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As a Shibari enthusiast with 3 years of binding experience, Karissa, a designer and artist from Los Angeles, began her rope journey after seeing a rigging performance at an exhibition. She was inspired to take the reigns as a female rigger, providing a safe and fun experience for bunnies from all walks of life to explore the art. Karissa believes the art of Shibari can be enjoyed by all, and encourages the curious to practice with communication, patience, and the pleasure of their partner in mind. BENJAMIN HOLTROP @benjaminholtrop STYLIST
Benjamin is a fashion stylist & art director specializing in editorial fashion, advertising campaigns, brand imaging and print. He also has a growing celebrity clientele list which he dresses for editorial, red carpet and press related events. Benjamin approaches his work with an elevated aesthetic eye — inspired by form & function.
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IVAN POSHENKO @posshenko STYLIST
Poshenko; celebrity fashion stylist was born in Mexico where he studied fashion design in the city of Tijuana B.C. and started his own fashion line. Taking his knowledge from these experiences, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue the American dream in fashion and entertainment. He got his start working in a well known fashion showroom in DTLA. Two years later he began his career as a solo fashion stylist. Recognized for his work with many Latin celebrities, he has also worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Poshenko’s enthusiasm and honest opinions regarding fashion are quickly gaining him recognition. You can find him on the red carpet interviewing the stars as well as on television shows talking about fashion’s best and worst looks. Some of his clients include Hola Magazine USA (Styling for covers and interviewing) as well as Telemundo and other television stations.
DOUG MENGERT @_douglasjack HAIRSTYLIST
Doug Mengert is a Los Angeles based hairstylist and colorist. After finding his calling apprenticing under some of the most renowned hairstylist in the industry, his career began to soar. A native east coaster, Doug Mengert has done hair in New York, New Jersey, Colorado and Los Angeles. He has worked on various projects from high fashion/editorial to beauty and commercial, working with brands like Fendi, Rodarte, Hanhey, L'Agence, MAC Cosmetics and fashion magazines like Elle, VOGUE, Harpers Bazaar, L'Officiel, Grazia among others. Doug has also worked with notable talent such as Megan Trainor, Leslie Mann, Linda Cardellini, Constance Wu, and more.
AMY GALIBUT @amygalibut MAKEUP ARTIST
Amy Galibut is a Los Angeles based makeup artist and a licensed esthetician. She spreads her time between Advertising and Editorial projects and has had the pleasure to collaborate on several Fashion Shows in New York and Europe. A self-described makeup nerd whose technique spans from clean radiant skin to color driven creative looks. DEREK YUEN @dereksyuen HAIRSTYLIST
Known for his effortless creative techniques and precision cutting, hairstylist Derek Yuen is making his mark in the beauty and entertainment industries. His work has been featured in editorial and advertising assignments for noted publications and brands, red carpet events with leading Hollywood talent, and collection shows during New York Fashion Week.
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BRENDA FERRELL @b_readybeauty HAIR + MAKEUP ARTIST
A Los Angeles Native, Brenda Ferrell founder of [B Ready Beauty ] has become a hair and make-up industry leader for high end and celebrity clients in Hollywood and beyond. Her minimal yet effective approach to hair, make-up, and skin shines distinctively above the rest in the natural beauty space. Her drive towards making people feel beautiful in their own skin inspired her to create a brand that would provide the essentials to enhancing beauty wants and needs. B Ready Beauty is a cosmetics brand and local beauty salon, B Ready Salon is located at the Sofitel hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Newest addition to her company is, B Ready Mobile. Hair salon right at your door step.
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Korean singer Minzy is a true force of nature as she takes on the music world with her charisma, strength, and talent. For this issue, we are focusing on DOMINATION and boy did she dominate the shoot! Having gone from being in a group to a solo career, it was scary at first but she continues to find herself and her voice every day. Grateful for her fans and audience, Minzy uses her platform to connect with them as well as share her personal experiences and more. Being a K-Pop artist and making it Internationally came as no surprise as this artist has a thirst for doing more, building more, and releasing more. Dive into our Vulkan Core Story where Minzy takes DOMINATION to the next step!
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As an artist, what is most important to you when releasing a song?
I think it's the lyrics. Many people can be comforted through music and have various thoughts through the lyrics, so that's why I think lyrics are the most important thing. 저는 가사라고 생각해요. 많은 분들이 음악을 통 해서 위로받고, 다양한 생각을 할 수 있게 하기 때 문에 가사가 가장 중요하다고 생각합니다.
What would you say makes your style unique?
I think it's your unique personality and self confidence. I think that they are revealed through your personal style. 자기가 가지고 있는 개성과 자신감이라고 생각 해요. 그걸 통해서 옷이 드러나는 것이라 생각해 요.
When performing, how long does it take you to rehearse and nail down the full show?
I need to rehearse for at least 3-4 days to perfect the show in my mind. 기본적으로 3-4일은 리허설을 해야, 완벽하게 제 가 생각하는 무대를 보여드릴 수 있는 것 같아요. 3-4일은 걸리는 것 같아요.
