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00:00 [Music]

00:25 Hello, PEPsters! I'm Tin Baylon. I'm Kim Manalo, and this is PEPlive!

00:31 And today, we'll be joined by the new, crazy, and fun P-POP boy group.

00:36 Let's all welcome 1621BC!

00:40 Hello!

00:42 Hello, guys.

00:43 Guys, let's introduce ourselves to our PEPsters. Go!

00:46 Hi, PEPsters! I'm DJ.

00:48 Hello, I'm Win.

00:50 Hi, PEPsters! I'm Migs.

00:52 And I'm JC.

00:54 Hi, PEPsters! I'm JM.

00:56 And I'm Pan. And we are 1621BC!

01:01 There! We won't take much longer, PEPsters. Let's talk about 1621BC.

01:07 Let's go!

01:08 For our first question, how did your group start?

01:12 We all came from a reality show, which is Dream Maker. You know that, right?

01:20 So, when we were in Dream Maker, we were eliminated at the same time.

01:26 Oh, wait, no. We were first.

01:30 We were first, then they were.

01:32 So, after Dream Maker, we joined a show called Pause and Play.

01:38 And we were all guests there, one after the other.

01:41 And we didn't know that DJ Jaiho was looking for a group to form.

01:50 So, we were introduced by DJ Jaiho to Uncle Perry.

01:56 And we were the ones chosen.

01:59 So, at first, you all really met each other.

02:02 Yes, we met in Dream Maker.

02:04 In the competition.

02:05 And before you formed as a group, what were you doing?

02:10 Even before you joined Dream Maker.

02:13 Go.

02:14 I was just a guest.

02:17 I was studying.

02:20 And I was just studying, going home, playing basketball.

02:26 I was playing.

02:27 I was also a student.

02:30 But because of the show, I stopped first.

02:36 But in the future, if I have time, I will still force myself to finish my studies.

02:44 I was in school.

02:46 And sometimes, I was doing commercials and VTR.

02:49 And varsity in basketball.

02:51 Me, before I joined Dream Maker.

02:55 Before I joined Dream Maker, I was also studying.

02:57 And I was about to work.

02:59 Because I was already accepted.

03:01 But Dream Maker came.

03:03 So, stop. Don't talk to me.

03:06 He's not singing.

03:08 I graduated from college.

03:11 And when I had a chance in Dream Maker, I resigned.

03:15 I joined.

03:16 They're the same.

03:18 I'm in Cebu.

03:21 I'm a working student.

03:22 I'm helping my grandmother's store.

03:24 But ever since before, I'm really into singing and dancing.

03:27 And writing songs.

03:29 Until Dream Maker came.

03:30 Which is my passion.

03:32 And here we are.

03:34 And the rest is history.

03:36 You're going to make milestones that you'll enjoy together.

03:39 But guys, a lot of people are asking, where did 1621BC come from?

03:44 What's the story behind it?

03:46 1621BC, that's the name of our band.

03:49 And we all agreed that we're the team and we're the boys.

03:53 Because 1621BC is an angel number.

03:56 And that angel number means fulfillment, success.

04:01 And humility.

04:02 The pursuit of our dreams that we've achieved.

04:08 That's deep.

04:10 You can't do it.

04:12 For those who are asking what BC means, we have our own meanings.

04:17 JM first.

04:19 For me, the meaning of BC is boldly captivating.

04:25 We have different kinds of sexiness that has a little humility and confidence.

04:32 For me, it's be incomplete.

04:35 Because we always aim for perfection.

04:37 JC.

04:40 For me, it's boundless courage.

04:44 Because our courage is limitless because of the people who make us strong.

04:49 And the people who help us.

04:52 For me, it's believe completely.

04:54 So that we can have strong self-confidence.

04:57 For me, it's a blessed circle.

05:00 Because we know that we are blessed with one another.

05:03 Especially our supporters and family.

05:05 For me, it's beautifully charming.

05:08 Because our charm and youthfulness are balanced.

05:11 Beautifully.

05:13 For me, actually I was thinking about it from the beginning.

05:18 I was going to say A-M-P but my mind didn't work.

