Rina Sawayama reveals thoughts on K-Pop, and what to expect from her upcoming tour | IS IT NEWS

In episode 1 of season 1 of IS IT NEWS, Tafari Hinds sits down with the lovely Rina Sawayama talking all things music, diversity and the awaited SAWAYAMA tour.
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About Rina Sawayama
Instagram: rinasonline?hl=en
Website and Tour: www.rina.online/tour
Credits:
Host and Creative Director: Tafari Hinds
Guest: Rina Sawayama
Executive Producer: Clément Cornebize
Editor in Chief and Communication executive: Daniele Facciuto
DOP & Film Director: Ollie Mackay
Assistant Director: Shantall Campbell
Editor Assistant: Giada Severini
Editor Assistant: Mothy Muyobo
Photography: Niklas Haze
Photography Assistant: Alex Kim
Tafari is Styled by Thibault Maas
Rina Sawayama is styled by Jordan Kelsey
Rina Sawayama is wearing Full Look by Dion Lee and Jewelry by Han Wen
Styling Assistant: Katia Reichardt
Hair: Jake Gallagher
MUA: Ana Takahashi
Nails: Lauren Michelle Pires
Video Editor: Salvatore Curcio
Video Editor: Jeffrey Thomson
Video Grading: Antoine Cuenin from Gleam Pictures
Intro Music: Isa Machine
Outro Music: Roi Pangol
Audio Engineer: Morgan Bosc
Studio Director: Kim Hardy
Location: Fuel Tank Studio

[@ama2972]

a legend in the making

[@raymohammed1324]

Honestlyyyy

[@cureouscat]

She already is!!!! ❤️

[@reedtikana1024]

Totally!!! Shes a true artist nothing manufactured

[@Cam-ss9rb]

What she says about k-pop opening to door for her, even though she makes different music, I think is super spot on

[@ichi_san]

wow that was a very interesting point on how the kpop boom has given more space for people of asian backgrounds to be seen and normalised in the music industry even if they are not kpop

[@ayeshaazmat230]

it's always so interesting to hear her perspectives on different topics

[@cureouscat]

It's always fresh, her POVs! ❤️

[@farifari4239]

Thank you so much guys it was really an awesome experience talking to her.

[@r.i.pyoutube6881]

plz like she doesn’t think like anyone else

[@OwArAnAiMNOIS]

I always enjoy watching her interviews because she is so informed not just about her industry but society's role on the industry. Like that answer about Kpop is massive because there is a huge correlation. It definitely started with Jpop in niche internet spaces, then moved to Kpop (thanks to the bridge that is Kwon BoA) and now Kpop being part of the global zeitgeist.

[@tastytesty]

Yeah, I remember when I first saw DBSK, I thought they were Japanese

[@HenryCLHarries]

I adore how composed, direct she is and als osuch a free spirit...Artists "like" (I say like in an ironic way because no one is like these) Madonna, Grace Jones, Debbie Harry, Bjork, feel like they are one in a billion FORCES of nature that become iconi and legendary...Rina I feel very much will become that standard jut seeing her in interviews and performances...brilliant!

[@user-gy2ul3eg6u]

Rinaさんは、本当に素敵です✨☺️🌈🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@lornanicely7477]

Like like like i love that interview very interesting and inspiring..

[@jtbubbz3798]

i like that she is thoughtful when speaking of representation for east asians rather than ALL asians because there is a plethora of asian people that do not get a chance because they don’t look east asian and how for east asians, there is an advantage in access and whatnot

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

We need more interviewers like this

[@fabioazevedo9457]

Rinaaaaa love to her !!

[@Eelykatk]

She’s so so elegant and her outfit is on point ❤️‍🔥

[@littlebritain132]

Wow I love this knowledge of life style and the diversity is an new error. Now I want to visit Japan

[@jacquelinelara1225]

So fun & inspiring to watch!!

[@matteomaccio6311]

So interesting, great to have such a perspective on this topic!

[@cureouscat]

She is so beautiful 🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michellemoonah4970]

I love the fact that she sounds so genuine. Go Rina!

[@lornanicely7477]

This guy taf is such a fantastic guy and very inspiring and all the buithi full young lady I believe you all bless lorna

[@analuizawho]

she's so amazing and lovely!!

[@macnoel]

UGH I LOVE HER SO MUCH

[@Fiona-fk9zo]

Cannot wait to see her live in April :) I've been a fan for a long time and this will be my first time seeing her live. Idc how long Ive had to wait it will be worth it

[@thelatebloom]

an icon for real

[@aishah9858]

god i love her

[@windowseher]

this was such a fun + informative interview!!

[@shanlewis2192]

What a shift!. Taking views into interviews, excellent content great video.

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

Imagine talking to Rina irl

[@socrateos]

I'd love to see her in live shows.

[@shanlewis2192]

Super lit🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LilMonale]

Such a lovely and wholesome interview, it's so great to watch these charming people have inspirational back and forths.

[@marianavalladares3480]

Loved the interview, my favorite artist love u sm rina ♡♡

[@chandhand6539]

she's been living in the UK for almost all her life and its weird she's till not granted citizenship yet.

[@Feanaro5503]

I read it’s because she doesn’t want to give up her Japanese citizenship and Japan does not allow dual citizenship

[@lisdoreto8232]

Great interview!

[@humphreychannel582]

I got to see the Bitten Peach just before lockdowns at the RVT, was a great night.

[@lornanicely7477]

I like like very inspiring love that interview.

[@amalfi5000]

I think I'm in love

[@neknarf1973]

Can't wait to see her in Europe......AAAAHHHHH

[@winslowwong9719]

She is stunning 😍

[@maccari8828]

I LOVE HERRRR 💕

[@Cassie3angel]

I just got to mention the HEELS--- I would actually be scared to walk in them, they look fragile af 😭😂