[15.12.28] [GlanceTV] The Story of the Band that Started Anew, RP!

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RP: Hello GlanceTV viewers, we are R! P! We’ve come back with the album, 3. Point. 3. It’s nice to meet you.

 
EXSY: The Run Away MV... Well, the song itself kind of holds the meaning of wanting to run away from the difficulties of reality. The MV symbolizes our own true experiences that we’ve overcome. If see the symbolism while watching our MV, I think it will be very interesting.

Moon: I think the highlight of the MV was the breakdown in the middle. The highlight comes after the second refrain... At that point we start headbanging and it’s a catharsis of all our energy. I think it’s the best part when we’re perform it, or when you listen to the song, or watch the MV.

James: I personally really like the part during EXSY’s break, when he throws the drumstick, and it’s captured in slow-motion... Wow. It was amazing.

James: I wish all the fans a lot of fortune for the new year in 2016. The most important thing this (coming) year is “health” so I hope you can all pass the time with us healthily!

Moon: I hope you are all healthy next year and are blessed with only good things. In the meantime, I'll be really thankful if you can listen to RP’s songs a lot. Have a happy new year!

EXSY: I hope we can enjoy 2016 together. Thank you.

Moon: This has been... RP. Thank you.

[15.12.28] [M+Interview] Reborn as RP, New Start

The group hailed as a flower boy band, Royal Pirates have returned. After a year and four months, not only has the Royal Pirates’s music style changed, they’ve even changed their name to RP.

[15.12.26] [K-Star Interview] Popular in Asia, Shining with “Run Away”

VID | This is me being too lazy to dl and cc. :p Please credit~~

 
Q. How are the reactions to the album?
James: People are going crazy.
Moon: Really outrageous!
EXSY: We enjoyed working on the album and we’re proud that we’re receiving such a great response from it, since it is an album we have a lot of attachment to. Thank you for giving it so much love.

Q. The album is doing very well on overseas charts.
Moon: Since it’s rising on the American charts, we’re starting to feel like wanting to have some performances in America.
James: We haven’t had a performance in America for a very long time, and the fans who were in America all along have said they miss us. We’re so thankful for them, and we miss them too.

Q. The music video held much of their personal stories, as well.
EXSY: We didn’t know we would be showing in the MV. The director (Min Oh) suddenly came to find us and said he wanted to talk to us about our lives, and we thought it was just a talk between hyung and dongsaeng. It ended up being that he put a lot of our life story into the MV.
Moon: Our traumas are something that aren’t easily said aloud, but I think it’s nice to have expressed them through music and art. They’re tools that can help us express things uniquely and sincerely.

Q. A scene in the MV even tells us the story of member James’ accident this summer.
James: It definitely wasn’t easy. The charm of this director is that he was able to draw out our stories and the difficulties we’ve come to surpass. We’re thankful that he was able to express it so artistically. We really hope we can work together with him again on a different music video.

Q. They’ve been together for so long they’re practically family. But there are bound to be disparities.
James: Rather than fighting, we just talk it out maturely. (Regarding the album) Personally, I’ve only worked on three of the songs on this album, and the remaining three I was in the hospital. So they don’t hold very much of my opinion. (laugh) But I like it, the album.

Q. You don’t even fight over what to eat?
Moon: If someone suggests something we usually all just agree. For EXSY, if he wants to eat something different from the rest of us, he’ll go and eat by himself. He goes to eat what he wants to eat. In one moment we may find out he’s missing, and he’ll say, “Oh, I went to eat OO.”

Q. What do you think of James’ change in position?
EXSY: Since James’ position has changed, there are a lot more electronic elements added into the songs, and we can add in piano lines as well. I think it creates a really unique sound.

Q. If presented with the opportunity, do you want to come out with a sweet song or Christmas song?
Moon: I actually specialize in writing sweet songs. I write a lot of sweeter songs but for right now, we’re making a lot more mature songs for the music broadcasts. I don’t know when we’ll be able to include a sweeter song in there... But personally, I do like writing sweeter songs.

Q. Plans for the future?
Moon: We want to let people hear a lot more of our songs and in 2016 we want to complete our promotions and just become an RP that people can see often. Please anticipate our music in the future. Please give us a lot of love~

[15.12.23] RP, Global Rock Band First Known Overseas

Having first been known overseas, the three member bang known as the Royal Pirates have returned after a year and a half under the name of RP.

