omonatheydid | HoMin declares love to each other and their fans etc in the last part of El Sol interview

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After two years since their hiatus, the two talk candidly in this official interview of what's in their hearts. While growing and changing together, they give reaffirmation to the fans who've watched over them all this time that these two will never betray their hopes and expectations.

Lastly, the two of them have left behind off-the-record messages to each other and to their beloved fans.

Yunho: It's awkward and there are a lot of things I can't say because I'm embarrassed, but I think Changmin's worked extremely hard up until now. Both Changmin and I still have things to work on, but if it's us, things will be okay. I love the relationship we have now, we believe in each other, and I'll trust the rest of my endurance to come from myself. I think that's enough. I'm truly grateful that up until now and even now, he's here beside me. I've said "thank you" countless times to convey that feeling. Truthfully, there's one more thing I want to say to him, and that's "I love Changmin," but that's embarassing so I won't say it (he laughs). I don't think Changmin will request those words anyway. But, that's the Changmin I love because I believe in him entirely. It's fine if he can't force himself to go against his own intentions, it's fine to carry through with the path he's envisioned for himself from now on. That's my message to him.

Now, a message to the fans......

From now on, we're going to create a history of the new Tohoshinki. I want to do that together with the fans who are Tohoshinki's final member. Live each day to the fullest because we'll never be able to return to them again. Because of that, we have to do things with all our might so that we won't have regrets.

Speaking truthfully, I did miss the chaos of the past when shooting on location for this photobook, and I felt just a bit lonely. But, more than that, being like this increased the memories of the two of us, and I'm really looking forward to and excited for that future. What sorts of adventures are waiting for us next? No matter what the venture is, if I'm with Changmin, we can overcome it. As for what it is we'll see at the peak of the mountain we're climbing, I hope the fans will be there to see it with their own eyes with us. I couldn't directly say "love you" to Changmin, but to the fans, from the bottom of my heart, I love you. Really, thank you as always! I look forward to the day when we can meet again!

Changmin: There isn't a single thing that I consciously want to change; rather, I'm always thinking, 'I don't want things to change.' I don't have a particular ideal image that I want to become. I just want to take each of my experiences and turn them into fuel for strength, and it'd be good if I could naturally become the me that I should be. But, as Tohoshinki's Changmin, there are things that I thought about anew in Spain. In the past, no matter what kind of picture I took--for example, taking photos that weren't like me--since it wasn't just my own fans who would see them......I didn't really pay much attention to it. But now, with Yunho as two, we have to produce more in our visuals and songs in order for them to be good enough. This time, with that meaning, I think all the above have come out in a way that's like me. I had that feeling when I was taking photos, and while relaxing due to this trip's sense of freedom, I've reassessed myself so that I will be myself in the Tohoshinki from now on. Come to think of it, without the public's gaze, I've walked this road alone for almost 9 years. Just before debut, I had blond hair, so even though I was a regular student, I stood out (he laughs). Releasing the feeling of tension from the public's gaze, I could return to my original feelings once again.

What I want to tell Yunho is that with our relationship as it is, compromising with each other, understanding each other, working even harder in each thing we do for work, we'll prove to the world that the path we're walking wasn't the wrong one. If I'm with Yunho, I believe we can do it. It's just this.

It's not that I can say this just because there's 2 of us; more than anything, I can say it because I think the current circumstances I've chosen for myself are absolutely not wrong. Being this way, I can say with confidence to the fans having Yunho at my side of course reassures me, but even before that, having made this choice according to my personal values, I don't have a single regret and I'm not uncertain at all. Even having said that, I don't want say "please understand me" and force anyone to do so. I'm going to continue on this path and change nothing. It would be great if the fans can believe in us like this from now on.

Truly, we're so grateful for the fans who've so warmly received us. We were so happy and we received courage. When Tohoshinki returned to the stage, what illuminated us like the sun were the smiles of each of the fans. Really, thank you. We'll continue to work hard in a way that's just like us.

Translated by yuxi
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You can read the full interview clicking on the source link, I liked the translation so I decided to share the missing extract from this site.