and “What though life conspire to cheat you (삶이 그대를 속일지라도).” [191]
In a statement, Jeong remarked, "I aimed to deliver vivid emotions to the audience using just the piano and my vocal strength, without any amplification. I look forward to presenting even larger and more refined performances for my fans in the future." [191] He continues to dedicate himself to his vocal studies. In November 2023, he released the album Esòrdio, [192] and held his second solo recital. [193] Phillip Jeong's concert Esòrdio included classical pieces such as “Mattinata” by R. Leoncavallo, “Vaga luna che inargenti” by V. Bellini, and “O del mio amato ben” by S. Donaudy. Jeong also performed several songs by F. P. Tosti, including “A vucchella,” “La serenata,” “L'ultima canzone,” “Non t'amo più,” and “L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra.” Additionally, the program featured “Malinconia, ninfa gentile” by V. Bellini, the German song “Ich liebe dich,” and the Korean song “One flower blooms (나하나 꽃피어).” This setlist provided a diverse musical experience, blending classical arias, art songs, and contemporary pieces. [194]
Kang-hyun Park was busy performing in musicals while on the RE:BOOT tour. He played Orpheus in Hadestown from September 2021 to February 2022, [195] earning the 6th Korea Musical Awards for Best Actor [196] and the 16th DIMF Awards for Star of the Year. [197] In 2022, he returned to The Man Who Laughs at the Sejong Center [198] and played Tony in West Side Story in the 2022/2023 season, [199] followed by Huey in Memphis in 2023. [200] Park stars as Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen from March to July 2024 [201] and will reprise Orpheus in Hadestown from July to October 2024. [202] He was nominated for Best Actor for Memphis at the 8th Korea Musical Awards in 2024. [203]
Since his debut in 2015, Park has performed in multiple productions annually, [204] earning the Best New Actor award in 2017 [205] and Best Actor award in 2022. [196] By 2024, he is a prominent figure in South Korean musical theater. [202] Six years after competing in Phantom Singer 2, he returned as a producer for Phantom Singer 4, providing valuable feedback to contestants. His transition from contestant to producer within this period was notable. [206]
Park has received acclaim for his "overwhelming vocal ability and clear enunciation," [207] and "solid and unwavering vocal strength," [208] especially in high notes. [209] Shin Youngsook praised his skills, predicting his rise as a big star. [210] Known for his character interpretation, Park portrayed a "confident yet immature" Huey in Memphis [211] and a "fragile and anxious" Evan in Dear Evan Hansen, [212] showcasing control over his vocal range and effective character transformation. [213]
Park starred as Sin Do-Sik in the 2023 KBS2 TV drama Heartbeat. [22] and sang for its original soundtrack, "Vampire." [214] Park released a project single "MAGIC" with M SOUND CLOUD Project, produced by Pdogg, the main producer of BTS. [215]
From the beginning of his appearance in Phantom Singer 2, Tain Han's interests for various music genres was seen. [42] His has a deep and strong bass voice when he sings as a member of Miraclass. During Phantom Singer All Stars, Hye-Soo Sonn remarked that Han’s voice sounded like an electric contrabass when performing " Love Runs Out" by OneRepublic. [216] Han has been active in the indie scene since college, [43] with his prominence growing in 2021. In the A Travel with the Six-Strings Concert (六絃紀行) [217] with jazz guitarist Younwoo Park, he curated the show and performed his own "A Dog’s Life," as well as " Knocking on Heaven’s Door," " Padam Padam," " Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You," and other jazzy, easy-listening songs. [217]
Tain Han formed the melodic pop band TAIN with guitarist and producer Kim Jin-ho, focusing on adult-oriented rock with gentle melodies and relatable lyrics. [218] Before forming the band, Tain Han performed solo under the name TAIN. [219] The band's music integrates adult-oriented rock influences, producing melodic pop songs that resonate with audiences. [220] On July 26, 2022, TAIN released their first full-length album, SPORTS, blending nostalgic '90s and '00s sounds with a modern twist. [221]
Along with Kim Jin-ho and Choi Sun-yong, Tain Han formed the three-member "animation rock" band KACHISAN, named after Kachisan subway station in Seoul, South Korea. The band aims to deliver music based on new millennium cartoon theme songs and pop-punk rock genres. KACHISAN released their debut single "Theme of Love" in February 2023, [222] followed by their first full-length album Hello, This is KACHISAN in March 2023. [223] Tain Han sings and plays guitar for KACHISAN, using Richenbacker Jetglo and Fender Stratocaster in indie scenes in South Korea. [224] [225] [226] [227]
The following table summarizes the individual and group activities of Miraclass post-COVID-19. Only major concerts are listed, with the remaining activities indicated by color-coded cells in the table.
