By Ines Min
Staff reporter
The heat has taken its toll across the world, and it’s that time of year when people start deserting the city centers for cooler respites. In France, Paris empties, giving way to the beckoning countryside; Americans take their vacations at swimming holes across the continent; Koreans head to the beach and party.
This Saturday a massive line-up of international DJs will be making their way to the Haeundae Grand Hotel, Busan, for the 2010 Extreme Urban Night. Party organizers Blue Spirit ― which has helped bring in such acts as Benny Benassi and Armin van Buuren and sponsors the Global Gathering music fest ― brings together Japanese and local acts for the group’s first major event outside of Seoul.
Fantastic Plastic Machine (FPM), Verbal, Revolver 69, DJ Kawasaki and a special performance by Coco Star will comprise the line-up.
FPM, real name Tomoyaki Tanaka, is a Japanese musician who has taken the world with his shibuya-kei and house numbers. Verbal is formerly of the iconic hip-hop group m-flo and now a part of the Teriyaki Boyz, and the two artists will also play joint sets.
Revolver 69 is comprised of the renowned Korean actor and DJ Ryoo Seung-bum, who was last seen in his role of the historical comedy ``The Servant,’’ and DGuru.
DJ Kawasaki is another acclaimed Japanese disc-jockey and producer who has been steadily gaining fame here.
The special show by Coco Star, a British dance vocalist, is sure to keep the crowds on their feet with her energy and impressive range.
The 2010 Extreme Urban Night takes place at the Haeundae Grand Hotel Convention Hall, Saturday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day. Tickets cost 30,000 won, while VIP tables are also available. For more information visit www.bluespirit.co.kr or call (02) 3141-5300, (010) 6628-5300.