Lee Byung Hun Responds to Dating Evidence in Court: “It Was a Joke”

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Actor Lee Byung Hun has finally appeared in court as a witness to testify against the women who blackmailed him earlier this year.

Lee Byung Hun showed up at the courtroom on November 24 for the second hearing, accompanied by six to seven individuals including his manager and his bodyguard.

At the trial, Lee Byung Hun explained how he came to know the two women, as well as the events leading up to the blackmailing.

When the accused Lee Ji Yeon submitted Kakaotalk messages between her and Lee Byung Hun as evidence to prove that they were in a relationship, Lee Byung Hun replied by saying, “It was a joke,” and “I don’t remember.”

This trial was carried out in private due to the fear of further defamation of the witness testifying, as decided by the court.

Leaving the courtroom after a three-hour hearing, Lee Byung Hun told the media, “I’ve answered honestly, and now I will wait for the final verdict.”

See also:

Lee Byung Hun to Appear in Court as Witness Against Blackmailers

Article: Lee Byung Hun attends court trial, replies to evidence of his relationship with Lee Ji Yeon with "It was a joke..." 'ridiculous excuse'

Source: Sports Seoul via Nate

Model Lee Ji Yeon's reps submitted KakaoTalk evidence of their conversation together to prove that they were "in a relationship" to which Lee Byung Hun replied, "It was a joke... I don't remember."

1. [+1,235, -17] It can't get more embarrassing for him than this

2. [+914, -20] He's so shameless...

3. [+860, -17] You should be embarrassed with yourself

4. [+107, -0] All this time, it took him and his lawyers to rack their heads together to come up with the excuse of 'it was a joke'.....

5. [+90, -0] But him admitting to the texts as a joke or that he doesn't remember means that the evidence is true ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

6. [+71, -0] Giving them the money they demanded would be better than the embarrassment he's facing now

8. [+68, -1] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Is he serious right now... I hope Lee Min Jung reads this article and wakes up to reality. Nah, if she saw reality, she wouldn't still be married to him right now. She's the same as him at the end of the day.

9. [+60, -1] If he's like this while married with a beautiful wife, I wonder how much dirtier he was as a bachelor.

10. [+59, -0] He's proof that just because you grow older doesn't mean you're an adult.


Source: Soompi 1 2 & Netizenbuzz

Mods: Please ignore my previous post!!

Kyuhyun to release Chinese version of "At Gwanghwamun" + video updates

[yukahoo.livejournal.com]

Super Junior’s Kyuhyun has gained a lot of popularity as a solo artist since he revealed that he will release the Chinese version of “At Gwanghwamun.”

The idol revealed his plan at the Super Junior world tour “Super Show 6′′ in Beijing last Saturday. “I’ve actually been really busy lately. Do you all like my first solo album? I’ve prepared a present. As ‘At Gwanghwamun’ received so much love from everyone, I’m now preparing for the Chinese version. I hope everyone likes my songs. Thank you all,” said Kyuhyun.

Moreover, he revealed the plan again at SBS’s “Cultwoshow” radio today where he and fellow Super Junior M member Zhoumi attended as a guest. He added that the Chinese version might be release this week.

“At Gwanghwamun” has received a lot of love from the public and has won three trophies from TV music programs, namely Mnet’s “M! Countdown,” KBS’s “Music Bank,” and MBC’s “Music Core.”

SBS Power FM Cultwo Show

At Gwanghwamun

It was the DJ's idea for Kyuhyun to sit like that. Watch him try to wiggle his way out for the climax.

Kyuhyun sings a bit from his musical The Days

Amazing resonance.

Abnormal Summit

Kyuhyun & Sung Si-Kyung - Two People

Kyuhyun is a well-known SSK fanboy but as far as I know this is the first time he has sang together with him.

