What: A video gift to Rui En, our All Time Favourite Artiste, from RBKD and fans from all over the globe

Where: Across 17 cities in 10 countries

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Janice (California, USA):

Filming the video at Hollywood took half a day as my friend and I had to hike up the mountain to reach the spot nearest to the Hollywood sign. Although we experienced difficulty finding our way to the sign, it was worthwhile when we got to see the Hollywood sign up close for the first time.

Also, the scenic view we saw of Los Angeles from the mountain was breathtaking.

I was delighted to see many fans from various countries showing their support for Rui En in the video, and I was glad to be able to contribute for the video.

Thank you RBKD for arranging this surprise for Rui En and compiling all our videos~

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Lydia (London, Currently studying in Leeds, UK):

I filmed the video during my 1st trip to London after 2.5years in Leeds, UK.

The video was filmed at a tourist attraction, Tower Bridge, and hence there were lots of tourists there. I was super shy to do it in front of so many people but I decided that I should just do it since I am already there, and that was the only way to convey my heartfelt congratulations to Rui En.

It took me 15 mins to do that 10 second video as the wind was so strong. Was so happy when Xinyi finally approved it haha!

I watched Star Awards live through Skype call with my sisters. We were super shocked and we screamed so loudly when we saw the clips on TV. It was a great experience and I am glad I made it.

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Odelia (Ontario, Canada):

It was spring in reality (but weather-wise it was definitely still winter… extremely cold) so I decided to film in the park by my house as I was nowhere near the CN tower at that time.

I enlisted the help of my little sister to man the camera. We initially had 5 takes with various scenery and just as we were about to head back into the warmth of our house, feeling dejected that we weren’t able to get a decent shot, it began to snow! Within the span of a few minutes, the field turned white (If that wasn’t some sort of blessing from above for this little project, then I don’t know what it was…). We managed to get a few more takes (a total of 12 takes), scaring the neighbours in the process with me screaming hysterically while frolicking in the field.

When I finally watched the replay of the award show and saw the short clip of a fraction of the international fans supporting Rui En, I just felt a sense of pride of how far we had come as a fandom and also having a moment of victory as we proved to Singapore just how infinite the support for Rui En is!

Continue to inspire En!

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Celine (Yale University, Connecticut, USA):

When RBKD contacted me about making this video, I couldn’t figure out the best place on campus to film it (without too many people walking by daily). I decided to go to the place with the huge signboard that says Yale on it, situated just by the sidewalk of one of the busiest streets on campus. Who cares about the stares, it’s go all out or go home! I had to plan to do it two weekends before the due date because of midterms season and it was difficult to find friends who are free to do it plus the weather was crazy. Eventually, I managed to find a friend to help me with this. During the first weekend, it was raining too heavily which means I had to get it done on the second weekend or lose the opportunity of a lifetime!

Of all 52 weeks in New Haven, and it was spring at that time, it snowed!! I was like “Oh god, how am I going to do this!” But thankfully, it stopped somewhere at noon. My friend and I went immediately after.

We were about to start “filming” when a group of tourists walked by, wanting to take pictures. I let them take their pictures first. It’ll be so weird and awkward for them to stand there and watch me do whatever I need to do.

It was two degree Celsius outside though it looked sunny and that was all I was wearing in the video because my coat was too thick I cannot bring my arms up to form a saranghaeyo sign. I mentally rehearsed the saranghaeyo action.

My friend, holding my iPhone, gave me a “ready” sign.

“Hey Rui En, saranghaeyo from Connecticut, America.”

One take. I am freezing. I am getting out of here…

It filled my heart with so much pride seeing the video aired live on TV and getting more than a hundred thousand views on Facebook. My parents loved it and I got multiple “I saw you!” comments from my friends who saw the video. Overall, I was happy that I made it and it was very heart-warming to see so many fans from around the world coming together to make this gift possible. I’m sure it meant a lot to Rui En as it was to me personally and could not be prouder to call myself a Rangel.

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