Hi our dear readers,
Not sure if you all know; I have been th only one posting and updating this blog for very long.
Not sure where th founder and other admins went, I can't find or contact them either.. D8 O.o But this is not th main point of what I wanna mention.
I have notice for very long that, our blog and facebook..
There isn't much people active or giving reactions, eh? Am I right?
Our facebook has 9000+ fans liking, but there isn't 'likes' or much in th posts there. Our blog followers has 60 members..? Also no reactions from you all..
Well, I know and I can see, sometimes there's some of you 'likes' and comment our posts. THANKS LOTS! ^^ -loves-
But you can see it's still very very inactive from you guys.
If you guys know me somehow somewhere, you should know that I also admin and author from some other sites.. :3 Yes, I know some people know me cause they always ask me 'Aren't you from ... ?' or 'Oh! You are th Jannica from .. !' (8
Well, some I have step down so you don't see my name, some I am still admin-ing. ^^ But there's some like this.. inactive response, which I have given up and leave it alone.
Have been pondering for some time (honestly I keep procastinate this), but remember I said before in our facebook I have been dropping and quitting being authors and admins here and there for other kpop blogs, etc etc.. But I decided t stay on for our blog and facebook?
Sorry, but t say.. It's a pity, but seems like I am dropping this blog too..
Means I won't be updating alr. It's not easy t keep updating and talking.. alone.. t a wall right..? And also I am always late for updating (Sorry for th late-ness~)
But of course, I am still loving and supporting our 4Minute and Beast no matter what!
You all too right? ^^
Cheers,
Jannica.
- Please don't hesitate t find me or you wanna chat kpop w me. ^^
Twitter : @jannicakpop
Facebook: jannicakpop@hotmail.com -
Monday, October 29, 2012
[CAFE] 121024 Yoseob's post "The picture I drew on the Shinkansen is a long giraffe picture?"
We've arrived in Fukuoka.
Is everyone doing well?
Enjoy the rest of your day while looking at the scribbles of Yang Artist part 2^---^
Bye!
Is everyone doing well?
Enjoy the rest of your day while looking at the scribbles of Yang Artist part 2^---^
Bye!
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST (SOURCE), poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[NEWS] Actor Heo Kyung Hwan promises to provide Sohyun with chicken breasts for life
Actor Heo Kyung Han made a promise to 4minute Sohyun.On the October 28 broadcast of SBS "1000 Song Challenge," MC Lee Hee Jae said, "4minute Sohyun said she really loved Heo Kyung Hwan's chicken* very much. Please provide her with a chicken breasts sponsorship."
Upon hearing this, Heo Kyung Hwan replied, "Alright. I will provide Kwon Sohyun with chicken breasts for life then."
MC Lee Jee Hee then answered, "My wife and I we love chicken the most..." To this Heo Kyung Hwan said, "Then buy it yourself and eat it." causing the studio to burst into laughter.
He then added, "In front of Jang Yoon Jung's house you will find chicken breasts too."
Jang Yoon Jung, touched, told him, "Thank you. I will send you some kimchi as a token of my gratitude."
*Heo Kyung Hwan had a premium chicken breast under his name, "Heo Dak Chicken Breast" and personally endorsed them.
Source: Newsen
Translating + Editing + Reporting: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com
[NEWS] Jihyun and G.NA go on a date
4minute Jihyun and close friend G.NA enjoyed a relaxing week end together.Today, G.NA posted a picture on her twitter, "It's been a while since Namji and myself went on a date. Let's eat and gather strength."
The ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch at an Italian restaurant and look at their best posing for the camera. Jihyun is making a cute expression, closing her eyes and making V signs with her hands while G.NA looks adorable with a spoon and fork in hands, ready to eat.
Upon seeing the pictures, netizens commented, "If you're seeing each other even during the weekend it means you are very close. What a great sight." "Two beauties meet, I want to join you too!" "G.NA and Jihyun are both cute."
Source: Osen
Translating + Editing + Reporting: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com
[INTERVIEW] Hyunah, "The burden of expectations felt heavier on my shoulders..."
4minute's Hyunah sat down to talk about her collaboration with Worldstar PSY.On October 26, the 20 year old met with Star News reporters while she was awaiting her turn on stage, in the waiting room of KBS Music Bank.
She started off, "PSY oppa featuring in the music video for "Ice Cream" gave me a lot of strength. Since he gave me his help, I felt even more determined to do even better."
Hyunah made her return with her new mini album "Melting" released on October 21 and was getting ready for her first comeback stage on Music Bank on the day of our interview.
This time around, Hyunah planned to show three different colours of her stage persona by showcasing three performances. She expressed, "Because I want to meet the expectations of the audience and fans, I felt even more pressured as the burden of expectations on my shoulders felt heavier."
She continued by saying, "In order to show you a good performance, I practiced even more. You will be able to see a fresh side and more charming image of me in all three performances through various and different styles."
As Hyunah was getting ready to make her comeback through her first stage on Music Bank that day, we asked her about the music video of "Ice Cream" which garnered a hot response immediately after its release.
British newspaper, The Guardian was quoted saying about Hyunah, "If anyone was to follow up to PSY's success overseas, it would indeed be Hyunah."
The Billboard's website also chose "Ice Cream" as the video of the week.
Hyunah revealed, "It was an honor for me to be part of the music video of PSY oppa's "Gangnam Style." Despite his busy schedule, he still found time to make an appearance in mine, I am very greatful to him for this. It seems that having PSY oppa featured in the music video was helpful to make the views soar in a short time."
Source: Star News
Translating + Editing + Reporting: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com
[NEWS] Jihyun to host new MBC show "She and her car"
Shim Lee Young and 4minute's Nam Jihyun will challenge hosting a show for the first time for MBC's new show "She and her Car."
"She and her Car" which is scheduled to premiere on October 31 on MBC Life is an "infotainment" program that finds its uniqueness in treating of women's everyday issues from their own perspective as well as topics related to fashion and cars, the latter still seen as men's treasured possession.
MCs Shim Lee Young and Nam Jihyun will be representing women in their 20s and 30s and will provide viewers with insight on fashion and beauty while introducing their "car lifestyle" through the show.
Imminent guests and experts in automobile and fashion will be appearing on the show to discuss current trends.
The first filming of the show took place on October 23 in Cheongdam-dong. MC Shim expressed, "I enjoy driving and have a lot of interest in cars. Jihyun's personality and mine matched really well, so we wrapped up the first episode smoothly."
Meanwhile, "She and her car" will air on October 31 at 21:40 KST through MBC Life.
Source: Newsen + Sport World
Translating + Editing + Reporting: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com
"She and her Car" which is scheduled to premiere on October 31 on MBC Life is an "infotainment" program that finds its uniqueness in treating of women's everyday issues from their own perspective as well as topics related to fashion and cars, the latter still seen as men's treasured possession.
MCs Shim Lee Young and Nam Jihyun will be representing women in their 20s and 30s and will provide viewers with insight on fashion and beauty while introducing their "car lifestyle" through the show.
Imminent guests and experts in automobile and fashion will be appearing on the show to discuss current trends.
The first filming of the show took place on October 23 in Cheongdam-dong. MC Shim expressed, "I enjoy driving and have a lot of interest in cars. Jihyun's personality and mine matched really well, so we wrapped up the first episode smoothly."
Meanwhile, "She and her car" will air on October 31 at 21:40 KST through MBC Life.
Source: Newsen + Sport World
Translating + Editing + Reporting: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com
[NEWS] Jiyoon cast in new musical
The composer of hit songs such as "The Melody in My Memory", "Between
Love and Friendship", "Only Love was Spread in the World", Oh Taeho has
announced the casting of his new musical, "My Love by My Side"Experienced actors Hong Jimin and Bae Hyesun will depict a romantic love story of 40 year olds in which they operate a farm on Jeju Island. Acting by their side will be singer Kim Jungmin and musical actor Park Songkwon will enthusiastically act out photographers.
There will be a double casting of 4minute's Jeon Jiyoon and musical actor Yoo Joohye, who will act out the role of a girl who dreams of being a ballerina. Musical actor Seo Jihoon will play the role of the guitarist who falls in love with her.
In addition, veteran actor Park Hosan and Kang Sukho are double cast as the love messengers who traverse between past and present. Musical actor Son Hyunjung and singer Yuri will respectively play the roles of his past and present lovers.
"My Love By My Side" will open from December 8th, 2012 to January 20th, 2013.
Source: mhj21
Translating: applemango @ 4-minute.com
Editing + Reporting: kkwonsso. @ 4-minute.com
Monday, October 22, 2012
[NEWS] BEAST, "Stopping with the events, going all in for albums"
BEAST will be beautifully completing this year on the stages in Korea.
Currently, they are hosting their ZEPP tour in Japan, touring around 6 different cities including Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and more. However, the Japan tour will continue until the end of this month and then they will heading back to Korea for more activities. In the release from Cube Entertainment, a staff stated, "We are planning to focus on album activities during the month of November."
They continued, "For the month of November, we will not have any schedules for BEAST in order to create a mastered album. The members have spoken and they are very eager to complete their year in Korea to thank the fans who helped them to become one of the top groups of this year."
Despite their promise to different events in the month of November, the members are showing that they are willing to apologize to the fans and stay in Korea instead. It has also been revealed that BEAST members have come to this decision on the 17th after celebrating their 3rd anniversary. Currently the members are putting all their energy into this album since it will be an album they are release in 4 months since the 'Midnight Sun' mini album in July. They believe that music is the best gift they can give to their fans so they are determined to raise up BEAST's music color in the industry.
Currently, they are hosting their ZEPP tour in Japan, touring around 6 different cities including Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and more. However, the Japan tour will continue until the end of this month and then they will heading back to Korea for more activities. In the release from Cube Entertainment, a staff stated, "We are planning to focus on album activities during the month of November."
They continued, "For the month of November, we will not have any schedules for BEAST in order to create a mastered album. The members have spoken and they are very eager to complete their year in Korea to thank the fans who helped them to become one of the top groups of this year."
Despite their promise to different events in the month of November, the members are showing that they are willing to apologize to the fans and stay in Korea instead. It has also been revealed that BEAST members have come to this decision on the 17th after celebrating their 3rd anniversary. Currently the members are putting all their energy into this album since it will be an album they are release in 4 months since the 'Midnight Sun' mini album in July. They believe that music is the best gift they can give to their fans so they are determined to raise up BEAST's music color in the industry.
BEAST
is preparing for this album not just musically, but also through there
outfits and hairstyle in between the Japanese tour. As soon as BEAST
finishes their tour in Toyko on the 30th, they will head back to Korea
to put all their energy in mastering their album.
[CAFE] 121022 Yoseob's post "Yang Artist!" @helloimys
My first attempt at a collage. Please like it. Quickly.
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST (SOURCE), poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[CAFE] 121021 Yoseob's post "Yang Artist-nim" @helloimys
Hello this is Yang Artist.
I am posting a piece I made for fun for the many B2UTYs in Korea.
I'll be off now.. bye hahahahaha
It's not uploading.. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋI guess I'll have to look at it by myself
I am posting a piece I made for fun for the many B2UTYs in Korea.
I'll be off now.. bye hahahahaha
It's not uploading.. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋI guess I'll have to look at it by myself
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST (SOURCE), poco123@ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
[NEWS] Hyunah's co-written track "Very Hot" banned from MBC and KBS
A track from Hyunah's soon-to-be released mini album "Melting" has been
banned from broadcast by KBS and MBC. The song titled "Very Hot" is
co-written and co-produced by Hyunah herself, Cube Entertainment's
producer Shinsadong Tiger and Lee Won.A representative of Cube Entertainment expressed on October 17, "The song has been deemed inappropriate for broadcast because the brand "kakaotalk" appeared in the lyrics. This seems to be the main issue regarding this track."
