[INTERVIEW] NU'EST W x Dispatch D-Icon Magazine 'W,onderful Day & Night'

Q. Have you usually been this hot in Taiwan? We were shocked at the airport. 

Ren: (In the past,) We once did a shoot in Taiwan. At that time, there were almost no fans at the airport, but this time it really was a big hit. It makes me think "So we've really done it"? 

Aron: There were many fans who came to Incheon Airport too. I didn't know so many people would come. Although such a situation feels unfamiliar to me, it's fascinating. 

JR: On one hand, I feel worried too. It was said that one fan got hurt at Incheon Airport, while trying to make her greetings...... I made a request with our manger until we got on the plane, to keep an eye on the fans first. 

Baekho: We want to spend time closely with our fans just like in the past. However, I'm worried that accidents may occur while doing fan-service. 

Q. You sang 16 songs at your Taiwan concert. 

JR: 16 songs are of course tiring to do. But since there are the fans, it feels like we're receiving energy (from the fans). We did it without realizing that time was passing. 

Ren: Although it was an unfamiliar place, the fans are always by our side. They always come to see us happily. This time, (the atmosphere) felt hotter like never before. We were able to do it while enjoying ourselves. 

Q. You hung out at the night market. Even the paparazzi came. Your private life seems to be slowly disappearing. 

JR: In the past, I thought "It'll be nice if people would recognize me on the streets". That was my dream. Nowadays, I get recognized even when I go to the convenience store. It's something to be thankful and happy about. 

Aron: I went out to eat at 2am with a hyung I know. At the eatery, somebody said that she recognized me and waited for an hour. As soon as I heard that, I immediately went outside to shake his/her hands. Now, things like these are just fascinating. 

Q. You completed your first activities as NU'EST W. 

JR: It feels like it's a relief that I didn't give up (previously)...... Everything felt new. The support from the fans really became a huge form of strength. We didn't know that we would be able to do something like this. It was indeed a happy time.

Aron: Should I say that it's definitely a different feeling from before? Although I had a lot of worries and was nervous, I couldn't have been happier. So I'm looking even more forward for our next activities. 

Ren: It's hard to believe even now. It feels like i'm dreaming. I'm really thankful for L.O.Λ.Es. On the other hand, I also feel apologetic. In the future, we'll meet even more often. 

Baekho: It's an album that I had high anticipations for right from when I started producing it. It's a relief that the results were also better than what I had expected. I did my best while putting my trust in the members, and relying on the fans. 

Q. What are the memorable moments for each of you?

NU'EST W: Of course it was when we won 1st place. Since that was our first time since debut. 

Baekho: Ah, at that time, I really had no thoughts. 

JR: Since it was something that we totally did not expect, just getting nominated for 1st place was an honour. 

Ren: Even our managers told us not to put our hopes too high. So (what happened) was even more unbelievable. 

Baekho: Since they say that it's better to dream big...... I had always dreamt of getting 1st place. But as I did that, I regretted, thinking "It seems like I had dreamt too big a dream". It felt like as if 1st place was eventually just ending as a mere dream? But we actually got 1st place, and we could not believe it. 

Q. You had already experience getting #1 on the digital charts. 

JR: On the day that the tracks got digitally released, I was in my room entirely. Refresh, then refresh again...... As I did that, I got to see #1. Everyone went mad. We screamed, hugged tightly, danced, and Ren sobbed. (Tears come to JR's eyes again.)

Ren: Ah, my sobbing? I immediately called my parents and told them about how we got #1. They said "Son, you've really worked hard!"...... At that time, (my tears) exploded. 

JR: We got our #1 (on digital charts) at 1am in the morning. I was pondering about whether I should call now or not. My parents usually sleep at 8pm. But I could not hold it in. So I called, and they said "Mmm~ You did well!" then hung up. I thought, I should have just called the next day. 

Q: You sold over 200,000 copies of your album in the first week (as the 4th artiste after EXO, BTS and WannaOne). This is something that 300x of your previous albums. 

Ren: Before this, our first week sales were 600 copies. And this time, our first week sales are 200,000 copies. Of course we were happy. However, what we were even happier about, was the fact that we got to release an album once more. 

Baekho: What had happened? It still doesn't feel real. I called my mom. To be honest, she doesn't really know the meaning of 200,000 copies. But she was just glad that we sold a lot. 

Q. Your schedules also increased. Is it not tiring? 

JR: Something that we had hoped for since the past. Um... "It'd be nice to be tired because of the many schedules.", "It'd be nice if we did not get to sleep because we were too busy." Things like that became reality. Of course, it's difficult. But, we are not tired. (To be honest, during our previous album [ie. Canvas] I got an IV drip at the hospital...... This is a secret.)

Ren: Even if it is difficult, it's a happy feeling? Many people show interest towards us and show their support, and they even react at the littlest of things that we do. It's really something to be thankful for. It was a round of promotions where each and every moment was perfect. 

Aron: Of course, while doing promotions, there are times when we get tired. During those times, we see our fans. And we gain strength again. It's a first for us to receive this much love. I'm really thankful. 

Baekho: Instead, it was 'less' tiring because we had many schedules. Since we were busy, time passed quickly too. I was thankful that we got to stand on the stage. I was also thankful that there were many stages (waiting) for us. It felt good waking up at dawn and going to music programs. Everything was happy. 

Q. What is a moment that you were touched by the fans? 

Ren: It's every moment. There were really many L.O.Λ.Es who came. I always choked up looking at the pink lightsticks. It was touching. I shed tears even without myself realizing it. 

Baekho: Something that was hard to believe was true, happened on our commute back after schedule. It was that the fans were standing in a line on both sides of the road. They created a road where cars would be able to go through. It felt like as if we were having a parade? Gosh, it was also said that they (voluntarily) cleaned up their trash after the concert. I am really proud. 

Aron: Our L.O.Λ.Es, are indeed amazing. When we perform, it is not just us that they show their support towards. When other artistes come on, they have fun and change the colour of their lightsticks. They're indeed the best. 

JR: During the Dream Concert in Pyeongchang, it was really cold. However, the fans waited for 4, 5 hours. They screamed hot cheers with their cold bodies. L.O.Λ.Es always make me touched.

Q. But still, wouldn't it be difficult to look out for them personally like in the past? 

Baekho: The feelings we have towards the fans are exactly the same. Whether it's the past or whether it's now, there is nothing that has changed. Instead, the safety of the fans is really important. I'm of course worried about that aspect. 

JR: We pay even more attention now that we did in the past, lest people say "They changed since they started doing well". As long as our fans are happy, I want to do everything for them. 

Q. The charisma of a leader and the cheerfulness & liveliness in a variety show - which side is closer to JR? 

Ren: 1 vote for 'Night Goblin'. 

Aron: 2 votes for 'Night Goblin'. 

Baekho: Even usually, he doesn't really get mad. No, I should say that he can't get mad. In the audition program, didn't his angry side appear for a moment? He really speaks with that tone, meekly. However leader JR is different. He has stubbornness and conviction. 

Q. JR always tells the fans that he'll make them happy. To you, happiness is? 

JR: I received many things from the fans. So I want to return it back again. Happiness, you say? It is becoming a singer that can be of strength to L.O.Λ.Es. I hope the fans would rely on us. In my solo song [WITH], I put in those feelings. 

Q. What is an individual activity that Aron would like to do?

JR: It's really cool when Aron hyung speaks in English. He really helped a lot when it comes to the overseas fans. I hope hyung would be an English radio DJ. 

Aron: We did group activities after a long break. I'd like to do more things with the members. It's enjoyable and fun to be working together with my dongsaengs. 

Q. Baekho received acknowledgement as a producer through this round of promotions. 

Baekho: It's because I know the members well. I create songs while giving life to the highlight points. By combining that, I think synergy is formed. It is not because I have the ability to produce, but because we know each other well. 

