Q: What will you be doing this upcoming Christmas?
CNU: We have a schedule. We have a fansign and Vapp broadcast.

Q: If you don't have schedule, what would you like to do on Christmas?

Jinyoung: Nothing much, I just want to walk on the streets of Myeongdong while it is snowing.

Sandeul: I want to go diving. (laughs) Going to a place where there is nothing and me being alone doesn't seems too bad. I watch the drama "Entourage" and Seo Kang Jun will go diving whenever he don't feel good. It seems cool...

CNU: The best drama recently is Goblin isn't it. Even though I don't really watch drama but I saw a few episodes. It is very interesting. Coincidentally, I saw an episode and ended up continuing it. I even subscribed to watch it again on the internet.

Q: When there's no schedule on Christmas, you like to watch drama?

CNU: Nope. Actually, I like to go for a drive so I want to go for one. But it seems like a hard thing to do.

Jinyoung: It seems like every year Christmas we have schedules.

Sandeul: Think of that as a good thing.

Jinyoung: Even though its a good thing, I thought its a pity.

CNU: Still, its been a while since we are in Korea this year. Last year and the year before we spent it in Japan.

Sandeul: Since its been a while we spent Christmas in Korea, I think we can spend it with a different feeling.

Q: B1A4 members did various activities this year. Looking back at 2016, how was it?

Jinyoung: It was eventful. We experienced a lot of things. A year where the members all did various things and grow their capabilities. 2016 was a year where we look forward to 2017.

Q: What would 2017 be like for B1A4?

Jinyoung: Safe. No mishap, I hope it can be a happy year. "Happy" would include everything. Being healthy, being successful in our work too. With that, I hope that B1A4 will have a happy year.

Q: Is there anything that you do to be happy when things don't go very well?

Jinyoung: There are times when I watch movie, I also sometimes sing upbeat songs. My style is to forget the bad things.

CNU: For me, I do nothing. I am those kind who don't think and shouldn't think in order not to get stressed. I try my best to just be still.

Sandeul: Recently I met up with my Busan friends. We thought back about our past together. It felt really good to laugh and play when we were young and have nothing. Thinking about my past made me released my stress. I prefer moving around when I get stressed out.

Q: If there is something that you want to tell your fans this year end, what would it be?

Jinyoung: I recommend that you spend your year end with your family this year. Most people would think of spending time with friends. However, this year on the last year, how about making some precious memories with your family? I thought it would be good to be spending it with your family this time.

Q: It seems hard for you to spend time with your family for year end.

Jinyoung: The year end is always the busiest. It has been a while since we always spend crossing over to the next year in MBC.

CNU: I think its been 7-8 years since we have been counting down on MBC.

Sandeul: Its a little regretful that we can't be with the family for the new year. Its been a while the last memory. So I kept thinking about it. I remembered going to Busan Yongdusan together with family.

Q: It's a little early but what is your new year resolution?

Sandeul: Firstly, I hope to be able to go through the year healthily. And I want to work hard and practice so that my songs can be in the next album. I will start with being a small producer and then overtake Jinyoung and CNU hyung. (laugh) I will lead the team in the future.

CNU: I believe in Sandeul thoughts. Its a mature sensibility. Sandeul's solo album this time included his self written self composed song, I feel that it is feel of emotions and a good song to listen to no matter when. Even though Jinyoung is our team's main producer, I thought that as I write songs, the spectrum of B1A4's colour expanded. So I thought if we add in Sandeul's, wouldn't our colours expand even more.

Sandeul: Let's wait and see.

CNU: I think he will write songs that all age group will like, songs that even the older people will like.

Sandeul: There might even be a totally new genre. Something like EDM Trot. No matter what kind of songs, I should try composing it first. While I am writing for this album, I have a lot of emotions. Before we decided on the songs I listened to hyungs music. Jinyoung's songs are started like a tunnel but CNU's songs seems to changed the tunnel, the feeling is good. It feels so good that I want to join in too. I want to make a music like the tunnel's emergency exit.

Jinyoung: I think that it is good. Members are hungry in terms of music, and want to participate in the album.

Sandeul: Our hyungs are really cool.

CNU: I think it would be cool to include all of the members self composed songs in a mini album.

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Even though B1A4 seems quite, they are not quiet, it seems like they are showing us their images once in a while but they are a diligent group constantly having activities. Next year they are in their 7th year since debut and they are displaying good dynamics acknowledged by others.

Debuting from WM Entertainment in 2011, even though B1A4 isn't a rookie group who came like a comet, but they started and succeeded with a nick name "Elementary school president". They received rookie award and also got their first 1st place after 2 years of debut with hit song "What's happening".