05:22 Correct. I was stuck.

05:23 Guys, like K-pop, have you also joined the training?

05:25 Yes.

05:27 In Dream Maker, we had a Korean training system.

05:32 Since Korean coaches also joined us,

05:36 we were taught the Korean standard on how they train,

05:41 how to be in weight.

05:44 To have discipline when it comes to our weight.

05:50 And until now, we applied it to the group.

05:54 We had hard work training.

05:57 Sometimes we had holistic training.

06:01 Like the attitude of each of us.

06:03 So that we can grow.

06:05 So, we talked about discipline.

06:07 As a group, what is the most difficult thing that you experienced during training days that you will never forget?

06:13 How long were the training days that you experienced?

06:17 If we count since Dream Maker until you were launched as a group.

06:22 Oh, it's like 2 years?

06:26 No, 1 year.

06:29 1 year and then directly?

06:31 Yes.

06:32 What was the most difficult thing that you experienced during the 1 year training?

06:37 Maybe when I was affected emotionally.

06:42 I think that was the most difficult thing in training.

06:46 Because when it comes to physical, it's still painful.

06:49 But once you're affected emotionally, that's the most difficult thing that I experienced.

06:58 And that's the good thing about the group, right?

07:01 You're not alone, you're together.

07:03 If you have a feeling that you're going through something,

07:07 you can easily get along with it, you can help it as a group.

07:13 But I want to know about your musical influence.

07:16 Who is your musical influence?

07:19 Before, it was the band, Queen.

07:24 Yes, I was an idol.

07:26 For me, when I was young, it was Bruno Mars, International.

07:30 And local, it was Arthur Neri and Addy.

07:33 For me, it was Justin Bieber and Daniel Padilla.

07:36 For us, in our group, I'm the fan of K-pop.

07:42 K-pop?

07:43 BTS.

07:45 For me, it's Ed Sheeran.

07:48 I didn't go to their last concert.

07:50 And for me, it's Justin Timberlake.

07:54 For me, they all know.

07:57 R&B, Hip-hop, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, the 80s.

08:05 Mostly Hip-hop.

08:06 Now, let's talk about your first single.

08:11 What's the story behind that?

08:13 Our first single, our song, is about the red flags of a relationship.

08:23 And the song is called "Laroan" from the title itself.

08:26 Mostly, for us, Gen Z, we're entering a relationship that's not ready.

08:32 And you know, the red flags.

08:34 So, we just played around.

08:37 Why do you think that for Gen Z, it's like,

08:42 there are a lot of people who want to be in a relationship even if they're not that prepared.

08:49 I feel like they're being pressured.

08:52 Because TikTok is trending now, they're being pressured.

08:56 "Oh, they have a boyfriend, I should have one too."

08:58 And then, they're being followed by a standard.

09:00 Unlike before, it's so genuine.

09:02 Influencing social media.

09:04 Social media.

09:06 Why would you want to have a love life now?

09:07 You don't know if it's true or not.

09:08 We're not single.

09:11 And I'll just add, I think that Gen Z are just focused on the idea of being in love.

09:20 But not actually prepared to be in a relationship.

09:26 So, how was the MV shoot?

09:29 The music video for "Laroan"?

09:34 For the MV shoot for "Laroan",

09:37 our management wanted to show it to the people,

09:41 to introduce it to the people in the industry, to the people fans.

09:46 So, when it comes to experience,

09:49 we're grateful that we were able to work with the director,

09:55 Director Miggy,

09:58 who's also a veteran in the industry.

10:03 And our experience, because it was an outdoor shoot,

10:06 it was really hot.

10:08 And the shoot we did, it was during lunch time,

10:12 so we really had a hard time.

10:14 You won't feel the heat,

10:16 because it's so overwhelming.

10:19 Because we also enjoyed what we were doing.

10:22 Yes, we really enjoyed it.

10:23 And it was so overwhelming,

10:25 especially for me, from Cebu,

10:27 from a province,

10:29 it was really the first time,

10:30 it was hard for me to sink in,

10:33 that I was already a part of the music video,

10:35 there were backup dancers,

10:36 there were directors, there were cameras,

10:38 and it was my first time.

