Jump5 Reunion: Lesley Moore-Sawyer is Pregnant!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Btscelebs

Jump5 reunites on December 6th, 2011!

Jump5 (members Chris, Lesley, Brandon, Libby and Brittany) reunited for the first time since 2007 on YouTube. They even returned with joyous news…..  Lesley is pregnant!

 “EXCITING news I finally get to share with you all…our very own Lesley is PREGNANT!!! We’re about to have our very first little (human) jumper!! God is so good,” stated Brittany via her official Facebook page.

Congratulations to Lesley and her husband!

I was a big fan of Jump5 from the years of 2001-2007. I practically grew up listening to their music! During their career, I brought 3 of the DVDs, all of the CDs (minus the Christmas one), and attended as many concerts as I could when they visited the Chicago area. (note: For one of the concerts, I was a volunteer cashier for the merchandise table. I was able to meet them personally after the show, get their autographs, take photos, and I even received a surprise hug from Chris.)

They were not only talented dancers and all around entertaining performers….. they were amazing gymnasts! NO ONE I repeat NO ONE has ever held a candle to their stage performances.  How many singers do you know of that can mix dance, singing and gymnastics in one musical number?

The last concert J5 concert I attended was on October 2007, so that is why I was so excited to see them reunite again. Now the question is, will they ever reunite for another tour in the future?

Image and video source: BrittanyHargestMusic

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Mnet VJ Chrissa Villanueva “Pop”s in on BTSCelebs’ Interview – Part Two

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Btscelebs

Merry Christmas!

The moment you have been waiting for is here. Below is the final installment of our holiday interview sessions! This is the conclusion of BTSCelebs’ in-depth interview with Chrissa Villanueva…….

What was Chrissa’s first job….  her major in college? What about her K-pop crush and the ideal K-pop artist she would want to share the VJ stage with…. the answers to those questions and more are below!

BTSCelebs: What was your first job?

Chrissa: Well, my first “JOB-job” would have to be working at my local movie theatre. The perks of the job were working with my best friend, wearing a hair bow all the time, and singing to my customers to win employee contests. Prior to that, I worked at a costume warehouse where I would repair costumes and help make costumes for musical productions. I never considered it a job because I loved working with my friends and working on costumes. My first acting job EVER would have to be “Make It or Break It” on ABC Family. It was a small role, but it was such a fun show to do! Although I hope to get more acting roles in the future, I love working on “Hello Pop”!

What was your major in college?

In college, I was a Music Major studying Classical Voice. I come from a strong musical theatre background. During my first week as a freshman, I auditioned for their “Music Theatre” class (which happened to be Opera Production, oops). One thing led to another and I started studying classical voice and participating in the opera program. Everything worked out wonderfully for me,  and I wouldn’t trade my training/experience for the the world. It has definitely shaped me into the performer I am today.

Who is your celebrity crush in K-pop and in any other country?

That’s a tough question because their are so many!!! TOP of Big Bang was my K-pop crush because of his style and the way he carries himself on stage when he performs. Although… after seeing Si Won of Super Junior at MAMA I almost had to change my answer! I’m just stuck in a pickle!

If you had the chance to co-VJ with any K-pop singer, who would it be and why?

If I had the chance to co-VJ with any K-pop artist, it would have to be Dynamic Duo. I had to chance to meet Choiza and Gaeko at MAMA and they are a fun pair of dudes! Our personalities seem to match well with each, and hosting a show or event with them would be such a blast! I’d be worried about getting the job done though. Tons of silliness and laughter would ensue! That’s not such a bad thing because it would mean that we’re having an awesome!

We send a  Special Thanks to Chrissa and  Hannah at Mnet for the wonderful “holiday” interview. 

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Mnet’s VJ Chrissa Villanueva says “Hello” to BTSCelebs – Part One

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Btscelebs

Meet Ms. Chrissa Villanueva [photographed above in the pink evening gown]. She is Mnet America‘s (aka Mnet LA) newest VJ.

After a nationwide search (promoted on Allkpop) in the summer of 2011, Mnet chose Chrissa to host their brand new K-pop show entitled “Hello Pop“. The interactive show began on October 1oth for the American cable viewing audiences. Since then, Chrissa has interacted with fans on Skype for “Hello Pop” and even traveled to Singapore to be a part of the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards!