The song "What's happening" which got 1st place what their 4th mini album, and B1A4 has been releasing 2 albums per year since debut. Also, they have their own reality and own concert into their 2nd year. After releasing their first full length album, they also debuted in Japan. Putting "hit the iron while its hot" into practical use.

After that, they ride on their rising popularity, they bounced higher and released their 2nd full length album, and started their world tour from Taiwan, USA, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia etc.

As the team gets stabilized, the members also started their solo activities. Jinyoung was born again as an actor through Mnet Music drama "Perseverance Goo Haera, MBC Warm and Cozy, and recent KBS2 Love in the Moonlight. He also displayed his song writing skills as he participated in Produce 101's In the same place, IOI's Wait, When the cherry blossoms fade, Oh my girl's One step two step and so on.

Sandeul as expected went towards the public through music. He showed the public the singing skills that they did not know of on MBC King of Masked Singer, he also showed his individuality as a solo singer with his solo album "Stay this way".

CNU got casted as Chess' main actor. Baro acted in MBC Angry Mom, he also did varieties like SBS Laws of the jungle, tvN's Youth over flowers. Gongchan was the MC for KBS2 A song for you.

In such a short time, all 5 members were able to show their talents in the areas where they do good at. Of course, compared to the past, they took a longer period (for comeback), but unexpectedly, B1A4 grew as they did their activities together and separately. As much as they took a long time to make a come back, they also released a high quality album.

Since 2012, B1A4 has been promoting using songs their write on their own. In 2014, their 2 full length album Who am I consisted of 8 self written songs out of the 12 songs, the number increasing sharply. Their latest album Good Timing, they provided us with 13 out of 13 self written tracks.

CNU revealed during Good Timing showcase, "It has always been a dream to have a full length album with all self written and composed songs. I feel like we fulfilled that dream and grew a lot, and think that it is a step into somewhere where we can growing more." 

It is not a common thing to see idols releasing an album with all self written tracks. Towards the end of their 6th debut year, B1A4 continue to grow and is becoming a respectable idol.

What's even more surprising is that B1A4 has not had one scandal. The members promoted with a stain on their name and has firm teamwork. B1A4 also visit one another as the promote individually, cheering on each other sincerely.

Jinyoung said in the interview once that his heart still flutters when he sees the members occasionally, showing the affections he has for the members. On Good Timing showcase with regards to the 7 year jinx, he mentioned that "there are still a lot of things that we are curious about each other, there are also lots of things to talk about" CNU also said "We are fans of each other".

Like this, even if B1A4's proper and acknowledged activities doesn't gather great interest from the public, it is still possible that they will go a long way.

One person in the entertainment industry said "As idols promote longer, they tend to sway more to solo activities, B1A4 does well in acting, variety, song writing and so on, so we look forward to them".

He also added "When B1A4 first debuted, their concept was innocent and cheerful. It is similar to SHINee, as they show their mature image, they are also looking to develop. B1A4 is like SHINee, they maintained their charms and create their own growing up stories, so I thought the possibility of them becoming a long lasting group is high."

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Everyone~ Hello!

This is WM official blog.

I am greeting everyone since a long while for B1A4's 3rd Full Length Album [Good Timing] released on 28th Nov~!

B1A4 who came back in full strength after 1 year and 3 months!

Increasing their ability to write and prodice their own songs since debut, B1A4 has came back with an album filled with 13 self-composed and written tracks!

From the track list, you could see that it is packed with B1A4's members name! Has everyone heard the new songs~?

Today I prepared [GOOD TIMING] Album Q&A for everyone!

What is the best song that B1A4 members have chosen~?!

For our blog readers, we went to look for B1A4 who was shooting for a variety at WM and checked with them. Shall we meet them?!

WM BLOG OFFICIAL Q&A!

1. Please recommend us a song in this album and tell us the reason!

2. Is there any memorable episode while preparing for this album?

3. A word for fans who have been waiting for this 3rd full length album!

4. If you were to write a letter to B1A4 members about something you are thankful for while preparing this album!?

5. If you were to express title song "A Lie"? (Or in 5 words poem)

First up we have B1A4 Leader Jinyoung!

1. Please recommend us a song in this album and tell us the reason!

Together. I feel that it is a more meaningful song because fans participated in the recording of the song too.

2. Is there any memorable episode while preparing for this album?

The last song that we did mixing for was Together. I was listening to the last part of the song and I heard the voices of the fans and somehow I choked up and almost cried.

