From Oklahoma to South Korea, How AleXa (알렉사) Became a K-Pop Idol | HDIGH Ep. #10 Highlight

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[@coltenraphael1268]

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[@jwygender]

As an Oklahoman, it feels extremely weird to see someone from our yeehaw state become a kpop idol, but I hope she gets a lot of fans and she improves well

[@Q2neptune13]

I am forever going to call Oklahoma the "yeehaw state"

[@danata6873]

youre an oklahoman too huh 😔😔

[@jwygender]

@@danata6873 sadly 😔😔 i live about 30 minutes from muskogee in a tiny town with less than 300 people lol

[@danata6873]

i got hit by a visual dang i live in the city,, must be rough buddy :(

[@jwygender]

@@shawnnicholas6648 tahlequah is huge compared to where I live lmaoo we don't have any stores or restaurants or places to eat (we had one place before the river flooded last year), we have to go across a small bridge to get to a store and it sucks, idk if anyone has heard of where I live, webbers falls (now you can hunt me down have fun)

[@surelyanne]

It's been a year now since this was posted. This is how I heard of AleXa, and she is one of my favorite artists now

[@abril6392]

im happy a female is doing this type of choreographies and bring something different to the industry! Excited to see what comes next from her!!♡

[@kristina2526]

She is so nice and talented :)

[@songmae-ri6984]

I'm so proud for her.

[@Yoongitheyearoldturtle]

irrelevant but i looove alexas hair like omg that color is so pretty

[@dreamydreamy17]

I LOVE YOU ALEXA

[@ilselilo]

"Oh I wanted to say 대표님 but also CEO so it came up Say CO." Is the most bilingual thing said in this podcast lol

[@nicavergara1369]

I hope someday humanity will stop undermining Kpop and realize how talented and HARDWORKING the artists are. What they deliver on stage is a manifestation of their inherent gift coupled with thousands of hours of training to hone their talent and skills. THAT is a Kpop artist 👏

[@catdogis]

Nica Pangilinan this comment is so well written it’s beautiful omg

[@lovenpeace319]

Yes. People always want to reduce kpop stars to pretty faces, lipsyncing, cookie cutter concepts, etc but they really work so hard. Many train for years, undergo harsh treatments and pressure and hate for literally breathing. There's a lot that have creative control or influence of their music too but most people just won't give them the credit. 😔

[@williamnorris6184]

And everyone has an inherent gift.

[@veryrare9161]

Love N' Peace K-POP artists work harder than any American artist. It’s not even on the same level

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

@@veryrare9161 you're very ignorant. theres alot of American artist who had to grind for years, told no alot & had nothing. you don't know what people go through to get to were theyre at. There's no need to undermine other people's hardwork to lift up kpop. Thats disrespectful AF.

[@londraflex5733]

eaJ: do you guys get in a meeting together? alexa: yeah eaJ: *sweats in jyp is not managing us well*

[@ra7il4728]

lol oof

[@acacia2649]

👀 ~s i p s t e a~

[@wtrsfm]

🍵🍵

[@jorge3234]

Jae: WOAHHH...video cuts...JYP would never

[@jennywinkwonk]

Meanwhile we have stray kids

[@ra7il4728]

stan stray kidssssssss

[@nunyabidnezz7531]

so what you're saying is that jaes next jaesix video should be alexa teaching him dancehall/afrobeats dancing 🤔

[@andreaaniban9280]

Jae already tried to learn simple dance moves from BM

[@nunyabidnezz7531]

@@andreaaniban9280 hip hop and dance hall are different,,,,like completely different,,,,

[@je.suis.eva.]

@@andreaaniban9280 I remember watching that! BM's a good teacher. Very positive.

[@andreaaniban9280]

@@nunyabidnezz7531 Ik, what I'm trying to say is that I don't think Jae can learn any type of dance after that vid. Not only that, in the other vid that they posted a few mins before this one, he said that when he was taking dance classes, one day his dance teachers went to him and said, "you're good, you're okay already, you can go home now." And we all saw his dancing, well I mean I did.

[@barquelavender]

Alexa: I was a K-pop fan way back in 2008. Me, feeling old as hell: O_____O

[@myszula]

god same i started in 2009 and i feel so old, kids debuting rn are my little bro's age and it kills me

[@cheesydomino4426]

@@archergandhi1754 ayeee '07 liner

[@Hyp3rBee]

It’s alright. Started backed in 2003, if anything I’m a dinosaur.

[@carribeanbratzguyanesequeen997]

if it was 2008 then I was 8 years old dang I got into kpop 2012

[@mandyejaife524]

@@alclbri yes lmao

[@fatihabiyyu6954]

"THAT audition program.." everyone knows tahts pd48

[@anac3438]

When Jae said he doesn't know anything about dancing I felt that😭

[@eternalsunshine9010]

i love how everyone is afraid to utter the word "produce 48" lol

[@pocaland]

True 😂

[@essennagerry]

When should have they?

