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Korean B-boys battle in Brixton

The UK B-boy Championships World Finals take place in Brixton tomorrow. As usual, there’s strong competition from Korean B-boys.

In the main competition – for Crews – Korea is represented by Jinjo, consisting of B-boys Wing | Skim | Hong 10 | Vero | Octopus | Stony | Fleta | F.E.

Jinjo
Jinjo

This Korean contingent travel half way across the globe to represent the toughest bboy scene in the world. Hyped form their first major title victory, the UK Championship Korean qualifier this crew on the come up will be keen to prove to the rest of Korea and the world they are the new superstars of Asia. Led by BC1 contender Wing and backed up with bboy legend Hong10 they bring hunger, youth, dynamics and creativity. A crew whose presence will fill the stage with routines rarely seen in such quantity and quality. This is an army on a mission, ready to rock the World Finals.

Skim
Skim

Jinjo’s Skim also appears in the Solo B-boy competition, while Hozin and Olleh compete respectively in the Poppers and Lockers classes.

Hozinolleh

Hozin (left) and Olleh

The event is at the O2 Brixton Academy on 11 October. Here’s one of the promotional videos:

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