So, a few weeks ago, while I was doing coverage on the event with Ji Chang Wook, another event was held simultaneously at another venue. Therefore, I asked two of my friends to cover for me. The following is a retelling of Influence Asia 2017, that saw numerous influencers from 7 Asian countries gather for a night of celebration and acknowledgement of the future of youth inspirers.
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Words by Kelvin (@yjseong90), photos by Kelvin and Lizzy (@wangbbaess).
Hello Readers of THE FEAR!
Kelvin here, representing THE FEAR to report on one of the more prestigious awards held here in the heart of Kay Elle - Influence Asia 2017.
(Booklet pic here and media pass)
Quality power sia. The booklet and the media pass landyard is cekap.
Editor's note: He never gave me the photos for them.
The event was organized and produced by Gushcloud Group, and hosted by Yello Digital Marketing (YDM). This year’s award was held in Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur on April 8th 2017.
7 countries were involved this year around: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and a new country this year – South Korea.
Kickin off the interview session with Luqman and Johanis Sani, who are nominees for Malaysia’s Breakout Influencer and Lifestyle category, respectively
Representatives from Vietnam
Thinh pham (left), Beauty Nominee From Vietnam
Dan Khoo and Shawn Lee
The organizer had chosen big names from individual categories to present the awards today. For instance, like Lily May Mac will be presenting the award for the Lifestyle category, Carli Bybel (USA) and Shannon Harris (New Zealand) to present the Beauty category, parenting guru Judy Travis for the Parenting category, Sririta Jensen (Thailand) for the Fashion category, Liane V for the Youtube Personality category, as well as Anis Nabilah (Malaysia) to present the Food category. Not forgetting, there will be Jessica Jung (South Korea) who will be presenting the Influencer of the Year award.
ALODIAAAAA ALOOOODIAAAAAAA ARGHHHHH
Editor's note: This was also my exact reaction when I saw Alodia in Singapore.
Liane V in the house all the way from the UNITED STATES!
Check out her vines and music video!
Lily May Mac, the Australian-Filipino top Instagram star who has her own makeup collection.
She tried Nasi Lemak Bumbung (not a paid ad) this visit and she really seems to like this country as a holiday destination. Hope to see her again (I err... know some good makan spot)
Dano (left) and Eudduem, representing South Korea for the Fitness category
Edward
The funny pharmacist - Go Taekyung
YEBIN-AH
Jessica!!!
The music was playing together with the interview, so I had to do the classic way of taking down notes with pen and paper. Brief summary from the interview:
Ryan Matjeraie (Hitz.fm) | Jessica
It’s the second time you’ve been here, so what’s your impression of the country?
I love the weather here, I like how it’s really warm and humid, and it makes me wanna jump in the pool. I have not been around here, but I wish to explore more in the future.
Ryan asked about who she wanted to work with, and she said there are many, but the Weeknd was the only name mentioned.
People look up to you and want to do what you do, so what is your biggest advice to do what you do for a living?
If you have something you wanna do, don’t be afraid and try it. Just give it a try
Be yourself?
Yeah, just be yourself and don’t ever regret.
Thailand representatives for Beauty influencer.
Talitha Tan (Malaysia), nominated for the Fitness category
Moving on from the interview, we now head on to the Plentary Hall for the main event.
The two lovely hosts: Sheikh Haikel (Singapore) and Juanita Ramayah (Malaysia)
Editor's note: No photo for this one, too
Kicking off the show is the Top Beauty Influencer award!
The presenters: Carli Bybel and Shannon Harris
Winners are:
Cindercella – Indonesia
Chanwon – Malaysia
Miyake Ng – Singapore
Ssinnim – South Korea
ChangMakeup – Vietnam
Janina Vela – Phillipines
Nutties Ploychompu – Thailand
Cindercella (Indonesia)
Chanwon (Malaysia).
She cute xia
Ssinnim (South Korea)
Next is the Food category.
Winners are:
Anak Jajan – Indonesia
Daniel Ang – Singapore
Starving Time – Thailand
Banzz – South Korea
Eunice Martin – Malaysia
Esheep Kitchen – Vietnam
Cheryl Tiu – Phillipines
Esheep Kitchen (Vietnam)
Eunice Martin (Malaysia)
Banzz (South Korea)
Winner for Parenting are:
Ploy Chidjun – Thailand
Andi Manzano – Phillipines
Amber Young – Singapore
Cheesie – Malaysia,
Jennifer Backdim – Indonesia,
Baby Yebin – South Korea <3 p="">
Andi Manzano (Phillipines)
Ploy Chidjun with the family (Thailand)
Baby Yebin still thinking about her nap and her family (South Korea)
Top Fashion Influencer Awards:
Châu Bùi – Vietnam
Mae Tan – Singapore
Emma Shazleen – Malaysia
Ria Mirinda – Indonesia
Tricia Gosingtian – Philippines
JuneJune Patcha – Thailand
NanJeong Lee – South Korea
Ria Miranda (Indonesia)
June June Patcha (Thailand).