RP is a band with a unique history. They first received recognition in America for the songs they uploaded to youtube, and after being scouted debuted in Korea in 2013. Since then they’ve been noticed for their releases of “Drawing the Line” and “Love Toxic”, and have even gone on tour with actor Lee Minho. The band with visuals and musicality is always rising in their number of fans.

There’s a reason for the band’s sudden change in sound and name. This past summer member James was involved in an accident involving an entry door which left his wrist in danger of being amputated. It is because of this accident that he had to let go of the bass he’s been holding for the past thirteeen years of his life. This accident is coupled with some difficult circumstances faced by the other members, however through their combined passion for music and strong bonds of friendship the three have overcome these crises and comeback even stronger.

[15.12.22] [BEAT Packing] RP - Beat 30′s

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There's a muse that gives me the courage to make music. Yes or No?
All: Yes
J: Experience
M: Experience
S: Me too, experience

(Moon laughed bc the way SY said it sounded like a different word; "This kid speaks strangely")

 
I've made a mistake (with my instrument) on stage before. Yes or No?
All: Yes
Moon: I've made a huge mistake before. You can find it on the internet.
[ T/N: I’m not sure which incident he is referring to. :p ]

 
There's a program I really want to appear on. Yes or No?
All: Yes
S: Radio Star
J: Laws of the Jungle
M: Infinity Challenge

 
I've watched 19+ videos in my teens. Yes or No?
:BOMB:
M: Did you do this to us on purpose? I knew it would be like this!!

[January 2016] Star Essay: From Me.. To You

For six years they’ve talked with one another and made music together, so the Royal Pirates know each other better than anyone else. Today they’ve exchanged a few questions and answers.

[15.12.21] [INTERVIEW] Band RP, The Strength to Stand Again... Fierce Loyalty

This is our third meeting. But though it’s been a long time their handsome features are still the same. Meeting them after a year and three months the band Royal Pirates- no, now the band RP- is still as warm and soft as they ever were.

[15.12.15] [Interview] Band Royal Pirates, Still Have A Lot to Show

The Royal Pirates have come back as RP. After consistently releasing albums since their debut in 2013, the boys took a year and four month break and have recently made their comeback with their third EP [3.3] on the first of this month. RP recently met with NewsEn to talk about what they were doing in that time, and what took them so long to complete the album.

Vocal Moon Kim explains, “We had recorded ten songs already, but had to start anew,” adding, “since James got hurt, it took us quite a while.” While James was walking into a restaurant one day, the door frame suddenly came crashing down on him and seriously hurt his wrist to the point where he may no longer use it. The aftermath of that accident is what has caused James to change positions from the bass guitar to the keyboard. To the bassist in James, this is a pain that can not be washed away.

[15.12.08] Staff Diary: Wel!Come!Back! And a Summary of the Week

Hello.
It’s Team RP!

It’s been a while since Team RP has been active, so we spent a week half nervous and half excited. How have the fans spent their previous week?

It’s short when it’s short, but long when it’s long - We’ve written this Staff Diary to turn back time and look back on the precious moments RP spent with fans. :-D

Genie Music Special - Royal Pirates Come Back with a Whole New Look

(The Royal Pirates Have Come Back w/ Album [3.3] and a Whole New Look

RP’s 3rd EP [3.3] is a historical milestone in their musical career. Moreover, this comeback after a long break signifies a new re-birth for the band.)

Melon Music Story - To Enjoy RP's Eun Away MV 120%

(Coming back after 1 year and 4 months - Royal Pirates “Run Away” -Music Video Information-)

[Lyrics] Royal Pirates [3.3] - 6. Without You

Written: EXSY
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangement: Jae Chong

[Lyrics] Royal Pirates [3.3] - 5. Dangerous

Written: EXSY, MOON Kim, Jae Chong, Jin Kichan, Lim Hyungjoo
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangement: Jae Chong

[Lyrics] Royal Pirates [3.3] - 4. U & I

Written: EXSY, Moon Kim, Jae Chong, Jin Kichan
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangement: Jae Chong

[Lyrics] Royal Pirates [3.3] - 3. Run Away

Written: EXSY, Moon Kim, Jae Chong, Jin Kichan
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangement: Jae Chong, Enik Lin

[Lyrics] Royal Pirates [3.3] - 2. Too Fast

Written: EXSY, Moon Kim, Jae Chong, Jin Kichan
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangment: Jae Chong

[Lyrics] Royal Pirates [3.3] - 1. Let You Go

Written: EXSY, Moon Kim, Jin Kichan, Choi Jaekyung, Jae Chong
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangment: Jae Chong

151130 [3.3] Album Showcase Q&A

Royal Pirates - 3rd EP Album [3.3] Introduction & Track List

ROYAL PIRATES’ 3RD EP ALBUM “3.3″ - INTRODUCTION

 
RP’s third EP [3.3] is a historical milestone in their musical career.

