This week’s “Bias Duality” article is dedicated to a bright, young woman who livened up the K-Pop scene like a refreshing wind of change, inspiring millions to reach for the stars. We’re talking about none other than Kep1er’s Bahiyyih, the resident Princess of the 4th generation of K-Pop, crowned by the love and admiration of fans all over the world. Huening Bahiyyih, or Bahiyyih as she likes to be called, debuted as a member of Kep1er on January 3, 2022, after a successful run in the survival reality program “Girls Planet 999”. During her stint at “Girls Planet 999”, not only was Bahiyyih able to showcase her talent and more importantly, her potential but she also set an incredible example as an individual who put kindness, friendship, and compassion before anything else. As a matter of fact, it didn’t take us long to realize that this lovely human right here was the real-life version of every strong fictional female character we adored as children and an even more potent role model for the youth. Bahiyyih epitomizes the unwavering optimism of Sailor Moon but also her courageous fighting spirit: qualities that defined her “Girls Planet 999” journey. Like Aurora and Tiana, Bahiyyih is driven by curiosity, ambition, and a strong sense of self, leading her to try new things and pursue her dreams with zest. She even mentioned in her “99 PR” video that she enjoys doing things she didn’t know how to do before. Bahiyyih’s got a little bit of modern Cinderella in her too, with how hard-working and passionate she is towards her art. That’s not all! One simply cannot forget how, like Barbie, Bahiyyih too is living proof that you can be anything you want to be in life. Finally, Bahiyyih’s visual and moral resemblance to Belle is simply uncanny! Both are highly intelligent, fiercely protective of their loved ones, and selflessly nurturing. TXT’s TaeHyun once revealed on a T:TIME video that Bahiyyih had saved up her entire allowance to buy a phone for her brother Huening Kai so that he could use it for his selfies. It’s no wonder that her older sister Lea (YouTuber, influencer, former member of VIVA), considers Bahiyyih the most caring out of the 3 siblings. It was her genuine warmth and thoughtfulness towards her fellow contestants that earned Bahiyyih the nickname “Happy Virus”. Throughout the competition, Bahiyyih comforted others even when she herself was having a hard time, heartily congratulated those who deserved applause and humbly accepted criticism to become the best version of herself. Having ranked 2nd on the show overall, Bahiyyih stood before the world with dreams in her eyes, and her sincerity was reciprocated manifold by Kep1ians who saw in her a star that could give true meaning to the word “idol”. So, now when she goes on stage, transforming from the girl next door to a global superstar, fans cannot help but look on with fondness, pride, and joy. The first kind of duality we encounter in Bahiyyih, therefore, is her ability to create a distinct stage persona that thrives on artistic expression. The way Bahiyyih commands the stage, adores and respects it, shows in her performance. The fire in her heart translates into an enchanting stage presence, making fans fall in love with her at first sight. What takes her talent to the next level is the charisma and confidence she imbues it with, and that is precisely what her X factor is all about. You just can’t take your eyes off of Bahiyyih!
Like a seasoned actor, Bahiyyih can express the worldview of any song by getting into the character that best fits the same, giving the audience a fresh experience every time. This is where we find the second type of duality in Bahiyyih: her multidimensional performance.
No matter how easy idols make it look, maintaining the correct facial expression on stage is truly underrated in terms of difficulty. It takes hours, days, and sometimes years of practice to be able to deliver expressions naturally, let alone switch things up on a whim. Needless to say, Bahiyyih has done the work, and the results are self-evident.
Finally, the third kind of duality Bahiyyih boasts of is in the range of visual aesthetics she can pull off with ease. Be it rocker chic, cottagecore, street-style, or high-teen, Bahiyyih is well-suited for it all. When these three dualities come together, we see Bahiyyih going from “baby” mode to “queen” mode in no time, whether that be on or off the stage.
The abundance of creative wealth that Bahiyyih is constantly honing so as to expand as an artist speaks volumes of the bright future she has ahead of her, especially since she is only getting started. We cannot wait to see what Bahiyyih has in store for us next.
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