They comeback with Good timing in Korea after 1 year and 3 months.
It has been a long time since their last full group activities and we sit with them to hear about their comeback thoughts.
JY: Fans waited a long time, so I felt really sorry, wanted to release an album as soon as possible and be together with them. Now we started on our promotions, we get to see our fans, able to show various images on the stage, so I am very delighted. Recently, I have been very happy everyday.
CNU: Its a promotion since a really long time, I feel emotional yet fresh at the same time. Feels like as if I re-debuted. We have been doing solo activities within this period up till now and because of that, I find that it is really happy and fun to be promoting together as a group.
BR: I had butterflies in my tummies as we prepared for this album. Being able to meet banas personally after so long and being able to show our performance, I feel very happy.
SD: I was really nervous. It has been really long since the members comeback as a whole group, and we get to meet our fans after a long time, so I am nervous.
GC: I waited and anticipated for the day we start promoting. I really want to meet banas! Even though I can communicate with banas through SNS, but I find it a pity that we are unable to see their faces. However, because from now on we are coming back, we can be with banas so I am very happy!
I heard that you guys chose your album tracks from 30 songs this time round. When did you guys start writing and how do you prepare for the album?
JY: Ever since we release album and decided to put in my songs, I have been writing songs till now. I feel that if I am giving a timeline to write a song, wouldn't the song only fit that day's style. If there is any episode I can think of, it would be the song "Together" which was recorded together with 50 fans and placed in the album. Even though it is a fan song, but it is very deep and meaningful to us too.
CNU: Just like what Jinyoungie said. We do not set a time line just for (writing songs and) releasing of album. Even though we have talks like "because of the solo activities, it would be good to release an album during the year end", we do not set a time on when to prepare for the album, we always do it when we have the time, or when the inspiration comes. We write songs and store it, (then when the time comes, we) gather those that matches the concept of this album. Even though it is very tedious to write songs at the same time when we do our solo activities, the process was fun. When we needed more motivation to go on, we will write songs while thinking about how the lovely our fans look when they listen to our songs. Banas are always a pillar of strength to us.
You guys added a diverse range of music into your album this time. What is the reason behind such composition?
JY: The album this time consisted of even more diverse genre than what we had before. For example, we have Reggae style "Nightmare", Future bass "Drunk on you". As expected, if we have more variety in the genre it helps with the album, and because we want to let people hear a new vocal style of our members, so we decided to make sure a diverse composition.
CNU: Because we wanted to do that,right from the start, we did not limit the genre of the songs, and wanted it to contain the images that B1A4 has. Be it the thoughts that we are having now, the inspiration that we obtained or the things that we are into now, those naturally helped us choose the diverse songs. I think it is possible because we are the ones making the album.
It seems like you guys filmed your album jacket and music video in Jeju-do. Are they any memories of Jeju-do?
BR: On the day when we filmed the music video, it was actually Jinyoung's birthday. We prepared a surprise birthday party but I think hyung overheard us so it was a failure. (laughs)
SD: I remembered Jinyoung and Gongchan left the other members behind and went to eat delicious food and came back. (laughs)
GC: Even though I feel sorry for Sandeul, I remembered us heading out to eat. Because Jinyoung filmed his drama "Warm and Cosy" in Jeju-do, so he knows a lot of restaurants. So he said he wanted to introduced us to a few restaurants and eat together. The next day we intended to go together but it was a pity that Sandeul, Shinwoo and Baro had schedules, so Jinyoung and I went to eat a little and went back. After that the hyungs were very envious and jealous... (laughs)
Intro-Time is a song with a mofit of time turning back. If time could turn back, when would you want to head back to?
SD: I have a lot of moments which I want to head back to, but I want to head back to when we debut. I feel that at that time, we had a lot of free time, it would be good that I made used of the time effectively.
In "Nightmare", there is a part where the lyrics goes "the moment my dreams turned into reality", are there any dreams that turned into reality? What kind of dream was it?
CNU: I don't have a precise one. I don't really remember dreams, probably because they are mostly strange dreams, they don't feel real.
It is about the song "The moment I fall for you again", B1A4 knows each other very well, but if you were to fall for the member once again?
