Previously, I’ve interviewed dancing couple Shaun Evaristo and Aimee Lucas. Through them we get to know YG Family artists like 2NE1, Bigbang and Teddy. Moreover, we get to know Shaun and Aimee more as well. Now, I bring you another dancing couple, Keone Madrid and Mari Martin who also get to work with YG Family artists. Keone Madrid choreographed Se7en’s hit single “Better Together” from Se7en’s freshly released Digital Bounce album. Keone also get to work with Shaun for Taeyang’s “Just A Feeling”, one of the songs from Taeyang’s recently released album, Solar. Who’s Mari Martin? 2NE1′s choreographer for their most anticipated upcoming album, To Anyone. Are you guys excited to know who they are?
Here’s a glimpse of their interview.
MARI MARTIN
Is this the first time you’ve worked with an artist?
Mari: Yes
How where you able to get into YG Entertainment? Did someone recommend you to them?
Mari: I am part of Movement Lifestyle, the company that Shaun Evaristo founded. Shaun recommended both Keone and I to YG and that’s how it happened!
Have you known 2NE1 even before you get to work with them? What do you think about them before you guys met each other?
Mari: I didn’t. I knew Shaun worked with artists in Korea, but didn’t know much about it. I always vaguely knew about K-pop and knew it was big, but I didn’t know how big it was. When I found out we were going over there I began to research them and see just how big they are. I was nervous to meet them and unsure about how it would be to work with them, but when I finally met them, they were awesome, really down to earth and great to work with.
What is your basis in creating a concept for choreography? Like in 2NE1’s upcoming album? Do you base it on their personality or what?
Mari: Well, it was very difficult to prepare something for 2ne1 when I worked with them because I hadn’t met them yet. All I had to go off of was the internet and some info from Shaun. I had ideas before we went to Seoul, but when we got there we ended up changing things around, making things work for them and highlight them as individuals. I definitely learned how important that is. I’m so used to just dancing for myself, but working with 2ne1 I had to be making stuff for them both as a group and as separate personalities and strengths, so it was different.
What are your first impressions about each of the members?
Mari:
CL (Lee Chaerin): Dedicated
Sandara Park: Experienced
Gong Minji: Animated
Park Bom: Shy
What can we expect for 2NE1’s comeback? Is it different from their previous choreography and style?
Mari: I would say expect great music, a lot of 2ne1 attitude and character and some new style in there from me! Girl power!
KEONE MADRID
Q: What are your first impressions about 2NE1?
Keone: 2ne1 is definitely a dope group of girls. They are all different too! CL has got the swag and the personality. Dara is the cute Korean girl that can hold it down as much as the dudes. Minji can move as well as any dancer in LA. Bom definitely has some dope vocals!
Keone: 2ne1 those girls are awesome! And very hard working. I’m excited for their comeback too. I’m expecting big things from them!
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