CNBLUE in B-pass Magazine
Some translation for b pass magazine
Reporter: The last place of December concert is Tokyo Yoyogi statium?
Yonghwa: Yesterday, we were very happy in Yokohama arena, but next is Yoyogi statium. We used to watch it when we performed on the street. It really makes my heart flutter.
On the other hand, I think we must practice harder and show better shape on the stage.
Jonghyun: I can't believe we can stand on the Yoyogi stadium, I still think it can't be possible.
Yonghwa: If all of my dream come true, I want Tokyo Dome. And as a band, definitely I want to perfrom at Budokan. And finally Tokyo Tower! (All laugh)
Jonghyun: But where should the audience be?
Yonghwa: They can see us through LED screen on the ground. Ah there is a sky tree.
Reporter: How is the Seoul Namsan tower?
Yonghwa: It's on the top of the mountain, not many people will come. (laugh)
Jonghyun: Then (The higest building in Seoul) 63 building! We sing on the rooftop, and let's make the whole building body a relay screen!
Yonghwa: We are not allowed to enter 63 building rooftop, we can't! (delicately realistic)
Minhyuk: Then what is higher than it?
Yonghwa: Lastly, Statue of Liberty in New York! (All laugh) On the flame in the hand.
Reporter: There is a Statue of Liberty in Odaiba, Tokyo too.
Yonghwa: No, that's not. (laugh) I want that in New York!
Jungshin: You can dream highly.
Yonghwa: Yes yes. So, from next year, Tokyo Dome, Tokyo tower, flame of Statue of Liberty. Dear staffs, please help us.
1. What's in your head now?
Yonghwa: Practice, practice, practice, practice........
Jonghyun: CNBLUE, practice, concert, guitar, music.... I'm too busy to think other things.
Jungshin: CNB...(while talking, Yonghwa interrupts, "Jungshin has nothing in his head") I have! I think of band!
Minhyuk: I want to do better, want to try more, playing the instruments and MC.
2. What's your latest dream you dreamed?
Yonghwa: I keep dreaming of something scary. I am chased and run away. Maybe that's because I am so busy like being chased?
Jonghyun: I memorize the lyric even in my dream. (laugh)
Jungshin: I often see school days in my dream.
Minhyuk: Scary dream. I never dreamed before, but recently, I dream of making mistakes or doing something wrong.
In the popular drama “You’re Beautiful,” Jung YongHwa played the character called ShinWoo. At last, the band he belongs to has made the major debut in Japan. Their first full album in Korea “FIRST STEP” recorded the sales of more than 100 thousand copies, of which only CNBLUE, TVXQ and BIG BANG achieved this year. Since they have already established themselves as artists, many Japanese fans have been looking forward to their long-waited major debut.
Of course CNBLUE said that they longed for the challenge in the Japanese major music scene as well. JungShin expressed his joy “In Japan we learned a lot from indie activities for two years. Since our major debut was decided, we do have higher expectations as well.”
In fact, they came to Japan in June 2009 for music “knight-errantry (musha-syugyo)” and stayed for half a year. Gaining experiences at clubs and on streets, they’ve released seven CDs from indie label.
MinHyuk: “The reason why we chose Japan is because the band culture here is more well-known than in Korea. Actually our activities in Japan strengthen our bonds with each other and grow our music up.”
YongHwa: “We as four members started band activity because we were eager to do it. So, we decide for ourselves to have “knight-errantry (musha-syugyo)” in Japan.”
They express their enthusiasm for the music in the single “In My Head,” too. They showed the strong motivation for the dream directly in the music.
YongHwa: “We consider our passions as very important. That is why we chose such masterpiece as our major debut song rather than romantic song. Because of that reason, we’d be pleased if our passion gets through to the people in Japan.”
JongHyun: “Also, our characteristic is that we write songs by ourselves. It is often the case that YongHwa composes upbeat numbers like “In My Head” and I compose ballad numbers like “Rain of Blessing” which is also included in the CD. This way, that both of us can write songs of different numbers that seems to extend our music genres.”
CNBLUE has full of talent for the music and all of them are good looking, so you’ll wonder what kind of woman is their ideal type.
MinHyuk: “My ideal type is one who looks pure and innocent. And I like someone who I feel comfortable to be around.”
JongHyun: “I like someone who is fun to be with, too.”
YongHwa: “We have irregular work, so all want is someone who understands my work and conforms to me.”
JungShin: “I think if she can get along well with me, that’s all. Nationality or age don’t matter, so Japanese women are welcome, too (laugh).”
