Unknowingly it’s already been two years since they debut. Telling the tale of teenagers’ dreams, happiness and love, wanting to play their own lovers, and giving out a warning to not test their feelings. Last June, they debuted in the music industry as Bangtan Boys with a hip hop style. They use their unique style that differentiates themselves from other idols to become an idol group that cannot and will not be replaced. This August they released their first full-length album ‘Dark & Wild,’ demonstrating the thoughts and troubles of those in their 10’s and 20’s. They are showing Bangtan Boys’ transition as youths to real men. They once again raised the bar for rap and vocal talent, and once again proved their outstanding musical talents. People are starting to notice and look forward to the 7-member group Bangtan Boys that is comprised of Rap Monster, Suga, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Exactly how much growth 'seeds’ is hidden behind the 'Sonyeon’ in their names? Besides, everyone also wishes to know how long this seed that blooms dazzling flowers will go through a period of 'red-hot’ time?



Q: I heard that in order to plan the choreography of 'Danger’ of your first full- length album Dark & Wild, you had to practice over 16 hours each day. Can you really do that?

Jimin: I feel that it’s hard to do if it’s that many hours in a day. Hahaha, but we try our best to practice for a longer time.



Jin: When we have schedules overseas, we will use the practice rooms there. In Korea we also keep up with practicing regularly.



Q: If it’s like that, then how about sleeping? Jin: We got a sufficient amount of sleep during our activities previously. But there’s just so much on our schedule this time so we don’t have time to sleep. I used to think that when you’re 21 and if you don’t sleep at least 6 hours every night, you can’t function property the next day. I’ve changed my thinking now. It’s nothing much even if I don’t sleep for 2-3 days, hahaha.



Suga: Ah… I now think if sleep is reduced, then fatigue will also reduce.





Q: What are the plans after your comeback? Suga: We’ll have a period of rest after the comeback. We’ll have some show recordings and things like that, but our composing work will still continue. Other members also need to continue practicing singing. We’ll be a lot more free than when we were preparing for our comeback.



Rap Monster: Since practicing is very difficult, we also want to have a comeback earlier. I think that way we can strive for rest and also we’ll be on broadcast shows earlier. “Ah, ah, ah, we finally finished recording our album! Let’s go home!” Hahaha, I think like that. When we’re practicing, I don’t even think about going home. If my goal isn’t achieved that day, then I won’t go home. I will keep on practicing until that goal is reached.



J-Hope: (Looking at Jin and Rap Monster) These two have it the hardest.



Rap Monster: To Jin and I, even if we put in 100% of our effort, we won’t even see 10% of the result. But to the other members, putting in 10% effort will produce a 100% result. So us two need to put in 1000% of effort in order to get 10% of result. Ah, this is crazy (laughs).





Q: And it’s because of this hard work that we are able to see you have a perfect performance on stage.

All: Thank you!!





Q: There’s a lot of steps to the dance this time. Your lower body doesn’t even stop moving. And you even sing live too so it must be exceptionally hard. V: We’re going to die (laughs). Before joining the company, I took dance lessons in Daegu. My dance teacher called me and I was following along to the dance while chatting. We already worked for four hours but Rap Mon hyung still can’t do his part.



Rap Monster: Actually I couldn’t even do 20% of the dance at that time.

Jin: It’s the hardest dance so far. The first time we practiced live, I could only hear heavy breathing.





Q: Son Sung Deuk, the performance director, said in a 'Danger’ related interview that this time’s practice would’ve been big trouble if it wasn’t for J-Hope. He even said J-Hope seems to have a sense of mission towards dance.

J-Hope: Really? Wow~



Jimin: Yes, yes, I think so too.



J-Hope: To be honest, our members aren’t especially great at dancing. Our dance teacher also mentioned it before - it’s not often you see that many members in a group that can’t dance. Once I heard that criticism, I thought to myself that since I’m already at this level, it would be helpful to everyone if I lead the members. I considered that a lot. During the trainee period, I was the practice leader that was more lively. It felt like the members’ interest and passion towards dancing has changed a lot. I often thought that if even I lose interest and passion in dancing, then what would the other members think. So no matter what choreography it is, I will be the first one to learn it and then guide the members. That is my role. Even though there are hard times, I don’t want the members to see it.