Q. Ren had a strong image in the past for gender neutrality. But this time round you're a tough man? 

JR: Ren is the fashionista of NU'EST. He likes fashion. No matter the style, he pulls it off like his own. 

Ren: I like a diversity of challenges. The confidence to pull off any~thing? (laughs) I feel that we shouldn't hesitate over change. Since I'm an idol. 

Q. There are many members (JR, Baekho, Ren) of the same age. What is the key to doing activities closely?

JR: If this interview was done when I was 18, I would have said "We don't fight". (laughs) We've spent 9 years together. The key is to apologize immediately. Now we know each other very well. 

Aron: When we were young, we felt ashamed to apologize and through that, we had misunderstandings too. Now, just by looking at each other's eyes we know it, so...... The space we have to understand each other has gotten wider. 

Baekho: Each of us are strong in personality and individuality too. At first, we would think "Why is he being like that?", and then of course quarrel too. The time where we cried and laughed together is a time of 9 years. I think we know (each other) more than a family does. 

Ren: Even now, the thing where our opinions don't match is choosing what to eat. Usually, it is one meal that reconciles us back together. When our opinions clash, our manager hyung would take care of it and order for us. 

Q. I'm curious about the order that you shower. 

JR: Shall I tell you the order of how we wash up. It's different from day to day. If there was a member who had a hard time the day before, we would let him shower last (in the morning), so that he could sleep more, even if it's just a little bit. 

Baekho: In Japan, the 5 of us shared one bathroom. Each of us took about 15 minutes to shower? In that case, the member who showers the last gets to sleep for one more hour.

Ren: If there is nothing special, we decide on the shower sequence the day before. 

Aron: (We decide it through) Rock paper scissors. That's the best. 

Q. What is a special memory you have of Christmas? 

Baekho: Last Christmas, I spent it in the studio. I ate ice cream cake. I also played with the dry ice, putting it in a paper cup. 

Ren: To be honest, the memory I have about Christmas, is Santa Claus? He always left laver at our front door. As for why our Santa Claus left laver every year, that is still a question for me. 

JR: To be honest, I'm the type that doesn't really celebrate birthdays too. It's the same for Christmas parties too. When I was young, I never asked to have a birthday party. I disliked that my mother would have a hard time while preparing (a birthday party) because of me. 

Aron: The most memorable Christmas? It was during my trainee days. The company gave us allowance. With that, I went to look round Dongdaemun, bought clothes, and went to the karaoke too. I think this Christmas will be one that's memorable too. Since now I'm spending an 'early' Christmas with the members. 

T/N: The word for 'early' in Korean is 미리 (miri), so it is a wordplay on the greeting "Merry Christmas". 

NU'EST answers questions through post-its

Jonghyun

Q. What does Jonghyun think is his attractive feature? 

A. Eye smile!

Q. Do you still like soccer? 

A. More than soccer, foot volleyball! Jegichagi... (Korean traditional game similar to kikbo) I'm not good at soccer

Q. Your favourite nickname? 

A. Wartortle

Q. Do you have any thoughts to get piercings again? 

A. Yes

Q: Please say a compliment that you want to give to L.O.Λ.Es.

A: Thank you so much for always supporting us and being by our side! Thank you~ 

Q: What does JR want to say to L.O.Λ.Es? 

A. Please support us lots in the future and show us love! 

Aron

Q. What is Aron's favourite time? 

A. Sleep time... ㅋㅋㅋ

Q. Please write something you would like to say to L.O.Λ.Es~ 

A: I'm always very thankful, and very happy thanks to L.O.Λ.Es. 

Q. What does Aron do during his rest days? 

A. Use his phone, sleep, and practice. 

Q. A tourist attraction in America that you would like to introduce to L.O.Λ.Es? 

A. 'The Grove' in LA!

Q. The Korean food that Aron likes?

A. Pork skin (I like marinated soy sauce crab too) 

Q. Which part out of this album do you like the most? 

A. I like all of my solo song. Please show loves of love to 'Good Love'~ 

Baekho

Q. What kind of sports do you like?

A. Soccer, kendo. 

Q. A song you would like to sing for L.O.Λ.Es? 

A. Good love. 

Q. Where do you get inspiration when you write songs? 

A. I think I get lots of it when I'm the most comfortable. 

Q. What is your favourite snack? 

A. I prefer eating meals over snacks. 

Q. Something that Baekho would like to say to L.O.Λ.Es! 

A. Thank you so much for liking us. I will not let you regret this! 

Q. What is your magic point that makes fans addicted? 

A. Brown eyes

Ren

Q. Something you would like to say to L.O.Λ.Es? 

A. Everyone is a precious and amazing existence. So I pray that you will always confidence and be strong. 

Q. The key to having clean skin? 

A. Cut down on oily food. That makes it better. 

Q. What is the style of your sleeping clothes? 

A. Pajamas

Q. A special method to take card of your throat is? 

A. I don't really take good care of my throat.. I only spray Propolis from time to time. 

Q. Is your drama preparation going well~~

A. It's beginning soon. Please don't expect too much since it's my first drama. Hehe, no. I'm working hard to practice on acting. 

Q. When are you happiest in a day? 

A. When we do fansigns? When I communicate with L.O.Λ.Es. 

NU'EST W [W,HERE] Album 'THANKS TO'

JR

I'm always thankful for our CEO during the 9 years we've spent together. Thank you so much. Also, to our vice-president who would always listen earnestly to what we had to say, and the many staff members who worked hard for the sake of this album, thank you so much, too. And to the L.O.Λ.E's who have been of great strength to us, while we worked on preparing the album, it really felt like such a happy dream! I hope that as you listen to the songs that we worked hard on, you would spend each day happily. We will always work hard and do our best to show you much much more better appearances in order to repay the love and support you have given us up till now and in the future. Thank you for making us so happy such that the past 6 years we spent did not feel like a waste. Now, we will make L.O.Λ.E's happy. Thank you for walking by our side. Lastly, to my mom and dad who were always by my side giving me strength and allowing me to not give up when I was going through a hard time, my older sisters and friends who cannot be replaced by anyone else, thank you so much for crying with me during the difficult times and laughing with me during the happy times. It is thanks to everyone here that I am able to be here today. I will always only show you good appearances of myself. I will never let L.O.Λ.E's down! Thank you! I love you!

Aron 

To our CEO who has been like a father figure to me, our vice-president who always watched over us warmly, my family and everyone who has given us so much love and support, thank you so much. And to all of our fans! Through this album, if you were able to be happy just even the slightest bit, I'd be satisfied. It is thanks to our fans that I have been able to come to where I am today. Although there are many times where I feel sorry for still being lacking and for not being able to express my emotions of the same extent that you have shown us love, I will work harder in the future and show you only good appearances. I love you so much, our L.O.Λ.E ♥

Baekho

Even through the very fact that we are able to stand in front of everyone with this album, that alone makes me very glad and happy. There were many incidents before I came up till today, but I'm very thankful for our CEO Han Sung Soo who helped me to do my best till the end, and for being the biggest pillar of support for a long time and in the future too, allowing us to not forget our dreams. Thank you to vice-president Kim Yeon Su who always paid careful attention to what kind of images we projected on the outside, and what kind of thoughts we had on the inside. Thank you to the PLEDIS staff who were always with us outside working hard, be it night or day. And to Bumzu-hyung, who always treated my personal matters like his very own, who took care of me even more carefully than his own personal matters, thank you so much. While you were by my side, I learnt many things from you, and I'm happy that there were so many fun times too. It is thanks to hyung that I was able to overcome even the difficult times. Lastly, to all of our fans. Thank you so much for allowing our members, the company, and our family members to live each day while smiling. My strength! My L.O.Λ.E! I love you!

