[TRANS] 180902 K-Pop Pia Vol. 4 Interview

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​HYOJIN
​​VOCALS / APRIL 22 1994 / BLOOD TYPE O

​Q. ​​When did you decide that you want to be an idol?
​​— I really liked singing even before, when I was in 1st year middle school, I wanted to become a singer like Park Hyoshin senior and take the same path. But I can't really dance then. (laughs)

​Q. Who are the first K-Pop stars that you liked?​
— Highlight seniors. I feel like I have a resemblance with Yang Yoseob senior...... Actually, we use the same salon and I often hear from the staff that I look like him. I also, think so. (laughs)

​Q. Among the seven members, you are the best in which category?
​— Singing. I think my voice suits ballad, so I can say I'm best in ballad. If I'll be asked to sing right now, uhm, I'll sing Park Hyoshin's Snow Flower.

​Q. It's been a year since you've debuted in Korea. What are the things that surprised you when you became an idol?
​— I heard that when you debut you wouldn't have time, but I didn't think it would be up to this extent. There's barely time to practice or sleep. I'm used to it now, but it was really hard at first.

​Q. When do you feel thankful that you have debuted with ONF?
​— I really feel thankful when our fans listen to our songs, come see us, and leave comments on our SNS.

​Q. In the Japanese version of Complete, what is your important point that we should look out for?
​— In the music video, I went up to a sign board which is located on a rooftop. It was really filmed nicely so please look out for it.

​Q. When did you feel that you have already made your debut in Japan?
​— I felt it when I heard our songs playing in CD stores in Japan and saw our album exhibit.

​Q. What was the most memorable part of your Japan debut showcase?
​— Love Arrow→ stage. It's our first original Japanese song and the first time that we have performed it.

​Q. What kind of artist would you like to be?
— ​Singing is a given, but I want to be a person who looks cool however you look at me. It means that kind of person is good at managing himself.

​​​Written Interview

​​Q. A thing you collect or catches your attention?
​— I collect Jordan sneakers!

​Q. If the Earth will be destroyed in 24 hours, what would be the last thing that you'd like to do?​
— I would like to eat the world's tastiest food with my family and friends.

​Q. If the Earth will be destroyed in 24 hours, what would be the last thing that you'd want to eat?
​— Wagyu! I haven't tried it so I really! want to have it.

​Q. How would you compare the members to animals?
​E-TION: Shark
J-US: Owl
WYATT: Gorilla
MK: Cat
U: Shiba dog
LAUN: Frog

​Q. What's your impression of Japanese fans or Japan on this visit?
​— I really liked that (Japanese fans) cheer passionately, memorize the fan chants and be with us, and I felt like we're really in Japan when I saw how clean everywhere is, may it be the roads or public places.

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​​E-TION
​​VOCALS / DECEMBER 24 1994 / BLOOD TYPE B

​Q. ​​When did you decide that you want to be an idol?
​— I saw BIGBANG senior's Lies MV when I was in my sixth year of elementary school and found it really cool. Not only the song, but the fashion was original too so I admired BIGBANG and G-DRAGON seniors and wanted to be like them. I was influenced by G-DRAGON senior in terms of liking fashion.

​Q. Which artists do you enjoy listening to lately?
— ​Kanye West, Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky.. I like hiphop and R&B.

​Q. Among the seven members, you are the best in which category?
— The shape of my eyes when I smile

​Q. It's been a year since you've debuted in Korea. What are the things that surprised you when you became an idol?
​— I've heard a lot of stories from our seniors so I wasn't really that surprised. However, we only appear on music show broadcasts for about 3 to 5 minutes but for that amount of time we have to wake up early in the morning to have our makeup done and do rehearsals, we also have to monitor and practice, the staff also has to work on the lights... we invest that much for that 5 minutes! I want to experience that again.