3. A word for fans who have been waiting for this 3rd full length album!

You must have waited very long... Even though you waited so long for us, you continued to trust and think of us, thank you very much. We will repay that through this album so please anticipate it.

4. If you were to write a letter to B1A4 members about something you are thankful for while preparing this album!?

Our lovable B1A4 members. Actually, with me shooting and writing songs at the same time, it is not easy. However, you taking care of me and asking me "Are you tired" gives me strength... I will also work hard to show a better side of a leader to you guys, I love you!

5. If you were to express title song "A Lie"? (Or in 5 words poem)

B1A4 is back!

B1A4 Leader Jinyoung who almost cried when he heard the fans voices while monitoring Toegther, his love is unchanging even at the MV shooting scene!

The names of the BANAs who participated in the event and record the chorus~?! BANAs who participated, please remember to check that out~!

And who is the second guy we are meeting~?!

It is none other than B1A4 CNU who is in charge of rapping and vocals~!

A smiley look while looking at the Q&A even at this timing!

He was smiling very brightly as he recommended the song!

He came right from shooting the variety to answer this survey~!

Shall we have a look at it~?!

1. Please recommend us a song in this album and tell us the reason!

Nightmare. I think it is my first time making a reggae song, and it is a song that shows a new colour of B1A4 so I choose Nightmare.

2. Is there any memorable episode while preparing for this album?

I was very happy every moment while preparing for the album.

3. A word for fans who have been waiting for this 3rd full length album!

I am very thankful to BANAs who have been waiting all these while. Also, I'm sorry to make you wait so long. For the long wait we have made you waited, we have returned with a good album, so let's make many memories together.

4. If you were to write a letter to B1A4 members about something you are thankful for while preparing this album!?

Actually, while preparing for this album, we had solo activities too so it was hard. We showed a growth from the previous album and as the eldest I feel proud. As we have worked hard, I believe that our happiness is coming.

5. If you were to express title song "A Lie"? (Or in 5 words poem)

Songs that are good they are like a lie.

CNU chose Nightmare~ The Nightmare that CNU write and composed himself!

The Nightmare that made teh 3rd full length album's genre wider! Everyone you have to listen to it~!

The third person whom we are meeting is B1A4 main vocal, Sandeul!

Sandeul who is thinking hard the moment he received the questions!

Shall we look at what are his answers~?!

1. Please recommend us a song in this album and tell us the reason!

In a dream. If you listen to the lyrics of the song, it is talking about a sad story of a person but when the melody of the song and the lyrics meet, it becomes a very healing song so I want to recommend this song.

2. Is there any memorable episode while preparing for this album?

We shot our MV at Jeju Island this time round, I dieted but inhaled black pork BBQ, so the diet became useless and went down the drain, there was such a sad story...

3. A word for fans who have been waiting for this 3rd full length album!

Our BANAs have waited for a long time, we have worked hard for the quality for the album!! We will gain strength as we think of the day we meet BANAs soon~~ Everyone from the moment we comeback!! Let's run excitedly!!

4. If you were to write a letter to B1A4 members about something you are thankful for while preparing this album!?

Everyone put in their best for the album this time round, it was very cool and I feel proud!! In the future, B1A4 will be like that always~~ Stay like this~

5. If you were to express title song "A Lie"? (Or in 5 words poem)

Like a lie

don't be annoying or joking around

Because there are no scarier things than words

Now defend it warmly

Ya~ I'm saying being warm like the songs in B1A4's 3rd full length album [GOOD TIMING]~

Beautiful man who gives his best in the things his do, Sandeul!

Ending his solo album activities well

with a even more grown image!

Sandeul who is filming hard for the MV and thinking of BANAs in Jeju Island!

So there is such an episode about you eating black pork bbq and resulting in a failed diet!

And the recommended song was In a Dream! You have to listen to it!

Our 4th member is B1A4's only blood type B rapper, Baro!

hmmm...

Baro who is thinking hard about the questions!

Him calling for hwaiting as he answers the questions after filming for variety!

In the end, what did he wrote~?!

1. Please recommend us a song in this album and tell us the reason!

The moment I fall for you again. It is a song that even the guys would flutter, the lyrics are pretty.

2. Is there any memorable episode while preparing for this album?

The lyrics of the title songs were written in the XXX. It turns out to be very pleasing unexpectedly.

(T/N: In the toilet, Baro explained that he wrote it when he was in the toilet.)

3. A word for fans who have been waiting for this 3rd full length album!

Thank you for waiting for us all these while, we will repay you for the wait, please look forward to it.

