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Crezl 크레즐
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresCrossover - pop, classical, musical theatre, Korean classical [traditional] music (국악), rock, jazz
Years activeJuly 2023–present
Members
  • Jo Jinho (조진호)
  • Kim Su-in (김수인)
  • Lee Seung-min (이승민)
  • Lim Kyu-hyung (임규형)

Crezl (Korean: 크레즐, pronounced "cre-zhul") is a South Korean crossover male vocal quartet formed through the JTBC singing competition program, Phantom Singer 4, which aired in 2023.[1] They officially debuted as a group after advancing to the final round of competition. The name, Crezl, is a portmanteau of the English word "creative" and the Korean word “즐겁다” meaning "joyful / fun" (first part of the Korean word pronounced "zhul") to reflect their aspirations to enjoy and create music that displays the unique qualities and personalities of the four members who come from different music genres and share that joy with those that hear their music.[2][3][4]

The group consists of K-pop idol singer Jo Jinho (Korean: 조진호), Korean classical [traditional] music artist Kim Su-in (Korean: 김수인), classical vocalist Lee Seung-min (Korean: 이승민), and musical actor Lim Kyu-hyung (Korean: 임규형). Unprecedented in the four seasons of the popular Phantom Singer show, Crezl gained recognition as a 'true' crossover vocal quartet that draws from the different genres of pop, musical theatre, Western classical, and Korean classical [traditional] music called "gugak" (Korean: 국악), showcasing each unique color while also displaying a seamless harmony among them.[5][6][7][8]

History

Background

Before appearing in Phantom Singer 4, Jo Jinho was active as the main vocalist in the K-pop group, Pentagon. He made history by becoming the first K-pop idol to advance to the final round of the Phantom Singer 4 competition.[9] Kim Su-in was performing as a Korean classical [traditional] musical actor in the National Changgeuk Company (The Merchants of Venice) while taking part in Phantom Singer 4.[10] Lee Seung-min was a student at the famed Department of Vocal Music at Seoul National University at the time of the show's production. Lim Kyu-hyung also continued to perform as a musical actor in productions (Hero, William and William's Williams) while he participated in the program.[11][12]

2023: Phantom Singer 4

While on Phantom Singer 4, the group differentiated itself from the other vocal groups through a diverse spectrum of song choices and musical elements, while showcasing a dynamic stage presence. The first round brought together Jo Jinho and Kim Su-in with another contestant ('rocker' and financial advisor, Kim Kwang Jin) to an unconventional pop/rock/gugak rendition of Charlie Puth's "Dangerously" that elicited high praise from the producers.[13][14] Lee Seung-min and Kim Su-in then joined forces in the second duet round to perform a pop song, Bishop Briggs' "River", that raised the bar in their willingness to experiment, producing an unexpected and never-before-seen collaboration of Western classical vocals (parlando) with Korean classical [traditional] vocals, introducing also a version of gugak rap and beat-box.[6][13] In the trio round, with the addition of Lim Kyu-hyung, the group revived a beloved old-school pop song, "Hwang Jini" (Korean: 황진이), from a legendary Korean pop singer Cho Yong-pil. Kim Su-in's powerful and unique tonal vocals were used once again to give the song a different color and drama.[13][6] Lim Kyu-hyung, having excelled in performances that range from pop and rock to French chanson, earned from the producers the moniker 'vocal genius' for his musical versatility and expression.[15][6] The trio, due to their individual schedules and obligations outside of the program, began to room with each other, to use whatever downtime they had to devote to developing their music and performances, which is said to have helped build a strong bond among the members.[11] Crezl welcomed Jo Jinho as its fourth and final member, affectionately nicknamed 'angel' Jo by one of the producers because of his signature high notes reminiscent of a 'heavenly angel'.[16][6]

As reflected in the four songs of the final round of competition, Crezl members expressed that their greatest asset was that they all come from different musical backgrounds, each with their own strengths.[5] Crezl distinguished itself by covering pop music from all parts of the world and languages (Korean, English, Spanish) while using the stage to great effect to emit drama, personality, and fun in their performances.[6] Their rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Faith" in the final round, which combined vocal range, choreography, and overall musical performance, resulted in the highest high-low scores (99-98 out of 100) of all time.[5] The iconic Blackpink's "Kill This Love", also performed in the finals, was the first K-pop idol song to be covered in Phantom Singer finals history, especially in its reinterpretation with Korean classical [traditional] music.[2] The performance was lauded with a standing ovation from the audience. They also performed Mexican pop song, Jesse & Joy's "¡Corre!", and Michael Bublé's "Higher" in the finals. While Crezl placed third in the overall competition, critics noted the potential of the group to establish a new frontier, to create their own genre of music.[5][6][8][7]

July 2023 - present

Crezl is currently on a national tour with the other two finalist teams as part of the post-Phantom Singer 4 Gala Concert series across nine cities throughout South Korea from July 14, 2023 to September 10, 2023.[17] Crezl members have stated that they are in preparation and working hard to bring new music to their fans in the near future.[7] The group is scheduled to perform at the National Orchestra of Korea 2024 New Year Concert on January 12, 2024.[18]

Members

  • Jo Jinho (Korean: 조진호) - pop vocal / tenor
  • Kim Su-in (Korean: 김수인) - Korean classical [traditional] music vocal (Korean: 국악) / tenor
  • Lee Seung-min (Korean: 이승민) - classical vocal / baritone
  • Lim Kyu-hyung (Korean: 임규형) - leader of Crezl, musical vocal / tenor