JY: I am touched when the members are together. As a leader, there are times I feel that I am burdened if I don't achieve anything. I am very thankful that the members are good to one another and give a lot of help to one another. Also, they also worry about my things and when I see them like that, I fall for them again.
CNU: When I can rely on Jinyoung as a leader, I fall for him once again. Sandeul was really cool when he was doing his solo stage. Baro is the coolest when he is rapping on stage. When Gongchan wins the other team in game, and also when we can look up to like a big brother.
SD: I always for the each of the members again. Among all the reasons, if I were to choose one, when leader Jinyoung is working hard, he looks really charming.
BR: Even though all the members are cool, this time round I want to introduce Gongchan. Even though Gongchan is also really tired, but he is always playing along with the hyung's jokes. When I see it, I feel really touched.
GC: Our members are all very cool! I fall for the hyungs when they call my name and takes care of me. Without me knowing, it came to be that I get very happy every time the hyungs calls my name. It feels like family. It is a different feel from bana, it is the hyungs that only I know.
In "Sparkling", the lyrics goes "we can make paradise", a fun that is like paradise. If B1A4 can make your own world, what kind of world would you want to make?
BR: A world with nothing, a quiet place where the river flows and is refreshing, a world filled with abundance of drinks and food! If there is such a world, it is paradise isn't it?
It is a question with regards to "To my star". Like constellations, stars also shows luck. There are also lucky stars where you make your wish. What kind of wish would you want to have?
JY: For me, I want to wish for everyone to be able to live happily! I feel that happiness is a word that contains everything. Its not just me being happy, but everyone has to be to happy, and whomever sees it, will be even more happy isn't it? I hope to have that.
It is a question about the song "Melancholy". Melancholy has a sad meaning, when you guys are sad, what do you do to change your mood?
GC: Actually, recently there isn't anything that I was sad about... If I were to think about those says, I think I will go on SNS and chat with BANAs. It is a healing and its happiness to be able to talk to BANAs. That is why I always feel that I want to be able to be someone who can give more strength to BANAs.
Jinyoung wrote You & I which was released on the 8th Mar. If you were to tell us the point to take note of? Please also let us know the thoughts of other members when they first heard the song.
JY: This song consists of the heart to want to show more of B1A4, and how we grow in the future. Simply a song that is filled with thoughts like "Just the five of us alone, we wouldn't be able to fly. We want to fly hand in hand with our fans."
SD: First, I want to talk about my thoughts from the moment we record this song. Because when Jinyoung let us listen to song while recording, it was a very bright song, I thought it suited B1A4 very well. After that I was thinking about how are we going to sing it when we go onto the stage, when we sing in the concert, how can the fans enjoy it.
BR: I first heard this song when Jinyoung let me listen to it in his producing room. At that point I thought "This is such a fun song", and I really want to stand on the stage with this song. I also want to have fun with the members and fans as we dance to this song.
Blue Moon is a song made by Shinwoo, when did you make this song? How did the melody and lyrics came up?
CNU: The process of how the song came about... I completed it in the writing studio. (laughs) Even though it is always like that when I write songs, I will sit in the writing studio and eat macadamia nuts as I write... (laughs) Usually when I write songs, I will go to my studio, sit at my desk and write the song. I am more of the kind who will have inspiration as I think about this and that while sitting. To us, I think this single is very important. From then on, what kind of present would be good to the show the image we want people to see in the Japan market, so I made the song Blue moon. I feel that it would be good if people listen to this song and think "oh, B1A4 has this colour too".
What kind of lips is a lips like Blue Moon?
CNU: Blue moon refers to a woman who have left, as to why Blue Moon is because it's just a symbolic representation and "It is very lovely to see a blue moon in the sky" so blue moon = lover. Because Blue moon is like the woman I loved, so a lips like blue moon would be the lips of the woman I loved.
It seems like you guys filmed your Choo Choo Train MV in ski resort in Japan.
GC: We used 2 days 1 nights to film the MV. The members are all living separately now, when we stayed over for 1 night, the building had mattresses on the second floor, everyone said to sleep together in one place so we all stuck together and slept. At that point I thought "Ah~ this is good~" and felt it really deeply, things of the past came to my mind too, I came to realise once again "As expected, our relationship is for us to be together".