Pops In Seoul

BTS of the 'At Gwanghwamun' MV

Mnet M!Countdown PD Cam

Kyuhyun's first music show win

KBS Open Concert - Fancams

Flying, Deep Into the Night

At Gwanghwamun

Sources:

xin.msn.com
Kyuhyun's Official Website
star blossom
Ballad Prince
JTBC Entertainment
유히(@sjyh4)
Mnet
Iris Kyu 1 | 2

141125 SBS MTV The Show

[stutterflies.livejournal.com]

Winners Announcement

( Watch the performances! )

sources: MM Central HD60, bestiz 베스티즈, 최원영

Mamamoo "Piano Man" BTS Photos!

[hyunbiased.livejournal.com]

( More Beauty )

Source: Mamamoo FB

Looks like they had a lot of fun!

Wa$$up "Showtime" Concept Photos

[hyunbiased.livejournal.com]

( Individual Shots )

( Group Shots )

Source: Wa$$up FB (1, 2)

I felt like posting pics of pretty ladies today idk

Teaser: Kim Yeonwoo "Melt Away"

[hyunbiased.livejournal.com]

Source: Mystic89 YT

Bet he's sad it's not a dance track

Sunny Hill "Here I Am" Comeback Post!

[hyunbiased.livejournal.com]

( Pics )

Sources: 1theK, @_SunnyHill (1, 2, 3), @1theK

Sad that it's not the 2nd half of their album but I'll take what I can get

Speaking of Loen, History seems to be gearing up for a Japanese debut, they just launched the fanclub

Agency CEO Ruled Not Guilty for Sexual Assault of 15yo Girl, Elicits Heavy Criticism from Public

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

( TRIGGER WARNING )

Soompi, hankookilbo, khan, ahatv, tvchosun

MBK/CCM's Shannon William released teaser for her debut MV

[twinkystar16.livejournal.com]

Source: 우상균

Choi Jin Hyuk's Childhood Photos to Slay Y'All

[vforvera.livejournal.com]

Choi Jin Hyuk's new drama, Pride and Prejudice, has been quietly slaying the Monday/Tuesdays drama ratings. Well now his agency, Red Brick House, is planning to slay his fans with adorableness by recently releasing personal childhood photos of Choi Jin Hyuk as a toddler. It's hard to believe there was a time when that tall delicious 6 ft plus of a manhunk was also a shortiepie. But we finally have visual proof.

From this adorableness:


To this eyecandy:


See below the cut for more adorable childhood photos from Choi Jin Hyuk's collection.
( Adorableness under the cut ... )

Credit: RedBrickHouse Facebook (for the baby photos) | kpopstarz (for the drama ratings)

OP's comment: God he's gorgeous, can we have Choi Jin Hyuk photo appreciation post?

A Pink Oven Radio Ep. 2 and Melon Showcase

[princetabi.livejournal.com]

source: 1theK

( Showcase )

source: 1theK



x

Return of Superman, E50

[crack.livejournal.com]

kbsworld

AoA reveals they've been paid $0 since debut despite working every day

[bunica1990.livejournal.com]

Girl group AOA has not yet been paid by its management agency despite working every day, the members said Tuesday.

Asked on SBS’ radio’s “Cultwo Show” about whether their financial status had changed after their debut, the group replied that it only received pocket money from the agency’s owner.

“We haven’t received the official pay yet, but last time our boss gave us enough pocket money to go clothes shopping,” the group said.

( Full article here )

( netizens )

Source: kpopherald, netizenbuzz, newsen via nate

Big Bang’s G-Dragon Avoids Discussing Dating Rumor with Kiko Mizuhara

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

Big Bang’s G-Dragon opened up on his recent dating rumor with model Kiko Mizuhara.

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Taeyang attended a roundtable interview on November 25 in a café in Mapo-gu during which the reporters brought up, “The pictures of you with Kiko Mizuhara were revealed recently.”

