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Part 10 on the interview series. Part 9 is here.
Most of the songs G-Dragon has written have gone on to be huge hits ('Daebak' s). The song ‘Lies’ on Big Bang’s first mini album (released in 2007) which he had originally written for himself became a massive hit, as did ‘Last Farewell’, ‘Haru Haru’ and ‘Sunset Glow’ to follow.
”Even though people kept telling us we’d become 'a huge hit', it didn’t feel like it at all because we weren’t allowed to go out. The only places we’d go were broadcasting stations, living quarters and practice rooms. We were still nothing but kids and people continued to say “what do we do with them?”. Even though we kept getting number 1, we didn’t feel any different. When the audience cheered and clapped for us, we just thought ‘it’s only because we’re singers’. Whenever we went on stage people would clap, but we wouldn’t be able tell at all since we’d be singing.”
There’s a saying that celebrities often hear, and repeat to themselves over and over again: “The next one is the most important”.
”I think that’s what’s hardest about being a celebrity. Even if we do really well, it’s always ‘next time is more important’. Normal people might think being a celebrity is easy, but it really isn’t.”
Even when they’re on hiatus, celebrities can’t let their guard down. Anxiety in the form of thoughts like ‘I must try even harder’, ‘I can’t give up now’, ‘The next one is more important’ continue to taunt them.
”I just don’t know where it ends. Whenever we see fans who say ‘Big Bang helps us build our dreams’, I realise ‘Man this really isn’t just a joke’. I feel increased responsibility.”
However the Big Bang members aren’t really the type for excessive breaks anyway. When they’re given a holiday, they spend the first couple of days at home before crawling back to the practice rooms because they have nothing to do.
”It’s not like we plan it or anything but even during our days off we see each other dancing or writing lyrics...Practice is like a regular part of our lives now. That’s why we write more songs than others and have more to choose from. I think we’ve come this far because we don’t want to disappoint our fans.”
Even through the times where he had no choice but to run, G-Dragon learned to keep his balance with the thought and determination not to disappoint his fans. We finally start to feel and understand what it was he ran so hard for.
Translator's note: This one was poorly worded in Korean so some of the translations don't make sense especially that bit about the clapping.
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Date: 2010-02-09 03:47 am (UTC)Trufax
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Date: 2010-02-09 03:58 am (UTC)I respect him so much more now
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Date: 2010-02-09 04:01 am (UTC)I always expect a lot from Big Bang but I'd ever forget about their past accomplishments. It's a shame that the "so, what's next?" market can be so ruthless to artists when it comes down to gauging the success of their work and prone to scrutinizing using the most random and unrelated issues. Anyway, it's unavoidable and I'm happy (and not the least surprised) that GD knows about these expectations and tries to deal with them in the best way possible.
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Date: 2010-02-09 04:10 am (UTC)bbs need to not think too much about it
love him & the boys
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Date: 2010-02-09 04:13 am (UTC)There’s a saying that celebrities often hear, and repeat to themselves over and over again: “The next one is the most important”.
I never really thought about this before, but it's really true. O.O How stressful. =/
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Date: 2010-02-09 04:28 am (UTC)I think we’ve come this far because we don’t want to disappoint our fans.
stop making me love you more than I already do.
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Date: 2010-02-09 04:35 am (UTC)and thats why she doesnt say "GD'S GOING TO JAIL" whenever she sees me now.
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Date: 2010-02-09 04:34 am (UTC)this guy gives is love.
nuff said;
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seriously, his image and his fame makes people think that he's not human and that he's cocky and trying hard and being a poser.
but behind all that lights and flashy outfits, is a boy who loves music and likes to walk his dog when he finds the time to do so.
even i forget his humble and dorky self sometimes. :(
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Date: 2010-02-09 04:40 am (UTC)frig.
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Date: 2010-02-09 04:45 am (UTC)I swore that was an ajumma in the pic omgno subject
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Date: 2010-02-09 06:42 am (UTC)but i think that can be a bad thing as well.
he fully understands that being an idol, his music is closely tied with what the public thinks.
in the interview, he shares to the fans the pressure he, and along with many other artists, experience.
and this kind of music may literally kill him ;_;
ah, i just wish the kpop circle didnt have to be this way .
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Date: 2010-02-09 06:36 am (UTC)almost made me cry
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Date: 2010-02-09 01:20 pm (UTC)i really hope the best things for him and that he understands that he shouldn't take it so seriously but to still be passionate about his music.
also he needs a girl fast and if no one in korea is of interest to him..i'll fly out there. LOL
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Date: 2010-02-10 12:48 am (UTC)...it makes me a bit sad that they can't just enjoy their holiday time and end up working. though it's great that they work hard for their fans it would be great if they take more care of themselves too.