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Doubling their pleasure online

After Korean-Australian duo Jayesslee sold out their recent concert in Bangkok in 14 minutes, 'Brunch' sat down with them to discuss being YouTube celebrities, life as twins, their faith and a possible first album

If they had known they would one day become online sensations, twin sisters Janice and Sonia Lee might have combed their hair before recording their first YouTube video in their bedroom. But then again, probably not. And it's that natural charm that has captured the hearts of viewers the world over.

DOUBLY BUBBLY: Jayesslee members Sonia, left, and her twin sister Janice Lee, who have more than 300,000 subscribers on YouTube. PHOTOS: PORNPROM SATRABHAYA

Today, Jayesslee _ a moniker the sisters created by fusing their initials together _ have Australia's No4 most popular YouTube channel, with 300,000 subscribers and over 49 million views. What started out as a hobby has taken Janice and Sonia out of their bedroom and onto the road to meet fans in numerous countries.

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Writer: Nuttaporn Srisirirungsimakul

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