"Very Hot" is at the center of attention even before its release because it's one of the highlights of "Melting" as Hyunah was involved in its production.
Cube Entertainment added, "The lyrics in question are part of the song because it's related to life off-stage. We're currently considering whether we should modify the problematic part of the lyrics and submit the song to the commission again."
Meanwhile, "Melting" is set for release on October 22.
Source: Yonhap News
Translating + Editing + Reporting: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com
[NEWS] Track by track info on 'MELTING'
K-pop's hot icon Hyunah is returning. From her first solo song 'Change'
in 2010, Youtube viral smash 'Bubble Pop!', to the project group with
B2ST's Jang Hyunseung that shook up Korea 'Trouble Maker', the one and
only Hyunah who drives through issues with her unique, provocative charm
will be releasing her mini album [MELTING], which is being met with
exceptional expectations from the music industry. Especially since Psy's
'Gangnam Style' has been a worldwide hit, Hyunah garnered hot interest
and emerged as 'the girl from Gangnam Style.'After concluding promotions with 4minute this spring, Hyunah has been preparing for her anticipated song 'Ice Cream', which is her first collaboration with hitmaker Brave Brothers, which will make its charms stand out through strong hip-hop beats complemented with Hyunah's rhythmic voice. Especially at the center of the issue is the music video's performance which will show perfection to the point that will make viewers say, "This is Hyunah after all!" and give a thumbs up.
Apart from the title song ‘Ice Cream’, there are more songs that can show Hyunah’s various styles in her new album [MELTING], and her solo rap song ‘Straighten up your mind up' is such a majestic song that leads a powerful image and draws Hyunah’s posture. Also the song ‘Green Apple is a teen pop song that has not yet to be shown by Hyunah. It is a melodic song that describes a girl who becomes innocent in front of her boyfriend, so this is a good opportunity to feel her unexpected appeal.
Particularly Hyunah has involved herself in writing the lyrics and composing a song directly, ‘To my Boyfriend' is an emotional song that provides a new perception about her ballads. The last track ‘Very Hot’ was composed spontaneously by S. Tiger, Hyunah and her best friend Lee Won that adds fun in the lyrics about Hyunah’s ordinary figure after her stages.
Hyunah is trend maker who always stands on the center of an issue when she succeeds in her actions. As her new album has greatly been expected, “’Ice Cream’ will show an intense and sweet performance that can MELT the world again.
Source: leesmusic
Translating: applemango + ONLY4NIA @ 4-minute.com
Editing + Reporting: kkwonsso. @ 4-minute.com
Monday, October 15, 2012
[CAFE] 121016 Yoseob's Post - "Because it's our 3 year anniversary" @helloimys
I did not write 3rd because it's our 3 year anniversary.
Yesterday I was the most tired man on Earth so
After I washed up I fell asleep hugging my laptop..
Yes..To be honest because I was tired I couldn't think of cool words so I closed my laptop
But today is our 3 year anniversary so!
I'm not late right?ㅋㅋ
Now...getting to the main point
3 years was very short for me!
We debuted! We promoted our albums and got first place! We got daesang too..
We had our concert..our world tour and lots of overseas promotions..etcetcetc
If you think about it a lot of things happened..or you can say BEAST achieved many things!
However BEAST still has many pages left to write.
Support us until the end
And I wish to see you all at the BEAST 30 anniversary dinner show, ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Everyone's love.. everyone's support
Helped create BEAST, and Yang Yoseob of today.
Thank you so so much.
Today we have a performance as well!!
I'm surprised that I'm holding up better than I thoughtㅋㅋ
Anyways thank you and I went a long way around to say that I'm sorry for not being by your side,,,,
So I can look cool..ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Thank you!!!!!! B2UTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yesterday I was the most tired man on Earth so
After I washed up I fell asleep hugging my laptop..
Yes..To be honest because I was tired I couldn't think of cool words so I closed my laptop
But today is our 3 year anniversary so!
I'm not late right?ㅋㅋ
Now...getting to the main point
3 years was very short for me!
We debuted! We promoted our albums and got first place! We got daesang too..
We had our concert..our world tour and lots of overseas promotions..etcetcetc
If you think about it a lot of things happened..or you can say BEAST achieved many things!
However BEAST still has many pages left to write.
Support us until the end
And I wish to see you all at the BEAST 30 anniversary dinner show, ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Everyone's love.. everyone's support
Helped create BEAST, and Yang Yoseob of today.
Thank you so so much.
Today we have a performance as well!!
I'm surprised that I'm holding up better than I thoughtㅋㅋ
Anyways thank you and I went a long way around to say that I'm sorry for not being by your side,,,,
So I can look cool..ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Thank you!!!!!! B2UTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CREDITS: playb2st (SOURCE); poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[CAFE] 121016 (♡) 20121016 / BEAST 3 year anniversary congratulations!!!
Hello.
This is the administrator for BEAST's fanclub.
It is BEAST's 3rd year anniversary!
For 3 years thanks to B2UTYs BEAST was able to Win!Win!
And they were able to run to this point~
Please continue to show support.(--)(__)
BEAST is also feeling very regretful that they could not be together with native B2UTYs
So please do not be too upset... ^-T
Instead I request that many of you participate in the live streaming that will be held tonight at 10PM
4 year, 5 year going even further 10 year, 20 year anniversary
I believe that we will all be there together...☞☜
I've brought pictures taken before and after the performance a few hours ago
So I hope you feel better after seeing these.ㅠ_ㅠ
Please continue~ to love and support BEAST even more♡
Thank you!
This is the administrator for BEAST's fanclub.
It is BEAST's 3rd year anniversary!
For 3 years thanks to B2UTYs BEAST was able to Win!Win!
And they were able to run to this point~
Please continue to show support.(--)(__)
BEAST is also feeling very regretful that they could not be together with native B2UTYs
So please do not be too upset... ^-T
Instead I request that many of you participate in the live streaming that will be held tonight at 10PM
4 year, 5 year going even further 10 year, 20 year anniversary
I believe that we will all be there together...☞☜
I've brought pictures taken before and after the performance a few hours ago
So I hope you feel better after seeing these.ㅠ_ㅠ
Please continue~ to love and support BEAST even more♡
Thank you!
CREDITS: PLAYB2ST DAUM FANCAFE (SOURCE); poco123@B2ST RISING (TRANS)
[CAFE] 121016 Dongwoon's Post - "3" @beastdw
October 16th today as you all know is the day of our 3rd year anniversary.
2009 October 16th wearing white clothes and singing our debut song it's still very clear in my eyes.
3 years, during that time many things have changed.
Firstly I was a minor but now I'm looking to turn 23
And during fansignings most of our fans were noonas but
Now most of them call me oppa
Also when we went to events we didn't have songs to sing so we even sang our intro but
Now we choose the songs we're going to sing today.
The 6 of us used to live in a cramped space but now we all gather together
And we can eat together
So many things happened to us and
Many things changed.
Of course there was our effort of going to schedules here and there but
Because there were fans who were interested in us and followed us and cheered for us loudly
I believe that everything was possible.
Everyday is tough and lonely but because of all of you that steadily support us
There is no gap to get exhausted^^
I understand that all of you are upset that we are overseas
When it is our 3rd year anniversary.
Still we'll finish it well and return so pray for us so we can do well^^
I hope that you guys will cheer up through the live streaming tomorrow!
I feel shy so I don't express it well but
You know that all 6 of us are always feeling thankful right?
We will silently walk the path we need to go.
Of course there will be tiring and tough days but thinking of you guys
I will move forward step by step
Thank you always and with the words I love you I will end this off
^^
2009 October 16th wearing white clothes and singing our debut song it's still very clear in my eyes.
3 years, during that time many things have changed.
Firstly I was a minor but now I'm looking to turn 23
And during fansignings most of our fans were noonas but
Now most of them call me oppa
Also when we went to events we didn't have songs to sing so we even sang our intro but
Now we choose the songs we're going to sing today.
The 6 of us used to live in a cramped space but now we all gather together
And we can eat together
So many things happened to us and
Many things changed.
Of course there was our effort of going to schedules here and there but
Because there were fans who were interested in us and followed us and cheered for us loudly
I believe that everything was possible.
Everyday is tough and lonely but because of all of you that steadily support us
There is no gap to get exhausted^^
I understand that all of you are upset that we are overseas
When it is our 3rd year anniversary.
Still we'll finish it well and return so pray for us so we can do well^^
I hope that you guys will cheer up through the live streaming tomorrow!
I feel shy so I don't express it well but
You know that all 6 of us are always feeling thankful right?
We will silently walk the path we need to go.
Of course there will be tiring and tough days but thinking of you guys
I will move forward step by step
Thank you always and with the words I love you I will end this off
^^
CREDITS: playb2st (SOURCE); poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[CAFE] 121016 Doojoon's Post - "Yo Whatup Whatup" @BeeeestDJ
It's been a long time....
Heheheh...
I'm in Osaka.. We finished our 3rd concert for our Japanese tour and after eating meat we've come back to the hotel...
Tired and hungry I'm about to fall asleep..
Ah... It's past midnight so it's our 3rd year anniversary..
Time goes by quickly doesn't it????
It seems like yesterday we debuted on Music Bank wearing our white outfits...it's already been 3 years..ㄷㄷㄷ
We're receiving so much love compared to back then so .. I feel quite happy but ..
I still feel like we have a long way to go so.. I feel I have a certain responsibility!!!
If it's 3 years...the middle school students who liked us became high school students and the high school students who liked us became university students
That's how long it is.. We were 21 years old and now we are 24 years old.. and I guess you can say that the time that goes by is heartless
But because those times were so precious I have no regrets!!
Just.. Thank you I can only say that I'm so thankful..
And continue to help us.. hehe..
And.. we're going continue to lean on you..
So that BEAST can continue to fly..
Not only us 6 but all the 260 000 B2UTYs here too.. you know we have to make this together right??
BEAST=Yoon Doojoon+Jang Hyunseung+Yong Junhyung+Yang Yoseob+Lee Kikwang+Son Dongwoon+Hong Seungsung+Park Yongbok+Mija+Sookja+Malja(B2UTY names)+etcetcetc
We all make it together!!!Let's continue to work hard and hwaiting!!!!
Goodnight everyone. I hope good things come to everyone on this day good luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heheheh...
I'm in Osaka.. We finished our 3rd concert for our Japanese tour and after eating meat we've come back to the hotel...
Tired and hungry I'm about to fall asleep..
Ah... It's past midnight so it's our 3rd year anniversary..
Time goes by quickly doesn't it????
It seems like yesterday we debuted on Music Bank wearing our white outfits...it's already been 3 years..ㄷㄷㄷ
We're receiving so much love compared to back then so .. I feel quite happy but ..
I still feel like we have a long way to go so.. I feel I have a certain responsibility!!!
If it's 3 years...the middle school students who liked us became high school students and the high school students who liked us became university students
That's how long it is.. We were 21 years old and now we are 24 years old.. and I guess you can say that the time that goes by is heartless
But because those times were so precious I have no regrets!!
Just.. Thank you I can only say that I'm so thankful..
And continue to help us.. hehe..
And.. we're going continue to lean on you..
So that BEAST can continue to fly..
Not only us 6 but all the 260 000 B2UTYs here too.. you know we have to make this together right??
BEAST=Yoon Doojoon+Jang Hyunseung+Yong Junhyung+Yang Yoseob+Lee Kikwang+Son Dongwoon+Hong Seungsung+Park Yongbok+Mija+Sookja+Malja(B2UTY names)+etcetcetc
We all make it together!!!Let's continue to work hard and hwaiting!!!!
