By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Compared to the United States where contemporary Christian music (CCM) is considered a genre in the music industry, Korea has yet to open its doors to the trend. Among those devoted people who wish to change this is POS, a CCM group and Sohyang, its lead singer.
POS, meaning ``light'' in Greek, is holding a concert June 7 at Olympic Hall, a fairly popular venue among singers here. But in an interview with The Korea Times, Sohyang and Zion, fellow member and leader of the group, said they were not used to big performances in Korea and that it has been a long time since they had an interview with the local press.
``I'm not really interested in fame or money. I cannot imagine the burden of becoming famous; the responsibility as not only a singer but also a devoted Christian,'' the 30-year-old lead singer laughed.
Having dreamt of doing many things including being a cartoonist and an interpreter, Sohyang started singing with POS when she was in high school. Performing at churches and religious events, she eventually became famous among churchgoers and CCM lovers as the small girl with the big voice. The group has been quite busy holding performances abroad, including the United States, Australia and France.
Even before the interview, POS said they arrived in Seoul just a few days ago after performing at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church, New York. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is one of the most prominent and talented choirs in the U.S., winning six Grammies, including one for Best Gospel Choir.