V: THE SPONTANEOUS CHARACTER WHO IS LOVED BY EVERYONE, LEARNING JAPANESE EXTRA HARD WITH ANIMES
V, you’re also called “4D” by the members is even more weird (not in a bad way) than they say. When asked to so a self introduction he said “The moment when I eat chicken, rice, majuu (and a very long list of other foods) is when I’m the happiest”.
V who has a spontaneous cute character, he’s also ambitious when it comes to learning Japanese. In Japanese, he said “Sometimes I don’t know the difference between konna ni, sonna ni, anna ni, donna ni (like this, so much, like that, how much), but I’m doing my best to learn while watching anime”.
When it comes to animes, he likes “One Piece”, “Summer Wars” and “Piano no Mori” between others, sometimes the ones that make you cry. In One Piece, he sympathized with a line that says “the indifference it’s the loneliest thing”, and he said that it left a deep impression on him. And what about something that made him cry…? “Since I’m the type who doesn’t really cry, even if I’m deeply moved (while pointing at his eye), it seems like it doesn’t reach here (laughs)”.
All the members said “he has a really lovable character” when it comes to his way of speaking and gestures, and that he’s more charming the more you talk to him.
J-HOPE: CHEERFUL BY NATURE, ALL THE MEMBER’S “HOPE”!
The interview started and he starts saying all the Japanese he knows like a torrent, J-HOPE who has a bright character. “Thinking about our first stage in Japan, before coming here I actually learned words that could go with the flow like <jejeje> or <it’s right now!!/now’s the time!!>”. just like his name, a carefree and innocent smile he agrees.
He also has really sharp dance moves onstage. “We’ve an acrobatic dance move called <the matrix dance>, it’s a technique we’re good in. In our new songs like “Advance of Bangtan”, we also have hiphop songs that make everyone excited and I want to make everyone listen to a lot of different styles”. His unique dance style is also his charming point. How it’s made? “when we have time we usually gather to tell our opinions and think together. Usually Jungkook has really good ideas and he has a really good body balance!”, he’s a good hyung who doesn’t forget to encourage his juniors.
RAP MONSTER: THE RELIABLE LEADER WHO DEMOSTRATES A GENUINE RAP
The members trust him with all their heart, the leader Rap Monster. Just like he’s name, he has an exceptional rap quality, and he’s also become one of Bangtan’s main supports. Skill, is that voice natural? “Rap is not like singing, you don’t progress doing some kind of professional education; you’ve to express yourself. I did my best because I wanted to get better at it. The way my voice comes out, loudly, coolly, I’m aware of that”.
Last December when they came to Japan for their first showcase, he showed a rap completely in Japanese. “I still don’t know much vocabulary when it comes to Japanese but I wanted to do it no matter what. I practiced really hard and become accustomed to it and I was able to do it live without humming”.
The genius who is able to learn really fast no matter what. He also had excellent marks in his high school days. “Those days I still didn’t have a dream. I believed what my parents told me, that if I studied hard someday I’d be able to get the role I dreamed about; so I studied really hard. And those works are still my basis, even if I’m thankful I can’t thank them enough”.
SUGA: WHILE BEING COOL, HE’S THE GROUP’S THE DRIVING FORCE!
Just like Suga the charming character who while wearing his skin as white as the sweet sugar as a mask, he attacks fiercely with his rap and performance. “When I was 13 years old listened to Epik High’s <Fly> and I started getting interested in hip hop. I also like other styles such reggae or street punk, so I listen to it a lot”.
Right now he’s interested in learning how to write lyrics, when asking him what’s the subject he said “Look at this”, and then while showing us his cell phone “when something comes into my mind I write it here”. In his phone’s memo there are lots of words written! “I often write every few minutes, ah, I just remembered the lyrics from when I went to the toilet earlier, I wrote them (laughs)”. He has a modest aura but you can feel that Suga is strong from his core. “leave the talk to Rap Monster and the kinds (laughs). I think that my role is taking care of the kids”.
JUNGKOOK: THE YOUNGEST WITH DELICATE LOOKS WHO HIDDES HIS FORTITUDE
The youngest of all the members, Jungkook. You might think that it’s a maknae with a respectable character but “personality-wise, I’m not good depending on people since I’m embarrassed to do so…” after saying hah he shows a serious face. The gap between his delicate and lovable looks is one of his charms.
He’s an ambitious person who even went to America because he wanted to learn how to dance. With the skills he gained from that, he was even able to show something to his hyung J-HOPE. “In America, without sticking to just once genre, I learned many dances. The secret of dancing coolly is learning the basics of that type of dance”
Are you a hard worker?
“Yes, I’ll do my best” (in Japanese).
He’s also a J-POP fan. It seems like he’s been listening to it from quite a time. “I like Japan’s pop songs! More than saying that I’m a fan of certain artist, I’m always looking for good songs. If you have any recommendations sent them to me!”
