Troublemaker Discusses Their Unit Activities and "MAMA" Kiss

[shikinluv.livejournal.com]

On December 2, Troublemaker's Hyun Seung and HyunA met up with reporters for a brief interview discussing their unit venture together.


Asked about his much talked about stage name, JS, Hyun Seung said, "I wanted to use a stage name because I was a bit disappointed in debuting with my real name under BEAST. Our CEO originally told me that he'd think about it if I came up with something cool. I'll explain the meaning behind JS on my Twitter after our first stage."

On his unit group, he commented, "Personally, I'm glad that I can finally show everything that I've been wanting to express. I paid particular attention to my live and rehearsed a lot for it. I also worked with the stylist for our outfits, so overall, a lot of my opinions are reflected in our style."

He continued, "I was glad to have a lot of time to rehearse on my own while the other members were pursuing individual activities. I admit that there is a part of me that's addicted to work because sometimes I'd feel nervous when I'm not rehearsing."

HyunA dropped in to add, "Oppa is a workaholic, to the point where he'll rehearse up until the early morning."

On being compared to Lee Hyori, HyunA said, "Just the comparison in itself is a great honor, but to me, I think that she's someone that could never be overcome. I wish to just appeal to everyone with my own charms. Senior Hyori actually monitored for me a lot during my 'Bubble Pop' promotions, which I'm very grateful for."

Continuing, she added, "I think my own charm is that I'm different on stage and in variety shows. It's been three years since I've debuted with 4minute, and every time I become wrapped in a controversy that deems me as too sexually suggestive, I realize to myself that people have that much more interest in me. The 4minute members will often tell me, 'No matter how hard you try to act sexy, you're still cute to us.'"

"I think that I'm regarded in a bigger light than what I truly am. In a way, I think that you have to be bigger than who you are on stage in order to be professional. I've been dancing since I was nine. Naturally, instead of dancing to a pre-set choreography, I like to just go with the flow. Maybe that's what people feel is too sexy."

Finally, the duo was asked about their steamy kiss on stage at the "2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards." HyunA commented, "It was the first time I was so nervous since my debut. My legs were shaking. The kiss was first suggested by our choreography team. We had no idea that it would cause such a reaction. I didn't feel it on stage, but after I came down, my legs were shaking so hard. I guess you can consider that stage the spoiler to our Troublemaker stage."

Hyun Seung added, "When I first heard that we'd have a kiss scene, I was surprised and thought it'd be awkward. After practicing a lot, it became easier. I know that people have a lot of different opinions on kiss performances, but personally, I think it's cool. As long as you find a center in yourself, it can be regarded as just another performance."

CEO Hong Seung Sung also commented, "Troublemaker is our first unit group, and we definitely have plans for more unit groups in the future. Like Troublemaker, the other unit groups could consist of one male and female, or be all-male units or all-female units."

"I think the both of us match each other well in a variety of aspects. Our personalities and the way we express things, as well as the music we like all fit together well. It's not a group comprised of BEAST's Hyun Seung and 4minute's HyunA but rather a new image belonging completely to Troublemaker," the duo concluded.

Troublemaker will be making their debut through SBS's "Inkigayo" with their title track, "Troublemaker."
Source; Soompi


Haters, take your nasty ass coats and get out.

Comments

[gardenintheair.livejournal.com]

I agree OP, I agree.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

"After practicing a lot, it became easier."

MY PUSSY POPPING GODDESSES LIPS NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Seriously though even with all the practise it was a horrible kiss. Clearly Hyuna didn't want to do it.

[edenslullaby.livejournal.com]

After practicing a lot, it became easier.

hmmmmmm.

[shintotchi.livejournal.com]

Love it. I totally lol'd when Hyunah said her members said "no matter how hard you try to be sexy..." XD Yeah, I gotta agree. Stop forcing the sexiness Hyunah and all will be well. I look forward to Troublemaker's promotions as well as the future groups. ^^

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

I don't really get why people are so upset about this kiss.
It was staged, just like two actors kissing.

However they might have expected those reactions and now use them as publicity, they got the public attention it's up to them to keep it.

[kiwilovekiwi.livejournal.com]

JS must've been a stupid name if he didn't debut with it. Or maybe papa Hong just don't like it. Eh!!

LOL even the 4minute girls knows Hyuna tries too hard to be sexy!! :D

[markovnikov.livejournal.com]

QUEEN HYUNA IS SO GRACIOUS I LOVE HER CHARMS

[lushipeo.livejournal.com]

Didn't CUBE say that the kiss was decided right before their stage? lolz

[purring-feline.livejournal.com]

Is that you suggesting animal prints Mr.Jang? ):<

Also, lol, they rehearsed the kiss? PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!

