Kaiying (Kay)
883Jia FM Radio DJ, Kaiying (Kay) is a witty and easy going individual with a wacky sense of humour and a vivacious personality.
Being effectively bilingual, Kaiying has hosted numerous events in English and Mandarin, and sometimes both languages in the same event. She engages the audience while switching effortlessly between the two languages. Her linguistic abilities also include a smattering of Korean and Japanese.
Be it formal award ceremony or forums attended by VIPs, foreign delegates and ministers, or press conference, road show, product launch, or even party hosting in clubs, Kaiying has experiences in them all. She also conducts radio and public speaking workshops for students, corporate clients both locally and even overseas.
Her work is not just confined to the radio airwaves. As the Assistant Program Director, Kaiying trains the newcomers in both Programming and News teams. Besides being a full time DJ at 883Jia FM, Kaiying can also be heard on in-flight programs on international airlines like Lufthansa and China Airlines. She has also narrated for Nickelodeon’s audio book and has done voice-overs for various TV commercials, like MacDonald’s, Brand’s, Pizza Hut, CDL and more.
In her free time, Kaiying pokes around with her acupuncture needles, as she is a certified TCM practitioner and acupuncturist with the Ministry of Health.
Kaiying was the spokesperson for Theresa Beauty in 2011 and 2013. She continues to keep herself fit with regular runs and xtend barre classes. An avid traveller as well, Kaiying shares with Savour BlackBookAsia some of her favourite travel experiences and tips.
Catch Kaiying on the evening drive time, 4 to 8pm with co-host Robin, in Singapore’s unique one-of-a-kind bilingual radio program.
1.WHAT IS YOUR DREAM DESTINATION AND WHY?
Torn between Siberia and Cuba. Siberia because i would love to see how their indigenous people cope with the harsh climate and survive. Cuba for the history and vintage classic cars you can see along the streets.
2.THREE THINGS THAT YOU COULD NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT?
My mobile phone, headphones and my watch.
3.WHICH DESTINATION SURPASSED YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND SURPRISED YOU THE MOST?
I was in Malta for a wedding. Before that, i only read about how beautiful it was. Only when i arrived, i realised the beauty lay in the juxtaposition of nature and architecture. The blue grotto and the sandy forts… It was like in the movies but better!
4.WHERE AND WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MEAL YOU HAVE EVER HAD WHILE TRAVELLING?
I made a reservation at Steirereck, which is one of the world’s top 10 restaurants in Vienna. I was impressed by the presentation, taste, ambience and attention to detail. The bread cart had so many varieties of bread that after the waiter mentioned the first five, I could not remember it anymore. Every single dish that i had was a work of art.
5.WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING TO TRAVEL TO NEXT?
I will probably be in the States in summer for yet another wedding, and London for Christmas at the end of the year.
6.WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON?
The radio station is turning 10 this year, so we are working on a series of events to commemorate its birthday. For my own personal projects, I am hoping to learn singing properly, as well as find time to head to Japan for a facial acupuncture seminar.
7.DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS OR ADVICE FOR BUDDING RADIO DJS?
Do not be afraid to try. It does not matter if you do not have the right credentials (e.g. graduated from Mass Communications, majored in theatre studies etc.) Passion and tenacity are the most important qualities you need to possess in order to set foot in this industry.