DPR IAN’s Journey From B-Boy To K-Pop To The Billboard 200 | Billboard The Crossover Convo
DPR IAN, also known as Christian Yu, has come a long way in his journey from being a B-Boy to making it in the K-pop industry and now even charting on the Billboard 200. In this episode of Billboard’s The Crossover Convo, he opens up about his experiences and challenges he faced along the way.
Ian initially started as a B-Boy, immersing himself in hip-hop culture and dance. However, his passion for music led him to pursue a career in K-pop as a director and producer. He co-founded the creative collective Dream Perfect Regime (DPR) and began creating visually stunning music videos for popular K-pop artists.
Ian eventually decided to step out from behind the camera and showcase his own musical talent. His debut album, “Moodswings in This Order,” garnered critical acclaim and even landed him a spot on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart.
Through hard work, dedication, and a unique artistic vision, DPR IAN has managed to break boundaries and become a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. His journey serves as an inspiration for aspiring artists and showcases the power of creativity and perseverance in achieving one’s dreams.
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Thank you for this beautiful interview 🩶🩶
Love Christian Yu aka DPR Ian. He's a creative genius and musician. He's also kind and genuine.
The interviewer looks like he has a crush on Ian. Well, I can't blame him…who doesn't? 😂
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Feel like ian tells me he's proud of me more than my own dad💀
He is such a kind person, unbelievable. I am really amazed by his personality and artistry at the same time.
God I am so deeply in love with him
Thank you so much for an interesting talk <3. Love Him! He is sooo inspiring person!
My beautiful man❤️
Christian is a very talented person, his songs fill you from the moment you listen to him and he deserves to have more recognition. from the first time I heard him I was fascinated with his music, I am very happy and grateful to know Christian's music!
Me encantó la entrevista….muy interesante. DPR Ian es mi cantante favorito.
thank youuuu❤️
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So proud of him and the DPR Team, must've been hectic with all the hard work behind the scenes we appreciate their hard work and how much they dedicate their lives to showcase their art 😭 it's really insane how much +Ian can do, like.. being a director, and also the actor, then the singer and producer, followed by the VFX and video editing, while also managing his team for concerts and performances.
When we watch his works, all we can think about is how can it get any better than this? And he literally blows off our socks again and again, surprising us and just turning ideas into reality ITS STILL CRAZY TO ME like I ran out of grammars to describe his works. He literally can do anything it's really amazing 🥹
I could listen to him talk for hours and will never get bored, the talent that this guy possess (and his team too) 🤯 love u miss u please take good care of yourselves x
I need more long interviews with Ian😭
I love DPR Ian
my ears and eyes are truly blessed. christian is such an incredible, talented, lovely and softhearted human being that i could listen to his stories over and over again. i will never have enough of this precious bean ❤️🩹
As someone who suffers from severe moodswings of the borderline type, it's easy to get despondent when every waking minute is living hell. Christian gave me faith that this is something I can live with and turn to my advantage, and that is, in the world of the mentally ill, priceless.
Thanks for such an amazing interview!!!
my iyoOonn 🥹
His my home ❤
我很佩服ian总是如此真实真诚,他不仅仅是一个出色的艺术家,更是一个有真实内心的人,这是我如此爱他的原因🥺💖 Thank you so much for bringing us such an interesting video. The questions were all very meaningful, and I'm looking forward to the next interview🔥🔥🫶
I luve you so fxxxing much Ian 💜
he’s such a great communicator. could listen to him forever. and not like i want to say this, out of the fact not to put pressure on his creative flow, but i desperately need new music from him. nobody saves me like he does. just as he says is forever grateful, so am i. thank you Christian, for all… literally! 💐
So glad to see Christian in this interview GLOWING. The team made an amazing tour and it's good to see him well rested. He's a true artist and like some people already commented, he's an inspiration for many dreamers. Thanks for sharing this interview!
ma bb 🥹🫂
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Ian and the DPR team are so talented and inspiring – it’s not just what they do but HOW they do it and who they are, as people – so genuine and down to earth. Really looking forward to seeing what this next chapter brings.
Such an incredible interview! Thank you for bringing my IANIII. Every moment of this conversation was so special. It truly hit me emotionally. 🥺💗💗