The following translation has gone through numerous processes of translation, Korean-Japanese-Korean and finally into English. Please bear in mind that this is not the most accurate (but hopefully the most approximate!) translation of the original interview which was written in Japanese.
Catch Up with BTS
Relay Interview Vol. 8 JUNGKOOK x JIMIN + Mini Interview with V
★JIMIN
Name: JIMIN / Birth Name: Jimin Park / DOB: October 13, 1995 / Blood Type: A / Position: Vocal, Dance and Performance. / Fun fact: JIMIN’s parents wished him to be a prosecutor or lawyer.
★JUNG KOOK
Name : JUNGKOOK / Birth Name: Jungkook Jeon / DOB: September 1, 1997 / Blood Type: A / Position: Rap and Dance. / Fun fact: JUNGKOOK dances well to female idols’ songs.
JUNG KOOK
「I used to cry a lot but I don’t anymore.」
JIMIN
「JUNG KOOK LOVE! We wake each other up in the morning.」
Bromance between JIMIN and JUNGKOOK – JIMIN’s love for JUNGKOOK and his reluctance yet acceptance of it were constantly shown throughout the interview.
It seems like JIMIN just cannot get enough of JUNGKOOK!?
JIMIN We should definitely come up with a name for ourselves. Say..『In between love and friendship』?
JUNG KOOK (Reluctantly) Yeah.. why not.
JIMIN No it’s not like that. It’s a bromance! BROMANCE! Don’t misinterpret!
JUNG KOOK No one did. (Laughs)
JIMIN Good to know. So am I being a good bro to you?
JUNG KOOK Every time you ask me “What’s up” whenever I feel down, I think you are definitely being a good bro.
JIMIN Because I take good care of my loved ones.
JUNG KOOK (Laughs) You definitely cheered me up when I was down for not being able to see my parents.
JIMIN There was this time when I heard a sniffle while working out in the kitchen. So I went in to tease you about being a crybaby but you were really crying.
JUNG KOOK You cried too.
JIMIN ME?
JUNG KOOK Don’t act like you don’t remember. I saw you sobbing on your bed~
JIMIN Whatever~! Still, you are the BTS’ crybaby.
JUNG KOOK It’s because I’m very emotional! But I don’t anymore. And it’s not me, it’s J-HOPE
JIMIN For sure. He’s like a dam that needs to be fixed. (Laughs)
JUNG KOOK Going back to the interview.. what’s the topic of the day?
JIMIN Right..! Today’s topic is friendship. This is such a perfect topic for us since we share everything and even wake each other up in the morning.
JUNG KOOK (In a subdued tone) You didn’t this morning.
JIMIN You mean you wanted me to? (Pokes JUNGKOOK’ arms)
JUNG KOOK Yeah, I almost slept in.
JIMIN Aww.. you should’ve told me. We honestly have so much in common. We are always sleepy, timid, hate to lose but most of all, WE LOVE TO DANCE!
JUNG KOOK We also study Japanese together.
JIMIN The only thing is I am all about “JUNGKOOK LOVE” but you are not. (Sniffles)
JUNG KOOK That’s not true, I like you too!
JIMIN REALLY!? You really LIKE me?
JUNG KOOK Sure I do. The only difference between you and I is that you tend to focus on one thing while I juggle things around. We both work hard but just a bit different in that sense.
JIMIN It’s just that I can’t multitask. Once I start on something, nothing comes to my mind. That’s why you’re so awesome since you can juggle things around like singing, dancing, drawing, playing guitar and studying Japanese.
JUNG KOOK But I always end up being okay at it instead of perfecting it.
JIMIN I even LOVE those qualities about you~ (Hugs JUNGKOOK)
JUNG KOOK GO AWAY~~! It’s too hot!
Mini Interview with V (Food ver.)
Q1 : Any special recipes?
A1 : Don’t really have special recipe since I don’t really cook but like sprinkling sugar on tomatoes and watermelons. Those are REALLY good! Sugar and strawberry milk is really good too!! And I love eating kimbap with mayo. KIMBAP AND MAYO ARE THE BEST!!
Q2 : What is your favourite Korean food?
A2 : Bulgogi. I think everyone will like it since it’s not spicy but sweet!
★Name: V / Birth Name: Taehyung Kim / DOB: December 30th, 1995 / Blood Type: AB / Position: Vocal / Nickname: TaeTae / Fun fact: Korean seems to be the subject that he was the best at but other BTS members have some doubts about it since he often says random things during the interviews.
Credits :
Hanryu Pia
Picture scan : Chansol_kook
Trans by. 김누나 (@newnumbyeah) Via Chansol_kook