Opening
Hyeri returns to Hyeri's Club after overseas schedules, preparing her favorite: boneless fried chicken and beer. Guest Rijeong arrives, and the two begin their first-ever drinking session together.
"I was waiting for you to invite me. I would have been really upset if you hadn't."
Rijeong's Recent Work
Rijeong focuses on one creative project per month, though recently tackled three in a single month. She recently completed work on Taeyong's music program.
Rijeong's Top 3 Dancers
- Lisa (BLACKPINK): "Lisa is unconditionally #1. She has a natural ability to look cool while dancing." Lisa learned choreography in just two days before a concert.
- Momo (TWICE): "Momo's movements are incredibly precise — she performs my choreography as if I did it myself."
- Taeyong: "There's no difficulty limit with Taeyong. He can handle any choreography."
VMA Award and Choreographer's Pride
Rijeong received the Choreographer of the Year award at the Video Music Awards, thanking BLACKPINK. "Seeing my name on the astronaut trophy made me tear up."
The Viral "24 Years Old" Moment
During Street Woman Fighter, Rijeong's "What were you doing at 24?" remark became a massive meme (10M+ views on YouTube).
"I was half-crazy at the time. I don't know why I said that. I'm sorry." "All I wanted was to win. Everyone was putting everything on the line."
Growth Story
Rijeong knew dance was her destiny from elementary school, when she performed Wonder Girls' "Tell Me" on stage.
"When I stood on stage and danced, I thought, 'This is what I was born to do.'"
She persuaded reluctant parents in middle school to let her pursue dance professionally.
Style and Signature
- Favors lip blush and lip makeup over eye makeup; considers nose shading essential.
- Her lip piercing is her identity: "I got it at 21 because I wanted to look stronger. Hair can change, but the lip piercing stays."
"I hope Hyeri's club gets even bigger! It's already a hit."