Below is part one of our interview with Chrissa. She explains her audition journey and what life as a VJ is really like Behind The Scenes.

BTSCelebs: How did you audition to be a Mnet’s [Hello Pop] VJ?

Chrissa: I sent in my headshot and resume to audtion

Is your first audition video available for us to view online?

They didn’t film our initial audition, but you can view my callback video on YouTube. 

Please tell us the steps in your audition process

After sending in my headshot and resume, they asked me to come into the studio to see me in person. When I got there, I was waiting with a group of girls who were auditioning separately. We were given a simple music video introduction to 2NE1’s  “I Am The Best” video and had a mini interview afterwards. Then, they called me back with the other finalists for the final round. It was definitely nerve-wracking and exciting all at the same time. It was one of the coolest audtions I had ever had the experience doing. Then, the videos of the finalists were up for the whole world to watch and vote. Fans cast their votes and the rest is history! It was definitely a really exciting experience. 

What is it like to be a VJ? Do you enjoy your work?

I love being a VJ! I get to talk about K-pop 24/7. and have the chance to interact with fans about their love for K-pop. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, I get to hang out and interview K-pop artists for “Hello Pop”. What is more exciting than that?  My favorite part of being a VJ is just simply being myself on the show. My style on the show and all of the cheesy jokes are 100% me in real life. It’s funny when we skype with fans because they ask me if  what I wear is a special outfit for the show. I always end up saying “Nope, this is how I always dress!” I am so thankful to Mnet for allowing me to be myself , because it’s rare to find a show that embraces your personality and explores my love of K-pop with others. I was recently given the opportunity to host the Red Carpet for the Mnet Asian Music Awards in Singapore, and the experience was mind-blowing. I got to travel overseas for the first time, hang out with K-pop stars, and talk to the fans who make our show possible. I continue to ask myself if this is really my “job”, because it is so awesome. I’m just incredibly grateful to be a part of this ever-growing K-pop movement. 

What was Chrissa’s first job, her major in college? What about her K-pop crush and the ideal K-pop artist she would want to share the VJ stage with…. the answers to those questions await you in part two of our interview with Mnet’s new VJ princess next week!

We send a  Special Thanks to Hannah at Mnet.

All rights to the images belong to CJ E&M, Mnet, Chrissa Villanueva, and Michelle Chia (featured in the first image).

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DR Gives Us the BTS – Part Two

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Btscelebs
The moment you have been waiting for has arrived! BTSCelebs brings you part two of our in-depth interview with DR.
He discusses the pros and cons of songwriting/producing, the music producing process, his interest in international music genres and his current dating status.
BTSCelebs: What are the pros and cons of songwriting/producing? 
DR: The business of writing and producing can be really tough for someone to break in, especially at a high level like with major artists and major record labels.  My simple answer is the hard part about it is how long it takes, how much work goes into it, how many rejections you have to take before getting even one yes and the fact that you don’t even get paid that much if at all when you’re struggling to make it as a songwriter or producer.  The great part is when you finally have a few hit records or you start to break into the industry at a high level, all the challenges, rejections and uphill battles you fought when you were trying to make it become completely worth it.  Of course one of the best things about songwriting/production is the fact that I am blessed to get to do what I love for a living and I never take that for granted. 
With the growing popularity of Nigerian artists outside of Africa, will you venture into African music markets?
Not many people out there know that I was actually born in Kenya, Africa, before my family moved to North America when I was really young.  I already have a taste of African music in my system.  I do believe that one should develop their talents and creative expression to a level that is outstanding for what they do.  While I can appreciate Nigerian music or traditional African music or any world music for that matter I know that’s not my forte.  There are people who are amazing at writing and producing certain genres and styles of music out there that I might also be good at if that was my calling, but it’s not.  I’ve already realized what drives me to write and produce along with what I’m good at, so I stick to that and try to develop that further instead of dive into other genres and styles that are foreign to me.  I always, however,  leave the seed of opportunity planted so if there was ever an African music project that came my way for some reason and it felt right, why not?
What is the approximate time frame for lyrics to be put to music?

