b.a.p who dreams of ‘conquering the world’, “they’re actually shy men

[woohyun.livejournal.com]

You’ll have to wrap away the prejudiced idea that they’re ‘strong’ men.

The 6 membered male group that appeared last January like a comet with their debut song, ‘Warrior’, B.A.P, garnered interest as they met with a total of 20,000 fans through their Pacific tour. Were their strong vocal styles and sounds that make it seem like they’re roaring, power dances that bend all the limbs in their bodies, and make-up full of masculine charms the fault behind leaving a strong first impression. These six young males were full of shyness and purity when they showed their ordinary (?) faces.

- BADMAN, A Warning Sent to Bad Guys

Since their debut, B.A.P threw many messages about society through songs like ‘Warrior’ and ‘One Shot’ Their new album’s title song, ‘BADMAN’, is a song that also relates to something like this. Their leader, Bang Yongguk (23), who has continuously participated in writing lyrics and composing songs, participated in the entire production of the album this time around. “I think there the amount of shocking crimes are increasing as I watch the news lately. Horrible events like these are so easily forgotten, so I wrote about the anger towards that and how I feel for the innocent victims."

Their music video is on a whole different level. Along with the prereleased songs, ‘Hurricane’ and ‘Coffee Shop’, the music videos for the triple title songs were all filmed in the United States. ‘BADMAN’ was filmed to a blockbuster level as it was filmed in Detroit, which is famous for being the filming area for the movie, ‘Transformers’, with around 100 native extras. Daehyun (20) said, “Although it was difficult since we filmed it for a week while going around America, New York, San Francisco, and Las Vegas along with others was really nice. It was a meaningful time for use to feel a lot and grow."

Official promotions for B.A.P’s ‘BADMAN’ will start on the 9th through KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’. Youngjae (19), who is feeling a pleasant nervous feeling about their first broadcast ahead, said, “During the stage that’ll last for around 4 minutes, I hope to make people linger for more to the point where they can’t look away from us."



- Laughing While Watching ‘Real Men’ at the Dorms That Are Like Barracks

Starting from before their debut, the members have been dorming with each other for about 2 years now. While living like people in barracks with 3 bunk beds placed in one room, everyone’s sleeping habits are obvious. Himchan (23) and Zelo (17) are said to be so close that they even talk to each other while sleeping. “I came in to go to sleep, but they were talking back and forth with each other while sleeping. Although it’s an unbelievable sight, they did that for a long time. Haha. (Bang Yongguk)"

It’s important to eat fully if they want to do intense choreography. Although they normally order food at the dorms, they occasionally cook as well. ‘B.A.P’s official chef’ is Himchan. He personally made ‘jangjorim (T/N: meat and/or eggs broiled in soy sauce) butter bibimbap (mixed rice)’ for Jongup (18) who had his college entrance exams last year. “Himchan hyung’s cooking specialty is using ham, ramyun soup powder, or MSG, but it honestly tastes good. However, hyung has a gourmet taste, so it costs a lot of money when he cooks. For chips or anything really, he has to open them and taste them all. (Jongup)"

When they’re all resting, they enjoy variety programs such as SBS ‘Running Man’, MBC ‘Infinity Challenge’, or ‘Sunday Night’. “The program we’re obsessed with lately is ‘Sunday Night’s - Real Men’. We’re all too shy when we go on variety programs, so we freeze up, but I think we’d be able to do ‘Real Men’. You can probably tell from watching our choreogrpahy, but the members’ stamina isn’t of average. (Youngjae)" The member that all the members recommended for ‘Real Men’ was Bang Yongguk. Himchan laughed and said, “You can tell from just looking, but he’s the type for the military."



- Six Members, Six Colors, Ideal Types “Pretty eyes and good at cooking"

As of the 4th, B.A.P’s official fancafe records 100,552 members. We were curious about the ideal types of the six males who gained 100,000 fans in just a year a year, and are showing an incredible growth rate.

"I’m attracted to people with pretty people. I recently saw a movie called ‘In Time’ with the members, but I was almost sucked inside the TV after seeing the eyes of the main female star, Amanda Seyfried. I like eyes that somewhat draw you in. (Youngjae)", “Well a girl that’s good at cooking would probably be the one to like, right? I like eating, but my mom’s bad at cooking. My family begs her to not make side dishes and to just buy them. Haha. (Daehyun)", “I like a girl who has pretty eyes and can cook well. Thankfully, my mom’s from Jeolla-do Mokpo, so she’s good at cooking. Haha. (Zelo)", “Although I don’t have a certain ideal type, I like people who I can be with for 24 hours and not be bored. Fun and pretty as well. (Jongup)", “I like charming girls. Liking girls with pretty faces was me of a younger age, but I like charming girls that allow me to feel like my heart matches well with them. (Himchan)", “Girls who follow public etiquettes well. I’m attracted to feminine women who follow fundamental rules." (Yongguk)

B.A.P will be having their official Japanese debut during the later half of the year. They’re also currently planning a Pacific tour to go towards more countries for next year. Daehyun said, “When we debuted, our slogan was to ‘conquer the world’. At that time, it was an enormous dream, but I think a realistic potential has been formed about it. I hope for ‘BADMAN’ to become a base towards growing a step more as a singer."


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Comments

[jjang-intae.livejournal.com]

They sound like such a lovely bunch. And obviously Dae wants a girl who can cook. Himchan likes younger girls, do you mind 8 years younger?

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

I would love to see Yongguk on Real Men.

Do they still live in Secret's old dorm or is that a myth? I hope it is because 6 people living in that gross house is just...

