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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:56 pm


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10 ASIA INTERVIEW

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Q. How did you feel after winning number one on the day of your comeback stage?
Minho: I was really surprised. At first, I thought that I would be really happy with just being close to ranking number one, but then we actually got number one...

Q. Key had a really unbelievable expression!
Key: Haha, my expression seems to not have been under my control (laughs)
Minho: That day was pretty exciting. Even though winning number one is a good thing, we saw the Super Junior hyungs tearing up for our win, and I just became really excited and emotional.

Q. Though it is well-received, the "Juliette" concept is pretty radical. Key wore a pink halter top that revealed his back on 'Inkigayo'. Did you not feel flustered about it?
Key: When I first wore these kinds of clothes last year, I was pretty flustered. But now I'm not really surprised by it. I actually like it now (laughs).
Jonghyun: Isn't it just like a girl's halter top? (laughs)
Key: That was outdated 20 years ago! (laughs) We have also studied a bit about fashion concepts, and I'd be okay if I had to take pictures with these kinds of clothes again. It feels fitting.

Q. How did your parents react to the new concept?
Key: They were surprised because it was pink! (laughs) So that's why it looks more appealing.
Jonghyun: My mom was really worried. "What kind of thing are you showing from this?" (laughs) Especially the album cover, wearing the masks were really weird. Wearing those kinds of glasses, what is it supposed to be? (laughs)
Minho: "The first time I saw it, it looked really magical/mystical. This time you also have a new thing to try out!" They said things like that. "This is very fitting, it looks pretty okay."
Taemin: It was really fresh! In this opportunity, we can show everyone our appeal. (laughs)

10asia's staff prepared coffee and other drinks for SHINee. But SHINee only ate and drank a litle bit. From this, we can understand how they take care of their figures. And it seems like they are now even more suited to wearing skinny jeans and even lost a bit of baby fat.

Q. In order to perform at your best on stage, you need to stay attentive and need a lot of energy. This time, you all returned with slimmer bodies.
Jonghyun: It's probably because we lost a lot of baby fat. (laughs)

Q. But there wasn't that much baby fat to begin with! (laughs) Are there any other exercises that you do?
Jonghyun: In order to stay healthy, we do some exercises. In the four months that we were gone, we did them nonstop.

Q. So how do you guys have enough energy to perform on stage?
Key: We take care of ourselves. Like for dieting, we would watch our weight. We won't eat after 7PM, and in order to have good skin, we eat less fast foods.

Q. Taemin's singing is much more stable now. Is there anything that you especially worked on?
Taemin: Dancing and singing at the same time makes breathing hard. So I did a lot of breathing exercises and worked hard. Thank you to everyone for acknowledging my hard work!

Q. Onew and Jonghyun sang "Please, Don't Go". The lyrics sound like they are describing a person's breaking point. While you were singing, what went through your mind?
Onew: I thought about what other people would feel after hearing the song. And I also read a lot of books and watch a lot of movies. I really like the movie "If Only", and listening to this song reveals all of the emotions.

Q. Not long ago, we saw a lot of manga in your dorm. Are there any mangas and movies that you especially like?
Key: "Love Me If You Dare". I don't really like movies that only talk about love. When I watch this movie, I feel like I'm watching a real romance. I must also have a love like that in the future.
Taemin: I really like horror movies. When I see really action-packed or colorful/bright movies, I think of dance stages.
Minho:I really like action movies. I especially like the <007> and James Bond series. I also really like .

Q. What part about it do you like?
Minho: The competitive part? (laughs). I've read this manga since I was young, so it was a huge influence on me.

Q. What kind of attiude did you develop from it?
Onew: A man that never gives up (laughs)
Minho: That's true. A really justifed man. I really like it.

Q. When playing games in the dorm, would the competitve spirit arise?
Minho: Yes. But the other members don't really like playing games. We would play "Winning Eleven" (a soccer game), but only after I beg them. (laughs). I've recently began teaching Taemin. I would always ask Taemin if we could play another round, and recently, Taemin would also ask to play another round. My competitiveness is spreading around the world. (laughs)
Jonghyun: The members act just like regular high school students. So we don't really like playing games.
Onew: I would also play a round with Minho. But only one round, and after it, I would go back to my room.