Rap Monster: In terms of dancing, J-Hope is more of a leader than I am. Our teacher once said that the only member with talent within the seven of us is Hoseok. Hoseok not only has the basic techniques down, he has even bigger talents. You may not be able to see well how Jin hyung and I, the blackholes of dancing, are like in MV or live performances, but objectively speaking, I think Jin hyung, Suga hyung and my level is even lower than the average level of idol singers.





Q: Haha, you don’t have to say that.

Suga: (Regretful look) Don’t pull me into that.



All: (Clapping) hahaha.



J-Hope: (Looking at Suga) I think he’s probably at average level.



Rap Monster: I get it. Then it’s just Jin hyung and I (laughs).



Jin: When I’m learning the dance moves, as long as I don’t quite understand, J-Hope will come and teach me. So I follow him from behind. It’s been hard on you J-Hope.



Jimin: The hyungs in our group put more emphasize on music. They chat about music and don’t put much consideration into performance. So performing gets put aside and that’s when J-Hope hyung comes out. He reminds everyone that we must dance.





Q: With so much practice, would you say 'Danger’ is an emphasized song in Bangtan’s performances?

Suga: When talking about being on stage, that first thing that captures people’s mattention is performance. We wanted to perform this song so that it’s at a climax in the beginning. Although there’s more songs recorded in our album, thinking about our promotions, we put more emphasis on beat in our title song. This time the arrangement is done acorrding to the performance.



Rap Monster: I read news that said our title song 'Danger’ lacked the mass appeal compared with 'Boy in Luv.’ Honestly we agree with it a bit too. Since our debut, we’ve been showing an image of “we are a group like this so please accept us like this.” We are persistant to our own music. We will continue to think this is the correct way to do so… although not everyone would say, “(Sigh) Wow, this group…” Even so, there will be people that understand us and will like our 'colors.’ The title song this time is also like this. Our first album lets people feel our position and strength. Our intent is very obvious - do what we want to do. I’ve always wanted to say that haha.





Q: “Doing what you want” really suits you. When you listen to Dark & Wild, you’ll realize things that only belongs to Bangtan Boys. All of the songs are really good. 'Let Me Know’, produced by Suga, is filled with charming harmonizations.

Suga: We placed a lot more emphasis on perception and emotions on that song. It felt like nothing satisfactory came out of the first day of recording. We thought about what the members needed to do and what kind of emotions they needed to have to sing this song. We finally successfully recorded the song at last.



Jimin: It’s interesting to work with Suga hyung. With other producers, I usually am a bit nervous. But with Suga hyung, he would say, “(With an excited laugh) Do it again with more emotions” or “Do it again.”



Suga: Other composers don’t directly stand on stage and sing. But since I need to both perform and compose, I need to pay more attention to details.



Jin: (Suga) always guide me with, “Let go of all your troubles! Just let go of everything in your mind.” And because of that I lost my voice one day haha. Also what’s funny was Suga even demonstrated himself. He said I needed to sound like I was singing and crying in the wind - “(About to crack his voice) Girl let me know~.”





Q: Haha. Like what happened in Arirang TV’s After School Club?

Jimin: Haha, I saw it.



Suga: (Sounds like he’s talking to himself) 3 octrave ultra sound.



Jin: I understand after hearing that, “Ah, it’s this feeling. No that one.. it’s this feeling” (laughs).



J-Hope: Yoongi hyung’s recording guidance does not sound easy haha.





Q: I once saw a comment that was written for Suga saying that you’re a genius artist and it’s because of you that Bangtan Boys is able to do things that belongs to Bangtan Boys. I can somewhat understand that opinion after seeing Suga.

