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180829 Sandeul Iron Mask 1-person 2-roles, I want to hear "Sandeul did it" Part 1

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We met Sandeul through Musical Iron Mask.

We met Sandeul for an interview after a training session reveal on 29th at Seoul Gangnam BBCH Hall Level 6 training room.

Musical Iron Mask is a musical set in 17th century France, Paris, the period after revealing the conspiracy of Louis the 13th, the process of how the retired musketeers Athos, Aramis, and Porthos, as well as the current musketeer chief D'artagnan reveal the secrets of Louis the 14th.

In the play, Sandeul is portraying Louis the king who is full of vanity and self-contentment and also Louis's twin brother, Philip, who wears an Iron Mask and is housed in the prison."

While preparing for the role of Louis the 14th, Sandeul also did a lot of preparation outwardly. When he began to speak about "dieting", Sandeul said "I heard that Louis the 14th did ballet for a long time. His body was fit and thus, I thought wouldn't I need to cut the fats too, so I am working out everyday".

Louis and Philip, for the one who is acting both roles, he confessed that he is more comfortable acting Philip than Louis. Louis feels relatively different and foreign.

He said "In order for acting as Louis to feel more foreign, I feel that I need to practice more. To me, Louis feels very foreign. He has the total authority and above him, there is no one else and can have no one else."

"Louis has the charisma that crushes people down, a person with power. Even if the citizens eat rubbish, they should be thankful to me. Because I gave them the rubbish. To that sense, I feel that Philip is more comfortable to act than Louis. Philip has an image of a really pitiful person. He doesn't want it but was suddenly dragged and had to wear an iron mask and get locked up, not getting to live the way he wants but being dragged around everywhere. Suddenly he is out and he is called to be the king, he lived being dragged around."

Sandeul also said "Even though the emotions have to come and go, but acting as Philip is easier. Even though it is a dual role, I have to change role instantly on the stage. There are times when I have to change and sing at the same time."

"Actually because of this, my judgement is changing a little as we practice, but right now it feels more like a split personality than a 2 person role. I will trim it to make it even more perfect and wish to present a Louis and Philip that can many people can understand."

The villain character Louis may also fulfil his wish of wanting to take on a villain role. "I have a dream of wanting to be a villain." He confessed. "I have always shown a smiling and pretty image to everyone but I thought that I must have an evil side in me as well. I look at Louis being so evil to the point there is no end and I will work towards that."

Also, other than singing, on the ratings of acting, he mentioned "Firstly, when its times like that, I wish to assure (about the acting) but I am a little afraid." He hesitated as he told us his aspiration.

"Acutually, there is no right answer. Because it will be different to each individual ones who sees it... However, I want to give the people who watched it a sense of satisfaction and wishes to hear once that 'Sandeul did it'. I am greedy to make sure that I do well in this 1 person dual role.


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Shining B1A4 (interview)
How was our five years old? Our words are clearer than just "uh" and "ah", our steps are definitely faster than our small steps. When asked "What do you want to do when you grow old?" they could use all the fingers to count and have dreams with high expectations. B1A4 6th debut anniversary resembles a 6 years old kid who is growing up well. When we asked them about things regarding the music they love, the stage, promotions and their fans, their eyes sparkle like a kid and answered, the shining six years old B1A4.

Q: It is your 6th year anniversary.
JY:
Time flew past. Our debut felt just like yesterday (laughs) however, as the years pile up, we also want to do better.
GC: We are the most thankful to the fans who have been with us for the past 6 years. We are looking forward to the things that will unfold in the future. We wished for the time during fanmeeting and concert to pass by slowly, and the days to just pass quickly. We want to spend more time with the fans.

Q: You guys have been together for more than 6 years. What are some of the things that have changed or have not changed?
SD:
Firstly, my appetite has always been the same. (All laughters)
BR: Members all got more comfortable. We have been together for 9 years since trainee days. They felt like friends but at the same time felt like family.

Q: If you were to illustrate the members as a family member?
SD:
Jinyoung would be a mischievous 5 years old. (All laughters) CNU would be someone younger... about 3 years old? When one was really cute.
GC: Sandeul would be a year 2 middle school kid going through puberty.
SD: Make that year 1 of high school.
BR: I feel like a university student. I have been wanting to travel a lot recently.
JY: Gongchan feels like 50 years old.
BR: Nono, an elementary school kid who likes to play game!
SD: Games and age has no relation. Gongchan feels like a 30 years old uncle.
BR: No, an elementary school kid. He jokes around a lot.
CNU: Let's settle with elementary school kid. Channie looks really cute when he jokes around.
SD: Let's make it 5th grade elementary school class president!

Q: There are members that I am curious about. "Mischievous 5 years old Jinyoung" and "Cutie 3 years old CNU"?
BR: Shinwoo is someone who has very serious thoughts originally. However, he has recently got cuter. He used to get troubled over what kind of coffee to drink but recently he just goes straight "Ice Americano", "Ice Choco"!
JY: I still like Strawberry Yoghurt smoothie.
SD: And that makes you feels like a mischievous 5 years old. You only like to eat things that can't be found anywhere easily. If we don't get it for you, you would throw a tantrum in front of the shop. (laughs)

Q: What would be the colour of B1A4 who has debuted for 6 years?
SD:
B1A4 fills up the album with songs that we make. As the five members live, and as we try to put what we felt into the songs, the sentiments that B1A4 had during then can be found in our music. Wouldn't that be B1A4's colours?
BR: It would be hard to describe it with a word. However, from what I heard from people around us, they would say "B1A4 is good as expressing B1A4".
JY: I feel happy when I hear such words. If you come to know about and say "Ah, this is B1A4", when you listen to a music, I find it a competitive edge. That is our goal. To be a group which can carry our own colour. I am constantly troubled about that.
BR: It is a fun worry. We have fun together and release our stress through music.

Q: The first half of the year was mostly focused on overseas promotions. You guys did a 4 cities tour in USA this February.
BR: Its been a few years since our USA tour. It was always amazing. There were a lot of people who came to watch it this time too.
SD: Usually our USA fans would only sing along to the english lyrics, but this time round, there were local fan boys and they were even singing along to our Korean lyrics. (laugh)

Q: There were such passionate fans (laughs) What do you think would be the reason why fans with different nationality, race and language like B1A4?
JY: We are also curious about that. I think people in Korea likes us because of our relatable image. On the other hand, we wonder if there are other reasons as to why overseas fans likes us even though we are unable to go to them often?
BR: So I asked around (laughs) Someone I know in USA told me that it is because among the many Kpop artists, the energy that we produce when we are together is good.



Q: Usually when we talk about Kpop artists, we tend to think of knife sharp dance moves. On the other hand, B1A4 stages are more towards being emotional and freestyle.
CNU: That's our differentiation.
JY: (Being really serious) But really, if we want to do it, we can.
SD: If it is too sharp, those watching might get cut so we don't do it. (all laughs)
CNU: We prefer songs that we can have fun together, and make such music. I think it matches with the performances too.

