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(G)I-DLE's Miyeon happily receives Taiwanese gifts, cheers for 'actress Shuhua'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • (G)I-DLE member Miyeon received Taiwanese gifts, including unique flavored markers, during a video interview.
  • She expressed excitement about the gifts and her upcoming performance in Kaohsiung.
  • Miyeon also sent encouragement to fellow member Shuhua for her acting debut in a film selected for the Toronto Film Festival.

K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE member Miyeon received a surprise assortment of Taiwanese gifts during a video interview with Taiwanese media. Among the presents were unique markers flavored with local tastes like cilantro, basil, milk tea, and garlic. Miyeon expressed her amazement, exclaiming in Mandarin, "Really! Really!" She even offered to use the cilantro-flavored marker to write the Chinese character for "meet" (่ฆ‹), hoping for a reunion with fans.

Miyeon is scheduled to perform solo at the "HER VOICE, Fearless Female Voices" concert in Kaohsiung on September 5. While she regretted not having had the chance to fully enjoy Kaohsiung's culinary scene on previous visits due to tight schedules, she mentioned enjoying bubble tea, nougat biscuits, and roast duck wraps. The concert organizers presented her with cream puffs, nougat biscuits, and a card, which she gratefully accepted with a sweet smile.

Really! Really!

โ€” MiyeonMiyeon's reaction upon receiving Taiwanese-flavored markers during a video interview.

When asked about songs embodying "Girl Power" for the concert, Miyeon selected (G)I-DLE's "Super Lady" and her solo track "Drive," highlighting the lyric "walk your own path" as fitting the concert's theme. She also expressed anticipation for the performances by Taiwanese artists Ai Yi-liang, Miss Ko, and Karencici. Miyeon kept fans guessing about whether she would perform a Mandarin song, simply asking them to "please look forward to it" and assuring them she was practicing diligently.

I heard Shuhua's movie is going to be released. I'm cheering for her. As an older sister, I'll cheer for Shuhua, who is both a singer and an actress! I'm really looking forward to it.

โ€” MiyeonMiyeon expressing support for fellow (G)I-DLE member Shuhua's acting debut.

Miyeon also sent words of encouragement to her Taiwanese bandmate, Shuhua, whose acting debut film, "The Days of Happiness," was selected for the Toronto Film Festival. "I heard Shuhua's movie is going to be released. I'm cheering for her. As an older sister, I'll cheer for Shuhua, who is both a singer and an actress! I'm really looking forward to it," Miyeon said.

Concluding the interview, Miyeon addressed her fans in Kaohsiung, expressing her excitement and assuring them of her dedicated preparation. She concluded the session with a heart gesture towards the media, thanking them for their attendance, leaving a memorable impression with her cute and polite demeanor. Tickets for "HER VOICE, Fearless Female Voices" are available on the Yuan Da ticketing system.

Please look forward to it, I am practicing very hard right now.

โ€” MiyeonMiyeon responding to a question about whether she would perform a Mandarin song at the upcoming concert.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.