Ren

Thank you so much to our CEO Han Sung Soo whom I respect, for always being beside us to be our light and always giving us love endlessly. And to our vice-president who was always beside us, watching over us and being our strength, all of the staff members who helped us to produce this meaningful album, all of NU'EST W's family members, thank you everyone. It is thanks to your help and encouragement which you never held back on, that we are able to safely produce this album and show it to the world. Also, this album is one that is able to carry even deeper meaning thanks to the support and passion of our fans who have always been my heaven. Although I can't express it enough in words, I am really thankful for you and I love you. Because we met each other while walking on a rough path, even if time passes and many other things change, our hearts shall always be a constant. May we not forget the fluttering of our hearts and nervousness we first felt towards each other, and always be together.

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[NEWS] "A debut-like comeback"... 3 things to pay attention to about NU'EST W

[Sports Chosun] It is a debut-like comeback. Group NU'EST W is starting promotions. It is the first of full-scale promotions after their appearance on 'Produce 101' where they reverted back to trainee statuses. Although they released 'If You' under the name of 'NU'EST W', it was only a digital release, and as such, the interest for this comeback is being extremely amplified.

A boy group of 6 years whose having their glory days for the first time. With the thought of starting over again, they appeared on Mnet 'Produce 101 Season ', and as the charms of the members were rediscovered together with the program, this is a rare case where they are receiving an overwhelming amount of support from fans.

October 10's comeback. Their 'debut-like comeback' is receiving hot attention from the industry and of course, their fans.

# What kind of influence did their appearance on 'Produce 101' have? 

It was not an easy decision. The fact that they, as 6 year idols, reverted back to trainee status and competed to debut, was an adventure. Despite that, they made the decision, and started their survival. Minhyun, Baekho, Ren and JR participated in 'Produce 101', and unlike their sluggish first entrance, they gradually proved their worth on the show and received the votes of National Producers. Although it was only Minhyun who made it to the final debut group, the remaining 3 members as expected, received support that was second to none.

What's most inspiring is the fact that the members developed individually as they went through with the survival program. As they progressed with the harsh survival program, they were reborn as more solid musicians through their mentalities, skills and experience which were strengthened, and also learnt a kind of variety skills. The confidence that they regained, is what's most valuable.

Through this process they earned a solid fandom of quite a large scale, and as they got together to form NU'EST W, the synergy is multiplying. It is clear that unlike other participants who went back to their respective agencies, rejoining other company trainees and became less of the talk of the town, NU'EST W manages to maintain an unbeatable power.

# What is the difference (of NU'EST W) from the original 5-membered NU'EST? 

With the meaning of having waited a long time for the day to meet their fans, they are starting promotions under the unit name 'NU'EST W'. The difference is that they are in the analysis of 'growth'. Although they appeared with the status of trainees in 'Produce 101 Season 2', it is evident that their basic foundation is solid, and they were able to grow and develop in a much more stable manner. The album which will present and prove their growth, is W,HERE.

On the 7th at midnight, NU'EST W's agency PLEDIS introduced this album through their official YouTube channel where they shared a pre-listening video of the 6 songs from the new album W,HERE. The general reaction of the fans and industry is that they have matured a little more.

The fact that it created their own individual striking colours particularly left an impression. The first track on the new album '"JUST ONE DAY" is a song which confesses a strong longing, and the second track, the title song "WHERE YOU AT" is a song filled to the brim with emotions that only NU'EST possesses. From the third track, they are solo tracks of each member. Even through the short release, it sparked curiosity.

Starting from "PARADISE" where Ren's vocals stand out, Aron's solo song "GOOD LOVE" which is filled with sweetness and an upbeat charm, "WITH", which despite being low-pitched, allows you to feel the energy of JR's rap, and ending with Baekho's "HAPPY TILL NOW" where it flaunts his emotional and deep vocals. It leaves quite an impression.

# The explosive music industry of October.. would NU'EST W be able to soar high on charts? 

In autumn, which is filled with foliage, who shall fill up the charts? This is the very 'battle of foliage'. Starting from veteran ballad singers Lim Chang Jung, Sung Sikyung, and Wheesung, till Epik High and Wonder Girls' Ye Eun, musicians which are garnering ancipation - Twice, GOT7, HIGHLIGHT, BTOB and JBJ, the idol line-up is also outstanding. What kind of scores would NU'EST W receieve?

Albeit intense, this is also a chance for them to firmly prove their position. Previously, even without promotions and with just a digital release, "If You" recorded at high positions on online digital charts, and as it earnestly maintained its rank, the fact that it is on for the long run, is presently a positive factor.

In addition, the fact that songs which NU'EST previously released are also climbing back on the charts, shows that the fans have systematic movement and that their power is extraordinary. Even just through the very fact that their popularity is solid and that they have unwavering support of their fans, you can tell that this comeback has a bright outlook.

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COMMENTS

[+4257, -109] Let's hit big, NU'EST W

[+3707, -99] I'll always support NU'EST Wㅠㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅠㅠㅠ Do everything you want to do!!!♥

[+3411, -110] This is great, I support you 

[+2860, -85] Go go 

[+1557, -51] I always support NU'EST ♥

[+786, 26] I listened to the highlight medley and it's really great, when it comes out on the 10th, LOVEs will make it such that you'll be able to get #1 ㅎㅎ May the 10th quickly come, I feel like I'm gonna be dizzyㅜㅜ

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[INTERVIEW] NU'EST Waiting Q Photobook

JR's interview

Did you see the reactions after the first broadcast of JTBC's <Night Goblin>?

I was very nervous. I was unsure of what I had to do because it was my first time on variety, I I knew that it would be extremely difficult to have to be on the show without a script. The seniors made it great for me. However, I was losing continuously in the games, and the salt kimbap I made there was really a mistake. But I really wanted to make it well! 

You're the leader in NU'EST, but the youngest on the variety show. 

I relied a lot on the seniors. Because I was very shy and hesitant, Hyungdon-hyung told me, "It's okay for you to act arrogant and be comfortable." This is just a broadcast, and they knew that I'm normally not an arrogant kid. Recently, it feels like I've gained a hyung whom I can ask "I think of it this way, but is it correct?" In the past, I had to handle things alone, but it's really great now that I have people to ask. While doing broadcasts, I'm learning about the inter-relationships between people. 

[NEWS] 'Night Goblin' Kim Jonghyun, identity gets caught and fails to eat toast "It's right that you're a trend"

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[TV REPORT] Kim Jonghyun got his identity caught and failed at eating toast. 

On the 3rd through JTBC's 'Night Goblin', it revealed the image of solidarity struggle for the sake of eating toast at Busan's hot place toast store. 

On this day, the members were given the mission of eating toast without getting their identities caught. In a situation where the store had not opened yet, Kim Jonghyun asked two passing ladies for the time. 

At this time, the ladies at once, recognized Kim Jonghyun and screamed in happiness. Although it confirmed his popularity as a trend idol, he failed to eat the toast. 

Lee Hongki who challenged next, was not recognized by people and succeeded 1st at buying the toast. As expected, Lee Soogeun and Jung Hyungdon got their identities caught and failed at eating the toast. 

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[+2227, -13] Are you a fool ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋWhy did you ask for the time ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anyone who hears it will know it's Kim Jonghyunㅋㅋㅋ

[+1848, -13] Amazing~!! ㅋㅋㅋ Kim Jonghyun JR's voice~~^^*

[+1809, -15] Jonghyun-ah why did you askㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Today too, as expected you were cute

[+1617, -15] Unnie's effort is finally seeing the light ㅎㅎ Jonghyun has hit big ㅎㅎㅎ

[+1523, -10] JR fighting!!!

[+527, -2] Kim Jonghyun!!! JR!!! Doesn't your own popularity hit you ㅋㅋㅋ Why are you this cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅜㅜ Night Goblin is slowly getting funnier with each episodeㅋㅋㅋ

[+500, -2] Wah crap I also live in Busan and I'm so envious of those peopleㅠㅜㅠㅠAhㅠㅠㅠJonghyun-ah....