Q: Are there any countries B1A4 which to penetrate into?
BR: Whenever we do performances overseas, we will always think that there are more fans hiding in other countries. I feel that even as we work hard and promote in Korea, we will also need to work hard and promote overseas too.
JY: I want to perform in England. Because of a layover, we only managed to watched a performance (laugh)
BR: I want to go Africa. I want to perform on the same land that the animals are running on.
GC: What are you going to do when the lions bite you?
BR: On a vast land outdoor (pretend he didn't hear it)
JY: You just need to on your bluetooth speaker.
SD: Go live at the airport.

Q: You have been putting your own works into your albums. Your 3rd full length album Good Timing was mostly produced by Jinyoung as well as composed and written by Shinwoo.
JY: We originally all like music, (so producing music) its possible.
SD: However, sitting besides Jinyoung makes me think I wouldn't be able to produce music. You can't sleep well, you arrange the songs, does the mixing, mastering...
BR: Especially when we were writing songs for the previous album, I feel very bad for Jinyoung. He was going on varieties and drama, and even preparing the album. When I look at him, I wonder if I would be able to take it.

Q: 2016 was really Jinyoung's year. You had non-stop activities. Mnet Produce 101, God of music, KBS2 Love in the Moonlight, and even B1A4's album.
JY: Even though it was like that, I had a good time. If we received the song from another song writer and only did our own producing, the feeling would be different. Good Timing was an album where we thought about with the members, write songs, and it was also something that we want to show fans after a long time, so it was fun. I wanted to quickly edit the song so that I can let the members and the fans listen to it. Be it mixing or mastering, I feel the best when the members' reactions are good, and I will feel a sense of accomplishment.

Q: Other than Jinyoung, other members were also breaking through in their own areas. CNU musical, Sandeul solo album, Baro and Gongchan dramas.
BR: We always monitor each other through our chatting room on the messenger.
CNU: We will send captures of dramas or upload them on to SNS to promote. Ah, last year when Sandeul and I was doing musical "The Three Musketeers" with double casting for D'Artagnan, Baro came to watch the performance for about three times. Gongchan sat through the whole day to watch two performances. It wasn't something easy and I am thankful.
BR: It was fun even though I watching it three times. Because even though it was the same character, the way Shinwoo hyung and Sandeul portray it is different.

Q: Your loyalty to each other is amazing.
JY: However, they ignore the drama. (Towards CNU & Sandeul) You guys come to the filming set!
BR: That's right. When we are filming for drama, the members will only cheer for us through the phone. On the other hand, Yoo Yeon Seok hyung and Son Hojun hyung came to the filming set to cheer on me...
CNU, SD: We will go! we will go!
JY: Send a coffee truck to the filming site!
SD: I promise (all cheers)

Q: There is something I want to congratulate Gongchan for. Recently he appeared on web variety "존잘러". It is a variety that has amazing visuals of boy group to appear, I have to agree that he is a "face genius" (laughs)
GC:  Vixx Hongbin, Astro Cha Eunwoo also appeared on it. I appeared on the last episode. They said I was "the final round boss". (laughs)
JY: Gongchan is really, looks on top!
SD: Before we debut and I was to come up to Seoul to be a trainee, I had a video call with the members. When I saw Gongchan's face, I thought I had to go to Seoul. He is the most good looking guy I've even seen in my entire life.

Q: Do you also share with your members on the difficulties you faced during your solo activities?
JY: We do such stuffs. When I am working with a director for the first time and the members knows about it, they will ask me how was the filming set atmosphere.
CNU: Recently when Baro was acting in Closed Eyes, he was going through a difficult time as the character.
BR: In Closed Eyes, I am acting as a singer who is pretending to be blind. Before this, I acted as a psycho path murderer in God of noodles. The feeling of the two characters feels the same. I was troubled about how to make the details of the two characters different.
JY: Baro constantly take on difficult roles. As the years goes by, he is acting characters which people can relate to. I think he is doing well.

Q: Even though it is a character in Closed Eyes (the novel), it is different from the web movie.
BR: This is the first time Closed eyes is made with a low budget and releasing as a paid content. When I started with this production, I was hoping that it could go onto the big screens to meet more people rather than staying as a low budget movie. Together with the actors in the movie, I hope that there will lots of opportunities going to look for them. With such a heart, I came to film Closed Eyes.
JY: As much as a short film or a short drama can be really good, but there are a lot of situations whereby they don't get the attention that it deserves. I feel that it is an area where all will need to work hard together for.

Q: When CNU & Sandeul act in a musical, it is also has limited viewers.
CNU: That's right. I keep on feeling about this as I continue to do musicals. Including me, many musical actors, performers and production team worked very hard for the production and I hope that we can get more love from the public. This isn't a one person's problem. I hope our society and public can be become one that embraces many different kinds of culture.




Q: As we look back the 6 years, let's talk about the time when you became strength for one another.
GC: There was one day when I fell really sick. I usually don't tell when I am sick, but on that day I was so sick I had to take a rest from the schedule.I felt really sorry and before the hyungs left, I went to the car and apologised. However, the hyungs all said "It is more important to rest and get well. We will take care of your empty slot." Baro hyung also brought porridge and other stuffs to my house.
BR: However, we weren't able to fill your empty slots.
JY: Channie's face is so shiny we can't fill that. (All laughs)

Q: The first half of 2017 has went by. Give a score for yourself now at mid-way.
GC: 40 points for me. The remaining 60 points will need to be filled up with the remaining 6 months.
BR: I want to give myself 90 points. If I get 10 more points, I should receive a present! (All laughs) (T/N: Saying in a very cute tone)
SD: Mine would be 60 out of 120 points.
JY: Why is there 120 points.
SD: There are 12 months in a year! Even though we weren't able to promote domestically in the first half of the year, but everyone has been working very hard even before we started releasing out 3rd full length album and even right now with overseas promotions and solo activities, we are taking them on without rest.
JY: I would give myself 50 points.
CNU: I would give myself 5 points. I am not satisfied. I will have to work harder (laughs)

Q: So in order to get 100 points (120 points for Sandeul) in 2017, what are some of the things that you wish to do?
SD: I want to have activities so that we can see the fans a lot. Self produced reality, Whenever the members go on a holiday on their own and come back, we will always say "I want to do this together with the members." I think it would be good if we get to do a program where we go to various places and introduce them.
GC: I want to do a variety like B1A4's Youth over flowers. The real us we are together, I want to show about our own story.
CNU: I want to release lots of albums. Like how my heart wants it, I want to release one weekly. (laughs) I want B1A4 to constantly be releasing music and standing on the stage, I think if we were to do that, it would be like a gift to the fans.
JY: I want to release something even if its not a full length album. Project, single, collaboration, all sorts of music activities. Even if we don't go on shows, I want to be able to let them hear more of our music. Our members all have their own charms. I hope that even if its not something of their area, they will still be trying to take it on.

