Kaba Modern has been making quite the buzz with their kickass audition on America’s Best Dance Crew. The dance team has received 180,000+ views and 700+ comments of their performance on YouTube in less than a week.
Of the six member crew, one particular member is gaining quite the fan following - Yuri Tag. With a constant barrage of comments about her cute looks not only on YouTube, but on our very own Kineda post of the crew, it’s not hard to see that she’s a fan favorite.
The 22-year-old Irvine, California native started dancing at the young age of five from the recommendation of her doctor. In 2005, she took things a bit more seriously and joined UC Irvine dance crew Kaba Modern. The crew has been making a name for themselves in global competitions for years now, including a first place trophy from the USA World Hip-Hop Championship.
“THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN SHOWING US SO MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT! IT REALLY GETS US THROUGH THE LONG STRESSFUL NIGHTS OF PRACTICE AND CONTINUALLY PUSHES US TO GROW EVEN MORE!!! I CAN’T EVEN EXPRESS HOW MUCH GRATITUDE I FEEL IN MY HEART RIGHT NOW BUT JUST KNOW THAT I WOULDN’T BE WHERE I AM WITHOUT YOU ALL!
much <3 & respect, yuri tag "
With a spot in the final twelve crews, it’s Yuri’s chance to shine and become a breakout star. She’s definitely got Kineda’s support! America’s Best Dance Crew premieres Thursday, Feb. 7th @ 10PM ET/PT.
Be sure to bookmark this page, as we’ll be updating it with more pics and video as the contest progresses!
March 7th - 5 New photos added.
March 21st - 10 New photos added.
March 24th - All 7 Videos Posted
30 Photos of Yuri Tag available in Gallery
Yuri Tag Videos - Kaba Modern
Live Auditions Episode
Episode 2 - Music Video Moves
Yuri Tag and Kaba Modern perform Chris Brown’s “Wall to Wall.”
Episode 3 - Dance Craze Challenge
Episode 4 - Movie Characters
Episode 5 - Thriller
Episode 6 - Broadway Remixed
Episode 7 - Evolution Of Street Dance
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Posted by heartofjosh
*drool!!* You fine as hell girl! :D
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Posted by yume
Good job Yuri on the audition! I hope Kaba Modern wins the competition!!! :)
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Posted by AllaN
Its awesome how you made an article for Yuri hahahh. With so many fans of hers out there already, they’re bound to get good reviews from the audience. Her smile is what makes her cute :)
good luck to Kapa Modern!
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Posted by djmikey
Ya, she really has a nice smile and bubbly personality it seems. I love the way she made a shout out to her mom and dad… “I love you amma… appa!”
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Posted by madray
I’m in love with this girl! Thanks for the post and pics!
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Posted by rick vicious
I’m in love with this girl too!!!!
…..probably because she’s my girlfriend…..
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Posted by beni
she looks like tila taquila, but with skills and innosence
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Posted by hamatoyoshi86
Nah! Tila Tequila has a weird face shape…IMO
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Posted by lilkitty
She’s adorable. I’m so glad that she’s getting to live her dream and that her parents are proud of her now. Way to go girl!!!
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Posted by glimmerish
Outstanding performance!!! I hope she makes it all the way. :)
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Posted by glimmerish
They did really well in their last performance even though it wasn’t their style.
I think JabbaWockeeZ took it home this week! Their performance was so tight!
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Posted by Arthur
i just got into work, and because we’re not showing it here in London i was hoping to come on this site and see an article about the show… and “yeaaa” not only did u post the video, you put the cutest girl on here too!! and NO WAY does she look like Tila.. she looks 100x better :)
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Posted by kewlger
dude.. youre so right jabba KILLED IT!! muahhaa
i hope kaba and jaba are like the two finalists.. but i doubt two asian crews can do that ha -__- -
Posted by AllaN
I loved their dance routine in on the premiere episode the most. They’re really good with what they do, and they have great Sync. When the Daft Punk-Technologic part started, they had such great moves, and they really wrapped up the dance nicely.
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Posted by vm3z9
I just got into the show, and I really enjoy watching them perform. I noticed a http://www.yuritag.com fansite out there. Is that your doing Terry? =)
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Posted by lovethysoles
i made an account just to post on here lol! anyway yuri your so gorgeous and skilled at what you do, but yet you still stay so humble and down to earth, and thats why i love you! just keep doing what you do best and keep your head up.. you’re doing a great job reppin the asian community and showing that they can be apart of the hip-hop scene as well as any other race, so GO KABA MODERN! (or jabbawockeez) =)
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Posted by rocketfuel
as much as she is cute, Mike Song has best stage presence in that group. The guy is sick…but Ben Chung of Jabba has more range and will go help his group go far. When you get to teach along side with Rino Nakasone…you must have game.