( more )

( netizens )

source: mwave, netizenbuzz, nate

GDYB on Big Bang comeback, romance, Winner, IKON and more

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

( G-Dragon Says Big Bang Comeback Will Be Postponed Until 2015 )

( Big Bang′s G-Dragon Doesn′t Dream of a Fairy-Tale Romance )

( Big Bang’s Taeyang Shares His Thoughts on Winner and iKON )

( Big Bang’s Taeyang Praises G-Dragon’s Good Natured Character )

source: mwave 1 2 3 4

BtoB's adventures in Japan - The Beat ep9 (subbed)

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

source: theunitedcube

Guckkasten - Transformation MV

[aki-san.livejournal.com]

Guckkasten Official

Why China Spent More On ‘Pinocchio’ Than ‘You Who Came From The Stars’

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

"You Who Came From The Stars," starring Kim Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun, was a big hit in China. But "Pinocchio," starring Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye, is expected to become even bigger.

At least that's the conclusion you can draw from the export price being paid for each of the episodes of the currently running drama. Each episode is being sold for $280,000. "You Who Came From the Stars," which inspired a rush of trends in China, only sold for $35,000. And while the price of exporting k-dramas has risen rapidly since then, even "My Lovable Girl" only earned $200,000 per episode.

( more )

source: kdramastars

Bebop's adorable preparation for their first fanmeet

[adenar.livejournal.com]

비밥 Bebop

Did anyone else catch Ayeon being fabulous on Tomorrow Cantabile?
Their first fanmeet, finally, I'm so proud <3 This video made me seriously hungry.

Tiny-G M - The Only One ft Natthew MV

[adenar.livejournal.com]

RERUN MUSIC

Dohee's cameo <3
Would a subunit tag be a good idea?
Edited title because I forgot Natthew was in this.

Handsome male post to brighten your day

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

picture heavy!

( Ji Chang Wook )

( Park Hyung Seop )

( BtoB Minhyuk and Sungjae )

( Song Jae Rim )

( M.I.B Kangnam )

( Sung Joon )

( Go Kyung Pyo )

( Bae Soo Bin )

( Choi Woo Shik and Yoon Park )

( Epik High )

( Ahn Jae Hyun )

( Infinite Sungjong )

( Yeo Woo Jin )

( Park Hae Jin )

( Yoon Kye Sang )

( Miura Haruma )

( Yoon Hyun Min )

( Lee Hyun Woo )

source: mnbmagazine 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; gqkorea; marieclairekorea; style.co.kr 1 2 3 4; staraz; kmagazinelovers1, 2, 3; imagazinekorea 1, 2; nylon media; atstar1

i know it's been a long time since the last time i made such post, pls forgive me and enjoy!

GD Decides He Doesn't Love TOP Anymore

[atenais-pala.livejournal.com]

G-Dragon Admits Being More Comfortable with Taeyang than T.O.P

At a recent round table interview held on November 25, G-Dragon has admitted who he is closer to between his co-BIGBANG members Taeyang and T.O.P, whom he both worked with on different project units.

In 2010, G-Dragon worked on project unit “GD&TOP” with BIGBANG co-rapper T.O.P and four years later, the BIGBANG leader is back with another collaboration, this time with Taeyang as “GD X TAEYANG.” Having worked on a project unit with both members, G-Dragon was asked the inevitable question: who does he like better, Taeyang or T.O.P?

( GD loves YB x TOP )

Source: soompi, mydaily via yg-life

PS: Moderators I checked the last articles posted about GD, TOP and Taeyang (I even linked them), and this one about GD&TOP wasn't posted.

Jieun for Gentleman

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

( Read more )

source: topstarnews

APink "Luv" MV and jacket making

[sakuragirl24.livejournal.com]

Apink Town 1 | 2

Baby J (and maybe Semi) to leave Jewelry + possible disbandment?

[jewelia13.livejournal.com]

Jewelry might be disbanding after 14 years. The rumors are circulating since Baby J (Jooyeon)’s contract expired and Semi’s contract is expiring soon.

