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Let's put K-pop aside for a while. Besides K-pop, could there be another musician as famous as her in the world thesedays? Today, I want to introduce a tremendous musician. Peggy Gou, a DJ, producer, and fashion designer from South Korea.
Let's put K-pop aside for a while. Besides K-pop, could there be another musician as famous as her in the world thesedays? Today, I want to introduce a tremendous musician. Peggy Gou, a DJ, producer, and fashion designer from South Korea.
Peggy Gou is based in Berlin, Germany, and is active globally. Within a year of her debut, she became the first Korean to perform at Berghain in Berlin, Germany. She has also performed at major music festivals such as Coachella, Glastonbury, Fuji Rock, and Dekmantel, establishing herself as a global DJ superstar, especially in the house music scene. It's said that she used to perform around 200 times a year.
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And in 2019, she was selected as one of the most influential entertainment and sports figures under 30 by Forbes Asia.
And in 2019, she was selected as one of the most influential entertainment and sports figures under 30 by Forbes Asia.
Forbes entertainment & sports under 30 list, 2019
Originally named Min ji Kim, she adopted the name Peggy after hearing it from a movie and used "Gou" as her sirname, which was derived from her first crush's last name, "Gould".
Originally named Min ji Kim, she adopted the name Peggy after hearing it from a movie and used "Gou" as her sirname, which was derived from her first crush's last name, "Gould".
VOGUE Germany 2024
Peggy Gou was born in Incheon, Korea. She moved to London at the age of 14 to study English and spent her school years there, eventually enrolling to the London College of Fashion. She briefly returned to Korea at 18, but she went back to London in six months, saying that Korea was too conservative for her.
Peggy Gou was born in Incheon, Korea. She moved to London at the age of 14 to study English and spent her school years there, eventually enrolling to the London College of Fashion. She briefly returned to Korea at 18, but she went back to London in six months, saying that Korea was too conservative for her.
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According to her interviews, she had more important matters than her studies. She frequently went to clubs, fell in love with club music, and began learning basic beat-matching from her friend. In 2016, she moved to Germany and spent two years learning music in a record shop with extremely low salaries. She also had to bear people who looked down on her. She recalls this period of time quite "lonely and tough".
According to her interviews, she had more important matters than her studies. She frequently went to clubs, fell in love with club music, and began learning basic beat-matching from her friend. In 2016, she moved to Germany and spent two years learning music in a record shop with extremely low salaries. She also had to bear people who looked down on her. She recalls this period of time quite "lonely and tough".
VOGUE Germany 2024
About Peggy Gou's Music.
One notable feature of Peggy Gou's music, although she started her career in the global stage, is its Korean elements. For example, her first track is titled "흥부 (Hungboo)," which is a well-known Korean fairy tale. She also added vocals in Korean. Her lyrics often blend poetically with the music, creating a strong listening experience.
Peggy Gou, <Starry Night> Official Music Video
About Peggy Gou's Music.
One notable feature of Peggy Gou's music, although she started her career in the global stage, is its Korean elements. For example, her first track is titled "흥부 (Hungboo)," which is a well-known Korean fairy tale. She also added vocals in Korean. Her lyrics often blend poetically with the music, creating a strong listening experience.
Peggy Gou, <Starry Night> Official Music Video
<I Hear You>, 2024
Peggy Gou DJ Kicks, 2019
Even her titles incorporate Korean, like the song "I Go," which can be interpreted as an English phrase but is also an interjection Koreans use when they're in pain. It's a case where her wit shines as a musician.
<I Go>, 2021
Music isn't her one and only career. She also created a fashion label called KIRIN, which means giraffe in Korean. In an interview, she once mentioned that the calm giraffe is her favorite animal, which is quite compared to her own personality being hectic and all over the place.
Music isn't her one and only career. She also created a fashion label called KIRIN, which means giraffe in Korean. In an interview, she once mentioned that the calm giraffe is her favorite animal, which is quite compared to her own personality being hectic and all over the place.
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Her career story from an ordinary international student into a world-class musician is truly remarkable. Leaving her successful career aside, as an individual, the journey of Peggy Gou finding something she enjoys and pursuing it into a reality is admirable. It would be great not only listening to her music and dance, but to see her as an individual with great passion and eagerness.
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Keep the ball rolling, Min Ji!