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Posted by rick vicious
lol
that shit is bananas. never did i think some stranger would be making a fanpage for my gf
weird…
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Posted by yume
Glad they’re still in it! I can’t wait to see their next performance. :)
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Posted by jpwashington21
yeah glad to see you did an article on her. she seems cool…bubbly personality, like the rest of the group. they seem like they are really fun people to be around. I swear I had NEVER been into dancing until i saw their first performance on MTV’s ABDC. They seriously have made me look into dancing lessons now. lol.. i know it sounds kinda wack but its true… KEEP UP THE #1 SPOT, KABA MODERN!!
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Posted by lina
It’s on again tonight. Kaba is one of my fav groups to watch! Glad it’s the fame isn’t getting to Yuri’s head. You keep doing what you’re doing girl!!! :-)
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Posted by kyek
Sorry but shes not korean anymore!!! Shes dating a non korean and as a korean male I am very upset. I would like to kill this sellout if I ever saw her in real life and set example to other korean women who choose to date out!
What…Korean men not good enough?
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Posted by rick vicious
kyek, you’re a damn racist prick.
yea, she’s dating a filipino guy, and guess what? we’re happy and couldn’t care less. i have other friends who are filipino with korean girlfriends too, and korean homies with filipina girlfriends.
so suck a fat one and get over it. loser -__-
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Posted by djmikey
WHOOOO KABA MODERN MADE IT INTO THE TOP 3 LAST NIGHT!!!! BEST CREW EVVVAR! :D
I love the Kaba’s outfits! Yuri keeps coming up with the craziest hairstyles. Every week she’s looking new and different. I likes! :p
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Posted by razi
Sexy girls meets nerds?!? I’d be Yuri’s nerd anyday!!!! Did you see that shot of her on the floor at the end of their routine. So f’n hot and pretty! :D
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Posted by rocketfuel
kyek,
As a Korean Male…you’re a moron. Yuri doesn’t live for you and your life has no meaning as to how she should live hers. I suggest you think before you bother sharing how stupid you are.
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Posted by hamatoyoshi86
Kyek, wtf??? haha. …can we get some JabbaWockeeZ stuff up here? j/k..no really, those guys are sick. Jabba and Kaba should be the final 2
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Posted by lina
forget jabba! It’s all about kaba modern! :D
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Posted by airscape
ìœ ë¦¬ 파ì´íŒ…!
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Posted by madray
Thanks for the new pics! She’s so f***ing hot!!! :D
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Posted by Frankie_Savage
Yuri Tag.. my buddy mentioned her and forced me to check her out. she is maddd cute. something about a woman who can break it down. haha.. and she’s dating a flip?!? SO YOU’RE SAYIN THERE’S A CHANCE :D my hearts-a-flutterin girl. do your thing.
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Posted by kewlger
she cried last night boohoo =[
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Posted by 2Rigid
Yuri is simply BEAUTIFUL and a great dancer. This lady is simply the best in the group and on the show. Good Luck!!! STAY HOT!!!!!!
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Posted by kewlger
RIGGED!
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Posted by yume
HELLA RIGGED. How the hell did Status Quo beat Kaba Modern?!?!!!!
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Posted by hamatoyoshi86
She’s a great dancer but every time I watched Kaba perform I was drawn to Jia, I think she’s the better of the two……..and yeah Kaba getting eliminated was garbage.
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Posted by 2Rigid
YUME! Not sure how status quo pulled out the upset. I think america got it wrong. KM should have been in the finals.
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Posted by HOPPA
SHE IS FRICKIN HOT.
I HAD AN EX-GIRLFRIEND NAMED YURI. TAG IS HER LAST NAME? SHE’S KOREAN? MUST BE MIXED.
WHO CARES….KABA MODERN AND OTHERS ARE REPRESENTING ASIANS FOR SURE!!!!
I SAY PHOTO SHOOT FOR STUFF MAGAZINE…I’M THERE!!!-j
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Posted by djmikey
I can’t believe Kaba didn’t make it into the finals. I still love Yuri. Any idea if any opportunities came up for her after this loss?
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Posted by turbooo
yuri & kaba modern’s america’s best dance crew performances are the best!
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