Goodnight everyone. I hope good things come to everyone on this day good luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CREDITS: playb2st (SOURCE); poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
Saturday, October 13, 2012
[CAFE] 121013 BEAST 3rd Anniversary Special Live Streaming Announcement
Hello.
This is Cube Entertainment.
On October 16th (Tues) 2012 starting at 10PM
To celebrate BEAST's 3rd year anniversary through Google+ hangout on air
We will hold a live streaming.
For those who would like to watch the live streaming
Please look at the directions below.
< BEAST 3rd Anniversary Special Live Streaming >
Date: October 16th(Tues) 2012
Location: BEAST's official Google+ page (http://www.google.com/+beast)
Time: 10PM ~
How to use
- After creating a gmail account go to http://www.google.com/+beast
(If you do not have a gmail account create one)
- Check if the latest post is the hangout video player.
(Hangout window name - BEAST 3rd Anniversary Special Live Streaming)
- Press play at the announced time.
Depending on your internet speed the quality could be poor so please take note of this.
(Mobile viewing is not allowed.)
Prior to the live streaming if you have anything you want to ask BEAST
You can post in the "Ask BEAST!" thread
And the members will pick the questions themselves and answer during the live streaming.
For those who have been chosen through lottery we will give out gifts related to BEAST,
So for all those fans who love BEAST we request much interest.
Thank you.
This is Cube Entertainment.
On October 16th (Tues) 2012 starting at 10PM
To celebrate BEAST's 3rd year anniversary through Google+ hangout on air
We will hold a live streaming.
For those who would like to watch the live streaming
Please look at the directions below.
< BEAST 3rd Anniversary Special Live Streaming >
Date: October 16th(Tues) 2012
Location: BEAST's official Google+ page (http://www.google.com/+beast)
Time: 10PM ~
How to use
- After creating a gmail account go to http://www.google.com/+beast
(If you do not have a gmail account create one)
- Check if the latest post is the hangout video player.
(Hangout window name - BEAST 3rd Anniversary Special Live Streaming)
- Press play at the announced time.
Depending on your internet speed the quality could be poor so please take note of this.
(Mobile viewing is not allowed.)
Prior to the live streaming if you have anything you want to ask BEAST
You can post in the "Ask BEAST!" thread
And the members will pick the questions themselves and answer during the live streaming.
For those who have been chosen through lottery we will give out gifts related to BEAST,
So for all those fans who love BEAST we request much interest.
Thank you.
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST (SOURCE), poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[CAFE] 121013 Yoseob's post "Today!" @helloimys
Today including BEAST..
The Japanese staff..the Korean staff everyone! It's the day we're going to Osaka.
ㅋㅋ So that you guys don't forget my face. I'm carefully posting a huge photo.
Ah. For BEAST the staff here brought us bellflower root and ginger tea and grain syrup..
Things good for the throat, things good for you body even though I said no! no! they said it's good! it's good! and told me to eat it half willingly I am taking care of my throat, body very well so don't worry too much!ㅋㅋㅋHave a great day today! Byebye!
The Japanese staff..the Korean staff everyone! It's the day we're going to Osaka.
ㅋㅋ So that you guys don't forget my face. I'm carefully posting a huge photo.
Ah. For BEAST the staff here brought us bellflower root and ginger tea and grain syrup..
Things good for the throat, things good for you body even though I said no! no! they said it's good! it's good! and told me to eat it half willingly I am taking care of my throat, body very well so don't worry too much!ㅋㅋㅋHave a great day today! Byebye!
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST (SOURCE), poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[CAFE] 121010 Yoseob's post "The fancafe.." @helloimys
Being good and using it like a social network..ㅋㅋ
We're going from Tokyo to Sapporo now!ㅋㅋThe world has become a better placeㅋㅋ Bbyong
We're going from Tokyo to Sapporo now!ㅋㅋThe world has become a better placeㅋㅋ Bbyong
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST (SOURCE), poco123@ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[CAFE] (♡) WinWin @B2stGK
Hello. It's Kikwang!!!
I'm in Japan right now everyone!!
To commemorate my last recording day of WinWin these photos..they are my works that expresses my sad emotions..ㅋㅋㅋ
I hope you enjoyed watching..hm..
Everyone....Thank you for watching WinWin and
I will come back soon with an even better image so please look forward to that!^^
Then everyone .....
Hope great things come for you!^-^
Bye!! Uhahaha~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm in Japan right now everyone!!
To commemorate my last recording day of WinWin these photos..they are my works that expresses my sad emotions..ㅋㅋㅋ
I hope you enjoyed watching..hm..
Everyone....Thank you for watching WinWin and
I will come back soon with an even better image so please look forward to that!^^
Then everyone .....
Hope great things come for you!^-^
Bye!! Uhahaha~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST (SOURCE), poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[NEWS] Hyunah's "Melting" Pushed Back to October 22, EP Jacket Revealed
Cube
Entertainment announced that Hyunah's album release date has been
postponed, "Hyunah's second mini album "Melting" which was scheduled for
release on October 17 has been pushed back to October 22."
A representative of Cube Entertainment expressed, "In order to show a complete final product, a crucial part of the music video for title track "Ice Cream" requires additional filming, inevitably leading to the release of the album being delayed."
"Ice Cream" is a hip hop number which is said to reveal a new side of Hyunah, stronger and more charismatic with a powerful rap performance as the highlight.
Hyunah's second mini album, "Melting" will, as its title suggests, melt the hearts of many before Hyunah's unique charms. The EP consists of five tracks.
Producer Brave Brothers joined in and personally got involved in the concept of the song.
Meanwhile, the music video for "Ice Cream" as well as the mini album will be released on October 22.
Source: Korean Ilboo, Yonhap News
Translating + Editing + Reporting: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com
A representative of Cube Entertainment expressed, "In order to show a complete final product, a crucial part of the music video for title track "Ice Cream" requires additional filming, inevitably leading to the release of the album being delayed."
"Ice Cream" is a hip hop number which is said to reveal a new side of Hyunah, stronger and more charismatic with a powerful rap performance as the highlight.
Hyunah's second mini album, "Melting" will, as its title suggests, melt the hearts of many before Hyunah's unique charms. The EP consists of five tracks.
Producer Brave Brothers joined in and personally got involved in the concept of the song.
Meanwhile, the music video for "Ice Cream" as well as the mini album will be released on October 22.
Source: Korean Ilboo, Yonhap News
Translating + Editing + Reporting: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
[CAFE] 121009 Yoseob's post "가나다라마바사아자차카타파하" @helloimys
Korean. How beautiful it is.
Perhaps because there is so much destroyed Korean these days..
Korean day feels more precious.
Of course it's not that I want to say something inflexible..ㅋㅋ
I ㅋㅋ also laugh like this and I use the word menboong*
And I also say B2ut as a short form for B2UTY.
However! I wish that we become beasts(B2ST) and beauties(B2UTYS) that love Korean a bit more!ㅎㅎ
당연히 저도 더더더더더더더 노력해야겠지요!
Of course I will have to work moremoremoremoremoremoremore harder as well!
Hm.. No more talk about Korean day!
Tomorrow BEAST will ride a plane for the Japanese tour.
I ride planes often but..it seems harder to board one this time..ㅋㅋ
To be honest I think I'm scared of all the performances will be doing for 3 weeksㅜ
Can't believe I feel scared first..ㅋㅋ
Also the big event of our 3 year anniversary..with that coming up my heart feels heavier.
I've said in a magazine interview once "I feel like a boyfriend who is going to work on his anniversary with his girlfriend."
Me and everyone else in BEAST feels regretful..
You'll probably be really upset and sad but.. forgive us just this once.
Hm..
We'll work hard!
We'll eat ramen and eat well.
Bellflower root, pear extract, fruit of Maximowiczia typica we're taking it all so
I'll take care of my throat well so it doesn't wear out!
Don't worry!!!!!!
We'll come back soon!!
Perhaps because there is so much destroyed Korean these days..
Korean day feels more precious.
Of course it's not that I want to say something inflexible..ㅋㅋ
I ㅋㅋ also laugh like this and I use the word menboong*
And I also say B2ut as a short form for B2UTY.
However! I wish that we become beasts(B2ST) and beauties(B2UTYS) that love Korean a bit more!ㅎㅎ
당연히 저도 더더더더더더더 노력해야겠지요!
Of course I will have to work moremoremoremoremoremoremore harder as well!
Hm.. No more talk about Korean day!
Tomorrow BEAST will ride a plane for the Japanese tour.
I ride planes often but..it seems harder to board one this time..ㅋㅋ
To be honest I think I'm scared of all the performances will be doing for 3 weeksㅜ
Can't believe I feel scared first..ㅋㅋ
Also the big event of our 3 year anniversary..with that coming up my heart feels heavier.
I've said in a magazine interview once "I feel like a boyfriend who is going to work on his anniversary with his girlfriend."
Me and everyone else in BEAST feels regretful..
You'll probably be really upset and sad but.. forgive us just this once.
Hm..
We'll work hard!
We'll eat ramen and eat well.
Bellflower root, pear extract, fruit of Maximowiczia typica we're taking it all so
I'll take care of my throat well so it doesn't wear out!
Don't worry!!!!!!
We'll come back soon!!
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST CAFE (SOURCE), poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANSLATIONS)
[NEWS] "Hyunah, stronger this time"... Music industry in anxious state
On the 17th, Hyunah will make her solo comeback and is expected to command attention with a stronger concept.
The singer who showed a cute and sweet image last year with 'Bubble Pop' will reveal a sexier charm this time. Although the details have yet to be fully revealed, the concept and tone are said to be more powerful.
An official representative of Cube Entertainment stated, "We are working hard to show you a more mature side compared to past promotions. You will be able to see that the general feeling will be a little bit stronger."
The music industry has been in a nervous state as it awaited Hyunah's specific comeback schedule. As Hyunah's provocative comebacks frequently become hot issues, this comeback is expected to become a hot topic of discussion once again. Also, the hot overseas reaction towards her appearance in Psy's 'Gangnam Style', which is reaching 500 million views, can easily be seen.
After the Hyunah's new title track was revealed to be called 'Ice Cream', there have already been heated debates over whether Hyunah's new concept would be as suggestive as her past solos. Her ability to raise controversy is no joke.
The title track of Hyunah's second mini album, 'Melting', is Hyunah's first collaboration with renowned composer Brave Brothers. Cube Entertainment's representatives explained, "The point of 'Ice Cream' is to show a sweet and sexy image by comparing hearts with ice cream, and depict the magical moment when ice cream, or our heart, melts."
Source: Osen
Translating + Editing + Reporting: applemango @ 4-minute.com
The singer who showed a cute and sweet image last year with 'Bubble Pop' will reveal a sexier charm this time. Although the details have yet to be fully revealed, the concept and tone are said to be more powerful.
An official representative of Cube Entertainment stated, "We are working hard to show you a more mature side compared to past promotions. You will be able to see that the general feeling will be a little bit stronger."
The music industry has been in a nervous state as it awaited Hyunah's specific comeback schedule. As Hyunah's provocative comebacks frequently become hot issues, this comeback is expected to become a hot topic of discussion once again. Also, the hot overseas reaction towards her appearance in Psy's 'Gangnam Style', which is reaching 500 million views, can easily be seen.
After the Hyunah's new title track was revealed to be called 'Ice Cream', there have already been heated debates over whether Hyunah's new concept would be as suggestive as her past solos. Her ability to raise controversy is no joke.
The title track of Hyunah's second mini album, 'Melting', is Hyunah's first collaboration with renowned composer Brave Brothers. Cube Entertainment's representatives explained, "The point of 'Ice Cream' is to show a sweet and sexy image by comparing hearts with ice cream, and depict the magical moment when ice cream, or our heart, melts."
