UKISS's Kevin & Soohyun visits Jakarta flood victims

Show their concern, UKISS Soohyun and Kevin auctions their personal items and visit Jakarta flood victims.

During the Press Conference

 Kevin and Soohyun with the kids

20 signed album for auction

During the Charity Visit

left to right, Four Season representative, Soohyun, Kevin, World Vision Represenative, Bank Mutiara representative, Oppa Oppa Live

Kevin & Soohyun with the highest bidder

UKISS Soohyun hugs a kid during charity visit

Venue : f1- fx Sudirman 

Sign In Time : 11 AM

  

Jakarta (02/02) – Successfully held a showcase in Medan last year, UKISS visited Indonesiaagain yesterday. In contrast to the original plan to hold a showcase and fan party, this time UKISS came to hold a charity event and showed their concern by visiting the flood victims directly.

Located at fX Sudirman on January 1, UKISSSoohyun and Kevinheld a joint press conference withOppa Oppa Live, Wahana Visi Indonesia (World Vision Indonesia) and Bank Mutiara toexplain about rescheduling showcase and charity session in Jakarta.

Oppa Oppa Live as the event organizers confirmed that reschedule is a difficult decision to be taken for the good of all parties, asking for understanding from fans. The "2013 UKISS Showcase & FanParty in Jakarta" that should be hold on February 1-2 had to be rescheduled to April 26-27, 2013 due to bad weather, the safety of fans and not a good timing consideration. "Showcase had to be rescheduled. But there is no change in terms of concept and benefit tickets. We thank you for your support and understanding. In addition, each Rp 10.000, -from tickets sold will be donated to the flood victims, through WVI," said KimYoung Hoon from OppaOppa Live. Donations will be managed by Wahana Visi Indonesia- partner World Vision, a humanitarian organization that focuses on children and have experience responding to natural disasters.

UKISS Kevin explains that they know the condition of Jakartafrom internet and concerned about thecondition of Indonesian fans. Although rescheduleis very difficult for them as well, Kevin hopesfans understand this decision because UKISS love them. "We want the world to know about Indonesia’s condition, that's why we came here. We are sorry because not all members can come this time, "said UKISS Soohyun. Although only Soohyun and Kevin were able to attend, butall members of UKISS give a message toIndonesian fans through a video, which uploaded on their official youtube account. They hope fans Indonesiaare okay, stay strong and looking forward to meet again in the upcoming showcase in April.

In the next session, titled "Charity Session with UKISS and Bank Mutiara", UKISS donated 20 copies of their autograph seventh mini-album 'Stop Girl' and 2 signed favorite clothes from Soohyun & Kevin. In a short time, Soohyun and Kevin managed to auction off 2 albums with total sales of Rp 3.500.000, -. The rest of album and clothes will be auctioned online at www.oppaoppalive.com. The entire auction results will be distributed to the flood victims through WVI. This session open for public, expected to inspire the fans to participate in helping and sharing with others.

In addition to reschedule the concert and held an auction, UKISS visited refugees in post Penjaringan, North Jakarta. Accompanied by WVI, Soohyun and Kevin distribute stationery and toys to children in refugee camps. Together with UKISS, Bank Mutiara implement CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) to provide direct assistance to ease the burden of child victims of floods that hit Jakarta, particularly Pluit.

Greeted cheerfully by children, UKISS could not hide their shock with that high enthusiasm. Kids representatives give a thank you note and a portrait gift to UKISS, and even teach Indonesian children's song called 'My Hat is Round'. Soohyun and Kevin were playing and entertained children of flood victims happily, despite the language barrier between them.

Soohyun and Kevin also reveal their thoughts after visiting this charity, "We are excited to be able to interact directly with them. But unfortunately it’s only for a while, short time. This charity visit means a lot to us, and also reminds us to be more grateful. Even in difficult situation, the kids are still smiling." UKISS hopes their visit could give encouragement to children and inspire others to share with others.

