‘Robots can never replace us’: Korean breakdancers look beyond the Olympics

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Hong Kong and surrounding Asian breakdancing minnows should be doing everything they can to tap into the mainstream, says Korea Breaking Federation founder Kim Heon-jun. Kim, better known as 'Skim', also heads world number three Korean Bboy group Jinjo Crew and has long been involved in the country's preparation campaign for 'breaking' to debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....

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South Korean breaker Kim Heon-jun, also known as Skim, at the Red Bull BC One Asian Qualifiers event for team Jinjo Crew.Hong Kong and surrounding Asian breakdancing minnows should be doing everything they can to tap into the mainstream, says Korea Breaking Federation founder Kim Heon-jun.

"By that, I mean the metaverse, virtual reality, AI, all these things. But even as we go into this age, robots can never replace us. They will never dance the way we do. Founded in 2001, Jinjo Crew did not take long to navigate the bureaucratic hold-ups and social stigma to contend on domestic and international turf.

"You have to reach out to people - even those who aren't interested in dancing. You have to make your group appealing. We're not just waiting for opportunities, but making them ourselves," Kim added.After breaking's inclusion in household name TV programmes - namely Mnet's dance survival show Street Woman Fighter - Korea's foot is firmly in the door.

"Some breakers from other countries may prioritise skill and originality - which of course is good - but only appeals to loyal breaking fans, not the general public. It might even make it more difficult to get funding."

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