🇰🇷 한국어 🇺🇸 English 🇯🇵 日本語 🇪🇸 Español 🇨🇳 简体中文
Published: 2026.11.05 (Thu)
Celebrity News

Say My Name's MEI overcomes nerves to serve as English MC

MEI, a member of the group Say My Name, served as an English-speaking MC at the Gangnam Festival. Behind-the-scenes footage released on the SAY MY NAME official YouTube channel captures the group's performance and the atmosphere of the event.

Say My Name's MEI takes on English MC role at Gangnam Festival, admitting to nerves despite heavy practice
MEI is smiling brightly while looking toward the front. (Photo=SAY MY NAME YouTube video capture)

Say My Name member MEI served as an English MC at the Gangnam Festival, where she admitted to feeling incredibly nervous despite practicing heavily for the role. The group also performed "UFO" while sporting "Pink Princess" styling and navigating unexpected pyrotechnics on stage.

MEI, a member of the group Say My Name, led the stage as an English MC at the Gangnam Festival. A video released by the SAY MY NAME official channel captures the behind-the-scenes moments and the atmosphere of the Say My Name members' performance at the Gangnam Festival.

MEI challenges herself as English MC, saying, "I practiced a lot but I'm nervous"

Serving as the MC for the Gangnam Festival that day, MEI began the stage by greeting the audience in English. While expressing her nerves by stating, "I'm so nervous because it's the day I'm MCing in English," she boosted the atmosphere by saying, "Hello everyone, I'm Mei from Say My Name. I'm so happy to be here with you tonight. Tonight, K-pop brings us all together across generations and borders. Let's make some noise!"

Say My Name's MEI takes on English MC role at Gangnam Festival, admitting to nerves despite heavy practice

After finishing her stage duties, MEI shared her thoughts on being an English MC. "I practiced really hard, but I was so incredibly nervous," she said, adding, "Next time, I want to be able to look forward more and do it with more confidence." She also showed her willingness to take on such challenges again, saying, "If there is an opportunity like this in the future, I will do it." Furthermore, MEI added, "I think I was able to do well because the seniors are writers."

Pyrotechnics on stage and 'Pink Princess' styling

The members of Say My Name shared their feelings regarding their first stage at the Gangnam Festival and mentioned an unexpected situation that occurred during the performance. The members mentioned the moment they were startled when pyrotechnics suddenly burst on stage while they were performing the song "UFO." One member explained the situation, saying, "Even though I heard a prior notice, the stage was so high that I was scared and forgot everything."

Say My Name's MEI takes on English MC role at Gangnam Festival, admitting to nerves despite heavy practice

The members' glamorous styling also drew attention. That day, the members showcased makeup and styling utilizing ribbon decorations based on a 'Pink Princess' concept. The members exchanged reactions, praising each other's styles by saying they looked like "Barbie dolls." One member mentioned the ribbon decorations and makeup, saying, "Today's makeup is totally Pink Princess."

"Let's go home and eat something delicious" shows strong teamwork behind the scenes

After finishing the performance, the members displayed their teamwork by encouraging one another. Expressing the sense of liberation after the stage, the members said, "Let's go home and eat something delicious," and they were also captured cheering together for MEI, who served as the MC. The members encouraged each other, saying, "Today is the day we are totally the prettiest."

Source: SAY MY NAME (YouTube)

#MEI #Say My Name #Gangnam Festival #UFO #YouTube
N
Nam Siwoo
TrendBiz · Reporter

Covers K-Pop for TrendBiz, and also writes about Global Hallyu and Celebrity News.

More by this reporter ›
Copyright ⓒ TrendBiz All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and AI training prohibited.

0Comments

Comments are currently disabled.

Be the first to comment.