Q. Let's play one round of "Winning Eleven" then!
Minho: Yeah. It's supposed to be like: after playing one round, we play for three rounds, and after three rounds, we play for five rounds.
Jonghyun: Key and I wouldn't even play, we would always just sit on the side and watch. (laughs)

Q. All of the members have different interests and likes. Everyone's ideal types seem to differ as well. If you had a girlfriend, what would you do?
Onew: (claps) I want to play the piano and sing for her.
Jonghyun: I want to exchange photos, and then she would always carry around my photo. I usually don't really take pictures, so she would have the only pictures of me. (laughs)
Key: I want to go shopping.

Q. Shopping?
Key: To look at clothes...because I really like choosing and buying clothes. I can't really play piano for her. (laughs)

Q. A boyfriend shopping with his girlfriend is not an easy thing.
Key: I frequently go shopping with my mom.

Q. That is really uncommon for boys!
Key: Last year, I went shopping a lot with her. I bought my own clothes, as well as my mom's clothes. When you're shopping with me, it can never be boring.

Q. And Minho?
Onew: Want to play soccer? (laughs)
Minho: Yeah. I want to play soccer together. I want to show her my skills, and after she knows, we can become closer.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:03 pm


Ooh! Thanks for sharing! These pics are wonderful and the interview was hilarious. xDD
PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:59 am


ll ★ SHINee Five Stars From The Universe ★ ll



-Though I posted it already (in soompi) it seems that it wasn't the full interview and this is the full interview-

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Debuting on 25th May 2008. They released 3 albums over the span of one year, and released on the 21st May, just in time for their first anniversary since debut. The cute dongsaengs of the 'Noona, you are so pretty' times, having been through 'AMIGO', have said that they will 'give their soul' for 'Juliette', hence becoming a group that displays powerful pop dance. Their masked image in the teaser of 'Juliette', has also managed to give the noona fans of their 'Noona, you are so pretty' period, a new excitement. Their album's title track 'Juliette', has received first place on their first comeback stage at KBS Music Bank on 5th June. On that day, SHINee member Jonghyun cried like a faucet, and after broadcast, Super Junior sunbaes who shared the same stage with them, quietly closed the doors of the waiting room, and used their special way to congratulate their hoobaes on their first place win. After their short well wishes, the personnel of the company walked into the room, and started celebrating heartily with the male idols. Just like this, SM Entertainment's youngest idol group became the main stars of the stage, the kids who have been growing up in the past year. Let's have the idols talk about their 'idol life' themselves.


How did you feel after winning number one on the day of your comeback stage?

Minho: I was really surprised. At first, I thought that I would be really happy with just being close to ranking number one, but then we actually got number one...

Key had a really unbelievable expression!

Key: Haha, my expression seems to not have been under my control (laughs)

Minho: That day was pretty exciting. Even though winning number one is a good thing, we saw the Super Junior hyungs tearing up when we won, and I just became really excited and emotional.

Though it is well-received, the "Juliette" concept is pretty radical. Key wore a pink halter top that revealed his back on 'Inkigayo'. Did you not feel flustered about it?

Key: When I first wore these kinds of clothes last year, I was pretty flustered. But now I'm not really surprised by it. I actually like it now (laughs).

Jonghyun: Isn't it just like a girl's halter top? (laughs)

Key: That was outdated 20 years ago! (laughs) We have also studied a bit about fashion concepts, and I'd be okay if I had to take pictures with these kinds of clothes again. It feels fitting.

How did your parents react to the new concept?

Key: They were surprised because it was pink! (laughs) So that's why it looks more appealing.

Jonghyun: My mom was really worried. "What kind of thing are you showing from this?" (laughs) Especially the album cover, wearing the masks were really weird. Wearing those kinds of glasses, what is it supposed to be? (laughs)

Minho: "The first time I saw it, it looked really magical/mystical. This time you also have something new to try out!" They said things like that. "This is very fitting, it looks pretty okay."