This could vary in so many ways.  There’s no approximate time.  You could have a song written for a male and then a female artist picks it up and you have to rewrite with a female perspective in mind.  Sometimes you have to change the whole song because it went to a completely different artist or project.  Sometimes you write for an artist and they only want a few changes on the song to fit the project.  Sometimes they want exactly what you write with no changes.  Even past that you may write and rewrite several times just because you’re personally not happy with certain parts of a song.  Sometimes you can write a song in a couple of hours, sometimes a few days, sometimes after editing and rewriting one song could take months.  Sometimes you can co-write with different writers and that is a completely different time span again.  What I find to be a good consistent trend is to go into a writing and production session knowing that you will finish writing a song by the end of that session.  Sometimes it flows really fast and you’re done in a few hours, and sometimes you’re there for the whole day.  Consistent professionals are usually really fast at cutting a song.

Do you have a girlfriend?

At the moment no girlfriend.  I’m single 😉

We hope you find that lucky lady soon! BTSCelebs would like to sincerely thank DR for the exclusive interview.

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Denzil Remedios Chats with BTSCelebs – Part One

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Btscelebs
Denzil Remedios is in the house!
BTSCelebs recently interviewed producer, singer and songwriter Denzil Remedios. The Canadian music man has worked with many tip toppy American artists and projects during his career and now he is braving the waters of Kpop.
Are you ready for part one of our interview?  The interview starts now:
BTSCelebs: How did you start writing songs for K-Pop mega-groups like Super Junior? (question courtesy of BTSCelebs team member Kevin) 

Denzil: I was always writing for artists and projects mainly in the US.  This allowed me to gain a catalog of diverse material that was either written specifically for artists or sometimes just ideas for something new that I just wanted to write about.  While working in New York with my friend and super-talented producer Reefa (The Game, Notorious BIG, Fabulous), he introduced me to Ryan Jhun from Marcan Ent. They were already working on the Super Junior album “Bonamana” and before we knew it, we were writing on the hit song “No Other” along with a few more songs for the album.  Forming a good, tight relationship with Reefa, 12keyz (my production and writing partner), Ryan Jhun and the rest of the Marcan team is how I basically started writing and producing for Kpop artists.

If you could tour with any artist, who would it be and why? 

I couldn’t choose just one group or artist.  I already had the opportunity to tour world-wide with several artists over my career and it’s because of those amazing experiences that I know I couldn’t pick just one group.  That’s because I had a special experience with everyone I went on tour with and all the artists brought me a different experience.  I think being on tour with any of the artists I have written and produced for would be a lot of fun because I was involved in the creation of the album.  In Kpop the energy and work that goes into these records and the shows are really intense.  They require a lot of work from the artists and musicians and people don’t always see the hard work.  While I think it would be a lot of fun to tour again, there’s also a part of me that is more dedicated to being in the studio writing and producing right now. But, I’ll always have the urge to tour and travel again.

What advice would you give to brand new songwriters? Any legal advice? 

I would encourage new songwriters to develop their craft.  While you should be open to criticism from others about your work, you should choose who you take advice from.  The better professional advice you get the better, but keep in mind that even professionals sometimes look at your work objectively and may overlook a good song, or sometimes it’s just not right for their particular project but it would be perfect for someone else.  A big factor I always try to encourage a new songwriter to figure out is whether they are writing as a hobby [for themselves] or whether they are trying to write for an audience/to sell, because deciding between the two is the most important decision when it comes to the music business.  You wouldn’t open a beef burger shop in a area full of vegetarians, right?  In the same way you need to study your audience and write for them.  They are the consumer.  If you’re not making them happy and they’re not interested in your songs you have to change your writing and style until you can adapt to your audience. Legally speaking it’s always a good idea to track and keep records of what you’ve created and who you created it with.  It’s a good idea to discuss the splits, publishing and shares of all songs soon after it’s been created so there’s no confussion if your work ever takes off, but there is a fine line between being overly obsessive about contracts and paperwork and just being creative and letting music and ideas flow before interrupting it with legalities and splits.  Having an entertainment lawyer in your corner is a great idea for advice and help in these matters.