Star Empire Entertainment confirmed the fate of the two contracts but denied an official disbandment. As of now, nothing has been confirmed and it’s too early to say.

Semi is currently busy with filming for MBC Every1's sitcom, “Boarding House No.24″. The agency stated that they’ll decide what to do with her contract after the filming has ended.

Earlier reports made it seem the two members will not be renewing their contracts. This would leave Yewon alone in the group as she is the only one still signed to the label for the foreseeable future.

Member Eunjung left the group earlier this year, leaving it a 3-member group.

Earlier, Baby J confirmed she will be leaving the group. On November 18th, she wrote on twitter that she’s currently on a break to focus on her music studies. She tweeted "“Since my contract with Star Empire has expired, I became ordinary Ha Ju-yeon, not a member of Jewelry."

Sources: Korea JoongAng Daily, OhayoSeoul, K-Pop Starz

[Real 2PM] Class of 2PM (ENG/JPN/CHI SUBBED)

[hey-insomnia.livejournal.com]

Source: JYPE @ youtube

Anyone in here watched their shows in the US for the Go Crazy World Tour? Please share your fan accounts/reviews!

SM Entertainment and Luhan to discuss contract dispute over court-appointed mediation

[tokyocinema.livejournal.com]

SM Entertainment and EXO-M’s Luhan, who is currently looking to nullify his contract with the agency, will be entering a court-appointed mediation to discuss their situation.

( Read more )

( Netizenbuzz alert )

Sources: Koreaboo, MBN TV, NetizenBuzz

Netizens spewing the same xenophobic crap we've heard since Han Geng & Yi Fan. How shocking. /rme
Anyway, it seems like the rumors were true and his health wasn't just the only reason; most likely it was the straw that broke the camel's back?

What do y'all think, Omona?

Kim Kwang Soo steps down as CCM CEO; company becomes MBK Entertainment

[timetobegin.livejournal.com]

Core Contents Media‘s CEO Kim Kwangsoo has departed from the agency.

According to IsPLUS, Core Contents Media will change its name to MBK Entertainment. MBK Entertainment was originally formed as a subsidiary of Core Contents Media with internal staff members who are helping with the transfer. Core Contents Media singers such as T-ara and actors such as Son Hojun will all be transferred to MBK Entertainment soon.

In particular, T-ara has just signed a contract with $5 million USD (approximately) under MBK Entertainment and not Core Contents Media. It was reported last that CEO Kim Kwangsoo was under investigation for transfers of money from Chinese to Korean bank accounts.

The formal signing ceremony and press conference will take place at the New World Hotel in Beijing on October 13th. T-ara will also join the Longzhen Culture Development agency during the signing in China which has previously organized concerts for famous Chinese singers such as Andy Lau and Amei in the past. This will be the first time that the company has signed a contract with a South Korean entertainer and T-ara’s first contract in China. T-ara’s estimated annual income for Longzhen Culture Development is estimated to be about 16.5 million USD.

Core Contents Media was originally launched in 2007 under Mnet Media. Core Contents Media currently hosts T-ara, Kim Gyuri, Ha Seokin, Hyoyoung, Ha Seokjin and SPEED.

tiaradiadem

This happened nearly two months ago and I only found out today...? Either way, good riddance on KKS' part. Let's hope the change is for the better.

Pictures of EXO's Chanyeol allegedly wearing a bra??

[torontok.livejournal.com]

source: real_cha

This picture has been all over twitter and no one knows where it's from or what is going on.Personally, I have my suspicions..... it's probably a v-neck lbr
This post is a joke, please don't kill me.

Omona's new bae Bobby poses for GQ, didn't know Eminem was white until he came to YG

[kaninasan.livejournal.com]

Interviewer: It’s past 1 AM, are you going to wake up early tomorrow?

BOBBY: At 4. Soon….

Interviewer: 4 in the morning?