Source: Osen
Translating + Editing + Reporting: applemango @ 4-minute.com
[NEWS] Exciting CUBE TV DVD to be released!
The release date for [EXCITING CUBE TV] DVD has been decided to be on November 11, 2012.
[EXCITING CUBE TV] is a special program that shows the true nature of Beast, 4minute and other famous artists from CUBE Entertainment. At last, even an unpublished Bonus shall be included in the DVD!
It is recommended, fans can reserve their copy of the DVD via 4minute Official Fanclub [4Nia Japan].
Application Period: October 5 (16:00) - October 17 (12:00)
Payment Period: Registered application - October 17 (15:00)
For those who reserve via 4Nia Japan get a limited edition photograph as a present!
For more details, members may refer to the "SHOP" page in 4minute's Official Japanese Website.
-CONTACT DETAILS OF 4NIA JAPAN-
4minute JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB「4NIA JAPAN」
TEL: 03-5549-7259
E-mail: member@4minute-japan.com
-FOR INQUIRIES ABOUT THE DVD-
Released by: SPO
E-mail: info@spoinc.jp
Source: 4minute's Official Japanese Website
Translating + Editing + Reporting: kami-no-kami @ 4-minute.com
[EXCITING CUBE TV] is a special program that shows the true nature of Beast, 4minute and other famous artists from CUBE Entertainment. At last, even an unpublished Bonus shall be included in the DVD!
It is recommended, fans can reserve their copy of the DVD via 4minute Official Fanclub [4Nia Japan].
Application Period: October 5 (16:00) - October 17 (12:00)
Payment Period: Registered application - October 17 (15:00)
For those who reserve via 4Nia Japan get a limited edition photograph as a present!
For more details, members may refer to the "SHOP" page in 4minute's Official Japanese Website.
-CONTACT DETAILS OF 4NIA JAPAN-
4minute JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB「4NIA JAPAN」
TEL: 03-5549-7259
E-mail: member@4minute-japan.com
-FOR INQUIRIES ABOUT THE DVD-
Released by: SPO
E-mail: info@spoinc.jp
Source: 4minute's Official Japanese Website
Translating + Editing + Reporting: kami-no-kami @ 4-minute.com
[NEWS] Sexy Hyunah releases teaser for solo comeback
Sexy icon Hyunah, who is known worldwide for her participation in the MV
for Gangnam Style, will be making her comeback on the 17th of
this month with the release of her second mini album. Cube
Entertainment also released a teaser image for her title track 'Ice
Cream' through their official Twitter, which is quickly arousing
anticipation for Hyunah's imminent comeback.
Hyunah's title track, 'Ice Cream', will be composed by hit-maker Brave Brothers. This is unusual for Hyunah, who usually works with Shinsadong Tiger, 4minute's usual producer. This song is expected to garner interest as it is Hyunah's first collaboration with Brave Brothers.
Hyunah's second mini-album, "Melting", will be released on October 17th, and she will follow with her first comeback stage shortly afterwards on Inkigayo on the 20th.
Source: NATE
Translating + Editing + Reporting: applemango @ 4-minute.com
Hyunah's title track, 'Ice Cream', will be composed by hit-maker Brave Brothers. This is unusual for Hyunah, who usually works with Shinsadong Tiger, 4minute's usual producer. This song is expected to garner interest as it is Hyunah's first collaboration with Brave Brothers.
Hyunah's second mini-album, "Melting", will be released on October 17th, and she will follow with her first comeback stage shortly afterwards on Inkigayo on the 20th.
Source: NATE
Translating + Editing + Reporting: applemango @ 4-minute.com
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
[NEWS] JYJ Junsu "House is like a motel... Kikwang comes in without my approval" @B2stGK
JYJ's Junsu, who is recieving a large spotlight from many different countries, revealed his everyday life.
Kim Junsu told 'At Style' (@star1) , a celebrity lifestyle magazine that was published on the 20th, that he "likes hanging around with friends".
"The house is almost like a motel. When I'm at home, my friends come into the house by pressing the password without my consent" he said, and gave Kikwang (B2ST) and Yeom Bosung (Professional gamer), and Seo Kyungjong.
They are all known to be soccer fanatics. Kim Junsu said, "Other than these people, I also go to the Han River and play basketball until it's midnight with my friends." and "Me and my friends have no gaps with each other. Everyone rests once in a while, and when they do, it's usually at my house."
Kim Junsu told 'At Style' (@star1) , a celebrity lifestyle magazine that was published on the 20th, that he "likes hanging around with friends".
"The house is almost like a motel. When I'm at home, my friends come into the house by pressing the password without my consent" he said, and gave Kikwang (B2ST) and Yeom Bosung (Professional gamer), and Seo Kyungjong.
They are all known to be soccer fanatics. Kim Junsu said, "Other than these people, I also go to the Han River and play basketball until it's midnight with my friends." and "Me and my friends have no gaps with each other. Everyone rests once in a while, and when they do, it's usually at my house."
CREDITS: STARIN (SOURCE), crazybunny123@B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[INTERVIEW] Esquire Magazine
#1. Money
Doojoon Very important in a capitalist society. I feel bitter knowing that it will disappear once you meet your spouse, but I think that I should world hard to make it.
Yoseob My mother always says, "when you chase money, it's bound to run away from you. Money should be the last thing on your mind when you are working." I try to enjoy anything I do.
Hyunseung I try to spend least of it as much as possible, but I tend to be a giving person so I'm not stingy about it. But then again, I didn't even ride the taxi before debut… I think I need to stop buying clothes too
Junhyung Both good and bad.
Kikwang Beautiful when you just have enough of it.
Dongwoon It's difficult without it, but also difficult if you have it.
#2. Love
Doojoon Work comes first. Later when I have more free time and my mind feels settled. When I cam more mature.
Yoseob Good to have, but if you don't have it, you can live without it. I still don't know what is what and I forgot what it felt like because I loved a long time ago. I think I'm fine without it.
Hyunseung Necessary in the world even if I don't particularly have it.
Junhyung No comment.
Kikwang Without it I can't see anything. However, I'm really busy with promotions so it's really hard to meet someone who you really love. At the same time, I think it will be nice to have someone who you really love to think about while you are busy chasing work.
Dongwoon Option.
#3. Ambition
Doojoon As long as I am invested in this job, I don't want it to end sadly.
Yoseob Ambition is for me to fulfill tomorrow. There is a possibility that I won't be able to fulfill my ambitions in a few years later right?!
Hyunseung Something I have in my heart.
Junhyung I still haven't shown half of my talents. I believe that success will come after I reveal everything I have.
Kikwang I still have a lot of greed and ambitions. I believe that it's better to have bigger and more ambitions.
Dongwoon I want to be recognized as the best after I do my best.
#4. Friendship
Doojoon My members fill the void of my friendships
Yoseob A little stronger than love.
Hyunseung As important as love between a male and female.
Junhyung I realize that it is really important these days
Kikwang I agree with the saying that you have lived a successful life, if you have a friend who will genuinely cry for you at your grave. I'm happy that I have the members of our group and special friends outside of that.
Dongwoon Your companion for life. I have exactly 3 friends. Ah! 4 friends. No, it's 3.5 friends. I don't know about one person. Because our group members are all hyungs (older), they give me strength when I need a friend to talk to.
#5. Style
Doojoon One of the necessities of life. Something that ends up becoming basic. I personally like to dress casually so I'm glad that other members dress well. I think that you should dress to match the occasion.
Yoseob I don't think I can talk about style! I try dress so that I don't stand out wherever I go.
Hyunseung Looking as if you didn't dress up. It doesn't look good if you are over dressed.
Junhyung Something I have my personal opinions on. People can tell me that they don't like it, but if I like it, I just wear it. Of course this job requires me to look presentable to the public, but I don't have plans of matching everyone else. I like it if I like it. I don't think I will change that.
Kikwang I think that stars should look good. But then again, comfortable clothes are the best when you are tired.
Dongwoon Something that helps you express your own feelings.
#6. Leisure
Doojoon I am in the star soccer team F.C MANU which is centered around idol artists.
Yoseob I rode my bike from Jamwon Jigu to Banpo Bridge yesterday. It felt nice.
Hyunseung Games. No comment on what game it is.
Junhyung I don't have hobbies. If I have some free time I'm always at the recording studio, but that doesn't mean I continuously work on music. There is game consoles and sofas so I play and rest there. With time left over I work hard on songs that might not even come out to the public.
Kikwang Working out. I like sports I can sweat a lot in, like soccer.
Dongwoon Figures and lego.
#7. Challenge
Doojoon Owning a restaurant.
Yoseob I stick to reality. I enjoy possible challenges.
Hyunseung In 2013, I wish that each BEAST member is able to challenge something in front of their eyes. That is one way that BEAST can fly higher.
Junhyung To keep doing what I am doing.
Kikwang I took a step in composing
Dongwoon Radio DJ. I also want to make a band with my own name and show off an acoustic feel performance at a small concert stage.
#8. Image
Doojoon It's important because it's our job, but I'm not sure.
Yoseob I don't care too much about it. I don't even put on that much cologne.
Hyunseung Beside the fact you are good looking or not, I think your impression and charms are more important.
Junhyung I don't care about how I look. There are times when you do look good in videos and pictures, but if you look at all of that, you will just end up getting stressed.
Kikwang Important for a guy. Your first impression is important when you meet someone, but I believe that you should focus on your image inside as much as your image outside. Someone with a good image will have an advantage to success.
Dongwoon I think your image should come second. Your inner beauty in more important. I much prefer someone who I can connect to even though she might not be very beautiful.
#9. Family
Doojoon I feel sorry. I'm always lacking. I exist because I have my family.
Yoseob 0th place. They are more precious than me and they always come first.
Hyunseung I can't help but to cry when I think about them.
Junhyung I am always sorry because I am not expressive. I tend to talk around something to them when I am facing hard times.
Kikwang I always miss them and they are always warm.
Dongwoon I am the most thankful for them, but I feel sorry. I always regret when I look back on the fights at home.
#10. Humor
Doojoon Important. From all your emotions, laughing is the best.
Yoseob You must NEVER emphasize it. Leader Doojoon tends to emphasize it on us. That is like digging his own grave.
Hyunseung Doojoon thinks that he is the funniest in the world
Junhyung To be honest, once I open my mouth, I am the funniest. Just that things I say can't be broadcasted.
Kikwang Hard. I'm the type of them who will laugh at the story someone tell me rather than make someone laugh.
Dongwoon It's all of me. To be honest, I think that I can make an awkward moment more comfortable.
#11. Betting
Doojoon I like things that stimulate my competitive side.
Yoseob Doesn't match me. I always lose when I do bet. Even in rock, paper, and scissors.
Hyunseung Ambushing
Junhyung I really like it. People around me say that I have a gambling side in me. I am willing to go until I win. Even though I always lose.
Kikwang I like it. I get competitive when it comes to sports or games.
Dongwoon I play games instead of betting. That Anipang game.
#12. Alcohol
Doojoon I can't drink it well.
Yoseob Not close. I can't drink. Really.
Hyunseung I never went to it first.
Junhyung I like it. I enjoy sake. I drink soju at a roadside restaurant with a friend. I like wine too. I like the fact that you can talk about things you don't talk about usually. I don't like chaotic places and I enjoy it when it's somewhere I can talk quietly with someone else.
Kikwang Not to the point of being wasted, but I like the buzzed feeling.
Dongwoon I like drinking after a concert with everyone. Otherwise, I don't drink often.
#13. Cars
Doojoon Not interested.
Yoseob I used to like the convertible style until last year, but now I like the SUV style.
Hyunseung Right now I want to ride a typical car, but later I want to ride a fancy sports car once.