4. If you were to write a letter to B1A4 members about something you are thankful for while preparing this album!?

Everyone were tired as we prepare for the album as we run around for schedules, but it doesn't even show and we go on to cheer on for one another, I am very thankful. Let's gain strength for this comeback and hwaiting!!

5. If you were to express title song "A Lie"? (Or in 5 words poem)

Bad guy

Proof shot sent by Baro at the filming scene of the variety show!

Where would be the place where Baro wrote his lyrics?! Where would it be?! We will reveal it in the next news!

Lastly, we have B1A4's vocal maknae Gongchan!

Gongchan who is focus on reading the questions!

"I will answer it at the filming set"

What will Gongchan's answers be~?!

Don't miss it till the end!

1. Please recommend us a song in this album and tell us the reason!

To my Star --> BANA

2. Is there any memorable episode while preparing for this album?

We filmed our MV at Jeju this time round, while we were filming it, it felt like a healing. And the MV was very heart fluttering and the mood was good. I was also feeling nervous since we finally came back. I want to hurry up come back.

3. A word for fans who have been waiting for this 3rd full length album!

You have waited really long isn't it BANA? While you were waiting, we prepared very hard! Please look forward to it! You won't be able to fall out of it once you've seen it once!

4. If you were to write a letter to B1A4 members about something you are thankful for while preparing this album!?

I am thankful that even though every one is tired, but we gave strength to each other. Please stay by my side always. Let's gain strength for our 3rd album and end it well!

5. If you were to express title song "A Lie"? (Or in 5 words poem)

Me!!

The selfie that the popular "Face genius" send us was sparkling,

Gongchan who answered ME! for the expression for A Lie!

Everyone, you can work your imagination to imagine about what it means!

And the WM Q&A comes to an end!

Have you watched the MV of B1A4 who came back since a long time~?!

Promotional activities for 3rd album is starting after 1 year 3 months! Please look forward to it!

I will find you guys with more interesting posting.

Lastly, we have a message for everyone who is using Naver Blog.

We will see you soon~! Bye~!!

Q: Date of Birth

A: 18th Nov 1991

Q: Explain your strength

A: Looking at everything positively

Q: What kind of image I will have 10 years later?

A: Erm... I think I will still be working hard as B1A4?

Q: Jinyoung! I do this really well!

A: Fencing! Rather than doing well, I think I can do well!

Q: What is your hobby?

A: I like watching movies.

Q: What kind of animal best represent you?

A: Fox

Q: Your thoughts when you look at the mirror?

A: I should clean the mirror.

Q: When is the happiest time in a day?

A: When I eat something delicious I am really happy!

Q: Is there a program you really want to try?

A: Infinity challenge.

Q: Jinyoung's weakness?

A: I am seriously directionally challenged. I really want to overcome it.

Q: What do you do on your rest days?

A: I watch movie and write songs!~

Q: What is your greatest worry right now?

A: B1A4 will soon have our come back so I am worried about the music we are coming back with.

Q: How satisfied are you with your life?

A: I think I am working hard to live a meaningful life.

Q: XXX added colours to my life. Who is XXX?

A: Thanks to Banas, I have colours added to my life.

Q: Have you regretted over something before?

A: It was something important but because I was physically tired, I wasn't able to do my best. I think it is a pity and I feel regretful.

Q: Is there anything you want to do well?

A: When I start to write a new song! Even though I am doing it, I always find it new and amazing.

Q: What food do you like the most?

A: Gobchang!

Q: Do you have a habit normally?

A: My habit nowadays is to memorise the names of the shop as I walk on the road. This is because I have bad sense of directions. I am trying my best!

Q: How is your drinking capacity?

A: Soju 2 bottles...? However, I haven't been drinking much these days so I am not very sure. I think I can't drink well now.

Q: Your drinking habits?

A: Drinking at home comfortably and then falling asleep..?

Q: My skin care solution?

A: I don't do special care. Just skin lotion!

Q: Do you have a nickname?

A: Grandpa... My fans gave me this nickname.

Q: If you are given a week off right now, what do you want to do?

A: I want to travel overseas! To the USA!

Q: Your motto?

A: You only live once so have fun!

Q: How do you release stress?

A: Playing upbeat songs and do mind control(?).

Q: Do you have a celebrity you want to meet?

A: Song Kangho! I really respect him.

Q: Is there a singer that you really want to write music with?

A: Will.I.Am. 

Q: If there really was a previous life, what do you think you were before?

A: An inventor? I have huge curiosity so I think I made weird stuffs.