BOBBY: Yes. Because it’s Men of the year. Haha. Later I have filming for a music video. We filmed half of it a while ago so tomorrow, wait no, in three hours, we are going to film the rest.

Interviewer: Can you stay up all night?

BOBBY: I’ll have to try. Originally, I had never stayed up all night. Ever since I became a trainee, it became part of my everyday life. Because growing up is inevitably a fight against time. I think if you are lacking but still go to sleep, it shows that you are content and complacent with yourself. You’re not selfish enough. Honestly, I’ve never felt content with myself.

Interviewer: Even during this year?

BOBBY: Even though I won 1st place on Show Me The Money 3, there are still a lot of challenges I need to overcome. Once I cross over one mountain, there’s another mountain waiting to be crossed right behind it.


Interviewer: Mountains? Do you have a specific target?

BOBBY: I’m more comfortable with setting a specific goal first. The first mountain I need to cross over is Block B’s Zico-hyung. Jokingly I tell him, “Hyung, one day I am going to beat you. Just wait.” And then Zico-hyung says, “I’m never going to let you catch up to me.” He’s kind of a rival but he’s a hyung that I respect and from whom I can learn a lot.

Interviewer: You even wrote it in the lyrics for the song YGGR#HIPHOP that you performed on Show Me The Money 3. “Everybody besides B.I, Mino, Zico, P.O, get out of the way.” Was overcoming those obstacles and reaching the top one of your goals, too?

BOBBY: I think reaching the top is ambiguous in it of itself. Above the top is the sky, above that is the universe, and even above that there’s going to be something else. I always want to be growing, higher than the sky and the universe. It’s funny to say, but I want to become legendary like Notorious BIG or Tupac. Later I want to hear people say, “When dad was young, Bobby was the best.”

Interviewer: If you’re aiming to surpass the universe, don’t you think you might run out of fuel?

BOBBY: Ha…You’re right. I hadn’t thought about that. However, the people who constantly encourage me and the people who make me feel comfortable are all amongst my iKON members. For me, I think that Hanbin is my biggest companion and my biggest rival. If you look at it like a marathon, we are each other’s pacemakers? Both of us are competitive. That competitiveness can be used as fuel.

Interviewer: Does B.I know that Bobby got ‘Men of the year’?

BOBBY: He knows. But we don’t get jealous over these kinds of things, we only get stimulated. Anyway, we are in the same team and are like brothers.

Interviewer: Did you give your Show Me The Money 3 prize money to your mom, like you had professed earlier?

BOBBY: I’m still saving it. I want to make my mom happy in one go. When I was younger I didn’t really know it, but now that I’ve grown up and listened to stories, my mom really struggled and worked hard. I want those memories to go away for her…

Interviewer: Is there anything you want to buy?

BOBBY: Just one or two things. I wanted to buy a watch, but Epik High hyungs bought one for me. They said that they were thankful that I featured on ‘Born Hater,’ and it’s a very meaningful item to me. That watch is the symbol of hip-hop.

Interviewer: Your birthday is in December. Even though it’s not official, it’ll be your first birthday after your debut. What are you going to do?

BOBBY: I’m going to practice. I don’t really want to do anything special. Seriously. Last year, I had a really good time with the members. This year, I just want to practice. I don’t put a lot of importance on birthdays.

Interviewer: Is it because you’ve become an adult?

BOBBY: I don’t know. It’s pretty sad. I feel like I’ve lost some innocence, considering how old I am.

Interviewer: Is it because you’re constantly competing?

BOBBY: That could be part of it. In some sense, at the age when I should be studying, I’ve become known to the world, I’ve come to have a specific dream, and I’m chasing after that dream. So I’ve come to taste reality more quickly.

Interviewer: Is this your 4th year since you became a trainee?

BOBBY: In two months it’ll be 4 years.

Interviewer: Who’s idea was it for you to appear on Show Me The Money 3?

