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Meet the Filipino content creator ‘performing’ with K-pop stars
ABS-CBN News Intern,
Chelsea Arcilla
Published Sep 03, 2024 01:50 PM PHT
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Updated Sep 03, 2024 02:37 PM PHT

Content creator Glen Versoza edits himself in a music show performance video of K-pop girl group Blackpink's 'How You Like That.' Screenshots from videos on Versoza's Facebook page

Once just a simple K-pop fan, Glen Versoza has grown into a widely followed content creator, known for seamlessly blending himself into music show performance videos, creating the illusion that he is performing alongside some of the industry’s biggest stars.
Once just a simple K-pop fan, Glen Versoza has grown into a widely followed content creator, known for seamlessly blending himself into music show performance videos, creating the illusion that he is performing alongside some of the industry’s biggest stars.
Versoza, whose real name is Glen Perry Ostos, first stumbled upon K-pop during his high school years, drawn to the catchy tunes of female acts like 2NE1, Girls' Generation and Apink. But Versoza never considered himself a fan of K-pop until he encountered the girl group TWICE during their debut year in 2015.
Versoza, whose real name is Glen Perry Ostos, first stumbled upon K-pop during his high school years, drawn to the catchy tunes of female acts like 2NE1, Girls' Generation and Apink. But Versoza never considered himself a fan of K-pop until he encountered the girl group TWICE during their debut year in 2015.
In 2020, Versoza began to edit himself in the videos of K-pop music show performances through green screen.
In 2020, Versoza began to edit himself in the videos of K-pop music show performances through green screen.
“I wanted to be a unique K-pop content creator. There are lots of K-pop content creators na sinasayaw ‘yong K-pop through their dance studios or even in public, which is very common na,” the 25-year-old creator from Talacogon, Agusan del Sur told ABS-CBN News.
“I wanted to be a unique K-pop content creator. There are lots of K-pop content creators na sinasayaw ‘yong K-pop through their dance studios or even in public, which is very common na,” the 25-year-old creator from Talacogon, Agusan del Sur told ABS-CBN News.
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(I want to be a unique K-pop content creator. There are lots of K-pop content creators who dance to K-pop in their dance studios or even in public, which is very common already.)
(I want to be a unique K-pop content creator. There are lots of K-pop content creators who dance to K-pop in their dance studios or even in public, which is very common already.)
“So that’s what came to my mind: Why not try to put myself in their stage performances? Kasi nakaka-challenge din po ‘yon sa’kin. Kasi by doing those kinds of dance covers, I need to match their outfits, style and also the choreography na parang magbe-blend in talaga ako,” he added.
“So that’s what came to my mind: Why not try to put myself in their stage performances? Kasi nakaka-challenge din po ‘yon sa’kin. Kasi by doing those kinds of dance covers, I need to match their outfits, style and also the choreography na parang magbe-blend in talaga ako,” he added.
(So that’s what came to my mind: Why not try to put myself in their stage performances? Because that’s also a challenge for me. By doing those kinds of dance covers, I need to match their outfits, style, and choreography in a way that I blend in.)
(So that’s what came to my mind: Why not try to put myself in their stage performances? Because that’s also a challenge for me. By doing those kinds of dance covers, I need to match their outfits, style, and choreography in a way that I blend in.)
Through his videos, Versoza has drawn a substantial social media following. He currently boasts around 332,000 followers on Facebook, 705,000 subscribers on YouTube, and an impressive 1.5 million followers on TikTok.
Through his videos, Versoza has drawn a substantial social media following. He currently boasts around 332,000 followers on Facebook, 705,000 subscribers on YouTube, and an impressive 1.5 million followers on TikTok.
But Versoza’s videos are not entirely focused on dancing as he adds a bit of comedic flair. In one recent videos, for instance, he takes a playful approach to girl group UNIS’ single, “Curious.” Armed with a guitar, he pretends to play the rock guitar riff from the song’s intro.
But Versoza’s videos are not entirely focused on dancing as he adds a bit of comedic flair. In one recent videos, for instance, he takes a playful approach to girl group UNIS’ single, “Curious.” Armed with a guitar, he pretends to play the rock guitar riff from the song’s intro.
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Versoza pretends to play a guitar in his video with girl group UNIS.