[@viccccy]

essennagerry she started training for "that program" in jan 201& because she appeared on it

[@essennagerry]

@@viccccy Ohhh, thanks

[@latizialovetere2286]

why can't they mention it anymore? i don't know, sorry for asking.

[@polettecortez9819]

I like how everyone is avoiding the "P" word, so they just "yea that audition program" 👁️👃🏻👁️

[@skzgalaxie5998]

FKJDSLKI DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS FROM OKLAHOMA This is a win for okies **i wanna make a gc for okie kpop stans !! but idk what to make it on jfjsjf i can to twitter, insta, or snapchat 😌

[@gina_023]

there’s like 5 of us 😭

[@skzgalaxie5998]

ツGina seriously 😭 it's so hard to find okie kpop stans

[@heystobit9287]

@@skzgalaxie5998 ikr

[@saharapoulsen2807]

I'm from Tulsa!!

[@2383bre]

Oof the okie pride is real 😌

[@thatkidontheblock2921]

Dude so is no one gonna talk about her earrings?? I know it's fake but looks scary dangerous for me lol. Only Alexa can pull off a "deadly" fashion.

[@Shashi_pandey77]

I didn't notice it till now...well those are blades thoo!!

[@shannarafryer3111]

I didn't even see those

[@CLing98]

I believe it’s from études. It’s a streetwear brand

[@daisukie]

True

[@sarahelizabeth6140]

wow I’m sitting here like dang this girl looks sooo familiar... then she tells her story and I’m like OH SHOOT. I USED TO FOLLOW HER OM INSTAGRAM IN 2015 AND FOLLOWED HER W HER JOURNEY IS RISING LEGENDS AND EVERYTHING... wow this is insanely awesome!! So proud of u AleXa

[@Jess-jg6rx]

ME TOO I WOULD see her at kpop concerts in Dallas and it’s just crazy to me how she’s a kpop idol now 💀💀

[@fruitandstuff570]

I followed her IG back when she did dance covers and hadn't released any music yet. I remember she did a live and there was like 30 people online and she answered my question. :') #fangirling She's such a girlboss.

[@m-5089]

She’s so cute. I’m so happy that she got debut and is doing so well! I never would’ve expected her to debut with this concept based on what we’ve seen from her in PD48 so I’m glad to see that she found what style fits her best.

[@radixalkyle6946]

can’t believe she came from my state 😔🤚🏼

[@neihoi4679]

Same thooo 😆

[@rabmagonzalez3384]

Bro same

[@skzgalaxie5998]

right, it's hard enough to find kpop stans here, let alone kpop idols 😪😪

[@kbarn8713]

same 😔🤟🏻

[@thekeytomyheart_]

#okiesrepresent

[@agapezoraa]

Jae: you guys had meetings together? WOAHHHHH Also Jae: JYP could neverrrr lemme switch labels

[@merrygiggles8194]

"Jae really know nothing about dance"LAMO😂😂😂😂

[@728princeleyfernandes4]

Congratulations Alexa on going to the semi finals..i believe that you will win the show ❤️❤️❤️❤️go Oklahoma city.💙💙💙

[@cwassie6135]

she’s so pretty :((

[@phatasm24]

I'm so glad that Alexa is in a good management company that values her opinion. Too many a times, artists are simply brushed off because they are seen as a tool and a commodity. Which is practical in the business world but you need a collaborative effort from both parties to ensure successes.

[@AleXa_Hype]

‼️Please support AleXa and her new comeback the 6th of January, 2022!!‼️

[@itzghettolegacy]

She would always post dance videos on Instagram years back. The anime community loved her it’s crazy how far she came. That’s hard work

[@callmeashy]

I'm really about to stan Alexa cause she's Oklahoman aren't I lmao

[@ariaaraya5424]

From Oklahoma here also!!! Glad to hear another Okie doing Kpop as it’s so addicting. Just became a big fan of AleXa when I found out she’s from Oklahoma, I’ll always support another Okie!!!

[@nannybannany]

Oklahoma: Giving you Joe Exotic, AleXa, Hanson, and The Flaming Lips. (and a bunch of country singers)

[@kaylagr]

Alexa better come here to Oklahoma & perform one day 🥺

[@arianalarosa9254]

I remember about 8 years ago when I had a KPOP account on Instagram I followed AleXa when she used to be @Alex.Christine. She had the best dance covers and posted the funniest videos and rants. She’s overall super entertaining. It’s crazy to know she’s a Kpop Idol now.