BOBBY: While watching seasons 1 and 2, I wanted to go on the show, but when season 3 started, our CEO asked me to go on the show. Rather than showing something off and winning, I went in with the mindset of wanting to see just how far my skills could take me, and to get inspired by meeting new people. Hanbin, who went with me, felt the same. Because we are constantly only with each other, we don’t really know how good our skills are. Even though I won, I wasn’t the best person there.

Interviewer: You’re saying you won even though you weren’t the best?

BOBBY: My rap wasn’t the best, but I think I had powerful performances. I appealed to the people who came to see the performances. But for rap, how could I…

Interviewer: You seem like a fighter who knew how to fight. Someone who could defeat the most powerful odds with your attitude. Strong short-term competitors are like that.

BOBBY: There was so much against me. That’s why I tried my best to express myself. Things I wanted to say and do, you know that there is a prejudice against idol rappers. I think I was really defensive because of that. Plus there were lots of returning rappers on Show Me The Money 3.


Interviewer: You had a totally different image than from when you were on YG Entertainment’s survival show WIN. You were the so-called mood-maker there, and it was only a year ago.

BOBBY: Well first off, iKON was completed/confirmed as a group, and I am in charge of the rap.If you compare music to a discussion, solo songs give me a lot of time to speak. Within a team, I have less time to speak; I like both. As a solo, I can say everything that’s on my mind, and in a team, the members fill in all the parts I couldn’t even think of.

Interviewer: Now instead of imagining a smiling face, an excited face comes to mind when I think of you. On Show Me The Money 3 you raised your middle finger right in the front of the camera, and you even cursed.

BOBBY: I became a lot stronger after losing to Team A during WIN. I became desperate, because here was a chance that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to keep doing music. I had a lot of worries like, “If I want to protect my music, I need to be cooler than this. What would be cooler? Am I just going to keep living like a baby, a smiling nice kid?” When it’s necessary to frown or put on a frown, I need to, but I felt like my charisma was lacking.


Interviewer: How do you feel when people say, “He’s good for an idol.”?

BOBBY: Ah… If someone thinks that way, I guess I am good for an idol rapper. And my job is to change those thoughts. It’s okay as long as they don’t say ridiculous things like, “That kid Bobby really can’t rap.” I know I can rap.

Interviewer: Do you think you are good enough to stand on a stage / debut now?

BOBBY: I don’t think I’m bad or lame, not from the public’s eyes. But other musicians are watching me too, and the obviously lacking qualities will stand out. That’s my homework for now.

Interviewer: Do you want to be the best of the best musicians?

BOBBY: Yes. Like Michael Jackson. I have to keep going until everyone says, “Bobby, he’s a musician.” I like receiving respect. I want to be honored, whether it’s through my music or my actions. I want to hear people say, “He’s a kid who should be doing this stuff.”

Interviewer: Whether it’s being given or received, respect is bound to have specific objects. Is there a specific person you definitely want to be acknowledged by?

BOBBY: The people I’m not associated with. Specifically, the people who can see me objectively.

Interviewer: You already seem like a veteran on stage. Rather than doing something pre-planned, you have a natural impression. Do you go up with a plan on how you’re going to move?

BOBBY: I don’t like being confined, so I don’t prepare before going on stage. I need to move in the ways I want so that it can be natural. I think that can be a strength for me.

Interviewer: MIX & MATCH ended a few days ago. On that show, we saw your ability to enliven your team’s vocals. Like a rejoinder?
[*Seems to be referring to Bobby’s ability to rap in harmony/conjunction with the vocals.]

BOBBY: I studied that as well. All we can do is recognize that Korean hip-hop still has a long way to go in comparison to American hip-hop. I researched a lot about the naturalness that African-Americans have, because their lives are hip-hop. Their words, actions, lifestyles, all of it.

Interviewer: Does your experience of growing up in the US help you?

BOBBY: Not exactly. I learned a lot through being with the iKON members. Before I came to YG, I didn’t even know that Eminem was white. I rapped myself, but I didn’t study it much. I think it’s extremely important to have companions who share the same goals and interests.

