In an exclusive interview, Indonesian champion surfers Dhea Natasya Novitasari and Ketut Agus share their experiences the recent Siheung Korea Open. The two discuss the highlights of their trip, from indulging in authentic Korean food to the unique challenges of surfing in a wave pool.
They also reflect on their victories at the event, with Ketut opening up about his journey of recovery from a major injury, and Dhea describing the thrill of achieving a long-awaited win against her rivals. The surfers express their gratitude for the incredible support from the local Korean community, which made them feel right at home and created a truly memorable experience.
- @0:00 – Introduction of Surfers Dhea and Ketut Agus
- @0:27 – Favorite Things About Korea
- @1:51 – Comparing Korean Food to Indonesian
- @3:13 – Most Enjoyable Parts of the Competition
- @6:03 – The Most Nerve-Wracking Moments and the Wave Pool Experience (Dhea)
- @7:27 – The Most Nerve-Wracking Moments and the Wave Pool Experience (Ketut)
- @9:51 – The Difficulty of Surfing a Wave Pool vs. the Ocean
- @13:44 – Competing in Korea: Winter vs. Summer
- @22:42 – Dhea’s First-Ever WSL Win
- @26:35 – Ketut’s Comeback from a Major Injury
- @35:19 – The Significance of Ketut’s First QS 6000 Win
- @36:23 – Ketut’s Surprise Over His Final Score
- @38:49 – Maintaining a Number One Ranking
- @40:07 – The Korean Fans’ Support
- @42:39 – Ketut’s Mindset During the Final
- @43:57 – Dhea’s Strategy for Staying Relaxed During the Final
- @46:05 – Dhea’s Journey to the World Tour
- @50:22 – The Feeling of Winning and the Power of Confidence
- @53:03 – Main Supporters and Success Factors
- @55:06 – The Story Behind Dhea’s “Farming” Victory Claim
- @56:56 – Ketut’s Hopes for the Rip Curl Padang Padang Cup
- @58:42 – Plans for the Rest of the Year
- @1:00:30 – Advice for Young Surfers
- @1:03:34 – Closing Remarks and Thank You’s
