Choreographer Lia Kim Picks TWICE's Momo As The Most Talented Idol Dancer
Lia Kim appeared on MBC's “Idol Radio” on October 28 to talk about a wide variety of topics, including her work as a K-pop choreographer and which K-pop idol she thinks she is the best dancer.
Lia Kim is a popular choreographer behind many memorable dance
routines for songs like Sunmi's “Gashina,” TWICE's “TT,” and I.O.I's “Very
Very Very.”
When asked to choose the idol that she thinks is the best
dancer, Lia Kim chose TWICE's Momo and didn't hold back her praise. She
said, “TWICE's Momo is like a dancer sent by the gods. She is very good. Not
even a sponge can describe how Momo is, she can start dancing right after
watching a routine. She is able to recreate a choreography with very little
explanation. She can even take a routine and add her own charms and quirks
to upgrade it [and take it to the] next level.”
The choreographer also revealed that she does not receive
copyright fees for her work, explaining that instead, she receives an
advance payment from the agency she is working with. She added, “I think I'm
probably the highest paid choreographer in Korea. And I really have to thank
Sunmi for that. I think I have also benefited greatly from TWICE, who I am
very proud of as they are working so hard.”
Finally, Lia Kim shared some tips for young teens who love to
dance and dream of being a choreographer like her. She said, “When I see
young people dancing these days, I feel like they are on a different level
than our generation. It is not easy to be successful in the world of dance,
but what I want to tell you is to be strong and resilient.”
