An Uzbekistani K2YWE Talks About Her Favorite Group BLANK2Y And Her Bias Mikey

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So at Kpopmap, we started the Kpopmap Fan Interview Project to get to know more about K-Pop fans from different countries: more about their K-Pop life and tastes and to give them the opportunity to share with our readers about their favorite group(s) and bias.

Nilufar from Tashkent, Uzbekistan is the next fan to answer our questions. She is a fan of BLANK2Y, particularly of Mikey! Check out how she entered the fandom, the songs and content she advises to new fans, and much more!

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Can you introduce yourself? Where are you from?

Good afternoon! My name is Nilufar, my pseudonym is Kuki. I'm from Tashkent, Uzbekistan. I would like to talk about my favourite group - BLANK2Y!

How and when did you enter the fandom?

I got into the fandom unexpectedly and very quickly. I was interested in many idols who have now united in one group. At first, I listened to the first track and watched the video and I liked it so much that I wanted to learn the words, start stanning and supporting them. So I got into the official fanbase in Uzbekistan and became a staff! We worked on the concert, gave ideas and gathered more fans into the fanbase. Oh unforgettable days...

What are the reasons why you love your favorite group?

They love their fans very much. And they always strive to be better. Looking at them, I feel great support. Their songs are just amazing and all the members are very talented. Looking at them makes me want to work even harder.

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Who caught your attention at first and why?

Daisuke-san. Mikey is very talented, I watched the show "Produce 101 Japan" and even then, I noticed that he stood out from the crowd. After that, I noticed him and YongBin in BLANK2Y and I said to myself: I have to start stanning this band, they will definitely be the best.

Who is your bias, and why?

Of course Daisuke. I was so attracted by Mikey's charisma, voice and movements that I stood with my mouth open.

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Can you recommend a fancam, V Live, cover video, cover dance, or individual content video of your bias to our readers?

I would recommend to watch "Produce 101 Japan" and of course all their videos, as well as a concert that was recently in Uzbekistan.

Can you also do the same type of recommendation for the group?

New fans should definitely watch all their clips and show "BLANK2Y'S".

Can you share with us one of your favorite lyrics?

At the concert, I translated the song 'I Wish', and when I understood all the words, I was delighted.
"I wish on a star
The pouring meteors
Hug me when I'm fallen so
I won't lose this dream oh yeah
I pray for a miracle that I will find someday."
This is really a wonderful song.

Are there any words from the members you would like to share?

Аfter arriving in Uzbekistan, the members said that we have a very beautiful sky and I am proud of it.
I also remember YoungBin's words when he said he wanted to see all the friends he practiced with on stage. I think his dream came true. And I'm very happy for him.

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What is your best souvenir with your favorite group until now?

Oh memories with bias... I cherish all of them very much. But there is one story that I will never forget, and I cherish it very much. I made a poster for a concert that said "Mikey marry me" I stood until the end of the concert, and he even didn't pay attention at all. I was very ashamed when other members passed by us, and when they looked at my poster, they looked away and left. It was really, really embarrassing. But in the end, Mikey noticed, came up and showed a heart. And in the end, I handed him the documents about the marriage certificate. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I had fun, but they probably think that I'm just crazy fan. I felt sorry if I've caused them any inconvenience.

Can you recommend words that your bias like to hear to new fans who don't know yet about it?

Sharing information is very difficult for me, as I am very jealous..ㅋㅋㅋㅋ, But I will say one thing: Daisuke-san loves the squeal of the fans very much. So that they scream at the sight of him and shout his name.

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What is a random fact that you think people don't know about them?

I think many fans don't know that SoDam has a twin brother. When they find out, they are very surprised. I would like to see them in one photo and see if I can tell which of them is the real maknae.

Name a variety show/content show that you would love to see your bias on? Tell us why.

Hmm.. I don't even know.. Maybe "Running Man"? I know that one of the members wants to participate there. If they participate there as a group, it would be very cool. But in general, I want them to shoot a continuation of their own show - "BLANK2Y'S".

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If you could spend the day with them, what would you want to do together?

To be completely honest, I want Mikey to teach me how to dance. But, I would like them to rest. Therefore, I would probably spend this day on some kind of entertainment, but nothing complicated. That is, I would do something relaxing. I would like to play mafia or other board games.

Can you recall a moment where you cried/laughed with your bias?

I remember the first time I cried because of Mikey. It was in the second episode of the show "BLANK2Y'S". He spoke to his mother on a video call and said that they had not seen each other for a year. That's when I really cried And I couldn't calm down for a few minutes.

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What is the biggest mystery about your favourite idol?

A mystery? Hmm... Gossip does not revolve around Daisuke and this is very pleasing. Therefore, there are no such greater mysteries. But I wonder if he liked our country. If there are any fans he remembers. If he does read letters sent by fans. And how he can change expressions on his face so quickly during performances.

Can you share with readers the first ever picture you've saved of your bias on your phone?

Oh sure. I saved this photo because I printed it out and stuck it on my poster.

What is your favorite group/bias' influence on your daily life?

In fact, I can talk about it for hours. It was because of them that my life changed 180°. After joining as a staff, I started to get into K-Pop even more. We started working with the organizer on the concert and it made me very happy. When they finally arrived in Uzbekistan, I thought that I was just dreaming. I never thought that I could meet them in reality and attend their concert. Even after they left, we became one big family with the staff and our reporter. Аfter the reporter said that he would only work with us and that we are the official fan club in Uzbekistan, I just cried with happiness. After that, I started learning Korean and improving my English. I really want to thank the director of Keystone Entertainment and our reporter for everything they've done. Thank you!

Nilufar's message for BLANK2Y:

I really hope that we will see each other again, thank you very much for all the emotions that I experienced during these 6 days. Follow the staff in the YouTube channel "globalkpop" and telegram/instagram channel "UfkBlank2y" See you soon~.

Thanks for answering our questions, Nilufar.

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