Denmark is continuing its preparations for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (DMGP) 2024. As the artists gear up for the final on February 17th, Rory speaks to CHU CHU. She is vying to represent Denmark in Malmö with her song “The Chase (Zoom Zoom)”.
Check out our interview with CHU CHU here!
Together, Rory and CHU CHU talk about her entry to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, the hidden feminist message behind the song and how she hopes to bring Asian representation onstage. She also tells us about her secret Eurovision past and her little-known passion for the drums. As well as this, she offers some extra recommendations for her music if you like “The Chase (Zoom Zoom)”.
About CHU CHU
CHU CHU is the stage name of Camilla Chu Xu Bjørner, a -year-old who lives in Copenhagen. Born and raised between Denmark, China and the United States, CHU CHU has been in the music industry for years. She first took up singing at an early age, and now as an adult, had string of hits at home and aboad. Her entry for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix – “The Chase (Zoom Zoom)” – is written by Emma Lincoln, Nina Vejen Henriksen, Merle Pi Madsen, Amy Jeyasri Larsen and Christopher Engel Snitkjæ. Speaking about the song, CHU CHU said:
Sangen repræsenterer en rejse gennem smerte og genoprejsning, og jeg kan ikke vente med at dele den her emotionelle oplevelse med jer alle.
The song represents a journey through pain and recovery, and I can’t wait to share this emotional experience with you all.
CHU CHU, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 entrant
Denmark’s Eurovision journey
Denmark first participated in the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1957 and notched up their first win in 1963 with Grethe and Jørgan Ingmann’s “Dansevise”. Denmark later earned two third-place finishes in 1988 and 1989 but was then relegated three times in 1994, 1996, and 1998. They finally achieved their second victory in 2000 with the Olsen Brothers’ “Fly on the Wings of Love”, and have missed the Grand Final seven times since the introduction of the semi-finals. A six-year qualification streak from 2008 culminated in its third win in 2013 with Emmelie de Forrest’s “Only Teardrops”.
Denmark’s most recent participation saw them being represented by Reiley with the song “Breaking My Heart”. After opening the second semi-final in Liverpool, Reiley finished in 14th place receiving just 6 points from the televote.
What do you think about our interview with CHU CHU? Do you think “The Chase (Zoom Zoom)” would be a good entry for Denmark in 2024? Where does the song fall in your rankings? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Threads, Tumblr and Bluesky as we look ahead to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024!
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