Rising stars of K-pop: boy band T1419 arrive with a dream of becoming the voice of youth

A new K-pop boy band arrived on Monday, aiming to become the voice of youth: T1419. The act features nine members from South Korea and Japan, and was put together by K-pop label MLD Entertainment in collaboration with NHN and Sony Music, with designs on the South Korean and Japanese music markets, but also that of the United States. They hope to become a voice for teenagers – their name is made up of T (for teenagers) and the members’ ages at the time of their formation – by addressing…

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