MM | Julian Jootaek Kim | Phillip Jeong | Kang-hyun Park | Tain Han | Miraclass | |||
Concerts | Youtube [159] | |||||||
2021 | ||||||||
9 | Hadestown [195] | A Travel with the Six-Strings Concert (六絃紀行) [217] | ||||||
10 | UPRISING Tour [162] | Just-10-minute
Season 2 [228] | ||||||
11 | Music Library [229] | |||||||
12 | ||||||||
2022 | ||||||||
1 | Hadestown [195] | RE:BOOT Tour [165] | ||||||
2 | ||||||||
3 | ||||||||
4 | Just-10-minute
Season 3 [230] | |||||||
5 | Music Library [231] | |||||||
6 | The Man Who
Laughs [198] |
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7 | Music Library [232] | SPORTS [218] | ||||||
8 | ||||||||
9 | ||||||||
10 | ||||||||
11 | West Side Story [199] | |||||||
12 | ||||||||
2023 | ||||||||
1 | West Side Story [199] | |||||||
2 | ||||||||
3 | The Phantom of the Opera, Busan [233] | |||||||
4 | ||||||||
5 | Just-10-minute
Season 4 [234] | |||||||
6 | Solo Recital [235] | Heartbeat | ||||||
7 | The Phantom of the Opera, Seoul [236] | Memphis | ||||||
8 | ||||||||
9 | ||||||||
10 | Kachisan Solo Concert [224] | |||||||
11 | Solo Recital [194] | |||||||
12 | Music Library [237] | Kachi Kachi year-end Solo Performance [225] | ||||||
2024 | ||||||||
1 | The Phantom of the Opera, Daegu [238] | Just-10-minute
Season 4 [234] | ||||||
2 | ||||||||
3 | Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 [239] | Dear Evan Hansen [201] | Just-10-minute
Season 5 [240] | |||||
4 | ||||||||
5 | ||||||||
6 | ||||||||
7 | Hadestown [202] | |||||||
8 | ||||||||
9 | ||||||||
10 | ||||||||
11 | ||||||||
12 | ||||||||
Color code | Stage Musical | TV drama | Concert | Concert tour | Youtube |
Miraclass frequently appears on Open Concert [241] [242] [243] and Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend on KBS. [244] [245] They have also been featured on SungYol's Global Music Trip on EBS, [246] Choi Hwajung's Power Time on SBS, [247] [248] and Duetto's The Classic on YTN Radio. [249] Additionally, on the official JTBC YouTube channel, JTBCPLUS, Shin Yeri, Director of the News Production Department at JTBC, conducted a three-hour interview with Miraclass. [250] [251]
In April 2021, the members of Miraclass launched a YouTube channel titled Just-10-minute. [154] Collaborating with Mexicomini52, the channel features the group engaging in various challenges and activities limited to ten minutes. This project aims to engage with fans by providing regular content that highlights the members' creativity and versatility. [252]
The channel's content included simple mini-games, skits, and situational dramas, forming its own fictional universe. [253] Notable episodes included an audition for new Miraclass members and the "Mikle Company" series, where members played employees of a fictional company. [254] In Season 3, the channel adopted a high school theme, portraying the members as students who learned different lessons each episode, and the flexibility of the school's environment allowed for both indoor and outdoor activities. [255]
The channel also featured episodes where the members went camping, engaged in athletic mini-games, traveled to watch the sunrise, participated in an escape game, formed the rock band 'Love in the Power,' [256] and hosted a show for guests. [257] These activities added variety and entertainment value, showcasing the members' versatility and camaraderie. [258]
The channel also streams live shows, incorporating YouTube users' responses and answering questions. [259] Sometimes, they sing parts of requested songs, fostering bidirectional engagement with their audience. [260] As of June 2024, the channel is in its fifth season giving fans confidence in the team's solidarity, even when the members are working on separate projects, indicating that Miraclass is a "separately together" team. [261]
Miraclass, both as a group and through the individual members, has built a comprehensive discography showcased in the table below, featuring their collective and individual albums, extended plays, singles, and compilation albums, with color codes indicating each category. This visual representation illustrates the output and diversity of their musical projects. For a complete list, please refer to the individual members' articles.