 
The Royal Pirates are coming back with their third EP [3.3] after a long time, and with it holds the meaning of being re-born as a band. In the process of making this third album, the Royal Pirates have faced the pain of creation, inner conflict and change, and more than anything else- bassist James’ sudden accident caused them to face an uncertain future with fear and uneasiness. Even so, in the face of this tragedy they were able to unleash the latent music they had inside them without hesitation, and mature by bounds to create an even more meaningful album to show people, which is [3.3].
Coming back with a whole new sound, the Royal Pirates third album [3.3] has a rock base and includes various other genres as well. On this third album, they are working together with a world renowned top producer in America and even China, former member and producer of legendary group SOLID, Jae Chong for a re-branding. With an edgy upbeat and refined melody, this album perfectly encompasses a new sound featuring electro, dance, retro dance, hard rock, and various other genres to bring you six songs with a whole new charm.

 
The title track “Run Away” is a song that expresses the changes RP has gone through as musicians in a band. After becoming victim to sudden tragedy, the band has come back with a new formation that is completed with the fresh and new sounds of ROCK and EDM. They’ve made a strong sound by incorporating Break Beat into this modern rock by enlisting the help of DJ Schedule1′s unique scratch and Enik’s (IAMMEDIC) featuring to make music that is even more powerful and has more of an impact and performance.

 
“Run Away” holds a positive message of overcoming difficulties through expression of the hard reality that the RP members have very much lived through.

In addition, their second title song “Too Fast” features a fusion of retro tunes and modern tracks to bring the 80′s into 2015, and perfectly illustrates RP’s transition. 

Though leading with the double title tracks of “Run Away” and “Too Fast” each track has an addictive quality, with a strong melody and high energy and we anticipate that [3.3] will be a sensation all across the world.


Product info from YesAsia
Translations by SSRP


RP [3.3] TRACKLIST 

From Synnara (x) ; Translations by SSRP

1. Let U Go
Written: EXSY, Moon Kim, Jin Kichan, Choi Jaekyung, Jae Chong
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangment: Jae Chong

Electronic dance song with a fusion of 80′s retro rock and modern rock sound

2. Too Fast
Written: EXSY, Moon Kim, Jae Chong, Jin Kichan
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangment: Jae Chong

80′s nostalgic elements in a modern new retro wave sound

 
3. Run Away
Written: EXSY, Moon Kim, Jae Chong, Jin Kichan
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangemnt: Jae Chong, Enik Lin

Modern rock song with Breakbeat and EDM elements

4. U & I
Written: EXSY, Moon Kim, Jae Chong, Jin Kichan
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
rrangement: Jae Chong

A catchy melody and pop sound with a funky groove

5. Dangerous
Written: EXSY, MOON Kim, Jae Chong, Jin Kichan, Lim Hyungjoo
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangement: Jae Chong

Breakbeat and electronic elements tinged with authentic American Rock

 
6. Without You
Written: EXSY
Composed: Moon Kim, EXSY, James Lee, Jae Chong
Arrangement: Jae Chong

R&B Rock ballad

Naver Music Special - Royal Pirates 3rd EP [3.3]

(November’s monthly Music Special: Royal Pirate Third EP [3.3] - We invite you all to the showcase)

[Girl] Exclusive! New Ambassadors for Brand Denizen Jeans - Local Singer Kelly Poon and Korean-American James Lee Share their Denim Fashion Tips!

Upon walking into the scene, the first thing you notice is the “worlds apart” height difference between the two. At 1.6m tall, Kelly looks like almost a little sister to American-born James Lee, who stands at 1.9m tall. The two are the new ambassadors for dENiZEN jeans brand, and had a little chat with [Girl].

[15.11.09] Staff Diary: The Cozy MV Filming Site

Hello, it’s Team RP.

We’ve successfully finished the filming for the music video this past weekend.

[Translations] 151025 SuKiRa◢

Crying Noises:

[Translations] 151011 SuKiRa◢

151011 SuKiRa w/ Royal Pirates (Moon & SY) and Noh Jihoon - “For some reason in Autumn”

[October 2015] NYLON - Star Essay: We Will Rock You (Interview)

Always a supporter of the fresh and young, NYLON has met with the band Royal Pirates. Amongst the diverse talk of music and bands, we first asked them about what their first encounters with music were.
(Above: Royal Pirates for NYLON Korea cr. comet006)

[15.09.15] Staff Diary: Royal Pirates: AMN!!