10:39 It was our first time.

10:41 So, even if it was hot,

10:43 even if you weren't able to dance,

10:45 it was an unforgettable experience.

10:48 Yes, first time.

10:49 You enjoyed it.

10:50 We enjoyed it.

10:51 What was the feeling when you saw the final output of the MV?

10:54 The first time you saw it.

10:55 You said you went to the heat.

10:58 It was mixed.

10:59 It was fun,

11:01 because we saw all the hard work we put in,

11:03 all the sweat,

11:04 because we weren't the only ones...

11:06 You're crying.

11:08 You're crying.

11:11 No, what I mean is,

11:13 we weren't the only ones who had a hard time,

11:14 there were people behind us,

11:16 like the manager, the directors,

11:18 the assistant directors,

11:19 so we're really thankful for everything that was done.

11:21 I hope you can work again soon.

11:23 It's us.

11:24 Let's go.

11:26 We can say that the MV was successful,

11:28 but aside from the MV,

11:29 you also did a simple "Tulad Mo"

11:32 that Daniel Padilla also interpreted before.

11:34 When he told you that you were going to do this song,

11:37 what did you feel?

11:39 What was your reaction?

11:40 Because it has a connection to success,

11:42 to being successful,

11:43 and then he gave it to you and trusted you.

11:47 So, what did you feel?

11:48 Personally, I'm very happy

11:49 because that's what I auditioned for in "Dream Maker".

11:54 And now, we did our own rendition as a group,

11:57 so I'm very happy.

11:58 Because Daniel is my idol.

12:00 I'm crying.

12:07 We were not waiting for the teacher.

12:09 But what's funny about Migs' story

12:12 is that it was manifested,

12:14 he said it in your universe.

12:15 Yes, because it was just the first one,

12:17 "Simple Tulad Mo",

12:18 and now it's here.

12:19 You were excited, right?

12:20 Very much.

12:21 Because at that time,

12:22 he gave the song to us

12:24 and then he performed it to us.

12:26 It wasn't to us,

12:27 it was just a rendition.

12:28 We just revived it.

12:29 Now, there's another story

12:33 and meaning in your life,

12:34 "Simple Tulad Mo",

12:35 that doesn't end there,

12:37 when you auditioned.

12:38 So now, this is a story as a group.

12:41 As a group.

12:42 Yes.

12:43 So, we saw that you were able to perform

12:45 in "It's Showtime"

12:46 and recently in "Magandang Buhay".

12:48 So, are you nervous every time

12:52 that you perform in stages like this

12:54 and shows?

12:55 As a group,

12:58 we're really excited

13:02 more than nervous.

13:04 Because it's a dream to perform

13:06 in EBS shows.

13:08 That's the dream of every performer

13:11 to perform in ASAP,

13:13 in Showtime.

13:14 And, like what I said earlier,

13:17 in our interview,

13:18 we take one step at a time

13:21 in everything.

13:22 It's like,

13:23 at this show,

13:25 we review every time

13:27 we watch it.

13:29 So, bro, your blocking here,

13:31 in the rehearsal,

13:32 we'll fix it

13:33 so that in another performance,

13:36 we can fix it.

13:37 We want it to improve

13:40 every performance

13:41 because we also believe

13:43 that we're just enemies to ourselves

13:45 when it comes to performing.

13:47 It's really overwhelming

13:51 because, you know,

13:53 before, everything was just TV, right?

13:56 And that's the only thing you always watch,

13:58 Showtime at 12.

14:00 So, before, I imagined

14:02 that I always dance there.

14:04 And now, it's really happening.

14:06 So, it's really overwhelming.

14:08 Another manifestation.

14:10 What they're doing is very good.

14:12 They're really talking.

14:13 The blocking and all.

14:15 So, as a group,

14:16 Dream Collab,

14:17 who else do you want to collab with?

14:21 Of course, our older brothers

14:24 in P-POP.

14:25 SB19,

14:26 BGYO,

14:27 Vision,

14:30 Beanie.

14:31 So, we're really idols.