Suga: My dream when I was young is to be a producer and a singer at the same time. Being able to do well on both sides is my ultimate goal. There are strengths and weaknesses of both sides. Right now it seems like there’s more strengths. Being able to accurately know all of the members’ skills, I can grasp onto those charms well.





Q: By contrast, Rap Monster is totally a performer.

Rap Monster: It’s like that. I’m totally a performer. Before I thought even if I can’t produce something meticulously, I must produce something great. I only had one month to learn about MIDI. But it was a headache when I first started (laughs). You need to take into consideration all of the sounds and what instrument to use… Ah, although it’s an amazing field, I don’t quite suit it. I still compose songs right now but I usually just 'paint the big picture.’ Besides you have to pay attention the details, do comparisons, and think about it abstractly. It’s like I have to imagine myself flying in the sky.



Jimin: Yes, yes hahah



Rap Monster: Dancing in the sky and letting others see beautiful poses. It’s not easy for me to explain those feelings. All of the harmonizing members have it hard because of me.



J-Hope: Then what feeling is that exactly? (laughs)



V: I also like that feeling.



Rap Monster: When I’m depicting the picture, I would sort everything out and explain it to them. As long as I say “the chorus should be sung like this…,” they would then say, “oh it’s like this.” Then they would sing it as instructed. I would say repeatedly, “yes, yes, like that.” hahaha



Suga: Honestly, I think I suit this because I really like (production) electronics/machinery. I will consider continuing to do production work.



Rap Monster: I really don’t like electronics/machinery. Haha, how nice to have such a hyung.





Q: Haha yes, yes. Everyone is thinking about how to combine and use different types of energy. Now returning to the songs topic, there’s a BTS Cypher in every album. This time, like before, also gave a very strong feeling.

Jimin: BTS Cypher is amazing right?



V: But a lot of people said after listening, “Did J-Hope not participate this time?” It’s because the title said featuring Supreme Boi.



J-Hope: A lot of people didn’t know about me haha.



Suga:This time J-Hope spent an especially long time in the practice room.



J-Hope: Suga hyung and Rap Monster hyung both have very bright styles and their own personalities. I started doing rap when I joined the company. I’m beginning to understand more and more that it won’t do if I don’t work hard. I also sometimes feel like I can’t be the only one that falls behind. So in order to produce an even higher quality album this time I did a lot of research and trials. I listened to a lot of different types of music. I really did work super hard!! (laughs)





Q: We can definitely see that you worked hard. Maknae also improved on his skills a lot. He’s a member that excels in both vocals and rap. Which one do you like more?

Jungkook: Of course it’s singing since I’m in charge of main vocals in the group! I will sing the song perfectly before I think about anything else.





Q: Maknae Jungkook is 18 this year and the oldest Jin is 23. This album talks about boys in their 10’s and 20’s. Do the Bangtan Boys members think it’s representative of them?

Suga: When writing songs, I try to think about things related to that age range. I grew up along to music stories that range from the 20’s to 30’s range. Right now I want to write lyrics that not only represent teens but also those in their early 20’s. Looking at the lyrics from our album, the protagonist (of the lyrics) is mostly designed for me and those similar in age. It’s also the same with 'Blanket Kick.’ The lyrics was written for those around our age.





Q: Besides thinking about the album, has there been any other things that has been on your mind lately?

Suga: Mines is music and nothing else. I don’t like to go out that much so there’s no where to go and nothing else for me to do besides being in the dorms and going to the broadcast stations and the practice studio. Besides I like this kind of pleasant life.



Rap Monster: I’ve been told before to live more like Suga hyung. I think I would be so depressed that I’d die haha. For me, I long to meet different people, broaden my knowledge, and be in a different setting. Even though I want to do things like that, I can’t do that recently so I feel quite regretful. But I would treat it as a stage I go through. For example, our first round promotions for 'Danger’ is over but we still have other activites coming up. Besides, we need to prepare for these course of events once again. In other words, other than the bit of time before and after the comeback, it feels like I’m always at a certain distant road - preparing, practicing, doing necessary things. So it feels like there’s never a beginning and end to things. Besides, regarding such a direction, it’s a problem that needs to be considered - I often feel distressed.





