South Korea has given international audiences plenty of reasons to pay attention to its entertainment industry, but WILD WILD (와일드와일드) offers something quite different from the K-pop concerts and television dramas most people know. These men certainly know how to dance, and they have absolutely no problem making an audience blush. Behind the impressive physiques, flirtatious smiles, and daring choreography, however, are professional dancers who spend countless hours rehearsing, maintaining their fitness, and perfecting their stage presence. They also understand that sometimes a playful smile or a glance can get a bigger reaction from the crowd than even the most complex dance routine.
First introduced in Seoul in 2021 with Fantastic Nightmare, WILD WILD is a male dance and theatrical performance company produced by W2 Company. Its shows bring together contemporary dance, carefully rehearsed choreography, music, humour and plenty of audience interaction, all intended for adults. Over the years, the production has developed several different versions, including Dream and After Party, while its performers have also ventured into recorded music with the 2025 release Boiler Room. Unlike a typical dance/perfoming group, WILD WILD has a larger company of dancers, with the line-up changing depending on the production and touring schedule.
Having already entertained people across Asia, including Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan, WILD WILD took its performances to Europe in 2026, appearing in cities such as Madrid, Milan, Helsinki and Paris. With the performers looking forward to further opportunities to meet European audiences, there is plenty of enthusiasm about what comes next. And although the show’s sensual choreography is undoubtedly part of its appeal, the dancers are equally interested in making people laugh, encouraging them to enjoy themselves and giving them a chill evening.
For View of the Arts, I caught up with three WILD WILD performers, Kang Chunil (강천일), Roh Jin Wook (노진욱), also known as NOAH, and Kim Jin Woo (김진우), to talk about their confidence on stage, the hard work involved in putting together such physically demanding performances, the unexpected reactions they receive from audiences and the friendships that have developed between them. They were wonderfully open about their experiences, and their answers came with plenty of laughter, a little teasing and some rather amusing observations about what audiences seem to enjoy most.
As Kang Cuun Il cheerfully put it, WILD WILD might just help you discover something about yourself that you didn’t know before. And judging by the performers’ enthusiasm, they are more than happy to help you find out.
VOA: For anyone who hasn’t seen you perform yet, how would you describe WILD WILD in your own words?
Kang Cuun Il: I’d describe it as a show where you can be a little more honest about what you enjoy. If you like what you see, you’re welcome to show it; we certainly won’t be holding back on stage [laughs]. You might come expecting something sexy, but along the way, you’ll find yourself getting caught up in the dancing and music, and laughing at moments you didn’t expect. That variety is what makes WILD WILD fun.
You might walk in curious about us and walk out thinking, “Oh, I didn’t know I liked that!” I’d love for people to discover something new about themselves.
VOA: Your show is all about confidence and sensuality. Is that something that comes naturally to you, or did you have to learn how to feel comfortable expressing that side of yourself on stage?
Roh Jin Wook (NOAH): I’d say I’m a confident person. But that doesn’t mean everything we do on stage came naturally from the beginning; being confident and being good at something are two different things [laughs]. A bigger movement isn’t always more compelling; sometimes, easing off or holding a moment has much more impact and those are things you discover through practice.
Once I’ve prepared properly, I try to trust myself on stage. Instead of worrying about whether I look awkward, I focus on sharing the energy I’m feeling with the audience; that gives me a real sense of freedom, and I’m excited to bring that confidence to audiences in Europe.
VOA: Let’s be honest, you must get some pretty big reactions from the audience, especially females! Was there a moment during a show when you thought, “Wow, I didn’t expect that!”?
Kang Cuun Il: Sometimes the biggest reaction comes when we pause or give someone a look, rather than when we’re going all out. That makes me think, “Oh, so that’s what you like!” You realise that a single look can be just as important as a move you’ve worked hard on. That doesn’t mean I’m planning to do less dancing, though [laughs]. What I really enjoy is seeing people who seemed a little shy at first start laughing and cheering freely. Their response makes me even more excited to perform.
