The music industry’s explosion has pushed independent artists to make their own way to the top. Dream Perfect Regime (DPR) is one of the most talented crew that has brought extraordinary music and art into the Korean market. With their breakout track Eung Freestyle, DPR’s members have gained attention for their visually entertaining performances, music, and videography.
While some members have come and gone over the years, DPR IAN, DPR LIVE, DPR CREAM, and CLINE have been with DPR since their beginning. Kim Yongwoo, also known as DPR ARTIC, joined the team in 2019, however, he was officially announced as a DPR member in 2023. Currently, Dabin is on hiatus from DPR to focus on his own projects.
Christian Yu, or DPR Ian, hails from Australia and is the director and chief editor for DPR. His directorial work extends beyond DPR, including videos for Mino, Bobby, and BIGBANG’s Taeyang. Ian’s 2021 album, Moodswings In This Order, was a triumph on its own and depicted themes of heartbreak and inner darkness, featuring collaborations with CL and DPR Live on tracks like No Blueberries. The singer continues to release his solo projects.
Kim Kyung-Mo, or DPR CREAM, is the main musical producer for DPR. The artist has over 500 credits in KOMCA’s database, earning him the nickname DPR Mozart. He debuted in 2012 with LAYBACKSOUND, producing and playing instruments on BTS’s Where Did You Come From and songs for Big Naughty, Lim Kim, and Lee Jin Ah. Joining DPR in 2015, he made most of the beats on DPR Live’s debut album and released his own EP, The Voyager 737, in 2019. His audio signature, Yo, Is This Cream? is spoken by DPR Cline.
Before joining DPR, ARTIC DJed regularly at Clubfaze in Busan and other venues like Output Busan, Shelter Seoul, Cakeshop Seoul, Snacc Seoul, and Bolero Seoul. Since September 2018, he’s produced solo tracks on his Soundcloud. ARTIC continues DJing at venues like Shelter Seoul in Itaewon when he can. He’s DJed for DPR at events like DPR LIVE and DPR IAN’s sets at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. ARTIC has producer credits on five DPR songs, including collaborations with DPR CREAM and DPR CLINE.
Dream Perfect Regime (DPR) is a multi-genre music and video group. We create, direct, produce, and edit all types of visual work and curate artists from various musical backgrounds and influences. Based in Seoul, our collective’s main focus is to engage all audiences by actualizing a distinctive audiovisual experience – DPR
Recently, DPR have announced their 2024 The Dream Reborn world tour, featuring 29 dates across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. In September and October, the trio will bring their tour to North America, with shows in major cities like Vancouver, Denver, and Boston. They will then head to Latin America for performances in Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Santiago, and Buenos Aires. The European leg will start in late October and run into November, with concerts in countries like the UK, Poland, Germany, and Italy. The tour will wrap up in December with nine shows across the Asia-Pacific region, including stops in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
From Seoul to London and beyond, DPR Ian and his crew are set to bring an intense feast to one’s eyes and ears. With a packed tour schedule and a passion for creating art, the DPR crew is set to shake the world once again.
Tour Dates
JULY 2024
13: Seoul, South Korea, Olympic Hall
14: Seoul, South Korea, Olympic Hall
SEPTEMBER 2024
09: Vancouver, British Columbia, Orpheum
10: Seattle, Washington, WAMU Theater
13: Oakland, California, Fox Theater
15: Los Angeles, California, Shrine Expo Hall
16: Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona Financial Theatre
18: Denver, Colorado, Mission Ballroom
20: Irving, Texas, The Pavillion at Toyota Music Factory
22: Houston, Texas, 713 Music Hall
24: Atlanta, Georgia, Coca-Cola Roxy
27: Washington, D.C., The Anthem
28: New York, New York, The Theater at MSG
30: Boston, Massachusetts, MSG Music Hall at Fenway
OCTOBER 2024
02: Toronto, Ontario, Coca-Cola Coliseum
04: Chicago, Illinois, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
12: Mexico City, Mexico, Palacio de los Deportes
14: São Paulo, Brazil, Komplexo Tempo
18: Santiago, Chile, Teatro Cariola
20: Buenos Aires, Argentina, C Complejo Art Media
27: London, United Kingdom, OVO Arena Wembley
30: Tilburg, Netherlands, 013 Poppodium
31: Berlin, Germany, UberEats Music Hall
NOVEMBER 2024
02: Copenhagen, Denmark, K.B. Hallen
07: Frankfurt, Germany, myticket Jahrhunderthalle
10: Milan, Italy, Fabrique
12: Barcelona, Spain, Razzmatazz
14: Paris, France, Zenith
DECEMBER 2024
04: Auckland, New Zealand, Spark Arena (NEW)
06: Sydney, New South Wales, Hordern Pavilion (NEW)
10: Melbourne, Victoria, Festival Hall (NEW)
12: Singapore, Singapore, Expo Hall 7 (NEW)
14: Jakarta, Indonesia, Beach City International Stadium (NEW)
18: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mega Star Arena (NEW)
20: Bangkok, Thailand (NEW)
22: Hong Kong, China (NEW)
28: New Taipei City, Taiwan (NEW)
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