[@kheshirekat9623]

How did I know she learned Afrobeats 👏🏽 I just came from her Mv and I was like there’s a bit of Afro moves and idk the dance just had those elements. Idk, that’s just dope ykyk

[@lexiestuart8599]

jae being shocked that Alex has meetings with her company 😂😂 jype can’t relate esp div 2 😩

[@ma_liii]

I agree. Division 2 sucks. I think, Division 1 is best

[@katisaxton6725]

SHES FROM OKLAHOMA??? I AM TOO WOAH

[@koyaaa0326]

I felt Jae’s “Sana ol” moment at the end when AleXa said she had meetings with her company 😆

[@myram5294]

Half asian and half non Asian ppl are so beautiful

[@multifandomace5019]

Ayy she’s a fellow Midwesterner👏🏻👏🏻

[@lo___o5648]

Hi guys if any of you peeps are from Oklahoma. And are looking for a Kpop dance cover crew please dm me on instagram @TeionneLovyy!!!! Ages are ranging between 13-16

[@sushic1dal]

THATS SO WEIRD THAT SHES FROM OKLAHOMA!! IM FROM TAHLEQUAH AND ITS SO COOOLLLL. Technically I was born in Stilwell but

[@KibaxKitsune]

i'm just 1 year younger than AleXa and I had a massive throwback when she said she was a k-pop fan in 2008 like... same for me! (btw she is so beautiful, girl OMG I can't take my eyes of her )

[@kcscorner7382]

i'm one year younger than her too! but sadly i got in to k-pop later than 2008. i think it was like....uuuuhhh....2010?..or 11?......omg i'm how old cuz i'm forgetting stuff like i'm 90.

[@krisskye133]

AleXa is the most adorably cute sweetheart, with Sailor Moon hair to boot!

[@lizbeth-zr4rm]

As person from Tulsa, Oklahoma and going to TCC just like Alexa did it's kinda weird/cool to see someone from our small city to go out like this! Hope nothing but success for her!

[@erianstone9774]

As an Oklahoman, i am so proud of this representation but also as a consumer I am appreciative of this entertainment. In summation, I am one happy camper~

[@anitahidayah2138]

AleXa is sooooo amazing

[@selihomm223]

Jae cannot believe how considerate Alexa’s company is of her opinions . 😔

[@blueskies06203]

I went to the same church with Jae when I lived in California and I lived in the same city with Alexa when I moved to Oklahoma!! Small world

[@TheZoePatterson]

i’m really digging this hair on her tho 😍 also y’all okies better hmu like all my okie kpop friends abandoned me years ago and i’m aLONE

[@madeleinefrierson]

She signed with a good company if they let her have a say in the creative process wow

[@auroralee9863]

She’s a graduate from my high school!!! Go jenks! And it’s sooo nice to find a kpop artist that’s from somewhere closer to where we live or grew up! I’m so happy I found someone from Oklahoma, not to mention Tulsa as well!!! Yay

[@leooolive17]

I live in Oklahoma I- 🥺

[@iamsoup3245]

SAMMEE

[@heystobit9287]

Same

[@brendarodarte9167]

Same

[@gabbyruiz4544]

Kpop Tingz same!!

[@xinia7741]

Same ^^

[@pastelreniva]

Been following AleXa since her cosplay days and she never ceases to amaze me with her talent.

[@daliniadismuke8993]

I'm shook about the fact that shes from oklahoma my fellow okie ✊🏽

[@lo___o5648]

Hi guys if any of you peeps are from Oklahoma. And are looking for a Kpop dance cover crew please dm me on instagram @TeionneLovyy!!!! Ages are ranging between 13-16

[@mikak1765]

I’m from kansas and it’s so iconic that she’s from so close to me!

[@hanjiji9930]

She's so cute

[@terrykang6829]

*I DIDN'T KNOW THIS INTERACTION EXISTS.* *MyTrooper heart goes bling bling*

[@daisukie]

Terry Kang same

[@Thea-mp5zc]

Alex: *explains dancing* Jae: :O

[@katuhreenuharsay]

Omggggggggg I’m from Oklahoma

[@riveramaral9104]

Me too :))))

[@theweirdcats3501]

Me three🤖

[@peacelife]

His mind exploded when she said she has meeting with her comp. Haha

[@JupitersNotAvailable]

I remember her dance covers on insta I used to look forward to her posting all the time

[@woogusboogus9947]

As a Oklahoman I am so proud! Its so weird to see someone from this boring,yeehaw state become a kpop idol, woah- this is just im shook

[@riveramaral9104]

I feel the same way ✊

[@theweirdcats3501]

💃me

[@Nabeela-v2c]

She is so stunning 🥰❤️ And Jae is killing me 😂💕

[@mahoushoujo7278]

These two are so cute ugh

[@baejavu5442]

fr

[@whiskskers]

alex best girl 🥺 and this had so much bilingual energy imshdhd

[@listentoday6]

Jae, I'll pray that you could attend those kind of meetings in the future and say what you want and what you don't want to do in your future day6/solo projects 🎉

[@blueehire9957]

They are even breathing in super heavy American accent wkwk did anyone count how many times they say 'Like'?

