With colourful neon lights shining across the Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon together with blazing firepower ligniting the stage, you have seen their amazing debut at the MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014. Boys Republic 2nd visit to Malaysia certainly went beyond the sugar-candy K-pop performance in that prestige World Stage. This five-membered group consists of Onejunn, Sunwoo Sungjun, Minsu and Suwoong also shared some interesting stories and revealed some facts exclusively for their fans.

For some, to be able to land their foot on a foreign soil definitely created a moment of bliss and painted an amazing feeling. When the members of Boys Republic were asked on their feeling of this recent visit, they stated that it felt like a battery that has been recharged; like power energy, metaphorically to express their excitement to be back in Malaysia and they further added that being in Malaysia for the second time felt like breathing the air of Korea hence there were no differences and it felt like Malaysia is their 2nd home.

What is being a Kpop idol meant in the eyes of Boys Republic?

Their challenges: Regardless whatever career paths we chose, it certainly came after 'swimming' across the river of challenges along the way. There's no free ride in this world and success do came from hard work. Being an idol was no difference. For Boys Republic, they believed their visuals (the overall image) is the main challenge; to portray, maintain, and carried out a good image in front of the public all the time certainly the hardest. Secondly, they believed the music also contribute to one of the many hurdles that they have to face. With the Kpop industry booming and being recognised globally, this has drove to an increased of Kpop idols being debuted to bring more colours to the industry, hence increased the competitions. Therefore, Boys Republic wanted their music to be different and enjoyable; soothed the ears of the listeners and easy to sing-along.

Their styles: Fashion in Kpop could be considered as one of the factors why Kpop was recognised globally. Their unique fashion concepts every time a group debuted or promoting their comebacks set a new fashion trend among fans. Boys Republic was not excluded. They were dressed and styled handsomely by their very own style and visual director, Mr Ko Tae Yong, one of the finest South Korean's designer. They also teamed up with several style coordinators in order to bring the brand 'Boys Republic' to the public's attention.

Their uniqueness: Debuted only a year ago, Boys Republic was known for their love and friendliness towards their fans. Well, without being prejudiced towards other idols, Boys Republic's friendly demeanour with their fans was rather unique. Their motto was to create their own fan base and to personally communicate with the fans (breaking the barrier between idol-fans) instead of the fans coming to see the group, it's the group who came to the fans. The fans (Royal Family, Boys Republic fan club) were definitely receiving a royal treatment from Boys Republic. For example, if in a particular month the fans were celebrating their birthday, Boys Republic will organise a birthday party for the lucky fans and for those who were graduating, they will also going to receive a congratulatory message from the group; not through Youtube but in person! Therefore, due to these first class treatments for the fans, Boys Republic have been ranked no-1 in TV show for their friendliness and how they treated, bonded and attached to their fans.

(1) Boys Republic will...

When facing a bad day?

Sunwoo: Reading a book and sipping a cup of coffee in a café to ease his mind.

Sungjun: Shopping is definitely the best therapy- no money? No worries! He will always opt for an alternatives ie window-shopping!

Minsu: Being a David 'Minsu' Copperfield perhaps? He loves to play some magic tricks with cards and showing off his skills to the members. What a 'magic' way to boost up yourself during your rough day.

(2) Boys Republic want to try...

Sunwoo: Acting in a drama is something that he would love to participate in or alternatively singing for an OST of the dramas.

Suwoong: Definitely acting, but if an opportunity knock on his door to join any variety shows, certainly a show that pumped up his adrenalin suits him better e.g. Running Man.

Minsu: The excitement in an entertainment definitely not just on-camera but to be the man behind-the-scene attracts him better; hence he would love to try directing, be it in movie directing or directing a music video. Who knows, one day he might be the director of Boys Republic future MVs.

Sungjun: As for now, he will maintained his career as a singer. He loves singing hence he did not have any thought of pursuing others- A TRUE SINGER indeed. Alternatively, he would love to try composing songs.

Onejunn: Acting, variety shows, composing... he will let the other members try and participate. It's not that those were not catching his attention but he believed producing suits him better. He would love to produce the whole album of Boys Republic.

(3) Boys Republic's love thermometer (towards their fans)

 LOVE INFERNO- Crazy things they would love to do for fans

To be the wedding singer for their fans' wedding ceremony. Do send them an invitation to your wedding

CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT- Most extreme they have ever done for fans

They personally went to their fans' graduation ceremony and congratulated the graduates in person.

HOT TO TROT- Boys Republic love their fans

They organised a 'Chicken party' last year to bond and communicate with their fans better. Seeing the fans in person is way more a precious than sending messages via SNS or Youtube.

(4) If you are Boys Republic's girlfriend, this is how your boyfriend going to be.

Sungjun: The boyfriend who will worry a lot. He was a man with full of worries. He will worry if you got sick, he will worry if you fell down. He will just worry anything might happened to you. Sweet right? He is more like a father figure; like a father who's worried a lot about their daughter.

Wonjun: The boyfriend who will always have you on his mind. 24/7 he will think about you, girl. Wow! Lucky girlfriend.

Sunwoo: The boyfriend who is very caring about his girlfriend and definitely a kind one too.

Suwoong: The boyfriend who will take care of his girlfriend's needs.

Minsu: The boyfriend who preferred to be with a 'noona' (a lady who is older than him) and the boyfriend who loved someone who is played-hard against him. He loved when someone dared to say NO to him and felt more attracted to a girl who gave this kind of rejection.

So, do you think you know Boys Republic now? Do not stop reading as Minsu have one last (funny) story to share with all of you. 

Reminiscing back their journey becoming to be Kpop idol, he stated that there was one incident after their training, they went home (back to their dorm). It was already midnight and Minsu was shocked to see the door was slightly open. He was definitely scared. Was it a thief who broke into their house? Was it this? Was it that? Too many questions filled up his minds and he was so nervous but still pretended to act brave. When he tried to confront who ever was in that house, unfortunately no one answered back. Then he suddenly realised that he was the last one who left the dorm in the morning and clumsily, he forgot to close the door properly! Woah...what a dangerous act by Minsu. 

It's a Wrap! Thank you Boys Republic for an exciting evening at MTV World Stage 2014! Special thanks to MTV Asia (Viacom International Media Networks) and Edelman for the media invite to Kpopstarz.

 Written by : Amalina A | Photos credit : Emi/Liza