Junhyung I'm interested in it. If someone tells me that the car that I'm driving is typical, then I want to change it. I'm the style to get easily tired of it. I'm looking into a different car right now. I don't know if I would change it though.
Kikwang I don't know the cars by model names, but if it looks nice I'm interested. My dream car is an Audi A7.
Dongwoon I am really interested in it. Before I get any older, I want to drive a convertible without a top.
#14. Watch
Doojoon Not interested.
Yoseob Comfortable to wear.
Hyunseung I don't have any watches. I'm more interested in bracelets.
Junhyung I started gaining interest. I'm not wearing one right now, but I'm looking into it.
Kikwang I don't have any interest in watches right now, but someone told me that a guy is defined by a suit and a watch. There is a watch I want though. It's a collaboration watch from Rolex and Chrome Hearts.
Dongwoon I heard that men wear expensive belts and watches. I don't really know at this point. I still like toys right now.
#15. Muscle
Doojoon Men need muscles, but it's really hard to work like Kikwang.
Yoseob You only need the muscles you use in life.
Hyunseung I just wish that I had the small defined muscles that women like.
Junhyung I don't need muscles. Not my style. I like lean figures. I just don't like working out, but that doesn't mean I can't
Kikwang I prefer slim and hard muscles than having buff muscles. I workout 3~4 days in a week and when I am decided to make muscles, I stay away from flour and too much liquid.
Dongwoon Muscles are there to please the man. There is a saying, "Grow a brain rather than muscles." I think my brain to muscle ratio is 7:3.
#16. Music
Doojoon I enjoyed music since I was in high school.
Yoseob I enjoy many genres. I like hard rock and heavy metal that I enjoyed in high school.
Hyunseung Something I need to listen more of in the future.
Junhyung Music that I like is hip hop. Beenzino, The Quiett, Supreme Team, Verbal Jint are some of the Korean groups I like. I'm amazed by their expressions.
Kikwang I like KPOP, but I enjoyed R&B since I was little. And I like hip hop. I enjoy crazy and chaotic dance songs too.
Dongwoon Something that I can learn more about and never reach the end. I think it's my homework for the rest of my life.
#17. Man
Doojoon In a family, it's the greater figure over a woman. And you need to be able to take care of the woman even when you are in a position of loss. I'm happy to be born as a man.
Yoseob You need a bulldozer like faith. A true man would keep going until the end whether or not you will have success.
Hyunseung Someone who can confidently grip the handles driving down the road of life.
Junhyung You need to live without regrets. Even if you do something bad, I believe that it's justified if you aren't going to regret it. Of course by bad things I don't mean crimes.
Kikwang He needs to be able to back up everything he says. Promises are a given.
Dongwoon You need to live confidently. If you have confidence and conviction you have no reason to be pathetic!
Doojoon Very important in a capitalist society. I feel bitter knowing that it will disappear once you meet your spouse, but I think that I should world hard to make it.
Yoseob My mother always says, "when you chase money, it's bound to run away from you. Money should be the last thing on your mind when you are working." I try to enjoy anything I do.
Hyunseung I try to spend least of it as much as possible, but I tend to be a giving person so I'm not stingy about it. But then again, I didn't even ride the taxi before debut… I think I need to stop buying clothes too
Junhyung Both good and bad.
Kikwang Beautiful when you just have enough of it.
Dongwoon It's difficult without it, but also difficult if you have it.
#2. Love
Doojoon Work comes first. Later when I have more free time and my mind feels settled. When I cam more mature.
Yoseob Good to have, but if you don't have it, you can live without it. I still don't know what is what and I forgot what it felt like because I loved a long time ago. I think I'm fine without it.
Hyunseung Necessary in the world even if I don't particularly have it.
Junhyung No comment.
Kikwang Without it I can't see anything. However, I'm really busy with promotions so it's really hard to meet someone who you really love. At the same time, I think it will be nice to have someone who you really love to think about while you are busy chasing work.
Dongwoon Option.
#3. Ambition
Doojoon As long as I am invested in this job, I don't want it to end sadly.
Yoseob Ambition is for me to fulfill tomorrow. There is a possibility that I won't be able to fulfill my ambitions in a few years later right?!
Hyunseung Something I have in my heart.
Junhyung I still haven't shown half of my talents. I believe that success will come after I reveal everything I have.
Kikwang I still have a lot of greed and ambitions. I believe that it's better to have bigger and more ambitions.
Dongwoon I want to be recognized as the best after I do my best.
#4. Friendship
Doojoon My members fill the void of my friendships
Yoseob A little stronger than love.
Hyunseung As important as love between a male and female.
Junhyung I realize that it is really important these days
Kikwang I agree with the saying that you have lived a successful life, if you have a friend who will genuinely cry for you at your grave. I'm happy that I have the members of our group and special friends outside of that.
Dongwoon Your companion for life. I have exactly 3 friends. Ah! 4 friends. No, it's 3.5 friends. I don't know about one person. Because our group members are all hyungs (older), they give me strength when I need a friend to talk to.
#5. Style
Doojoon One of the necessities of life. Something that ends up becoming basic. I personally like to dress casually so I'm glad that other members dress well. I think that you should dress to match the occasion.
Yoseob I don't think I can talk about style! I try dress so that I don't stand out wherever I go.
Hyunseung Looking as if you didn't dress up. It doesn't look good if you are over dressed.
Junhyung Something I have my personal opinions on. People can tell me that they don't like it, but if I like it, I just wear it. Of course this job requires me to look presentable to the public, but I don't have plans of matching everyone else. I like it if I like it. I don't think I will change that.
Kikwang I think that stars should look good. But then again, comfortable clothes are the best when you are tired.
Dongwoon Something that helps you express your own feelings.
#6. Leisure
Doojoon I am in the star soccer team F.C MANU which is centered around idol artists.
Yoseob I rode my bike from Jamwon Jigu to Banpo Bridge yesterday. It felt nice.
Hyunseung Games. No comment on what game it is.
Junhyung I don't have hobbies. If I have some free time I'm always at the recording studio, but that doesn't mean I continuously work on music. There is game consoles and sofas so I play and rest there. With time left over I work hard on songs that might not even come out to the public.
Kikwang Working out. I like sports I can sweat a lot in, like soccer.
Dongwoon Figures and lego.
#7. Challenge
Doojoon Owning a restaurant.
Yoseob I stick to reality. I enjoy possible challenges.
Hyunseung In 2013, I wish that each BEAST member is able to challenge something in front of their eyes. That is one way that BEAST can fly higher.
Junhyung To keep doing what I am doing.
Kikwang I took a step in composing
Dongwoon Radio DJ. I also want to make a band with my own name and show off an acoustic feel performance at a small concert stage.
#8. Image
Doojoon It's important because it's our job, but I'm not sure.
Yoseob I don't care too much about it. I don't even put on that much cologne.
Hyunseung Beside the fact you are good looking or not, I think your impression and charms are more important.
Junhyung I don't care about how I look. There are times when you do look good in videos and pictures, but if you look at all of that, you will just end up getting stressed.
Kikwang Important for a guy. Your first impression is important when you meet someone, but I believe that you should focus on your image inside as much as your image outside. Someone with a good image will have an advantage to success.
Dongwoon I think your image should come second. Your inner beauty in more important. I much prefer someone who I can connect to even though she might not be very beautiful.
#9. Family
Doojoon I feel sorry. I'm always lacking. I exist because I have my family.
Yoseob 0th place. They are more precious than me and they always come first.
Hyunseung I can't help but to cry when I think about them.
Junhyung I am always sorry because I am not expressive. I tend to talk around something to them when I am facing hard times.
Kikwang I always miss them and they are always warm.
Dongwoon I am the most thankful for them, but I feel sorry. I always regret when I look back on the fights at home.
#10. Humor
Doojoon Important. From all your emotions, laughing is the best.
Yoseob You must NEVER emphasize it. Leader Doojoon tends to emphasize it on us. That is like digging his own grave.
Hyunseung Doojoon thinks that he is the funniest in the world
Junhyung To be honest, once I open my mouth, I am the funniest. Just that things I say can't be broadcasted.
Kikwang Hard. I'm the type of them who will laugh at the story someone tell me rather than make someone laugh.
Dongwoon It's all of me. To be honest, I think that I can make an awkward moment more comfortable.
#11. Betting
Doojoon I like things that stimulate my competitive side.
Yoseob Doesn't match me. I always lose when I do bet. Even in rock, paper, and scissors.
Hyunseung Ambushing
Junhyung I really like it. People around me say that I have a gambling side in me. I am willing to go until I win. Even though I always lose.
Kikwang I like it. I get competitive when it comes to sports or games.
Dongwoon I play games instead of betting. That Anipang game.
#12. Alcohol
Doojoon I can't drink it well.
Yoseob Not close. I can't drink. Really.
Hyunseung I never went to it first.
Junhyung I like it. I enjoy sake. I drink soju at a roadside restaurant with a friend. I like wine too. I like the fact that you can talk about things you don't talk about usually. I don't like chaotic places and I enjoy it when it's somewhere I can talk quietly with someone else.
Kikwang Not to the point of being wasted, but I like the buzzed feeling.
Dongwoon I like drinking after a concert with everyone. Otherwise, I don't drink often.
#13. Cars
Doojoon Not interested.
Yoseob I used to like the convertible style until last year, but now I like the SUV style.
Hyunseung Right now I want to ride a typical car, but later I want to ride a fancy sports car once.
Junhyung I'm interested in it. If someone tells me that the car that I'm driving is typical, then I want to change it. I'm the style to get easily tired of it. I'm looking into a different car right now. I don't know if I would change it though.
Kikwang I don't know the cars by model names, but if it looks nice I'm interested. My dream car is an Audi A7.
Dongwoon I am really interested in it. Before I get any older, I want to drive a convertible without a top.
#14. Watch
Doojoon Not interested.
Yoseob Comfortable to wear.
Hyunseung I don't have any watches. I'm more interested in bracelets.
Junhyung I started gaining interest. I'm not wearing one right now, but I'm looking into it.
Kikwang I don't have any interest in watches right now, but someone told me that a guy is defined by a suit and a watch. There is a watch I want though. It's a collaboration watch from Rolex and Chrome Hearts.
Dongwoon I heard that men wear expensive belts and watches. I don't really know at this point. I still like toys right now.
#15. Muscle
Doojoon Men need muscles, but it's really hard to work like Kikwang.
Yoseob You only need the muscles you use in life.
Hyunseung I just wish that I had the small defined muscles that women like.
Junhyung I don't need muscles. Not my style. I like lean figures. I just don't like working out, but that doesn't mean I can't
Kikwang I prefer slim and hard muscles than having buff muscles. I workout 3~4 days in a week and when I am decided to make muscles, I stay away from flour and too much liquid.
Dongwoon Muscles are there to please the man. There is a saying, "Grow a brain rather than muscles." I think my brain to muscle ratio is 7:3.
#16. Music
Doojoon I enjoyed music since I was in high school.
Yoseob I enjoy many genres. I like hard rock and heavy metal that I enjoyed in high school.
Hyunseung Something I need to listen more of in the future.
Junhyung Music that I like is hip hop. Beenzino, The Quiett, Supreme Team, Verbal Jint are some of the Korean groups I like. I'm amazed by their expressions.
Kikwang I like KPOP, but I enjoyed R&B since I was little. And I like hip hop. I enjoy crazy and chaotic dance songs too.
Dongwoon Something that I can learn more about and never reach the end. I think it's my homework for the rest of my life.
#17. Man
Doojoon In a family, it's the greater figure over a woman. And you need to be able to take care of the woman even when you are in a position of loss. I'm happy to be born as a man.
Yoseob You need a bulldozer like faith. A true man would keep going until the end whether or not you will have success.
