GOT7 keeps it real for W interview + Youngjae's sweet tweet to a fan!

[haetbitmark.livejournal.com]

W November 2015

From JYP Entertainment that has not debuted a new male idol group in long time, GOT7, the 7-membered group debuted grandly in January last year. Be it from their debut song ‘Girls Girls Girls’ and even the song ‘Just Right’ that was released in the summer, they are always simple and cutely confessing, showing a boy(ish) side. This is probably why, compared to their older songs, GOT7 that returned with the song ‘If You Do’ that feels more masculine, seem different somehow. It hasn’t even been 2 years since they stood on their debut stage but during this period, the boys have turned into men. And here, the things that the 7 men have not been able to show, the things they want to do, are still aplenty.

W: You are currently diligently promoting ‘If You Do’. Compared to the somewhat cute and lively ‘Just Right’, this song feels definitely more masculine. What were your thoughts the first time you heard the song?

Jr.: I was on the fence. Of course it was good but it is so different from the songs we’ve been doing so I was worried that the fans would hate it. But after shooting and looking at the MV, I (realised) worried uselessly.
Youngjae: I think this fits GOT7’s style more. The songs that we’ve released so far are pretty much similar generally; I’ve wanted to try something strong and different so I’m excited that we’re able to promote with this song.
Jackson: This song is really strong. Isn’t it just a ‘man(ly) song’? When I first heard it, I thought “Ah, this is our style!”


W: To GOT7, ‘If You Do’ is a song style that fits you more?

JB: Compared to ‘Just Right’, this song feels more comfortable. Since we are guys, it feels more natural to be acting manly than to be acting cute.
BamBam: During my trainee period, I practiced a lot with songs that are similar in style to ‘If You Do’. Therefore, when we first released ‘Girls Girls Girls’ and songs that are lively and cute, there were difficulties. Because we pretty much did not practice for that kind of songs. But now, since we’re able to show to the fans something we’ve practiced a lot for, it’s even better.
Yugyeom: Of course it seems like the fans would like any (type of) songs we do. We’re really thankful for that.


W: Previously, on a portal site, there was a GOT7 fan that said, “If you watch this and you don’t end up like GOT7, you should just leave Earth” and uploaded a “fandom entrance” video. Clicking on the link, it was the choreography video for ‘Just Right’. Do you remember recording for that?

JB: After schedules, we returned to the practice room and recorded it to the best of our abilities and the response were good. For us, when we get excited, we’re usually the type to get really excited. Therefore, we recorded that really excitedly. I don’t really know why the fans especially like this video (laughs).
Youngjae: I guess the fans like it more because it included sides of us that were more natural/laid back?
Jr.: For music videos, it’s been edited several times and it’s a put-together version but for that video, I think we were all a little more honest (relatable). We weren’t wearing our stage outfits, we didn’t have heavy makeup on so we looked more natural/laid back.

W: Have you thoughts of why your fans like you out of the 7 members in GOT7? What do you think your fans like best about you?

Jackson: Probably because I’m honest. How about this? We go around and talk about each other’s most attractive point. Firstly, I think they like Yugyeomie because he’s innocent. (Yugyeom: It’s been a while since that innocent disappeared.) For BamBam, his style is great and he has exceptional fashion sense. His proportions are great so whatever he puts on looks cool. For Mark hyung, his mysteriousness is his advantage. The silence is great.
BamBam: Mark is just handsome (laughs). Also, like Jackson hyung said, when he doesn’t speak he’s able to maintain the mysterious image which is a huge advantage. The other members and I talk a lot so the fans know a lot about us but on the other hand, since Mark doesn’t speak much there are still a lot of things the fans don’t know about him. Therefore, they are more curious about him. But for me, they’re no longer curious about me (laughs).

W: We don’t know if you still remember this but in the early days of your debut, on a rolling paper, you all wrote each other’s characteristic and (that) is still around on the net. It’s memorable how everyone did not leave out “Good leader” when talking about JB.

Jr.: JB hyung is someone who has enough existence (presence?) to lead GOT7 as a leader. Also, another reason why we wrote that was - if we wrote it like that, hyung would be able to see it right? We also included it so that when he sees it, he will be more responsible for the future. Therefore if I were to say it again, it’s this: Half of it is me really thinking he’s a good leader and the other half is engraving (telling) “you are a good leader” (to JB).

W: Then we would like to ask JB. Isn’t it hard being a leader?

Jr.: I want to answer this instead. I’ve looked into JB hyung’s heart (laughs). The answer is, “It’s really hard”. This is because, how much do guys in their late teens and early twenties listen (to instructions)? Just gathering everyone together itself is a difficult task. You really can’t say it’s easy.
JB: But for me, I don’t exactly feel it’s hard. Ah of course, in the beginning it was hard. Usually, wherever I go, I would be the maknae (youngest) so I wasn’t used to taking care of the younger ones. But now, between us members, our opinions matches and we have no problem communicating with one another. I don’t need to worry about any one person too.

