Crezl 크레즐 | |
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 CREZL in July 2023 (L-R) Kim Su-in, Lim Kyu-hyung, Jo Jin-ho, Lee Seung-min | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Crossover - pop, classical, musical theatre, Korean traditional music, rock, jazz |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | Cheetah Company (CHXXTA) |
| Members |
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Crezl (Korean: 크레즐; RR: keurejeul) 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; jeulgeopda" meaning "joyful/fun" 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][5]
The group consists of K-pop idol singer Jo Jin-ho, Korean traditional music artist Kim Su-in, classical vocalist Lee Seung-min, and musical actor Lim Kyu-hyung. 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 traditional music called "국악; gugak", showcasing each unique color while also displaying a seamless harmony among them.[6][7][8][9]
- ^ "K-크로스오버의 새 시대를 열 - 제4대 팬텀싱어는 누가 될 것인가? 세상을 뒤바꿀 진짜 음악!" [Opening a new era of K-Crossover. Who will be the 4th Phantom Singer? Real music that will change the world!]. JTBC Phantom Singer 4 (in Korean).
- ^ "CHXXTA Company - CREZL (크레즐)".
- ^ "팬텀싱어 4 결승전 요약" [Phantom Singer 4 final summary]. Allure Korea (in Korean). 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "[팬텀싱어4] 크레즐, 포르테나, 리베란테, 최종장 펼친다...투표는?" [[Phantom Singer 4] CREZL, Fortena, Libelante, the final chapter unfolds... Voting?]. 문화뉴스 (in Korean). 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "'팬텀싱어4' 최종 결승 2차전 앞둔 12인 소감 "아직도 가슴 벅차"" ['Phantom Singer 4' The 12-person impressions ahead of the second round of the finals "I'm still thrilled"]. 뉴스엔 (Newsen) (in Korean). 2023-05-31.
- ^ "'팬텀싱어4' 뜨거웠던 결승 1차전...1위 포르테나, 2위 크레즐, 3위 리베란테!" ['Phantom Singer 4' The first leg of the final that was hot... 1st Fortena, 2nd CREZL, 3rd Libelante!]. mydaily.co.kr (in Korean). 2023-05-27. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "'팬텀싱어4' 최종 결승 2차전 앞둔 '3팀 12인' 출사표" ['Phantom Singer 4' final round 2 ahead, '3 teams, 12 people' appearance table]. 뉴스컬처 (NEWSCULTURE) (in Korean). 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ 박, 상후 (2023-06-20). "[인터뷰]"新 장르 개척자 될 것"... 크레즐이 꿈꾸는 미래" [[Interview] "I will be a pioneer of a new genre"... the future CREZL dreams of]. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "펜텀싱어4 3.1% 종영...'리베란테 우승' 대역전 드라마" [End of Phantom Singer 4 3.1%... 'Libelante Champion' Drama]. No Cut News (in Korean). 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-07-23.