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Ξ ST.319 INTERVIEW ANSWERS FOR FRENCH FANS (English) Ξ

1/ Could you quickly present ST.319, the date of creation, current number of members (girls & boys)… 

St.319 is an independent dance group. They are very young, but they always work hard và energeticly in their typical area: K-pop cover dance. Vietnamese press has said that St.319 “fully deserves the title of the current top cover dance group, with a collection of major cover dance contest prizes from Korean entertainment companies and thousands of transnational supporters.” (According khổng lồ HHTO). They also won many cover contests held Korea’s leading entertainment companies, lượt thích « 2NE1 – I Am The Best World Dance Contest » held by YG Entertainment, « Wonder Girls – like This Flashmob World Festival » held by JYP Entertainment, « The Boys World Dance Cover Contest » held by SM Entertainment, « SISTAR’s Facebook Dance Cover Contest » held by Starship Entertainment…

Founded in January 2011 by only two members (Aiden & Zoie), until now St.319 has grown powerfully with a total membership of 20 & a large number of videos with 1 million, 2 million views on YouTube. Besides their strength, K-pop cover dance, St.319 also expanded into other genres such as modern dance, hip-hop dance… và produced their own choreography. St.319 is fostering an enriching platform for young people, attracting them to lớn outdoor activities in order to have a balanced life. St.319’s desire is to create a dynamic and creative young community who live with their passions và never give up on their dreams, lượt thích the motto of St.319: “Never Give Up!” .

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2/ How was ST.319 formed?

Aiden và Zoie together founded St.319 in January 2011 with the ultimate reason is to express their passion for dancing, especially K-pop dance. Aiden is very fond of Kpop dance, & when he saw Zoie’s cover dance videos on YouTube, he immediately invited Zoie. Now they are “daddy” và “mommy” of St.319.

3/ Could you explain the meaning of the group name ST.319?

The group’s full name is “Saint319” & “St.319” for short. “Saint” means saints, gods, since our slogan is “We would only believe in a saint that knows how khổng lồ dance.” 319 is a number that our groups love. In addition, the group’s name makes people curious, so it has done a good job in terms of a name.

4/ How could you describe a week with ST.319? How many hours of training per week, for example, or how members are organized with their personal schedules, their schooling or their work?

I will describe a typical day ok? We start practicing at 2pm individually and then at 5pm when everyone finishes school day, we practice together. Often at 6pm, we have our K-pop dance classes until 9pm. At the weekend, we practice a lot và also perform at some shows or take commercial photos for some brands in Vietnam.

I think that each thành viên has 30 hours training perweek, including individual dance practice.

5/ Can you talk a little about what happens in ST.319 outside of dance… an ordinary life of young friends?

Yeah, they are young high school or university students lượt thích all friends of their age. They still go to school everyday và have their friends at school, besides the “family” of St.319.

6/ How do you choose the songs that you put forward in your videos? & how long does it take lớn get khổng lồ the over of a cover?

We choose the songs that are suitable with our style: not too much sexy, synchronous moves, catchy music and beat… The members of St.319 are all good dancers, they learn a new dance very quickly và often meet no difficulty. For example, our latest cover video – “Loving U” (Sistar) took only 1 week for practicing, 1 day for planning & preparing, 5 hours for shooting and 3 hours for editing!

7/ People often compare your cover videos with real MVs, a high quality, places increasingly varied and designed stylish costumed, vày you work with a team of professional or everything is done by ST.319 themselves?

Besides dancers, St.319 has our own team with director and producer (both are Aiden), stylist, photographer, cameramen, designer, assistant… We are not academically professional, but as you can see, we can make high quality products.

8/ Can you tell us a little about your collaboration with Văn Mai hương ?

In July 2012 we were invited to lớn participate in a commercial project of POND’S Cream. We make choreography and dance with Van Mai Huong, a famous young singer in Vietnam, in a music video. We came khổng lồ Ho chi Minh city to shoot for the clip. It was a very interesting trip.

9/ Can you tell us a little about your collaboration with Cuong Seven & Chi Pu on Only One dance cover, recently unveiled?

