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[ENG] SEVENTEEN’s Dazed Korea Interview (Hip Hop Team)

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Other team’s parts: Performance Team - Vocal Team

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It was a hot evening when we met the first part of SEVENTEEN. It was a perfect autumn afternoon when we met the second part of SEVENTEEN. It was the middle of winter when we met the third part of SEVENTEEN. Now the 13 pieces have been perfectly put together. Although many things have changed over the three seasons, even more things have remained the same. A boy has grown a span more. However that doesn’t mean he will become an adult immediately. On a spring day when the flowers are blooming, what kind of faces will they have? I look forward to the day we meet again. It would be good if it’s during spring. I think I’ll be glad (if that happens).

Q. It’s 9AM on a Monday morning. In the past two months, the performance team and the vocal team slept in to their hearts’ content and met us when they were in good condition, but we feel bad that the hip hop team cannot do that. Thank you for waking up early even though you must be tired.

S.Coups/Wonwoo/Mingyu/Vernon: We had a music broadcast yesterday, which was a Sunday, but we slept earlier than usual so it’s alright. Our conditions are great.

Q. That’s a relief. I woke up after sleeping in on Sunday and saw SEVENTEEN during the music broadcast. It was nice seeing you guys. Today is also the day that I’ve met all 13 members of SEVENTEEN. Congratulations on your comeback.

SC/WW/MG/VN: Thank you so much.

SC: We were very worried before our comeback. It’s because we have prepared performances that were slightly different from our previous album, but had thoughts like “what do we do if our fans, ‘CARATs’ don’t like it?” But many people liked it so we’re very thankful and happy.

Q. Music broadcasts also broadcast quite early these days. What time do you wake up?

SC: I think we woke up at about 3.30AM yesterday. We did a pre-recording at 7AM, had other schedules in between and wrapped up the live broadcast at noon. We also had a fansign event in the afternoon. Fascinatingly, we don’t really feel tired.

Q: After observing the leaders of each unit for three months, Hoshi and Woozi left quite a lasting impression. Now I finally get to meet the leader of SEVENTEEN’s hip hop team and the big hyung of the 13 members. S.Coups. You look reliable.

SC: It was rather burdensome when I first became the leader of the 13 members, but now I feel comfortable. I just think of it as being like a older brother and a friend. They all do well on their part so I’m not worried. Thank you (to the members).

MG: Coups-hyung is the most considerate. I think it’ll be possible to witness the best of his consideration today (laughs).

Q. It’s been a week since your comeback. I’ll set the ground for you, so please introduce your third mini album and the title track ‘BOOM BOOM’.

MG: Although our ‘SEVENTEEN-ness’ is retained in this album, there were also some areas that deviated away from it. In the early stages after our debut, we showed a refreshing and energetic image, but this time we worked hard to show some masculinity in addition to our current image. As we wanted to return with a matured and cool appearance, all the members exercised diligently and did thorough self-management. Personally, according to my taste, I like all the tracks in our album. It’s my style.

VN: It’s an album we are proud of. Woozi-hyung who participated in the producing of the album also said that this album, musically-wise, sounds like it is the most mature and developed out of all our albums. I feel really proud. I think we have definitely become more mature than in the past. This is the case for the members individually as well as our performances.

WW: I would say it is an album that we have paid a lot of attention to. It is filled with songs with a wide spectrum as we wanted to show t

hat all 13 members have a great command of a variety of genres. We all worked hard preparing for it as we wanted to show music with a level of completion.

SC: I didn’t know the members would explain it so well. I’m surprised. The title track ‘BOOM BOOM’ is a song describing the beating of the heart when one is chasing their dreams. We wanted to show passionate side of SEVENTEEN. This is because SEVENTEEN’s strongest point is (our) energy. It’s like the process of maturing from a boy to a young man.

Q. I also listened to the album diligently for a week. The front part was filled with the existing SEVENTEEN-like, bright, healthy and refreshing songs. Of course, I liked it. The ballad track in the back part was rather unexpected and I was shocked at the level of completeness. I’m curious about the song which the hip hop team sang together, 'Lean On Me’.

SC: The hip hop team is primarily in charge of rap but we wanted to deliver our new image to our fans, and our fans wanted it as well. It’s a song that we revealed at a concert before putting it in the album. We are always on the receiving end from fans, so we wanted to give something in return (to the fans). Honestly, everyone’s having a hard time and feeling tired these days, right? We wanted to become a source of healing. If you’re tired/finding it tough, then ‘Lean’ on us.

MG: Like what Coups-hyung said, this song wasn’t made to be included as a non-title track in the album, but was prepared for the hip hop team to show a different image at the concert. However, because many people loved it, it was able to be included in the album.

WW: It’s a song I’m very attached to. When we first planned the song, I liked the intention as well as the general feel of the song. Whenever I sing this song at a concert, I would feel choked up. I really wanted to include this song in this album.

Q. I was surprised because all 4 members of the hip hop team have such good vocals. Seeing you guys today, firstly, the voices you were born with are so nice.

SC: Actually because we are people who rap, when we sing, it’s rather comfortable. While the vocal team members carry the responsibility of having to sing well, for us, we would just have to sing to an extent where we are able to, sing comfortably and assimilate the song in a way that fits us without feeling burdened.

SC/WW/MG/VN: If you find our voices nice, it’s probably because it hasn’t been long since we woke up (laugh). Thank you for the compliment.