Taemin: It was really fresh! In this opportunity, we can show everyone our appeal. (laughs)


2. SHINee's second mini album , title track 'Juliette'.

The funk beat and widely amplified vocals adding to the pressing melody, reminds people of Michael Jackson's style, and the bright costumes concept reminds people of the style in 1980s popular music. But Taemin is born 2 years after Michael Jackson's ', and were released. Amongst the SHINee members, Onew is the only member born before 1990. 'Juliette' is a 'remake' of the 1980s pop stars' style done by the teen idols in the 21st century. Jonghyun who composed the lyrics to 'Juliette' after watching , actually watched Leonardo Di Carprio's version of first.

The vocals of 'Juliette' has to be similar to that of the 80s. A disco ball hanging on the ceiling, like being lit by lasers beams. Perhaps listen to music then?

Jonghyun: Because we did not live in that era, so we are not that familar with it, so we ended up listening to a lot of famous stars' songs.

It is especially reminiscent of Michael Jackson. Jonghyun's voice in 'Juliette' has led people to think that it's the second 'Michael Jackson'?

Jonghyun: Yes. When I sing, I always try to find a vocal quality that will suit the song's atmosphere the best, and this time, I feel that the strong and powerful way of presentation fits this song very well. When I am recording, there are people who feedback to me saying that my voice sounds like Michael Jackson.

Like 'Juliette', the album showcased 3 songs in the first half, so what about the different style of harmonization done by Onew and Jonghyun in the later half?

Onew: It was really interesting. I did what I couldn't do before, and there's a lot of different things occupying my heart. (laughs) 'Senorita' was first thought up by me, and so I suggested it. (refering to song title 'Senorita'.

You watched a lot of Michael Jackson's performances, did it help to change you?

Taemin: I really like Michael Jackson so I watch a lot of his performances. I especially like 'Dangerous'.

Key: Because we did not live in the time when Michael Jackson was at his peak, so we don't know how high his popularity was during that time, but it still impacted us a lot. I have been listening to his songs again recently.

Seems like SHINee's album this time has incorporated quite a few retro elements in it. is a classic, how did Jonghyun write the lyrics for 'Juliette'?

Jonghyun: Because I watched the movie , the lyrics just came out. After watching the movie, the scenes that the lyrics is depicting appear. Maybe a certain was found when watching the movie, it's very interesting.

There is this 'give you my soul' line right? That's a very straightforward confession, what were you thinking then?

Jonghyun: Even though the song is a powerful dance track, the lyrics actually gives the impression of a drama production script. I like the romance in , the classical style in it, and so I wanted to present those in the lyrics. If it's a classic romance, then I will give it my all, and give you my soul, these thoughts just materialised.

Minho participated in making the rap, so how did you think of lines like 'sweet addiction, burning temptation, even though your lips are bitter poison'? Do you always write such strong lyrics?

Minho: Just like Jonghyun hyung who writes his lyrics after watching movies, I watch movies and listen to stories. When I see something and I think like, this line will work, I will think of the atmosphere of the song then. As such I write lyrics that allow for different presentation.

But the journey of such passionate romance like that of is very ardous.

Jonghyun: I can understand that. I wrote the lyrics, so it felt like I am in love like them too. (laughs) In love, living on is important too, they are even younger than us, maybe at Taemin's age? 16 years old?

What does 16 years old Taemin think of their romance?

Taemin: I think it's very brave. I am as old as them, but to think if I can do like what they did...(laughs) Just looking at the lyrics, I seem to get strength from it to do it easily.


3. SHINee (Even though it's just trivials but once you know, you will become slaves to them)

The choreography of 'Juliette' is done by the choreographer of 'Noona, you are so pretty', Rino Nakasone. Minho often takes the train home and to school. His reason being: "It's a little far to walk." The members all sleep in one room, Onew sleeps in the middle bed. Key knows nothing about going offside in soccer. Other than Michael Jackson, Taemin also likes other 80s music artistes such as ABBA and Prince.

Unlike your hyungs, Taemin uses an expressionless image on stage, is there a special reason?

Taemin: I thought a lot about it this time, how should I go about portraying subtly but at the same time, letting everyone feel the love that I am experiencing. So compared to desperation, being expressionless has something close to willpower. It's the portrayal of my true love.

