Exclusive Review: [GROOVL1N] Ravi And Xydo In Chicago

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GROOVL1N artists Ravi and Xydo hit the Copernicus Center’s stage in Chicago Sunday night (May 15) bringing high energy and an upbeat vibe. Studio PAV presented GROOVL1N’s very first U.S Tour giving fans an opportunity to see multiple artists under the South Korean record label GROOVL1N. The name GROOVL1N stems from an amalgamation of 'groove' and 'goblin' and is primarily a hip-hop music label founded by VIXX member and solo artist Ravi. GROOVL1N was created by Ravi back in 2019 and consists of Ravi, Cold Bay, Xydo, and nafla.

The tour itself had a rocky start when the original tour scheduled for March was postponed due to the pandemic. Once the new tour dates were released fans were met with the unfortunate news of two of the members having to back out due to personal reasons. Despite the tragic lack of Cold Bay and nafla the remaining two, Ravi and Xydo undeniably slayed that stage.

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The show started with Xydo performing 'DRAWING' and smoothly transitioned into the rest of his setlist. Fans cheered and interacted while in-between songs, Xydo would chat and share comments on Chicago, proudly stating that the shirt he wore that night was purchased in the windy city itself. One thing to surely note was the amazing vocal range he was able to perform live. Xydo’s R&B style of music holds quite a few high notes that are beyond impressive, and it was a true privilege for fans to hear those notes in person. Songs like '#OOTD' and 'BETTING' had fans on their feet dancing and singing their hearts out. After each set Xydo would offer a smile and a good-mannered thank you to fans who cheered and danced along with him. Xydo’s stage presence was truly loveable and left fans smitten with not just his amazing music but his polite comments and smile.

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One thing about his particular show was that it lacked flashy transitions or breaks throughout the setlist. Because of this when it was Ravi’s turn he simply replaced Xydo on stage and immediately broke into a fast-paced rap. Ravi performed the song 'GUNS' which had fans screaming along. Without outfit changes or specific choreography, the audience was able to simply enjoy the show for what it was, a pure expression of Ravi’s music. If anything, this gave a more personal and relaxed vibe where both fans and performers were able to just enjoy the music and time spent together. Ravi also performed songs like 'WARRIOR' and 'ROCKSTAR' that had the entire venue dancing along. Ravi had mentioned how thankful he was to be able to be in Chicago after not being able to make the original tour happen and expressed how much love and time went into his new album. Between songs and amazing dance moves, Ravi seemed to be having a blast which only doubled when Xydo joined him on stage to perform a handful of songs together.

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Not having nafla and Cold Bay there to perform was an unfortunate setback but the two performers surely made the most of the situation. The extra time allowed fans to get to know Xydo and Ravi’s discography more and gave fans the opportunity to feel closer to the two artists present. While the crowd wasn’t too large, they sure were loud! Cheering and singing rang throughout the whole venue and when the show finally came to an end both Ravi and Xydo expressed their desire to come back to the windy city of Chicago once again.

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Top 10 Most Copyrighted K-Pop Idols (December 2023)

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Many K-Pop idols are not just performers on stage; they are also in the studio producing incredible music that make K-Pop what it is. Being the ones performing on stage, they have a thorough understanding of what works and what doesn’t, allowing them to bring their own expertise into the creation of hit songs.

Idols who are involved in the composition and lyrics of songs are listed on the Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)’s copyright registration list. These idols are often also involved in production and arrangement.

Listed in this article are the top 10 most copyrighted K-Pop idols as of the end of 2023 (Dec. 31). Though the list covers the top 10, there are more than 10 idols as some of them have the same amount of songs under their name, thus sharing a rank with another idol.

1st - Ravi (238 songs)

Ravi tops the list with an impressive 238 songs under his name. He is credited for songs for VIXX, VIXX LR, his solo songs and other artists. Well-known tracks credited to him include ‘Chained Up’, ‘Beautiful Liar’, ‘BOMB’ and GWSN’s ‘Recipe ~ for Simon’.