She’s been giving off this friendly vibe which somewhat attracts people to her. I still remember her from this ad
NanJeong Lee (South Korea)
Fitness category winners:
Sandra Riley Tang – Singapore
Joanna Soh – Malaysia
Melanie Putria – Indonesia
Gretchen Ho – Philippines
Meiji Anoma – Thailand
Euddeum Shim – South Korea
Linn Nguyen (Erin) – Vietnam
Meiji Anoma (Thailand) – Year 2015 and 2017 Winner
The lovely Euddeum Shim (South Korea)
The chili padi of Malaysia – Joanna Soh
Lifestyle category winners:
Naomi Neo – Singapore
Cupcake Aisyah – Malaysia
Elle Yamada – Indonesia
Joyce Spring – Philippines
Pimtha – Thailand
Josub – South Korea
Pimtha (Thailand).
It took just one glance, and she just swept me out of my feet. Mak, I nak kahwin dengan dia boleh? *serious face*
Neighbourhood country sweetheart – Naomi Neo (Singapore)
Elle Yamada (Indonesia).
This category macam imba xia the level of good looking people.
Breakout Influencer winners are:
Claudine Craig – Thailand
Wil Dasovich – Philippines
Michelle Tan – Singapore
Luqman Podolski – Malaysia
Jennifer Bachdim – Indonesia
1 Million Dance Studio – South Korea
Rocker Nguyen – Vietnam
The pretty Claudine Craig (Thailand), who appeared on Hormones Season 3
Luqman Podolski (Malaysia).
Inilah dia sebab English aku masuk longkang! Budak Wicet ke... Myvi ke... Hape2 jelah... Sila Meninggal! (Adib looking for a kamus)
Youtube Personality winners:
Yan Kay Kay – Singapore
JinnyboyTV (Jin) – Malaysia
Lloyd Cadena – Philippines
Joel Bennett – South Korea
Arief Muhammad – Indonesia
Jvevermind – Vietnam
Thailand – Jannine Weigel
Yan Kay Kay (Singapore)
Jannine Weigel (Thailand).
Her hair is dyed using unicorn horn dust (jk)
Joel Bennett from South Korea, who just came from London, who will go to Singapore right after this event in Malaysia
Youtube Channel winners
Wil Dasovich – Philippines
My Mate Nate –Thailand
Wah! Banana – Singapore
JinnyboyTV – Malaysia
Suhye Park – Korea
FAPTV – Vietnam
Tim2One – Indonesia
FAPTV (Vietnam)
The day wasn’t only graced by so many famous social media personalities, there were great performance that came along with it. There were performances by Lion City Boy (Singapore), Defam (Malaysia), Project E.A.R (ASEAN), Noo Phuoc Thinh (Vietnam), Tulus (Indonesia).
-- OMG PLEASE LISTEN TO TULUS PLEASE. (I gotta say, It’s better live though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xNp8sjMOiU) --
Editor's note: This is one of many unpaid ads this guy has plugged into his report.
The last stage of the night was by one of the most celebrated person in the house: Jessica Jung. After falling out with her previous South Korean girl group Girls Generation, she debuted as a solo artist, where her hit songs Fly and Wonderland have received positive response on YouTube and by her fans.
Jessica’s fans that were present sang Happy Birthday to her in advance (her actual birthday being April 18th) and it was a beautiful scene. What a way to end the night.
It was a great night overall, where I got to meet some of the biggest names in the social media scene.
I would like to take this chance to give my biggest thanks to Daoz, who trusted me to cover this event. I’m really grateful for the opportunity.
Kudos to Gushcloud and YDM media for the great memories and hope to see you all again! Peace out.
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That's all for this entry. Hope you guys liked the different perspective brought to you by Kelvin. I know he put in a lot of local slang but I allowed it as that's what he's all about. Do give your feedback on this style of reportage/coverage. If you liked it, I'll see if I can hire Kelvin and Lizzy again, and other reporters in the future to give THE FEAR some extra flair and uniqueness. God knows you must be bored to death with me by now (please don't be).
Thanks for checking this entry out. Until next time, take care.
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