[+482, -2] Kim JonghyunㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋDummyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ There are now many people who recognize youㅋㅋㅋ

[+456, -2] Ahㅠㅠ I've also had people passing by asking me for the time but it would be nice if that was JR 

[+427, -2] Our Jonghyun is so cute~~~♡♡♡♡

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[NEWS] NU'EST JR Kim Jonghyun, to the fans on 2000 days "Thank you! The best"

[Sedaily] NU'EST Kim Jonghyun delivered his thankful heart to the fans on the 2000th day since debut. 

On the 4th, Kim Jonghyun shared a photo on his own Instagram with the caption "Thank you for 2000 days! The best". 

In the shared photo, it shows the image of Kim Jonghyun at the seaside, looking at the sky painted with red. 

On this day, the fans of NU'EST who reached their 2000th day, also had them rise to #1 in real time search rankings on Naver and other portal sites, as a form of support. 

Meanwhile, the members of NU'EST, excluding Minhyun (Hwang Minhyun) who is currently a Wanna One member, JR (Kim Jonghyun), Aron, Baekho (Kang Dongho) and Ren (Choi Minki) are currently promoting as 4 under the unit NU'EST W. 

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COMMENTS

[+663, -1] Congrats on NU'EST's 2000th day❤️Let's only walk on the flower road

[+607, -1] Congrats on NU'EST's 2000th day since debut, in the future let's spend the many days together happily♡

[+593, -1] Congrats on NU'EST's 2000th day, in the future let's be together forever❤️

[+583, -1] Congrats on NU'EST's 2000th day since debut❤️✨ You have always shined and in the future you will also shine✨I love you

[+558, -1] We are more more more more more more more thankful

[+163, -0] There's nothing much I've done for you but you're actually telling thank you, we are more thankful and sorry. During the 2000 days you've suffered a lot and in the future let's be together with LOVEs for a lifetime, congrats on 2000 days❤

[+158, -0] Because I know that during the 2000 days you've suffered a lot, I'm both sad and happy..ㅠㅠ As much as you saw the light late, in the future I hope all of NU'EST only walks on the flower path!

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[pann] I'm the person who followed my NU'EST fan boyfriend to the fanmeet!

This post is a follow-up by the author of this post. You may want to read that post first, if you haven't. 

Hi~ I don't know if you remember, but I'm the person who was feeling very hurt about my boyfriend being a NU'EST fan! ㅋㅋㅋ When I wrote that post that time, there were people who asked me to write a fan account after going to the fanmeet so I came here to write one! I'm a bit late right?

Right after the fanmeet ended my classes started again immediately so here and there I've been really busy ㅠ_ㅠ!

Um, firstly, that time, I wrote in the post that I was going on Sunday (27th), but because an acquaintance of my boyfriend and mine was getting married, so we changed our tickets at the last minute to Saturday's! (Through Twitter)

The Saturday concert was at 7pm, but we reached rather late at almost 6pm? ㅋㅋㅋ

On Saturday I also had private classes and had to work part-time, and my boyfriend said that Tiger Dome (concert venue) is nearby ROTC Corps building and there are quite a lot of people that he knows there so he said it felt like he would bump into them ㅋㅋㅋ Was he embarrassed about bumping into people from his school ㅋㅋㅋ

Anyways, we reached hurriedly a little after 6pm and there were rea~ally a lot of people and the line to enter was long too!

It's my first time at an idol concert so the atmosphere surprised me a lot!

Anyways, we entered and I was on the 1st floor! (S4) My boyfriend was on the 2nd floor ㅎㅎ

Originally, the tickets that my boyfriend got were both side-by-side on the 1st floor, but after we exchanged our tickets we ended up sitting apart ㅋㅋ

[INTERVIEW] NU'EST W with Asia Dramatic TV (Japan)

(T/N: This interview was originally done in Japanese - I translated this into English based off a Korean translation. If you are fluent in Japanese and notice a mistake from the original, please do not hesitate to let me know! Thank you.)

Q: Please share what you have been up to recently. 

JR: Thanks to the fans, I have been able to meet you all through TV programs, and have been working hard to prepare our album and meet you through good music. Please anticipate.
Aron: Together with senior Raina from our company, I'm participating in her song <Loop> and working hard on promotions.
Baekho: I have been working on composing on the new album and diligently preparing for our fanmeeting on 26-27 August.
Ren: I have been receiving lots of love from the fans and spending my time happily. Currently, I'm enjoying communicating with the fans.

Q: Is there a song that you've been listening to often recently? 

JR: We recently released our special single 'If You', and I've been listening to that often.
Aron: One Way's "Would You Be". Please give it a listen ~
Baekho: David Guetta's "2U".
Ren: NU'EST W's "If You".

Q: "I want to eat this in Japan! I want to do this/go here in Japan!" Please share what it is. 

JR: I want to eat delicious dessert, and definitely go back once more to Disneyland.
Aron: I want to eat sukiyaki!
Baekho: I want to eat a delicious lunchbox on the Rainbow Bridge.
Ren: I want to eat okonomiyaki, go to Disneyland, and while we're there, take a commemorative photo with all our members.

Q: If you were a girl, which is the member you would like as a boyfriend?

[misc] Ren's top 3 horror movies

From an old Japanese interview.

#1: Dark Water

I watched this in the cinema for the first time with my mom and brother when I was 8 years old. I remember that it was prohibited for those below 15 but I think I got to go in because I was with a parent? (Baekho: If you’re 8 years old, it’s scary to watch anything in the cinema at all) That’s right. It was dark and loud (in the cinema), it became a trauma. Ahaha. Even now, when I take the eleveator, when I look at the water tank on the rooftop, or when it rains, that feeling from then comes back to me.

#2: Child’s Play

When I was young, at the nearby DVD rental an ahjusshi (middle-aged man) told me that ‘this one is fun’ so I watched it under his recommendation, and it’s a movie that I’ve already watched around 50 times. (Minhyun: Because of Ren, we also have been watching up to Season 5!) That’s right. We once borrowed a DVD on one of our rest days, and everyone liked it so we ended up watching all of it in one day (laughs) (Baekho: I thought that because a doll is the lead character, it wouldn’t be too scary but it was scary)

#3: Paranormal Activity

It’s a kind of low-budget movie where to uncover the identity of a mysterious phenomenon, a  camcorder is used in the lead character’s house……. The phenomenon of which in the middle of the night there are suddenly sounds and items flying from the bedroom. It has a sense of reality that seems like it can happen even in our real life, and is a really scary movie. (Baekho: We watched this movie at home with the members, Ren who was beside me kept scaring me out of nowhere.. that was more scary than the story (laughs))

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[pann] Hi, will you please read this..?

Firstly, hi - I'm a university student who has completely no interest in idols..
I like indie bands and jazz musicians and the only idol I've liked was SHINee during my school days in 2008-2009..

