Big Ocean, the world's first sign language K-Pop Group bring limited-run tour to Orlando on Sept 27
Big Ocean - PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok have announced a fall U.S. tour and it includes a show at The Plaza Live.
Big Ocean, the world’s first K-pop group comprised of members who are hard of hearing, has announced a limited-run fall U.S. tour, kicking off on Sept. 13 in Katonah, NY.
From there, the rising trio of performers will hit Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando, and more before concluding in Houston, TX on Oct. 11.
All three Big Ocean members, PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok, are hard of hearing. As a result, the singers use hearing aids or cochlear implants on stage, which makes the group a pioneering force in the future of live music performance. While performing, the men sing in Korean Sign Language (KSL), American Sign Language (ASL), and International Sign (IS), to help “bring a groundbreaking perspective and unity to global music.”
Announcing thr tour, the band commented, “We are so excited to connect and celebrate with our U.S. fans again! Every tour gives us the chance to create new memories together, and we’ve prepared something truly special for this one. We can’t wait to see everyone soon.”
Days before the tour kicks off, the group will release a new single 'Love Sign,' scheduled for release September 9. They will also debut a new fashion collection with designer Andy Yu at the official New York Fashion Week Men's Day, and a new merchandise drop is planned for September 10.
Tickets for the show at The Plaza Live in Orlando are on sale now.
Big Ocean debuted on April 20, 2024, the 'Day of Persons with Disabilities,' with all members living with hearing disabilities. They made their debut with 'GLOW,' a remake of H.O.T.'s legendary song 'Light (빛).'
Big Ocean is redefining what music can be by performing every song in sign language. Delivering live performances in Korean Sign Language (KSL), American Sign Language (ASL), and International Sign (IS), they show that music is no longer something only heard—it can be music seen with the eyes and a resonance felt with the heart.
The fandom has also developed its own 'sign language cheering' culture, so a Big Ocean concert becomes not just a performance by the artists but a shared experience created together with the audience.
Big Ocean has steadily expanded its musical footprint since debut. After first stepping out with the debut track 'GLOW' in April 2024, the group released its 1st mini album 'Follow' (tracks: GLOW, SLOW, BLOW, FLOW) in November of the same year, with FLOW as the title track. Produced in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Mark Batson, the album reached the Apple iTunes K-pop Album Top 5.
This was followed by the 2nd mini album 'Underwater' (tracks: SINKING, FADE OUT, ATTENTION, END OF TIME) in April 2025, and on March 3, 2026—'World Hearing Day'—the group returned with its 3rd mini album 'The Greatest Battle' (double title tracks: One Man Army and Cold Moon; tracks: Alive, Back).
Along the way, they have also showcased a wide musical range through digital singles including 'Bucket hat' (JJ unit, PJ × Jiseok), 'BrighT' (a collaboration with SKT), and latest song 'Make it up to you' which was a special tribute track for the European fandoms when the recent Europe tour 2026 was cancelled due to force majeure.
Big Ocean has also adopted a range of cutting-edge technologies to overcome the limits of hearing. Members with limited hearing trained using a sensory metronome—converting the music's main beats into vibrations through a smartwatch, and translating beats into flashing lights on a screen to feel the music in alternative ways. The group also used AI voice conversion solutions to produce their tracks, a method that maps a guide vocalist's voice onto Big Ocean's own vocal tone. They are a team that puts humanism into practice through technology.
Big Ocean's positive social impact has earned wide recognition as well. Just over a year after debut, the group was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 in the Entertainment sector, and in 2024 it was selected as Billboard's K-pop Rookie of the Month. Big Ocean also became the first-ever recipient of the newly established Social Impact award at the 2025 TikTok Awards, and received a Korean Wave Special Award at the Newsis K-Culture Expo. Within two years of debut, the group performed in more than 20 cities across two U.S. tours and two European tours, and it collaborates with UN agencies including the WHO, UNDP, ITU, and ILO. In 2026, Big Ocean was further appointed as an Honorary Ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), promoting open and inclusive tourism programs—continuing to broaden its social influence.
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