Jinyoung Ceci October issue Interview translations

The leader of the 5 members group with youngsters of clear and cool voice as well as pure smiles. Actor Jinyoung penerates through the public as who has solid filmography of various kinds of shows like movie "Miss Granny", music drama "Perseverance Goo Haera", web drama "Detective Sherlock K", mini series "Warm and Cozy". This time round, he is doing well in palace period drama, "Love in the Moonlight" as charming flower scholar Kim Yoon Seong. Even though nothing has been revealed yet, this moment is a moment which I woke up and felt my heart racing. One hour right after the first broadcast, I came face to face with Jinyoung. the countdown that starts from now, his eyes slightly trembling, I can feel that he is worrying.

Q: Finally, today (the interview day was 22nd Aug) is the first broadcast. Even though it hasn't been one hour yet, how are you feeling?

A: I am very nervous. I am hopeful yet worried about how did I came out. I am also very curious about the reactions. 

Q: Compared to other shows, how different are you feeling?

A: No matter what show or production it is, they are precious to me. However, it is true that I am more worried and concerned about this show.

Q: It feels like a character just for Jinyoung. It's like looking at Jinyoung's previous life. I can feel Kim Yoonseong's elegance and grace greatly.

A: Thank you for seeing me like that. Thankfully, the character that I am acting is slowly becoming like a fairytale so recently, acting has been fun.

Q: The chemistry between Park Bogum, Kim Yoojung and Jinyoung the three mains are one of the things to see too.

A: Bogum and I are originally different so I guess that adds to the feels. Moreover, the three of us are of the similar age range, the things that we are interested in are similar, outside our filming time, we get along well too. When the three of us gather together, the will to want to work hard is also the best. We are always making the "wu-sha wu-sha" atmosphere naturally too.

Q: Through Love in the Moonlight, there is a new term made for Jinyoung. "온무파탈" (Laughs) I have heard of that many times but it is an unfamiliar word. How many percent of it synchronizes with the real Jinyoung? 

A: The meaning is of it is "A guy who can still capture the hearts of women even without warmth" However, for me to bring up negative topic to the opposite party, I find it very hard to find a way to keep it simple and brief. For me, I would think if the opposite party would be hurt by me first. On that part, I am closer to the opposite of Kim Yoonseong.

Q: Many knows that you are an actor turned singer. With that, you might also have analysed and went with acting, on the other hand, being with "B1A4" would also mean there might be a lot of people who don't know about you.

Q: Yes, but it is not a bad thing. Each of the members are playing an active role in their own position. Even though they don't know, when they see the whole group together, wouldn't they hit their knees? (T/n: a little like gaining revelation that they are a group). (Laughs) Because of that, I think we are working very hard to do what we can.

Q: The phrase "Idol" is always attached to your name wherever you go, do you ever feel alienated?

A: Rather than feeling alienated, I feel that it is like a homework that I need to solve step by step. It also make sense that I have that "Idol" phrase stuck to me. Compared to someone who only looks at one spot and run towards it, because I am an idol, I was able to obtain that faster and that is the truth. I feel that bad when I think about them. So I make a point to work hard on my acting and that I cannot do it carelessly.

Q: Some teams have their unique image. With that, B1A4 is strong in having a kind image. What is the secret?

A: I think it is sincerity. It is not an image that was forced out, we just show the image that we already have. (Q: Isn't it burdensome to have an upright image?) No, not at all. Because we do not make up or set up things to show people the image. Actually, no matter how I see, our members are very kind . (laughs)

Q: You hold important roles in the team like being a leader and the producer. As well as acting. Do you find that a handful?

A: Nope. I prefer thinking that I am lucky. It is not a chance that is given to everyone isn't it? If it was something forced onto me, I will eventually give it up. Especially producing is something that I have a choice in. However, I myself do not want to miss it out so I am working harder. To me, music and acting isn't very much a difference. The similarity is that I have to create things in both. Because of things like that, I will be sure to work harder and there are reasons to be.

Q: What kind of student are you? You look like a model student. You definitely don't look like a problematic student.

A: Haha! Is that so? I am not a problematic kid. Now that I look back, a lot of time were spent on acting and music. I live in Chungju and when it is the weekends, I head up to Seoul to study acting, and I write songs in my spare time. (Q: That's very hardworking. You look like you do well in studies too.) I just did what like what others did. (laughs) There are times when I cram for studies too.

Q: What kind of son are you?

A: I am a son that respect my parents a lot and likes spending time with them. I wonder if it is because when I was young, we often go on holidays together, so it became natural.

Q: What kind of person do you think you are?

A: Erm... Someone who is fun if you get to know me? (laughs) Because I have slightly slanted eyes, so I received various kinds of misunderstanding. Whenever that happens, I feel very sad. Because of that, from time to time I get very easy-going.

Q: Dormitory life has ended. Do you occasionally miss that life? 

A: I don't feel uncomfortable when we lived together, we had a fun time together. I don't really like being alone. To me, drinking alone or eating alone is something hard for me to do. However, there will be times you fantasise of having your own space isn't it? Now that we have all live separately, I miss those times even more.

Q: I am curious how is Jinyoung's room like.

A: My entire house concept is black and sliver. I like the cold and sophisticated feeling. I also made a workroom in the room.

Q: It is your second time having an individual shoot with Ceci. 

A: I have to confess it is hard to capture the concept. There is a tendency to have taboo about the transformation of image for idols in our country. For myself, running parallel with music is even more like this. It is because the image making of not just myself but the entire team will have a huge influence. If I were to be given a change, I would like to try being a villain. I want to try a sly and interesting character. To shake off the image I have and trying acting something unpredictable.

Q: The thing that fans are most curious about is B1A4's comeback news isn't it?

A: Yes, that's right. We will definitely comeback this year. As time passes, the thankful heart towards our fans who waited for us grows bigger. We will repay you with awesome performance soon. Even though it is a little shameless, please wait a little while more!

Q: You don't compare yourself with ordinary idol groups.

A: Yes. We are irrelevant with the trend. We are now crazily making music with resources that comes across our mind. If we were to create something different to a trend, it would be closer to B1A4's style. (Q: Is it because of that, everywhere you go, its fresh) Our team definitely has colours. Moreover, it is a pride to have songs that only we can do.

Q: What is the related word you want to have with your name on portal sites?

A: "Jinyoung I love you"! (laughs) There are such things like that. If "Jinyoung I love you" gets registered in the system, I will know "how many times I love you has been said". I want to receive that much of love.

Source: Ceci October 2016 issue

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