Hyunseung Someone who can confidently grip the handles driving down the road of life.
Junhyung You need to live without regrets. Even if you do something bad, I believe that it's justified if you aren't going to regret it. Of course by bad things I don't mean crimes.
Kikwang He needs to be able to back up everything he says. Promises are a given.
Dongwoon You need to live confidently. If you have confidence and conviction you have no reason to be pathetic!
CREDITS : 양요섭방님 @ BDONG (SOURCE), YONGISM@B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
[CAFE] 121002 Yoseob's Post "Did you have a good Chuseok??" @helloimys
Hi everyone.
Did you.. have a good Chuseok!!
I spent my Chuseok with Junhyungie in a studio in the basement.
Hm..... There isn't much time left before the songs that Junhyung wrote will get to shine.
What am I saying..?ㅋㅋ
Anyways..
Ah..There is something I wanted to say
What was it
What was it again
What is it
.....
Hm
.........
Ah.. Tomorrow we're going to Thailand
It's been so long it feels awkward leaving the country.
But then again what about Japan?ㅋㅋ
Anyways
We will give our best performance in Thailand so
Support us a lot.
After reading what I wrote it doesn't look like I wrote it.
Awkward...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Anyways good night
I spent my Chuseok with Junhyungie in a studio in the basement.
Hm..... There isn't much time left before the songs that Junhyung wrote will get to shine.
What am I saying..?ㅋㅋ
Anyways..
Ah..There is something I wanted to say
What was it
What was it again
What is it
.....
Hm
.........
Ah.. Tomorrow we're going to Thailand
It's been so long it feels awkward leaving the country.
But then again what about Japan?ㅋㅋ
Anyways
We will give our best performance in Thailand so
Support us a lot.
After reading what I wrote it doesn't look like I wrote it.
Awkward...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Anyways good night
CREDITS : PLAYB2ST CAFE (SOURCE), poco123 @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANSLATIONS)
[NEWS] Jihyun to cameo in 'Ms Panda and Mr. Hedgehog'
Nam Jihyun of girl group 4minute has made a surprising transformation into a beautiful businesswoman.
Jihyun will be making an appearance on the Channel A drama, "Ms Panda and Mr Hedgehog" as a new head of management strategy, appearing alongside Donghae Lee and Seungah Yoon.
In the still photos released for promotion of the upcoming episode (10/7), Jihyun is seen wearing a conservative white blouse and a tight mini-skirt, giving a beautiful career woman vibe with this transformation.
In particular, the singer/dancer's trademark smile will steal the hearts of viewers, despite her part being relatively short on the show.
A spokesperson added, “Jihyun is connected to the writer of the drama as starred in her SBS drama, ‘It’s Okay, Daddy’s Daughter‘. She readily agreed to appear in the drama because of this. Please look forward to Jihyun’s appearance in the final episode.”
Source: NATE
Translating + Editing + Reporting: kkwonsso. @ 4-minute.com
Jihyun will be making an appearance on the Channel A drama, "Ms Panda and Mr Hedgehog" as a new head of management strategy, appearing alongside Donghae Lee and Seungah Yoon.
In the still photos released for promotion of the upcoming episode (10/7), Jihyun is seen wearing a conservative white blouse and a tight mini-skirt, giving a beautiful career woman vibe with this transformation.
In particular, the singer/dancer's trademark smile will steal the hearts of viewers, despite her part being relatively short on the show.
A spokesperson added, “Jihyun is connected to the writer of the drama as starred in her SBS drama, ‘It’s Okay, Daddy’s Daughter‘. She readily agreed to appear in the drama because of this. Please look forward to Jihyun’s appearance in the final episode.”
Source: NATE
Translating + Editing + Reporting: kkwonsso. @ 4-minute.com
Monday, September 24, 2012
[INTERVIEW] CeCi Magazine - Interview with BEAST
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CeCi 2012
October is BEAST's 3rd year anniversary and Ceci's 18 year anniversary.
First, say a word of thanks to the fans who loved you for the past 3
years!
Doojoon It felt like a long time passed, and it feels like time passed by in a blink of an eye. I want to say please continue to support us to the fans who will stay together with us for even longer.
Kikwang I'm amazed that the group BEAST has been around for 3 years. The time we spent together brought me happiness and I'm always thankful to the fans. There are a lot of good singers but, on the road of choices they didn't leave and stayed with us. (laughs)
Yoseob Unfortunately on the day of our 3rd year anniversary we're going to be overseas. I feel like a boyfriend who has to work on an anniversary. I'm very sorry. Our hearts are heavy as well so, please don't be too upset.
Junhyung As Korean singers, we are working hard to spread our songs and contents overseas so, I hope you think of us proudly. We'll work harder.
CeCi You just finished promoting for "It's a Beautiful Night" from your new album. I feel like you had high expectations for self change in this album?
Yoseob Everything we felt like doing while we were performing for our world tour we tried on stage.
Dongwoon It was a style of song that we wanted. After choosing it as our title song, regardless of whatever reaction we gained, we thought it was fine if people enjoyed watching us.
Junhyung To be honest our true selves were let out. The BEAST members are really lively and like to joke around a lot. During concerts we really play around like crazy. Something that surprised me during promotions was that, unlike our performances before, we'd go on stage with no organized form or choreography. The cameramen would probably choose this as the worst performance. You never know where we're going to pop out. During rehearsals we were on this side, but during the actual performance when the camera pointed in that direction, no one was there. We had a lot of fun though.
CeCi How satisfied are you.
Yoseob Except for the design, I'm satisfied with everything. We decorated the cover with a mask but because we used glue the mask moves around...(laughs) That's kind of regretful but, I am satisfied with the tracks on this album the most by far.
Junhyung I can't be 100% satisfied but I'm satisfied with over 80% of it. From now on, more of our suggestions will be considered, and our colour will be more defined.
CeCi Comeback in 1 year and 2 months, how much of the kpop world changed?
Doojoon I was surprised! While we were promoting we only saw 3~4 sunbaes, the rest were all hoobaes.
Yoseob While we were in the waiting rooms, hoobaes would come to greet us non-stop
Dongwoon I'm the team's maknae but, in groups that just debuted, people my age were the leader, and it got me thinking about how time flows.
CeCi What is your favourite song in the album?
Hyunseung The title track "It's a Beautiful Night". I like it because it's a style we've never tried before. It appeals to the public too.
Kikwang 'When I Miss You'. I enjoy listening to it now more than when the album just came out. I listen to it a lot nowadays, the lyrics really come to heart.
Doojoon The title track and 'Dream Girl' written by Junhyung. The title track was chosen by all of us and, I personally like songs like 'Dream Girl'.
Dongwoon Because we all started music listening to R&B, we all like songs like 'Dream Girl'.
Junhyung I too am attached to 'Dream Girl' and 'The Day You Rest'. It's my first time trying the genre for 'Dream Girl' but, looking at the reactions I think I've succeeded.
CeCi With lyricists and song writers, some are the type that can finish a song in 5 minutes, and some are the type that take the whole day for one part, what type are you Junhyung?
Junhyung I'm half and half. If there are songs that seem to work out smoothly, there are some songs where I get stuck at one part for the whole. With 'Dream Girl', I had to travel overseas after I made the instrumental so I completed the song by sending voice recordings back and forth with a friend in Korea. If I just make the instrumental, I feel uncomfortable, as if I left unfinished homework. I can only think that I want to finish the song as soon as possible.
CeCi Out of all the BEAST songs that came out until now, which one still remains in your heart?
Junhyung Our debut song 'Bad Girl'. Even when I listen to it now, I remember the anxiety and nervousness clearly. The members all had a difficult process preparing for debut, and with this song a new beginning started.
Yoseob 'Shock'. We met the dance team Prepix and BEAST's colour became more defined. During promotions, because of technical difficulties the MR was removed forcefully and, ironically our talents were recognized because of that and it became a turning point in our career.
Kikwang 'VIU'! It's the ending song at our concerts. It's good to show a cool performance, but I also think it's important to have fun with the audience as well and, this song is just that. Because it's a song where we get to make eye contact with our fans and greet them, it's always fun and exciting listening to it.
CeCi As the leader, I think Doojoon can define BEAST's personality the best.
Doojoon Fans think that the members baby Yoseob but, he's actually very manly. Because he's the type to take lead of the mood so if Yoseob is happy then all the members are happy. (CeCi And if he's unhappy?) Then we don't pay attention to him. (laughs) Maknae is really kind and funny. It could be very uncomfortable being the only maknae but, I'm very glad that Dongwoon is BEAST's maknae. Junhyung is very mature so I personally rely on him. Hyunseung's thoughts are very peculiar so he's very funny! He's very serious in all affairs so I learn a lot from him. Kikwang is good at everything. I learn a lot from him as well.
CeCi Now if Yoseob were to explain Doojoon's character on the team?
Yoseob First of all, he is good at maintaining balance if it starts falling apart. To be honest he doesn't take initiative. (laughs)
Doojoon If I have to say something difficult then I say 'Yoseob, start the topic first' and when the conversation starts, I'm the type to start talking then. My personality is surprisingly careful. But can I say Yoseob's personality again? Hot-tempered and gets angry easily...
CeCi What is the 'unexpected Yoseob' that Yoseob thinks of?
Yoseob I have an image full of aegyo, but I'm not really like that. Dongwoon is the one who has a lot of aegyo, but appearance wise I guess it looks like I have a lot of aegyo. (CeCi If you feel reluctant about having the cute image you can pass it on to Dongwoon?) I did but, recently on a show, I won the 'aegyo battle'. 3 years of experience is a lot. I'm kind of worried that I'm going to be stuck with this image. To be honest, I'm close to the definition of a B type guy*. I'm true to my feelings.
Kikwang Since I was young I always thought that B type guys looked cool. I've known Yoseob for a long time, but Yoseob would do things that would make girls hearts' flutter as if it were nothing since a long time ago. He wouldn't do them on purpose but on 'instinct'. That's why Yoseob is popular. He's a true B type guy.
CeCi Another B type guy, what is Hyunseung's personality like?
Hyunseung I'm very placid. The only things I'm interested in are work, my hobbies, things that revolve around 'me'. My hobby is going on the computer! I never watch TV. Even if I do, I watch it on the computer. I'm the quietest out of the 6.
Kikwang Even though he's quiet, when he's funny, he's really funny. To be honest he's very 4-dimensional. If you asked a question, while 5 of us would have the same answer, Hyunseung would probably have a different answer. He's developed into the funny type, so the members always tell him to go into variety shows later on. (laughs)
CeCi I was surprised to hear that Kikwang has a quiet personality.
Kikwang When I'm with the members, I'm usually the one to just listen and laugh. I'm amazed that I'm on a variety show when I'm not a very witty talker. People think that I'm loud and funny because I'm on variety. However, I'm surprisingly quiet and manly. Sometimes on the show I'd say some biting remarks for entertainment but, if people say that I'm arrogant because of it, I can't do anything about that. On variety shows, music shows, on the set of a drama, I work hard to try to focus on an appropriate image wherever I am.
CeCi What is the charming point of Dongwoon that puts him at an advantage overseas?
Dongwoon A familiar image? And my wits? Ah, I have talents too. (CeCiOn 'Invincible Girls 2' your humor code was on a roll.) Um, I think they broadcasted a lot of the parts where I was witty.
Junhyung He accustoms himself really fast. Even when we meet a foreigner overseas, he has a really long conversation using a few words he knows. Every time I see that I think, "Wow, he can get along really well."
CeCi The reason why Doojoon can be the 'first place boyfriend idol'?
Doojoon I don't know when I started to get that nickname. I don't understand too.
