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omonatheydidInfinite for Cosmopolitan “We want to stay together as seven”
INFINITE participated in a sporty photo shoot as well as an interview for the August edition of Cosmopolitan.
The members are currently dealing with a busy schedule due to their upcoming 5-day concert starting on August 8th. When asked whether they were tired from concert preparations and their otherwise hectic schedule, the INFINITE members stated that they received a lot of strength from fans. Tickets for the concert sold out in 15 minutes.
During the interview, Hoya commented on leader Sunggyu, who’s been receiving attention for his powerful vocals and variety skills, “He is an amazing leader with a strong sense of responsibility and leadership. Even if his pronunciation may be off sometimes.” Sungjong added, “He used to be scary when we were trainees, but not anymore. As leader, he tries to brighten up the mood at times by making jokes, but sometimes his jokes get out of hand and affect tempers.”
Woohyun discussed the members’ attitude about dating: “It’s difficult for all of us because we’re not the types to go up and talk to someone first. Although we may be at the age [to want to be in relationships], we’re just too busy. We’re enduring with the love from our fans.”
The INFINITE members also unanimously agreed that they each have the same dream, “We hope to always stay as seven and grow as musicians [together].”
The full interview will be revealed in the August edition of Cosmopolitan.
daum+akp
(i want to steal woohyun's phone. dongwoo+woo, gyu+hoya, gyu+sungjong, gyu in general lol)
shiareagy@yt
"She's Back Ranks #1 and #2 on Japan’s Tower Records Pre-sales Chart"
INFINITE has surprised both fans and Japanese music officials with their latest achievement on the Japanese pre-sales charts!
Their third Japanese single, ‘She’s Back‘, opened for pre-sales starting July 17th. Despite there being over a month left until the album’s official release, both the limited and standard editions have managed to take first and second in ranking on Tower Records‘ pre-sales.
It’s an exceptional case for the same album to take the first two spots on the chart, and has definitely surprised music representatives while also letting them know of the high anticipation fans have for the boys.
The limited edition of the album also ranked second on HMV‘s pre-sales chart, further signifying the support the boys have been gaining. The boys’ first single, ‘BTD‘, had recorded 70,000 units in pre-orders last year and earned hot attention from the press even before their debut while their second single, ‘Be Mine‘, ranked second on the Oricon.
The boys are definitely on a roll, as they’re also scheduled to hold an arena tour seating 60,000 fans along with increased activities all over Asia, starting with a fan meet in Thailand on July 28th. ‘She’s Back’ will be released in Japan on August 29th.
naver+akp
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Infinite, "We plan to lessen the amount of angled group choreography. We’ll show individuality"
Their start wasn’t different from any other idol group. However, it is very different now. Infinite, who has been promoting for just over 2 years. They have already grown into confident K-POP Hallyu singers. They aren’t from the ‘Big 3’ companies and a portion of the members weren’t planning to be in an idol group at first. I’m curious as to how they’ve come up to here.
I met with Infinite as they were almost finished with promotions for their newest song, ‘The Chaser’. They plan to open ‘2012 Infinite’s Arena Tour in Japan’ in October. They’ll meet with Japanese fans starting with Yokohoma Arena on October 27th and 28th, then Nagoya Gaishi Hall on November 1st, Kobe World Memorial Hall on November 3rd, and Fukuoka Marine Messe on November 11th.
- You’re opening an arena tour in Japan.
Hoya: “Because our seniors made the path well, we were able to go there as well. We will work hard.”
- You are all especially popular in Japan.
L: “We can’t feel it. I think it’s because of our friendly image. They said that characters like us aren’t in Japan. J-POP singers have a bit of a prince style and people feel they are hard to approach, but we’re comfortable, so I think that’s why.”
Woohyun: “I think our angled group choreography appealed to them. I feel like they’re acknowledging that we worked really hard.”
- Plans for overseas promotions besides in Japan?
Sungyeol: “We’ll be having a fanmeet on July 27th and 28th in Thailand. Although we went to Thailand a few times for performances, it’s the first time that we’re going for our personal event. I’m nervous.”
