English Translation of [17.05.2014] Andy Fanmeeting in Ningbo, China
English Translation of Andy Fanmeeting[17.05.2014] in Ningbo, China
Because none of the Admins could make it to the Andy Oppa’s fanmeet, we could only translate the full transcript for fellow international fans!
Q: How have you been recently?
A: Firstly, I’m very apologetic for causing so much worry to everyone (voice is trembling). Recently, I have been in Seoul; exercising and working hard on preparing for comeback. Thank you everyone for inviting me here.
Q: Oppa, did the condition of your herniation disc improve?
A: Ah (cough) First of all…(pause for 2 seconds, everyone starts laughing) Before, it was a little strained due to performances and activities. I have gone for treatment during the rest time so now it is much better. That is also why I have been exercising regularly these days.
Q: We would like to know how Oppa feels and how was your first impression about Ningbo.
A: I’ve stayed in my room for the entire day. Because it is a big hotel, it is easy to meet people if I walk around. But it is not convenient for me to make an appearance during this trip, so even though I’d like to explore the place, I cannot do it. And I feel that Ningbo is very fashionable.
Q: Can you sing a short verse on the spot for the audience?
A: (scratches his hair in a distress manner) I haven’t sung for almost half a year. (The MC expresses that the sound quality of her microphone is better and initiates changing microphone with Andy) No, it’s okay (Andy guards on his own microphone) What should I sing? Propose? (Sings one line before stopping) I forgot the lyrics (laughs, sings another line) what comes after this? (hums the next line) I suddenly can’t remember (tries humming the song with some lyrics again before he starts singing the full verse in a confident manner, all the fans applaud and cheer loudly)I haven’t sung for so long. This is quite embarrassing. (laughs)
Q: Do you still bowl during your spare time?
A: (Distressed state, ponders for a few seconds) Actually, I haven’t play bowling since cool kidz. It is not because I lost the match during cool kiz, but there are less people to play with. Before this I was in a bowling team, a celeb bowling team. That was a team that I helped to set up, but after Hyesung hyung joined the team, I quit. (The fans that attended the FM thought that the translator did a wrong translation for this because of the Hyesung part)
Q: Oppa, when will you start working out? Actually what we want to know is when will you come back…we need to start saving early.
(fans shouted “solo” from below the stage)
A: (sighs) For solo…I don’t think I can do it. I am not confident with solo. Wanting me to reveal my muscles is like asking me to die. I will just dance.
Q: Is Pani male or female? How old and how heavy is it? Do you intend for it to breed?
A: How can the name Pani be a male? (laughs) Pani is a female. She is very old, about 7 years old. She is already a grandmother. Her weight is 2.8kg, she used to be very small, but she has gained quite a bit of weight because I have been preparing good food for her. I have another dog, Juju. When I have the chance I’ll upload her pictures. She’s still very young, also a female. (fans shouted “Weibo”). Weibo? Okay. I think you all will like her.
Q: Will you like a Chinese lady (nationality. Not referring to race here)?
A: Li…like. (looking shy) As long as she’s my type I’ll like her.
Q: When are you getting married? Do you have plans this year? Have you ever proposed to your girlfriend before?
A: I want to get married. I want to get married and propose when the right person comes. I also don’t know…how should I say it? Aren’t there people that propose immediately when they fall in love and start dating? Maybe there is a chance that I’d be like that too?
Q: Comparing to Hyesung, who is better in golf?
A: I am better.When we were playing simulated golf, he would always ask me to go easy on him. I did, but he still lost.
Q: During your rest time what do you mostly do at home?
A: During the absence…to be specific, I’d usually stay at home and prepare dishes, research on how I can make the dish better. I’d usually watch dramas at night. What dramas do I watch? I’m afraid if I reply you would think I am a person that does nothing useful…I really watch a lot of dramas.（Andy gives a helpless laugh) SBS’s Doctor Stranger, KBS’s Big Man, MBC’s Triangle, Hotel King and Dr.Stranger.
Q: What is the type of sports that you like most? Do you meet up with the members to play sports?