Yoseob If I was a girl, Doojoon will be the first place boyfriend. He won't get mad if the girlfriend messes up, and I'm pretty sure he won't be able to say "let's break up" unless you mention it first. I'm happy because I know that I won't be dumped. (laughs)
Dongwoon There is a lot of Doojoon hyung's image that has been made for him. His image is packaged really well. If you got a well packaged gift, it's about time you undo the ribbon and rip the wrapping paper off…
Junhyung It's about time Doojoon came down
CeCi If Doojoon was a girl, who would you want to choose as your girlfriend?
Doojoon Yoseob or Dongwoon? Depending on how tall I am in girl form, if I was tall I'll go for Dongwoon and Yoseob if I was short.
CeCi On one program, Hyunseung admitted that he don't use his money if it is not worth an investment. So, which member do you think is worth the investment these days?
Hyunseung Investment? Kikwang is high. Since he is the busiest. (laughs)
CeCi Junhyung, if you can choose a member you want to give a solo song too?
Junhyung First of all, I can write sad and depressing type of songs really well. For that type of genre, I think Dongwoon or Yoseob will match well. Yoseob has been recording guides for my songs and since Dongwoon can express much more emotions, I would be happy to work with them if I get the chance.
Dongwoon I want to do a duet song with Junhyung hyung. Kind of like 'Pretty Enough' (Verbal Jint & Sanchez). I actually asked hyung about it too. (CeCi Can we anticipate?)
Junhyung Of course.
CeCi If you look back to when you debuted, can you feel that you have changed?
Junhyung In the past I took small things and thought about them as big things, getting hurt easily. Now, instead of thinking about the negative comments, I work hard for those who see me positively. If the fans like it and think it's right then everything is good. It's also confidence that I've gained from having fans.
CeCi We saw Yoseob show tears a while ago saying thank you to Kikwang on 'Hello'.
Kikwang When Yoseob grabbed my hand, I told myself that I'll reply with a funny reaction, but I was really surprised! 'Hello' wasn't the typical crazy hectic atmosphere variety show, it was still a variety show! However, the past is the past. Even for me who thinks that the present and the future is the most important, I still have the scars in my heart as a trainee. I can understand why Yoseob suddenly cried.
Yoseob I was talking to Kikwang when the word 'friendship' came out of my mouth, then suddenly I felt the wave of emotions. Since the members are friends before anything, there are times when we are really close and times when we just get by. That mixed with my thankful and apologetic heart towards Kikwang made my tears fall. I was surprised too.
Dujun Everyone is like that because we all went through hard times.
Junhyung There are a lot things I'm bitter about when I look at what we went through before debut. Even now, I think to myself, "Why did all these things happen to me." I don't think it's right for me to forget what happened then.
CeCi Then, Kikwang laughed trying to make Yoseob feel better by saying, "I didn't know we would get this far too." What do you feel looking at BEAST now?
Yoseob To be honest, I was filled with some strange confidence even before debut. I was shocked at first because the first album didn't have the success we thought it would have. But, we believed that it will work out in the end. We did well until now and we still have a long way to go.
Doojoon First of all I am happy. It isn't an easy thing to be loved by so many people and last this long in the entertainment world. I don't think we came all the way here purely based on luck too. We worked that much harder and even though the award for that might be too much for us, I want to congratulate us.
Dongwoon You don't know anything for sure. We can do better than what we are doing now. If you started something, you need to keep at it until the end. I want to be the father who tells my children that your father was this type of person.
CeCi There must be good things being the youngest Dongwoon.
Dongwoon When we have something we are not pleased with the company and the director, I just have to sit there quietly among the hyungs. Doojoon hyung is usually the one who leads, Yoseob and Hyunseung hyung surprisingly have a loud voice, and Junhyung hyung and I are quiet.
Junhyung But before we go, we are the loudest. (laughs) To be honest, I can have problems with one person, but when I see them face to face, my heart grows weaker.
CeCi Are there times when you wish you weren't the youngest?
Dongwoon Everyone treats me well because I am the only youngest one. But at the same time, I get made fun of a lot. A few days ago, we all played a game together. To be honest, everyone is bad at the game, but when it's my turn they always say, "Wow, you are so bad!" I was really frustrated so I deleted the game quietly. Even though I ended up re-downloading the game in case I seemed too childish.
CeCi BEAST members are now heading into your mid-20s and there are more rookie artists under you guys. Aren't you nervous that your 20s are just passing by?
Hyunseung I don't put any emphasis on the number 20. I just think that age is just a number. I am the not the type to make any long term goals. However, as the years pass by nowadays, I think a lot about my future. Just 1~2 years ago, I used to think that my future was still far away. I think I will do well as a producer. I am confident that I will manage the team color and member formation the best. I know that it is a lot of work and it is stressful, but I want to try it out. Not some idol group, but a sensational team.
Doojoon I want to keep the energy and innocence associated with the term "idol group" as long as I can. I haven't regretted anything until now. I would be lying if I say that I don't think about the past from time to time, but I don't regret anything.
Junhyung: I think right now is the time I can amplify my talent. This is why I try to live a busy life and not be lazy. Even after drinking with my friends, I head to the recording studio with a sour stomach thinking to myself, "I shouldn't be doing this." I tend to be hard on myself.
Junhyung I think right now is the time I can amplify my talent. This is why I try to live a busy life and not be lazy. Even after drinking with my friends, I head to the recording studio with a sour stomach thinking to myself, "I shouldn't be doing this." I tend to be hard on myself.
Kikwang I hope that I spend a 20s that I can be satisfied with, but I still have a long way to go. I still have a lot to do, a lot of things I want to do, and a lot of things to accomplish. I have a lot of greed. I think that I need to accomplish at least 80% of the things I wanted to do in my 20s to live my 30s well. Even before comeback, I start the day by writing 4~5 things to do that day on a memo pad. I spend the day circling each thing on that list. I believe that I will be able to accomplish larger things by accomplishing little things each day.
Dongwoon I am an idol singer right now, but I will have to build a lot of skills so that I will be able to be called a singer who knows his music when I reach my 30s. I think it will be the best if we can do our own activities and group activities freely like Shinhwa sunbaes. Also, I want to carry the BEAST name. Because I am so happy right now.
Yoseob I wish that we will continue to do well like right now and then go down slowly with a good image. I don't know when that will be, but many amazing idols will replace BEAST's position. There will be a time when BEAST will have to come down from the peak and we will have to make our 2nd life good. It's funny that I am thinking about coming down already, but we think about the reality often like this. If we are going to have to come down sometime, I am saying, "let's not fall back all at once. Let's come down slowly and nicely as we wave our hands."
Behind the Scenes Right around sunset we started the photo shoot for the cover with BEAST. A small accident happened. Doojoon and Yoseob opened the champagne bottles used for props too early. The members' eyes all widened as the cork flew out with a 'pop'. Amidst the sounds of the urgent shutter noises from the photographer, BEAST burst out into laughter. Between the splashing champagne you could see BEAST's true image that they stowed away for awhile. Doojoon and Yoseob excitedly spraying the champagne, Dongwoon and Junhyung playing along with the other two, Hyunseung taking a step back to prevent his clothes from getting wet, and Kikwang who just closes his eyes tightly with his hands in his pockets. On the day of the photo shoot, Yoseob and Kikwang seemed very tired because of a cold, but with this happening, everyone's endorphin level rose up. It was a day where waiting for their turn, or the members turn after changing outfits, hair, and makeup took longer than the actual photo shoot itself. BEAST would sing along to the songs that played in the studio and conversed with each other. You could see them playing games on their phones together as well. The 'idol group' community where you have to always stay in the same place together. What a drag this would all be if their relationship wasn't so tight. If BEAST continues to move forward, 80% of it probably because of the members' synergy. I assume this from being in the same location for half a day but, there aren't many guys like this nowadays.
Doojoon It felt like a long time passed, and it feels like time passed by in a blink of an eye. I want to say please continue to support us to the fans who will stay together with us for even longer.
Kikwang I'm amazed that the group BEAST has been around for 3 years. The time we spent together brought me happiness and I'm always thankful to the fans. There are a lot of good singers but, on the road of choices they didn't leave and stayed with us. (laughs)
Yoseob Unfortunately on the day of our 3rd year anniversary we're going to be overseas. I feel like a boyfriend who has to work on an anniversary. I'm very sorry. Our hearts are heavy as well so, please don't be too upset.
Junhyung As Korean singers, we are working hard to spread our songs and contents overseas so, I hope you think of us proudly. We'll work harder.
CeCi You just finished promoting for "It's a Beautiful Night" from your new album. I feel like you had high expectations for self change in this album?
Yoseob Everything we felt like doing while we were performing for our world tour we tried on stage.
Dongwoon It was a style of song that we wanted. After choosing it as our title song, regardless of whatever reaction we gained, we thought it was fine if people enjoyed watching us.
Junhyung To be honest our true selves were let out. The BEAST members are really lively and like to joke around a lot. During concerts we really play around like crazy. Something that surprised me during promotions was that, unlike our performances before, we'd go on stage with no organized form or choreography. The cameramen would probably choose this as the worst performance. You never know where we're going to pop out. During rehearsals we were on this side, but during the actual performance when the camera pointed in that direction, no one was there. We had a lot of fun though.
CeCi How satisfied are you.
Yoseob Except for the design, I'm satisfied with everything. We decorated the cover with a mask but because we used glue the mask moves around...(laughs) That's kind of regretful but, I am satisfied with the tracks on this album the most by far.
Junhyung I can't be 100% satisfied but I'm satisfied with over 80% of it. From now on, more of our suggestions will be considered, and our colour will be more defined.
CeCi Comeback in 1 year and 2 months, how much of the kpop world changed?
Doojoon I was surprised! While we were promoting we only saw 3~4 sunbaes, the rest were all hoobaes.
Yoseob While we were in the waiting rooms, hoobaes would come to greet us non-stop
Dongwoon I'm the team's maknae but, in groups that just debuted, people my age were the leader, and it got me thinking about how time flows.
CeCi What is your favourite song in the album?
Hyunseung The title track "It's a Beautiful Night". I like it because it's a style we've never tried before. It appeals to the public too.
Kikwang 'When I Miss You'. I enjoy listening to it now more than when the album just came out. I listen to it a lot nowadays, the lyrics really come to heart.
Doojoon The title track and 'Dream Girl' written by Junhyung. The title track was chosen by all of us and, I personally like songs like 'Dream Girl'.
Dongwoon Because we all started music listening to R&B, we all like songs like 'Dream Girl'.
Junhyung I too am attached to 'Dream Girl' and 'The Day You Rest'. It's my first time trying the genre for 'Dream Girl' but, looking at the reactions I think I've succeeded.
CeCi With lyricists and song writers, some are the type that can finish a song in 5 minutes, and some are the type that take the whole day for one part, what type are you Junhyung?
Junhyung I'm half and half. If there are songs that seem to work out smoothly, there are some songs where I get stuck at one part for the whole. With 'Dream Girl', I had to travel overseas after I made the instrumental so I completed the song by sending voice recordings back and forth with a friend in Korea. If I just make the instrumental, I feel uncomfortable, as if I left unfinished homework. I can only think that I want to finish the song as soon as possible.
CeCi Out of all the BEAST songs that came out until now, which one still remains in your heart?
Junhyung Our debut song 'Bad Girl'. Even when I listen to it now, I remember the anxiety and nervousness clearly. The members all had a difficult process preparing for debut, and with this song a new beginning started.
Yoseob 'Shock'. We met the dance team Prepix and BEAST's colour became more defined. During promotions, because of technical difficulties the MR was removed forcefully and, ironically our talents were recognized because of that and it became a turning point in our career.
