Big Ocean Returns With a Deeper Understanding of Who They Are Becoming

By. Alicia Zamora

In an exclusive second interview with Alicia’s Studio, we spoke with Big Ocean about who they are becoming as a group and what continues to guide their creative identity. What stands out this time is not a shift in direction, but a deepening of intention. Big Ocean speaks less about defining themselves and more about understanding the impact they want their music to have on others.

Their approach to music and performance continues to center on one idea: connection. Not as a concept, but as something felt in real time through sound, movement, and emotion.

A Name That Represents Depth and Experience

For Big Ocean, their name is not just something that identifies them. It reflects how they want their work to be experienced.

PJ explains it clearly.

“Big Ocean is about communication beyond limits. Our name represents depth, openness, and connection. We want people to feel that music is not only something you hear, but something you experience emotionally and physically.”

There is a consistent focus on experience over explanation. Rather than narrowing their identity into something fixed, Big Ocean leans into the idea that their music should feel immersive, something that reaches people in different ways depending on who is listening.

Inside the group, trust is not described as something automatic. It is something maintained through direct communication and shared understanding.

Jiseok explains how they function day to day.

“We communicate very honestly. If something feels difficult, we talk about it immediately. Trust comes from respecting each other’s pace and supporting one another when things get tough.”

There is no attempt to present the dynamic as effortless. Instead, they emphasize consistency and honesty, even in uncomfortable moments. That openness allows them to stay aligned while working under demanding schedules.

Big Ocean is built on difference rather than similarity. Each member brings something distinct, and that individuality is part of what defines their performances.

Jiseok puts it simply.

“Each member brings a different color. When those strengths come together, our performances feel balanced and intentional rather than overwhelming.”

Rather than blending into one uniform identity, the group leans into contrast. That contrast is what gives their performances structure and emotional range.

When asked about their creative process, Big Ocean consistently returns to emotion as the starting point. Ideas do not begin with structure or concept. They begin with feeling.

Chanyeon explains.

“Personal experiences inspire us the most. When the emotion is real, it naturally connects with the audience. We always think about how a song will feel, not just how it will sound.”

There is a clear focus on authenticity over construction. If something does not feel real, it does not become part of the final work.

For Big Ocean, music does not exist on its own. It extends into choreography, styling, and stage direction, all of which are shaped by the same emotional core.

PJ describes their approach.

“Everything starts from the song’s message. Choreography, styling, and stage design are chosen to highlight that message, not distract from it. We want the audience to feel one clear emotion when watching us.”

The goal is not to overwhelm with layers, but to guide the audience toward a clear emotional experience that feels intentional from beginning to end.

As Big Ocean enters a new chapter with the global audition process, they reflect on what expansion means for them as a group.

PJ shares their perspective.

“It makes us think more carefully about our identity and responsibility. New members could bring new energy, and we see this as an opportunity for growth rather than change for the sake of change.”

There is no sense of resistance to change. Instead, there is awareness of how to grow without losing the foundation they have built together.

When asked what they hope to be remembered for, Big Ocean focuses less on achievement and more on impact.

Chanyeon says.

“We hope to be remembered as a group that expanded the meaning of music and performance, and showed that art can connect people beyond any boundaries.”

The focus remains consistent. It is not about scale. It is about connection that extends beyond language, background, or distance.

In this second conversation, Big Ocean does not present themselves as changed, but as more grounded in what they already believe. Their music continues to be shaped by emotion, collaboration, and intention.

Rather than chasing reinvention, they are focused on refining what already exists between them. And in that space, their identity continues to quietly take shape.