[TRANS] 181224 E-TION's birthday interview with Herald Biz

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​Quickly expanding their fandom with their strong ON and friendly OFF charm as a group, WM Entertainment's boy group ONF (Hyojin, E-Tion, J-Us, Wyatt, MK, U, Laun) perfectly charming lead vocalist E-Tion is celebrating his birthday today, 24th. He was born on December 24, 1994.

E-Tion impresses both eyes and ears with his eye smile and sensational vocal color. Like his life motto "Work Hard, Play Hard", he emphasizes that he also plans to work hard on his birthday. He will celebrate his birthday in Hong Kong for an ONF promotion.

​Q. What are you doing on your birthday?
A. For my birthday this year, we will perform for our Fuses and hold various events in Hong Kong. I'm really looking forward to it.

​Q: How do you feel?
A: This is my second birthday since debut, I'm having a good end of the year because a lot of people are congratulating me! Thank you very much.

​Q. What does birthday mean to you?
A: It's the day where I was born and falls on the year-end so I think it's a day where I look back if I spent the whole year well.

​Q: What did you grab during your first birthday party?
A: There was a thread, a notebook, a ball, and a pencil at that time and I apparently grabbed the pencil. That's why I think I have interests in drawing and designing.

​Q: What was your precognitive dream?
A: I heard it was a big fish that jumped out of the blue ocean and fell in front of my mom.
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Q: Can you tell us how you feel now that you're getting older?
A: I was scared when I was young but now I think it's only natural to get older and whenever I age by a year or two, I work hard to be more mature.

​Q: Is there something you want to hear the most on your birthday?
A: I want to hear "I'm so relieved that you are born." It's a day where I was born so I want to hear that people are relieved that I was born.

​Q: Is there a song that you think fits your birthday?
A: Jingle Bell Rock sung by Bobby Helms. I really like Christmas carols. Also I think exciting carols will fit my birthday since it also falls on Christmas eve.

​Q: Is there something you wish the members will do on your birthday?
A: I hope they grill meat. J-Us usually grills meat well but I hope they grill specially better on my birthday.

​Q: Is there a specific age that you are looking forward to?
A: I'm looking forward to my 30th. They say it's the age where I fill up an entire egg tray, also I'm looking forward and curious as to the kind of person I am then, my interests, and my thoughts.

​Q: Did you receive any special gift for your birthday?
A: When I was a trainee, the members thought I couln't use chopsticks well so they bought me a chopstick trainer for kids. Still, it didn't change anything. Isn't there a lyric that says "Even if I'm not good at using chopsticks, I can still eat well" (laughs)

​Q: Is there a gift that you wish to receive in the future?
A: On my next birthday, I want to hold a year-end WM Concert. I don't know why but I think that it is possible. I'll do my very best for that day to come so please cheer me on.

​ Q: If you will be given a break on your birthday, what will you do?
A: I want to go to a department store in Myeongdong and shop while listening to carols. I also want to go on rides in Lotte World while wearing a Rudolf headband.

​Q: Is there an artist you wish to receive birthday greetings from?
A: Monsta X's Shownu senior. His dancing is so awesome so I became a fan! I'll be really happy if Shownu senior greets me on my birthday.

​Q: Do you have someone you want to thank on your birthday?
A: My parents. I'm very thankful that they brought me into this world and worked hard to raise me well.

​Q: A word to yourself for your birthday.
A: You're already 25 years old! E-Tion, it's not an easy life but I think you're doing well right now. Let's always live positively and work hard to be a valuable person!

​​Translations by hyojetion
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