If you had to pick one artist to represent the soundtrack of your life, who would it be and why?
The singer I admire the most is Michael Jackson, and there are so many different messages in Michael Jackson's songs. They contain various kinds of humanitarian messages including environmental protection and love. Because his music reflects my values, identity, and passion, I would set Michael Jackson's music as the soundtrack of my life. 저는 가장 존경하는 가수가 마이클 잭슨인데 마 이클 잭슨의 노래 속에는 정말 다양한 메시지들 이 있어요. 환경 보호 라든지 사랑이라든지 여러 가지 인류애 적인 음악들이 담겨져 있는데, 제가 추구하는 가치관이나 아이덴티티를 가진 음악들 을 불렀기 때문에 저의 열정들이 녹여져 있는 마 이클 잭슨의 음악을 제 사운드트랙으로 설정하 겠습니다.
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CHAN What is it like being a K-Pop artist who is also making it Internationally?
I'm still not sure how to describe… hmm… I have a thirsty heart. I still want to keep running and show you more. Because I have a lot of passion and love for my work, I am so happy and grateful to be loved by many people. It gives me joy, and it also gives me a sense of mission. What will I show you? What will I release next? It makes me worry, and on the other hand, I think it creates a good sense of pressure. 저는 아직 뭐랄까.. 흠…목마른 마음이에요. 아직 도 계속해서 달려나가고 싶고 더 많은 것들을 보 여드리고 싶고 일에 대한 열정과 사랑이 많기 때 문에, 많은 분들에게 사랑받는 게 너무 기쁘고 감 사하고 행복한 일이면서도 사명감도 생기는 것 같아요. 여러분들에게 어떤 모습을 보여드릴까 고민하게 되는, 그래서 한편으로는 좋은 부담감 이 생기는 것 같아요.
From a group to playing solo, what are some lessons you learned over the last few years?
Whatever we do, let's do our best! Let's do it right! This is how I felt since the group days. As much as I pour out my passion, I cherish each stage and opportunity. I've always been there with the mindset that I'll show you all my best. From the group stage to the solo stage, I perform with all of my heart, so the audience seems to recognize the passion and hard work. 저는 무엇을 하더라도 열심히 최선을 다하자 ! 제 대로 하자! 라는 그런 마음이 있었는데 그룹 때부 터 지금까지 쭉 가지고 있는 마음이거든요. 저에 게 주어진 일에 모든 열정을 받칠 만큼, 한 무대 한 무대를 소중하게 여기는 편이에요. 나의 모든 최선의 모습을, 최고의 모습을 보여드리자 라는 마음으로 늘 지내왔는데 그룹 때부터 솔로까지 그런 마음으로 무대를 하니까 많은 분들이 그 모 습을 알아봐주시는 것 같아요.
While creating, what would you say is the most dominant instrument you use?
I tend to use melodies a lot in my creations, so I think I use my voice a lot. Of course, I also want to learn various instruments, but when I create, I first record my voice as the base. Then, I produce accordingly. 제가 창작함에 있어서는 멜로디를 많이 쓰는 편 인데, 그렇다보니까 제 목소리를 많이 사용하게 되는 것 같아요. 물론 다양한 악기들을 배우고 싶 은 마음도 있는데, 창작할 때 저는 일단, 목소리를 미리 녹음하는 것 같아요. 그에 맞게 또 제작을 하 는 편이죠.
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Speaking of “dominant,” when I say DOMINATION, what comes to mind?
Music has been such a dominant part of my life that I can say that it is my life. It occupies my life in difficult times, in sad times, in good times, and in happy times. Because I listen to music in every stage of my life, I think music is the most dominant part of my life. 음악이 저의 인생이라고 말할 수 있을 만큼 음악 이 제 인생에 있어서 지배적인 부분을 차지하고 있죠. 힘들 때나 어려울 때나 슬플 때나 좋을 때 나 즐거울 때나. 행복할 때나 음악을 듣기 때문에 인생 속에서 음악이 가장 크게 지배적인 부분을 차지한다고 생각합니다.
Share with us a story of a time you had to overcome an obstacle. What was it? How did you overcome it?
In my case, I wasn't good at singing from the beginning, and I didn't learn it properly, so it was difficult for me to use my voice from a young age. I've had vocal cord nodules, and went through a period where I wondered if I could ever sing again. I used this time to focus and not give up. I was able to find my voice again because I did not give up. So I became who I am now. 저 같은 경우에는 처음부터 노래를 잘 하는 편이 아니었었고, 제대로 배웠던 것도 아니어서, 어렸 을 때부터 목소리를 사용하는 게 어려웠어요. 성 대결절도 걸렸었었고, 노래를 다시 부를 수 있을 까 하는 시간들도 겪었었는데 계속 포기하지 않 고 집중하는 시간이 필요하더라구요. 포기하지 않고 집중하니까 저의 목소리를 찾을 수 있게 되 었고 사용할 수 없었던 저의 목소리를 제대로 잘 활용할 수 있는 그런 상황들이 생겼죠. 그래서 지 금의 제가 되었습니다.
