SINGLES Interview with BTS
Some might say that BTS are just ‘elementary school presidents’ [T/N: meaning that they are only popular among elementary school students]. But, they (BTS) have risen to the highest spots at all of 2016’s awards ceremonies with their recent album (‘WINGS’). BTS, who is not embarrassed of the word ‘popular,’ will convey their story with an even louder voice.
J-Hope’s jacket and pants are Kwak Hyun Joo, and (his) shirt is Vivienne Westwood.
Jungkook’s look is all Jang Kwang Hyo’s ‘Caruso’ (collection).
Rap Monster’s look is all Munsoo Kwon.
Suga’s jacket and pants are both pushBUTTON, and (his) shirt is Andy & Debb Courage.
Jimin’s jacket and pants are both Jang Kwang Hyo’s ‘Caruso’ (collection), (his) sweater is BESLOW, and (his) shirt is UNIQLO.
Rap Monster’s jacket is NOIRER, and (his) choker is VLADES.
Composing songs, practice, promotions, performances. A schedule that rotates like a ‘hamster wheel’ might seem tiresome to others, but we think that it’s really fun. Isn’t a job that you have (always) wanted to do such a great job? When I am stressed, I let it out through figures. Recently, I’m the most happy when collecting Kaws or Coarse Toys’ art toys. Moreover, when I am exhausted from our packed schedules, something in my head tells me to continue writing lyrics. Should I compare it to a motivation that continuously allows me to write songs? I don’t know if this might seem a bit funny, but (I believe that) motivation is something that the soul continues to do perpetually, hahaha. It has only been a bit over three years since we’ve debuted, but there are still many things I haven’t done. I say this every time, but I still dream of the day that I will be able to compose with Younha, Tablo, Lee Sora sunbaenims. I also wish to do collaborations with overseas musicians like 6LACK and King Krule as well.
Suga’s jacket is Kwak Hyun Joo, and (his) turtleneck top is BESLOW.
I started music when I was 13 years old, however, while promoting as BTS, I have often worried about my identity as an idol and musician. But now, I don’t get hung up on those types of problems any longer. Since good music is bound to receive recognition no matter what. Whether it is a song that an idol has made or an album that a musician has released, what does it matter? I’m just someone who does music, and my priority is just to make many good songs. Receiving popularity as an idol, and receiving recognition as a musician is the next problem. Recently, producing music with the other members is extremely fun. At the beginning, our rap styles were similar, but now together as time passes, our own individualities are gradually becoming apparent. As we begin to share our stories together, (not only) can we make even better songs, but that process is also really fun. Pressure? It would be a lie to say that I haven’t felt it. But now, rather than pressure, I believe that the word “responsibility” is more appropriate (to describe what I feel) as we always wish to let (the public) listen to even better music. I don’t know if this might sound a bit arrogant, but I think that this is our swag. Arrogance and swag are different.
J-Hope’s shearling coat is NOIRER.
Every time I wrote lyrics, the burden would grow. I suffered because of an obsession of ‘In this part I have to tell this story!” After various attempts, what I felt is that no matter what, if I set a mold (for the song), when I write the lyrics the truth is that the sincerity disappears. However, while composing for this past full album <WINGS>, I again experienced the harsh ‘blood, sweat, and tears.’ This was because for the beginning (track) of the album, which is known as ‘Intro: Boy Meets Evil,’ I was in charge of the main part, so I had to show my solo rap as well as choreography. The feeling of practicing the choreography while barefoot is still vivid. The feeling of the floor and my body becoming one was very memorable. My appearance while preparing for the stage in this way couldn’t help but seem more sexy, hahaha. If I fall for one thing, I’m the style that can only focus on that (one thing). This goes for BTS promotions as well as love. The love that I imagine is one that makes a person into an idiot (for the person they love). If you fall in love, won’t you become an idiot who only knows that one person? Anyhow, it would’ve been nice if we could’ve filmed together with V and Jin. The fact that they couldn’t do this (photoshoot) together with us is very sad.
Jungkook’s shearling coat is Burberry, and (his) turtleneck top is BESLOW.
There has never been a time where I felt uncomfortable while living at the dorms with the hyungs. If anything, if we come to live apart (from each other), I worry about how uncomfortable it would be. It is the same for the other members as well. I don’t feel the need for independence nor the uncomfortableness of dorm living. But sometimes I do get irritated when Rapmon-hyung and Taehyung-hyung (V) are playing games in their room. (Rapmon: “When I have headphones in and hear someone loudly giving out various directions to their team members in the game, I kind of want to use a room by myself as well.”) During these times, I think that it’s fortunate that I’m good at ‘rock, paper, scissors.’ When we were figuring our (new) roommates, there was one room left and since only person could use that room, we democratically played ‘rock, paper, scissors’ (to decide). And I won. Because of that I’m happy, hahaha. So is that why ‘now’ is ‘the most beautiful moment of my life’? That’s not it. As time passes, if I later feel that ‘Ah, back then I was very happy,’ won’t I be able to call that time (in the past) ‘the most beautiful moment of my life’?
Jimin’s coat is Bottega Veneta.
“When we determined that the full album’s title would be <WINGS>, I imagined flying through the sky to my heart’s content. Without determining a destination, I wanted to fly here and there in the wide sky. The ‘irresistible temptation’ concept? During that time, I also thought about when I’m the most sexy. Doesn’t a seducer have to be sexy in order to be irresistible? I think that the other members will give cool responses such as (they feel the most sexy when) they are producing songs, practicing choreography, or when they are focusing on their own work while on stage, and etc., but I am the most sexy when my eyes are swollen. (Suga: ‘If you look into Jiminnie’s eyes, everyone falls into them.” Rapmon: “Innate sexiness is the best. On that point, nobody can beat Jimin.”). Correct. I’m always bloated. Therefore, I’m always sexy. Truthfully, when I am asked questions about when I’m the most sexy or when ‘the most beautiful moment of my life’ was, giving an answer is a bit uncomfortable. It’s because I don’t have a specific moment in mind. I think that the important thing is your mindset. The age I am most excited for? Won’t it be the time when I become the person that I’ve dreamed of (becoming)? Although I can’t exactly say what that image is now, the important thing is that I’m currently in the process of finding that answer.
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Trans cr: Kylie @ bts0726
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