A: For sports…Eric hyung likes sports that are the same genre as judo and boxing, which aren’t my style. Hyesung hyung fell in love with golf and bowling after watching me playing. He plays more often than me so he might be better than me now. I haven’t played for a while. I am considering when I will pick it up again.
Q: Oppa, will you read the comments and private messages in Weibo? Are there any messages that leave a deep impression on you?
A: Is this something similar to Twitter? Actually for me, getting an account is a huge step since I practically don’t use services similar to sns (social networking services). I haven’t gone online much recently too. In fact, my home internet services were already terminated. If I want to read (he is referring to the message), I can use my smartphone. But I didn’t do that either. I wanted to, but I try to control myself and not read it. I will wait for the time I am ready to let go, and slowly work towards something positive. At that time, I’ll try to communicate with everyone via sns.
Q: What kind of activities do you engage in that makes you the happiest?
A: (laughs) On the topic of what activities make me the happiest…the first time I slept for 32 hours, I was quite happy. Not lying to you, I only went to the toilet twice and continued sleeping after that. When I woke up…normally if you sleep on 17th May, shouldn’t you wake up on 18th May? But 18th was lost, it was already 19th. I got a scare. I stared at my watch suspecting the date was wrong, how could a full day be lost? When I took a closer look, I really slept for 32 hours. I think that was the first time.
Q: We’d like to know your off screen interactions with your members during your private time, please share a few stories.
A: Like what you all already know, the members are very busy. (Some fans shouted Eric) The members are probably worried about me, and want to communicate with me, but I am the one hiding from them. (laughs and says at the same time) How can I chat with them when I sleep for 32 hours? We have a Kakaotalk and line group. There are a few hundred unread messages when I wake up. If I read all of them, there are no room for me to reply because the topic is already being discussed. If I reply, we’d have to start all over again..yes…that was 2 days ago…so I have given up. Ah…so that is why…ah…(in a cute realisation tone) So that settles it. If I ask if they want to meet up and do something together, the members always already have something scheduled. May is a very busy period for them, so after May…maybe early June? By then most probably we’ll get together and have meetings. I think it should be like this.
Q: When can we see 8 packs?
A: As we age…this is not easy. No matter how I adjust. (gives a heavy sigh) You might as well ask me to quit drinking. Do you want me to quit drinking? If I quit drinking I’d have no means to relieve my stress. Quit smoking? Smoking has nothing to do with abs. Actually the other members don’t have abs either. All the 6 of us are the same. Maybe among the 6 of us my tummy is a little bigger.
Second round: Brought out some food fill with love
(Draws out 5 fans to the stage, Andy feeds the fans with food. Fans also got free olive oil and rice drink)
Andy: hmmmm…. Salad! (He gave to the 5 fans to try) Is it nice?
Fans: The taste is not bad.
( One fans requested a hug from Andy)
Andy A hug? (So he gave all 5 fans a hug and they left the stage) There is some leftover. It doesn’t taste really good right? Just now all of you said nice.
Third round: From the 20 pictures with story of fans, draws out 15 fans to tell their story to Andy
(All given one copy of Andy’s autograph 2jib album)
1. Picture shows Andy’s autograph with message
Fans: Last year I was facing an important exam, I was so worried that I can’t pass my exam. In October there was Andy’s FM so he wrote a message to encourage me, that message gave me a lot of strength and I completed my registration as accountant. I want to tell oppa that you gave us a lot of strength and hope, oppa hwaiting too, We will always be your side and support you.
Andy: Hwaiting (he said in Chinese)
2. Pictures of Andy shooting for drama in National Museum Korea and leave the scene in years 2011
Fans: It was a really sunny summer day to wait for oppa to perform and wait him till he gets back home.(He was in the military service in 2011) I was trying to snap some pictures of him so I waited.
Andy: I remember that, it was at the War Memorial Museum right? Not National Museum right?
Fans: No… is at National Museum.
Andy: That’s why….. National Museum! In Korea there is a National Museum in front of Defense Department. Every year in August we will have a big activity. Every time we gather in there, there will be a lot of soldiers singing and performing. Not sure everyone of you are watching <Real Men> from MBC or not. The performance they show on TV is what we really had here.