EDITING PROCESS
Behind the scenes, Versoza’s dedication to content creation is evident in the meticulous attention to detail he puts into his videos, from mastering the choreography, finding the perfect outfits that match those worn by the K-pop stars, to editing the clips all by himself.
Behind the scenes, Versoza’s dedication to content creation is evident in the meticulous attention to detail he puts into his videos, from mastering the choreography, finding the perfect outfits that match those worn by the K-pop stars, to editing the clips all by himself.
It’s easy to assume that Versoza relies on advanced software to edit his content, but he revealed that he only uses the video-editing app CapCut. He shared that he films himself dancing in front of a green screen and uses the app to insert himself in the performance videos.
It’s easy to assume that Versoza relies on advanced software to edit his content, but he revealed that he only uses the video-editing app CapCut. He shared that he films himself dancing in front of a green screen and uses the app to insert himself in the performance videos.
“Everyday ko na siyang ginagawa, so ayon, madali na lang po siya para sa akin. CapCut lang po talaga ‘yong ginagamit kong application sa pag-e-edit,” said Versoza, adding that it only takes him around 20 minutes to edit a video.
“Everyday ko na siyang ginagawa, so ayon, madali na lang po siya para sa akin. CapCut lang po talaga ‘yong ginagamit kong application sa pag-e-edit,” said Versoza, adding that it only takes him around 20 minutes to edit a video.
(I do it everyday so it’s become easy for me. CapCut is really the only application I use to edit.)
(I do it everyday so it’s become easy for me. CapCut is really the only application I use to edit.)
“Kung ano po ‘yong phone na ginamit ko ‘pag filming, doon na rin po ako [mag-e-edit] para diretso na po ‘yong process po sa pag-e-edit po. Wala nang transfer-transfer.”
“Kung ano po ‘yong phone na ginamit ko ‘pag filming, doon na rin po ako [mag-e-edit] para diretso na po ‘yong process po sa pag-e-edit po. Wala nang transfer-transfer.”
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(Whatever phone I use for filming, that’s the same one I use for editing, so the process is more straightforward. No need for transferring files.)
(Whatever phone I use for filming, that’s the same one I use for editing, so the process is more straightforward. No need for transferring files.)
Versoza’s process starts by selecting trendy K-pop songs and watching their music videos. He uses these videos to get a sense of the outfits that the artists will likely wear during music show performances, allowing him to prepare his own attire for his content.
Versoza’s process starts by selecting trendy K-pop songs and watching their music videos. He uses these videos to get a sense of the outfits that the artists will likely wear during music show performances, allowing him to prepare his own attire for his content.
“Kung wala po siya sa closet ko po, hindi naman po [ako] masyadong gumagasta po kasi, sa thrift store po ako bumibili ng mga damit po, and then ini-enhance ko nalang po siya,” he said.
“Kung wala po siya sa closet ko po, hindi naman po [ako] masyadong gumagasta po kasi, sa thrift store po ako bumibili ng mga damit po, and then ini-enhance ko nalang po siya,” he said.
(If the costume is not in my closet, I don’t really spend much because I buy my clothes from thrift stores and then just enhance them.)
(If the costume is not in my closet, I don’t really spend much because I buy my clothes from thrift stores and then just enhance them.)
Versoza comically makes a mistake as he 'performs' with girl group NMIXX for their single 'See That?'

FULL-TIME CREATOR
After graduating from college in 2023, Versoza decided to focus on being a content creator, especially since he can earn a living from his videos.
After graduating from college in 2023, Versoza decided to focus on being a content creator, especially since he can earn a living from his videos.
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Versoza disclosed that he earns between P5,000 to P10,000 per month on Facebook, an income that is affected by copyright rules that require him to share a portion of his earnings with the original owners. Additionally, he mentioned that Facebook frequently blocks his videos, limiting their reach to viewers within the Philippines.
Versoza disclosed that he earns between P5,000 to P10,000 per month on Facebook, an income that is affected by copyright rules that require him to share a portion of his earnings with the original owners. Additionally, he mentioned that Facebook frequently blocks his videos, limiting their reach to viewers within the Philippines.
On YouTube, Versoza’s earnings are significantly higher, ranging from P20,000 to P40,000 per month, attributing to the platform’s less stringent monetization policies.
On YouTube, Versoza’s earnings are significantly higher, ranging from P20,000 to P40,000 per month, attributing to the platform’s less stringent monetization policies.
Beyond the financial rewards, Versoza feels fulfilled when his audience expresses their enjoyment of his videos.
Beyond the financial rewards, Versoza feels fulfilled when his audience expresses their enjoyment of his videos.
“They say na parang, ‘I’m sad today until I watched your video,’ [such comments make] me smile... Parang kailangan ko po talaga gumawa ng maraming videos, I need to keep inspiring more people, ‘yon po ‘yong most fulfilling para sa akin,” he said.
“They say na parang, ‘I’m sad today until I watched your video,’ [such comments make] me smile... Parang kailangan ko po talaga gumawa ng maraming videos, I need to keep inspiring more people, ‘yon po ‘yong most fulfilling para sa akin,” he said.
(They say things like ‘I’m sad today until I watched your video,’ such comments make me smile… I feel like I really need to make more videos, I need to keep inspiring more people, that’s the most fulfilling part for me.)
(They say things like ‘I’m sad today until I watched your video,’ such comments make me smile… I feel like I really need to make more videos, I need to keep inspiring more people, that’s the most fulfilling part for me.)
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Versoza edits himself in a music show performance of boy group ENHYPEN's 'XO (Only If You Say Yes).'

Versoza said he does not feel pressured to continually produce content, as content creation does not feel like work to him.
Versoza said he does not feel pressured to continually produce content, as content creation does not feel like work to him.
“I’m just having fun. Saka hobby ko naman din po ‘yong pagsasayaw at saka I’m a K-pop fan, so I have no reason to feel pressured,” he said.
“I’m just having fun. Saka hobby ko naman din po ‘yong pagsasayaw at saka I’m a K-pop fan, so I have no reason to feel pressured,” he said.
(I’m just having fun. Dancing is also my hobby, plus I’m a K-pop fan so I have no reason to feel pressured.)
(I’m just having fun. Dancing is also my hobby, plus I’m a K-pop fan so I have no reason to feel pressured.)
His advice to K-pop fans who want to create their own digital content? “Just enjoy what you are doing. Iba kasi ‘yong work kasi ‘pag pilit, alam mo ‘yon, like ‘pag pinilit mo lang or pinilit sayo, siyempre hindi ka mage-enjoy, hindi ka magiging masaya.”
His advice to K-pop fans who want to create their own digital content? “Just enjoy what you are doing. Iba kasi ‘yong work kasi ‘pag pilit, alam mo ‘yon, like ‘pag pinilit mo lang or pinilit sayo, siyempre hindi ka mage-enjoy, hindi ka magiging masaya.”
(Just enjoy what you're doing. Work is different when it’s forced, you know? If you’re just forcing yourself or if it’s being forced on you, of course, you won’t enjoy it and you won’t be happy.)
(Just enjoy what you're doing. Work is different when it’s forced, you know? If you’re just forcing yourself or if it’s being forced on you, of course, you won’t enjoy it and you won’t be happy.)
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