"THE WORLD OF K-POP" ft. AleXa - OfflineTV Podcast #5
[00:00 - 01:25]Person is an expert in K-pop and discusses how people can get into the industry
[00:15 - 01:12]They introduce themselves as a guest on the Offline TV podcast, episode 383
[01:25 - 01:47]They were born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and their father is from New York while their mother is from Korea
[01:31 - 03:41]They end by saying that K-pop is not typically associated with Oklahoma, but they are proud to represent their home state.
[01:47 - 03:08]They got into K-pop in 2008 and were introduced to it by a friend in middle school
[02:49 - 04:09]They learned dance covers and posted them on Instagram, which led to them winning a trip to Korea
[04:09 - 04:53]Their parents' expectations were low when they expressed interest in becoming a performer, but changed their minds when they saw their success
[04:32 - 06:19]They discuss the lack of racial diversity in Oklahoma and their personal experiences with racism
[05:14 - 06:12]Their parents' expectations were low when they expressed interest in becoming a performer, but changed their minds when they saw their success
[06:19 - 07:24]They mention the growing representation of Asians in media, such as the success of the Korean show "Squid Game"
[06:45 - 08:09]They end by saying that K-pop is not typically associated with Oklahoma, but they are proud to represent their home state.
[06:52 - 07:29]They mention the growing representation of Asians in media, such as the success of the Korean show "Squid Game"
[08:10 - 09:59]Their parents' expectations were low when they expressed interest in becoming a performer, but changed their minds when they saw their success
[10:00 - 10:24]They end by saying that K-pop is not typically associated with Oklahoma, but they are proud to represent their home state.
[10:24 - 12:04]The speaker's brother is a gamer, but she only watches playthroughs and has interest in gaming.
[10:37 - 11:47]The speaker's company is ZB Label, a subsidiary of a giant music video production company.
[10:56 - 13:07]She loves watching RuPaul's Drag Race and has specialties in ballet, dancing, and acrobatics.
[11:16 - 13:01]The speaker is 4'11'' but her label falsely listed her as 4'12'' and speaking Russian.
[13:08 - 13:42]She went from performing in front of nobody in Korea due to lockdown to a large audience in the US.
[13:14 - 14:10]The speaker's brother is a gamer, but she only watches playthroughs and has interest in gaming.
[14:10 - 15:30]The speaker recently sang the national anthem at the Dodger Stadium in front of 46,000 people.
[14:17 - 14:51]The pandemic has affected promotions in Korea, with no audiences allowed at music shows.
[15:31 - 16:35]The speaker's brother is a gamer, but she only watches playthroughs and has interest in gaming.
[16:42 - 17:08]The most common way to get into K-pop is through online auditions, where companies ask for a minute of singing, dancing, rapping, and acting.
[17:09 - 17:21]The speaker's brother is a gamer, but she only watches playthroughs and has interest in gaming.
[17:21 - 18:12]The most common way to get into K-pop is through online auditions, where companies ask for a minute of singing, dancing, rapping, and acting.
[18:13 - 18:26]The speaker's company is ZB Label, a subsidiary of a giant music video production company.
[18:26 - 19:44]The speaker does not diet but stays in shape through dancing every day and not indulging in greasy food.
[19:31 - 19:36]She believes in staying hydrated and encourages the interviewer to keep trying to dance.
[19:44 - 20:44]The speaker and her friend made cameo appearances in the music video.
[19:54 - 20:37]The speaker saw one of their music videos, "Bomb," and was impressed by the amount of work put into it.
[20:00 - 20:32]The production value for the music video was high, with a large team and 12 hours of filming for a five-second shot.
[20:44 - 21:16]The fire in the music video was real and the gas fumes were strong.
[20:57 - 21:22]The speaker had to wear heavy, uncomfortable costumes for the music videos.
[21:24 - 22:00]The speaker was injured during filming, but it was all worth it for the final product.