I’m looking forward to discovering which moments European audiences respond to most. If they bring even more energy than we expect, we’ll have to rise to the occasion.
VOA: People see the incredible bodies, the dancing and the confidence, but they don’t always see what goes on behind the scenes. What’s the hardest part of being a WILD WILD performer that might surprise people?
Kim Jin Woo: Staying in good condition consistently takes more work than people might imagine. It’s not just about how your body looks; you also need the stamina and concentration to deliver the whole show. Even on a difficult day, I want the audience to see a performer who is fully prepared. Someone may have waited a long time to see us, or this might be a special part of their trip. I want to help make that time a good memory for them.
We aim to look relaxed on stage, but there’s a lot of work behind that ease. I’ve learned that looking good takes a pretty serious work ethic, too [laughs].
VOA: You’re performing in a show where being sexy is part of the job. Does that change the way you see yourself, your body, or even what it means to be confident as a man?
Kang Cuun Il: Honestly, of course I want to look good. It wouldn’t be a very honest answer if I said I didn’t [laughs]. But the more I perform, the more I realise that your physique is only part of it. People also see how comfortable you are in your movements and how you connect with them through eye contact.
To me, confidence means knowing your strengths and feeling comfortable enough to show them. You don’t have to look strong or serious all the time. A playful smile or a moment of honesty can be just as attractive. I think sensuality comes across best when it feels natural to the person expressing it.
VOA: When you’re performing together, there’s clearly a lot of chemistry between you. What’s something about your fellow performers that you really admire, but perhaps don’t tell them often enough?
Kim Jin Woo: I admire people who look out for those around them while also taking care of their own performance. Cuun Il has this honest, witty way about him that puts people at ease. Jin Wook expresses himself with such confidence that his energy gives everyone around him a boost. We have different personalities and ways of performing, but we all want to give the audience a great show. When you spend so much time together, it’s easy to joke around more than you give each other compliments, but I learn a lot from them.
Hopefully, this interview lets them know that. Although I hope they don’t make too much of it, or our next meeting might be a little embarrassing [laughs].
VOA: With so many members, each with your own personality, character and ideas, do you ever have creative differences, and how do you work through them to find common ground and create something you’re all happy with?
Roh Jin Wook (NOAH): Of course – we all have our own ideas. If I think something could work well, I’ll say so honestly. But if I want my ideas to be heard, I have to be willing to listen to other people’s ideas, too. Something can sound great in a conversation and feel quite different once you try it on stage, so it’s important to work through it together. If someone else’s approach works better than mine, then that’s the way to go; the goal is to make the show better.
Thinking about touring Europe makes that process even more exciting for me. I love Europe, and I enjoy imagining how we can share what makes us unique with audiences there. I believe that bringing our different ideas together can create a much more exciting performance than anything one of us could come up with alone.
VOA: Finally, if someone comes to see WILD WILD for the first time, what’s one thing you’d love them to experience or feel before they leave the theatre?
Kim Jin Woo: I’d love them to leave thinking, “I’m so glad I came.” If they’ve laughed, enjoyed themselves and forgotten their everyday worries for a little while, that would mean a great deal to us. There’s no pressure to react in a particular way. Whether you prefer to watch quietly or cheer enthusiastically, I hope you feel comfortable enjoying the show in your own way. It would be lovely if you left with plenty to talk about, asking the person you came with, “What was your favourite part?”
We’re all really looking forward to touring Europe, and I believe that kind of joy is something we can share even when we don’t speak the same language. We’ll work hard to make it a wonderful memory and if you find yourself wanting to see us again, that would be the best compliment we could receive.
Written and interviewed by Maggie Gogler
Featured image / Members images courtesy of W2 Company
A big thank you to Tiziana from KoreaME for her assistance with the interview.
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