Bboy Documentary Cites Koreans as Untouchable
Bboying was what made me realize that Korean was not just another word for “people with sexy eyes,” but an entire race. One of the under-appreciated parts of Hallyu is Korea’s influence and takeover of the breakdancing phenomenon that originated in the Bronx. A new video documentary, Planet B-Boy, has a few parts dedicated to Korean bboys’ influence to the dance, the demographic of Korean bboys, and even Korea’s perception of bboys.
On a technical level, there is nobody that could touch the Koreans… nobody
So true, now if only they could hit the beat!
It did take five years for Korea to hit the map, making amazing waves, having DJs and MCs shout “my friends I have NEVER seen anything like this before!” but the tidal wave was when my favorite crew, Gambler, headed by my favorite bboy, Darkness, took home Battle of the Year in 2004, the international bboy competition. Unfortunately, a lot of internal drama and external influences have really kept Gambler (and their branch, Gamblerz) out of the limelight since then, but that’s another story…
I was actually going to watch the documentary when it aired in NY, but life caught up with me and kicked me between the legs. Then proceeded to kick me while I was down. Then doused me with gas and set me on fire. But it was ok: a bboy stepped it up on me, putting the fire out. Is there anything these guys can’t do?
Planet B-Boy is still airing in a few cities, and then should be available to download buy legitimately. If you get a chance to see it, let us know how it is.
*can’t seem to embed youtube videos… the entire embed code disappears once I save. Sorry for that. Just click the links and enjoy.
Aikyrie 4:42 pm on May 12, 2008 Permalink |
Ningin offers videos of the dance routines of Ichigeki, Gamblerz and Last for One from the 2006 BOTY competition
here’s the link: http://ningin.com/blog/comments/planet_b_boy_in_theaters_now/
Revitol 7:11 pm on June 27, 2010 Permalink |
Nice! Checked them out
jeni 7:50 pm on May 12, 2008 Permalink |
awesome
andy 8:34 pm on May 12, 2008 Permalink |
*added the video for ya.
AzureWolf 8:24 am on May 13, 2008 Permalink |
Sweet, thanks andy. Could you get the “Planet B-Boy: Korea” youtube vid too? =D
andy 11:07 am on May 13, 2008 Permalink |
Sorry I must have missed that one.
croatiaguy 11:21 pm on May 15, 2008 Permalink |
I have no ideas how the Koreans are but I think they are pretty..
Roberto 10:11 pm on May 17, 2008 Permalink |
enjoyed the videos — its crazy what they do…
Jack from Sports Psychology Degree 5:18 am on June 19, 2008 Permalink |
It’s really amazing how these young Koreans have taken to the art of break dancing. I wonder how the dance form will continue to evolve, especially with all the Asian influence it has now been getting.
Wonderful stuff. Hope to check out that doku when it hits town.
am xf 9:13 pm on February 14, 2009 Permalink |
korean bboys ftw!
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Croatia 11:50 am on September 6, 2009 Permalink |
They have something that most of the other countries in the world don’t strict tradition which pushes them do train hard because it’s the only way to succeed. That’s the case with most of the Eastern countries.