Q: On Rap Monster’s social website, you posted a lot of different types of songs. It seems like you like to try many different things.

Rap Monster: But even though I will listen to different types of music, people around me thinks what I like doesn’t resonate hahah.



Jungkook: I only listen to songs Rap Mon hyung recommends!



Rap Monster: In my standpoint, listening to music becomes a learning process. But even so, sometimes listening to songs makes me very worried. I start thinking that I’m a rapper so I should be listening to rap and then I start looking up rap. Moreover, on days when my mood gets sensitive, I would listen to Kim Kwangseok and feel like it heals my soul. Several days later when I once again feel unsettled, I would search up foreign songs.





Q: So that’s why I say that Rap Mon has been working hard to find a balance. How about the other members? What do you usually think about?

Jimin: Lately I’ve been thinking how how my voice can sound better.





Q: That’s meaningful. Although BTS is a hip hop group, you still take notice of the melody. Jimin: Hahaha, thank you!





Q: Anyway, sitting in front of Jimin, it seems like he and the other members are quite skinny.

Jimin: I need to show the poise of a manly man to everyone.



Rap Monster: Jimin is very thorough in his self management.



Jin: He only eats one meal a day!



Jimin: I was like that before but now I changed it a bit so it’s not that extreme. When others see me only eat one meal a day, they worry that I will collapse and told me that as long as I adjust what I put in my mouth, I shouldn’t need to care so much. But since then it seems like maknae started being like me and eating one meal a day. Now people are saying to him, “Jungkook is continuing Jimin’s dieting style. His body is going to break!!” haha.





Q: You only eat one meal a day? Jungkook: I only eat lunch.



Jimin: I will eat breakfast and lunch.



Jin: The months before debut, I had to endure eating only two slices of chicken breast a day.



V: Before debut, all of the members had fixed menus. For example we would get all of the oil out of the tuna and make a sandwich with it.



Rap Monster: It was disgusting…



V: So Rap Mon hyung and I are always trying to figure out how we can eat something else.



Rap Monster: We’re always figuring out how we can secretly go to the convenience store hahaha. But Jimin never broke the rules once because he hates looking very fat on TV. Every one prioritizes things differently. Although V and I will control our drinks, other members may not. Our thinking is that we may have to control our eating, but we still need to fight and live on, so might as well eat! Actually just practicing our dances is a big exercise so even eating a bit will not make us fat.





Q: It seems like Jimin is pretty strict to himself.

Rap Monster: Yes, he’s very strict on himself



Jimin: Jungkook is even more strict on himself, hahaha



Rap Monster: Jungkook is an alien!



Jimin: I only restrict my food intake to a certain level. If Jungkook wanted to lose weight today no matter what, he would not eat at all.



Rap Monster: But when he sees other members eating, he would eat a little. Have you played Starcraft?





Q: No. I just know about it.

Rap Monster: In that game the marine can use his stimpack. Jungkook is like that. When he uses his stimpack, his HP will eventually run out and die. Before that his speed will become super, super fast and strong. Jungkook is like that too. At first he’ll be like “aaahhh!!” (explosive) and then the next day he’s like “aahh…” (tired).



Jimin: That’s a nice example hahaha



Rap Monster: You can’t stop Jungkook if he uses an 'energy pack.’ It’s scary.





Q: While filming Mnet’s American Hustle Life, Jungkook said he wants to hurry and grow up as he wants to learn how to drive and get tattoos. You seem like someone that will immediately do what you want to do.

J-Hope: I think he’s going to regret if he gets a tattoo.



V: He definitely will regret it!

J-Hope: Haha, it’s probably better that you don’t have that a desire like that.



