
The main vocalist added that passersby could feel the band’s earnestness in its music when it performed on the streets, saying that experience produced a euphoria. When you jam with the crowd, including our fans, and if they revel in our tune, that hits differently,” he said. “Many people think of performing on the streets as something interesting, but it’s actually a place for us where we can belt out one more song. And outdoor performances are a place where we get to feel and see their sublime support toward us.”Ĭhan added that “the love our fans send is irreplaceable,” saying A.C.E wouldn’t have gotten this high without Choice’s dedication and warmth.ĭong-hun said fans talked a lot about the group’s busking performances. “Our fans always brim us with excitement and happiness when we release or do something new. Busking had given them a glimmer of hope, he added, and the fans were the driving force behind their work. The main vocalist said their guerilla gigs had brought them closer to their fans. “We worked really hard, step by step, with our street performances, which is why I think we were able to build up our fandom, also known as Choice,” Chan said. The bandmates recalled being risk-takers who stood strong while waiting for the opportunity to advance. “I think we won fans over by showcasing our hard work and theatrical performances,” rapper Byeong-kwan said.


But in 2016, A.C.E took the road less traveled and built its musical backbone with busking. Online reality shows and popular audition programs on television often function as gateways for K-pop idol-hopefuls looking to make their debut. But the group’s path to stardom was not an easy one. Its five members have come a long way since then, establishing an energetic presence and delving into unique performance styles. Boy band A.C.E, whose name stands for “Adventure Calling Emotions,” splashed into the music scene with bold ambitions on May 23, 2017.