[21:30 - 22:40]The production value for the music video was high, with a large team and 12 hours of filming for a five-second shot.
[22:00 - 22:34]The music videos have a storyline that connects them in a multiverse.
[22:07 - 22:27]The speaker's favorite music video is "Revolution" and it involved combat and explosions.
[22:41 - 23:06]The speaker is involved in the creative process and her love for sci-fi and cyberpunk is reflected in the concepts of the music videos.
[23:06 - 23:28]The fire in the music video was real and the gas fumes were strong.
[23:29 - 23:40]The speaker was injured during filming, but it was all worth it for the final product.
[23:41 - 25:32]The production value for the music video was high, with a large team and 12 hours of filming for a five-second shot.
[23:47 - 24:33]The speaker had to learn the choreography in a short amount of time before filming.
[24:39 - 24:46]The speaker's company, ZB Label, is known for high-quality production in their music videos.
[24:54 - 25:07]The speaker saw one of their music videos, "Bomb," and was impressed by the amount of work put into it.
[25:07 - 25:14]The music videos have a storyline that connects them in a multiverse.
[25:15 - 26:23]The speaker was injured during filming, but it was all worth it for the final product.
[26:10 - 26:23]The speaker discusses a past situation where they were asked to take a break, but they declined and kept going.
[26:23 - 27:11]They mention branching out into acting and doing a horror-themed episode for the series.
[26:29 - 26:46]They mention their fandom name, AI-troopers, and their love for AI and sci-fi.
[26:46 - 27:05]The speaker reveals that their interest in sci-fi started when they were a child, and they list some of their favorite works, such as Star Wars and The Matrix.
[27:11 - 28:07]The speaker discusses a past situation where they were asked to take a break, but they declined and kept going.
[28:08 - 29:29]They mention being in America for meetings with their American label, as well as fan meetings and attending a sports event.
[29:30 - 30:21]The speaker talks about the success of a series called Kue them, which they were a part of, and hints at their involvement in an upcoming season.
[30:21 - 31:57]They mention struggling with being an imposter in the game.
[30:28 - 31:17]The speaker talks about playing the game Among Us with friends, including K-pop star Jay.
[31:57 - 32:35]They mention struggling with being an imposter in the game.
[32:37 - 34:03]The speaker talks about their experience with K-pop, mentioning that some artists train for 10 years before debuting.
[34:05 - 36:10]They discuss how Tom Holland became Spider-Man after being a gymnast and ballet dancer.
[34:13 - 35:22]The guest, Alexa, shares that her dream is to become an actor and potentially be cast in the upcoming Shang-Chi movie.
[34:33 - 34:44]She mentions the lack of Asian-American actors in Hollywood and how she hopes to break that barrier.
[35:30 - 35:35]The podcast hosts are encouraging of her dream and suggest she take acting classes.
[35:53 - 37:08]The guest reveals that she has potential in the entertainment industry and is pursuing her dream.
[36:10 - 36:43]The guest, Alexa, shares that her dream is to become an actor and potentially be cast in the upcoming Shang-Chi movie.
[37:10 - 38:28]They discuss the intensity of the entertainment industry, particularly in Korea.
[38:15 - 39:24]The guest reveals that she has potential in the entertainment industry and is pursuing her dream.
[39:06 - 40:24]The guest shares that she has a dog named Mabi and the hosts share about their own pets.
[40:05 - 40:50]The guest reveals that she has potential in the entertainment industry and is pursuing her dream.
[40:50 - 41:21]The guest mentions her upcoming projects, including a music video, but cannot reveal details due to non-disclosure agreements.
[41:21 - 41:53]The hosts express their admiration for the guest's talent and potential.
[41:35 - 41:46]The guest reveals that she has potential in the entertainment industry and is pursuing her dream.
[42:41 - 43:53]The hosts joke about the guest's idol status and her ability to curse as a K-pop artist.
[42:57 - 44:01]The podcast ends with the hosts thanking the guest and announcing their next episode.