Welcoming Ilia to Seoul                                                                         

Krew friends (now Krew members) Hye-in and Kristy met llia at Incheon Airport in Seoul on Wed.  The press conference was, I believe, on Thursday.

From Hye-in:

Ilia showed up at the gate at about..4 p.m.  We were directly in front of the gate with placards written Добро пожаловать Илья, meaning 'Welcome Ilia', lifted up .

He found us as the automatic door opened and at the same time he smiled to us.

I nearly fainted when I saw his bright smile.  I won't be able to forget the moment.

 He walked toward to us.  I gave him flowers and some snacks.

 He looked happy.. and I was as happy as could be [Kristy was all smiles too] 

I took him apart to the quite corner and introduced him to a staff of the IB sports [show's producer] coming out to meet him.

Ilia met him practically but he always smiled to us.

I took several pictures with him and he gave me his autograph. 

I was thrilled so much that I could hardly say what I wanted to.  (I think I should write a letter) .

 He went directly to the rink for a rehearsal.   That's all!  I can't wait for the show!!!

 So.....I went to the press conference today!

 I'll tell you about it later

  

    

  The lovely flowers and thoughtful snacks                            and of course Kristy gets an extra big smile for her videos
                                                                                                    (Vid 1 click here;
  Vid 2 click here)

    

    Autographs are essential                                                    and a glass of wine is enjoyable too  [with Hye-in at Press Conference]