Fans: I heard oppa that that day was resting day for you but you rushed from home to just perform on the stage right? Is this like that?
Andy: This picture I remember (the picture shows Andy on the stage), this this this picture I can’t remember what I’m doing (the picture shows Andy ready to go back home).
Fans: You were getting ready to go back.
Andy: Oh! I was on the way back to the squad. Hmmmm, this is such a big difference. On the left picture I am so happy and on the right picture that shows me I am going back to the squad, I lower my head, aigoo~ have to go back to the squad. It seems like that, haha, thank you.
3. A photo of a bowling wrist band
This is a gift from the fans in Taiwan FM few years ago.
Fans: This is a wrist band I always use when I am training.
Andy: You also play bowling?
Fans: Yes, I joined the bowling team when I was 12 years old.
Andy: (being shocked by the fans) I think you must play it well right?
Fans: Do you notice that the band has missed out some piece? I have brought them here today and I hope you can use it in the future.
Andy: Thank you ! ( in Chinese)
(Andy had done an action like he is playing bowling)
Andy: I hope we can play together if we have a chance. Haha. You must let me win some marks!
4.Teentop signed concert ticket, Ljoe signed photo, Mcoundown photo of Teentop
Fans who like Andy and also Teentop, the fans hope Teentop can also have performance in China.
Andy: Hmmm, I can know that you like them much from these photo, Thank you. I hope to bring Teentop & 100% here to have a fan meeting but they are too busy.
(When Andy is looking at the photo, he sung softly , seems like he is really happy to hear fans saying they like Teentop too)
5. A passport with many Korean custom chop and a picture of his autograph with Andy’s saliva on it
A fans had gone to Korea many times to meet Oppa. During the fan meeting at January 13, Andy had left his saliva on a photo when he signed it.
Fans: Oppa had left the saliva on the photo when Oppa signed it during the FM in 2013.
Andy: That’s Limited Edition! I think I was too excited that time. So sorry~ (Watching the passport of the fans) Woahh you have come to Korea for 23 times? ( He counting as he flip the page)
Fans: I have Oppa who can have more activity so that my chop also can increase.
Andy: Enn, I know then. I will also come to China as many as time you go to Korea. Woahh, I think I have to a buy a Villa for fans so that you guys can come and have a special accommodation. If I have earned that much money. Hahaha
6. A photo of the fans with Andy.
The fans have liked Andy for 13 years .
Andy: 13 years?! If I am going back to my hometown, my auntie & uncle will always ask me the same question: “What’s so special about you (Andy) ? Why so many people like you? “ Because Andy has lived with them since he was young, so they know Andy very well. Sometimes when their families are having gatherings, they will discuss a lot about me. I am getting older now I want to ask if you guys (fans) really like me so much?
Andy: Thank you. I look very strong and always think positively right? Actually I am very weak one. Hahaha. I’m just kidding.
Fans: My result was bad when I was studying and I tried to escape from home before, it is because SHINHWA & ANDY then I just can walk through the days. Now I can earn money by myself so I had attended many activities or concerts since I have my own job. I have really liked Andy Oppa for 13 years.
Andy: I had the feeling of hopelessness before too. Everyone will have to walk through the difficult time once in their life. I have once wanted to give up but luckily I have my own confidence! Don’t ever abandon your confidence ! Actually today me being here ( in the fan meeting) is also not easy. I thought of the reason why I am here when I was at the backstage. I am very grateful because I am standing here, sharing our thoughts, chit-chattinh with my fans, all of this makes me feel like I am going back to my hometown, and now I know I have made a good decision for coming here. (For the fans) Fighting, I hope you can get better results in the future.
Fans: At last, I hope oppa can get married faster please. If Oppa isn’t going to get married, we aren’t either..
Andy: Hahaha, Yess. I am getting older now. Some of my friends around me have children already. When I have gatherings with my friends, I always jealous of them when they are playing with their children. I want to get married too. Some of you (fans)are also married right? I saw a fan who brought her child here just now. Hahaha.