JIN: CARING ABOUT THE MEMBER’S HEALTH, THE ONE IN CHARGE OF THE KITCHEN, THE HANDSOME SENPAI
The oldest good looking member, Jin. He’s also called “mother” by the members since he’s the one in charge of cooking. “Sometimes it’s not that I’m good but I collect various recipes since I like looking at them and then I ended up cooking for the members. V is the one who always eats well no matter what I cook”.
On the showcase last December, you wrote a letter in Japanese. “I was really nervous but they all listened quietly and it was really moving. In our performances, apart from singing we also show some choreography and then we all become part of the same “picture”. I’m thankful that I was able to talk about our charms”.
If the teamwork is good it has a direct connection with the performance and it will be splendid. “We actually communicate well. We respect and we also care for each other, our bonds are really deep. That’s our strength”.
JIMIN: “BEAUTY”, THE MOODMAKER WHO HAS MUSCLES AND LOVELINESS
Jimin, who onstage he has the “beauty” of muscles. The aggressive performance who makes you be fascinated with him.
How do you train? “I train at a gym in Seoul (laughs). Since the debut was decided I’ve practiced every morning, and I’m still training so (the abs) were made naturally. Now only me, I think that all the member’s great efforts can be connected our perfect performances”
Contrary to his muscles, he’s a mood maker full of loveliness. “when it comes to love/affection maybe J-HOPE is the best! I’m rather manly”. Then after asking him to show us his manliness he said “it’s embarrassing to do it here (laughs). But these eyes that become thin when I laugh might be filled with charismatic fire when I’m onstage (laughs). Don’t overlook me when I’m onstage please.”
10 QUESTIONS TO KNOW BANGTAN BETTER
In order to know BTS better, we asked them!
We’re going to tell you their charms with their full of personality answers!
1) TELL US BTS’ COLOR.
JIMIN: Black! It’s the color I like the most and I also think it suits hip hop the best.
SUGA: Red. I think that it’s similar to the passion that BTS has onstage.
J-HOPE: Green. Since it’s full of hope.
2) COMPARE BANGTAN TO ANIMALS.
JIMIN: A sleeping lion who still hasn’t showed all his coolness.
V: Panda, since it also has the member’s playful appearance.
JUNGKOOK: A tiger, a savage beast’s image.
SUGA: Puppies.
3) COMPARE THE BANGTAN MEMBERS TO THE CLIMA OR SEASON.
JIN: Thunder, because if we’re together there’s isn’t any quiet day (laughs).
JUNGKOOK: Fall. Because even if it’s warm it’s still a bit cold, but the sunlight feels good.
4) WHAT KIND OF FRAGANCE DOES BANGTAN HAS?
V: A seductive smell that makes you faint once you smell it.
JIN: Like flowers. A refreshing and lively smell.
RAP MONSTER: Like jazmin. Because it’s a smell I personally like (laughs).
JIMIN: An addictive smell.
JUNGKOOK: Like baked bread.
5) WHO’S THE FASHION LEADER IN BTS?
JUNGKOOK: As you can see, V is a fashionista. He as sense.
JIMIN: Rap Monster-hyung! He’s very detailed when it comes to fashion, and he has sense even wearing his everyday clothes.
RAP MONSTER: Me, who likes fashion… maybe? (laughs)
6) THIS MEMBER IS AMAZING AT THIS!
RAP MONSTER: Jungkook’s talents. Jimin’s acrobatic abilities. V’s sense.
JIMIN: Rap Monster’s spirit. No matter how hard it is, he always knows which direction to go and finally achieves it.
JIN: Rap Monster’s memory and sense.
7) RECOMMEND BTS A SONG.
V: “Advancing of Bangtan”. Because it’s a song we all get pumped up with.
J-HOPE: “Satoori Rap” (Paldogasan), because it has a rap with Korean dialects. Please feel a different charm.
JIMIN: “We On” I like the vocal part.
8) IN BTS, WHAT ARE THE BTS MEMBERS INTERESTED IN RECENTLY?
JIN: Muscle training. Since Jungkook started we’re all on fire.
RAP MONSTER: Thinking about the fans.
V: Eomma-ya! (mom), more than all of us being into it I’m the only one who says it a lot (laughs).
9) WHAT PLACE DO YOU LIKE IN SEOUL?
JIN: The children’s big park (A park in Gwangjin distric). I think the park’s playful atmosphere is good.
J-HOPE: When we’re completely exhausted after the lessons we all go to Han river to chat.
JUNGKOOK: Han river and Lotte world!
10) FINALLY, SAY SOMETHING TO YOUR JAPANESE FANS!
RAP MONSTER: I’m really thankful for the warm welcome. Let’s meet soon again!
SUGA: we’ll go to Japan frequently from now on too! I love you.
JIMIN: Please, wait for Bangtan from now on, expect a lot. Also, love us!
Credits :
Scans cr; @My sweet Suga (DON’T EDIT THE SCANS)
Trans cr; Iraide @ bts-trans