#2014.12.22

[sumopapa]

2014.12.22

2014.12.22

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[INTERVIEW] 2014.12.22 Teen Top hints on a ‘separate but together’ 2015… “It was happiest meeting fans”

English translation: @oursupaluv source: http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/naver_view.htm?idxno=2014122210535215770 Please do not take out without permission.

Group Teen Top hints on upcoming individual activities and group activities for the upcoming year, arousing anticipation.

Teen Top met up with Sports Today at Seoul Youngdeungpo-gu Yeouido in the waiting room of a music programme on the 19th to conclude 2014 and speak of their anticipation for 2015. Niel smiled and talked about their comeback after a year of hiatus, “it was happiest to be able to finally meet with fans with our new album ‘Teen Top Exito’”

Niel added, “We’ll be meeting fans with a new album in 2015 and we’ll be having more individual activities at the same time as well. You’ll be able to see the Teen Top members in diverse fields such as acting, singing and musicals. After we’re done with our individual activities, we’ll gather as ‘Teen Top’ and work hard to show you guys the best of us.” When asked about when they’ll be making a comeback, the members stated “we’re working hard on the album right now so that we can meet as soon as possible.”

Teen Top released their new album ‘Teen Top Exito’ last September and showcased their mature manly charms with ‘Missing.’ Instead of their usual refreshing and outgoing image, they opted for a sad and sorrowful melody, thus receiving lots of love from their fans with their different charms.

Following which they released their repackage album ‘Teen Top 20’S Love Two Exito’ in November and in December, they released their first season album ‘Snow Kiss.’ They performed ‘Snow Kiss’ on KBS2 Music Bank and MBC Music Core on the 19th and 20th respectively and immersed us in Christmas celebrations.

Teen Top released a total of 3 albums in 2014 and had several individual activities. The member who has the most individual activities and is most well-known by the public is Niel. He was recently casted as a fixed cast on MBC Every1 ‘True Justice’, putting a stamp on his status as an ‘Entertainer-Idol.’ Niel spoke of his thoughts on the first episode, “It’s the first time I’ve become a fixed cast on a variety show so I’m really looking forward to it. (The episode that aired on the 18th) was the first time so we spoke of our intentions on doing public service (concept of show). It will become more interesting from the 2nd episode. I was pleased as I watched the show”

Chunji and Ricky have also expanded their field of expertise to musicals as well. Chunji took on his first musical ‘Café-In’ last June. Only one actor and one actress are in the musical and they have to carry the show for 100 minutes. Chunji received high praises for his stable acting and outstanding vocals. Following which, Chunji has been casted in musical ‘On Air- Night Flight’ which will run in Tokyo, Japan from February 2015. Chunji stated “I’ve to perform in Japanese so I’m really nervous but at the same time I am working just as hard as well. Please look forward to it”

On the day of the interview, Ricky was absorbed in practice for his upcoming first musical performance. Ricky even suffered a nosebleed and had to stuff his nose with a tissue paper because he was practising till late. Nonetheless, he smiled and spoke to us affectionately regarding his musical. Ricky was determined, ‘it’s the first time I’ve started on a solo activity. When I’ve time, I will watch the practice videos and familiarise myself with the songs, choreography and positioning. Because it’s a musical, it’s the first time that I’ll be showcasing my vocals and acting officially. I’ll show you guys a new side of me”

Changjo became an ‘acting-idol’ as he took on the role of the clumsy yet filled-with-aspirations male lead, Yong Soochul in the MBC Every1 drama ‘Sweden Laundry’ Changjo has always been interested and acting and it is known that he is showcasing all his hidden passion for acting through this drama. Changjo raised our anticipations for his development, “I’ve always had an interest for acting. It’s the first drama I’m doing, so I was really nervous because the character had quite a bit of an airtime. I was able to adapt thanks to the many staff. Recently, I’ve started to hear some praises from the director. I feel good being able to showcase my growth”

