Catching Up with our August 2023 Cover Star Gaston Pong.
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Gaston Pong is the epitome of contemporary cool in the ever-evolving world of entertainment. His talent has earned him a nomination for the People’s Choice category at Malaysia’s inaugural TikTok Awards, a testament to his growing popularity and influence in the digital age. Beyond the world of social media, Gaston is a versatile artist, wearing the hats of both a singer-songwriter and a producer, with a notable presence in the realms of C-pop and K-pop. Pushing boundaries of sound and style, we catch up with our August 2023 Cover Star to discover ten fun facts about him.
1. Remarkably, he is entirely self-taught, learning the ropes from YouTube when he was just nine years old.
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2. He almost pursued dentistry in India before following his musical passion.
3. His debut track, ‘Birthday Cake,’ started as a demo for Luhan, a former EXO member!
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4. Prior to his music career, he worked as a marketing intern at a music label.
5. Gaston’s style inspirations include the Korean RnB singer Gemini and the enigmatic artist, The Weeknd.
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6. He indulges in more than three cups of coffee daily to fuel his creativity.
7. Gaston took on various part-time jobs for three months to save up for his own recording setup, including work as a wedding videographer and a cashier at a ballet school.
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8. He has a preference for avoiding fish due to a sentimental connection, as his first pet fish passed away.
9. Gaston is an avid horror film enthusiast, watching around 40 films in that genre each year.
10. His favourite colour is green.
Read more on Gaston Pong and The Year That Defined Him here.
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