Do you love K-pop? Do you want a lively group where you can interact with other K-pop enjoyers? Are you hoping to dazzle the school with your dance moves? If so, the school K-pop team may be the perfect place for you!
The team, led by captains Ava Nguyen (11) and Arianna Nieves (12), is a group dedicated to providing a space for K-pop lovers to freely express their interests and connect with others.
At club meetings, you can expect to find the team dancing, listening to energetic K-pop songs, or having passionate conversations about their hobbies and opinions.
“If you’re someone who just wants to meet new people that like K-pop then I’d say you’re welcome anytime,” Nguyen commented.
“We’re not the type of people who judge others for their interests.”
When the team was formed in 2016, it was just a club for people to chat about K-pop. Now, they’re a performance group who are always hard at work, learning new dances to put on a show for the rest of the school.
“Although yes, this ‘club’ is just for fun, don’t disregard it as ‘it’s not serious.’ There’s a lot of people who do take it seriously, and it’s disappointing when people don’t think of that,” Nieves added.
Practices may be taxing, but the outcome is always rewarding.
“People come up to me after a performance, expressing how watching us was ‘so much fun!’ It brings me joy,” remarked Ja’Kaylah Bryant (11), a member of the team.
“I’m glad I can help produce that reaction in others!”
The team has not yet participated in any competitions, but they hope that in the future they’ll be able to. The captains believe they would be up to the task if the opportunity ever presents itself. Each dancer is incredibly talented and diligent.
To anyone who’s thinking about joining, it will certainly be a commitment. As long as you don’t give up and are having a good time, it will all be worth it.
Tryouts are held for those planning to dance on the team, so give it your all. Reach out to the sponsors Ms. Kiang and Ms. Groves to join or show up to one of their meetings on Tuesday or Thursday after school in the library.
“The K-pop club gives you another home where you can be yourself with people who share the same interests as you, so swing by even if you only like one K-pop song,” Bryant enthused.
