EVAN wins TIMA 'Local K Artist' award... conveying love for fans through a Chinese song

Artist EVAN conveyed his sincerity toward his global fandom by winning the 'Local K Artist' award at the TIMA awards ceremony held in Hong Kong.

The record of EVAN's business trip to Hong Kong contains his journey from touring famous spots in Tsim Sha Tsui and enjoying local food before the ceremony, to the tense stage rehearsals and the glorious moment of winning the award. Before the ceremony, EVAN enjoyed the unique atmosphere of Hong Kong while admiring the night view of Tsim Sha Tsui. Recalling memories of visiting Hong Kong with his family in the past, he expressed his anticipation while tasting local foods such as long bean dishes and dishes containing pineapple.

A special stage prepared with a Chinese song... efforts toward fans

Ahead of the awards ceremony stage, EVAN completed special preparations for this performance. He selected the Chinese song 'Je Solgerishi' as his stage song for the local fans in Hong Kong and for EVER. It was a choice made to get closer to fans by capturing the nostalgic feeling of the lyrics. EVAN revealed that he continued to practice incessantly to learn Chinese tones and pronunciation while preparing for the stage.

At the rehearsal site, EVAN focused on increasing perfection by meticulously checking the stage movement. He mentioned that he gains greater strength when he feels the energy given by the audience on a large stage, showing his determination to pour out the heat of the scene entirely on the stage.

The glory of 'Local K Artist' obtained through global fan voting

On this day, EVAN was called as the winner of the 'Local K Artist' category, which is the 'Most Shining K Artist' directly selected by fans around the world. Immediately after winning, EVAN shared his thoughts, saying, "It is thanks to the members who promoted it through SNS and put a lot of effort into voting," and "Since it is an award received entirely through the fans' votes, it is more meaningful, and I am grateful that it seems to have become a source of pride for EVER."

In particular, as a way to repay the fans, EVAN delivered part of his acceptance speech in Chinese. He showed a humble side, saying, "Chinese was not easy, but I tried my best to repay you." He added his determination to work harder to build happier memories in the future with fans not only in China but also in South Korea, the United States, Japan, and all over the world.

Hong Kong's night and Disneyland... the conclusion of the business trip

After successfully completing the awards ceremony, EVAN summarized his journey in Hong Kong. He cited the hard work of the staff who helped with dance and Chinese lessons and provided various help locally as the reason why this award was possible. Above all, he reaffirmed his affection for the fans, saying, "EVER is the greatest driving force."

Ahead of visiting Disneyland, which was one of the items on his business trip schedule, EVAN enjoyed the atmosphere of Hong Kong while recording special moments there. He concluded his journey by stating that the night view of Tsim Sha Tsui and the experiences locally provided great strength during this activity.

Source: EVAN (YouTube)