Woohyun: “Wherever it is, if they call us from any part of the world, I want to go. I want to go to either America or Europe. And truthfully, we haven’t even gone to China yet, which is close to us. It will be our first time having a fanmeeting somewhere else in Asia. However, we had our own performances in Singapore and Hong Kong.”
- You haven’t had much overseas promotions besides in Japan, but you have many overseas fans.
Sunggyu: “That’s why it’s really fascinating. We even have fans in Malaysia, Indonesia, Argentina, and Brazil. I was really surprised. I think they became a fan of us through Youtube or the internet. I’m really proud. I feel really happy when fans say they learned Korean because of us. I also want to go to South America.”
- How do you think you were able to come up to here.
Hoya: “I think showing how we improved by putting an effort in, moved the hearts of fans.”
Dongwoo: “We have a family-like teamwork. That’s the reason why.”
Sunggyu: “Help from our company played a big role. We worked hard as well. Our CEO (Lee Joongyeop CEO) even sold his house to create our album. Our CEO risked it all. But sadly, we didn’t succeed with our debut album and second album. But because he kept believing in us, we thought often that we had to work hard as well. We became one.”
- I think that you’ve reached your dreams from debut days now.
Sunggyu: “I can finally feel that we’ve become singers now. I especially feel that we’ve become singers because we have concerts. I was happy to see people cheering after listening to our songs. I was really enjoying myself on stage. It was also a very valuable experience as well. However, we haven’t reached our final goal. We want to became the nation’s idols.”
- Do you have a rival?
Woohyun: “There aren’t any groups that we think of as rivals. Since everyone’s colors are different. Our colors are different as well. However, there are seniors that we wish to follow the examples of. Either g.o.d or DBSK seniors. DBSK’s U-Know Yunho senior especially gives us good advice.”
- Sunggyu, Woohyun, and Dongwoo, along with other members, it wasn’t originally your dream to become part of an idol group, right?
Dongwoo: “Thanks to that, our music is a bit different from other idol groups. There are also things we learn while sharing each of our music styles.”
Sunggyu: “Although I thought it was ridiculous that I became a member of an idol group, think of how the other members probably thought it was ridiculous too because they were going to do group promotions just like me. Even now, I don’t often think about how I’m an idol. When you look at L or Sungjong, even their visuals are idol-like, but I really felt I wasn’t. I’m currently promoting with the thought of, ‘when will I ever be in an idol group like this with kids like these in my life?’.”
Woohyun: “Truthfully speaking, I first danced after coming here.”
L: “I think it was destiny that Infinite became one. Since we already ended up promoting in an idol group like this, I want to become a group that creates a milestone in the music industry.”
Hoya: “If we get older, we can’t promote as an idol group anyways. Since it’s something we can only do now, I try to work hard. Later on, I want to become a true singer.”
- Any plans on your personal promotions?
Sunggyu: “If I’m given the chance, I want to do music in the style that I like. I have confidence in myself as well.”
Woohyun: “I don’t want to be trapped within one type of music. I plan to try out many types of music.”
- You’re living in a dorm together, how is the mood?
Woohyun: “Since we’ve been living together for 4 years, we feel like true brothers.”
Sunggyu: “It seems like a sitcom. Between guys, we have emotional fights and become happy over just food. And if there’s something bad going on, we even drink a cup of alcohol together. Because my hometown is Jeonju, there are a lot of things stacked up in the dorm. I’m also a bit sorry because I use a lot of space.”
- What are your thoughts on the Hallyu Wave?
Sungyeol: “When you just look at our group, the Hallyu Wave is an opportunity and a burden at once. There are many people who pay attention to Korean music. We have to work hard to not embarrass them. As much as it is a good opportunity, we will not disappoint.”
- Is there an artist overseas that you would like to work with?
Sunggyu: “It would be really nice if we could work with them just by saying their names. But there are many like Radiohead and Taylor Swift along with others.”
Hoya: “Usher. It would be nice if he would follow me back on Twitter.”
Dongwoo: “I like the humorous styles of Nicki Minaj.”
Woohyun: “Stevie Wonder and Eric Benet.”
Sungjong: “I really like Beyonce. There was a time where Beyonce created a stage in the style of group choreography with a back-up dance, and it seemed like it would really fit if she did it together with us.”
- You have the nickname of group choreography-dols. Do you plan to continue this character.