W: During other male idols interview, when we asked what their personal goals were, pretty much everyone said “end of the year awards”, “to hold a large concert”. However, there was someone who said, “I really want to earn a lot of money”. Therefore, we’d like to ask GOT7 members. If you managed to earn way more than you do now, what would you want to do?

JB: To be honest, I don’t have the greed to earn much money like that. If I had to have a goal, then it’ll be to provide a home for my parents. Since young, we’ve been very close to my aunt so I’d like to provide a home for my aunt’s family too. Also, it’ll be great if I have my own place, and I’d like to have a working studio in my house. (Jr.: Then you’d need to earn a lot. A whole lot.) It’s not a simple dream. Working hard after starting this work/job, I want to achieve at least that.
Jackson: I want to let my parents travel around the world. I really want to do that before they get older.
Yugyeom: I want to ensure that my parents are able to live comfortably without worrying about money.
Mark: Honestly, there’s a watch I’d like to buy. I think it’s something I can only buy after a lot of time has passed. Firstly, I’d like to earn a lot of money to buy a really huge house in the States.
BamBam: I’ve actually achieved one of my goals. Would I look pretentious saying it out? (laughs) I’ve bought a 2-storey house in Thailand. I chose everything from the wallpaper, floor tiles to the furniture so it’s a home that I feel a stronger attachment to.
Youngjae: If I have a lot of money now, I’ll start with changing the car(s) GOT7 travel in. To a really good car. This is on the assumption I have really a lot of money.

W: In 10 years time, you will mostly be turning 30. Have you thought about what you’d be like in 10 years time?

JB: I don’t know. If like mentioned earlier, I’m able to provide for my own accommodation, I’ll probably be working on music at home. But I don’t think I’d live a life like a popular star or celebrity. I just want to live quietly making good music. Of course this could be different depending on situation.
Jr.: I’ve not thought about life in 10 years but I’ve thought about life in 20 years. Ah, now thinking about it, in 10 years, I’ll probably doing my military service. (JB: Ah, then I should make a correction too. We’ll probably all be doing our military service in 10 years.)
Mark: Around that period, wouldn’t we have married and have a new family?
BamBam: I want to open a restaurant. Right now in Thailand, my family has a restaurant but I want to open my own restaurant. Like how I decorated the house personally, if I could decorate the interior with my own hands, I don’t have anything else I wish for.

W: After the release of your new album, it seems like you’re busily spending your days. Earlier, you reached the studio close to 7PM but for some of the members, you were eating your first meal for the day. In this state, what are the ways you relieve stress.

Youngjae: I like playing games. I play really various games but lately I’ve been mostly playing FIFA Online or Winning. When I’m playing Winning, I play a lot with JB hyung or the manager hyung but sometimes I play with Jackson hyung too.
JB: I think I just sleep? I’m the type to release my stress by sleeping. Sometimes I play games on my mobile phone too. The game I’ve been into lately is ‘Mu Origin’.
Jr.: I like watching movies. I especially like watching them alone. I absolutely can’t watch movies with someone else. It’s important to focus only on the movie. I don’t even buy popcorn. Lately, there have been a lot of schedules that I’ve not been able to go to the theatres so I’ve bought movies off on my phone and watch it there. Yesterday, after a long while, I re-watched ‘Toy Story’ that I used to watch when I was younger.
Jackson: I don’t usually get stressed out. I’m the type to always try to think positively.

W: It’ll be almost dawn by the time filming is done. What will you do when you head back to the dorm?

JB: It’s probably different based on our conditions but in this condition now, I think I’ll be going to sleep.
Jr. I’ll shower first. Since I need to remove the makeup (laughs). And then I’ll finish up the movie I was watching yesterday. (W: Toy Story?) Ah I finished that, now I’m watching ‘The Thieves’.
BamBam: Yesterday too I pretty much stayed up all night, so I should quickly head to bed.
Mark: I’ll first play with the dog for a while.

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Youngjae being a sweetheart to a fan

Background: Youngjae's been using this hoodie a whole lot lately and it just so happened to be the exact same as a hoodie a fan gifted. She was understandably happy about it and every time he wore it, she'll post "thank you" tweets etc. Before they left for Japan, he decided to set the record straight.

He posted on IG before they flew off to Japan:

Even on my own, I think this hoodie is a good purchase; I bought this on my own, please don't misunderstand

The poor fan was obviously embarassed since she was just rejoicing on her own and it wasn't even her gift. After they landed, he then tweeted her. (She didn't even mention him in the tweet he replied to).

Fan: I shall delete it, I'm so embarrassedㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Misunderstanding on my ownㅜ^ㅜ
Youngjae: It was a situation that you could end up misunderstanding, it's okay ㅎㅎ Next time, I'll appear wearing the one I received.

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And bonus perfectly sculpted Jackson met his parents for today's fanmeeting in China :')





He posted on IG:

Family Wang and Bam. "Wang Bamily" ?