Having actively participated in song writing, lyrics writing and producing in Teen Top’s albums, C.A.P and L.Joe spoke of their enthusiasm in music production.  We asked jokingly if C.A.P wrote a new song everyday but his answer took us by surprise, “though that’s not true, I think I’ve been writing a new song every week. Recently I’ve an interest for funky and R&B genres. When I’m done with a song, I’ll usually receive confirmation from the company and I’ll listen to it together with the members. There are also some songs I write as a hobby so I let the members listen to it right away. I let the members listen to a song I wrote yesterday and they said they liked it” 

Lastly, L.Joe expressed his thoughts, “I’m not just interested in song writing but in other fields as well. I’ve been going for lessons and I’m continuously preparing for what comes ahead. When there’s an opportunity, I’ll do my best. I’m living my life diligently.”

On the other hand, Teen Top have concluded their 5-city Zepp Tour in Japan on the 10th and have been receiving fans’ attention for performing ‘Snow Kiss’ and ‘Missing’ on several music programmes and end of year music shows.

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[INTERVIEW] 2014.12.22 Our 2014, Teen Top “we’ve overcome the 4th hill well!”

English translation: @oursupaluv source: http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=312&aid=0000063112 Please do not take out without permission.

When the year is approaching an end, anyone will want to look back on the year, reflect and plan for the new year. We asked the idol groups that decorated the stage to look back on their year. When we threw them the question of “How was 2014 to you?” most of their immediate answers were “thankful” or “happy” It was very much expected of idol groups who have grown under their fans’ love. We asked each idol group on their thoughts for the year and summarised their activities for the year. How was 2014 to you?

# How was 2014 to Teen Top? “We’ve overcome the 4th hill well!”

Ricky: It was a stepping stone. Everyone worked hard in 2014 for 2015.

Niel: It’s the 4th hill. It’s our 4th year. We made it up the hill well without many problems. It’s most tiring when we’re preparing for an album but it’s worth it.

Ricky: We made our comeback after a year of hiatus so we were worried whether the fans would like it but it seemed like they do and we’re on the way of overcoming our 5th hill.

Teen Top attempted all kinds of challenges this year. It was the first time they’ve had a one-year long hiatus and it’s also the first time their title track didn’t put emphasis on their knife-like dance. They may have felt anxious when new idol groups were doing well. But Teen Top was still Teen Top. The painstakingly made ‘Missing’ received much love and firmly established Teen Top. ‘Missing’ handed two music programme awards for Teen Top.

Last September during ‘Teen Top Exito’ showcase, Teen Top set the goal of their promotions as ‘showcasing their maturity, musicality and talents to the general public.’ It’s definitely not easy for current idols to change their music styles and concepts these days. Despite that, Teen Top had a successful transformation from their usual trendy, punk music and was able to put forth a new side of Teen Top to the general public. ‘Missing’ was different from the standard knife-like dance as it had another layer of dramatic choreography and special props, thus creating the new phrase ‘emotional knife-like dance’

It was also a year filled with individual activities. Changjo had a hand on acting in the movie ‘Mak Girls’ and drama ‘Sweden Laundry’. Ricky is taking on his first musical. The youngest members in Teen Top have had many individual activities.  In Teen Top’s first season album, ‘Snow Kiss’, released on the 10th, Teen Top was able to showcase their musical efforts with the inclusion of C.A.P and Changjo’s self-composed songs.

5 years into their debut, even when the youngest members have all become adults, Teen Top still has so much potential for growth. They said that their 4th anniversary signifies the 4th hill they’ve overcome; it’s merely a stepping stone for the future. We can’t help but anticipate their growth as well. We are looking forward to their progress on their 5th hill. 

[nakaxmaru]

Hello. Yuichi Nakamaru here.

I'm filming a music show and other things today.

The whole world is filled with the spirit of Christmas, but the "Shuichi" location I did the other day is for the New Years broadcast.

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It's got a New Years feel to it.

The end of the year is cold, so be careful of your health.

See ya. Gachaan, tsuu-tsuu-tsuu

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冬至，湯圓圓。