Jungkook: My desire has lessened. I will only choose to do what I must. Right now I can’t get a tattoo! hahaha



Rap Monster: I think it’s better if you ocassionally use your 'energy pack’ because it seems like he uses it everyday (laughs). I share the same room with Jungkook and he’s just so weird. Everyone has their own bed and their clothes and hats are neatly stored away. He doesn’t sleep on his own bed and always goes to the manager’s room and lays on his bed. When we ask why he doesn’t sleep in his own room, he says, “Hyung, I’ll be late if I clean up the room.” hahaha



V: It’s been the third month like that.



Jimin: I even said I’ll help him clean but he’s still…



V: He would answer with, “No!”



Rap Monster: And he says it in an annoyed tone!

Jimin: Ha~ this is worrying.



Rap Monster: He has such a nice bed and yet he doesn’t use it! I just want to sigh everytime I think about it. I’m not someone that cleans well but I can’t be compared to maknae.



Jungkook: Since everything is on my bed, there’s more room to move around in the room.





Q: Really? You guys seem so perfect and can do anything. Let’s talk about your own pros and cons.

Suga: I’m someone that considers a lot of things when it comes to music. I think my stubborness in style can be considered a shortcoming. I’m the type that works on one thing passionately. Though I think my characteristics stand out a lot, on the other hand sometimes I think fall into things too deep. Since I have emotional ties with this, I often work hard so I can do something big.



Rap Monster: If talking about advantages, then I guess you can say that I have my own views. My disadvantage is that I don’t stick to my views until the end. Although even if I stick to it, it’ll permit others to say, “Ok, this person is originally like that.” But I like to listen to different people’s thoughts so I can never be determined until the very end. I’ve always been trying to find a balance in between. I become someone that change a bit after listening to others slightly. It doesn’t seem like much as a whole but when you need to put a blow out at someone, then it’s a fatal weakness.



Jimin: My pro is that I think positively and con is I’m indecisive. It’s a necessity to think that “I’m right!” but I’m not good at differentiating what’s right. My personality is a bit timid so when I get “striken,” it takes me a long time to recover. I would even pout and lose my temper hahaha.





Q: In what situations do you get struck by a blow? Jimin: When I’m disappointed in myself and think about how much I’m lacking in. I would be in a deep thought about that for a long period of time.





Q: At that time is there anyone you can talk to? Jimin: If I get criticized intensely I would easily develop those kinds of thoughts. Or that it’ll be better if I start all over again.



Suga: I often yell at him. I strongly believe in an 'impact therapy.’



Rap Monster: Hyung not only gives impacts, he even has the tendency to make people give up (laughs).



Suga: I’m someone that doesn’t admit defeat… I have two responses when I’m yelled at. “Ah, it’s like this? Then I’m not going to do it” and “Since you yelled at me I’m going to let you see it all.” But usually the latter shows up when I’m doing music. I was often yelled at before, “You won’t be able to make it,” “You’re not a rapper.” But now I can calmly say things like that. I return all those words to them by proving that I can do it and that’s how I became who I am today.





Q: You experienced it before so that’s why you think it’s effective being yelled at.

Suga: It’s unconditionally effective. If you want to give up after being yelled at, then that person cannot sustain a long career in music. I think that’s the most important thing about our job.



Jimin: I don’t think it’s a good technique.



Rap Monster: There’s differences in personality. There’s people that suit and doesn’t suit that technique. I don’t suit that technique. If I get such an impactful speech, I would want to give up totally.



Jimin: I’ll probably be like that too.



Rap Monster: I think something like 'cheer up!’ would be better.



Jin: I wouldn’t be too concerned over those excessive words. I’ll think what is this and then ignore it.



Jungkook: I’ll ignore it too.



Jimin: I absolutely do not like that . I realn’t understand why one must say such excessive words so I really hate that way of doing things. On the other hand, you will have to do it after being yelled at… so half of it is true.





Q: How about J-Hope? J-Hope: I’m full of sunshine so I’m the type that likes to be close to people. I would be very hurt if I have to suffer through those words and would always think about it. But I don’t want to have people see me like that.