Q: Then recommend something for your member's solo activities.
JY: I think Sandeul will do well acting in a sitcom.
SD: I want to act as an important role.
JY: I hope that Channie can be a character like an internet novel main guy. I hope Baro would broaden himself as an actor.
GC: Not only in acting, but I hope to do more genre in terms of music as well. Jinyoung hyung is good in DJ-ng, and I hope that Sandeul will do trot like how Big Bang Daesung did.
SD: It seems like I am really multi-talented (all laughs)
BR: I hope CNU hyung can release a solo album. Since his dance moves are nice so I hope it is a dance genre.
JY: (laughs) This are all thanks to everyone doing well in their own areas, we have a lot of greed.




ADDITIONAL FROM THE MAGAZINE

#COMMENTARY
Q: When it is B1A4's rest day, Staying at home vs going out
JY: If it is good, I would want to head out but when I am really tired, it is good to stay home. I like staying at home to watch TV.
CNU: I usually stay at home. Actually there isn't a lot of time to rest so I will try my best to rest as much as I can and replenish my energy.
SD: My personality is usually "I like heading out" but nowadays I like staying at home.
BR: Going out. I am an active person so when I stay home I get bored. I like heading out even if it is for a walk on our rest days.
GC: Electronics. I find it fun to stay home and game. I am a stay-home type.

Q: An action from a girl that makes your heart flutter?
JY:
When she is well-mannered. Rather than any other actions, I find girls who are good mannered really cool.
CNU: When she smiles very brightly.
SD: In a cafe, she would not be bother about me and in immersed in her own work, I find it heart fluttering.
BR: Clear supervision and focusing on her own work, that is very attractive.
GC: Smiling when she looks at me. It seems like nothing but such actions makes me heart flutter.

Q: The anxiousness before going up the stage or the satisfaction after the stage, which do you like more?
JY: Satisfaction after a stage. It felt like I have done something and there is a sense of accomplishment. 
CNU: Satisfaction after a stage. As much as the anxiousness before a stage gives me butterflies in my stomach, but the latter keeps my heart in suspense.
SD: Of course I like the satisfaction after a stage, but if there isn't an anxiousness before going up the stage, then there will not be the satisfaction that comes after the performance, so I like both.
BR: I like the latter. It is all worthwhile and happy after being with the fans.
GC: The satisfaction after a stage. Standing on the stage and looking at the fans makes me very happy. When we come down from the stage after a performance, it felt like we did something with the fans. I really like those moments.

Q: Dance song vs Ballad song, which one do you like more?
JY: I think I really can't choose from this. Because I really like both, depending on situations, the music I listen to is also different.
CNU: I think there are a lot of people who will choose dance songs but I would choose ballad. As the time goes by, it might also change.
SD: I like Dance song because I think it makes me healthy, and I like the delicate energy that emerges from the song, so I like both.
BR: Dance song, It always makes me happy and uplifted.
GC: I like ballads with serious tone. Recently the weather has been good and I find myself listening to ballads often.


#PLUS #QUESTIONS
JINYOUNG
Q: The kind of song want to write now and the things you are interested in recently.
A: I am writing B1A4's song. I am interested in the things of daily lives.

Q: As you do your solo activities, when is the time you feel like you have fellowship with your members?
A:
As I do my individual activities, when I see my members' faces after a long time. My heart feels at ease, and there is a sense of security,

Q: If there is song to enjoy Summer?
A: When it is summer, I usually listen to upbeat songs. Songs that are refreshing and makes me feel happy. Among those, I like Break bot's one out of two.

CNU
Q: The time and places you like, where are they?
A: When I end the important work after a long day, reaching home and laying on my sofa without even taking out my clothes. That is the time of the day that I like the most.

Q: If there is something you like who appeared, are you the kind who will takes charge?
A: I want to be someone who will takes charges. If I can even tell her things like "You are lovely", "You are pretty", isn't that good?

Q: Any episode recently that made you laughed a lot?
A: Sandeul recently pitched a ceremonial pitch, but he threw it really weakly so I laughed. However, when I went on the mound on my own, I threw like that too (laughs)

SANDEUL
Q: Any minor yet happy moments recently?
A: When I get to chat with fans and talk to them, I feel really happy.

Q: When your heart feels empty, what do you use to fill it up?
A: Performances. When I stand on the stage and engage with fans, I find it the happiest and I think that I am able to fill my heart up and securely.

Q: Any kind of sports you like the most?
A: Bowling, golf, cycling, swimming, snowboard etc. I like sports (laughs)

BARO
Q: If there is anything that you are doing to develop yourself right now?
A: Studying English, reading, movies appreciation, writing songs etc.

Q: What are the points that you think changed the most and on the other hand the thing that doesn't change after debut?
A: I came to be very mindful of my actions. I hope that my little actions will not end up making someone else suffer. You can also say that my sense of responsibility increased. The thing that doesn't change would be the happiness when I work.

Q: You received praises for your acting in KBS2 Viva Ensemble as an autistic guy names Sunwoo. How do you feel when you acted?
A: I hope that the stereotype about the disabled people can be gone, even if its slightly. Also, I am very thankful to have such a good opportunity to participate, and it will be a precious memory.

GONGCHAN
Q: Any fun memories you made together with your members or friends?
A: Gathering at one's house with the members to play game and have a meal. Felt like we went back to our dorm days and it was really good.

Q: Familiar things vs things that are stranger to you. Which do you like more?
A: Familiar things. Even though I like things that are stranger to me too but because its the first so I get afraid. So I seems to be someone who likes familiar things more.

Q: Things that makes me happy?
A: No matter where and when, Banas who give me the most happiness! I treasure them!


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B1A4 Sandeul Myongji University newsletter Interview translations

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Sandeul who came like a breeze

Sandeul (Lee Junghwan. Musical 14) first solo album "Stay as you are" consists of stories from his younger days and also songs that makes your heart feels mushy, it is filled with the experience that he has been through. With the 5 song titles in his album as a theme, let's start with his interview.

PART 1. The road we walked together
Q: How was the first meet up with B1A4 members?
A: Through the company representative, I managed to meet the members face to face through video call. When he said "If you go to Seoul, you will be working with these kids as a team and debut together" I felt a conviction that we will do well. In the video call, the members looked the coolest among all the people I have met before (laughs) That is why I came up to Seoul and started my dorm life. Even when we were trainees, the only way for us is to do well. Now that I think of it, the expectations I had was high. Actually, even with such thoughts, I thought we would do well because the members were together. 

Q: Since your debut in 2011, you are already an idol for 6 years, were there any things that were different from when you first debut?
A: When we first debut, the members will always gather together and talk. We would talk through the night and when the sun has risen, we would thought "Oh no" and go to sleep, and it isn't just on one or two occasions. We feel that meditating through talking is very important so we will talk about even the small things. Thanks to that, now 6 years has past and we are at a stage where there needs to be no words. Now the members all know what we want even when we don't say anything. I think we are slowly changing on that point.

