Diary of a Kpop idol

Variety Shows & Interviews pt. 1

KNOWING BROS

We watched a few episodes of Knowing Bros before attending. In the morning, after doing our morning routine, we went to the set to record the Knowing Bros.

The basic outfit for the show was a blue pleated skirt, a grey or blue sleeveless sweater, and a blue tie. A modified OnA emblem on the uniform and the other props.

I wore the blue pleated skirt with grey sleeveless sweater tucked inside the skirt. Underneath a white shirt and blue tie. Over the outfit was a black robe that up to the hem of the skirt with the OnA emblem. It has wide sleeves, giving a witches look, paired with black chunky Mary Jane with knee-high black socks, a silver Dior bee brooch, silver bee-themed jewelry, and a Cartier silver watch.

We entered the room and introduced ourselves. First, we get to choose a member to sit down with the Match Me segment. Then Guess About Me and so on. We did the Knowing Bros, Weekly Idol, etc.

Here are some questions that were asked in the shows and interviews we attended.
1. How did you first get into music, and what inspired you to pursue it professionally? My second cousin who wants to be an Idol and also my own need for freedom.

2. What artists or genres influenced your sound the most? Big Bang was my favorite artist who brought me into K-pop.

3. What's your favorite song that you've ever released, and why? The First is our debut song, and it's all about having confidence in yourself.

4. How do you balance your personal life with your busy schedule as an idol? I haven't visited my parents for a year now, I think.

5. If you weren't a singer, what other career would you have pursued? I want to be a bioarcheologist, but I am probably a student by now.

6. How has your musical journey evolved from when you first started to where you are now? It is pretty stable.

7. Can you share any memorable experiences from your trainee days? I have this memory of when I was still a trainee at SM, and I was training. Since I was exhausted, I went to have a washroom break and grab some water. After the break, I came back to the practice room. I was training alone since it was already late evening, and I was waiting for my oppa to go home. But I didn't know there was water in the flow, and I was doing a few backflips when I accidentally landed on the water and slipped and fell. I broke my neck and had a few injuries on my legs and arms. I also hit my head and had amnesia for a while.

8. What has been the biggest challenge you've faced as a K-pop group member? Adapting to things that actually that we are not comfortable with,

9. How do you prepare mentally and physically for performances? Just some deep breaths and a few little jumps will do.

10. Is there a particular moment in your career that you are most proud of? Our world tour.

11. What's your process for writing or selecting songs? I am cool with lyrics that have a meaning.

12. Where do you usually find inspiration for your music and lyrics? My daily activities or a story I have read or seen.

13. What is your favorite part of the music-making process-writing, recording, or performing? Performing Obvi (A slang word used by OnA and Nova for Obviously)

14. How do you decide on the overall concept or theme of your albums or songs? Mostly Yuji and Somi are the ones who is in charge of it together with other producers.

15. How do you handle creative blocks or periods when you're not feeling inspired? Just eat healthy and sleep.

16. Do you play any musical instruments? I play guitar, violin, piano and also guqin and pipa.

17. Can you describe the most difficult song you've worked on? Our multi-lingual song Pretty

18. What's the most memorable performance you've had so far? Rockabye with Rami

19. Do you have any pre-performance rituals or routines to calm your nerves? We will just shout and scream.

20. What's your favorite song to perform live, and why? The First is our debut song because it is like a motivational song that makes me keep going and gives me self-confidence.

21. How do you deal with mistakes or mishaps during live performances? Go with the flow, it's important to end the performances without disappointing our Nova.

22. How do you keep your energy levels high during a long concert or tour? Bothering other members makes my energy battery full.

23. Is there a dream stage or venue where you'd love to perform one day? If possible in Russia, I need to have a concert.

24. How do you approach choreography, and how much input do you have in it? Mostly, the choreography of the songs is made by Hani and Lily. I will be the one to modify the steps for live performances.

25. How do you maintain your vocals and stamina for long performances? Born with it *wink*

26. What's your relationship like with your fans, and how do they motivate you? They have hopes for us, and it makes us motivated and keep going.

27. What's one thing you'd like to say to your fans who support you unconditionally? Thank you for your support, but remember not just us; you have to keep going and take care of yourself.

28. Do you ever feel pressure to meet fan expectations, and how do you handle it? I do, and I overcome it by filling and living up to their expectations.

28. How do fan interactions inspire or influence your music and performances? Their genuine smile and happiness.

29. What's the most unique or creative fan project you've seen? For me, it is probably the ocean cleaning project organized by Nova.

30. How do you feel when you see fans covering your songs or choreography? Happy and delighted.

31. What's the craziest or funniest thing a fan has ever done for you? Probably that one time when a fan came in a strawberry outfit asking me to eat her.

32. What goals do you have for the next phase of your music career? Just go with the flow.

33. Is there a particular artist or group you would love to collaborate with in the future? Ariana Grande.

34. What kind of legacy do you want to leave in the music industry? Doing best, and in the future, people will surely remember OnA when they talk about K-pop.

35. How do you see your music evolving in the future? For the better.

36. Do you have any upcoming projects or songs that you're particularly excited about? Yeah, there is an upcoming and we will leave it to the future.

37. Are there any other creative fields you'd like to explore, like acting or fashion? I was a child model, and currently, I am acting. My 2 dramas are out and you can now watch them.

38. What advice would you give to aspiring singers or trainees who look up to you? Keep going you are going to make it now or after.

37. If you could give a message to your future self, what would it be? Hi, Yeim from the Future. I am Yeim from 2019. I think we have done a pretty good job by now, achieving everything we want as always. Remember I am always with you. You can do better every day.