CNBLUE Talks about Music and Their Ideal Movie Date in TV Taro
CNBLUE is a highly regarded orthodox band for their multiple music numbers and the competent live performances by twin guitars & vocals. They name various musicians who affected them in their music lives, from Eric Clapton and John Mayer to Backstreet Boys, GreeeeN and flumpool. This October, they made the long-awaited Japan major debut.
――As it contains three songs including the title track that YongHwa composed, please tell us what each song is all about.
JongHyun: “‘In My Head’ has a meaning to introduce us again.”
JungShin: “The lyrics have our feelings that we want to tell.”
YongHwa: “Since we brought a passion into each track, I want the listeners to pay attention to both of the melody and the lyrics.”
JongHyun: “The second song ‘Mr.KIA’ was composed and written by YongHwa. We put in it our rebirth and mind never to forget to be humble.”
MinHyuk: “The third song ‘Rain of Blessing’ is a ballad tune composed by JongHyun.”
JongHyun: “It’s like an ending of a film, a number that is to end with receiving rain of blessing. Perhaps you’ll feel a story nature if you listen to all of the three songs in order.”
――At Yokohama Arena, you performed live overwhelmingly.
YongHwa: “At our live concert held in Korea just before the Yokohama concert (BLUESTORM in Seoul), we played with live strings. But, since it was the last indie concert, we wanted to stand on the stage by ourselves.”
JongHyun: “Yes, that was the concept. Especially, I was deeply moved at the last song ‘a.ri.ga.tou’ because all of us sang it.”
YongHwa: “I was really pleased that JungShin and MinHyuk sang it.”
JongHyun: “MinHyuk sang the whole song alone at the live concert in Korea.” (Star – Heartstrings OST)
MinHyuk: “I always take back chorus to help YongHwa and JongHyun, but trying to sing properly, I couldn’t take vocal well… (Embarrassed)
JungShin: “It’s hard to sing while playing drums.”
MinHyuk: “Yes, it was fun though my vocal wasn’t perfect.”
JongHyun: “JungShin, you can sing more and more from now on, too.”
JungShin: “I have no desire for vocal (laugh), so I concentrate on playing the bass.”
――I suppose you are very busy, when do you write songs?
JongHyun: “In my case, I don’t consider it as work. I do song-writing as a part of my life, like a hobby. Sometimes films and dramas inspire me to write. And as for playing my guitar, songs come in mind spontaneously. Unless I play my guitar every day, I can hardly grow.”
YongHwa: “I write songs after work every day, too. I compose melody and arrange it at the same time on my computer.”
JongHyun: “Maybe that’s why YongHwa’s songs are experimental and have fresh feelings. But most of my songs are basic. Also, I think about performing it at live concert first, while YongHwa makes a study on the song and has priority over fun of arrangement. This difference between us may be the character of our music.”
――How is your future direction as a band? Is there any change after major debut?
JungShin: “There’s no change that we value our fans and enjoy ourselves at the live performances.”
JongHyun: “Yes, I felt that we were able to make this arena live concert not only by ourselves but also with the audience, we made it together. I’d like to do flexibly and have fun with everyone without deciding our style or colour.”
YongHwa: “Now, I’m thinking of a song that will surprise everyone, but I wonder if it is acceptable…”
MinHyuk: “It is nice that our fans would play and enjoy our music together, but I want to value fans’ voice, too…”
YongHwa: “But I think our fans understand my thoughts and songs, so we won’t need to worry at all (laugh).
Which do you prefer?
Q1: Shine or Rain
Q2: The Rolling Stones or the Beatles
Q3: If you see a movie on your date, love comedy or action movie?
LEE JONG HYUN
A1: Shine. I don’t really like strong sunshine, but it’s better than raining. But I often write songs about rain (laugh).
A2: Difficult! The Beatles as the music, and the Stones in the meaning that I want to continue long-term like them.
A3: Love comedy. But it’s up to her.
JUNG YONG HWA
A1: Rain. I like the sound of rain, too. When it’s raining, I become sentimental and feel like writing songs.
A2: The Stones. The album that Mick Jagger released recently is great!
A3: To be honest, I want to ask her to see a horror film, but if I had to choose one, it’s love comedy. But I won’t see the one that the hero is good-looking (laugh).
LEE JUNG SHIN
A1: Shine. Because when the weather’s fine, I feel good.
A2: The Beatles. I have loved their songs since I was a child. But I prefer the Stones as a band style. It’s the same as JongHyun (laugh).
A3: Love comedy. We’re on date, aren’t we? As for action film, I go with male friends.
KANG MIN HYUK
A1: Rain. I like watching something falling from the sky, so I like snow as well. I also like being under trees on a fine day.
A2: Although I like both, I choose the Beatles. Their image is nice.
A3: Love comedy, because I think it’s better to see a comedy and laugh on a date.
author: Silun
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