Some of the biggest players in K-pop gathered in Las Vegas for the first time for the inaugural K-pop Masters last Thanksgiving weekend. Celebrating the launch of Billboard’s K-pop Hot 100, the two-day event boasted an all-star lineup of TVXQ, Brown Eyed Girls, BEAST, MBLAQ, 4Minute, G.Na, SISTAR, and SHINee.

Just before the red carpet event preceding the second night’s concert, MTV K met up with the artists for a few pre-show interviews and gathered their thoughts on being in Las Vegas — and here are the first two!

Watch our interviews with MBLAQ & Brown Eyed Girls below:

MBLAQ @ K-pop Masters

Before making their dramatic comeback with “It’s War,” the five members of MBLAQ had their first Stateside performance at Billboard Korea’s K-pop Masters in Las Vegas. In this exclusive interview, MBLAQ reflects on their 2011 and gives us a heads up on what’s to come in 2012.

Brown Eyed Girls @ K-pop Masters

Brown Eyed Girls are known for their daring concepts, flawless live vocals, and trend-defying music, but what do they think is their biggest charm? Find out more about K-pop’s boldest girl group in our exclusive interview with Brown Eyed Girls during their first visit to Las Vegas.

And if you haven’t already, read MTV K’s concert recap and its accompanying slideshow:

MTV K Concert Recap: K-Pop Masters @ MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Slideshow> K-pop Masters @ MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Stay tuned for more exclusive footage from K-pop Masters, only at MTV K!