• This is probably your vibe.

    Way better than last week.

  • This was a much better song choice.

    It was better than last week.

John's Q&A

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  • Question: What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?
  • Answer: Kelly Clarkson -- "A Moment Like This" during the first season's finale.
  • Question: What's your dream song to perform?
  • Answer: "Smile" -- Nat King Cole
  • Question: What theme week would you love to have for Season 9?
  • Answer: Soul/Blues/Oldies!
  • Question: Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why?
  • Answer: Disco week will be hard, because it's probably the most opposite from the style I sing.
  • Question: If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Answer: Beyonce. She is the most beautiful woman on Earth.
  • Question: What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Answer: How all of the contestants are friends! We're all very supportive of each other. We really are a family.
  • Question: How do you combat stage fright?
  • Answer: It's very silly, but I think about the world and how grand it is. I say to myself, "Even If I crash and burn on stage, it's not a big deal. The world still moves and there are people with bigger problems."
  • Question: What makes a great performer?
  • Answer: Being fearless and being true to yourself.
  • Question: How has music inspired you?
  • Answer: Music brings me to a special place. It's when I perform that I feel the most honest. And music is a universal language!
  • Question: What was the first concert you attended?
  • Answer: I was really little...I forget.
  • Question: If you could perform in any venue in the world, where you that be and why?
  • Answer: Madison Square Garden
  • Question: Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?
  • Answer: Elliott Yamin
  • Question: Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Answer: Barack Obama
  • Question: If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Answer: Hang out with Ellen.
  • Question: Who are your musical influences?
  • Answer: Stevie Wonder, Gavin DeGraw, John Legend, Jamie Cullum, Marc Broussard
  • Question: How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • Answer: With my looks and unique voice.
  • Question: What have you learned (about yourself) by going through the Idol audition process?
  • Answer: I learned that believing in yourself and making the most out of every opportunity is everything.
  • Question: What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • Answer: I love to eat and drink in massive amounts.
  • Question: If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Answer: Cook!
  • Question: What's your proudest moment?
  • Answer: Making it to the Top 24.
  • Question: What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Answer: I once did a whole show with my fly unzipped.
  • Question: Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • Answer: Fly check.
  • Question: What music would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Answer: Eminem. Listened to him during all of junior high.
  • Question: What are your personal goals in life?
  • Answer: Buy my parents a home in Korea. Make a living by performing. Meet Beyonce.
  • Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?
  • Answer: I'm a student; no unique jobs.
  • Question: What other talents do you have?
  • Answer: I can eat in massive amounts.
  • Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
  • Answer: I took voice lessons for 1 year before college.
  • Question: When did you first start to sing?
  • Answer: 7th grade choir.
  • Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
  • Answer: "Smile, though your heart is aching, smile, even though it's breaking...
  • Question: Favorite Female Artist:
  • Answer: Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, Theresa Andersson
  • Question: Favorite Male Artist:
  • Answer: Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Jamie Cullum, John Legend.

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