Family (in Korean) ~~



Family (in Mandarin)～



#rickywang #sophiawang #family #got7 #igot7 #jacksonwang #잭슨 #王嘉爾 #bamily

SO SO CUTE



I like that the boys are just very real and in-touch with reality. Their answers seem so wise.... <3
Also this is my first post, so hello Omona! Nice to finally join after lurking for ages. Please go easy on me :)

Source: W Korea, @RAINYCODE917 (Youngjae's photo), Jackson's IG
Translations: myself

Comments

[haetbitmark.livejournal.com]

you're welcome <3 i'm new to the fandom in general so i waited a little before translating since i wasn't sure if there are usual fanbases who do it haha.

anyways, i've always wanted to watch a movie alone but i feel like i'll get judged quite a bit so it's been stopping me ;__; i really should go at least once soon.

[petecarl.livejournal.com]

I really like watching movies by myself. Like sunsetsbaby said, try going to a matinee where it's more likely to be empty and people are more likely to go by themselves. You might also want to remind yourself that you generally don't talk to the person you go with anyway during the movie, and it's nice to not have to answer questions like 'what was your favorite part?' when you're still trying to digest the film.

[haetbitmark.livejournal.com]

lmao mostly cause I thought it was nice of him to assure the fan (who was probably dying of embarrassment) that things like this happen? like when she freaked out, she didn't mention him or anything so it was his actions of checking on her that i found sweet? but lol to each his own, maybe it's just me hahaa.

[genhwang.livejournal.com]

So that's why with the random mention! Youngjae is such a sweetheart ;_; him playing fifa & WE with JB is so cute.

And Bambam has bought a house in Thailand?! I didn't know got7 is this well-off?!?!

Anyway, hi op! Thanks for the nice translations! :-)

[chasing-thewind.livejournal.com]

I really like reading Got7's interviews since they're so candid. They all seem like good kids who are developing and maturing well. <3

[mlmello.livejournal.com]

hi, op! great first post.

it's always nice to see their personalities through their answers. jinyoung giving his well thought, almost PR perfect answers, while mark is just being himself saying that he wants to buy a really expensive watch lol and I had the same reaction as jinyoung for JB's "not greedy" answer when he wants to buy 3 houses. I love how they seem really honest every time they're asked something, no matter what. and bambam already bought a house.... good job, kid!

watching movies alone is my thing. I don't even remember the last time that I went to the cinema with someone.

I was just watching their v app diary thing and jackson was talking about wanting to see his parents. good thing that they met up at their fanmeeting.

[kwikimart.livejournal.com]

They are absolutely charming and down to Earth as usual but this "Compared to ‘Just Right’, this song feels more comfortable. Since we are guys, it feels more natural to be acting manly than to be acting cute" pfft
Relax sometimes JB, really

Otherwise I do really appreciate how humble and honest they are, I respect that and of course love their relationship with each other

[fabulousdoll.livejournal.com]

They are absolutely charming and down to Earth as usual but this "Compared to ‘Just Right’, this song feels more comfortable. Since we are guys, it feels more natural to be acting manly than to be acting cute" pfft
Relax sometimes JB, really
I was going to comment the same so now I will just agree with you,

[snowyirees.livejournal.com]

Someone needs to give JB (and Yugyeom and Bambam too tbh) a book on masculinity and social construct. Better yet, put Jinyoung on Yaja time and let him do the rest lol

[mordres.livejournal.com]

YAYY thanks for the excellent post and welcome!!! I see Jackson is using the Joy approved selca pose (inhale/tilt/side profile)! ! release stress by sleeping too - best pasttime ever. I guess Youngjae had to clarify so his fans wouldn't think he was showing favor to just one fan/fangift? Awkward.. but it was nice that he deflected the fan's embarrassment.

[yw7.livejournal.com]

They're such likable guys. I always enjoy seeing how they interact and reading their interviews. I'm not even a stan lol! I hope they can finally get recognition from the public with a hit song!

[audiograms.livejournal.com]

tbh if i was that fan i'd be grateful for that tweet bc i would be mortified.

[snowyirees.livejournal.com]

Despite how diplomatic Jinyoung and Yugyeom can be sometimes, I love how "human" all of them come out during interviews. They don't seem to be pretending to be someone they are not, which is evident because their shortcomings and flaws show, but they have their heart in the right place and that's a lot more than you can say for many people their age or situation.

I love that AmeriThaiKong are seeing their parents so often now. Pros of being big internationally.

[pippopippo.livejournal.com]

Just wanna say thanks for translating and welcome to Ahgase fandom! XD

[missingmisnomer.livejournal.com]

Thanks OP!

[ohcrepe.livejournal.com]

Yugyeom: Of course it seems like the fans would like any (type of) songs we do.
LMAO that wasn't the case in 2014 XD

Thank you for the translation, OP! And congrats on your first post :D