The EBS documentary series Witnessing the Era, which aired on October 4, showcased Lia Kim, a prominent choreographer in K-pop and the founder of 1MILLION.
In the episode, Lia Kim shared her journey of rebuilding her career as a choreographer after a long period of struggle. She humbled herself to work with younger dancers, starting afresh to learn and grow. Her dedication resulted in creating iconic choreography for K-pop hits like TWICE’s “TT,” I.O.I’s “Very Very Very,” and Sunmi’s finger gun dance in “Gashina,” solidifying her reputation in the industry.
Kany, another choreographer, praised Lia Kim for her ability to create choreography that tells a story and stays in the audience’s memory. Highlighting works like Hwasa’s “Maria” and Sunmi’s “Gashina,” Kany emphasized the impact Lia Kim has had on K-pop choreography.
During her collaborations with Lia Kim,