{
  "id": 6389868,
  "title": "Deaf K-pop group Big Ocean returns with 'Love Sign,' most mature release yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/deaf-k-pop-group-big-ocean-returns-with-love-sign-most-mature-release",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T06:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260909/deaf-k-pop-group-big-ocean-returns-with-love-sign-most-mature-release-yet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Big Ocean, the world's first Deaf idol group, has returned with their latest digital single \"Love Sign,\" marking its first release in approximately four months. The trio, PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok, dropped the track on major streaming platforms, showcasing their unique identity rooted in sign language. The title \"Love Sign\" cleverly incorporates the concept of star signs and astrology, with American, British, and Korean sign languages featured in the chorus hook, according to Parastar Entertainment. The song is set to a nu-disco groove, characterized by a steady four-on-the-floor beat, funk basslines, and synthesizers. The lyrics are primarily in English, targeting an international audience. Described as the group's most mature work, \"Love Sign\" embraces a more subdued, moody atmosphere with moments where silence holds the strongest presence, rather than relying on direct declarations. As part of their comeback, Big Ocean will make their appearance at New York Fashion Week, debuting the \"Big Ocean x Andy Yu Debut Collection\" with designer Andy Yu on Thursday (local time).",
  "summary": "The world's first Deaf idol group, Big Ocean, dropped its digital single \"Love Sign\" on Wednesday, its first release in about four months.. The trio — PJ, Chanyeon and Jiseok — put the track out on major streaming platforms. The title plays on the idea of star signs and astrology, layering it over the group's identity rooted in sign language. American, British and Korean sign languages appear in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Deaf K-pop group Big Ocean releases \"Love Sign\" after four months.",
    "Title \"Love Sign\" incorporates star signs and three sign languages.",
    "Big Ocean will debut at New York Fashion Week with Andy Yu's collection."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Big Ocean's latest release, Love Sign, marks a maturation of their sound, embracing a more subdued atmosphere and silence, and targeting a broader international audience through its primarily English lyrics.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "K-pop group Izna to perform first-ever Singapore concert in November",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/k-pop-group-izna-to-perform-first-ever-singapore-concert-in-november",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Deaf K-pop group Big Ocean returns with 'Love Sign,' most mature release yet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/deaf-k-pop-group-big-ocean-returns-with-love-sign-most-mature-release-6391685",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:42:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}