[B.A.P HOT DEBUT STORY] THE LAST PART OF HIMCHAN'S BACK-STORY [PART 4]

[xxmannequin.livejournal.com]

{4} Himchan “After the intensive survival, I was qualified..and in the end, joined B.A.P.”
~ previous parts  {01} | {02} | {03} // THE LAST PART



[..] In his third year of high school, Himchan who lived a life more intensely than others was able to taste victory when he was accepted to the Korea National University of the Arts.

“At the time, the acceptance for Korea National University of the Arts was 100% based off of skill and with fate being on my side, I was accepted (laughs). Everyone says I stepped foot into an elite course but for me, I just thought of it as a reward for all the effort I put in to be accepted into that school rather than considering myself as an elite. I still have a lot of pride in my acceptance to this day, although as of right now I’m taking a break from school as my second year in university to focus on promotions for B.A.P.”


Although he spent a short amount of time being a university student, Himchan spent a fulfilling time more than anyone else. In being casted by an entertainment company that specialized for actors, he even played minor roles as an actor in his first year in college.

“I think I spent my time actively while I was a minor actor partaking in ads and even appeared in a cell phone CF featuring celebrities like seniors T-Ara and Yoon Siyoon. Of course, you can’t see my face though (laughs). Also last year in 2011, I appeared in the music video for senior Jung Seulgi. I was even a protagonist for an independent film.”

With Himchan who appeared as if he’d walk down the path of an actor, he was given a fateful offer which led to the contract between him and his current company today. 

“In 2011, I began as a trainee with the recommendation of TS Entertainment’s current recruiter for actors and in seeing the family-like atmosphere alongside meeting the CEO, I decided to sign with them right away. I don’t think I’ll come to regret this decision and I find it fate (laughs).” 

However, Himchan wasn’t skilled in dancing or singing from the start. Himchan having only played gukak [T/N: Traditional Korean drum with two sides], dancing or singing was very new to him. 

“All I remember is that I would get in trouble because I couldn’t sing or dance. Because I only played instruments, it was hard to maneuver my body. I knew that practice was the only road to save myself so I practiced endlessly and there were about 30 peers who were practicing to become a member of B.A.P. It was indeed an intense survival game in which I survived.” 

Despite the rigorous competition, what was a big strength to him was same-aged leader Bang Yongguk. 

“At first, Yongguk and I lived in a dorm together and I thought that was the most fun. I was able to tell Yongguk openly about all my troubles (laughs). Yongguk? He’s a friend who upright values and in meeting Yongguk, I think I changed a lot too.” 

Despite the long interview, Himchan’s face never showed signs of tiredness, but the confidence written on his face in braving all the obstacles that will come towards his direction in the future. And in seeing the infinite confidence he showed in his facial expression, the thought of this confidence possibly being the driving force that’ll lead B.A.P crossed the mind of the reporter. 

CREDITS: HERALD M (SOURCE); HEODANG @ TUMBLR (TRANS)
No wonder he is always in charge of acting in the group. :D I wish he talked about his underground days with Bang Yongguk. Sexy Clap is forever my jam ♥ ♥ I'm really glad that they managed to debut together, they seem to be great friends. ♥

Comments

[sai12.livejournal.com]

Actor Himchan! Glad he took the time to learn how to dance and sing!!

And omg that gif on the bottom is so cute!

[gigabytexx.livejournal.com]

"Everyone says I stepped foot into an elite course but for me, I just thought of it as a reward for all the effort I put in to be accepted into that school rather than considering myself as an elite."

I know this feeling... just to be accepted after trying so hard itself is already a reward. Because he already reached his goal, maybe he doesn't need anything anymore though I think he still have to maintain his status in that uni though! haha.

Also, he always seems to get anything he wanted? Whatever he wants to conquer, he'll get it eventually. Such an adorable guy indeed~

[swhyeon1991.livejournal.com]

;__;♥

[http://users.livejournal.com/___varying/]

Banghim <3 Their recent tweets to each other were so cute too.

[browniethecat.livejournal.com]

family-like atmosphere :3
OP the gifs you used are super cute ♥♥♥

[deerlike.livejournal.com]

Love BangHim. :')

[xkeirafanx.livejournal.com]

I really thought I can't fall more in love with him, but I do.
Also, BangHim friendship/love is precious.

[purring-feline.livejournal.com]

I admit I thought that it was a waste not attending university and filling the spot he earned with hard work, but then again, he's doing something he loves, is still working hard and is enjoying himself. As long as he's happy~
He seems so driven and motivated, mad respect! His friendship with Bang is adorable, great choice of gifs!

[already.livejournal.com]

I just hope he'll continue attending uni after working so hard to get in. But yea, at least now he's doing music (albeit in a slightly different form).

that bit about TS' family-like atmosphere was nice.

still laughing at his tweeting session with Bang, poor Himchan fighting the endless battle for Bang's affection lmao

[sisterjune.livejournal.com]

what was the tweeting session about? i dont think it was posted to omona.

[already.livejournal.com]

from baptrans (http://baptrans.tumblr.com/):

Himchan tweeted his baby picture

with the caption: Would you like to receive kid Himchan’s hug?

Yongguk replied: I’m going to decline

HImchan replied: Then how about 23 year old Himchan’s hug?

Yongguk didn't answer lmao

[sisterjune.livejournal.com]

hahaha thats so cute! i'd give you a hug himchan ;D himchan has strangely become my favorite in the group even though it was originally yong guk since he's the writer of the songs and has that whole socially conscious thing going on but himchan is so playful and vain and i love that type of character so now he's my fave lol. i'd love to hear him play traditional korean instruments one day.

[already.livejournal.com]

ikr. Himchan's being trolling my favorites list as well. My favorites are still Bang&Zelo but Himchan's been messing that up lately. Like you said, he can be playful and vain but sometimes tends to talk about deep things as well, it's refreshing.

lol the list of people wanting him to play those instruments are growing yes! I wish TS will let him do that one day, it'll be such a pity not to.

[hipployta.livejournal.com]

I love their friendship...I knew it was a survival contest for BAP but didn't know there were over 30 kids involved. That's kind of sad.