Sungyeol: “Truthfully speaking, we try not to do it now. Although it’s our character, it may seem suffocating.”
Sunggyu: “Since Hoya and Dongwoo normally danced, perfectly matching group choreography was probably suffocating for them. I can dance now too. (Laughter)”
Hoya: “Rather than match it like machines, I think it’s come to point where we should show our individuality.”
- Are you not going on break?
Members: “We want to go. Even if we have performances overseas, we can’t play when we go there. It’s sad. There was a time where the members and family members of the company went to Phuket as a vacation after we debuted. It was really fun. Even if it’s not overseas, we want to go play somewhere in Korea like a mountain stream.
trans: hyejin @ infinite updates
source: enews24
take out with FULL credits
INFINITE participated in a sporty photo shoot as well as an interview for the August edition of Cosmopolitan.
The members are currently dealing with a busy schedule due to their upcoming 5-day concert starting on August 8th. When asked whether they were tired from concert preparations and their otherwise hectic schedule, the INFINITE members stated that they received a lot of strength from fans. Tickets for the concert sold out in 15 minutes.
During the interview, Hoya commented on leader Sunggyu, who’s been receiving attention for his powerful vocals and variety skills, “He is an amazing leader with a strong sense of responsibility and leadership. Even if his pronunciation may be off sometimes.” Sungjong added, “He used to be scary when we were trainees, but not anymore. As leader, he tries to brighten up the mood at times by making jokes, but sometimes his jokes get out of hand and affect tempers.”
Woohyun discussed the members’ attitude about dating: “It’s difficult for all of us because we’re not the types to go up and talk to someone first. Although we may be at the age [to want to be in relationships], we’re just too busy. We’re enduring with the love from our fans.”
The INFINITE members also unanimously agreed that they each have the same dream, “We hope to always stay as seven and grow as musicians [together].”
The full interview will be revealed in the August edition of Cosmopolitan.
daum+akp
(i want to steal woohyun's phone. dongwoo+woo, gyu+hoya, gyu+sungjong, gyu in general lol)
shiareagy@yt
"She's Back Ranks #1 and #2 on Japan’s Tower Records Pre-sales Chart"
INFINITE has surprised both fans and Japanese music officials with their latest achievement on the Japanese pre-sales charts!
Their third Japanese single, ‘She’s Back‘, opened for pre-sales starting July 17th. Despite there being over a month left until the album’s official release, both the limited and standard editions have managed to take first and second in ranking on Tower Records‘ pre-sales.
It’s an exceptional case for the same album to take the first two spots on the chart, and has definitely surprised music representatives while also letting them know of the high anticipation fans have for the boys.
The limited edition of the album also ranked second on HMV‘s pre-sales chart, further signifying the support the boys have been gaining. The boys’ first single, ‘BTD‘, had recorded 70,000 units in pre-orders last year and earned hot attention from the press even before their debut while their second single, ‘Be Mine‘, ranked second on the Oricon.
The boys are definitely on a roll, as they’re also scheduled to hold an arena tour seating 60,000 fans along with increased activities all over Asia, starting with a fan meet in Thailand on July 28th. ‘She’s Back’ will be released in Japan on August 29th.
naver+akp
nadia0170@yt
Infinite, "We plan to lessen the amount of angled group choreography. We’ll show individuality"
Their start wasn’t different from any other idol group. However, it is very different now. Infinite, who has been promoting for just over 2 years. They have already grown into confident K-POP Hallyu singers. They aren’t from the ‘Big 3’ companies and a portion of the members weren’t planning to be in an idol group at first. I’m curious as to how they’ve come up to here.
I met with Infinite as they were almost finished with promotions for their newest song, ‘The Chaser’. They plan to open ‘2012 Infinite’s Arena Tour in Japan’ in October. They’ll meet with Japanese fans starting with Yokohoma Arena on October 27th and 28th, then Nagoya Gaishi Hall on November 1st, Kobe World Memorial Hall on November 3rd, and Fukuoka Marine Messe on November 11th.
- You’re opening an arena tour in Japan.
Hoya: “Because our seniors made the path well, we were able to go there as well. We will work hard.”
- You are all especially popular in Japan.