Firstly, I came here because I had a NU'EST-related concern
I was looking for a place to post my concern and here seemed the best (?) ㅎㅎ I was originally intending to write this in formal language but looking at the posts here, everyone is using informal language so I'll also write in informal language ~

It's nothing much but I have a boyfriend whose a year older than me
Not too long ago it was our 600th day and.. Ah talking about 600th day makes me so angry again ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
To go straight into the point, my boyfriend is a NU'EST fan.....
We watched Produce 101 together and he got hooked ;
I just treated Produce as a variety? program and watched it lightly (as I said earlier, I don't have interest in idols or trainees..) and I didn't vote either? But my boyfriend started from May?,, So I just thought he was doing it out of boredom or something
But after Produce ended it was crazy, he really got hooked for real .. ㅋ

That time when Innisfree was distributing the posters he also asked me to queue together from the morning and I also lined up together with him at Labiotte (first time hearing this brand in my life). What's worse is that he sent me to the Hongdae store while he went to the Guro store.. I use cleansing oil so I have no use for cleansing water but because you can enter a chance for the fansign if you buy above a certain amount, he bought and gave 6 cleansing waters for me as a present ㅋ I use cleansing oil so I have no use for it but what is this, he tells me to drink it in the morning or something ㅜ

And last week it was our 600th day on Saturday but he said he had work and went to Seongnam ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ But he always remembered and celebrated each of our 100 days every time and so at the thought of our date I was like looking for cafes in Itaewon but he suddenly said he was going to Seongnam ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Something felt weird so I searched it up and NU'EST was doing a concert there. Ah ah talking about it is really making angry so my face is getting red ㅋ

[pann] The vocal dark horse that's rising in the idol world

NU'EST Baekho (Kang Dongho) who was buried for 5 years





His visual is a rapper but when you find out he's actually a main vocal, reversal beauty ㅋㅋㅋ



Hidden in his rapper visuals, there is also this puppy-like beauty



If you listen to Kang Dongho sing once, it's such a pity that he was buried all this while (voice projection and vocal colour is the best)

(There's a video attached but I can't embed it here; you may open the source to view it) 

I really want to ask sincerely, why did he not hit big all this time...................

+) This became a selected talk post!!! Please support NU'EST and Baekho (Kang Dongho) a lot, they're singers who don't fall short in anything from skills, visuals or character, let them receive a~~ll the love and interest now that they couldn't receive for 5 years!! Kang Dongho is handsome

+) I'm adding these in after seeing comments (videos you must watch before dying)
Live non-stop 6 songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CLU5cjZNYc&list=RD6CLU5cjZNYc#t=1
Seongnam Park concert no-cut full version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn5l7wx1CoQ

To end off, VVith Baekho which will always be a legend

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COMMENTS

[+293, -7] To me, he was best during Open Up in Produce

[+253, -5] His vocal power and colour is crazy, I acknowledge that he's good at singing

[+248, -5] I acknowledge it after watching the video. His Mirotic high note is refreshing!

[+136, -2] If you ask what's the amazing thing about Kang Dongho, it's that Pledis casting representative searched through the whole country's vocal academies in search of a main vocal but there wasn't one so they gave up and in Jeju (saw him) and said "you look pretty alright, wanna try being a singer?" and that kid they street-casted is Kang Dongho, but after getting to know more he can actually compose and do lyric-writing and has strong vocals and is fkn handsomeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+112, -2] I am a fan of another group but I got a shock at the Produce concert. My pick is a rapper and he doesn't have any stages with Kang Dongho so I was going to rest for a bit (when Kang Dongho was performing).. but Open Up surprised me and he also sang with a hand-mic for Super Hot and I couldn't hear anyone else's voice beside Dongho's. The highlight was "Always".. He sang with the high note going up another level.. wah.. I figured why Kang Dongho was the one who got assigned to do it.. For real I watched it again

[+102, -2] I stay in Bundang (Park Concert venue) and did have some good feelings for Pledis during Produce 101 so last weekend I went to Park Concert. Before I went the rain kept starting and stopping so I was thinking if I should go and after thinking about it for some time I went and I was seated in the middle of the grass. When Raina came out the raindrops started falling again so I was considering if I should go home, I decided to leave if a lot of rain started falling but the moment NU'EST came on the rain stopped, as if it were a revelation from the heavens to tell me not to go. Anyway as I was watching the concert I thought they would of course be lip-syncing but in between the performance during the ment talk time Kang Dongho said he can't hear his in-ear properly because the screams were so loud and he asked the audience if he was doing well ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Crazy it wasn't lip-syncingㅠ Although they must have mixed MR with AR, excluding 'If You' they were all dance songs but they were really crazy just crazy. At the end because they couldn't do an encore so they said that they liked Look and sang a line from it, the high note was really clean. I saw them leave the venue and I figured out why people kept talking about their real-life appearance, after that I searched up fancams and almost stanned ㅠ

[+97, -2] What's more about this kid is he does every event live.. Tremble tremble

[+89, -0] Honestly wasn't everyone shocked during Boy in Luv?? Even now his face seems like a rapper

[+84, -0] How many idols will there be who can sing the high note in Overcome without any help, even if it's from now, it's a relief that they finally saw the light, his voice is one that's a super super pity to be buried

[+81, -0] Although I couldn't go to the Produce concert, I listened to his high note in "Always" on Instagram and the moment I heard it I almost got purified.. Singing ability is singing ability but his vocal colour is so good. I really don't know what to say to express this

[+80, -0] I was surprised after watching Kang Dongho's MR removed in Open Up so I was searching up this and that and I heard Love Paint's live and I really thought I was going to faintㅜㅜ His high notes are high notes and his sweet voice is a sweet voice but really how does he project his voice that strongly, I'm curious

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[INTERVIEW] NU'EST for W Korea

You have returned as a unit "NU'EST W". It's said that 'W' is the abbreviation, what have the members' each waited for the most?

JR: The thing that I waited for the most was to meet the fans. Since we are returning through the name of NU'EST after a long time through the album that we are preparing for now, I'm anticipating how the fans will take to it, and what kind of reactions we'll receive.
Baekho: In August, we have a fan meet. We always had the greed to try doing a concert in a big concert hall, since we had lots to show. Because it seems like we are approaching that dream a step at a time, with a fluttering heart, I'm awaiting the fan meet.
Aron: Because this is our first promotions in awhile, I'm extremely excited. I want to work hard and show good images without being shy to our fans who have been waiting for us.
Ren: Since it's been long since we last did album promotions, I'm awaiting the activities. I want to quickly go on music shows too, and I really missed the stage.

JR (Kim Jonghyun), Baekho (Kang Dongho), Ren (Choi Minki) - the three of you appeared in <Produce 101> and got to let yourselves be known to others. Another member of NU'EST, Hwang Minhyun also got into the top 11 and is currently promoting with Wanna One. Is there a reason why Aron was the only one who didn't go on the program? 

Aron: At that time, my knee wasn't in a good condition. Before that during events, I couldn't dance and it was the extent where I could only sing while sitting so I needed time to recover. Of course, because the members were on the show, I kept up with the show real-time. Because the members were receiving good reactions, I too, felt proud.
Ren: After the broadcast whenever we went back to the dorm, Aron-hyung would be waiting and made food for us too.

[INTERVIEW] NU'EST for Ceci Korea

"Throughout the interview, the words "family" and "brothers" were often mentioned. With the name of NU'EST W, the 4 of them who first came to our sides, they looked as strong and sturdy as much as the time that they had spent together." 

Including the news of 10,000 seats at the fan meet getting sold out in 3 minutes, several positive incidents have been happening. NU'EST W's first song "If You" is also maintaining its upper rank on music charts, and the mini concert on V Live also made you the 3rd idol to receive 100 million hearts. Personally, if there was one incident which was the most memorable, what would it be? 

JR: I'm most happy about the fact that the fan meet got sold out. We had a lot of worries about whether we would be able to fill up 10,000 seats at the fan meet. However, hearing that it got sold out in 3 minutes, it didn't seem real to us. 'When did we evolve into this? What is this?' We felt like this. 

Aron: Should I say that we're happy but bewildered?

Baekho: We mentioned a lot in the past that we wanted to do a fan meet. It feels like we're realizing a dream. It's also the first fan meet that we're doing as NU'EST W. 

JR: While doing many performances overseas, our parents have never once properly watched our concert/performance before. This time, it seems we'll be able to show ourselves (to our parents) in a wide concert hall. 

What do you think it'll be like when you get to show your parents yourselves on stage? 

Ren: I think that sense of reality will only occur to me when it actually happens. Right now, I cannot imagine it at all. 

[NEWS] NU'EST W, "We're very happy that 10,000 fanmeet seats sold out in 3 minutes"

[Sports Chosun] The 4 men of NU'EST W who have their first mini album ahead of them. JR, Aron, Baekho, Ren met with fashion magazine "CeCi", where they opened up about their full-swing activities as NU'EST W, the group that became a trend. 