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2nd - BTS’ RM (218 songs)

BTS’ leader RM is the second most copyrighted idol with 218 songs. He is credited for his group’s songs, songs for other artists and solo releases by him and the other BTS members. ‘Butter’, TXT’s ‘0X1=Lovesong (I Know I Love You)’ and ‘Do You’ are just some of his songs.

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3rd - DAY6’s Young K (175 songs)

Young K is third on the list with 175 songs. He has broad experience being involved in songs for DAY6, DAY6 (Even Of Day), other artists and his solo songs. He is credited for songs including ‘Days Gone By’, Xdinary Heroes’ ‘Good enough’ and ‘let it be summer’.

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3rd - BIGBANG’s G-Dragon (175 songs)

In equal third place is K-Pop legend, G-Dragon. He is credited for BIGBANG’s and other artists’ songs as well as his own solo releases. Some of his songs include ‘BANG BANG BANG’, ‘그 XX (That XX)’ and ‘CROOKED’.

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4th - ZICO (173 songs)

Another industry great, ZICO, is the fourth most copyrighted idol. He is credited for songs for Block B, other artists and himself. Some of his works include ‘Nilili Mambo’, HwaSa’s ‘Kidding’ and ‘Boys And Girls’.

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5th - BTS’ Suga (169 songs)

Another BTS member, Suga, is the fifth most copyrighted idol currently with 169 songs. He is credited for BTS’ songs, his solo releases as Agust D and solo releases of the other BTS members. His songs include ‘Boy In Luv’, ‘Daechwita’ and JungKook’s ‘Stay Alive’.

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6th - Stray Kids’ Bang Chan (168 songs)

In sixth place is Bang Chan following closely with 168 songs. Bang Chan is known to endlessly produce Stray Kids’, 3RACHA’s and other artists’ music. His songs include ‘Hellevator’, ‘Runner’s High’ and NiziU’s ‘Paradise’.

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6th - Yong JunHyung (168 songs)

In equal sixth place is Yong JunHyung. As a former member of BEAST and Highlight, he is credited for songs of both groups. He is also a solo artist creating his own music. His songs include ‘Shadow’, ‘Celebrate’ and ‘Post It’.

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7th - MONSTA X’s JooHoney (164 songs)

MONSTA X’s JooHoney is seventh on the list. He is credited for songs of his own group, other groups and his solo releases. Some of his songs include ‘All In’, CRAVITY’s ‘JUMPER’ and ‘FREEDOM’.

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8th - SEVENTEEN’s Woozi (158 songs)

Woozi, known as SEVENTEEN’s main producer, comes in at eighth. He is on top of songs for the group, its sub-units and other artists. Some songs under his name include ‘Don’t Wanna Cry’, SEVENTEEN BSS’ ‘Just Do It’ and IOI’s ‘Downpour’.

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9th - Stray Kids’ ChangBin (152 songs)

Next up is Stray Kids’ ChangBin. Like Bang Chan, he also participates in creating Stray Kids’, 3RACHA’s and other artists’ songs. Some songs under his name include ‘Maniac’, ‘Carpe Diem’ and Yoon JiSung’s ‘You… Like the wind’.

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10th - Stray Kids’ Han (148 songs)

In tenth place is Han, also of Stray Kids. Han is also credited for Stray Kids’, 3RACHA’s and other artists’ music. Some songs he has been involved in include ‘District 9’, ‘Matryoshka’ and NiziU’s ‘Paradise’.

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Top 10 Most Copyrighted K-Pop Idols (December 2023)

1st - Ravi (238 songs)

2nd - BTS’ RM (218 songs)

3rd - DAY6’s Young K (175 songs)

3rd - BIGBANG’s G-Dragon (175 songs)

4th - ZICO (173 songs)

5th - BTS’ Suga (169 songs)

6th - Stray Kids’ Bang Chan (168 songs)

6th - Yong JunHyung (168 songs)

7th - MONSTA X’s JooHoney (164 songs)

8th - SEVENTEEN’s Woozi (158 songs)

9th - Stray Kids’ ChangBin (152 songs)

10th - Stray Kids’ Han (148 songs)

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