Kevin thanks fans who came to the charity session and glad to have a chance to visit Indonesia. "Thank you for coming and support us. We are happy to see you. We want to share and slightly ease your burden, so be strong and fighting!” said Kevin.

"We appreciate the care and concern from UKISS, who come all the way from Korea and are willing to sacrifice his concert schedule shift. Not many celebrities have similar sensitivity, even going down directly to evacuation shelters. Hopefully UKISS concern could be the inspiration for others to share, "said Priscilla Christin, Donor Acquisition Manager, Wahana Visi Indonesia.

Oppa Oppa Live thanked for all support and understanding from everyone for this rescheduling and charity event. "Thank you for all your support and understanding. Despite many shortcomings, the event can run smoothly because of the help of many parties. May the good intentions of this event can be received well by everyone. Thanks to Bank Mutiara, Wahana Visi Indonesia, UKISS and especially the fans who have supported this event. See you in UKISS Showcase & Fan Party in Jakartaon 26-27 April. "

Till next time, 

TimeLotus Guardian Angel JueShuen

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Jakarta (02/02) – Sukses menggelar showcase di Medan tahun lalu, UKISS kembali mengunjungi Indonesiapada tanggal 31 Januari kemarin. Berbeda dengan rencana semula untuk menggelar showcase dan fanparty, kali ini UKISS datang untuk menggelar acara amal dan menunjukkan kepedulian mereka dengan mengunjungi langsung para korban banjir.

Berlokasi di fX Sudirman pada tanggal 1 Januari, UKISS yang diwakili Soohyun dan Kevin menggelar jumpa pers bersama Oppa Oppa Live, Wahana Visi Indonesia (WVI) dan Bank Mutiara untuk menjelaskan perihal penjadwalan ulang showcase dan kegiatan amal yang akan mereka lalukan di Jakarta.

Pihak Oppa Oppa Live selaku penyelenggara acara menegaskan bahwa penjadwalan ini merupakan keputusan sulit yang harus diambil untuk kebaikan semua pihak, meminta pengertian fans. Acara ”2013 UKISS Showcase & Fan Party in Jakarta” yang seharusnya dilaksanakan pada 1-2 Februari dijadwalkan ulang menjadi 26-27 April 2013 dengan pertimbangan cuaca, keselamatan fans dan waktu yang dirasa kurang tepat mengingat kondisi memprihatinkan di Jakarta. “Showcase terpaksa dijadwalkan ulang. Tetapi tidak ada perubahan dari segi konsep dan benefit tiket. Kami berterima kasih atas dukungan dan pengertiannya. Selain itu setiap Rp 10.000,- dari tiket yang terjual akan kami donasikan kepada korban banjir, melalui WVI,” jelas Kim Young Hoon dari pihak Oppa Oppa Live lebih lanjut. Hasil donasi yang terkumpul akan dikelola oleh Wahana Visi Indonesia- mitra World Vision, organisasi kemanusiaan yang fokus pada anak dan sudah berpengalaman merespon korban bencana alam.

UKISS Kevin mengatakan bahwa mereka mengetahui kondisi Jakarta dari internet dan khawatir dengan kondisi fans Indonesia. Meskipun penjadwalan ulang ini sangat sulit bagi mereka juga, Kevin berharap fans memahami keputusan ini karena UKISS mencintai mereka. “Kami ingin dunia tahu kondisi Indonesia, karena itulah kami datang ke sini. Mohon maaf karena tidak semua member bisa datang kali ini,” kata UKISS Soohyun. Meskipun hanya Soohyun dan Kevin yang bisa hadir, namun semua member UKISS memberikan pesan untuk fans Indonesiamelalui video yang diunggah di akun youtube resmi mereka. Mereka berharap fans Indonesiabaik-baik saja, tetap kuat dan bersemangat hingga bertemu kembali di bulan April nanti.