In your opinion, what makes an artist “good”?
I think my music and performance is influenced by the positive energy that I get from my fans, and everyone I work with. They influence me in a positive way. So it makes me want to communicate with the fans more and create good synergies with the crew. I think my success is mainly because of all the positive influence everyone has on me. 제가 저는 팬 분들에게나 사람들에게 또 함께 같 이 일하시는 모든 분들이 주시는 긍정적인 에너 지를 통해서 저의 음악이나 활동에 영향을 받는 것 같아요. 좋은 영향을 받는 것 같아요. 그래서 팬 여러분들과 더욱 소통하게 되고, 스텝 분들과 좋은 활동들을 만들어 나가게 되고 어떻게 보면 그게 다 그분들에게 받는 좋은 영향력이 있기 때 문에 그런 게 아닐까 하는 생각이 듭니다.
In what ways do you use your platform for the greater good? For more than entertainment?
When I use social media, I think I use it as a place for fan meetings and non-face-to-face fan meetings. I'm curious of how the fans are doing, and the fans ask how I'm doing. The audience is curious of things like behind-the-scenes so I think it's being used as a place to meet and connect. 저는 소셜 미디어를 사용할 때 팬 미팅, 비대면 팬 미팅의 장소로 활용하는 것 같아요. 궁금하잖아 요? 팬 분들이 어떻게 지내는지, 또 팬 분들은 제 가 어떻게 지내는지, 어떤 모습으로, 비하인드 씬 같은 것들도 궁금해 하실 거니까, 그 곳에서 만나 면서 이야기하는 장소로 활용을 하는 것 같아요.
Which ones of your songs hold an important place in your heart and why?
I like the song Superwoman the most out of my songs. Superwoman is like my autobiography. In the song, included lyrics about overcoming difficult times, so whenever I listen to the song, I feel stronger and more alive. I feel like I get energized from listening to that song because it gives me the power to overcome any challenges. 저는 슈퍼우먼이라는 곡을 제 노래 중에서 가장 좋아하는데요, 제 곡 슈퍼우먼은 저의 자서전 같 은 곡이에요.제가 힘들고 어려울 때마다 그걸 뚫 고 이겨나가는 그런 내용의 가사를 슈퍼우먼 노 래 안에 담았는데 그 노래를 들을 때마다 힘이 나 고 생동감이 생기고 더 힘을 내서 어려운 부분들 을, 어렵게 생각했던 부분들을 패스하자! 하는 힘 이 생기기 때문에, 그 노래를 들으면서 에너지를 얻는 것 같아요.
How does fashion fit into your life? Favorite accessory to always carry on you?
Fashion is another way to express myself. Just like how I like express myself through dance, I think fashion is one of the best ways to express my personality or appearance. And my favorite accessory is earrings. It's easy to carry and easy to put in a bag, so I like carrying earrings in my purse. 패션은 저를 표현하는 또 하나의 방법이죠.예를 들면 댄스로 저를 표현하는 것처럼, 패션은 저의 성격이나 모습들을 또 다른 방법으로 표현할 수 있는 가장 좋은 표현법, 방법 인 것 같아요. 그리 고 제일 좋아하는 악세사리는, 저는 귀걸이를 좋 아해요. 휴대하기도 편하고 가방에 넣고 다니는 것도 편하기 때문에 귀걸이를 가방에 넣고 다니 는 것 같아요.
What are some events you were part of that left a strong impact on you? Explain.
The event that had the biggest impact on my career was when I visited Times Square during my past time as 2NE1. That was the first time a Korean girl group received the MTV Iggy Award at Times Square, so for me, that was the most memorable and glorious time. Most recently, I think being on stage at Coachella with our members was the biggest, most beautiful stage of my life. 저의 커리어에 있어서 가장 큰 영향을 남겼던 것 은, 투애니원으로서 활동했던 지난 시간들 속에 서 타임 스퀘어에 방문 했을 당시 인데요, 그 때 당시 그 첫 한국 걸그룹으로서 타임 스퀘어에 선 게, 엠티비 이기 상을 받은 것이 처음이었기 때문 에, 저에게는 그 때 가장 영광스러운 사건이었구 요, 최근에는 우리 멤버들과 함께 코첼라에 섰던 게 저의 인생에 있어서 가장 크고 아름다운 무대 였던 것 같아요.
Any message for our readers?
Hi everyone from Vulkan magazine, this is MINZY! Thank you so much for reading my interview! I had so much fun photographing with Vulkan, and was able to create unique and fun looks. I hope you enjoy them and look forward to more to come. Thank you! 저의 인터뷰를 들어주셔서 너무 감사하고요, 이 번 Vulkan과 찍은 사진들이 독특하고 재밌고, 저 의 유니크한 모습들을 사진 속에 담았는데 관심 가져주셨으면 좋겠고, 기대 해 주셨으면 좋겠습 니다. 감사합니다!
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