akmu on why they chose yg and their experience of being there

[suxaholic.livejournal.com]

Successful sibling rookie duo Akdong Musician recently revealed why they decided on making their debut with YG Entertainment. According to the competition rules for audition show “K-Pop Star Season 2,” the winner of the show could choose to debut with SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment or JYP Entertainment.

The sibling artists told TV Report in an interview, “First off, we made our decision without any other motives. We reflected back on the entire audition process. YG gave us the most freedom. He heard us out as artists and allowed us to experience for ourselves what that would look like.”

About SM and JYP Entertainment, they said, “Both companies taught us well. But YG didn’t try to teach us anything. Instead they told us, ‘You guys decide for yourselves, do something that’s fun for you.’ We liked that about them. They didn’t make us do any training. We used to listen to Epik High songs since way back, but when we met them it was comfortable and really fun. We liked that kind of environment.”

According to the siblings, they lacked any prior knowledge about the company itself. They didn’t even really know who Yang Hyun Suk was. Since they had been living in Mongolia as missionary kids, it had been obviously difficult for them to become entirely familiar with K-Pop culture. “

Before appearing on ‘K-Pop Star,’ we didn’t know anything about SM, YG, or JYP. We looked them up and studied hard before meeting the judges. We were shocked to learn that Yang Hyun Suk was such a noteworthy person in the business. We only knew that he had been a part of Seo Taiji and sang, ‘I Know.’ We even saw his dance practice clip. [Lee Soo Hyun starts doing the dance] It was amazing,” they admitted.

They also talked about how their relationship with Yang Hyun Suk was a bit nerve-wracking after they signed an exclusive contract with YG Entertainment. They said, “At first, we were really nervous. We had heard that [Yang Hyun Suk] was a scary person. We naturally assumed that he would be that way. But when we met him as our CEO and not as a judge, he was even more candid in how he treated us. He took care of us as though he was our own dad. When we had our meals, he would even set out the side dishes for us so we would eat comfortably. The people around us were also very surprised (laughs).”

Akdong Musician also expressed how happy they were with their decision to join the YG Family along with seniors Big Bang, 2NE1, Epik High and Lee Hi. “

Soo Hyun answered, “All the seniors at the company are nice to us. I’m the closest to Lee Hi unnie. But the one that takes good care of us is Big Bang’s Seungri sunbaenim. He came next to us to cook and cut the meat for us during company dinner.”

Chan Hyuk also said, “Big Bang′s G-Dragon sunbaenim was paying for the meal that day, but Seungri sunbaenim ordered expensive food for us separately. T.O.P sunbaenim also said, ‘I want to be close to you guys,’ and treated us very nicely.”

Then Soo Hyun said, “2NE1’s Minzy sunbaenim also suggested that we go watch a movie together.”

We’re really happy to be able to meet Big Bang, 2NE1 and Epik High. It’s fascinating that we’re now in the same company as the artists whose songs we listened to and sang along to all the time.”


Source soompi, mwave

Comments

[torontok.livejournal.com]

The actual cutest.
I love that Soohyun and Lee Hi are friends, awwwww

[hellodee16.livejournal.com]

Aww Seungri is so good to his hoobaes. ❤
I'm glad AkMu are happy where they are rn, they deserve the best treatment!

[jeit91.livejournal.com]

T.O.P sunbaenim also said, ‘I want to be close to you guys,’

can you imagine? oh man...

[bombthebum.livejournal.com]

obviously the most probable reason #STOPTOPTHESUCCUBUS2k14sideways8

[suxaholic.livejournal.com]

he always says that but then he get's annoyed when a hobae act toocasual with him lmao

[happydirections.livejournal.com]

this is so cute!
seungri is such a sweetheart, bless him.
i'm happy that they signed under YG.

[bunica1990.livejournal.com]

They are so cute and their album is amazing. I'm going to start stanning for them tbh. Where do I find a LJ icon?

[turdferguson.livejournal.com]

seungri is so nice and sweet

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

Can I get gd to pay for my everything? It's time to upgrade my car.

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

Well, are you as cute as AKMU?

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

Negative. These two take the cake.

