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~!!

Quiz for Baro:

1. The celebrity that I contact most frequently? Jin

2. The song that I sang with Baro on "Idol Singing Contest"? Hwagae Market 

3. The middle school that I went to? Hanam Middle School

4. What did I saved Baro's number as in my phone? Jungang Gobchang Ahjusshi

5. What colour did I use to express my solo album this time? Pastel sky blue colour

6. The first birthday present I gave to Baro? Can't recall

7. How many years apart is my older sister and I? 2 years

8. My ranking on Baro's looks in the group. 4th

9. The first holiday destination that we went together on? Bali (Jimbaran)

10. The thing about Baro that I am envious about. Voice, wit, body

Quiz for CNU:

1. The name that I used when I sang on King of Masked Singer? Flower Silky Fowl

2. My elementary friend that participated with CNU on "Chin Chin Star Festival"? Day6 Sungjin

3. The first musical I did? Brave Brothers

4. The colour of the shirt that CNU gave me for my birthday present this year? White

5. The food I like to go with soju the most? Gobchang (Tripes)

6. My age when we first met? 19 years old

7. The heaviest weight I was at in my life? Secret

8. The action CNU would do that I dont like? Lying down then saying "Sandeul-ah, come over here"

9. The female celebrities I am close with? Hani, Moonbyul

10. The thing I wish CNU change? Stop calling for me always!!

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Red: Wrong

Green: Right

Black: Didn't answer

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Q: What have you been up to?

A: I was busy having fun attending the school that I have been missing out on previously. It's been a while since I attend school and there are a lot of things to do. In my spare time I am also writing songs for B1A4's album.

Q: I want to listen to CNU's "eating alone" stories. What is the food you enjoy the most?

A: I like healthy food so I eat them often. Actually, I used to eat braised spicy chicken or ddeokbokki frequently, but now I am managing my body so I make an eat healthy food. (Q: If you were to introduce one of it to us?) Fried vegetable and beef which is simple and not greasy. You must put in crunchy vegetables like cabbage or bean sprouts into chicken breast meat. The texture is good. Over here, add spring onions and garlic generously, add a little of grounded pepper would be good. It is very important thing to choose the meat. Rather than the fatty part, for beef, choose the tenderloin and for pork, choose the neck. Also, not breaking the meat, after you cook it well, grate it and it is completed.

Q: This doesn't seems like a normal set of skills. Please let us know if you have other good ideas.

A: For protein intake, I often eat eggs. Occasionally, when I get bored of eating boiled stuffs, I fry egg without putting oil. (Q: Wouldn't it stick to the pan? Is is even possible to fry without oil?) After letting it cook a little, add water and it won't stick.

Q: Wa! It surprises me. 

A: Now that you know, Shinwoo is a "sexy guy who knows how to cook". Haha! It's not like that. It's just that I like cooking on normal days.

Q: You got this slim because you ate healthy food? You got even slimmer than when B1A4 had your full group shooting together, you got cooler. 

A: Ah. Thank you. Actually I  realized I have been neglecting my body for a while, so I made up my mind to diet. I control my food intake and exercise at the same time. 

Q: When do you usually do you stuffs? 

A: I am a night owl so I tend to do work at night. During the day time, the surroundings are noisy so it is hard to concentrate, I write songs at night and now it has become a habit.

Q: What do you mostly do when you are alone?

A: This is my worry nowadays. I don't usually have a hobby. In the past, I wanted to be a singer so I want to sing and dance, standing on the stage is fun. Now that it has become a job, it feels a little like I have lost my habits? It feels like I'm in a dilemma. (I know how you feel. But at times like that, the only solution is to find joy in the work.) Yea, that is right. That is why I am working hard in making music, singing, dancing, and shooting for pictorials and making fun out of it.

Q: If there is a talent that you want to take from you member? The last time, Jinyoung said he want's Gongchan's look.

A: Jinyoung is also as good looking. (That was what I said too.) However, we cannot deny Jinyoung's words. There are times that people look gloomy or not good when they are not feeling good. But Channie is good looking no matter when. (Doesn't feels like a human) That is right. The one that I wish to have is Sandeul's sociability. Sandeul has the charm to make everyone feel comfortable. On that part, I wish to be more like him.

Q: If you were to recall B1A4's image?

A: It's like a moon face. (Q: What does it means?) The moon that we see may be bright but it also has a dark side. I think we are like that too isn't it? Even though it is not possible to always have a bright day, but we want to be remembered as a team that always give off a bright hope.

Q: What is the song that you must sing 10 years later in a concert?

A: Beautiful Target. This song played a great part in making B1A4's presence known. Maybe because of that, just thinking about it makes me overwhelmed with emotions.

Q: Today's B1A4's 2000th day isn't it? However, B1A4 still seems to be at its prime.

A: It was a happy thing. There is nothing more encouraging than words that says we are a group that is worth anticipating.

Q: Would you like to say a word to your members taking into thought that today is your debut 2000th day?

A: (To Jinyoung) Even though I don't say things out one by one, you know my heart right? Be it in the past of now, thank you very much for being such a reliable leader. Also, I feel the loneliest when we have schedules without you. (To Baro and Sandeul) Thank you for doing better than expected in your own areas! (To Gongchan) I got reminded of my image trying hard to adapt to an unfamiliar place when we first debut. To be the youngest in B1A4 despite being the oldest at home, it is not easy. However, you are a younger brother who has more personality than your hyungs.

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