ATEEZ talks about being the first K-pop boy band to perform at Coachella. The boys talked about their preparation and confidence in their performance and how they were inspired by the sets of other artists they saw, including Ice Spice, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and J Balvin.
Tetris Kelly:
Hey, it's Tetris with Billboard News hanging out with ATEEZ. What's happening? I know it's been a minute. Being the first K-pop boy group to play Coachella, what was it like?
Saint:
It was very difficult, but we're just going to show up and that's what we've been doing so far. And we are 100% sure of it. It was really great. It was really great. It was truly an honor for us and we will do it more and more.
Hongjoong:
We just continually do our thing. Many, many good artists and many good K-pop artists… go to big festivals all the time.
Tetris Kelly:
And then I heard them talk about Ice Spice. Were you able to go see anyone else's set while you were there?
Hongjoong:
Yes, some of our members went to Ice Spice's set, but it was crazy. We were truly surprised with every moment.
Saint:
Some members saw Coachella on other artists' stage and were really crazy. J Balvin and Doja's and The Rose, we really learned from them.
Hongjoong:
Yes, I think Tyler, the Creator, Doja and J Balvin in all three stages gave me great inspiration. So after that, I just make music after I get back to the hotel.
Tetris Kelly:
Oh I love it. You were back to work! Yes, that's great. Have you been on TikTok lately? Because you're all over TikTok.
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