Q: Do you have anything you deem as unsightly/ugly?

A: People who are disrespectful to elders.

Q: What is "acting" to Jinyoung?

A: Something that lets me live as someone else.

Q: What is "song" to Jinyoung?

A: Something you make or listen to to make your life more meaningful.

Q: What is "Love in the Moonlight" to Jinyoung?

A: A drama that gave me courage.

Q: What is "B1A4" to Jinyoung?

A: Home. (Somewhere comfy where I can go)

Q: Lastly, any words you want to say?

A: I have received a lot of love from Love in the Moonlight and nowadays I feel like I am dreaming. Thank you for showing so much love. Right now, B1A4 is preparing for a comeback so please wait a little more. We will definitely bring you good music within this year! The weather has turned very cold recently, please be careful not to catch a cold, and dress warmly. I hope you are always filled with happy stuffs!

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Producer Jinyoung? My responsibility is greater now.

My weight of responsibility got so much greater now. There are people who like what I have been doing as a producer. As I write songs for girls group, there are a lot of guys who came to know about my lyrics. I feel that if I do not put more concern into the song, things might happen. I feel that whatever I do I need to prepare properly. I think the weight of the responsibility increased.

Jinyoung revealed to us how he overcomes his slump. "There are times like this. I work hard to write songs, there are times the songs turn out nice but there are also times when the song doesn't. When such a thing happen, I stop. I do it a few days later. Since the song isn't going to come out, I won't continue doing it. I think resting would be better. There are times where I rest for 1 or 2 days too. And then the song will come out again. There this thing about composing, it doesn't come because you want to do it, there are times you have to wait till you have the feel. When writing a song, the emotion is important. It is not hard. For myself, I think I do not have a slump. I don't think of myself as having a slump. Even when I am going to a difficult time, I tell myself "It is not that I cannot do it", "Everything will be fine after resting for a while." Fans also call me Jung-positive. I think that thinking positively is very important. In the past I don't really think so much but as I come out early to the society and experience lots of work, I feel that having a positive mindset is the best. Even though it is important to do your work well, I feel that having positive thinking as a basic is the best. That way, things will work out better."

"I still have no idea what I dislike. I like to challenge things. Even if it is something hard, I will try it once. Even if I fail, I still think trying at least once is better. I feel like I will try on things which I don't know now and comes my way. After that if I can't do it, I will think "Ah, so I can't do this.". I feel that it is not right to think "I don't think I can do this so I am not trying." even if you have not even tried it once."

Jinyoung told us that he is currently working hard in writing songs so that B1A4 can come back in within this year. From Baro, Sandeul to Jinyoung, their individual activities has gained attention and good results, spending the best year yet. Therefore, the image of the team is even better, and this is the reason that B1A4's full comeback would be even more anticipated.

"That is why I don't wish to miss it. I was to properly show our album this time round. As I talk about it, I can feel that there is more enthusiasm (for the album). That is why we ourselves are more excited.

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"Even though my character is a little greedy and wants to try everything, I tend to give up very easily too. I have not gave up on things that I have not tried before. Firstly, I will try and if I think it is not it, I will turn back."

"Even though I am those who will give unconditionally when in love, but not to the extend of giving away my life. Even Kim Yoonseong end at just protecting the one he love, if it were me, I would express my feelings positively. I don't need to force the person to like me back but we should try and gain the love isn't it?"

On praises of Jinyoung, he said "Music and acting, I still have a long way to go for both. For music, even though I made some success on one area of music, but this is not the same for other areas. Even though it is fun singing on the stage, producing song, acting is also fun. Not just those, I also want to try MC-ing, radio DJ. Of course, I might be not able to do it. There might be a time when I am too greedy. Then at that point of time, I would give up very easily."

To him, giving up is like "rap". Along the way as he challenges, there are times when you rap and forget the lyrics. "No matter how one see, there is no need to put a 'useless' to it, a character that will let it go cleanly if he doesn't see a possibility (of doing well)". He also said "Isn't gaining from failures a kind of assets too?"

While there are praises, there are also criticisms. After collecting all the good opinions and bad opinions, you will come to realise that it is okay. Jinyoung told us "In mass music and mass media, rather than being tied down but a particular opinion, it is important to grasp your center right and listen and filter the opinions well."

"You have to be strict with yourself but sometimes you got to be generous too. It would be ridiculous if I do not love myself and yet still ask the fans to love me. If I don't like, then I will only see the bad things. There are also times where you need to look and like yourself. It is a little hard to gather both half of each negative and positive stuffs."

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