Valen Reveals His Toughest Rival in Dangdut Academy 7

Kapanlagi.com - Valen's journey in Dangdut Academy 7 has not been easy. Successfully reaching the top 3, he admits that this achievement was gained through a long and challenging process. The tight competition among participants and the ever-changing performance concept have been a test for him.

In an interview with KapanLagi, Valen mentioned that each round has a different level of difficulty. He has to adapt to the song material, stage concept, and other technical demands that drain his energy and focus. This situation requires him to really maintain his stamina to perform at his best on stage.

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1. The Competition is Quite Tight

"The competition is quite tight as well," said Valen while recounting the competitive situation he faced.

During nearly one semester of competing in DA7, Valen admitted that he gained many valuable lessons. Not only about vocal ability, but he also felt that the most significant development occurred in choreography. According to him, that experience has become an important asset for his future career journey.

2. Message from the Judges Remembered by Valen

"I learned a lot from here. My choreography received the most lessons, I can admit that choreography had the most impact in DA7," Valen expressed.

In addition to performance techniques, Valen also absorbed many lessons about attitude and mentality as an entertainer. He still vividly remembers the messages from the judges that were emphasized throughout the competition.

"Don't get arrogant, stay humble, keep the spirit, pray more," said Valen, recalling the advice he received.

3. Facing Negative Comments from Netizens

In the midst of his achievements, Valen has faced negative comments from netizens. His experience from participating in the previous season of Dangdut Academy has drawn attention and sparked the assumption that he has an advantage over other participants.

"It's understandable, his experience is greater because he has participated in DA5," Valen said, mimicking the comments he read, and continued. "In my opinion, what they say is true, my experience might indeed be more than others, because I have participated in DA5. But, I joined DA7 to further hone the talent within me."

In response to the criticism, Valen chose to act maturely. He emphasized that his participation in DA7 is not solely about experience, but a desire to continue honing his skills and developing further. For Valen, his achievements up to this point have become a personal pride. He feels that this competition has helped him see his development, both technically and mentally.

4. The Toughest Rival for Valen

In terms of competition, Valen assesses that the entire academy at Dangdut Academy has strong quality. He emphasizes that the biggest challenge actually comes from within oneself, how to maintain consistency and spirit in every performance.

"The toughest rival is ourselves," he said.

Nevertheless, Valen eventually mentioned one name that he thinks should be watched out for. He believes that Tasya has shown very rapid development as the competition progresses.

"In my opinion, the toughest rival is Tasya. Tasya is getting more and more impressive, her performances are getting crazier. In terms of her voice, stage act, and confidence," said Valen, while praising the improvement in Tasya's performance quality from various aspects.

(kpl/fna)