Q. We met Woozi last month who said he wanted to include a song for your fans in every album. The other ballad song ‘Smile Flower’ is also that type of song, right?

SC: That’s right. We made what we wanted to say to our fans as well as to our members into a song.

VN: I really like the lyrics of this song. Of course, I like the melody as well. I choked up while singing it during the comeback showcase.

WW: Woozi’s songs and lyrics are impressive. Because the expressions are really beautiful and lovely, I listen to this song a lot as well.

MG: It would be good if our fans could receive some comfort upon listening to this song. I think I’ll be really happy if that’s the case.

Q. You must have felt happy to be standing on stage with a new song.

WW: It was great. I was really excited. I have many thoughts that I enjoy (the performance) these days.

SC: I was nervous and felt burdened for the first stage, but I relaxed upon seeing our fans in the audience. It is physically tiring during our promotion period, but I felt mentally at ease and enjoyed it. I would rather be physically tired (than mentally).

MG: I’m the type to usually not feel pressurised mentally (laughs). I’m happy because we receive a lot of love. It makes me want to show my best image. I have a lot of such thoughts whenever I stand on stage.

VN: I looked forward and worried a lot before our comeback. If that’s ambiguous, when we stand on stage, we get direct feedback immediately. Many people liked it (our comeback), so I felt good. I was excited.

Q. We first met the performance team who, as expected, was healthy, positive and filled with fighting spirit. I thought the vocal team members would be emotional, but they were unexpectedly bright and cute. How are the hip hop team members like? I’m asking this because there is a specific image about the genre called Hip Hop.

SC: I think (our personality) is in between that of the hip hop team and the vocal team. It is important that the members can harmonise well in SEVENTEEN, which has 13 members. As all the members work, they have strong personal opinions, but in SEVENTEEN, we are harmonious. I think our individual strong points stand out because we know how each other feel very well.

Q. Watching SEVENTEEN’s performance made me think ‘you guys are really firm and complete now’. Performance, songs, appearance, everything. It feels like you guys have a secure path to the top now.

MG: Ah those words make me really happy. These words are nice to hear wherever and whoever it’s from.

VN: I think I feel slightly more comfortable on stage now than before. I used to be nervous about making mistakes in what I had practiced, but I feel like I can control that better now. It’s to the point where I can clearly see the faces of the fans that are looking at us.

SC: Thank you. Those are words that make me feel good. You can definitely see the increase in confidence levels of all the members while promoting this album. I can feel it when I’m standing on stage. The energy of the members has changed. However, this is all thanks to the fans. I’m serious.

Q. I’m not just saying this, but I think I’ll remember 2016 as a very important year for SEVENTEEN.

MG: That’s right. It was a year where we were able to try out many experiences we were previously unable to try. We received the rookie award, won 1st for the first time and also held concerts. Personally, it was also a time I felt the conviction that 'This is what you need to do’. When I was still a trainee I thought everything ended when you debuted, but it’s only starting now. I think the year that marked the beginning was 2016.

WW: I think this year will be remembered as a year where we went into positions right before running. It was a time where we learned how to take one step back in order to move two steps forward. I want to show better music and performances in the future. We’re currently filled with confidence and the desire to do many things. It’s really a relief that 2016 was better than 2015 for SEVENTEEN. I have hopes that 2017 will be even better than 2016.

VN: 2016 was when I opened my eyes to a new world. While on the Asia tour, I met fans from various countries and had a lot of thoughts whilst coming into contact with different cultures. They were all really meaningful moments.

SC: When we debuted in 2015, I thought there wouldn’t be a moment that would be able to make me happier, but sorry to 2015, the number of happier days spent in 2016 is many times more. It’s an overwhelming feeling when you realise you’re receiving love from someone. Whilst experiencing things I wouldn’t have been able to experience had I not picked this route, I can promise that I will work even harder. I will remember 2016 as the year of SEVENTEEN’s turning point.

Q. It’s 2017. Instead of SEVENTEEN, I want to hear the small and minor individual plans or goals that the four of you, Mingyu, Vernon, Wonwoo, and S.Coups have. Just minor things. It can also be short-lived resolutions too.

SC: I thought of something since you mentioned short-lived resolutions, I want to work harder. Diligently. I think I need to be stricter with myself.

MG: I want to self-manage thoroughly. I want to exercise hard and study about this and that. Something like preparing to become a complete person (laughs).

VN: I think I should pay more attention to my body. Be it internally or externally. I think that is necessary if I want to promote healthily. I want to read more books and contact my family more often.

WW: My goal for 2017 is to read 50 books. No matter what happens, I really want to accomplish this.

Q. Not long ago, I watched an award ceremony held in Hong Kong on TV. While giving the acceptance speech, one of the SEVENTEEN members said 'self-producing idols’, and those words struck my heart. It wasn’t even something that I had heard for the first time. I want to end my three month-long project of meeting the different units of SEVENTEEN with an obvious question. 'Self-producing idols’. It would be good if you could stay that way in the future as well.

SC/WW/MG/VN: We hope for that as well. Although it’s important to let everyone listen to good songs, we’re writing songs and choreographing the dances ourselves in order for it to be filled with our sincerity. We might promote with songs written by other people in the future, but as of now we are only thinking of sharing our stories.

Q. Let’s meet up with all 13 members of SEVENTEEN in the future together and have a cool photoshoot. Stay healthy.

SC/WW/MG/VN: That sounds nice. Thank you.

MG: Ah, it feels weird now that it’s ending..

Other team’s parts: Performance Team - Vocal Team

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