[bulleusekat.livejournal.com]

We had no idea that it would cause such a reaction PLEASE !

After practicing a lot, it became easier brb checking his fangirls =)

btw I won't deny, this song is quite addicting in the end...

[jamroc.livejournal.com]

".. Senior Hyori actually monitored for me a lot during my 'Bubble Pop' promotions, which I'm very grateful for." aww yeaa

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

It totally figures that Hyunseung was involved directly in the styling. It's all very Hyunseung-ish ^^

Oh and Hyunseung I hope you realise what goes through everyone's mind when you say stuff like, "After practicing a lot, it became easier." lol
*mwah*

[blackpapillon.livejournal.com]

"After practicing a lot, it became easier."

hmmmmmmmmm :3

[iamtheliquorr.livejournal.com]

"every time I become wrapped in a controversy that deems me as too sexually suggestive, I realize to myself that people have that much more interest in me"

She's totally right, though. Sure gets people talking and it's done a lot to gain publicity for her.

I reviewed Troublemaker for my blog yesterday and have come to view Hyuna in a new light. I used to dislike her but if she's happy doing what she's doing, then more power to her. She seems sweet and down-to-earth in this interview.

[katiewenchh.livejournal.com]

so excited for their stages. addicted to this song.

[xkat-attackx.livejournal.com]

After practicing a lot, it became easier.

O rly?

[funkaliciousss.livejournal.com]

OP, what did you not bold?

[adropofcitrus.livejournal.com]

qt and well-spoken dongsaengs

[orenji13.livejournal.com]

Hyuna is smirking after the kiss.. She broke the nonchalant act at that moment. Girl was enjoying it but you know what will happen when she kissed back oppa, fans will go batshit.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Perfect pussy popping envy.

[shikinluv.livejournal.com]

ikr, they contradicted themselves so hard with this article lol

[shikinluv.livejournal.com]

lol i'm sorry, the lack of sleep got to me

[consequences.livejournal.com]

HAHAHA. those unfortunate animal prints.

[iamtheliquorr.livejournal.com]

I didn't know much about her as a person before, I admit. I just didn't care for her style or image. But after watching the vid a few times to review it she has grown on me. Kind of like a chia pet. A booty toochin' chia pet.

[vikihpnerd.livejournal.com]

"After practicing a lot, it became easier."

Okay, so assuming that they didn't kiss during the actual perf...how many times did they kiss on the lips during the many practices? HEHEHE

[lonelymoon.livejournal.com]

Before all the practice, I imagine it would look somewhat like this.

http://youtu.be/uCv3c_DWhq0

[lonelymoon.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I will be so jealous if Dongwoon is in a future sub-unit, that is all :X

[shikinluv.livejournal.com]

she is so bubbly and full of natural aegyo even when they don't ask her to do it. i think she lights up all of 4minute along with Jiyoon.

[donglover.livejournal.com]

I can't believe Cube paired Queen Diva HyunA with this virgin.

She made it work tho so proud of her.

[sohnyong.livejournal.com]

they're both perfect omg sobbing

[quietreveries.livejournal.com]

"After practicing a lot, it became easier."

i'm surprised nobody has posted the gif of them kissing yet after this comment lol

[xkeirafanx.livejournal.com]

I think no one wants to see the kiss again, that's why.

[gigabytexx.livejournal.com]

Hopefully with G.NA

[gigabytexx.livejournal.com]

I think people are mistaken about "practicing a lot" statement there.... I think he's been practicing with the back of his own hand because the kiss would've been even more hotter if they were practicing each other for real lol

[sai12.livejournal.com]

Practicing that kiss a lot huh? Hehehehe....if I were Hyunseung I'd keep "messing up" to re-practice.

[grapewhine.livejournal.com]

... he's older?

[shikinluv.livejournal.com]

yeah, '89er to her '92.

[grapewhine.livejournal.com]

She's just 19? Wow, now the video is sexist and creepy.

[shikinluv.livejournal.com]

How in the world is it sexist?

And she's legal in Korea.

[grapewhine.livejournal.com]

I know. Creepy just to me. Sexist because in his parts she's kind of the prop that grinds up on the rapper. It's okay, Nicki Minaj does it too. And obviously it's the director, not her. The thing is she can carry a frame on her own, even a whole video just fine. She did Bubble Pop which was fantastic; putting her and a back dancer next to the dude is like okay, whatever. But it is sexist.