Do you have a “guilty pleasure”? (question courtesy of BTSCelebs team member Anna) 

Wow, well there’s probably a few of guilty pleasures I could tell you about.  But I’ll mention 2.  One is definitely shoes!  Love shoes.  Boots, sneakers, dressy, casual, whatever, just love my shoes!  There are definitely a few that I’ve bought that I never even wore.  One more guitly pleasure would be that I’m a techy and instrument geek!  I love the latest and greatest in new gadgets and toys.  Whether it’s the latest phone, the latest keyboard or software or laptop or headphones, I’m all over it!

Stay Tuned for Part Two NEXT WEEK! Denzil will discuss the pros and cons of songwriting/producing, the music producing process, his interest in international music genres and his current dating status.

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BTSCelebs Conducts a Twitter-view with 6Theory’s founder Johnny Noh

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Btscelebs

This holiday season is just getting better at BTSCelebs!

On November 18th, BTSCelebs CEO held a Twitter-view (via @KimHyunJoongFan) with Kpop extraordinaire Mr. Johnny Noh.

Who is Mr. Noh? He is the mastermind and co-founder of 6theory, Allkpop, Tokyohive.

This K-pop CEO dropped into our Twittersphere to answer 6 questions (in honor of 6theory) from BTSCelebsCEO and our entire team. He talked about the birth of his company, his celebrity crush, his new girl band and much more.

Without futher ado, check out his entire Twitter-view below:

BTSCelebs: Mr. Hi @johnnynoh ….Thank you for joining us today. 1st Question: How was @6theory born? 

Johnny Noh:  6Theory was founded as we launched allkpop and tokyohive. The name was based off of the 6 degrees of separation…  as we are in the business of connecting fans with one another globally, as well as with their favorite stars.

Great Concept. Fans are definitely connecting on your sites. 2nd Q: Who is your celeb crush?

I don’t really have a celeb crush, but I do like HyunA’s solo work. Her style and stage presence are very polished.

Wow…the sexy HyunA (4minute) haha……  3rd Q: Was running an entertainment news reporting company always your dream?

Working in Entertainment was my dream, more specifically creating content. allkpop was the first step, but yes, all of this has definitely been a dream come true.We all work extremely long hours and even sleep at the office, bc we love what we do.

You have proven dreams come true…..  Let’s talk a little about your new girl group @newfostyle…. 4th Q: What is your vision for the future of New F.O.?

So, we all have invested a lot of heart and effort into this project and at this point, our main vision is to ensure that our girls have a successful career and that we do everything in our power to help support their dreams

We are all anticipating their debut. All the best to@newfostyle …. fighting

I went off a little on a tangent, but in addition to all of that, we want to take a lot of unique approaches and really do things that most ent labels never do, we def. want to get the fans involved, whether it’s taking a fan along with us and the group to a music bank performance, or whatever else we can think of and really show what it’s like bts

No, not at all….Your explanation really helped us learn more about the backstory of @newfostyle

 5th Q: There have been several attempts to study the racial make-up of K-Pop listeners, What is your guess on the percentage of the nationality of groups that love KPop?  – (Question courtesy of team member Kevin)

 How should I explain this? From our stats, we have readers from all over the world, and all different ethnicities. I think that around 30% are Korean and the rest are other ethnicities/nationalities

6th Q: Is there an artist/group you think can without a doubt make it in US? – (Question courtesy of team member Anna)

Honestly, I think it’s still a little too early, but I’d probably have to say… 2NE1 has the best shot at this point.. their style and swag I believe fits best with western culture

They are Kpop ‘s representative girl group in swag department. That was our last question, but I do have one…. more thing to say about @newfostyle you mentioned the “bts”. That is what we stand for .. .BTSCelebs…

YES!

thank you again for joining us and we will keep our eye on @newfostyle and @6theory as your company makes its…. official debut in Kpop.  Your plans in Kpop sound very exciting. 

Thank you for the interview opportunity. Everyone check out #BTSCelebs!

BTSCelebs wish Johnny Noh and the rest of the 6theory the best in all their endeavors  Thank You, Mr. Noh for the exclusive Twitter-view.

Image sources: All rights to the photos belong to Johnny Noh, 6theory and EnterArts Global.

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Denzil “DR” Remedios and Chrissa Villanueva Stop By BTSCelebs

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Btscelebs

It’s that time of year again!

It is almost Christmas time…. let the interview presents roll.