L: “We can’t feel it. I think it’s because of our friendly image. They said that characters like us aren’t in Japan. J-POP singers have a bit of a prince style and people feel they are hard to approach, but we’re comfortable, so I think that’s why.”
Woohyun: “I think our angled group choreography appealed to them. I feel like they’re acknowledging that we worked really hard.”
- Plans for overseas promotions besides in Japan?
Sungyeol: “We’ll be having a fanmeet on July 27th and 28th in Thailand. Although we went to Thailand a few times for performances, it’s the first time that we’re going for our personal event. I’m nervous.”
Woohyun: “Wherever it is, if they call us from any part of the world, I want to go. I want to go to either America or Europe. And truthfully, we haven’t even gone to China yet, which is close to us. It will be our first time having a fanmeeting somewhere else in Asia. However, we had our own performances in Singapore and Hong Kong.”
- You haven’t had much overseas promotions besides in Japan, but you have many overseas fans.
Sunggyu: “That’s why it’s really fascinating. We even have fans in Malaysia, Indonesia, Argentina, and Brazil. I was really surprised. I think they became a fan of us through Youtube or the internet. I’m really proud. I feel really happy when fans say they learned Korean because of us. I also want to go to South America.”
- How do you think you were able to come up to here.
Hoya: “I think showing how we improved by putting an effort in, moved the hearts of fans.”
Dongwoo: “We have a family-like teamwork. That’s the reason why.”
Sunggyu: “Help from our company played a big role. We worked hard as well. Our CEO (Lee Joongyeop CEO) even sold his house to create our album. Our CEO risked it all. But sadly, we didn’t succeed with our debut album and second album. But because he kept believing in us, we thought often that we had to work hard as well. We became one.”
- I think that you’ve reached your dreams from debut days now.
Sunggyu: “I can finally feel that we’ve become singers now. I especially feel that we’ve become singers because we have concerts. I was happy to see people cheering after listening to our songs. I was really enjoying myself on stage. It was also a very valuable experience as well. However, we haven’t reached our final goal. We want to became the nation’s idols.”
- Do you have a rival?
Woohyun: “There aren’t any groups that we think of as rivals. Since everyone’s colors are different. Our colors are different as well. However, there are seniors that we wish to follow the examples of. Either g.o.d or DBSK seniors. DBSK’s U-Know Yunho senior especially gives us good advice.”
- Sunggyu, Woohyun, and Dongwoo, along with other members, it wasn’t originally your dream to become part of an idol group, right?
Dongwoo: “Thanks to that, our music is a bit different from other idol groups. There are also things we learn while sharing each of our music styles.”
Sunggyu: “Although I thought it was ridiculous that I became a member of an idol group, think of how the other members probably thought it was ridiculous too because they were going to do group promotions just like me. Even now, I don’t often think about how I’m an idol. When you look at L or Sungjong, even their visuals are idol-like, but I really felt I wasn’t. I’m currently promoting with the thought of, ‘when will I ever be in an idol group like this with kids like these in my life?’.”
Woohyun: “Truthfully speaking, I first danced after coming here.”
L: “I think it was destiny that Infinite became one. Since we already ended up promoting in an idol group like this, I want to become a group that creates a milestone in the music industry.”
Hoya: “If we get older, we can’t promote as an idol group anyways. Since it’s something we can only do now, I try to work hard. Later on, I want to become a true singer.”
- Any plans on your personal promotions?
Sunggyu: “If I’m given the chance, I want to do music in the style that I like. I have confidence in myself as well.”
Woohyun: “I don’t want to be trapped within one type of music. I plan to try out many types of music.”
- You’re living in a dorm together, how is the mood?
Woohyun: “Since we’ve been living together for 4 years, we feel like true brothers.”
Sunggyu: “It seems like a sitcom. Between guys, we have emotional fights and become happy over just food. And if there’s something bad going on, we even drink a cup of alcohol together. Because my hometown is Jeonju, there are a lot of things stacked up in the dorm. I’m also a bit sorry because I use a lot of space.”
- What are your thoughts on the Hallyu Wave?
Sungyeol: “When you just look at our group, the Hallyu Wave is an opportunity and a burden at once. There are many people who pay attention to Korean music. We have to work hard to not embarrass them. As much as it is a good opportunity, we will not disappoint.”