PART 2. Home
Q: I heard you got a dog as a new family member. Talk me about your dog briefly.
A: His name is Mango and he is now 2 years old. Even though he doesn't listen to us well, he is a cute dog (laughs). Actually, Mango is no different from my little brother. My sister and I both left home and came to Seoul to live, so my parents back in Busan is very lonely. That is why I decided that instead of me, I will send them a dog to keep them accompany. Mango is my loveable little brother. Right now, he is raised by my parents who are in Busan.

Q: In your song "Home", There are a lot of messages that you wanted to convey to your family. Have you ever let your parents listen to it personally before?
A: Yes I've let them heard it. Because I wanted them to hear the song with the feelings of the lyrics, so I recorded and let them hear it, my mother asked if it is even possible for me to do that. (laughs) She is a really cold person. I guess when my mother heard it, rather than the feelings in the song, she is more worried about whether my solo album will do well or not.

Q: In that case, is Sandeul's singing skills like your parents?
A: The person who helped me when I started singing was my mother. My mother used her career in the choir as well as the knowledge she has gathered over the years to taught me singing when I was young. However, when I grew up and told them I want to learn singing, both of them objected. I guess that was because at that point of time when I want to do something, my interest don't go over a year, so they probably thought this wouldn't last more than 3 months too. My parents never thought I would go this far with singing. At that point of time they thought I would only learn it for a while but right now I have nothing except singing.


PART 3. My childhood stories
Q: Tell us about your story when you were young and first entered the university.

A: When I was 21 years old, I was able to stand on the musical stage through musical production "Brave brothers". However, the problem was because I have never stood on a musical stage before, I can only learn things one by one on the spot. Actually, I got a lot of scoldings at the start. It was something unavoidable because I don't know anything. So that was why I worked even harder. Normal musical practice timings are from 10am to 10pm. However, I will reach at 8am to clean the place, and practice and match with the seniors who came early. When the practice ends at 10, I will stay on longer to practice before heading home. Such were my days. Eventually, we ended the musically successfully, and also ended a 20 fully packed production tour, but I still feel that there is regret in my heart. So I want to learn more about musical and with the heart of wanting to stand on the musical stage, I enrolled into Myungji University. 

Q: Do you remember the first meal you had when you entered the University?
A: I have to look for my lecture room when I came onto the campus, I was frustrated that I don't know where is it. Just in time, I asked the student who was walking past for directions. He was really friendly and gave me all the directions. I was really grateful and said that I will buy him lunch. Of course I have to eat with the first student I met on the campus. That was my first school meal. (laugh) I think my first school meal was really good.

Q: Because of your busy schedule, you must have not been able to enjoy the school life as much as you want. What are some of the things you want to do if you return back to school?
A: When we had the new comers welcome ceremony, I watched the musical production put up together by Myungji University Musical major students of the same year. Everyone was very good and talented. If I were to return back to school, I want to do a musical stage with my year's student.

Q: As someone who has stood on the musical stage before, give our musical major students some advice.
A: I feel that the most important thing is "Try it with your whole body." This was how I made it here. If you just sit at your desk and think about it, it will never come to pass. The stage is the same. If you only think and worry about whether I can stand on the musical stage, you will never know if you can stand on the stage or not. Live or death, try run and knock onto it personally. You live will not end even if you try it.


PART 4: Ya!
Q: This song was a special featuring of Mamamoo's Wheein. Were you originally close to Wheein?

A: Because Mamamoo sings very well, I always thought of wanting to do a stage with them. When I heard Mamamoo's song in the car, the voice that stands out the most was Wheein's voice. So through close friend Moonbyul's introduction, I asked her to be featured in my song

Q: Other than Mamamoo Moonbyul, I also heard that you are close to BTS Jin, Vixx Ken and EXID Hani, what do the 92line mostly do when you guys gather together?
A: We are unable to meet often because we are busy, but when we do we play Escape-the-room games. We also go eat delicious food or head to another person's performance. Especially when I meet up with Jin, because he likes going to the amusement parks, we will head to the amusement parks. We are all pretty playful.

Q: How do you wish for people around to remember you?
A: I hope people will remember me as "Someone who sings". There is always a fix voice colour of someone who sings isn't it? I hope I don't have a fix voice colour. I just hope to be a charming person when I sing, I feel that it is not important how you see me on usual days.

PART 5: Stay as you are
Q: As you continued doing group promotions, you were the first to start doing a solo promotion and it seems really burdened. What was the thing you worried the most before you release your album?

A: As I win on programs like Immortal songs, Duet song festivals, people have a high expectation of me. Within this expectation that the have, it is not just about re-analysing the song but now I have to put in the emotions I feel into my song and people hear it, and I was worried if they would like it. Because of that I was really worried and couldn't sleep well. I was troubled about how can I do better. Because it was my first album so I thought I was greedy for such things.

Q: As you work on your album, were there any memorable episodes?
A: Actually, I recorded this song 4 times, I recorded it once, thought over it for a few days, recorded it again, and then fixed another date to record it again and this was repeated. This song was originally half a key lower. With half a key lower, the feeling was totally different. I keep going back and forth between whether to just release the song I have recorded which half a key lower or to make it half a key higher and re-record it again. Eventually, I made up my mind to bring the song half a key higher and there was my last recording and I released it.

Q: Please introduce to us your favourite track among the five tracks in your album.
A: Even though I like the title track "Stay as you are", but my favourite track is "My Childhood stories". As I grow older, the thought that I always have is "Even as I grow old, I want to continue living like a child.". I want to treasure and keep the pure and innocent heart that a kid has for a long time so I wrote the song "My Childhood stories". It was a song that I wrote as I looked back to my memories through the eyes of a child, all the memories swelled up. So when I wrote the lyrics and first sang with the MR, I remembered I cried a lot. That was a song that was filled with my heart.

Q: You are the first male idol to be an Election Ambassador. As an Election Ambassador, tell the students something.
A: Everyone knows that 9th May is the election right? Look back at the current situation of Korea and think carefully about the direction you want Korea to go in the future. After that, look through the candidates profile carefully and choose the suitable one who will bring Korea to the direction you want, and give your precious vote. I hope you will use your authority and vote!


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Kpop's exploration, the appearance of B1A4! Original interview and video!

1 blood type B and 4 blood type A! 5-member group B1A4. 
Be the thoughts of their expected new album, or their solo activities, all in this interview! A must see exclusive video for with their explosion of cuteness!
It feels good to be a fan too?!

The secrets to B1A4's popularity?


B1A4 who debuted in Korea in year 2011.  Their unique group name comes from their blood type, a combination of 1 blood type B and 4 blood type A. Full of talents and writing their own songs, outstanding singing skills, characters with no loopholes. As much as B1A4's charms are uncountable, no matter what they do, they do their best and their cuteness that doesn't fade since debut days! Also, the relationship among the members are good. When we told leader Jinyoung "The relationships between the members are good." he answered "right?" and smiled. Let's look at the cheerful and friendly talk now.