In a relaxed atmosphere of the photoshoot, we focused on the intimate appearances of the 4 members of NU'EST W. 

We asked the NU'EST W members, whose pre-comeback song hit #1 on music charts and whose fanmeet seats sold out, what was the happiest thing for them personally. JR responded, "Recently, everything makes me happy, but I'm happiest with the fact that 10,000 of our fanmeet seats sold out in 3 minutes." Baekho, as expected, expressed his happiness saying, "A large scale fanmeet has always been one of our dreams", while Ren shared that it was getting recognized by diverse age groups, and Aron chose the fact that there's an increase in cases of him hearing NU'EST songs played on the streets. 

When asked for his thoughts on gaining huge popularity as a 6-year idol, JR revealed, "There are no changes to our members itself. Even before this, every moment was important to us. In the future we will continue to work hard", showing his leadership qualities. Members Aron and Ren, shared their resolution to get '#1 on a music show', as something that they must achieve this year. 

NU'EST W's JR, Aron, Baekho and Ren will be holding their "LOVE & DREAM" fanmeet at Korea University's Tiger Dome this August 26th and 27th. You may view NU'EST W's photoshoot and interview in the September issue of CeCi. 

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[NEWS] Kim Jonghyun X Park Sungkwang, to appear on 'Knowing Brothers'

[News 1] Group NU'EST Kim Jonghyun and comedian Park Sungkwang will be appearing on JTBC 'Knowing Brothers'. 

On the 16th, the broadcast representative stated that Kim Jonghyun and Park Sungkwang will be participating in the recording on the coming 24th August. 

The two of them are currently fixed members on JTBC's "Night Goblin" which airs every Sunday at 6:30PM, and with this, are recording "Knowing Brothers" together. They are receiving attention on how their synergy will show on JTBC's frontline variety program "Knowing Brothers", as compared to "Night Goblin". 

In particular, Kim Jonghyun is catching attention with his unique 'variety journey'. Kim Jonghyun has risen as a hot trend after his appearance in Mnet's "Produce 101 Season 2". With his introduction to variety as a fixed member on "Night Goblin", he is becoming a topic with his active variety appearances on tvN's "Suspicious Singer" subsequently. 

Meanwhile, the broadcast date of the two on "Knowing Brothers" is unfixed. 

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COMMENTS

[+1018, -30] (Can't believe that) Jonghyun will be appearing, many people will be watching it. ㅋㅋㅋ

[+924, -35] Kim Jonghyun!!!!!!! You're a superstar!!!!!!!!!!

[+827, -22] Oh my oh my our Jonghyunnieㅠ

[+771, -21] Our Jonghyunnie~Walk the superstar path♡Really turned out well♡♡

[+724, -21] Jonghyunie

[+388, -11] Kim Jonghyun congratulations! Park Sungkwang-nim congratulations! Night Goblin is really fun so I've been watching the live broadcast everytime ㅎㅎ I'll also make sure to watch the live broadcast of Knowing Brothers ♡

[+339, -2] Go and do it well Jonghyun-ah! Kim Jonghyun fighting! Park Sungkwang fighting!

[+334, -6] Kim Jonghyun ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ!!!!!!!! This is daebak ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Night Goblin PD-nim, thank you so much. Thank you Park Sungkwang-nim too, for always taking care of the baby goblin ㅠㅠ I always watched the repeat broadcasts of Knowing Brothers but from now on I'll have to watch the live broadcast!!!!!!!

[pann] I'm another artiste's fan (real-life fanaccount!)

Hi LOVEs? I'm another artiste's fan who can prove it! If you want proof tell me~ First of all, the reason which made me write this post is that while watching today's Night Goblin, because of one man who kept stumbling around, it made me think of that time's incident so I came here to fantalkㅋㅋ! It hasn't been long since I started stanning my first ever group, so during that time, I was just a muggle who enjoyed listening to idols' songs.. During last year's winter, my Uncle was working at a broadcasting station so I went there to visit and got to look around the music show~ At that time I enjoyed listening to B _ _ _'s song so I was looking around their stage but there was another group on the same stage! So I was looking continuously and that group was NU'EST! I think that it was during Overcome era, their real-life (appearance) was really handsome to the point where it was shocking

[NEWS] NU'EST Baekho who bought bingsu (shaved ice) for a fan who raised the national flag on Liberation Day

[Segye Ilbo] The heartwarming and moving story of NU'EST Baekho was revealed. 

In the midst of the 72nd Liberation Day on the 15th, an anecdote was shared that Baekho, 2 years ago, bought bingsu (shaved ice) for a fan that raised the national flag. 

On 15 August 2015, Baekho wrote on the fancafe "Everyone knows it's Liberation Day today right? I sincerely thank the people who fought for Korea's independence, it's a solemn day".

Following this, he added "I hope you don't forget and make sure to hang the national flag today. Although we are not in the same space, as we hang the flag, in that moment we will share the same heart."

Full Translation of Baekho's post 

FAN CAFE  - LOVE LETTER

[From Baekho] Liberation Day 

LOVES! Everyone knows its Liberation Day today right? They say Liberation Day is a day where light returns. I sincerely wish to thank the people who, for the sake of allowing light to return, fought with one heart, one goal, for the sake of our country's independence. It's a solemn day.

I happened to see a quote by a person who participated in the independence movement, and it brought tears to my eyes ㅠㅠ It is thanks to them that I, our members, and the fans we love, can face (our days) without worries^^I will always remember to be thankful towards those people, and in this precious time I'm here in the place where we love each other (fan cafe)^^

You hung our country's flag right???? It would be nice if everyone remembers to hang the flag today~~ Although we are not in the same space, as we hang the flag, in the moment we will share the same heart^^ Good night!!  

Translation of fan's post 

(L.O./\.E) I received a coupon gift from Baekho oppa!  

I wrote a post saying that I put up the national flag on Liberation Day but there was a comment left and when I looked at it, a coupon!! How did you know that I liked Sulbing (store name) Mango Cheesecake Bingsu... (touched) Others who received it, which one did you get?? 

Screencap of Baekho's comment: Good good you're very kindhearted !! The thing that I can give to you is only this.. Even so, eat it deliciously^^

A fan showed proof that she, after seeing Baekho's post, hung the national flag. Following this, Baekho wrote "The thing that I can give to you, is this only", gifting her a bingsu. 

Seeing the fans' proof, Baekho left a post again. Baekho explained the (reason behind the) gift, saying "This year was the 70th Liberation Day, I wanted to spend precious time together with the fan who thought of it with great importance".

Following this, he added "I was very happy at the fact that there were fans who agreed with my honest feelings and thoughts, and sent their support. Eat it well, our fans."

Seeing Baekho's heartwarming story, netizens reacted with "It's really amazing", "I acknowledge that he's a thoughtful idol", "NU'EST's charms really keep coming out".

Full translation of Baekho's post (above)

The comments in the fan letter room... it surprised you a lot right?

To be honest, yesterday while reading fan letters, I had a lot of thankful feeling towards our fans. Many people just let national holidays pass by. Although (people) may of course, because of their own busy lives, gradually become more indifferent, but this year was the 70th Liberation Day, and I wanted to spend precious time together with the fan who thought of it with great importance.

While reading the fan letters on the way home after schedules ended, I saw posts by fans who said that they agreed with what I wrote and raised the flag and I was really very thankful. Because I was so so thankful for our fans, I wanted to do something (for you all) but the things that I'm able to give are not a lot.... After much thought, I decided to gift bingsu... Oppa can't give you anything other than this..ㅋㅋ

This is something I felt this time, and although I'm a bit shy this to say this with my own mouth...  I was very happy at the fact that there were fans who agreed with my honest feelings and thoughts, and sent their support. 

Eat it well, our fans.