MBC has a cast of students in their teens right? Your elitist student character says stuff like "How can you not know what's being tested", but what are you like as a student in real life?

Taemin: I am actually very close to my friends. Besides, compared to other people, I can't attend school often. So I try to revert back to being a normal student in , to look like me, and also look my age, it's both easy and difficult at the same time.

What changes has Taemin been through since a year after debut?

Taemin: Firstly, I lost a lot of baby fats from my face. (laughs) And also feel that I have to be more matured in doing things, a lot of thoughts like this. To say that our goal was the Newcomer Awards before, now we have to aim on top of that to strive towards it.

The maknae is the most ambitious. (laughs) What about changes to other members?

Onew: I became happier. When I stand on stage and hear the cheers of the audience, my heart starts to beat faster.

Key: Really improved in a lot of areas. I understand how to handle situations better when there are unexpected incidents that happen.

Jonghyun: I think I formed something that is distinctly my style in all areas.

Minho: I am at the stage of a normal student who is crossing over from the second year of high school to the final year of high school, but I am not just a student, I also gained a lot of experiences in my social life, I learnt alot.

Any events that has left on you, special memories?

Jonghyun: It's when we go overseas and perform. We went to Thailand and US, especially since it was our first time going to US so we gained a lot of experience, and also went to tour around briefly.

Key: And sat a really long flight.

Onew: That...There is this Hollywood sign on the hill, we saw it with our own eyes.

Key: In Thailand, the fans first greeted us in Korean at the airport, I was very surprised but also felt very happy.

Onew: When we went to US, everyone stood up together to make the atmosphere high and also cheered for us, we were very happy then.

Watching 'Juliette', SHINee seems to be placing more emphasis on their onstage performance. The beat has to be exact, and there is dancing to be done along with singing live, how are you digesting everything?

Key: Other than at the start, it's not that difficult. When we first started learning it, rather than the moves that are difficult, it's the syncronization that took more time to perfect. To syncronize is not something that anyone can just perfect on the first time. (laughs) And it's all very detailed.

Onew: If you practise for four months then it can be done. (laughs)

Your hunger for performance on stage seem to have grown bigger too, is there any performance that you want to show to everyone?

Minho: Not really, we went to watch Dong Bang Shin Ki and Super Junior sunbaenims' concert, so I think if we are to have our own concert, it will be very interesting.

Jonghyun: If concert is something that can be prolonged, then it will be great. A public performance that always go on. After a good movie or a performance, many people will be talking about it, I want to be able to put on such a performance.

Onew: Personally, I want to try those flying here and there things. (laughs)

Key has participated in a rap for Dong Bang Shin Ki's concert, how does it feel to be able to stand on the stage of a large scale concert?

Key: Very nerve wrecking, I was standing on stage when Dong Bang Shin Ki sunbaenims were not on stage, so that was when everyone were looking at me, so I thought I must really do my best.

4. Interviewing SHINee.

The staff of <10 Asia> prepared coffee, tea, yoghurt drinks and such. However, SHINee members only ate a little of a small cup of jelly. From this we can understand how they maintain their physique, and according to them, they are more to suited to wear skinny jeans now and also lost some baby fat.

In order to perform at your best on stage, you need to stay attentive and need a lot of energy. This time, you all returned with slimmer bodies.

Jonghyun: It's probably because we lost a lot of baby fat. (laughs)

It's not even baby fat to begin with, why are you trying to hard to lose it? (laugh) Is there any special exercise that you do?

Jonghyun: In order to manage our health, we do exercises bit by bit, and did not rest even during the four months.

Key: Stuff like push-ups and sit-ups can be done at home too.

With such a physique, where do you find the energy to perform on stage?

Jonghyun: I think it's because we don't have any fats, I think I am boasting a little now. (laughs)

Key: Because we manage our health well. Rather than saying we are losing weight, we are watching our weight. We don't eat after 7PM at night, and also do not eat fast food in order to maintain our complexion.

Taemin's singing is much more stable now. Is there anything that you especially worked on?