Q: Member's good points and point that is lacking a little?
SD:
I shall introduce Baro (and then he starts to ponder)
CNU: Let's change the sequence~! For Gongchan, even though he is youngest but he is someone we can lean on. He plays game really well and is top class among the idol world. He even teaches someone like me who doesn't know well.
JY: That?!
CNU: I mean I can lean on him even in such little stuffs (laughs). As for the points to change, Gongchan talks too little. He especially doesn't tell us the negative things. The hyungs get worried, so no matter what it is, please tell us!
GC: I can't bring myself to tell you guys because you would feel sad for me... However, I tell the manager things so don't worry!
GC: Baro hyung is always watching over us from behind, when we needs to be somewhere, he will tell us firmly and catching hold of us. The bad point would be when he is tired, he will shout out things we can't make out of. (laughs). But I will think "Looks like he is tired..." and let it be.
SD: BAROOOOOOOOO (weep)
BR: Jinyoung is the mood maker. Because we have a lot of schedules, so he will be one who is in charged of making the mood by joking around so that our mood remains up. Even though they are always not fun (laughs). The lacking point would be that he continues to joke around. There should be a time when he should stop isn't it? There are times as a receiver, I thought "It should be time you stop..." but Jinyoung just wouldn't stop! And he is still constantly losing things.
JY: Just when I was in Japan, I lose my iphone at the restaurant. I think I lost about 10 iphones already.
JY: For Sandeul, his good points would be eating a lot. His lacking point would be, he keeps eating. (laughs) I'm just joking. On the serious note, I find it amazing that he keeps running towards the goal he set. On the bad side, there are times when he ran too hard and hurt himself... I hope on this note he can be more careful.
SD: Life moves on like as if time is running out, therefore I need to do all the interesting things. Learning Japanese, fishing, golf, anything. Only when you have tried everything, then you will know which wouldn't work. (laughs)
SD: Shinwoo is the center of the team. However, he doesn't goes around show his weight like "I am the oldest!", instead, he is flexible and comes to you, and it makes people want to follow him. There are times acting for the sake of the team, he act as the evil character that no one wants to do and becomes stern. But no matter how stern he is, you can feel that he is full of love. The lacking point would probably recently he started acting cute..? (laughs) I got a shock and asked "Is there such a cute person?"
CNU: Guys get cuter when they get older.


Q: Please tell us about your new songs, You & I and Blue Moon. 
JY: You & I is a song that run towards the fans, it consist of the message of wanting to run together with the fans in the days ahead. Since I made the song guide in Korean, it was hard to change it into the Japanese because we have to match the number of the syllables. Even just a bit of difference can change the feeling of the song.

CNU: As this is the first single we released since we change label, I want to input songs of various colours into it. Different from the up tempo song You & I, I wanted to make Blue Moon a ballad. The Japanese we know are all pretty strange and unfortunately, we are not able to write the lyrics of this song. (laughs)
SD: You & I is a song that we can have fun with the audiences while Blue Moon is a song where we can show in the dark and under spotlight!

Q: The reason why you guys covered Choo Choo Train?
CNU:
The songs is popular in Korea and it is a song that we like. Also, it is a song that can make us feel the bright future. I feel that it matches our emotions as we switch to a new label. Thank you for willingly letting us cover the song.
GC: We recorded the MV in a ski resort. It has been a long time since we filmed at a place with lots of show so it was fun!
BR: We shifted from a bustling city to a quiet place and because of that, it was healing for us.

Do you have any free time when you are in Japan?
JY:
We have came to Japan several times, but it is a pity that we are unable to have any free time. I want to get to know more about the Japan culture, I feel that if I know more, I will be able to communicate with the Japanese fans a little more... If I get free time in Japan, I want to go to places where the cherry blossoms bloom.
SD: I want to go Fuji-Q Highland! (It is an amusement park)
JY: I went before once, that time it rained. I took the roller coaster and went into the haunted house and that's it. And then because the haunted house staffs were all so scary I couldn't finish it till the end.
BR: I want to make friends with Japanese people. Go shopping, and he does music too, then I want to do a collab with him.
GC: This time round when we came to Japan, we all went to eat ramen together.
BR: Ramen is delicious!! Delicious!! Delicious!! Delicious~!!!
GC: A few moments ago, I said Baro will shout out loud... this is one good example. (laughs)


Jinyoung - Born on 18 Nov 1991, Blood Type A, Leader
Q: You acted in Korea's hit drama, Love in the Moonlight. How was it?
A: Up till now, the characters that I have acted in are all one-sided love, and among those, the degree of a one-sided love are all very high. I think I acted in all the one-sided love already. (laughs) Since it was in summer, wearing layers of clothes while filming was extremely tiring. The part of the hat that touches the forehead is made of metal, it is heavy and leaves a mark too.

Q: From Jinyoung who knows well about a one-sided love, please give some advices to the people who are habouring a one-sided love right now.
A: Please don't stop. If you stop, it just stops there. If you do whatever you can do, you will have no regrets. Such sincerity will work one day.


CNU - Born on 16 Jun 1991, Blood Type A
Q: You have been constantly doing musicals like Chess and The Three Musketeers.
A: A musical where I get to act as a character is different from just standing on the stage as a singer. When I stand on the stage as a musical actor, it was really fun, heart palpitating... Lots of emotions exists at the same time. Even though as time passes since debut, I have experiences of standing on the stage, I am still a rookie as a musical actor. It reminded me of the humility and innocent heart when B1A4 first debuted. There were a lot of things that we need to learn you can only do it with a humble heart. And thanks to that, we ambitious with our group activities.


Sandeul - Born on 20 Mar 1992, Blood Type A
Q: You are the first in the group to do a solo.

A: I feel that the good part of being solo would be that you get to sing the song from the first second all the way till the end, without ceasing the emotions you put in. However, no matter how it is, I feel lonely in the waiting room... because the members aren't there. I can't seem to solve my loneliness throughout my promotions. I will let the other members know that it will be extremely lonely when they do their solo activities. I also want to advise not to be too greedy. I was too greedy, practiced too much and became too lethargic. If given a chance, I want to make a song on my own, or do a cover of the the band I like, Southern all stars and do promotions in Japan.


Baro - Born on 5 Sep 1992, Blood Type B
Q: Baro has received lots of good reviews in terms of his acting, what is the role you would be acting in your recent web movie "Closed eyes"?
A:
Im acting as a musical who has problems with his eyes, there is a reason why he was not able to see. There was an emphasis that in the movie, I was hurt and I was trying to protect my heart. I tried to read the script several times to understand the character, as I rehearse with the characters in the movie several times and repeatedly, I was able to get immersed into the character.

Q: Is there any productions that received great priases from the members?
A:
God's gift. It is probably because it was the first time an idol is acting as an autism kid, the members were very interested and gave me lots of praises. I was very happy.


Gongchan - Born on 14 aug 1993, Blood Type A
Q: A mobile game with Gongchan as the main character was released.
A:
The title is "I need romance". In the game, I am an idol and at the same time a member of the indie band, so there were two different charms to the character. As a person who likes games, I am thankful that I was able to become a main character in the game. However, it was a weird feeling that I am in a relationship. (laughs) I diligently check the comments that were being uploaded onto the SNS, wonder if the fans are having fun with it, and through that I was able to enjoy the game.