For today, the day where light returns, which I was able to spend with everyone, thank you. 

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COMMENTS

[+1131, -1] My singer is a person like this!! Look at how he does spelling and spacing wellㅠㅠ

[+1082, -1] Baekho is cool, a proper thoughful idol!! NU'EST, let's go even higher!! 

[+1059, -1] Gosh, I thought he was just a handsome face but even his singing and personality,,,!!!!!!

[+1022, -0] NU'EST, from now only walk the flower path. Get #1 on music shows and do concerts too. 

[+986, -1] Dongho yah~ Nuna is going to put up the national flag now~^^♥♥

[+391, -0] As soon as I woke up I raised the national flag. For today, the day that light returns, which I was able to spend with Dongho, I'm also thankful. 

[+383, -0] Not only your face, but because I also fell for your personality, I'm a fan. But you sing so well too. 

[+364, -0] Dongho-gun whose heart is so pretty too!!! I will always support and wait for you, Dongho-gun fighting!!!

[+357, -0] As expected of NU'EST♥ Baekho-yah I'm touched

[+343, -0] As expected of Kang Dongho, I'll support you until the end♥♥♥

[+308, -0] I also raised the national flag~NU'EST members are all thoughtful idols so I can't help but to love them ~My singer is so cool

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[NEWS] "If we had destiny"... NU'EST W, unbeatable masculine beauty [Photoshoot]

[Sports Chosun] Group rising as a hot trend NU'EST W (Baekho JR Ren Aron) boasted their masculine beauty, overflowing with charisma. 

Fashion magazine W Korea, on their official SNS on the 14th, posted "NU'EST W with W, whose name is like destiny" with the photoshoot. 

In the photoshoot, NU'EST W showed their strong, unrealistically handsome visuals. Their charisma, no longer that of boys but now reborn with masculinity, stands out. 

NU'EST W, who through Produce 10 Season 2, had a miracle-like resurrection, made their first greeting with fans through their single 'If You' released last month on the 25th. Recently, they participated in a recording with MBC Everyone's "Weekly Idol" and are kickstarting their active promotions. 

You can see NU'EST W's photoshoot and interview in W Korea's September issue. 

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COMMENTS

[+2481, -12] NU'EST W Kwak Aron Kim Jonghyun Kang Dongho Choi Minki are all handsomeㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[+2301, -14] A handsome person beside a handsome person beside a handsome person beside a handsome person......♥

[+2047, -7] So pretty♥ I'll anticipate

[+1958, -4] All 4 are handsome!!!~♥♥♥♥

[+1883, -5] Huk it's 4 angelsㅎㅎNU'EST W is totally a tough man style! Especially Ren's strong gaze! I love you.NU'EST

[+695, -2] How is it that all are so handsome ♥♥♥

[+673, 2] Fkn handsome... NU'EST W only walk the photoshoot path♥♥♥

[+638, -3] So cool. 

[+623, -3] NU'EST all are fkn handsomeㅠㅠ Ohu I'll definitely buy this issueㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[+523, -2] Baekho Ren JR Aron♥♥NU'EST W fighting♥♥

[+504, -2] NU'EST W and W Korea must be fate ㅋㅋ The handsome members are completely pleasing to the eyes and I'm really anticipating

[+463, -3] Ah my heart is in pain... Fkn handsome guys

[+453, -3] All 4 are different but all are handsome ㅠㅠ NU'EST W

[NEWS] 'Night Goblin', waited for 8 hours to be first on a ride at the water park, 'a success'

[OSEN] The "Night Goblin" members succeeded at being 1st to get on a ride in a water park. It was a moment of joy after the end of a long wait. 

On the 13th's broadcast of JTBC's variety program 'Night Goblin', it showed the appearance of Jung Hyungdon, Lee Soogeun, Park Sungkwang, Lee Hongki and Kim Jonghyun who stayed up all night to be the first to enter a water park in Gyeonggi-do Yongin. 

On this day, the members set up at tent at a carpark in front of the water park's entrance at 11pm as their base camp. Here, they activated their plan to ride on 'Mega Storm'. 

To help them stay awake, time fairies Solar and Wheein of Mamamoo were invited to play a game and spend time with them. Eventually, the two of them regrettably, left the base camp at 4:05AM with sleepy eyes. 

The 'Night Goblin' members who were 1st in the waiting line. Jung Hyungdon and Lee Hongki said, "It's the first time that I'm staying up all night and queuing in line at a water park", showing their anticipation. As it became 8am, starting from the Night Goblin members who were in line, people started entering the water park. 

The 5 members were the first to succeed in entering, with the advantage of them not having any baggage. They used all their strength to run at full speed in the direction of 'Mega Storm', and in between made a short stop to take a simple shower, before running again in that direction. 

Although Jung Hyungdon, at the end, had to chase behind 2 elementary school students, he eventually managed to reverse this and joined back in being 1st in line. With leader Lee Hongki's strong fight, Park Sungkwang arrived in front of the ride's boarding area with Kim Jonghyun, Lee Soogeun and Jung Hyungdon. They succeeded in being 1st to get on the ride after waiting for 8 hours.

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[+1338, -23] Today was lit afㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋSo funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋBaby goblin is cute........

[+1217, -30] Is Kim Jonghyun the Kim Taeyeon of the male idol worldㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Paper human is freaking funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+1085, -8] Night Goblin is so funㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+1025, -6] It's slowly getting more fun, today's was the most fun 

[+900, -7] It must be fun

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[pann] entertalk: I'll introduce baby goblin

- This is a business post (to promote) for NU'EST -

(Bows) Hello, I'm a LOVE!!

First and foremost, for everyone who took the trouble to come into this post, please start by having the Dongho course menuㅎㅎ



(T/N: Blue and yellow ramyeon packet - Itda-noodle (myeon) [Itdamyeon = "If You"] / Orange packet - Dong-guri (wordplay on Neoguri ramyeon + Dongguri sounds like Donggeul; kfans nickname for Dongho is Kang Donggeul 강동글 which was derived from his handwriting, there was once he wrote his name and it looked more like 강동글 rather than 강동호 :D)

Please eat it slowly while you hear me outㅎㅎ

At the time of Produce 101, there was the bright leader filled with a sorrowful-beauty

[NEWS] 'Gayo Plaza' Zizo "NU'EST's popularity is amazing, my cousin asked for their sign"

[OSEN] Rapper Zizo lifted his thumbs up for NU'EST W's popularity. 

Zizo made an appearance on the 9th's broadcast of KBS Radio Cool FM's "Lee Suzy's Gayo Plaza", and revealed "My younger cousin told me make sure I receive a signature from Aron".

On this day, during the "lyrics remaking" corner, NU'EST W Aron and Raina made a special appearance and caught attention. Fixed guest Zizo, with regards to Aron's appearance, stated "NU'EST's popularity is amazing. My younger cousin suddenly called me from this morning and asked me to make sure I receive Aron's signature. She's someone I don't even usually contact", laughing. 

Zizo, even as a fixed guest, was humiliated of his own (lack of) popularity and burst into laughter. He stated, "Questions asking who the person in the white shirt is keep coming in", "I am rapper Zizo, Min Juhong, born 1 January 1986", introducing himself. 

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[NEWS] "Praising your kind deed~" NU'EST fans' donation to Japanese Army 'Comfort Women' Grandmothers

[Sporbiz Exclusive] Group NU'EST's fans are becoming a (role) model example while building a strong fan culture. Their fans, in commemoration of NU'EST 2000 days, have made a donation of the highest amount to the grandmothers who were 'comfort women' of the Japanese Army.

On the 7th, NU'EST fans made a joint order of bracelets from social enterprise Marymond, of which all proceeds are donated to comfort women. Out of all fanclubs, the fans reached the highest donation amount of 6,348,000 KRW. With this, they made a purchase of 529 comfort women bracelets. In commemoration of NU'EST's upcoming 2000 days on September 4, this kind deed is something for all to be happy about.