Singer, Songwriter and Producer Denzil “DR” Remedios will be answering hot questions from the BTSCeleb’s team as well as fans inquiries. The talented Canadian musician not only works with the sizzling bands/projects in the USA, he has joined forces with MarCan Entertainment for K-pop!

Chrissa Villanueva won a nationwide contest (in the USA) to land the coveted VJ role on Mnet’s newest original K-pop series, “Hello Pop“.  She will be responding to fans and BTSCelebsCEO’s poppy questions.

Keep your eye on BTSCelebs in the coming weeks for more preview goodies and the complete interviews.

Image Sources:  All rights to the photos belong to the following entitites: DR, Marlon Paul, Superfly Media Co, Mnet and Allkpop

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Vote 4 BTSCelebs and @Kimhyunjoongfan in the 2011 Mashable Awards

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Btscelebs

2011 is BTSCelebs debut year online so it is only fitting to address the Mashable Awards!

You can thank K-pop for this ‘Mashable” post!

My social networking K-pop blogging started in 2006 with my Go Joo Won Fan Club and continued with the creation of @Kimhyunjoongfan. KHJ’s fan twitter has over 7,000 followers and is growing daily.

Why vote for BTSCelebs?

We have features, industry professionals, and amazing interviews all about the BTS of the global entertainment industry. What more could you ask for?

Why vote for @Kimhyunjoongfan?

Kim Hyun Joong is a Hallyu star who has touched the lives of millions with his talent and warm heart. @Kimhyunjoongfan interacts with Henecians (KHJ’s fans) updates them regularly on his career.

What are you waiting for?  Cast your vote daily for BTSCelebs and @Kimhyunjoongfan by Clicking Here

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SMTOWN Live in Chicago… Could it become a reality?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Btscelebs

SMTOWN Live World Tour has traveled to Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai and New York.

Chicago wants their city to be next! 

A flashmob (to catch SM Entertainment’s attention) on November 12th has been scheduled. The dancing “mob” will take place on Lake Shore Drive at 2PM Central Standard Time.

Check out KORMore’s article all about it:

http://kormore.com/2011/11/01/chi-town-summons-smtown/

Below are  the direct links to SMTOWN Chicago’s Twitter, Tumblr and YouTube Channel:

@SMTOWNChicago

Tumblr

YouTube

Will you be joining the flashmob for SMTOWN?

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[Flashback] American Artist Pumashock Responds to POPSEOULers!

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Btscelebs

The one year anniversary of my Pumashock interview article was yesterday…..Relive the feature all over again right here on BTSCelebs:

POPSEOUL brings you the one of most anticipated interviews this season… with the talented artist Natalie White (Pumashock)! You have submitted your questions. Now, the time has come to see her honest responses.

Natalie White did not take the obvious road to Kpop. She didn’t audition for large entertainment companies, or even appear in a drama. This self-made star began her journey in the land of YouTube. Natalie uploaded videos of herself covering Kpop hits from SNSD, Lee Hyo-ri and many others. These videos eventually lead her to Seoul, South Korea, where she appeared on Star King and starred in her very own commercial for Taster’s Choice Korea. She has made her name known and now she is ready to tell you her driving forces, future plans, and how she feels about Korea.

Read our interview with Natalie White (aka known on POPSEOULas Korea’s YouTube Princess and the lovely half of the almost TaeShock):

POPSEOULer: What has been your overall experience in Korea so far?

“So far, my experience has been very positive and beyond anything I thought possible. It’s very nice to think that a culture I’ve admired for so long from so far away has been this hospitable towards me.”

POPSEOULer:  If you could work in any of the big companies, (SM YG, JYPE)who would it be and why?

“This is a tough question because I feel there are very different advantages (and disadvantages, I’m sure) with each company. As an independent artist,being attached to any of the three seems like a pretty sweet deal! I think most people would assume I’m best suited for YG, haha. Wherever I may end up in the future, my main concern would be maintaining my creative freedom. Ideally, I could become a producer/composer that could work with artists from all three companies.”

POPSEOULer:  Would you ever crossover into Jpop?

