Alex (she/they) founded YEGKPOP in 2021, alongside Miki - bringing the first KPOP-UP to life in July 2021. After 20 events planned for the Edmonton KPOP community later, they are excited about growing YEGKPOP into a viable events and promotion company that can support bringing more KPOP concerts and events to Canada. Along with her work as Executive Director of YEGKPOP, she is working as a member of the LIGHTUPK Edmonton team. Through Kai Communications, she is also working as a Marketing and Communications Consultant for various clients across the country. Alex has been a KPOP fan for 20 years and holds a Master’s Degree in East Asian Studies! Their ult groups are EXO, NCT, ONEWE, and ZEROBASEONE with a special place in their heart for Korean hip-hop, R&B, bands and ballads.

Miki has always loved dance, music, and performance, and greatly treasures the community and friendships found through these passions. Growing up in Vancouver, she graduated post-secondary with a degree in Performing Arts. She was introduced to K-POP/EXO in 2013/2014 and organized support projects for EXO's 2016 concert in Vancouver.

Miki moved to Edmonton May 2021 and has worked alongside Alex and the ever-growing YEGKPOP team ever since, from events of 60 participants to 600+.

Miki's top favourite K-POP artists are EXO, Taeyeon, Sejeong, and Mark. Aside from YEGKPOP events, Miki teaches dance through @FIERCEANDCURVYEMPIRE (often creating original choreography K-POP songs).

Previously a community journalist covering Asian stories, Janine currently works with Alex at Kai Communications, specialising in strategy, research, and systems development. As a long-time (and long-distance) spectator of YEGKPOP events, Janine has recently joined the team, supporting marketing and communication efforts.

Janine discovered KPOP over 20 years ago through BoA's early works, and has been a fan ever since. Her favourite artists/groups include EXO, 2NE1, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, Heize and Red Velvet.

Mahvish (she/her) has been volunteering for YEGKPOP for over 2 years. She has been in participating fandom spaces for groups like One Direction and 5SOS since 2014 before learning about BTS and Seventeen in 2022. Currently, they are working in the optical field. Mahvish has been a KPOP fan for 3 years and her ult groups are SEVENTEEN, BTS, and NCT.

Clare (she/her) was introduced to YEGKPOP as an attendee of their very first pop up which eventually turned into becoming a vendor then volunteering and now staff! Clare has been a graphic artist and admin for several NCT update accounts and cafe/cupsleeve events. Currently a Vendor Coordinator for YEGKPOP, she also works in Youth Mental Health and Behaviour for AHS and ECSD. In her spare time she enjoys NCT concerts, cafes and collecting! Her faves are NCT Doyoung, Haechan and Mark :)

Hiranyaa was born and raised in Edmonton and has been an active volunteer with YEGKPOP for over four years. Through her volunteer and professional experience working with various community groups, she is excited to take on the role of Community Booth and Brand Coordinator. Outside of YEGKPOP, Hiranyaa works at the Newcomer Centre with the Cultural Advantage Initiative. A K-pop fan for over 14 years, Hiranyaa’s ultimate groups include SHINee, INFINITE, EXO, and WayV. Her long-standing love for K-pop provides a creative outlet that blends seamlessly with her work at YEGKPOP.

Caitlyn (she/her) has been volunteering for YEGKPOP since 2021. She has been a KPOP fan since 2018 and has fallen in love with the genre ever since. A proud Day6 superfan, she also loves artists such as EXO, Got7, and SKZ. By day, she is working as a Community Food Program Coordinator while finishing up her Master of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Through her professional role and involvement in other community groups, she has gained extensive experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers.

Robin (she/her) has been volunteering with YEGKPOP for two years. She is very involved in the Edmonton performing arts scene as a member of Korora Choirs for 20 years. Currently, she is working as a healthcare admin. Robin has been a K-pop fan for 18 years and her biases are Onew of SHINee, Johnny and Jeno of NCT, and Gunwook of ZEROBASEONE.

Lothian (she/her) hails from the foggy coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador but has called Edmonton her home for the past three years. A kpop fan since 2010 and a music fangirl for even longer, her love of the hallyu wave has sent her across the globe to see her favourites, including a five year stint living and working in South Korea. Her lived cross-cultural experience as well as her years of grassroots music promotion have given her deep understanding of the needs and wants of kpop event attendees, and sets out to make the wildest dreams of fans come true!

Keziah (she/her) has been volunteering with YEGKPOP for over a year, but has been supporting these events for even longer. Building on her experience in leadership and event support, she currently serves as our Stage Team Assistant, dedicated to creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can leave with memories to share. Keziah has been a KPOP fan for 9 years and her ult groups are Red Velvet, STAYC, LE SSERAFIM, and TWICE!

Julia (she/her) has been volunteering with YEGKPOP since 2023. She has been assisting with making the RPD mixes and editing the videos since the first RPD for YEGKPOP alongside team members Grey and Queenie. She loves dancing and has been dancing since very young. Julia started learning kpop dance covers in 2015 and has been a member of the Edmonton Kpop Dance Community ever since. She also love collecting photocards and filming little unboxings Julia has been a KPOP fan since junior high so it has been a while! Her ultimate groups are Stray Kids and Ateez and the number ones in her heart forever are Bangchan and Yunho.

Rian/Riri (she/her), has been a volunteer for YEGKPOP for 3 years. She has been a kpop fan since 2014. Her favourite groups are EXO, Stray Kids, NCT, Shinee, Red Velvet and many more. She has been managing our pop-up events’ deco/crafts table for around 2 years and has also been working closely with the coordinators and volunteers. Rian is very outgoing and loves meeting new people with the same interests and is very excited to meet new and familiar faces!