Interviewer: Does that mean it took 3 years to create the Bobby of today?

BOBBY: That’s right. For example, when my members tell me that something isn’t very good, or what’s cool, etc.

Interviewer: However, Show Me The Money 3 was where we witnessed Bobby’s dramatic growth. When you had to fight alone without the team members whom you are always with. I guess you could say it’s the first time you became alone.

BOBBY: It was really tough, but it was also fun. The feeling was like, “this is my world, I can do the music I want.” Through competing, I became really selfish/strong-willed. Because I really love rap, and since I was alone, I had a huge desire to show people what my hip-hop was like.

Interviewer: It was also a hard time to promise the future. Because you don’t know when your solo album will come out.

BOBBY: During my last stage on Show Me The Money 3, I thought that it could be my last solo stage. So on that day, I couldn’t rap because I was too busy looking into the eyes of the audience. Even so, it felt so great. Even if it’s just one time, I want to try doing music that I made myself.

Interviewer: Like filling up the whole stage yourself?

BOBBY: It’s like that huge stage is my living room, and as the stage gets bigger, my living room gets bigger. When performing as a team, I can’t move out of my lane because it ruins the look; you have no choice but to abstain. But when I’m performing alone, there is no need to abstain. Well, I mean, to a certain extent you may need to. Like if I’m trying to create a specific pathway, but I can do that based on my own feel.

Interviewer: On Show Me The Money 3 it seemed like you weren’t restricting yourself at all, so you were even more interesting. You really carried that through.

BOBBY: It didn’t turn out how I wanted, but I did restrict myself. I didn’t want to show everything. It scared me a little to think about what I would have left to show after it all.

Interviewer: Even before your official debut, you’ve been on three survival shows. These shows risked your debut, caused you to fight prejudice, and take care of your teammates. What are your thoughts on that?

BOBBY: I think survival is the optimal setting to strengthen your skills. You rip each other apart and hurt each other, you learn your own flaws, it’s extremely hard and you go through a lot emotionally, but when it’s all over, you’ve definitely grown/improved.

Interviewer: I’m sure you’ve experienced competition even as a trainee. Do you think the reason survival programs get you so alert is that you’re being observed by random people/audiences?

BOBBY: I actually don’t get bothered by that. If you’re going to look at me, then look. I’m going to do my thing. I like showing who I am.

Interviewer: Still, does the weight of an official debut feel somewhat different?

BOBBY: It’s entirely different. A solo debut is its own thing, but now I have to do it with my iKON brothers. I think it’s going to be really fun with them. Our music is going to get bigger and bigger, and as a result, I’ll be able to show more of the things I want to say. I’m excited.

Interviewer: Sometimes your relationship with leader B.I reminds us of GD and Taeyang.

BOBBY: I’m super close with Hanbin. And we’re huge rivals, like Seo Taewoong and Kang Baekho from .


Interviewer: I guess the high-spirited Bobby will have to be Kang Baekho?

BOBBY: Is that so? I guess it depends on the situation, B.I can be Kang Baekho, too. But I don’t think we’re like GD and Taeyang, we’re just me and B.I. There are definitely things we’re inferior in, and from a certain standpoint, I think we can have our own merits, too. To be honest, I’m not sure how the outside world views us since we’re alone so much of the time.

Interviewer: I had expected a lot of talk about GD and Taeyang during the interview. But you didn’t even mention it once.

BOBBY: I guess so. I respect them greatly and have learned a lot. But even above GD hyung, there is the universe. I always want to look ahead.

Interviewer: Being a trainee is a position you ultimately just have to endure. Were there any outside temptations?

BOBBY: Not at all. I love this work so much, and I firmly believe that I absolutely have to do this. I think the biggest temptation was wanting to eat a hamburger late at night because I was hungry from practice.