The members of Crezl each walked different paths before joining the group and remain active in their respective music genres. Crezl is well-known for the chemistry and teamwork between the members, not only musically but also in the personal relationships they have forged with one another.[19][6][7]

Jo Jinho is a vocalist, lyricist, dancer, composer, vocal coach, musical actor, and member of the idol group, Pentagon.[4][14][6] In 2008, he won the SM Everysing Contest and earned a spot as an SM Entertainment trainee. He debuted in 2010 as a member of the project group SM the Ballad alongside Super Junior's Kyuhyun.[14] He also debuted as a musical actor in 2013. He left SM Entertainment in 2015 and joined Cube Entertainment, where he later debuted as the main vocalist of Pentagon.[20] He continues to release covers on his monthly Magazine-Ho channel (Korean: 매거진호), act in musicals (Summer Snow, All Shook Up, Iron Mask, The Goddess Is Watching, Midnight Sun, Oceans), and is a vocal coach to fellow labelmates.[21][22]

Kim Su-in is a Korean classical [traditional] musician and actor.[6] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Traditional Arts from Chung-Ang University. Starting from an early age, he learned "pansori" (Korean: 판소리) from his mother, Gwangju Intangible Cultural Heritage Kim Seon-yi Master Singer (Korean: 광주무형문화재 김선이 명창), and studied dance for a long time. He is a member of the national music theater of Korea, the National Changgeuk Company, where he continues to perform as a Korean classical [traditional] musical actor, including in the Korean reinterpretation of The Merchant of Venice (Korean: 창극 베니스의 상인들).[23][24]

Lee Seung-min is the youngest and the only classically trained baritone member of Crezl. He comes from a family of classical vocalists, including his father (tenor), mother (soprano), and younger brother (baritone).[25] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Vocal Music from Seoul National University. He continues to perform in operas as a classical vocalist, such as the comic opera, G. Rossini's Il Signor Bruschino.[26]

Lim Kyu-hyung, a musical actor, is the leader of Crezl.[7] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Musical Acting from Chung-Ang University. He made his debut with a role in the 2019 musical, Aranga (Korean: 아랑가), and has since performed in many more musicals (Island: 1933-2019, Something Rotten, Wicked, Legendary Little Basketball Team, Hero, William and William's Williams). He also participated in other singing competitions, Vocal Play 2 and Double Casting, before Phantom Singer 4.[27][28][29]

Musical Style

The members of Crezl have said that their diverse musical backgrounds and experiences lend themselves to a broader perspective and freedom to experiment with different musical styles. The members have said they hope that Crezl might be eventually used to describe similar sounds to that of their music.[5][7]

The vocal versatility and musicality of each artist provide a wide range of possible repertoire for the group, as shown in the diverse performances (pop, ballad, jazz, rock) on the Phantom Singer 4 program.[5] Lee Seung-min's smooth, warm baritone vocalization provides a low register anchor, while Kim Su-in's soulful tonal voice characteristic of Korean classical [traditional] music gives the group's sound a distinctive edge and color.[14] Lim Kyu-hyung and Jo Jinho's vocals fill the spectrum in between with melodic harmonies, punctuated with dramatic high-pitch notes.[6][30] Lastly, audiences and judges have praised Crezl's live performances, which were in full display during the final round of the Phantom Singer 4 competition.[8] Throughout the airing of the program, the producers opined that a group as diverse as Crezl is the reason that the show was created - to showcase music that crosses the boundaries of genres.[5]

Discography & Filmography

Phantom Singer Season 4: March - June 2023

Contest Jinho Cho Kyuhyung Lim Kim Soo-in Seungmin Lee
Producer Auditions -

Individual qualifying round

Waving Through A Window

(original song from Dear Evan Hansen)

*Always Remember Us This Way

(original song from A Star Is Born)

쑥대머리 (Sook dae muh ri) Se ho da dirla avrei molto piacere
Round 1 - Position Battle *Dangerously

by Charlie Puth

Hey Child

by X Ambassadors

*Dangerously

by Charlie Puth

E'Mezzanotte

by Sal Da Vinci

Round 2 - Duet contest *I Can't Feel My Face

by The Weeknd

Comme Toi

by Jean-Jacques Goldman

River

by Bishop Briggs

Round 3 - Trio contest Ali di Liberta

by Andrea Bocelli

황진이 (Hwang Jini)

by Cho Yong-pil

Round 4 - 1st Quartet Competition Viva La Dolce Vita

by Patrizio Buanne

나 하나 꽃 피어 ("If Only My Flower Were to Bloom")
Round 5 - 2nd Quartet Competition 겨울잠 ("Winter Slumber")

by IU

*Bloody Mary

by Lady Gaga

*Never Change

by Lukas Graham

Finals - 1st round 1) iCorre! by Jesse & Joy

2) *Faith by Stevie Wonder

Finals - 2nd round 1) *Kill This Love by Blackpink

2) *Higher by Michael Bublé

*This video may not be available in your country.

Tours

Date Location Note
2023
Phantom Singer 4 Gala Concert with Top 3 Finalists 07.14~16 Seoul Olympic Park Olympic Hall
07.22 Daejeon Convention Center 2nd Exhibition Hall
07.29 Daegu EXCO 5th floor
08.04~05 Incheon Songdo Convensia
08.12 Gwangju Women's University Universiade Gymnasium
08.19 Busan BEXCO Hall 1
08.26 Cheongju University Seokwoo Cultural Gymnasium
09.02 Jeonju Korea Sori Culture Center outdoor performance hall
09.09~10 Seongnam Arts Center Opera House

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