The team behind the Marymond donation, on the 8th, stated "We made this donation to make it known that the NU'EST members aren't just the image that they show outside, but are also in reality, kind young men. Even if it's just a little, we hope it would help the grandmothers who were affected as 'comfort women' to the Japanese Army.

The kind deed of the fans were greatly influenced by NU'EST member Ren (Choi Minki). Usually, Ren carries around a badge or phone case from Marymond which supports comfort women, taking the first step of donation. Ren, during his unknown days, gave a Marymond badge to a fan who recognized him in public. This was only made known later on, and it became a topic. That fan wrote "Ren bought this as a gift to his friends, but gifted it to me. Together with the badge, he showed his support to me, who failed my university entrance exam", expressing thanks.
The badge that Ren gave to the fan, is one that can only be obtained through the purchase of an entrance ticket to comfort woman victim grandmother Kim Bokdong's exhibition, or by sponsoring it. A part of the proceeds from it go to building a History Museum, while the rest goes to funding the grandmother's welfare.

Other than Ren, there have been other stars which have shown their support towards the 'comfort women' grandmothers of the Japanese Army. From movie 'Battleship Island's Hwang Jungmin, So Jisub, Song Joongki, Lee Junghyun, to Han Jimin, Park Bogum and Suzy, (these stars) have been using Marymond's badges, phone cases, bags, bracelets etc. Marymond stated "The sum NU'EST fans donated will be passed on to the already established foundation for justice, which aims to solve the issue of the Japanese Army 'comfort women'. Recently, following Ren, other cast of Produce 101 have been using Marymond's products, increasing the donation amount."

NU'EST, through the recently ended Mnet 'Produce 101' Season 2, has risen up as a trend (idol). Excluding Aron (Kwak Youngmin), members Ren, JR (Kim Jonghyun), Baekho (Kang Dongho), Hwang Minhyun, despite them having debuted for 4 years, took up the challenge of being idols again and received attention. Hwang Minhyun was chosen to be part of 'Produce 101' Season 2's project group Wanna One. The other members are currently promoting as unit NU'EST W. NU'EST W will be holding a fanmeet 'L.O.Λ.E&DREAM' on the coming 26~27th, and meeting their fans there.

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[pann] Now that I think about it, if NU'EST gets #1

I'm a fan of another artiste but I was curious so I looked this up

Photo illustrates the amount of time Male Idols took to achieve #1 on public broadcasts

An addition will be made to this

I searched it up and they made their debut one week before BTOB did. I thought nobody would be able to break BTOB's record but NU'EST is almost approaching their 2000th day...

I hope they definitely get #1

Congrats on getting #2 at Music Core yesterday

+Crazy - because they're NU'EST W now, will it be that for the next 2 years NU'EST won't be added to this list and they'll only get listed here 2 years later? In that case, they're really singers who crawled out from the grave, nobody else will be able to break their record wah

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[+86, -2] If they get #1 with NU'EST, it's the first in 6 years and if they get #1 as the full group after Minhyun returns, it's the first #1 in 8 years, will there be any idol that can break this (record) *tremble tremble*

[+65, -1] Are there no other male idols who got #1 on public broadcast? Really it's so hard to get on there

[+45, -1] More than the time taken (to get #1), but the fact that there are so many idols but only that small amount of the get #1 on public broadcast is more goosebumps-inducing...

[+28, -0] Crawling out from the graveㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅇㄴㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋThat's freaking funny reallyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋAre they zombiesㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋAnd what's more is 'Hello' is still on the chartsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+25, 0] If they seriously get #1 it'll really be touching... If it's been 6 years most idols would have just dropped and left (the industry), if amongst female idols EXID is the chart reversal icon, amongst male idols it'll be NU'EST 

[+24, 0] If NU'EST gets #1 as a full group the minimum (number of years it took) would be 8 years tremble tremble tremble tremble tremble tremble tremble tremble tremble tremble

[+22, -0] I'm a BTOB fan but I hope NU'EST would do well and be able to break BTOB's record, I'm supporting NU'EST 

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[NEWS] 'Night Goblin' Kim Jonghyun's first variety appearance under heavy rain "But even still, I like it"

[Sports Chosun] 'Night Goblin' Kim Jonghyun spent his first fixed variety appearance in his life, enduring the hardship of completely being under rain for the entire broadcast. 

On the 6th, through JTBC's variety program 'Night Goblin', FT Island's Lee Hongki and NU'EST's Kim Jonghyun made their first appearance alongside original members Jung Hyungdon-Lee Soogeun-Park Sunggwang. 

On this day, Kim Jonghyun revealed his fresh feelings, saying "I was really nervous as this was the first time I'm going on variety." Following this, the other cast members doted on him, saying "He resembles Hongki when he was younger". For Kim Jonghyun, even when the stage was just the bus terminal, he showed his excellent dance to "Me, It's Me", to the enjoyment of the other members. 

The members stayed up all night on a building's rooftop, before going to eat the famous Ganghwa Island "Morning Kimbap". However, from the start of the broadcast, the weather showed signs of raining, making everyone nervous. Upon someone saying "If it rains, wouldn't this broadcast get cancelled?", Jung Hyungdon responded "It wouldn't be cancelled, it'll just be a special Rain edition", laughing. Lee Soogeun collected the members' phones, asking Kim Jonghyun "But you're an idol, is it okay for you to have your phone?", to which Kim Jonghyun responded "For us, it's alright, we were given permission", laughing brightly. 

Lee Hongki stated that the broadcast point was "Celebrities' Human Experiment", while Kim Jonghyun said "Celebrities' Nightlife", making Lee Soogeun and Jung Hyungdon laugh. Following this, the two of them took out their own raincoats and mosquito nets, and chided the remaining 3 members, saying "What kind of thoughts did you all come with, how are you going to stay up all night, are you here on an overseas holiday?".

The members started making their own unique kimbap rolls. Jung Hyungdon made 'donkatsu kimbap', while Lee Soogeun presented his kimbap by putting snacks in it. Following this, Kim Jonghyun stated that it was his 'first time making a kimbap roll', and made the mistake of dumping too much salt. The results of "Salt Kimbap Roulette" left all the members in frustration, from the taste of salt which surpassed their imaginations.

Around the time when sleepiness started creeping on the members, Lovelyz's Kei arrived at 2:30AM. Kei's immediate cuteness made the members laugh brightly. However, Jung Hyungdon was sent into a fit of rage, saying "Do we have to sleep here? What exactly are we doing now?". Following Soyou in Episode 1, Kei was the 2nd 'Sleep Fairy' and gave 1 hour of sleep to the cast members through a simple quiz, as a gift. 

Following this, the Night Goblins fell into a tearful sleep in the pouring rain, under wooden benches, ledges, and inside tents. The next day, the members headed to the Ganghwado kimbab restaurant, where they got to taste the touching kimbab and recalled the memories. 

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[+1287, -9] No but because he stayed up so much it feels like he was shoving food into his mouthㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋToday was real fun right from the startㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋEven the preview was already funㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+1235, -9] Kim Jonghyun is so cute I might die ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅌㅋㅋㅋ Night Goblin fighting

[+1151, -9] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's really fun, I was just watching without any thoughts but I burst out laughingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Night Goblinㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+1114, -6] They did a proper welcome ceremony for Jonghyun's fixed variety ㅋㅋ You've worked hard~ 

[+1086, -5] Look at next week's previewㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Freaking anticipating next weemㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+333, -1] Something about this becomes funnier as you watch ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anticipating next week too

[+335, -3] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋIt's really funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It was raining but they just got rained onㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's even funnier because Lee Hongki and even Kim Jonghyun are on itㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+308, -4] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋToday was really funㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋIt was funny from when they were wrapping kimbap rollsㅋㅋㅋ Kim Jonghyun saltㅋㅋㅋ

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