Interviewer: Why did you join YG even though you didn’t particularly love hip-hop while living in the US?

BOBBY: It was by chance. There were few opportunities for auditions in the US, and I was just an average student who rapped. But my hyung friend told me that YG Entertainment was holding auditions in the US. I applied because I wanted to see how good my skills were, and I passed.

Interviewer: Which rapper’s song did you choose for your audition?

BOBBY: A rap I wrote.

Interviewer: Don’t people usually try to perform other people’s songs well? A self-composed song could be dangerous.

BOBBY: At that time, I enjoyed writing rap more than actually rapping. And honestly, I had auditioned for fun, so I wanted to take on the challenge in a fun way.

Interviewer: Lyrics often come from experience, especially rap lyrics. Is there anything you really want to do right now?

BOBBY: I just want to try getting really big. I want to make a lot of money, have lots of sad experiences.. If I had to pick something, I want to experience something heartbreaking. Not even from a lover, but being left by a friend I loved, or something. On I said that I wanted to crush the prejudices against idols. That was all from the heart, and that’s why it was so easy/natural to write.


Interviewer: On Show Me The Money 3, those lyrics matched well with the heavy trap music, and you won with that as well. What can we expect in the future?

BOBBY: I originally didn’t really like trap beats, but after trying it out, it was fun. It definitely is explosive when performed live, so now I want to try making some relaxing tracks. Something that’s rough but you can still listen to while going to sleep.

Interviewer: Wouldn’t you need a somewhat different voice to do that kind of rap? Right now it’s a quite rough texture; I guess you could say it’s thick?

BOBBY: I used to be really quiet, but I think I discovered that wild voice while doing shows/broadcasts.

Interviewer: On the other hand, the choruses for ‘BOUNCE’ and ‘GO’ have a lot of humming. You could say it’s the success secret for rappers like 50 Cent.

BOBBY: I would just turn on the track and work with whatever melody came first. First impression is important, the first thing that comes to mind when you first hear it. Choruses that come about like that are the easiest and coolest.

Interviewer: How do you feel about criticisms that it’s hard to hear your lyrics, or that all the content is too similar?

BOBBY: I think people say it’s the same content because I haven’t had the opportunity to show different sides of myself. So that’s okay, because I’ve only done powerful hip-hop. But improving my lyrical pronunciation is currently my biggest assignment. I want to hear people saying, “Oh? I can hear Bobby’s rap clearly.” I am taking such criticism sweetly.

Interviewer: From to your featuring in ‘Born Hater,’ you consistently talk about haters.

BOBBY: When people like a star from a young age and that star grows, they always say that he or she has changed. But I think that change is necessary. You need weight to gain respect and become charismatic. There are people who say, “they’ve changed in ways I don’t want to see,” or “he wasn’t originally like that.” It’s criticizing those people, telling them not to be jealous.

Interviewer: Do you think you’ve gained some importance/weight this year?

BOBBY: I hope so. I think I’m still a bit lacking.

Interviewer: In your opinion, what is a cool man?

BOBBY: A man without embellishment. Being raw.

Interviewer: Are you a manly person?

BOBBY: I’m working on it. My personality isn’t the type to like embellishment. Being superficial and such.

Interviewer: On Show Me The Money 3 you said that you seriously wanted to beat Vasco, rapper of 14 years. Eventually you did. Have you ever thought about rapper Bobby in 14 years?

BOBBY: Human beings themselves are weak. There will be many battles for the next 14 years. If I am able to win all those battles, I think I can gain acknowledgment from everyone. People will say that I’m a really cool and respectable kid… But if I can’t get through even one thing within those 14 years, won’t I become defeated?


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Pictures/scans: Soompi | gogogo182cm via iKON Global
Interview translation: trans cr; deeana and yvonne @ ygikon

The interview is a very, very good read. He seems very well spoken and extremely focused. The part about "researching African Americans" and not knowing about Eminem are messy though...

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