“Yes ,totally. My love affair with international culture began with Japan (being a huge video and anime nerd). I’m always blown away by the quality of music production in Japan. The complexity really is fascinating for an audiophile like myself. When I listen to some Japanese songs, I always think   ‘How did they DO that!’ I feel as though I could really push the limits of  my own creativity over there someday.”

POPSEOULer: What attracted you to Kpop in the first place?

“It was just a fun discovery for me. At the time, I felt like US pop music was beginning to take itself a little too seriously. Kpop had the element of joy and lightheartedness that we’d lost to self-indulgence. Anyway, I could dance to the music and swoon over Shinhwa . That was enough.”

POPSEOULer:  Do you consider learning Korean difficult, or do you think the language is easy to master?

“Well, learning any language (let alone mastering it) is a true commitment. I studied linguistics in college, so I understand language from a broad perspective. I wouldn’t say Korean is a relatively difficult language to learn. You just have to be dedicated. My schedule prevents me from spending as much time studying as I’d like, but it’s coming along well.  Writing original songs in Korean has really helped too.”

POPSEOULer:  What are the challenges of being an entertainer?

“This is a really broad question; there are many challenges at every angle. For me, the main challenge is self-promotion. I’m really bad at it! I’m purely an artist, so I just want to write, play instruments, and sing all day. But, that is only part of the equation if you want to be an entertainer. You really have to hit the pavement and get your name out there…and doubly so when you’re dealing with an international career. I’m very blessed to have friends who believe in what I’m working to accomplish. They are helping me organize a marketing strategy to reach as many people as possible with my new music.”

POPSEOULer:  Do you have the confidence to become successful in Korea? If so, how do you obtain the confidence?

“I do have confidence. I have to have confidence. It’s my fuel.  I don’t have a giant company mapping out my career. It’s me, myself, and I. When I get out of bed in the morning, I can get to work only because I believe in myself. Without that, I’d crumble immediately. I have to keep moving in the direction I feel God is leading me. If he opens doors in Korea, then I’m definitely walking through them. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

POPSEOULer:  Do you have any connections(family or friends) currently in Korea? Also, why did you choose Korea?

“I do have some friends in Korea-folks I’ve met on previous trips and old schoolmates. I never thought my life would unfold like this. I was content to keep my little closet obsession with Kpop for the rest of my life. The only choice I made is to follow through with the opportunity I’ve been given.”

POPSEOULer:  Some of the struggles of Kpop Artists have been shown publicly, Are you ready for the challenge to enter this industry?

“I’m not worried about things like that. I’ve already dealt with mistreatment, embarrassment, disappointment, racism, etc. through the years, I’ve developed a tough skin. I’m secure in my identity. I know things will get tough at times, but that is the way to build character. You need struggles every now and then. Also, I have a fantastic and loving support system. That’s important!!”

POPSEOULer: What advice would you give to someone, not necessarily wanting to sing in Korea, who wishes to catch the eye of Korean producers and the like?

“That’s a tough question. It’s difficult to build a career overseas if you can’t freely travel. I realize now that, in order to take this to the next level, I have to live there temporarily. So, that’s my next step. Beyond that, the internet is your greatest tool. Start a blog,post YT vids (YouTube videos),enter contests…whatever you can do. It takes time but your efforts will accumulate. If you build a large enough web presence, people definitely take notice.”

POPSEOULer:  Are you fluent in Korean?

“Haha…no. But I CAN order lots of food…..I’m fluent in Korean restaurant.”

POPSEOULer:  How do you plan to overcome any criticism that might arise?

“The same way I have my entire life. If it’s constructive learn from it; if it isn’t, ignore it and press on. It’s really that simple.”

POPSEOUL Questions:

PS!: What is the origin of your name Pumashock?

“It’s one of my World of Warcraft characters – a Human Shadow Priest. I thought it was sort of comical that it caught on, so I kept it. I must stay true to my nerd roots. However, I haven’t played with her for a long time….so my gear is way outdated. It’s upsetting.”

PS!: Are you an avid POPSEOULer? If not, do you think you will be after this interview?

“Actually, yes! Every morning before I begin work, I have a cup of coffee and sort through my favorite blogs, including Popseoul.”

 

POPSEOUL would like to thank Natalie White for this POPtastic interview! We wish her all the best in her career endeavors. Also, we look forward to seeing this talented young lady rise to the top of the entertainment industry.

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