7. A photo of Andy Fan Meeting in 2013
Andy had replied the fans question on the FM , she remembered it very well and she told Andy that we will always be proud of them!
Andy: Thank you. I will try my best to be a successful Andy
8. A photo (of the fans) when giving a present to Andy in Shanghai FM
Andy had given every fan a rose since the FM around the corner of Valentines Day. The fans had kept the rose and one presented Andy a model of Ferris Wheel because Andy said he wanted to ride on Ferris Wheel with his loved one.
Andy: Firstly, I haven’t been in the fun fair and ride on a Ferris Wheel before.
Fans: Want have a ride with me? Haha
Andy: Is it ok with me? Haha. I am always thankful to those fans who really love me, you guys have given me a lot of power to be able to stand here. I will try my best in everything and I think this will be the best present for you guys (fans). I will always come here, maybe once in 2 or 3 months. ( I think he already dunno what he is talking about since he had answer too many question)
9. A photo of fans and Andy
Fans: I have just reached here today and I am from Melbourne. I have been everywhere Oppa went before. But SHINHWA haven’t even gone to Australia before and I hope SHINHWA can have a concert there.
Andy: Australia? I have been there before, but just me alone. I will ask for other members to have concert at there soon. I want to have my own personal trip to many place such as Turkey, France , Australia etc.
10. A photo of two big “A” alphabets in orange colour
The fans had waited for buying the merchandise of Shinhwa concert last year. She had sunburnt and she decided to hate Andy for one day but she can’t even hate him for one minute (I understand her very well). (To Andy) So, no matter what happens, we really wouldn’t hate Andy for anything!
Andy: Ahhh~ that time was SHINHWA concert ! Enn, thank you ! I will put more efforts in everything I do in the future!
11. Picture of ending of 15th Anniversary concert
During 20th January 2013 Seoul talk concert, at the last round Andy gave high 5 to everyone, by the time my friend turned, my friend told him ‘Saranghaeyo‘ and Andy didn’t respond, so my friend was really sad. My friend is in here, although she is also one of the 15-year-long fans that can share story but she is not willing to go on the stage.
Andy: I was shocked that time? She is here? Ah! I’m just joking! Are you angry?
All the Fans: (knock their heads)
Andy: Aigoo~ (he is acting cute by using his left hand like fortune cat) Don’t get mad~ Actually sometimes I like that, after concerts I don’t know what I’m thinking, I walked down from the stage to resting room…. (fans shake her head) Ah, no?
Fans: It was FM that time when you were giving high 5.
Andy: Ah, then that was my problem. I think I had drunk too much on the day before. But I have to tell that sometimes when I give autographs I can’t hear anything like your voice is too soft or sometime just awkward. I’m sorry (Give a big heart.)
Fans: Just now I gave you a comb please don’t feel weird because it means Nothing succeeds like success. (hug)
Andy: Go back and pass my hug to her.
12. Picture of 15th Anniversary concert
Fans: I went to the concert with some friends and brought some gift to all of you. I want to show you our feelings towards oppa in every activity. One friend of mine bought airplane ticket and ticket of today but she wasn’t the chosen 15 fans so I am here to help her to tell you that she really really really really loves oppa.
Andy: Thank you. (in chinese)
13. Hong Kong concert last year
Fans: I took the train for almost 20 hours to Hong Kong to meet you and today again I took the train for a few hours to meet you. Furthermore I make 100 Andy badges for fans. I hope you can see fans who love you this much.
Andy: Thank you (in chinese)
14. Beijing concert in 2012
Fans: Because of oppa we fans gather as friends, some of them is in a relationship and some are married and even have their own children. Today I brought my own child here but she/he is in the hotel sleeping and another one in the tummy. My husband is angry and standing outside there.
Andy: That’s good! You all should always do gatherings. Your husband and you won’t fight because of this right? (laughs) If your husband understands you, you get the chance and bring him here and I will drink soju with him alone. Please give birth successfully. Thank you.
