Last Sunday, on 14^th of June 2015, a Kpop group that is known for being concept-dol called VIXX was invited to be the judge for Kpop World Festival held by KBS World in association with Astro Circle. The multitalented group consists of N (leader), Leo (main vocal), Ken, Ravi (rapper), Hongbin, and Hyuk.

We were invited to the press conference session that was held at 2:00PM of the same day at Just Seafood, Sunway Giza Mall. The emcee was Hani Fadzil, who is a local radio’s DJ. It started with VIXX’s short introduction in Bahasa Melayu and proceeded with photo time.

The event proceeded with Q&A session and media representatives were given the chance to ask questions to VIXX. Below are the questions which were picked and answered by VIXX:

Question: Since you are going to be judges for today’s event, what are your criteria for the judgments?

Answer by N: I know how much they practice and although it’s also important, I believe that the core element of a great team should be team work, just like VIXX, so I will look after the team work for this competition

Question: What is your advice for the contestants?

Answer by Hongbin: Don’t be nervous and enjoy your stage as much as you can.

Question: Since you have experienced as trainees, how would you judge (the contestants)? Will you judge them from your idol point of view or trainee’s stand point?

Answer by Ravi: It has been 3 years since our debut, so I will be judging them from an idol’s point of view and see how much they had practice and how much they managed to deliver on stage

Question (for Ravi): Since you are going on a show, Show Me The Money 4, and there are a lot of underground rappers going on the show, so is there anyone that you see as your ultimate rival?

Answer by Ravi: There are a lot of rappers that I like, for example Swings and Vasco, Zico and Beenzino, so I just want to say that I respect them (side note: The question was mistranslated in Korean)

Question: Since this is your third time in Malaysia, did you pick up any Malay words and if you have, can you please share with us

Answer by Hyuk: We finally came back to Malaysia yesterday, and we went out to eat with the producers at a famous restaurant. The word that I learned was sama-sama (you’re welcome).

Answer by Ken: Hari ini sangat gembira (I am very happy today).

Question: Are they (VIXX) going to come here for UTOPIA concert? Because before this they have went to Singapore so I wonder if they are going to come for a concert in Malaysia

Answer by N: If there is a chance to do so, of course we would love to come. But not just concerts, we hope there are lots of chances for us to come and meet Malaysian fans. Terima kasih (thank you)

As an ending speech, Hyuk spoke up to say that he is very thankful that everybody came all the way to see VIXX, and even if they did not get the opportunity to come to Malaysia that often, they are very thankful for the continuous love and support. He added if there is any chances arise, they want to come to Malaysia more often so the fans can finally meet them. Hongbin added more that they came as judges for 2015 Kpop World Festival in Malaysia, so they hope they can enjoy the atmosphere.

For the pictures of the press conference , check it out from https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.683150135150579.1073741837.223832971082300&type=3