Taemin: Dancing and singing at the same time makes breathing hard. So I did a lot of breathing exercises and worked hard. Thank you to everyone for acknowledging my hard work!

Onew and Jonghyun sang "Please, Don't Go". The lyrics sound like they are describing a person's breaking point. While you were singing, what went through your mind?

Onew: I thought about what other people would feel after hearing the song. And I also read a lot of books and watch a lot of movies. I really like the movie "If Only", and listening to this song reveals all of the emotions.


5. SHINee's ** is?

For Jonghyun, Juliette is? A new beginning.
For Onew, a concert is? A stage that moves not just yourself, but also a lot of people.
For Key, shopping is? A chance for him to transform.
For Taemin, Michael Jackson is? No matter what, he must dance on the stage once for his idol.
For Minho, winning is? A game that cannot be lost.

Not long ago, we saw a lot of manga in your dorm. Are there any mangas and movies that you especially like?

Key: "Love Me If You Dare". I don't really like movies that only talk about love. When I watch this movie, I feel like I'm watching a real romance. I must also have a love like that in the future.

Taemin: I really like horror movies. When I see really action-packed or colorful/bright movies, I think of dance stages.

Minho:I really like action movies. I especially like the <007> and James Bond series. I also really like .

Which part about it do you like?

Minho: The competitive part? (laughs). I've read this manga since I was young, so it was a huge influence on me.

What kind of attiude did you develop from it?

Onew: A man that never gives up (laughs)

Minho: That's true. A really righteous man. I really like it.

When playing games in the dorm, would the competitve spirit arise?

Minho: Yes. But the other members don't really like playing games. We would play "Winning Eleven" (a soccer game), but only after I beg them. (laughs). I've recently began teaching Taemin. I would always ask Taemin if we could play another round, and recently, Taemin would also ask to play another round. My competitiveness is spreading around the world. (laughs)

Jonghyun: The members act just like regular high school students. So we don't really like playing games.

Onew: I would also play a round with Minho. But only one round, and after it, I would go back to my room.

Let's play one round of "Winning Eleven" then!

Minho: Yeah. It's supposed to be like: after playing one round, we play for three rounds, and after three rounds, we play for five rounds.

Jonghyun: Key and I wouldn't even play, we would always just sit on the side and watch. (laughs)

All of the members have different interests and likes. Everyone's ideal types seem to differ as well. If you had a girlfriend, what would you do?

Onew: (claps) I want to play the piano and sing for her.

Jonghyun: I want to exchange photos, and then she would always carry around my photo. I usually don't really take pictures, so she would have the only pictures of me. (laughs)

Key: I want to go shopping.

Shopping?

Key: To look at clothes...because I really like choosing and buying clothes. I can't really play piano for her. (laughs)

A boyfriend going shopping with his girlfriend is not an easy thing.

Key: I frequently go shopping with my mom.

That is really uncommon for boys!

Key: Last year, I went shopping a lot with her. I bought my own clothes, as well as my mom's clothes. When you're shopping with me, it can never be boring.

And Minho?

Onew: Wants to play soccer? (laughs)

Minho: Yeah. I want to play soccer together. I want to show her my skills, and after she knows, we can become closer.

In Minho's case, he will teach the girls overhead kick, and then they will play soccer together. Minho seems to have something to say to the national team going to play in the World Cup this time.

Minho: Of course I hope the outcome will be good, it will be great if our country can go up against Italy again, they are the world's best soccer team. It will be good if they can avoid being drawn into the killer group. (laughs)

Last question, what kind of a group do you think SHINee is right now?

Jonghyun: I think we are a colourful group. Not about our clothes, but our music and trends also encompass such colours, a group that wants to realise everything together in unity.

Onew: Unpredictable changes? (laughs)

Key: In the future we will continue to show such image to everyone.

Minho: A group that never stops changing.

Jonghyun: Also, SHINee is an interesting group. (laughs)

credits: Source: 10asiae.co.kr & 闪耀星球(smshinee.ifensi.com)
Chinese Translation: bobohero+jessiezoe+showerlin@闪耀星球
English Translation: amourette@soompi & atlantis-x
Credits: SHINee Forums

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