15. Andy in 2008 first time having FM in China video screenshot
Fans: That time I was the lucky fan who could be on the stage play the game, when I was eliminated from the game you gave me a hug.
Andy: So scary picture just a screenshot like that. (laughs) and very thank you. (in chinese)
16. Kiwi shape of birthday cake
Fans: Shinhwa fanclub baked a kiwi shaped cake for Andy’s birthday this year. The sugar figurine is still in my refrigerator.
Andy: Hahahaha! You really still keep it?
Andy: Wow! That’s amazing!
Fans: I want to thank you Andy for using the pillow I gave you.
Andy: Hmmm…. That’s weird! (he uses a cute tone.) For example, I brought it from China to Korea right? But I can’t find it at home. My things are always lost, so I won’t lie that my car I place more than 5 pillows. If I straighten the car sit, I can use it for my leg and waist, it really comfortable.
(fans gave him a self-made fan)
Andy: You made this too? When is this picture taken? At where? (Shinhwa Broadcast) Bad memories, ah~ darkness in front of my eyes. Haha, but if the sugar figurine spoils how? (changing subject) Will it melt?
Fans: No, it won’t spoil if I place it in the refrigerator.
Fans: Next time I will give it to you. (All the fans laughed.)
Andy: (laughs) Won’t the figurine melt?
Andy: I thought it’s made out of sugar? Why won’t it melt by sugar? So amazing. Thank you. (hugs the fans) So by using sugar you can keep it.
Fourth round: Stand by Sunho video, every fan holds a hand banner ‘Stand by you Lee Sunho’
(Andy looks back at the audience)
Andy: wow! Thank you (in Chinese) Thank you (in Korean)
Host: Let the fans’ representative give the present to Andy
(a five year old who is wearing hanbok goes up the stage)
Girl: Andy oppa, annyeonghaseyo~ Welcome to Ningbo.
Andy: Ah~ Welcome to Ningbo.
Girl: Nice to meet you. Have a good day. This cake is for you. (in English)
Andy: Thank you Thank you. (in English)
Andy: Come, let’s blow the candles together. One, two, three…hu~~ How old are you?
Andy: Five? Wah, so beautiful~ My friend’s daughter is also five years old now.
Andy: hahahahaha (laughs till kneel down)
Girl’s mother: I am the girl’s mother, I have really been a fan of yours for 12 years. This hanbok is bought from Seoul last time after the concert. I watched from the beginning of the show till the end.
Andy: Is this your first child? (there isn’t an answer to this question?)
Girl: Thank you (in Korean)
Andy: hwaiting! Just now when I hugged her, she kissed me on my cheek (so Andy kneels down again, then little girl kisses Andy again) When can I get this kind of daughter? I want a daughter too. Haha, I keep on say hwaiting even though I don’t have a girlfriend yet. how to hwaiting?
(Another fan came up the stage and gave her gift to Andy. Bracelet, razors, car key)
Andy: bracelet. (The fans wore it for Andy) Ah~ Razor! My beard is coming out right. Thank you. Do you want me to grow a long beard? Don’t want it? Hmm, okay. Car key, I think I need to buy a car soon. Thank you. Thank you (in Chinese).
Host: Are you ready everyone for the present? Then I will count 321! 1,2,3! (All the fans sang a famous Chinese song 月亮代表我的心=The moon represent my heart the little girl on the stage sang too)
Andy: Ah~ thank you! I love all of you. Today is the best day, really amazing day! Really really thanks all of you.
Host: This little girl have a request.
Girl: I want to eat the cake.
Andy: This one? (Andy cut the cake, gave the girl and they feed each other) it’s nice right~ haha too cute!
Last lucky draw: 2 Paris photo album, 8 autograph album of 2jib
Andy: I know it’s sad but this is the end for today. Actually these few days I keep on thinking whether to come for this FM or not. I felt sorry. I am lack of confidence now. But when I came here and spent my time here, all of you gave me a big strength, I’m really thankful. I will work harder and be better Andy in the future. See you next time. Thank you. Thank you (in Chinese).
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