Julian Jootaek Kim | Phillip Jeong | Kang-hyun Park | Tain Han | Miraclass | ||
2008 | La Musica E Il Bene - Stagione 2006/2007
[262]
|
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2009 | "Heart Flower" [263] | |||||
2015 | Korean Young Musicians
[264]
|
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2016 | Verdi:
Giovanna d'Arco (Live)
[265]
|
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2017 | Phantom Singer 2 [266] | Phantom Singer 2 [267] | Phantom Singer 2 [268] | Phantom Singer 2 [269] | Phantom Singer 2 [270] | |
Our bad magnet OST [271] | ||||||
2018 | Romantica
[3]
| |||||
2019 | The Taming of Casanova
[272]
|
The Taming of Casanova
[272]
|
Musical
Xcalibur World Premiere Live Recording Original Cast 2019
[273]
|
The Taming of Casanova
[272]
|
||
"Non Ti Scordar Di Me" [274] | Feelin (필인) [84] | Feelin (필인) [84] | ||||
Italiana
[275]
|
Feelin (필인)
[85]
|
Feelin (필인)
[85]
|
||||
2020 | Musical
Mozart! 10th Anniversary Concert Repackage Album
[276]
|
A Dog's Life [219] | ||||
2021 | Phantom Singer All Stars [277] [278] | Phantom Singer All Stars [279] | Phantom Singer All Stars [279] | Phantom Singer All Stars [280] | Phantom Singer All Stars [281] [282] | |
"Yours" [266] | Hymn&Song Project: Love and Family 1
[283]
|
"Comics"
[284]
"Satellite" [285] "Long D" [286] "From. Photograph" [287] "MAUMMAUM" [288] |
||||
"Liberation Army Arirang" [289] | TAIN the Standard [290] | |||||
2022 | Monologue
[291]
|
SPORTS
[221]
|
RE:BOOT
[164]
| |||
"Miracle" [292] | ||||||
"My hero" [293] | ||||||
2023 | Esòrdio
[192]
|
"Vampire" [214] | "Theme of love"
[222]
"Rock, Scissors, Paper!" [294] |
|||
"MAGIC" [215] | Hello, we are Kachisan
[223]
|
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2024 | KACHISAN (Japanese Ver.)
[295]
|
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Color code | Album | EP | Single | Compilation album |
Miraclass released the studio album Romantica, the Extended Play RE:BOOT, and the singles "RE:BOOT" and "My Hero." The compilation albums of Phantom Singer also include songs by Miraclass.
Title | Details | Peak Chart Position | Sales |
KOR | |||
Romantica [3] |
Show Track listing
1. La Tua Semplicità |
17 [296] |
Title | Details |
---|---|
RE:BOOT [164] |
Show Track listing
1. Miracle TITLE |
Title | Year | Details |
"Miracle" [292] | 2022 |
|
"My hero" [293] |
Title | Year | Details | |
"Notte" [297] | 2017 | Phantom Singer 2 | Episode 9 |
"Forsaken" [298] | |||
"Who Wants To Live Forever" [299] | Episode 10 | ||
"Feelings" [270] | |||
"Always You (늘 그대)" [300] | 2021 | Phantom Singer All Stars | Episode 3 |
"Cherry Blossom Love Song (벚꽃연가)" [301] | Episode 8 | ||
"Decalcomanie" [302] | Episode 10 | ||
"I'll see you again" [303] | Episode 11 |
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