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

Then no car for you, GD is not Oprah

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

How dare you! I would most definitely share his wealth with you!

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

I'm down with this, but I'm gonna need this on paper, with your signature #golddigger

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

I would like the records to show that you started it. Those are fighting words, bb. #MinoSucks

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

I'm just being cautious, didn't this EXO drama teach us something??? #WavesLovesMino2k14 #WavesOfMinoOTP4LIFE

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

I legit had to Google Winner to make sure I got his name right. Look at those hashtags, all those lies. So bold, this bb onions.

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

I'm crying right now, someone must be cutting ONIONS (and breaking their soft hearts </3)

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

(http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/angiemed4/media/top%20pics/tumblr_m3eujl77WL1qjnysgo1_500_zpse72b84cd.gif.html)

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

#BestMaknaeInTheWorld

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[missaoki.livejournal.com]

LMAO I love your gif!

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

#Okay???

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

Umm...there should not be any question marks...that is a statement, not a question. Nobody loves BigBang as much as that bb panda. Just look at the way he aspires to choom. Besides, as I mentioned before, you're the seungri to my top. #BestEver

(http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/angiemed4/media/tumblr_mi1pevrQPi1qh3hzmo1_400_zpsf4d22f9a.gif.html)

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

Awwwww, have my fave Seungri gif evaaaaa <3
#WavesOfOnionOTP #bbWaves

[bombthebum.livejournal.com]

I live for your cute little squabbles as much as Iive for TOP

#amisufficientlycreepyyet

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

lol I forget that other people can see this.

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

Thank you, kind fan <3
We accept fan gifts btw

[maishi-obuki.livejournal.com]

I would borrow his clothes

GD let me have some of your jackets~

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

AKMU posts give me cavities <333333

[boiinks2.livejournal.com]

That company dinner sounds cute.

Seungri seems like he could get along with pretty much anybody. This social butterfly!

[hipployta.livejournal.com]

Seungri...future music company CEO

Why is AkMu so cute

[hyemint.livejournal.com]

soohyun/hayi duet please

[confuqued.livejournal.com]

I finally listened to some of their tracks. They are so good!

[woohyun.livejournal.com]

cries my bbs so cute ;W;

[yolleh.livejournal.com]

But the one that takes good care of us is Big Bang’s Seungri sunbaenim. He came next to us to cook and cut the meat for us during company dinner.

[bebita19.livejournal.com]

Yas! #PANDA4CEO

[magicpineapple.livejournal.com]

They are so freaking adorable, & every interview makes me like them more.

[bebita19.livejournal.com]

This was a very cute read.

[canxi.livejournal.com]

Adorable. Gotta hand it to Seungri always there to ease tension and make people feel comfortable.

Just want to hug these two. I didn't know they were missionary kids. I wonder if they moved around a lot. T__T

[skystealers.livejournal.com]

it's so cute to know that everyone's taking care of them and that they feel comfortable :3 all the best for these babies!

[mollyana.livejournal.com]

I like this two so much hope their future is also bright <3 Ofcourse Seungri would demand expensive meals for them when GD pays the meal. Gotta adore Ri taking care of the youngers.

[gardevoiir.livejournal.com]

ready to stan the hell out of this pair tbh

[ellessun.livejournal.com]

I finally got a chance to listen to their album today, and it is amazing! Love love love them and wishing them much success :)

The interview is too sweet and cute for words.

[21banged.livejournal.com]

Flawless perfect children omg now I'm kind of glad they chose YG, it sounds like they were really nice and lenient with the kids.

Also NAWWWWWW I would do anything to have YG Fam dote on me o m g

Needing a Minzy x Soohyun x Hayi collab like plz plz YG make it happen

[mrsdracula.livejournal.com]

their album is great! I hope they'll be around for a long time

[u-niverse.livejournal.com]

this post warms my heart so much <3

[fireandbread.livejournal.com]

This is really cute ^^ I would dote on my AkMu babies too

YG is not THAT big of an asshole guys lol

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Big Bang is lucky to have Seungri, bb knows how to network. He already has GD on tap and the future grooming of AKMU has begun and his evil plan to usurp the company from under YG's ass has begun. You'll never see it coming.