Rap Monster: Even though I’ve seen Jimin hurt, I’ve never seen J-Hope hurt before.



J-Hope: It’s all acummulated in my heart. There’s no return if all that explodes. It’ll also be hard to judge the situation.



Jin: That’s why those that can really make J-Hope angry are the real bad guys.



V, Jimin: Yes



Jungkook: My pro is that I clearly know what I’m lacking in. My con is what was previously mentioned - there’s a lot that I want to do. I always make a promise that I’ll do this and that but it’ll probably end two days later haha. I shouldn’t desire to do so much at once.





Q: Haha maknae is amazingly greedy. Jin said he wouldn’t put the harsh words to his heart?

Jin: I wouldn’t feel stressed out about it. I would totally forget about it after I wake up. Of course I would feel stressed out that day but it’s like nothing happened once I wake up the next day. My con is also that… No matter how hard I practice, I forget everything the next day.



V: hahaha



Jin: I don’t feel stressed but on the flip side, everything I do becomes bubbles hahas.





Q: How about V?

V: There’s a lot of things that I want to try. As long as I simply try it, I would immediately stop it if I think I can’t do it. If I feel that it’s very hard, I would slightly let it go. When I encounter something hard, I would first want to challenge it but then afterwards I would be like, “Aish, can’t do it. I knew it, sorry.”





Q: How about the saxophone?

Jimin: (claps) hahaha



V: I don’t like the saxophone but I learned it. I think I know how to play it? (laughs). There’s just so many things that Rap Monster hyung can do so I want to show off my charms too, but it’s just too hard. There’s many things that you need to do for a long time so I just try it a bit.



Rap Monster: This side (RM, Jimin) is the type that has difficulty in life. That side (Jin, V) is the type that can easily go through life. [Meaning one side is complicated and the other treats life simply.]



Jin: It’s not easy. It’s also complicated for me too hahas.



Rap Monster: I don’t mean that. For me as long as I want to try it, I will start from the basics. Even when I’m playing a game, I’ll look for the guide. After accumulating experience, I’ll think about how to solve that problem. Haha but you two…



V: I’m different.



Rap Monster: He often says, “First let’s try it. Hyung, that character is better?” Simple method, simple attempt. I ocassionately envy you two.



Jungkook: I will give up midway.



V: But that’s becomes a disadvantage in the long-run.





Q: Then what’s the longest thing you’ve kept up with?

V: Saxophone (laughs).

Rap Monster: It was three years! It’s quite hard even interacting with your girlfriend for three years!



V: Three and a half years. Yes, that’s right.





Q: But Bangtan Boys need to continue on for a long, long time!

All members: ahahahaha



Rap Monster: (sarcastic) It isn’t that much longer till we hit 3 years.



Jin: There’s 1 year and 10 months left.



V: It’s good to try it.

Rap Monster: Perhaps you already feel pressured? Hahaha





Q: Hahaha. Everyone is very open/blunt. Honestly for the hip hop style, you can only do well if you are true to yourselves!

Rap Monster: Yes, that style.



V: We are indeed very open!



Rap Monster: I want to work towards that direction. But there’s just so many roles I have to play whether in society or on my own. When I want to do something to 100%, I need to consider the patience of those around me. Sometimes that becomes a bit depressing.



Jimin: I can’t do things like deceiving others because everything shows on my face hahaha



Jungkook: Also deceiving for me…



Jimin: Maknae is really blunt! (Pointing towards maknae and V) These two are determined on things they don’t like.



Rap Monster: I think that’s true.



Jungkook: There has been gradually more problems lately in terms of music and myself.



Rap Monster: Late puberty haha





Q: There’s a lot to think about when you’re 18 years old. Are there any members that sort out their thoughts by writing a diary? I heard in your public blog there’s something call “Bangtan log” that talks about your day.

V: Jimin wrote something like that before.