Cuong Seven is a famous dancer in Vietnam, và Chi Pu is a teen celebrity with 267 thousand subscribers on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Chi.Pooh) They are St.319’s close friends & although they are very busy, they still took part in our cover video. We thank you very much and appreciate their support to St.319.

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10/ Which cover was the most hardworked ? Which one has given you the most fun?

Until now, it is “Only One”. We have prepared for quite a long time, even performed on many stages before officially shooting the video.

St.319 is very lucky khổng lồ have won a lot of international K-pop dance cover contest. Among all of the awards, we are proudest of the first prize in “The Boys World Dance Cover Contest” – held by Girl’s Generation (SNSD) and SM Entertainment. That was the first time we won the highest prize in a dance cover contest, so everyone was so surprised and happy. It was also a motivation for us lớn keep practicing everyday.

11/ What ST.319 bởi vì when problems arise in the team? Quarrels, choreographic difficulties, choices of song…?

We immediately discuss together khổng lồ find the solution. Nothing is allowed khổng lồ interrupt the work progress of us. We have to solve problems very quickly.

12/ If there were a choice, ST.319 could prefer cover đoạn phim or stage performances?

Anything providing that it can truly reflect our ability.

13/ Can you talk about your performance on stage in front of 2NE1?

November 19, 2011 deserves lớn be written in St.319′s “history” as the group was invited to perform on the same stage with 2NE1 in a liveshow in Vietnam. St.319 has chosen to perform 2 songs which are exciting and still brings the own màu sắc of St.319, Blackjacks Vietnamese community và K-pop fans: “Clap your hands” & “Can’t Nobody.”

The efforts of St.319 had been paid off when the group’s performance met with a warm response. More special, the 4 talented girls of YG Entertainment were sitting on the stage watching the performance of St.319, and they gave enthusiastic applause to lớn cheer St.319 too. CL even shook hands with Zoie in the tormentor!

14/ Are you still curious lớn see other dance cover groups on Youtube?

Yes, we want lớn learn what we don’t have yet. That’s how we grow.

15/ Are you familiar with other dance cover group / solo dancers in Vietnam?

Yes, we know them. Some dance cover groups here are our friends too.

16/ Fans have shown a lot of affection, emotion & sadness towards Sophie và Tracy departures, both were very present và have left to lớn pursue their studies abroad, how have you all experienced these departures?

We know that everyone will come to the time to lớn go on their own way. We respect that & hope the best for them. We believe that “Once St.319’s family member, it will always be”.

17/ bởi vì you have a common dream? An ultimate goal for ST.319?

We want khổng lồ make our team become professional & well-known in the media of Vietnam. Now we are on our way khổng lồ fulfill that common way.

18/ Have you ever heard of French ST.319 fans?

St.319 is very fortunate to be known by many people và also have a lot of fans. We know the fanpage of French fans và we hope that they will tư vấn us. St.319 loves all of you!

19/ vị you have funny or dễ thương little secrets to reveal about members?

A lot! The young dancers are so naughty and clever, they create the funny atmosphere within St.319’s family: Jenny likes eating, Nicky và Liz often makes ridiculouys jokes, Emy’s voice is very “special”, Jay-D và LP are sometimes in “hyper mood” and no one can understand what they are speaking… Oh, this family is so cool!

20/ ST.319 also have classes teaching K-POP choreography, led by some members of the group, that’s right?

Yes, everyone can and should learn how to lớn dance! It is harmless, funny and healthy.

21/ You succeed at everything, what could be the next step for ST.319 khổng lồ continue on this path?

In the near future, the group will work at “full capacity” khổng lồ continuosly release new dance cover clips with excellent quality. Besides, St.319 will also participate in some campaigns for youngsters in Vietnam lớn promote for the group & spread out the brand “St.319” for our long term projects. Hope you will always support St.319!

22/ Can you learn more about your next project or secret should it be kept?

We will come back soon with “Catch Me” (TVXQ) và “Gangnam Style” (PSY) cover. Wait for them!