[sakura-holic.livejournal.com]

Yes they do live in that dorm. Someone said that Secret got a new dorm and the old one went to the boys. Of course things could be different now.... But mostly it's that dorm :/

[couturevibes.livejournal.com]

So precious!!!

Yongguk:Girls who follow public etiquettes well. I’m attracted to feminine women who follow fundamental rules.

urgh take me now!!

just gunna leave this here for ya'll bc of reasons... my 2 faves <3

[slaughtermatic.livejournal.com]

Meh, what's to like about a statement that basically says that he likes women who know their place?

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

He's said before that he likes girls who are morally upright (being kind to the elderly etc.) and that he'd want someone he can connect with on that level so that's what I got out of "public etiquette" and "fundamental rules" - someone with morals.

[slaughtermatic.livejournal.com]

I hope so tbh, I've read so many of these and everyone always says ~feminine when talking about etiquette and shit and I'm always like what does that mean tho? Might be lost in translation.

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

Yeah I get that it can sound really ambiguous because more often than not when they say they want someone feminine it usually follows with what they want their gf/wife to do for them. I'd probably rme at Yongguk's answer if I didn't know the context/read stuff he's said before about what he looks for in a significant other.

[sakura-holic.livejournal.com]

I thinks its more like women who bother to pick up litter on the street if they see it and throw it in the bin or women who raise their hands while crossing the roads. Also women who love kids cause he did say that he wanted to adopt children from all over the world.

[slaughtermatic.livejournal.com]

Might be, might be, but lbr this question usually gets shady answers, throwing feminine around like it means anything.

[sakura-holic.livejournal.com]

I just looked up 'feminine' cause I am not too sure what exact context can you actually use it and I am confused. The word means "characterized by or possessing qualities generally attributed to a woman" soooo basically it means acting like a women how women normally do (sometime we hear people saying like that guy is so feminine)
I think they just throw the word feminine around because they are not sure of what to say like they dont want to specify.
Shady answers? Like what? I wanna know.

[slaughtermatic.livejournal.com]

Usually "feminine" is followed by "I want her to cook and clean and make me babies" in various wordings. There is no way women "normally" act, they act whatever way is normal to them, yet that word is connected to all these expectations that women as a whole group should not have put on them. There are a lot of ways to interpret feminine, but generally when someone says they want a ~feminine woman they usually mean someone to take care of their shit and smile sweetly and be quiet, and I've heard a lot of idols try it when asked their ideal type, talking about how they want her to dress demurely so other guys don't look at her. I rme when people call guys feminine as well because what the hell is that, exactly? I'm willing to chalk this up to kind of iffy sounding translation but that's basically why I interpreted it the way I did.

[joong-ki.livejournal.com]

I would give him the benefit of the doubt because of what he has mentioned before [I don't like the word feminine either]. He has previously said that his ideal type is someone with high morals/ethical, which I understand because he is really big on social issues himself. He isn't very detailed in his descriptions and I have yet to hear him say something that sexist.

He also doesn't seem to be the type that would think that way, he seems generally very opened and willing to educate himself about different issues and I would hope that gender issues would be something he would be educated on.

[slaughtermatic.livejournal.com]

Then I will give him the benefit of the doubt, and be happy that he's a part of the solution. :) Lol I really WANT people to be awesome, I just have my trigger words and assume the worst and am unfortunately sometimes right.

[joong-ki.livejournal.com]

Don't worry I do too. ^^. I already know what male idols usually connote the word feminine to and I tend to give them the side-eye when they say stuff like that. I am hoping BYG knows better and doesn't disappoint us on this.

[sakura-holic.livejournal.com]

Oh I see. I get it now. But we'll never know what he means until he specifies or starts dating(?)
When I see a idol saying they want a feminine women I just assume they want cute girls going 'Oppa oppa' or something....

[black-green.livejournal.com]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW , I just wanna Squish them




ANd if only TS cut their budget on MVs, the boys might be able to move into a new dorm without having to share one room to sleep in.

[yeolcarp.livejournal.com]

wow that bit about zelo and himchan sleep talking, i knew that they did that but i didn't actually think they had conversations with each other literally lol it must be a cute sight.

[sakura-holic.livejournal.com]

OMG the squishes and cute in this interview （-＾〇＾-）
I can totally see Yongguk on Real Men!
Himchan and Zelo talking to each other awwww Its like mother and son. I can totally imagine this and I am dying of the imagination о(ж＞▽＜)ｙ ☆
HIMCHAN! You like young girls huh ԅ(≖‿≖ԅ) (how about 7 yrs)
Yongguk I love you but I dont follow public etiquettes well. You'll totally judge me (but I still love you)
AND OMFG! Some people went to the pre-recording and they said we are totally not ready for the shit load of hotness that's gonna hit us! HALP!!

[swhyeon1991.livejournal.com]

I love how genderless Jongup is describing his ideal lol. Chef Kim ♥

[http://users.livejournal.com/___varying/]

But we all know Jongup is Himchan's favoured child lol. (Though this may no longer be true after that MSG revelation...)

Lmao 'I like eating, but my mom’s bad at cooking'. #DaeProblems

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

#DaeProblems

the struggle is real, no wonder he is so hungry all the time

[slaughtermatic.livejournal.com]

Liking girls with pretty faces was me of a younger age, but I like charming girls that allow me to feel like my heart matches well with them

healthy and mature tbh

[clayray3290.livejournal.com]

I want video documenting Himchan and Jello's sleep convos, thank you.

It's hilarious that Daehyun's mom can't cook and he loves eating so much.

[mjspice.livejournal.com]

lol @ the title.

I can't wait tho.