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B1A4 who returned to Japan with a cheerful and refresh song after a long while!

What kind of songs will they bring us, we are looking forward to it!


Q: B1A4 members reconfirmed their fate through a 2 days 1 night filming! The group stepped forward as they changed their Japan label this year. The first single which they released "You and I" by Jinyoung, and the coupling song "Blue Moon" by CNU, both in charged of writing and composing the song themselves.

JY: You and I is a song that is filled with the meaning of wanting to launch forward hand in hand with our fans.
BR: When I first listened to things song, I want to have fun with the fans.
SD: It is a refreshing feel and fits B1A4 perfectly.
CNU: Blue Moon is a song about the longing for the girl who have left. I thought it would be a song where people can see a different side of us.


Q: If there is a change after you changed label?
BR:
I am feeling new about it. We also want to work harder to meet those fans we are staying in far away places and have not met before.
JY: The people working in the label has vast knowledge about music, so when we talk, I get inspirations. I am looking forward to what kind of music will we make in the future.
GC: We tried something new and covered other artist's song. I feel that I might be a good chance for those who do not know us up till now.
SD: The song we covered, Choo Choo train, is a very popular song and I hope that people feel closer to us through this.


Q: You guys filmed your MV for Choo Choo train in a Japan ski resort, how was it?
GC:
Right now, the members are staying separately, because we had to the film the MV, we stayed in the same building. It has been a long time since we slept together, and it felt good as expected. Things of the past came to our mind, and felt that we need to stay together.
JY: We went back to being young and had snow fights together.
BR: Also, there was an episode, while filming, a spark from the campfire flew to my head. (laughs) It was very hot so I flew into the snow.


Q: In You and I, the word future came up. What if you guys could go into the future?
JY:
I want to see my child. How much do we look alike, what kind of kid, a male or a female, and hopefully there will be about 2-3 of them.
GC: I want to see my wedding ceremony. I am curious about who the opposite party is and also curious about who came.
CNU: We have a song called !0 years later, I want to see myself in 10 years later. I feel that the fans will be there even then and I want to thank them.


Q: The things you want to do with Japanese fans in the future?
SD:
We did it once in Korea, having a picnic with fans.
All: Me too!
CNU: Go on a picnic, play games, and have lots of fun with them.
GC: It would be good to go flower viewing too. Or rent a cruise?

BR: Sounds good~~
SD: CNU hyung will buy the cruise! We will board that and have fun together~ (laughs)


B1A4's results!
A research of B1A4's interest as we give them two choices! Ignoring the group name and questions that make them choose! Which side would they be on and what answer is closest to their interest? Members who don't hesitate to say "I am on this side!", what would the questions that divide B1A4 be?


Q1: If you were to date in spring?
B: Do sports together
 - Sandeul: I fun sports fun~
A: Do picnic together - Gongchan, CNU, Jinyoung, Baro: A warm spring calls for a picnic.
Right on the first question, the boys created a B1-A4, surprising them!


Picnic in the day, sports at night, both sides are satisfied?!

SD: Since I like sports, I want to have fun together! Golf, bowling, table tennis... I also like cycling~
BR: Other than Sandeul, the four of us chose picnic. The weather in spring is nice, the warm sun rays, I want to spread out the mat and eat delicious food leisurely~
CNU: It is about the delicious food when it comes to picnic. For my girlfriend, I would make the food myself and bring lunch boxes there. Kimbab, sandwich, salad, whatever food there it.
GC: I have the same reasons as the hyungs. The weather is spring is nice, I want to have fun outside.
JY: I would want to picnic in the day and exercise at night... (laughs) I want to do jogging too!

Q2: If I were to travel with the members?
B: Entrust it to the rest - Sandeul, Gongchan: Bring me to the good places~
A: I will lead the way and set up plans - Shinwoo, Jinyoung, Baro: I find it more fun to lead and set plans rather then follow around.
The result is B2A3!


When we went to Bali, Baro was the one who planned everything! The gang who follows everything~ Sandeul & Gongchan
GC: Last year, Baro, Sandeul and I went to Bali for a trip together. That time, Baro was the one who planned everything. Where to go, what to eat and spoke good English, he was in charged of everything (laughs)
BR: The make me want to bring them to a good place. I am usually the kind who likes setting plans for myself.
JY: I also feel happy when I bring the members somewhere.
BR: If all five of us were to go on a holiday together, where will we go?
JY: Jeju Island is good, Japan is good too.
SD: Okinawa!
GC: Hokkaido! Oeta, Beppu hot springs!
JY: We will obviously have fun no matter where the five of us go.


Q3: I eat my favourite food...
B: Last - Sandeul, Gongchan, Shinwoo: A gourmet will eat the nice food last!
A: First - Jinyoung, Baro: We wouldn't be able to eat if our tummies are full~
Results is B3A2!


The reason why we eat the food last is because of a gourmet? Sandeul is a paradox!
JY: There are a lot of things to eat towards to end. If I were to leave the food to the last, if I am full, then wouldn't I not be able to eat it anymore?
BR: Something for the change, I wish to fill my tummy with the things I like to eat.
SD: Nono. If you were to eat the thing you like first, the subsequent food will have no taste!
CNU & GC: Oh~~~
SD: So eat the food that you don't like first, and the food that you like would be like a finale.
CNU: Even with meat, you eat the part where you need to chew first, and then you slowly move on to the marbling where the soft meat is.
GC: Yes yes, a gourmet eats like that. I agree~!


Q4: If you were to confess to the person you like?
B: Beat around the bush to appeal and wait for the opposite party to confess
A: Confess personally

Results A5! The members all have the same opinion!


Your secret line for confessing?
All: Definitely saying it personally~!
JY: Isn't Sandeul is a little different? (laughs)
SD: Nono, I said I would say it personally!
BR: I guess the reason is all the same. Because we are guys!
GC: Yes!
CNU: Just like what he said.
BR: It is a guy's job to confess.
CNU: If you were to confess, what kind of words would you use to confess?
GC: Ka-be-dong! (Corner her against the wall) 
SD: (Imitates Gongchan and pretend to corner him to the wall)
All: (laughs)
BR: I like you, what about you?
CNU: Because I like you, please be mine.
JY: I have been liking you. Would you like to go out with me?
GC: Oh~~~ Everyone is cool!


Q5: Just like your blood type with 1 B and 4 A, make a question! And the question that the members made is "I bother about my fashion no matter how tired I am"

B: I care - Baro
A: I don't care - Gongchan, Shinwoo, Jinyoung, Sandeul.

Just like what we said, B1A4 question is finished!! They hesitate and wondered what would there be and in the end decided on this!