Jimin: I was made fun of then because of that. I don’t know why I did that. That happened about a few months ago. I think it was because I didn’t seem to think about anything everyday. Although practice goes well, I always seem to have a feeling of “ah, I’m going crazy.” Seeing Rap Mon hyung who’s good at talking and thinks deep, I started feeling like I need to be like hyung. So I insisted on writing diaries for a week. Now I don’t have time to even think about the diary hahaha.



Rap Monster: Jin hyung also write diaries!



Jin: I’ve been writing diaries for two months now. At first it was to write down the lyrics and after a while I thought it was a waste of time. So now I only write important things.



Suga: As compared to a diary, I will write down random thoughts and feelings.



V: I will write down things I’m angry about!



Jin: That’s not a memo!



All members: hahaha





Q: V has an unimaginable personality. But no matter if it’s Danger or Boy in Luv, he has the role where he’s able to explode with feelings on stage. It’s hard to imagine compared to your image now. What are you thinking of when you stand on the stage?

V: I don’t think of anything. I need to coordinate with the members so I just keep thinking that I need to do it!



J-Hope: That’s really a natural gift.



Rap Monster: It’s not that he doesn’t think of anything, he just does what he wants to.



Jin: (Looks at V while talking) You must have other members around you hahaha



V: But I had things I wanted to do before but all of the members stopped me. There was something I wanted to do during We are Bulletproof Pt 2. (Right hand down and left hand cuts down like a sword) I wanted to do that.



Rap Monster: Isn’t that like you’re speaking rudely! hahah



V: I was told not to do it because it doesn’t look good.



Suga: He indeed has a lot of independent thoughts



Rap Monster: As long as we change it up a bit, V will be able to do it amazingly haha





Q: V and Jimin are both born in 1995. Your personalities are quite different. How’s V chingu to Jimin?

All members: hahahahaha

Jimin: I hope you can give me one day. I need to really think about that (laughs)





Q: Hahaha. You need such a long time! Then I’ll ask another question. Jimin is a member that has dancing talents. On Mnet’s BTS AHL dance battle you said the opponent dancer “doesn’t listen to the music.” What did you mean by “listen?”

Suga: Dance is expressing music with your body. Jimin said “listen to the music” to mean the music is expressed very smoothly.



Jimin: I’m not that skilled in dancing so I felt a bit embarassed. But I treat dancing as a joy. Hehe~ When I first started learning how to dance, my teacher kept tell me that “I must listen to the music.” The first, second, and third most important thing about dancing is all music. But although the opponent was fun at that time, nobody wants to watch if there’s no feelings. I thought it wasn’t fun to encounter an opponent like that so I just said it out loud.



V: He doesn’t listen to music but he’s still able to roll like that! You couldn’t see Jimin dance much on the broadcast. As long as there’s a little bit of music, he’s able to come up with some moves. If you watch the broadcast, Jimin has about 2 seconds where he’s dancing! haha



J-Hope: It was so fun being there!





Q: From seeing you today, it seems like you guys learn from each other and is a group that works together. What do you want to show everyone in the future?

Suga: Right now we’re placing more emphasis on performances. Next we hope to let everyone see us focus even more on music. Besides we are a “seonyeondan” (youth group) so we care a lot of growing up. I hope everyone will see that Bangtan Boys change everytime you see us and that we changed for the better. I hope until we die, we will show us growing.



Rap Monster: I hope we can become a group that suddenly causes others to take a breath. No matter where you go, it’ll be music you can take with you. I hope to let everyone see the attitude of singers singing and dancing. To be honest there’s a not a lot of singers that makes you open your eyes and listen attentively. I hope to pull on people’s heartstrings just by listening and watching to a few seconds of the song. I hope that we can forever stay in people’s memories.





Q: Lastly, will you have a Christmas edition this year?

Rap Monster: Please wait a bit! We just past Chuseok recently so it’s a bit strange to talk about Christmas all of a sudden. But we probably won’t be writing carols haha. Right now we’re already preparing for our year-end performances. Since it has the meaning of “working really hard this year,” we must stand on a stage this year. In order to do that we definitely must work passionately (laughs).