Five-member male group MBLAQ has found success in promoting their second mini album title track 'Y' with their masculine charm. Lee Joon went shirtless to show off his abs, and cute-faced Thunder transformed into a strong image. They even showed a bit of relaxation, saying, "We're not that nervous in front of the camera anymore", and "When we hear compliments that our skills have grown since last year, it makes us happy". MBLAQ, who debuted about a year ago, is currently enjoying success with their song at the top of the charts on various music charts.
>2 cell phones each
MBLAQ, who are electronic manias, each have two cell phones. In some ways, they are living in a different world from some idols, who have their cell phones taken away by their companies so that they can focus on practicing.
"I carry around a Blackberry and an iPhone, but I'm waiting for the iPhone 4G. I went to a store in KangNam recently, and the employee there asked me for a signature and told me to come when they get new products." (SeungHo)
On the day of the interview, it was 'CEO' Rain (Jung JiHoon)'s birthday, so I got to witness the five of them sitting together sending congratulatory text messages to him.
"JiHoon hyung sends us replies sometimes. We're each so busy that it's hard to meet, so we usually talk by text." (G.O)
About Rain, they said, "When we practice, he's a scary hyung who is like a tiger, but at other times he's like a real brother". They laughed, stating, "Only Lee Joon got warned by JiHoon hyung to watch what he says".
"For the fun of variety, Lee Joon told some exaggerated stories of Rain, and he was warned about it. He was told to not tell any stories that would create a stir." (SeungHo)
>Please don't come to our dorm
"We would like it if our fans respected our personal lives inside the dorms..", they expressed toward their fan girls.
"We live on the first floor of a KangNamGu ShinSaDong villa, and there are even fans who come through the back yard. I want to at least rest in the dorm, but there are times when I can't even do that." (Thunder)
They said that there was even a fan who fell while jumping the fence and asked the members for medicine with bleeding knees. They stated, "We understand your feelings of liking us, but we would like it if you would please respect our personal lives".
The members also had a lot to say about their dorm. "I think that a cockroach recently laid some eggs. There are cockroaches with still-undeveloped wings flying around in domination." (G.O)
But they finally got the chance to be good to their parents after debuting last October, after eight months of activities.
"I didn't have any income, but with the money I gathered from this album's activities, I provided college tuition for my dongseng. I felt satisfied." (SeungHo)
"I didn't come from a wealthy home, but I never had to get a job because my parents always provided me with pocket money. When I gave my father the money I made, he was really happy." (G.O)
MBLAQ, who will continue their album promotion with a new song through July, had a lot of laughter during the interview but got a sparkle in their eyes when talking about their ambitions.
"We're going to do the best we can so that we can receive all the Best New Artist awards at the end of the year. Our goal is always first place."
Source: IS Plus
Translator: ilovepocky @ AbsoluteMBLAQ
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