BR: No matter what kind of situation it is, I want to be fashionable.
Others: Comfortable clothes are the best! (laughs)


Cool guy Baro's is the only one who chose B! B1A4!
SD: Since its taking a long time, let's make a question that makes Baro the B.
JY: B for the one who have nothing on his mind while eating (laughs)
GC: B for the person who raps the best
BR: The person who likes jajangmyeon? The other option would be jjambbong

GC: I am jjambbong

SD: Me too.
CNU: It's sweet and sour pork for me.
GC: Then this won't do (laughs)
BR: Ah, B for the person who will takes care of fashion no matter how tired he is. Since I will make sure to coordinate my clothes no matter how tired.
CNU: Other than Baro, everyone likes comfortable clothes.
JY: Only when it comes to airport fashion
CNU: Sandeul don't really care about fashion isn't it?
SD: I do! (laughs)
BR: I said care all the time!
Others: Only when it comes to airport fashion.


About their new song You & I

Get to know about this and that!

XX & I talk

Since it is related to the new song, we divided the talks into these different categories "B1A4", "FASHION", "LOVE", "MUSIC", "BANA".

Things about the members, the fashion they like, episodes when they feel their family's love, the things they want to challenge in terms of music, their thoughts about fans. Let's know it all now!



B1A4 & I


JY: If I were to describe B1A4 in one word, it would be family. In real life, I meet the members more than I meet my family, and I spent most of my life with them, even though we are not blood related, I feel that we are like a family. I am always thankful for the members. Even though I am a leader, all of them are doing very well so I don't really need much support. As much as I am thankful, I am sorry that as a leader, there are times that I am unable to do more for them. I want to continue promoting as B1A4 and create more awareness and become a nation's group 10 years down the road.


CNU: B1A4 is like a family to me too. Precious like a family and giving strength to one another. Even though we are as close as family, there isn't once when we fought. There are of course times when we don't see eye to eye, but during then, we don't deny it because it is different, instead, we talk about it and try to understand each other. We also check on the broadcasts that other members go on. When I see them being active and working hard, I get motivated and tell myself that I have to work harder too. I feel that music is something that makes the world unite, so I want to be a group who can spread music to the entire world and receive love from the world.


SD: B1A4 is like a very important treasure to me. As to why I say so, the career as a singer to me is very precious, it is a dream that is like a treasure. Because B1A4 is the one who fulfilled this dream, so I want to stay together like this forever. Like a flower that doesn't fade away, I hope that within my heart, B1A4 will always be blooming. We have a song called 10 years later. The contents goes something like what we are doing right now, 10 years later, who will be there for us, and we don't know if there will be anything left. I let that song be a warning to me, to work hard to the best that I can so that 10 years later, all 5 of us can still be together.


BR: B1A4 are friends forever. The members have been together from the past till now. We are always working together, sleeping together, eating together, and because we spend more time with each other than with our family, there are no other words that I can think of to describe this other than friends. Family-like friends whom I want to spend time with even when we grow old. I want to work hard as a member of B1A4 10 years ago, and I want to make fans feel like we didn't grow old at all. Not losing to young idols, I want to be a cool senior who is always full of energy.


GC: If I were to put B1A4 in one word, it would be water. To be, B1A4 is something that I cannot live without. I can feel that we are always thinking for each other. I am really thankful that the members are always looking out for the rest before themselves. I want to be a better group as B1A4 10 years later and I hope that the members can become closer to the image they want to be. Personally, I want to be able to give strength to the people whom I like.



FASHION & I


JY: The fashion items I like are watches, I bought it recently too, but after I bought it, I have no idea why but I don't like it... (laughs). Right now I am just keeping it at home. My favourite choice of clothes are black colour. The clothes I have are mostly balck. When I sleep, I like to wear soft and fluffy grey pyjamas. I like it because I like the texture.


CNU: I did shopping today! Since there was some time, I went to Harajuku and bought a family jacket which I really wanted. The clothes that matches me the most, and the clothes I have the most are dark coloured clothes. I also like colours that are eye catching. I also wear red and blue clothes. When I sleep, I don't wear anything, even the underwear. When I was in my 10s, I did this and came to know that it is comfortable. I like the feeling of the blanket touching my skin.


SD: Since I started attending sports class since I was 5 years old, from then onwards, I thought training outfits are the most comfortable, and when we wear something, we have to wear comfortable stuffs! (laughs). When I grow up, even though it is a little embarrassing... When I hear Baro telling me "You clothes are weird" I get embarrassed. However, until I really get it from someone directly, I wouldn't be able to tell that my clothes are weird. Recently I bought vans sneakers and jerseys, cos they are comfortable. (laughs)


BR: I like that I am able to challenge fashion. It is not that I have sense, but I try to wear things that are attractive, I learn what is cool and what is strange when I ask "How are my clothes today?". Recently I bought vans sneakers and sun hats, and is enjoying the street hip hop style.


GC: I like black turtle necks. If I open my drawer, other than the clothes that I've received, all of them are black. The hyungs have their own style. Baro's is street, Jinyoung's dandy, Shinwoo's in the middle of those two, Sandeul's training outfit (laughs). I am taking reference and good points from them.



LOVE & I


JY: When I chat with my family on the phone, I feel that it is really a great support for my work. They will praise me for the broadcasts that I go on, just that one word can give me strength. My ideal type is someone warm hearted. I find someone with good manners attractive. Depending on the person's actions, I get jealous. For example when she says this like "That person is cool..", I will feel jealous. Even though I know it is not on purpose, at the starting I will feel jealous, I find it cute~


CNU: I feel my family's love when they call and we ask each other "Have you eaten?", "Are you healthy?", though my character is one who doesn't contact much. My ideal type is someone who understands me, a girl who embraces me warmly like how a mother would. However, I hope that she will sometimes wants to lean on me. I am someone who gets jealous very easily. I hope that the person I like can look at me only. Frequently when fans tell me that they are getting married, I will reply "I object this marriage!" (laughs)


SD: Not long ago, my grandma passed away. She waited for me till the last moments, when she heard me say "Granny, I'm here" her pulse went up slightly, its feels as if she knows that I am there. She passed away after getting to hear my voice. I felt like she must've wanted to see me. After that incident, I feel that I cannot not treasure my family more. Even though it is hard to express our affections for the family, but we cannot not be honest about it. I am originally someone who finds it hard to do it but I am trying my best.


BR: Yesterday my little sister debuted. My father is staying in my hometown whereas my mother is here in Seoul, the three of us stays together. When my sister was a trainee, I wasn't about to chat well with her because I was busy, but now she debuted and I managed to chat with her after a long while. I watched all the music broadcasts she went on, rather than giving her advice, I am cheering for her. "Don't feel down even if you hear bad stuffs, there will be people supporting you if you work hard. Let's gain strength to gather."


GC: There was once my mother knew that I was overseas and she made a point to match the timing and contacted me. "I feel that she still watch over me even when I am far away, and I feel her love". My ideal type is someone who really likes me and makes it very obvious. If my girlfriend goes out and play with her friends, I will tell her to "come back safely" and be slightly worried about her. As a guy (human), I think we will all be worried.



MUSIC & I


JY: The song that I listen to a lot recently is a song called Woman by Honne. The voice is really good, when I listen to it, my heart feels at peace. There are a lot of times when I shower and listen to songs. When I listen to songs while getting water splashed on my body, it gives a different feeling too. Musically, the things I want to challenge is making a new genre. Even though there might have been everything but I feel like that is more. I want to keep challenging.