Dalam sesi berikutnya, bertajuk “Charity Session with UKISS and Bank Mutiara” ini, UKISS menyumbangkan 20 album mini ketujuh mereka ‘Stop Girl’ dan 2 pakaian favorit Soohyun & Kevin yang sudah ditandatangani. Dalam waktu singkat, Soohyun dan Kevin berhasil melelang 2 albumnya dengan total penjualan sebesar Rp 3.500.000,-. Sisa album dan pakaian akan dilelang di website www.oppaoppalive.com. Seluruh hasil lelang akan disalurkan kepada korban banjir melalui WVI. Acara yang digelar secara terbuka ini diharapkan dapat menginspirasi para fans untuk berpartisipasi membantu dan berbagi dengan sesama.

Selain menjadwal ulang konser dan menggelar pengumpulan dana, UKISS juga turun langsung mengunjungi pengungsi di posko Penjaringan, Jakarta Utara. Didampingi Wahana Visi Indonesia, Soohyun dan Kevin, mendistribusikan alat tulis dan mainan kepada anak-anak di pengungsian. Bersama dengan UKISS, Bank Mutiara melaksanakan program CSR (Corporate Social Responsibilty) untuk memberikan bantuan langsung guna meringankan beban anak-anak korban banir yang melanda Jakarta, khususnya Pluit.

Disambut dengan ceria oleh anak-anak, UKISS tak bisa menyembunyikan keterkejutan mereka akan antusiasme tinggi seperti itu. Perwakilan anak-anak memberikan gambar dan ucapan terima kasih untuk UKISS dan bahkan mengajari lagu anak-anak Indonesiayaitu ‘Topi Saya Bundar’. Soohyun dan Kevin pun bermain bersama anak-anak dengan gembira dan menghibur anak-anak korban banjir yang  belum bisa pulang ke rumahnya, mengesampingkan adanya kendala bahasa di antara mereka.

Soohyun dan Kevin pun mengungkapkan pemikirannya usai kunjungan amal ini, “Kami gembira bisa berinteraksi langsung dengan mereka. Namun sayangnya hanya bisa sebentar. Kunjungan ini sangat berarti bagi kami, dan juga menyadarkan kita untuk lebih bersyukur. Meski tertimpa musibah, anak-anak ini tetap tersenyum.” UKISS berharap kunjungan mereka bisa memberikan semangat kepada anak-anak dan menginspirasi yang lain untuk berbagi dengan sesama. Kevin mengucapkan terima kasih untuk fans yang datang ke sesi amal dan bersyukur karena mendapat kesempatan untuk mengunjungi Indonesia. “Terima kasih telah hadir dan memberikan dukungan. Kami gembira bisa bertemu kalian. Kami ingin berbagi dan sedikit meringankan beban kalian, jadi tetap semangat ya.” ujar Kevin.

Pihak WVI pun berterima kasih atas kunjungan UKISS. “Kami menghargai perhatian dan kepedulian U-KISS yang jauh-jauh datang dari Koreadan mau berkorban menggeser jadwal konsernya. Tidak banyak selebriti yang memiliki kepekaan serupa, bahkan mau turun langsung ke posko pengungsian. Mudah-mudahan kepedulian UKISS bisa menjadi inspirasi bagi kalangan lain untuk berbagi,“ ujar Priscilla Christin, Donor Acquisition Manajer, Wahana Visi Indonesia.

Pihak Oppa Oppa Live mengucapkan terima kasih atas dukungan dan pengertian semua pihak atas penjadwalan ulang dan acara amal ini. “Terima kasih atas dukungan dan pengertian semuanya. Meski banyak kekurangan, acara bisa berjalan lancar atas bantuan banyak pihak. Semoga niat baik dari acara ini bisa diterima dan dirasakan semuanya. Terima kasih pada Bank Mutiara, Wahana Visi Indonesia, UKISS dan terutama fans yang sudah mendukung acara ini. Sampai jumpa di UKISS Showcase & Fan Party in Jakarta pada 26-27 April mendatang.”