Kikwang 'VIU'! It's the ending song at our concerts. It's good to show a cool performance, but I also think it's important to have fun with the audience as well and, this song is just that. Because it's a song where we get to make eye contact with our fans and greet them, it's always fun and exciting listening to it.
CeCi As the leader, I think Doojoon can define BEAST's personality the best.
Doojoon Fans think that the members baby Yoseob but, he's actually very manly. Because he's the type to take lead of the mood so if Yoseob is happy then all the members are happy. (CeCi And if he's unhappy?) Then we don't pay attention to him. (laughs) Maknae is really kind and funny. It could be very uncomfortable being the only maknae but, I'm very glad that Dongwoon is BEAST's maknae. Junhyung is very mature so I personally rely on him. Hyunseung's thoughts are very peculiar so he's very funny! He's very serious in all affairs so I learn a lot from him. Kikwang is good at everything. I learn a lot from him as well.
CeCi Now if Yoseob were to explain Doojoon's character on the team?
Yoseob First of all, he is good at maintaining balance if it starts falling apart. To be honest he doesn't take initiative. (laughs)
Doojoon If I have to say something difficult then I say 'Yoseob, start the topic first' and when the conversation starts, I'm the type to start talking then. My personality is surprisingly careful. But can I say Yoseob's personality again? Hot-tempered and gets angry easily...
CeCi What is the 'unexpected Yoseob' that Yoseob thinks of?
Yoseob I have an image full of aegyo, but I'm not really like that. Dongwoon is the one who has a lot of aegyo, but appearance wise I guess it looks like I have a lot of aegyo. (CeCi If you feel reluctant about having the cute image you can pass it on to Dongwoon?) I did but, recently on a show, I won the 'aegyo battle'. 3 years of experience is a lot. I'm kind of worried that I'm going to be stuck with this image. To be honest, I'm close to the definition of a B type guy*. I'm true to my feelings.
Kikwang Since I was young I always thought that B type guys looked cool. I've known Yoseob for a long time, but Yoseob would do things that would make girls hearts' flutter as if it were nothing since a long time ago. He wouldn't do them on purpose but on 'instinct'. That's why Yoseob is popular. He's a true B type guy.
CeCi Another B type guy, what is Hyunseung's personality like?
Hyunseung I'm very placid. The only things I'm interested in are work, my hobbies, things that revolve around 'me'. My hobby is going on the computer! I never watch TV. Even if I do, I watch it on the computer. I'm the quietest out of the 6.
Kikwang Even though he's quiet, when he's funny, he's really funny. To be honest he's very 4-dimensional. If you asked a question, while 5 of us would have the same answer, Hyunseung would probably have a different answer. He's developed into the funny type, so the members always tell him to go into variety shows later on. (laughs)
CeCi I was surprised to hear that Kikwang has a quiet personality.
Kikwang When I'm with the members, I'm usually the one to just listen and laugh. I'm amazed that I'm on a variety show when I'm not a very witty talker. People think that I'm loud and funny because I'm on variety. However, I'm surprisingly quiet and manly. Sometimes on the show I'd say some biting remarks for entertainment but, if people say that I'm arrogant because of it, I can't do anything about that. On variety shows, music shows, on the set of a drama, I work hard to try to focus on an appropriate image wherever I am.
CeCi What is the charming point of Dongwoon that puts him at an advantage overseas?
Dongwoon A familiar image? And my wits? Ah, I have talents too. (CeCiOn 'Invincible Girls 2' your humor code was on a roll.) Um, I think they broadcasted a lot of the parts where I was witty.
Junhyung He accustoms himself really fast. Even when we meet a foreigner overseas, he has a really long conversation using a few words he knows. Every time I see that I think, "Wow, he can get along really well."
CeCi The reason why Doojoon can be the 'first place boyfriend idol'?
Doojoon I don't know when I started to get that nickname. I don't understand too.
Yoseob If I was a girl, Doojoon will be the first place boyfriend. He won't get mad if the girlfriend messes up, and I'm pretty sure he won't be able to say "let's break up" unless you mention it first. I'm happy because I know that I won't be dumped. (laughs)
Dongwoon There is a lot of Doojoon hyung's image that has been made for him. His image is packaged really well. If you got a well packaged gift, it's about time you undo the ribbon and rip the wrapping paper off…
Junhyung It's about time Doojoon came down
CeCi If Doojoon was a girl, who would you want to choose as your girlfriend?
Doojoon Yoseob or Dongwoon? Depending on how tall I am in girl form, if I was tall I'll go for Dongwoon and Yoseob if I was short.
CeCi On one program, Hyunseung admitted that he don't use his money if it is not worth an investment. So, which member do you think is worth the investment these days?
Hyunseung Investment? Kikwang is high. Since he is the busiest. (laughs)
CeCi Junhyung, if you can choose a member you want to give a solo song too?
Junhyung First of all, I can write sad and depressing type of songs really well. For that type of genre, I think Dongwoon or Yoseob will match well. Yoseob has been recording guides for my songs and since Dongwoon can express much more emotions, I would be happy to work with them if I get the chance.
Dongwoon I want to do a duet song with Junhyung hyung. Kind of like 'Pretty Enough' (Verbal Jint & Sanchez). I actually asked hyung about it too. (CeCi Can we anticipate?)
Junhyung Of course.
CeCi If you look back to when you debuted, can you feel that you have changed?
Junhyung In the past I took small things and thought about them as big things, getting hurt easily. Now, instead of thinking about the negative comments, I work hard for those who see me positively. If the fans like it and think it's right then everything is good. It's also confidence that I've gained from having fans.
CeCi We saw Yoseob show tears a while ago saying thank you to Kikwang on 'Hello'.
Kikwang When Yoseob grabbed my hand, I told myself that I'll reply with a funny reaction, but I was really surprised! 'Hello' wasn't the typical crazy hectic atmosphere variety show, it was still a variety show! However, the past is the past. Even for me who thinks that the present and the future is the most important, I still have the scars in my heart as a trainee. I can understand why Yoseob suddenly cried.
Yoseob I was talking to Kikwang when the word 'friendship' came out of my mouth, then suddenly I felt the wave of emotions. Since the members are friends before anything, there are times when we are really close and times when we just get by. That mixed with my thankful and apologetic heart towards Kikwang made my tears fall. I was surprised too.
Dujun Everyone is like that because we all went through hard times.
Junhyung There are a lot things I'm bitter about when I look at what we went through before debut. Even now, I think to myself, "Why did all these things happen to me." I don't think it's right for me to forget what happened then.
CeCi Then, Kikwang laughed trying to make Yoseob feel better by saying, "I didn't know we would get this far too." What do you feel looking at BEAST now?
Yoseob To be honest, I was filled with some strange confidence even before debut. I was shocked at first because the first album didn't have the success we thought it would have. But, we believed that it will work out in the end. We did well until now and we still have a long way to go.
Doojoon First of all I am happy. It isn't an easy thing to be loved by so many people and last this long in the entertainment world. I don't think we came all the way here purely based on luck too. We worked that much harder and even though the award for that might be too much for us, I want to congratulate us.
Dongwoon You don't know anything for sure. We can do better than what we are doing now. If you started something, you need to keep at it until the end. I want to be the father who tells my children that your father was this type of person.
CeCi There must be good things being the youngest Dongwoon.
Dongwoon When we have something we are not pleased with the company and the director, I just have to sit there quietly among the hyungs. Doojoon hyung is usually the one who leads, Yoseob and Hyunseung hyung surprisingly have a loud voice, and Junhyung hyung and I are quiet.
Junhyung But before we go, we are the loudest. (laughs) To be honest, I can have problems with one person, but when I see them face to face, my heart grows weaker.
CeCi Are there times when you wish you weren't the youngest?
Dongwoon Everyone treats me well because I am the only youngest one. But at the same time, I get made fun of a lot. A few days ago, we all played a game together. To be honest, everyone is bad at the game, but when it's my turn they always say, "Wow, you are so bad!" I was really frustrated so I deleted the game quietly. Even though I ended up re-downloading the game in case I seemed too childish.
CeCi BEAST members are now heading into your mid-20s and there are more rookie artists under you guys. Aren't you nervous that your 20s are just passing by?
Hyunseung I don't put any emphasis on the number 20. I just think that age is just a number. I am the not the type to make any long term goals. However, as the years pass by nowadays, I think a lot about my future. Just 1~2 years ago, I used to think that my future was still far away. I think I will do well as a producer. I am confident that I will manage the team color and member formation the best. I know that it is a lot of work and it is stressful, but I want to try it out. Not some idol group, but a sensational team.
Doojoon I want to keep the energy and innocence associated with the term "idol group" as long as I can. I haven't regretted anything until now. I would be lying if I say that I don't think about the past from time to time, but I don't regret anything.
Junhyung: I think right now is the time I can amplify my talent. This is why I try to live a busy life and not be lazy. Even after drinking with my friends, I head to the recording studio with a sour stomach thinking to myself, "I shouldn't be doing this." I tend to be hard on myself.
Junhyung I think right now is the time I can amplify my talent. This is why I try to live a busy life and not be lazy. Even after drinking with my friends, I head to the recording studio with a sour stomach thinking to myself, "I shouldn't be doing this." I tend to be hard on myself.
Kikwang I hope that I spend a 20s that I can be satisfied with, but I still have a long way to go. I still have a lot to do, a lot of things I want to do, and a lot of things to accomplish. I have a lot of greed. I think that I need to accomplish at least 80% of the things I wanted to do in my 20s to live my 30s well. Even before comeback, I start the day by writing 4~5 things to do that day on a memo pad. I spend the day circling each thing on that list. I believe that I will be able to accomplish larger things by accomplishing little things each day.
Dongwoon I am an idol singer right now, but I will have to build a lot of skills so that I will be able to be called a singer who knows his music when I reach my 30s. I think it will be the best if we can do our own activities and group activities freely like Shinhwa sunbaes. Also, I want to carry the BEAST name. Because I am so happy right now.
Yoseob I wish that we will continue to do well like right now and then go down slowly with a good image. I don't know when that will be, but many amazing idols will replace BEAST's position. There will be a time when BEAST will have to come down from the peak and we will have to make our 2nd life good. It's funny that I am thinking about coming down already, but we think about the reality often like this. If we are going to have to come down sometime, I am saying, "let's not fall back all at once. Let's come down slowly and nicely as we wave our hands."
Behind the Scenes Right around sunset we started the photo shoot for the cover with BEAST. A small accident happened. Doojoon and Yoseob opened the champagne bottles used for props too early. The members' eyes all widened as the cork flew out with a 'pop'. Amidst the sounds of the urgent shutter noises from the photographer, BEAST burst out into laughter. Between the splashing champagne you could see BEAST's true image that they stowed away for awhile. Doojoon and Yoseob excitedly spraying the champagne, Dongwoon and Junhyung playing along with the other two, Hyunseung taking a step back to prevent his clothes from getting wet, and Kikwang who just closes his eyes tightly with his hands in his pockets. On the day of the photo shoot, Yoseob and Kikwang seemed very tired because of a cold, but with this happening, everyone's endorphin level rose up. It was a day where waiting for their turn, or the members turn after changing outfits, hair, and makeup took longer than the actual photo shoot itself. BEAST would sing along to the songs that played in the studio and conversed with each other. You could see them playing games on their phones together as well. The 'idol group' community where you have to always stay in the same place together. What a drag this would all be if their relationship wasn't so tight. If BEAST continues to move forward, 80% of it probably because of the members' synergy. I assume this from being in the same location for half a day but, there aren't many guys like this nowadays.
CREDITS : yongjunna@B2STRISING (SCANS), poco123&YONGISM@B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)
*Korea's stereotypical (blood)
B Type guy: They have strong characters and are very lively. They are
very blunt and straight forward. They are also free-spirited.
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