[@chrisb.7787]

I don't even here the word. Like. I'm used to it not, like, meaning anything you know.

[@unfortunate7803]

Well they are American

[@novanex8518]

I haven’t seen any comments that says it. But like damn Alexa is so pretty, and i just love her makeup in this one wow And her songs are bop so ’boutta stan

[@diandrasabella]

Its just me or i feel their chemistry is so strong??

[@user.7337]

not to be that ONE fan,, but they’re so cute, the way they listen and look at one another is sooo adorable, also if you notice in the beginning you can see AleXa talking then Jae turning to her, looking, then smiles, and she does the same throughout the whole ep, just them being adorbs.

[@very_cherryx]

they’ve been friends for a long time, but I think this is one of the very few times they’ve gotten to see each other in person (because of busy schedules) so it’s really nice to get to see them have interactions

[@popsunbg]

I feel like I can watch AleXa 24/7 Girl, you rock!

[@oftenunsaid2175]

She’s a really good dancer! Her dancing is powerful!

[@sophiaswing2956]

Did yall realize that she has razor blades as earrings? Wild

[@JungkookWifey93]

She lit 🔥 love her so much!!!!!!!

[@andreafairuz4151]

they look cute together im not gonna lyin

[@hwa4eva]

I didn’t know she was from Oklahoma too?!

[@skzgalaxie5998]

does anyone know what town she grew up in?? i currently live in mustang, but i've moved around a bit fjdsh i can't believe oklahoma has such talented people that aren't yeehaw

[@very_cherryx]

she’s from Tulsa

[@skzgalaxie5998]

아름 hfjskfkak thank you

[@ser3rm711]

@@very_cherryx tulsa, broken arrow I know this because I know someone who dated her

[@lo___o5648]

Hi guys if any of you peeps are from Oklahoma. And are looking for a Kpop dance cover crew please dm me on instagram @TeionneLovyy!!!! Ages are ranging between 13-16

[@cwassie6135]

ohmygod my dad is from oklahoma hhhhhhhhh

[@astraphel1896]

Omg from Oklahoma? I'm from Oklahoma!!!!! SUPPORT!

[@lizortiz8983]

OMG THIS IS CRAZY! The first time I ever saw her was in like 2013 on Instagram when I first got into Kpop! This is insane! Im so happy for you!

[@user-we9lx2si3z]

she's so cute omg

[@ayleafang1188]

QUESTION: Alexa, who decided for you to do a BAP cover? Cause BAP is so underrated, but yet one of my favorite group. I would like to thank those who decided to have you do a cover of theirs!

[@very_cherryx]

AleXa decided it haha

[@emilyp258]

ALEXA MY GIRLLLLLL IM FROM TULSA AND IM PROUDDDD

[@adrianaaaa36]

SAME OMG

[@rizahnell]

dude how many tulsans/okies are kpop stans??????

[@p0kec1x]

it’s so hard finding kpop stans in oklahoma ):

[@emilyp258]

@@rizahnell LOTS we are on Twitter come come lol I'm @yoongseclipse

[@brookruth6529]

rizah nell me!!

[@thiccllama53]

AleXa JOINED YESSSSSS!!!!!!

[@vickybabadoo9927]

Oklahoma ?! Girl is representing 😛 Tulsa here ✋🏻✋🏻 anyone else ?

[@dxulmm]

I was just watching the other video......

[@kpoptrash1433]

THAT'S WHO SHE IS

[@PinksBishopsWorld]

Oklahoma has a lot of talent.

[@chaeyoungsbish]

I didn’t know alexa and I were from the same state😭

[@alexia3552]

I love her

[@getwonpilled5373]

i’m from oklahoma 🥺🥺

[@kinkin1830]

She literally lived a city over from me BYE

[@ebyeol2084]

She is so pretty and cute that is crazy

[@pineappleonpizza2506]

I dont know why but the way alexa talks is so satisfying haha

[@Nay__wrld]

i love her earrings i want them :>

[@theabeatriz]

I hope DIVE Studios upload their HWAITING episodes in KZbin ㅇㅅㅇ

[@paulcolarina5123]

How can Jae look that handsome? And his voice!!!!!! God, help me...

[@marertk5248]

Wait a minute. Is she alex christine from produce48???

[@baizhuisadeks]

Yep

[@sweethan2060]

Ok. I have no clue. Who is she? She is cute.