interview: DRIPPIN sets off their journey with [Boyager]
DRIPPIN has finally made their debut with 1st Mini Album [Boyager]
Let’s get to know more about the seven talented boys!
1. First of all, please introduce yourself.
Cha Jun Ho: Hello, I’m DRIPPIN’s Cha Jun Ho.
Hwang Yun Seong: I’m DRIPPIN’s leader and main dancer, Hwang Yun Seong.
Kim Dong Yun: Hello, I’m DRIPPIN’s all-rounder, Dong Yun.
Lee Hyeop: Hello, I’m DRIPPIN’s main vocal, Lee Hyeop.
Joo Chang Uk: Hello, I’m DRIPPIN’s third member, Chang Uk.
Alex: Hello, I’m yellow haired Alex who escaped from mullet.
Kim Min Seo: Hello I’m Min Seo, fresh high school senior in charge of bright snowdrops and innocence in DRIPPIN.
2. Can you share with us about your debut album?
Hwang Yun Seong: Boyager is a combination of word ‘boy’ means boy and ‘voyager’ which means long-distance traveller. It's also the name of an American unmanned space probe. It (Boyager) means to overcome the fear of a new world and start a new journey with curiosity and determination for dreams.
Cha Jun Ho: Our debut album Boyager is a combination of ‘boy’ meaning boy and ‘voyager’ meaning long-distance traveller. It means that we are going on a new journey with curiosity and determination of our dreams.
Cha Jun Ho
3. Are there other group names being considered before DRIPPIN is chosen as the official name?
Cha Jun Ho: Actually, I couldn't come up with a different name. I thought about it for a long time but it didn't come out. So, as soon as I heard the cool name DRIPPIN, I got hooked.
Hwang Yun Seong: I’ve considered it, we have been thinking among us and I also put a lot of thoughts on it personally. The CEO also asked me if there’s any names that I thought of, but it’s not easy. Even when we shared our ideas, only strange things came out and it wasn’t easy. But when the name DRIPPIN came out, I was very satisfied.
Kim Dong Yun: The name DRIPPIN is the name that our CEO gave us. Before it was decided, we thought about it among ourselves but coming up with a name is harder that we thought.
Lee Hyeop: The CEO once asked me if I had any ideas on it before, but at that time no matter how much I thought about it, nothing come to my mind.
Joo Chang Uk: The members had gathered to think of a team name before, but it wasn't easy!
Alex: I have never considered a name other than DRIPPIN.
Kim Min Seo: Among us, we have thought of the names as beetles and butane gas as a joke.
Hwang Yun Seong
4. What kind of music you wish to pursue as DRIPPIN?
Cha Jun Ho: I want to do music that will make me think it's trendy and sophisticated even when I listen to it in the future.
Hwang Yun Seong: Rather than any kind of music, I think I’ll sing variety of new and different songs that will lead the trend in the future.
Kim Dong Yun: I want to do music that can give people joy and happiness.
Lee Hyeop: I want to be a group that shows good music and performance through our own interpretation of various topics and experiences.
Joo Chang Uk: I want to try various music so that we can be a team that is able to pull off variety of music.
Alex: Just like the name of our album, we will pursue music that will give people happiness and explore and discover the novelty of music.
Kim Min Seo: Just like our group name, I want to pursue DRIPPIN-like song with our own colour.
Kim Dong Yun
5. Who is the artist that you look up to while preparing to debut?
Cha Jun Ho: As we worked together, I felt that our company’s Golden Child who showed us great performances even though there are a lot of people, is amazing.
Hwang Yun Seong: Seventeen’s Hoshi and Shinee’s Taemin.
Kim Dong Yun: I always look up to BTS since I was a student.
Lee Hyeop: I like and admire EXO’s Baekhyun.
Joo Chang Uk: I didn't think much about it while preparing for my debut. But after I made my debut, I was so proud of all the idols.
Alex: Stray Kids’ Felix, Han and Bang Chan.
6. Your first impression of each other?
Cha Jun Ho: At first, I thought everyone was shy because everyone was introverts.
Hwang Yun Seong: I wonder if I was in the position to lead when I first saw them. But throughout all the years I was able to be the leader as they were all so innocent. I was a baby too, but everyone else had more baby-like side so they were shy around strangers. Now we are all playing tricks on each other.
Kim Dong Yun: I thought everyone was handsome. If you look now, we sort of resemble each other.
Lee Hyeop: Most of the members were difficult to get close kind of person, timid. So, at first everyone seems to quietly adapt themselves.
Joo Chang Uk: My first impression was that the members were all gentle and considerate of each other.
Kim Min Seo: Everyone looked at me and thought I was amazing. I‘ve never seen anyone like this, but what does this mean…?
