Yu is behind the visual arts for the DPR crew and directs all DPR music videos such as Live's "Jasmine", "Legacy", and "Yellow Cab" along with his own songs, like "So Beautiful", "No Blueberries", and "Ballroom Extravaganza". The 6-member boy group debuted in 2012 and was the first idol group created by entertainment agency Yedang Entertainment, which would later be renamed Banana Culture Entertainment. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. DPR IAN and label mate DPR LIVE are going on a world tour this fall starting in the US and hitting EU, UK, LATAM, AUS, and Asia.

His smooth vocals are complemented by infectious beats and melodic hooks that will have you hooked from the very first listen. I don’t want to break up with that character,” DPR IAN confesses, describing Mito as his “feeling tank” before adding: “Because I honestly chase chaos. We saw him in concert on 9/1 1 in Hollywood, South Florida, and the stage production to go with each of these songs was just superb for a collective their size. I have these manic highs and downs, but I like to just equate all of those manic episodes that I go into, dedicate it to this persona,” he shares. The narration with the voice changes as he goes into a beautiful long note repeating “Set my wings on fire.I’ll do anything to make the story better,” he explains, always circling back to the fact that he strives to be a well-rounded, three-dimensional creative, more than someone who provides surface-level entertainment.

DPR REM produced every single song in MIITO, which is a surprising turn of events as CREAM is usually the main producer billed on both Live and Ian’s tracks. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. However, this changed when he was street cast by an entertainment agency; when he auditioned, he couldn’t sing but he was able to impress with his dancing abilities. Each song is carefully crafted with intricate production and thoughtful lyrics that delve into the complexities of life, relationships, and personal growth.He said it was his best work yet and that he didn’t know how he would top himself, and I believed him. The first 40% of the song is an upbeat tempo over a conversation between MITO and the girl he loves.