Big Ocean

Big Ocean (Korean: 빅오션) is the first hard of hearing South Korean boy band, formed under Parastar Entertainment. The group consists of three members: Lee Chan-yeon, PJ, and Kim Ji-seok. They debuted on April 20, 2024, with the single "Glow", which coincided with the Day of Persons with Disabilities in South Korea. According to The New York Times, Big Ocean "has raised awareness of Deaf culture in Korea and the world." Big Ocean released their first EP, Follow, on November 12, 2024, and it reached #41 on the Korean music sales charts. Their second EP, Underwater, was released on April 20, 2025, and it also reached #41. Big Ocean held a tour in 2025 in Brazil, Europe, and the United States. Big Ocean has described their form of expression, which combines choreography, vocals, and sign language, as "free soul pop", focusing on "music that is comforting", according to PJ. Additionally, Chan-yeon has described Korean Sign Language as an integral part of their music, stating, "For us, KSL is not just an element — it’s the heart of our performance.” Big Ocean has a social media following of 995,000 on Instagram and 696,000 on TikTok as of July 2025. In September 2024, Billboard named Big Ocean "K-Pop Rookie of the Month." In 2025, Forbes recognized Big Ocean on the 30 Under 30 Asia Entertainment & Sports List.