Lee Hyeop
7. If you are a superhero, what kind of superpower would you have?
Cha Jun Ho: Ability to stop the time.
Hwang Yun Seong: I'm greedy, so superpower like Superman.
Kim Dong Yun: I want to have mind control ability.
Lee Hyeop: Superpower to manipulate time.
Joo Chang Uk: I want to have the teleportation ability, to move comfortably from place to place.
Alex: Teleportation ability.
Kim Min Seo: The ability to feel 12 hours of sleep even after an hour of sleep.
8. What do you usually do during your free time?
Cha Jun Ho: Usually I go for practice or cleaning.
Hwang Yun Seong: I watch dance videos or sleep. I enjoy visiting good restaurants and watch movies when I have the energy.
Kim Dong Yun: I often play cell phone games or watch YouTube while lying on the bed.
Lee Hyeop: I feel like I’m resting when cooking or doing small chores at home.
Joo Chang Uk: I practice singing or just lying down watching movies.
Alex: I usually spend time with my family or enjoy playing video games.
Kim Min Seo: I usually go for practice.
Joo Chang Uk
9. Which colour suits your personality the most?
Cha Jun Ho: Sky blue?
Hwang Yun Seong: White.
Kim Dong Yun: Orange, not very bright and it's a comfortable colour. So, I think it goes well with me.
Lee Hyeop: Yellow, mild and warm on the outside, but full of passion like the sun on the inside.
Joo Chang Uk: Indigo, not just dark, but a little calm!
Alex: Mint and white.
Kim Min Seo: Red, blue and yellow.
10. One thing that you must do every single day.
Cha Jun Ho: Make sure to put on lotion.
Hwang Yun Seong: Dance practice.
Kim Dong Yun: Look in the mirror and check if my face is swollen.
Lee Hyeop: I must eat one meal well.
Joo Chang Uk: I must shower before I go to bed no matter what.
Alex: Wash my face with foam cleanser.
Kim Min Seo: Brush my teeth.
Alex
11. Will "We Are DRIPPIN!" continue after debut?
Cha Jun Ho: I don't know yet, but I really want to continue it!
Hwang Yun Seong: I want to continue it! Or I'll be a little sad!
Kim Dong Yun: I'd like to keep shooting every season.
Lee Hyeop: I'm not sure, but I'd like to continue it.
Joo Chang Uk: Even if it's not We Are DRIPPIN!, I want to do more reality shows like that.
Alex: Of course I want to continue it! I really hope there will be another season!
Kim Min Seo: I want to do it! I want to shoot We Are DRIPPIN! again.
12. Your goal as DRIPPIN member?
Cha Jun Ho: I want to give more positive impact on the team!
Hwang Yun Seong: To be at the top of K-Pop.
Kim Dong Yun: I want to be a member who brings life to the team and a member that comes to mind when you think of DRIPPIN.
Lee Hyeop: I want to be the older brother whom the younger brothers can lean on comfortably.
Joo Chang Uk: I want to develop my personal skills so that our team can advance to Billboard.
Alex: My goal is to stay healthy while doing all the activities and enjoy the stage with my fans.
Kim Min Seo: I want all the members to be healthy and be as close and happy as we are now.
Kim Min Seo
13. Lastly, can you say a few words to your fans in Malaysia?
Cha Jun Ho: Thank you for your support from afar! I’ll work hard so I hope we can meet often!!
Hwang Yun Seong: We finally debut!! Now is only the beginning, I hope we can repay you as much as your love and support and walk on flowery paths with you. I’ll lead DRIPPIN trend in the future, so please look forward to it. I’ll go to Malaysia and meet with you if I have the chance in the future. I love you so much.
Kim Dong Yun: Hello Malaysia fans!! They say it's not easy to like us from afar so thank you so much!! I’ll never forget your support and will work hard to repay you!! See you in Malaysia!!! Bye!!
Lee Hyeop: Thank you so much for waiting for us for such a long time and we will repay you with great songs and performances! I love you ❤️
Joo Chang Uk: Hello Malaysia fans, I'm Chang Uk and I finally debut as DRIPPIN. Thank you so much for waiting so long. I'll always do my best to repay the fans for all the time that they've been waiting for!!
Alex: Hello Malaysia!! Although we can't meet you face-to-face now because of the epidemic, we will try our best to meet you guys as soon as possible! Take care of your health and hwaiting!!
Kim Min Seo: Malaysia fans~ You’ve been waiting for a long time haven't you..? Thank you so much for your patience. We finally made our debut. We have prepared as much as you expected, so please look forward to it. I love you 😍😍
*Photos courtesy of Woollim Entertainment
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