​Q. How did you change one year into your debut?
—​ I don't know if I changed physically but I've changed internally. Compared to last time, I am less nervous and is slightly relaxed on stage. I have also earned a sense of responsibility where I want our fans to have fun when they watch us. An embarassing change is my skin, it was very nice when I was a trainee but now.. (ㅜㅜ)

​Q. In the Japanese version of Complete, what is your important point that we should look out for?
​— In the song, my part そんなことってある? ♪ (Is that possible) and in the MV, the pool scene! I also recommend the coupling song 86400 Japanese Ver. When you're having a hard time, please listen to it!

​Q. A memory from Complete Korean promotions?
​— I can't forget my nervousness during our first comeback stage.

​Written Interview

​​​Q. A thing you collect or catches your attention?
​— Clothes, shoes

​​Q. If the Earth will be destroyed in 24 hours, what would be the last thing that you'd like to do?​
— I'll wear very pretty clothes and go on a walk with my family.

​​Q. If the Earth will be destroyed in 24 hours, what would be the last thing that you'd want to eat?
​— Ramen. I really love ramen.

​​Q. How would you compare the members to animals?
​HYOJIN: Deer
J-US: Owl
WYATT: Gorilla
MK: Cat
U: Shiba dog
LAUN: Chick

​​Q. What's your impression of Japanese fans or Japan on this visit?
​— I think Japan has its own style.

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​J-US
​​​VOCALS, DANCE / JANUARY 13 1995 / BLOOD TYPE AB

​​Q. When did you decide that you want to be an idol?
​— I like dancing so I entered an academy when I was in first year high school. I went on an audition through the academy but I didn't make it so I practiced again. I kept on failing auditions with the reason "Your dancing is okay but your singing is a bit.. " When I got accepted into my company now, even if I practiced hard to the point of death, (my singing) still gets criticized everyday. Even so, I didn't get frustrated and continued doing it, and eventually had a moment where I thought "Oh, singing is fun." After that moment, I enjoyed singing.

​​Q. Who are the first K-Pop stars that you liked?​
​— SHINee seniors. I always copy them when I practice my dance. So it feels like I grew up with them. (laughs) I think SHINee seniors are really amazing.

​​Q. Among the seven members, you are the best in which category?
​— Face. That's a lie (laughs). Loud voice.

​​Q. It's been a year since you've debuted in Korea. What changed?
—​ Though I still lack a lot, I think I've become a bit comfortable on stage. Also, I've become used to coming up with things in a short amount of time.

​​Q. In the Japanese version of Complete, what is your important point that we should look out for?
​— Please look out for the dance performance during the bridge part.

​​Q. A memory from Complete Korean promotions?
—​ Our promotion period lasted for 7 weeks which was quite long, but I had fun since I was with the members. When I'm with these people, I think I'll also be able to keep on shining. (ㅜㅜ)

​​Q. What kind of artist would you like to be?
​— I want to be a well-rounded singer who always fills up what is lacking, tries new things, and works hard without resting.
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​​​Written Interview

​​​​Q. A thing you collect or catches your attention?
​​— Puzzles.

​​​Q. If the Earth will be destroyed in 24 hours, what would be the last thing that you'd like to do?​
​— I want to hold a concert with Fuses! I want to do the thing I love the most in front of my beloved family and Fuses.
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​​​Q. If the Earth will be destroyed in 24 hours, what would be the last thing that you'd want to eat?
​— I want to eat bibimmyeon with samgyupsal. It's simple and I've enjoyed eating it since I was a kid.

​​​Q. How would you compare the members to animals?
​​HYOJIN: Deer, roe deer
E-TION: Baby shark
WYATT: King kong
MK: Cat
U: Puppy
LAUN: Chick

​​​​​Q. What's your impression of Japanese fans or Japan on this visit?
​— ​The roads are clean and there are lots of soy-based foods compared to spicy foods.

​​Translations by ai / hyojetion
Scans from 오사카 사과 고모님
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