14:34 And,

14:35 Arthur Neri.

14:37 Solo artists.

14:41 For sure,

14:42 soon, you'll be able to collab with

14:44 your older brothers in the P-POP scene.

14:47 And now,

14:48 we'll go to our PEP Challenge.

14:50 Our PEP Challenge is

14:53 "Ako Yon, Hindi Ako Yon."

14:55 So, we'll just give statements.

15:03 And, you'll just teach me

15:05 who's the member of 1621BC

15:07 who's guilty here.

15:09 Okay?

15:10 Okay.

15:11 For the first statement,

15:12 who's the fastest at memorizing steps?

15:15 JC.

15:18 How long?

15:19 JC.

15:20 How fast?

15:22 So, you're the one who remembers

15:24 the choreos that are challenged.

15:27 Actually,

15:28 it depends on the genre of the dance.

15:32 Sometimes, DJ too.

15:34 Our genres are different.

15:39 Pan-hip-hop.

15:40 Style.

15:41 Yes, style.

15:42 Like, JC, dancehall.

15:44 Like that.

15:45 There.

15:47 Next,

15:48 who's the one who often forgets the steps?

15:50 It's the other way around.

15:51 Me.

15:52 You admitted it right away.

15:55 And you're the one who's guilty.

15:56 And Migz is this one.

15:57 You're the one who's guilty.

15:58 This one.

15:59 I'm just kidding.

16:01 Next,

16:02 who's the one who loves to prank?

16:05 Prank?

16:06 Prank.

16:07 The two of us.

16:08 The two of us.

16:09 And DJ.

16:10 What's the latest or the one you remember

16:13 the most that you did a prank on?

16:15 And who?

16:16 It's Victor.

16:17 He's quick to surprise.

16:19 He's always surprised.

16:20 He's so quick.

16:21 He's the one you'll surprise the most.

16:24 And he's the one who's strong.

16:27 Next,

16:31 who's the one who loves to do TikTok or selfie?

16:33 Kerwin.

16:34 Kerwin.

16:35 He loves to do selfies.

16:37 I'm fighting with him.

16:38 How to do a selfie?

16:40 How to do a selfie?

16:41 Plus, he's my close friend.

16:43 He's 250.

16:44 There.

16:45 Go ahead.

16:48 0.5.

16:52 This one.

16:54 Who gets scolded a lot during trainee days?

16:57 Me.

16:59 Why do you get scolded?

17:01 Because of dancing.

17:02 Because of training.

17:03 Because of training.

17:04 Because of 16-year-old music.

17:05 No one.

17:06 Before.

17:07 Before.

17:08 Me too.

17:10 You too, right?

17:11 I can't dance.

17:12 I promise, I can't dance before.

17:14 If you can't dance,

17:16 for example, if we're late,

17:18 we can't drink water even if we're on a train.

17:22 Guys, we're strict.

17:24 We have a strict discipline.

17:26 We can't do this.

17:27 We can't do this.

17:28 We can't do this.

17:29 But look at where you're brought

17:32 by the discipline I taught you.

17:34 But for now,

17:35 let's talk about the manifestation

17:37 and how it worked for you

17:39 personally and for your group.

17:41 For now, let's manifest.

17:44 Continue as a group.

17:46 10 years from now,

17:47 we'll have millions of listeners

17:51 on online streaming platforms.

17:53 We'll have concerts and tours.

17:56 We'll get to know each other through our music.

18:00 That's the goal.

18:02 We'll get back to that, Pepsters.

18:05 For sure, 1621 will achieve those milestones

18:10 for them as a P-POP group.

18:12 And guys, let's invite our Pepsters

18:15 to your single.

18:17 Hi, guys.

18:20 Our self-titled EP, 1621, is now available

18:25 on all digital streaming platforms.

18:27 I hope you'll give it a chance

18:29 to stream and support local artists.

18:32 And you can follow us on social media

18:35 @1621bc_

18:37 All of that on TikTok, Instagram, and X.

18:41 Once again, Pepsters, 1621bc!

18:46 Thank you, Pepsters!

18:48 Thank you so much!

18:50 ♪ ♪

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