CNU: I must listen to music when I shower. If I don't listen to music, it feels like as if I am not showering. I will listen to various songs on random. Musically, my goals is to give a song to Gongchan within this year. His voice is soft and beautiful, and everything thinks that he suits singing ballad songs, but I want to challenge on something else. (GC: It doesn't matter what kind of genre. Just give me a song that will hit #1 on Oricon chart. (laughs)).


SD: When it comes to music, honestly, it feels a little scary. Even though I have been nothing but "someone who sings" since I was young, I am worried if I will be able to sing for the rest of my life, if things don't go well, how can I overcome it, there are such worries. Even though it is not possible to not get stressed and sing, but on the other hand, if I don't work hard, it is not possible too! There are a lot of things I want to challenge in the future. Even though my voice suits rock and ballad, I will research on funk or R&B and want to sing romantic songs with a gentle voice.


BR: Music is like my right hand. I have not thought of the day where I can't do music, I want to keep doing it. If I still do rap when I turn into a grandfather, isn't that very cool? (laughs). Because I really love rap, and I really love hip hop, there are still a lot of things that I cannot not do. If it is possible, I want to release a hip hop album. I haven't got much chance to show it other than in concerts, the fans are also waiting for it. However, I feel that it is not the time to do that yet, but I hope it can be fulfilled one day.


GC: Recently, I have been listening to the song called "Just 10 more mins" but a 2 man group named Ants. The song is about fetching a girlfriend home and not wanting to part, asking to give 5 mins more, 10 mins more. I feel that such feelings are the same when we are together with BANAs. Whenever a concert, or a fanmeeting, we always hope that we have 10 mins more, especially since even if we don't talk, we still feel good, it is great if we can meet banas for even just 10mins. That way, when each of us is going through a difficult time, we have something memorable to think about.



BANA & I


JY: I feel that I always want to meet banas. So whenever we meet, be it concert or what, it is always fun. I want to be together for a long time, I feel like this feeling gives each other strength. Whenever I want to see them I update my SNS and check the comments of banas. A memorable thing that we did together was going on a picnic. It was the first time we got so closed together and because of that it was memorable. It would be great if we could do that with the Japanese banas one day. The things I want to ask banas would be what is the part that you like about us. I want to know it specifically.


CNU: Right now at this moment I want to meet banas. I want to meet them everyday. There are days when we get stressed out, days when we feel difficult, whenever that happens, I think of banas and gained strength. When I want to mee them, I got on the SNS to read their comments. There are a lot of impressive moments with banas so it is hard to just quote one, but if I were to say one, it would be during last year's comeback. It was the first time showing them a performance through a showcase and their screams were all happy, and it was memorable. The things that I want to ask them everyday would be "Have you eaten today?", "Are you sick today?". I hope they eat well and stay healthy.


SD: Banas are treasures to me like how B1A4 is. It is very precious to me and I hate it if people takes it away from me, so I keep it in a vault. I want to use our singing to capture the hearts of banas so that no one can take them away from us. When we stand on the stage and meet banas, i feel the happiest. Recently, I felt that the time passed really fast. Kids who once wore uniform now are wearing suits when they come to see us, elementary school kids are now wearing school uniforms. They say "Oppa, I am now 20 years old", and I will reply "Wow, already 20 years old?!". It has been 7 years since we debuted isn't it. I don't feel it when I do other things, but when we meet banas, I feel that be it banas or us, we have grown.


BR: Banas are people with presence that are hard to express using words. We debuted for 7 years, and because banas has been walking this path with us till now, I feel that the distance between banas and us are closer now. For example, kids in high school are becoming university students and becoming an adult. It feels like seeing a long time friend growing up and feeling proud. When we stand on the stage and up till the moment we disappear backstage, I want to keep singing and till then, there is no happiness that tops the fact that we can be together. 30-40 years down the road when we have white hair and our wrinkles increase... even then I want to ask if banas will still be there cheering for us.


GC: Before I sleep, I will always recall on the things that happened on that day, what are banas doing, are they eating well, are they sleeping well, they are the top when I think about such stuffs. When its days we don't have anything, I will feel very lonely. So I will think about whether the banas will still maintain such unforgettable relationship with us, that is why i started replying banas on twitter. When I search and play on the internet with them, i feel like our distance between us would be closer. Banas has their work and school work so there are also times when they want to meet us but can't. I want to ask them "During such times, what do you do?".

 


I feel motivated when I see the rest work hard.

CNU - Born on 16 Jun 1991

Q: You are the one who wrote the coupling song Blue Moon, where did you get your inspiration when you wrote the song?

A: There are times when I wrote by own experience, or get inspirations from people around me, there are also times when I get inspiration from music too. The things that I cannot do without when I write songs are macadamia nuts and chocolate. No idea why but I can only write a song well if I have something in my mouth. There are a lot of times when I lock myself in my composing room and watch videos in there, or did various things, then the ideas came.


I find it cute to make someone jealous on purpose.

Jinyoung - Born on 18 Nov 1991

Q: Jinyoung who is acknowledged as a producer as well as an actor. How do you divide being a singer, actor and producer within yourself.

A: Everything is the same, its 100%. No matter which is it, it is something that I like. I don't want to be careless in any of it. I want to do my best for everything. In another words, it is possible to do things when I focus. I will try my best to do the things that are given to me, a new thing that I want to challenge would be a radio DJ. I want to be a regular on a night radio broadcast.


I want to rap even when I turn into a grandfather.

Baro - Born on 05 Sep 1992

Q: This coming spring, your web movie "Closed eyes" will be released, how was the filming like?

A: There were a lot of times we filmed it at night and in the outdoors, it was freezing! It was as warm as the ski resort where we shot our MV (laughs). The clothes were thin, it felt even colder when we filmed at scary places. The genre is thriller and there were brutal scenes, but as we find out who the murderer is, I find it find. I think it will be an interesting production so please look forward to it!


What do you do when you want to meet us?

Gongchan - Born on 14 Aug 1993

Q: A commonly acknowledge gamer Gongchan. Please let us know the game you played recently and what are the strong parts of you and your gaming friend, Hongbin from Vixx.

A: I am recently playing this game called Overwatch. Hongbin is also playing this game. Hongbin is the strong one. Overwatch is a game with 6 players in a team, I always play hard but there are times when people do weird moves, so I feel anxious (laughs).


I am happy that Gongchan cheered for me.

Sandeul - Born on 20 Mar 1992

Q: Sandeul started his solo activities last year. Was there any points that changed or something that was impressive during your promotion period?

A: I have to do 5 people's job on my own so it is not possible if I do not put in energy. I didn't know that and during practice, I strained my throat too much so it become bad for a period. If I was given another chance, I would take note of that point. Something impressive would be when Gongchan fly to Japan to cheer on me. The fact that he came on purpose gave me lots of strength and I was touched. I would also want to do such visitation when the rest of the members do their solo activities, and become a pillar of strength to them.




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