Kapacity for FRONTRUNNER Magazine
“For the past 20 years, Korean students at the University of Pennsylvania have created a safe haven for other talented East Asian students to showcase their musical talent. From biology labs to decrepit basements on Locust Walk and frat parties, their presence has expanded, carrying forward a legacy of experimentation and cultural representation.
Kapacity began as a Korean rock band of, by, and for Korean international students looking for a community far from home. Over time, the band has evolved into a multi-genre, multi-ethnic group of nearly 20 members that blends their cultural interests with indie, alternative rock, and pop.
I sat with five of its members; Dana Bang senior and master’s student, Class of ‘27; Co-President and Keyboardist; studying Cognitive Science and Product Design; Peter Cho - Junior, Class of ‘27; Music Director; studying Philosophy; Brandon Yan - Junior and master’s student, Class of ‘27; Lead Guitarist; studying Computer Science; Jinhyeok (James) Kim - Junior undergraduate; Co-President, Keyboardist and Drummer; studying Mathematics and Physics; Paul Kim - Class of ‘27; Wharton-studying Finance and Legal Studies; Bassist and audio technician.”
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