BR: When we filmed that MV, there was a campfire and we also played with sparklers. I remembered when we were playing with the sparklers, the spark splattered to my head and because it was so hot, I went straight to the snow to cool off. (laughs)
In You & I, there is a lyrics that goes "I got your back". I feel that when I hear that, I gain courage or strength. When do you think you gain strength?
JY: As expected BANA! I think of our fans. I feel that to us, BANAs is one of the people we loved the most. I think they are the energy why we can run forward. When we meet fans, we gain strength. When we stand on the stage, those who stand in front of us are BANAs. BANAs are the origin of our strength.
GC: I have another opinion. My hyungs.
The rest: Ohhh~~
GC: Even though fans gives strength to me, but to me I have the hyungs. Originally, I am afraid to do anything alone. To state an example, I was on a show and I have to do diving and I am so scared, but at that time, the hyungs shouted out loud "Have strength! You can do it!". I heard the voices and I did it. Another example would be when we are recording songs, when I make a mistake, the hyungs will say "It's okay, you can do well". Such things give me a lot of strength. Recently on ISAC, we did archery. That was my first game, and it was the very first shot so I was nervous. At that point, the hyungs were at the back telling me "It's okay! You can do it so don't be nervous!". So I shot my shot calmly, and I shot into the camera that was set in the bullseye.. (laughs) Thank you guys once again.
You guys got first for archery?
GC: We won Gold medal.
CNU: I think it is only a reasonable result. It felt as if we had no rivals (laughs). Of course, the juniors also worked hard, but there is no one like us. (laughs)
You have fanmeeting in April, Japan tour in June. But after that, do you have anything that we want to do with fans?
CNU: There was once we did it in Korea, we went on a picnic with fans and it was really fun. We played games together and spent a fun time together. I hope we do one in Japan too, it would be good if we can set a date and go picnic together with the fans.
GC: Flower viewing or rental an entire cruise!
CNU: Using our own money (laughs)
SD: Since Shinwoo hyung is going to buy a cruise! (laughs)
ALL: Cos he is wealthy! (all burst out into laughter)
Every year, they will predict and announce the thing that will be in trend. If the trendy things in 2017 would be like what B1A4 has in mind, what kind of things would it be?
BR: As expected, hot icon B1A4! I would think that B1A4 is popular! Also I. She is my sister who recently debuted as a singer, please support her a lot!
JY: For me its VR. It would be fun through TV too isn't it? We had a drama like this before, it was fun.
GC: Recently, there are people who eat alone or travel alone. There seems to be an increase of people who enjoys doing things on their own. I think it would be good if whichever contents that allows people to enjoy being alone would be good. I often eat alone, till now I still am unable to visit a BBQ restaurants... But I heard that recently there has been BBQ restaurants in Korea that allows people to eat alone that are opened, I wonder if such restaurants will continue increasing.
CNU: I think for me it would be words like Peace. In this year, I hope that many countries would be at peace.
SD: If you ask me about my recent thoughts, I have been thinking about this since end of last year. In 2017, I wonder if fishing would be trendy among the middle age people. There has been an increase in the number of youngsters getting interested in fishing. Because they are a lot of idols who also finds fishing fun, so the culture of youngsters taking interest in fishing, I wonder if it would slowly have more attention or will it be trendy.
Does Sandeul does fishing often?
SD: Yes. I will from now on! (laughs). I have done sea fishing before previously, I want to polish up my skills and try to head to places like the sea or river.
Let us hear you 2017 aspiration.
JY: I want to exercise hard. I also want to work hard in the area of music, I would be happy if I can expand my width and depth of expression. Also, as an actor, I want to meet everyone again with a good production, and a new image. And it would be best if I can be healthy and happy like I am now everyday.
CNU: I am still unhappy with my current situation now. (laughs) I have things that I want to show more, I want to show a more grown image of myself compared to 2016.
SD: I want to let more people listen to our songs in 2017 too. With our music activities as the center, I hope this year would be another great year!
BR: I want to be able to meet fans whom we are not able to meet up till now. We will work hard in order to meet everyone! Please cheer for B1A4 from now on!
GC: 2017 is the year of the red chicken, in another words, it is the year of the rooster, and my zodiac sign is chicken. I hope that in this one year, everything that I do will be successful. I will gain strength! Hwaiting!
Q&A
Jinyoung
Q: Is there any time when you start doing something and you think "I think I will do well"?
