4X4 STUDIO

4X4 STUDIO (Korean: 포바이포 스튜디오) is a KPOP dance cover group based in Seoul, South Korea.

History
4X4 STUDIO was created in March 2020. The studio's YouTube channel was teased on March 2, 2020, and they released their first ever cover of DAWN's "MONEY", on March 3, 2020. Since then, they have been continually uploading their covers and growing their fanbase, surpassing 5,000 subscribers on August 20, 2020, 10,000 subscribers on September 4th, 2020 , 100,000 subscribers on December 10th, 2020 , and 400,000 subscribers on July 18th, 2021.

The name "4x4" refers to the four-wheel-drive (4WD) in SUVs and cars. The director of the studio, when thinking of a name, saw "4x4" written on the back of a car he was riding this, and told himself, "If there is nothing better than this, let's go with 4x4."

Over the years, 4X4 STUDIO has created four separate units within the group, which are 4TEN, AILEEN, HRM, and TMS. TMS is no longer active, but the other groups continue to produce content. While each group has distinct members, members from different groups often perform together in the covers that have been uploaded.

Apart from the groups, 4X4 STUDIO also releases solo covers.

Dance Covers
4X4 STUDIO's most notable type of video content they release are dance covers of KPOP songs. They are commonly group dances, but the studio has often released solo covers as well. In these solo covers, there are often background dancers who are also usually 4x4 crew members. These dance covers are often shot in various locations, and are directed and edited to have the feel of a music video. Members are known to dress up, wear makeup, and spend hours creating these videos. Dance covers can also have associated practice versions, music video versions, or online busking versions.

Choreographies
In addition to dance covers, 4X4 STUDIO is also known to make their original choreographies for certain songs, remixes, and medleys. The members themselves create the dances and also dance to them.

Random Play Dances
One of the most popular types of content that the studio releases are what is called a Random Play Dance. As of September 2021, one of their Random Play Dances have amassed 15 million views on YouTube, making it by far their most popular upload. Their second, third, and fourth most viewed videos are also iterations of a Random Play Dance.

Behind Sketches
4x4 STUDIO occasionally releases Behind Sketches, which are vlog-style videos that detail the process behind making a dance cover. They are often shot from the perspective on one individual, who may or may not be part of the dance cover. These videos show what goes on behind the scenes for a production shoot of a dance cover.

Shorts
The studio also uploads shorts and clips from various videos and are uploaded as YouTube shorts or as posts on TikTok. These clips can range from behind-the-scenes shots of other productions or teasers for upcoming ones.

Reactions
The studio also uploads reaction videos, which show members reacting to music videos and dances, whether it be their own or another groups.

Other Productions
4X4 STUDIO has also uploaded miscellaneous productions such as live performances, a showreel, and more.

Composition
4X4 STUDIO has one director, 3 active crews, and 1 defunct crew. There are currently 20 active members among the 3 active units.

Director
Kim Jong Han is the director of 4X4 STUDIO. He is often heard in Behind Sketches or short clips on various social media. His face is often blurred. He has contributed to many other productions besides ones produced by 4X4 STUDIO.

4TEN
4TEN is an active girl group. They currently have 3 members.

AILEEN
AILEEN is an active girl group. They currently have 5 members.

HRM
HRM is an active guy group. They are the only currently active guy group.

TMS
TMS is a disbanded guy group. They were formed August 24, 2020 and disbanded February 3, 2021 due to several members enlisting in the military.

Other Members
There are also members not associated with any crew. These can be former members who joined and left 4X4 STUDIO before any crews were formed.