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Exclusive Interview With Lee Chun Keat - Pride of L6B1 !

This interview was conducted after C.K Lee had finally accepted our invitation to be interviewed.

Attention : The contents of this post is 100% original and genuine. No any part of the interview has been sensored or modified.

Time : 9.04 a.m.
Date : 4th November 2006 , Saturday
Location : Taman Impian ( which is C.K. Lee's house )
Persons involved : Lee Chun Keat , Che Guevara and Baby Shu Hui.


Note : The names of both the interviewer, Che Guevara, and Lee Chun Keat will be represented by C.G and Lee respectively.

C.G : Congrats. It's nice to hear that you've qualified for the next round of Project Superstar. First of all, how do you feel now and why did you join this audition ?

Lee : Thanks ! *chuckles* Definitely I'm happy and excited. I really didnt expect to get through because I joined this audition just for experience. Besides that, I thought of testing my singing skill and to see how far my talents can take me to.


C.G : Do you mind to share with us your experience in the audition ?

Lee : It's a great experience meeting people with passion for singing and made many friends. It was thrilling to see the behind scene of the real TV broadcasting progress. I met stars like Gary Yeap, John (The winner of Project Superstar 2005) , Winson, Regine and and a few other entertainers. I was not very nervous at first but as I stepped into the audition room, my heart was beating fast and furious. It's a feeling that you just cant simply express it with mere words. I started to sing my first song (关于你的歌) after introducing myself to the panel of judges. I was required to sing my self-composed song(阿笨的故事) by the judges. Although they didnt give much comments, from their face expressions I could see that they kinda enjoy it. Both of the song I sang with my guitar and the last song(爱的就是你), the judges asked me to sing without my guitar. The only comment they gave is that I should look at the camera more often instead of the floor ! *giggles* After I exit the audition room with the pass to the next round, many reporters approached me with their cameras and notepads. It's an experience that I've never had in my life and I quite enjoy that kind of feelings.


C.G : Looks like the media has made you so popular among the students, teachers, and even the aunties in the canteen. Does that affect you for example exerting more pressure on you?

Lee : *In deep thoughts for a few seconds* Indeed, the expectations of my friends made me want to do better to proceed to further rounds. Many friends congratulated me and I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to them. To my surprise, even the aunties in the canteen congratulated me ! *titters*


C.G : Who do you think has inspired you the most in singing? And what other talents do you possess other than that?

Lee : Oh, I started singing since young, in church. And I only started to learn that I can actually sing well when I was in secondary school. Perhaps that is one of the reason why I started to learn the guitar, so that I can get closer to music. To be frank, I sing for Him. I want to thank Him for giving me these talents. For your information, I master the acoustic guitar in only three months compared to others who take years. I know a bit of piano, bass guitar and drums too.


C.G : Did you expect get through to the next round of the audition on 25th November 2006 which will be held in Kuala Lumpur? And what are your expectations?

Lee : Seriously, I dont know. Although the media predicts that I could progress to the following rounds, but I still think that I have homework to do. I hope that I can be persistent in every performances and make sure I do my best. That's all I can say about it. * Quoted from Live TV Magazine : "....凭着自然帅气的外形和有气质的声音,轻易地俘虏了评审的心,非常有潜力进入24强......." *


C.G : What is your preparation for the next round?

Lee : Basically I download some chinese songs and ask my friends for the latest hits. I try to control my diet for example avoid cold drinks, though I do take it sometimes. *bursts into laughter* . I get advice from friends who sing well and practise singing once in a while. I think thats all.


C.G : We've learned that you're still studying. So, how are you going to cope with your studies if you qualified to further rounds? What would you choose, studies or entertainment field?

Lee : Definitely I will choose studies. I feel that studies provides a brighter future though I surrender to God's plan. Good allocation of time in both studying and singing could be the most significant way for me to do well in both. I think I will surely lose in studies if I did qualify to further rounds but thats just the price I need to pay, or you could call this the sacrifice of taking up this challenge. I guess this is the problem I need to figure it out as soon as possible. I believe that God will guide me through this challenge.


C.G : Who do you want to thank for the current success?

Lee : Again, I would like to thank my dear friends their persistent support, especially my L6B1 classmates and also fellow friends from L6B2. They are just great, for bearing me singing in class and Dewan Kuliah. Oh yea, I would also like to take this opportunity to apologize to a guy who felt disturbed when I was singing in Dewan Kuliah. Besides that, many of the seniors and juniors have also been very supportive, thank you!


C.G : Since you've been doing well in both academic and co-curricular activities, what advice do you have for young people nowadays?

Lee : As I can see, many of the youth nowadays waste their time involving themselves in Mat Rempit activities, gangsterism and other unhealthy activities. My advice is to save your precious time on some beneficial activities instead of smoking or taking drugs. For those students who are struggling with their academics, I would like to say to them " Study SMART, not HARD !", which means quality studying is better than studying blindly all the time. Besides, I would like to emphasize that studying is not everything. A man's life is not on studies alone. I hope that there will be no more NERDies in Jit Sin, but everyone is an all-rounder.


C.G : Last but not least, as a member of L6B1, do you have anything to tell your beloved soulmates?

Lee : If I was required to describe them in one word, it would definitely be " AMAZING "! My classmates and my class teachers are very supportive and never failed to give me their full morale supports and advice. And for me, I would like to call Bio One my second family. I love them so much, each and every one of them. I truly hope that our relationships as a family will be maintained till my dying days. FOREVER L6B1 ! *shouts out loud in a very high mood*


C.G : Haha.. Guess you love them alot indeed. Well I think thats all for this interview session and a thousand thanks to you for willing to spend your precious time with me. Wish you the best and we are anticipating great news from you. Till next time, adios.

Lee : You're welcome. I really enjoyed talking to you. See you.


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C. Guevara