A: As B1A4, the hwaiting cheer before we go up the stage. If we don't do it, it feels weird, like something might not go well.
Q: The most recent news about yourself?
A: It is an interesting thing, the more I age, the more I think I have stamina stuck to me.
Q: You and I has a part about meeting a miracle-like girl. If I get to meet such a girl, it is a miracle. What kind of girl would it be?
A: Of course, even though I find the appearance important, it has to be someone who is really kind. I think that personality is very important. I think that it is very attractive if you have good manners.
Q: 2017 is the year of the rooster. In the year of the rooster, it seems like the best time to start something new or challenge yourself. What would be that thing?
A: I want to learn piano.
CNU
Q: Is there any time when you start doing something and you think "I think I will do well"?
A: When I write a song, I have to chew on something in order to do well.
Q: The most recent news about yourself?
A: Recently I have been feeling bloated so I am taking medicines. I have never been like that...
Q: You and I has a part about meeting a miracle-like girl. If I get to meet such a girl, it is a miracle. What kind of girl would it be?
A: One who understands me well, if I were to put it, someone like my mother who can give me great love and comfort. Also, at the same time, someone who can look upon me and rely on me, and I would want to embrace that person.
Q: 2017 is the year of the rooster. In the year of the rooster, it seems like the best time to start something new or challenge yourself. What would be that thing?
A: Guitar. Also, I want to give Gongchan a solo song.
Q: What kind of song would you give Gongchan?
A: Gongchan's voice is very gentle, it is very beautiful and sweet. So when Gongchan sings, many people think that he suit a quiet ballad or something that goes smoothly in your ears, something nice to listen to, but I want to challenge and try something new.
Sandeul
Q: Is there any time when you start doing something and you think "I think I will do well"?
A: Right before going up the stage, I will clean my teeth. I might be eating various stuffs up till right before I get on the stage, so I do it just right before I go up. If I don't brush my teeth when I go on the stage, I will be very aware of it and I won't feel refreshed, it feels like things wouldn't go well.
Q: The most recent news about yourself?
A: From this year on, I want to go around with my wallet. Up till now, I am only heading out with my phone and card.
Q: You and I has a part about meeting a miracle-like girl. If I get to meet such a girl, it is a miracle. What kind of girl would it be?
A: Firstly, I think that it is very important that both of our hearts matches. If to choose between a puppy-like or cat-like girl, for me I think a cat-like girl would sway my heart, so I think I like that kind of girl more.
Q: 2017 is the year of the rooster. In the year of the rooster, it seems like the best time to start something new or challenge yourself. What would be that thing?
A: Fishing! I really want to do it!
Baro
Q: Is there any time when you start doing something and you think "I think I will do well"?
A: No matter what I do, if I sleep a lot the day before, I will do well.
Q: The most recent news about yourself?
A: I went on a diet and lost 8kg.
Q: You and I has a part about meeting a miracle-like girl. If I get to meet such a girl, it is a miracle. What kind of girl would it be?
A: Someone who is really like a friend and our hearts have to match. When together, it's comfortable and fun. It would be great if I can meet someone like that.
Q: 2017 is the year of the rooster. In the year of the rooster, it seems like the best time to start something new or challenge yourself. What would be that thing?
A: I want to learn piano.
Gongchan
Q: Is there any time when you start doing something and you think "I think I will do well"?
A: Filling my tummy before we do a recording. Eating properly. If I were to record on an empty stomach, my voice don't come out well, so I will make sure to eat well before that.
Q: The most recent news about yourself?
A: It is the first time in my life I ate escargots. It was a very interesting feeling but it was delicious!
Q: You and I has a part about meeting a miracle-like girl. If I get to meet such a girl, it is a miracle. What kind of girl would it be?
A: Someone whom I can see that is very in love with me, that even people outside knows very well about it. When seen from a 3rd party, you will think "Ah~ this person really likes me", I want to meet this kind of girl.
Q: 2017 is the year of the rooster. In the year of the rooster, it seems like the best time to start something new or challenge yourself. What would be that thing?
A: Debut solo with the song CNU hyung made! It doesn't matter what kind of song! It will be the number 1 song in oricon chart (laughs)
Source: Part 1 & Part 2 with magazine courtesy of 수땡구리
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