Last Sunday, on 14th 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
