Celebrity Travel: Go away with CIX
After debuting in 2019, the K-pop quintet CIX has had the opportunity to travel around the world, which the group acknowledges as a fun perk of their job. “I try to explore each city as our schedule allows,” group leader and rapper BX told us. “A tour allows us to take a look at various cities. In that sense, the [North American] tour always provides great memories for us.” Their tour – which includes concerts in Chicago, Montreal, and Mexico City – kicks off on May 12. (For the full itinerary and ticket information, visit https://kpoptickets-com.myshopify.com/collections/studiopav-presents-cix-3rd-concert-0-or-1-in-north-america.) This interview was conducted in Korean and translated into English. It has been edited for clarity.
Q: How does the United States compare to how you saw it portrayed in films and TV shows?
YONGHEE: One impression for me was that American buildings are massive. I didn’t find any specific difference though. The U.S. seems like a cool country.
BX: It was surprising and interesting to see the stairs at Times Square, which looked identical as it was portrayed in the movie “Spider-Man.”
BAEJINYOUNG: Rather than picking similarities or differences, I thought that there were a lot of pizza and burger places in the States! It was quite surprising to me.
Q: Where have you visited for work that you’d like to return for a vacation?
SEUNGHUN: I’d love to visit Chicago with my family, eat good food and enjoy relaxing. [Laughs.] Every city has a different vibe, so after every show, I try to explore and take pictures as much as possible.
YONGHEE: I honestly loved every place we have visited, so if I have an opportunity, I’d be happy to revisit anywhere.
HYUNSUK: For me, it’s L.A.! L.A.’s weather is amazing and I liked its free-spirited scenery. If we have a free day during the tour, we love to explore the city we’re in that day.
Q: What are your five favorite cities?
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