Did you watch the Asia Music Network live broadcast that was made available through the V-App last week?

Since it’s the first time in a while that RP has been on stage, and since James was even in attendance, we think it was an even more momentous occasion to have waited for.

The AMN lived up to everyone’s expectations. Team RP will now show you RP at the photo wall, on-stage, and even backstage!

[15.09.15] (Solo Interview) With Hearts as Good as Their Looks, Rock Band "Royal Pirates"

Asia News Agency met with the rock band Royal Pirates to discuss what they have been doing recently, as well as their music, and aspirations for the future. From left to right: Sooyoon, Moon Kim, James Lee (cr. Apple of the Eye)

[Translations] 150908 SuKiRa◢

150908 SuKiRa w/ Royal Pirates and Jannabi - Live Broadcast

[Translations] 150906 SuKiRa◢

150906 SuKiRa w/ Royal Pirates and Ben (+AoE Hyungjoo) - “Regrets”

[Translations] 150823 SuKiRa◢

150823 SuKiRa w/ DJ Wook, Royal Pirates, Park Boram - “Weekend”

[Translations] 150809 SuKiRa ◢

150809 SuKiRa w/ DJ Wook, Royal Pirates, Park Boram, and Yoo Seungwoo
“The Summer of that Year”

[Translations] 150726 SuKiRa ◢

Moon’s motto: Live and let go.
Sooyoon’s sexy singing voice & Moon’s questionable habit while singing
Listener’s Notes ft. Moonsanova Bot, Sooyoon the Groom, and Overbearing Boyfriends

[Translations] 150607 SuKiRa◢

Drinking with RP. ^o^

[DWU Paper, 643] “We want to bring you music that is purely Royal Pirates” ◢

Three youths who immigrated when they were young met in America and formed a band. Having made their debut about two years ago, this three member rock band is the “Royal Pirates.” After gaining attention for the kpop covers they uploaded onto youtube, they were called to Korea by their current company. Even before their debut singer Cho Yongpil gave them the title of “Super Rookies,” where they stood on their first stage at “Super Sonic 2013.” “We still have a lot left to show you,” the Royal Pirates say. Let’s meet lead vocal Moon Kim, drummer Sooyoon, and bassist James and hear about their journey into music.

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Three Sides to Every Story: In Front of the Stage, On Stage, Backstage | Festival-Induced Heart Palpitations ; 150524 SuKiRa w/ DJ Teuk, Royal Pirates, Park Boram

[15.05.13] Staff Diary: Malaysia Promotions

Hello, It’s Team RP!!

Already one week has flown by since RP has gone and come back from Malaysia. It’s a little late but we’ll relay some news of RP in Malaysia to you now! ^^

[Translations] 150510 SuKiRa ◢

[Moon fan-boys over Yerim, SY gets jealous (of James’ abs), and James proves himself a loyal man]

[15.04.28] Staff Diary: Song For You Picnic

Hello!! It‘s Team RP.
We’ve come with coverage of last Saturday’s <Song for You Picnic> with RP, held at Ttukseom Park at Hangang. Since we were able to spend a lot of time with RP fans, it is a happy place for both RP and Team RP . ^^

Shall we see the appearances of RP, who were shining two-times brighter not because of the sunlight, but because they were with fans?!!

[Translations] 150426 SuKiRa ◢

Stress~! (받고 살지 맙시다~) Ya man~~
[RP talks marriage, sings reggae, and a note to all moms everywhere]

[Translations] 150420 HanLove ◢

[15.04.13] Glance TV Star Attack - Royal Pirates Interview ◢

[15.04.13] Staff Diary: Lafuma Rhythm Walking

Hello, it’s Team RP!

Did you enjoy yourselves at Lafuma Rhythm Walking with RP? ^^

[Translations] 150412 SuKiRa ◢

[RP talks pretty rocks, feelings, breathing into mics, and more feelings]
*It’s not the whole thing, just bit here and there. It is most of the show, though.

GQ Korea - March 2015 - Bad Girl, Good Girl | HER - Ailee

GQ Korea - March 2015

Royal Pirates: 1000hit Commemoration * “What Should I Ask” Questionnaire (Part 2/Last) - Moonchul