- Is there an artist overseas that you would like to work with?
Sunggyu: “It would be really nice if we could work with them just by saying their names. But there are many like Radiohead and Taylor Swift along with others.”
Hoya: “Usher. It would be nice if he would follow me back on Twitter.”
Dongwoo: “I like the humorous styles of Nicki Minaj.”
Woohyun: “Stevie Wonder and Eric Benet.”
Sungjong: “I really like Beyonce. There was a time where Beyonce created a stage in the style of group choreography with a back-up dance, and it seemed like it would really fit if she did it together with us.”
- You have the nickname of group choreography-dols. Do you plan to continue this character.
Sungyeol: “Truthfully speaking, we try not to do it now. Although it’s our character, it may seem suffocating.”
Sunggyu: “Since Hoya and Dongwoo normally danced, perfectly matching group choreography was probably suffocating for them. I can dance now too. (Laughter)”
Hoya: “Rather than match it like machines, I think it’s come to point where we should show our individuality.”
- Are you not going on break?
Members: “We want to go. Even if we have performances overseas, we can’t play when we go there. It’s sad. There was a time where the members and family members of the company went to Phuket as a vacation after we debuted. It was really fun. Even if it’s not overseas, we want to go play somewhere in Korea like a mountain stream.
trans: hyejin @ infinite updates
source: enews24
take out with FULL credits
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Date: 2012-07-20 03:06 am (UTC)Lol oh Hoya. And I can't wait for episode 10 of Ranking King, I love scary things and I hope this is as hilarious as the haunted house episode of Family Outing.
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Date: 2012-07-20 03:13 am (UTC)idk, idk, but it seems like I'm on the path to stanning them...
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Date: 2012-07-20 03:20 am (UTC)On a ligher side note: "DBSK’s U-Know Yunho senior especially gives us good advice." ...CRYING ;~~~; all the love in the world for Yunho and Yunho/Infinite interactions.
Also, Sunggyu, how do you mention Radiohead and Taylor Swift in the same sentence, lol.
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Date: 2012-07-20 04:44 am (UTC)I'll be waiting, Sunggyu!!
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Date: 2012-07-20 05:21 am (UTC)I absolutely cannot wait for ep 10 of ranking king!XD Lol aww poor Dongwoo looked like he was on the verge of tears :3
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Date: 2012-07-20 07:53 am (UTC)Not a fan of Ms. Nicki, but these two weirdos would get on.
Quelle surprise @ Sungjong's answer.
Hoya: “Rather than match it like machines, I think it’s come to point where we should show our individuality
Yeah. Get on that.
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Date: 2012-07-20 01:56 pm (UTC)Not a fan of Ms. Nicki, but these two weirdos would get on.
I was delighted by the answer because of course you like her, Dongwoo. Of course you do. (Although, to be fair, I'm delighted by everything Dongwoo does ever.)
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Date: 2012-07-20 09:59 am (UTC)/snort
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Date: 2012-07-20 12:34 pm (UTC)This dude is going around giving advice to pretty much everybody, huh? He probably has a secret plan to gain as many fanboys as he can.
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Date: 2012-07-20 03:57 pm (UTC)This paragraph made me so ridiculously happy I can't even *spazzes* I love Sunggyu beyond words ♥
I love their interviews, thay are always so down to earth and not-idol-like.
Also, looking forward to next week's Ranking King episode. I want to see them running and screaming like little kids xD
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Date: 2012-07-20 05:42 pm (UTC)so pressed they're possibly coming here on Dec but idk whether or not i could watch them :c
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Date: 2012-07-20 11:55 pm (UTC)Woohyun must be Jaejoong the second lol I wonder what exactly fills the memory in his phone ;)
I really enjoyed the interview, it's good to hear the boys still being careful to consider those who have helped them to get where they are and accept that they need to continue to put in effort, and hearing them wanting to try out new things instead of just sticking to what's been working makes me very happy.
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Date: 2012-07-22 10:34 am (UTC)omg i cant wait for the horror episode! i love scary stuff :)
tbh i thought the preview would show more of sungjong's reactions because i would've thought out of all members he'd be the one screaming the most xD seems like he's really matured now ;~;
...dongwoo remains the same tho haha <3