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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 ♪ ♪