NU’EST W will make their first comeback in 8 months on 25
June. The fans have been looking forward to it and waited earnestly. Thanks to Baekho
and JR who took part in lyric-writing for all of the songs, it created an album
where their personal colours were heavily deepened. Although the members were
humble at the photoshoot location, they overflowed with confidence for their
upcoming album, and were carefully certain that this would be a “great album
that you can anticipate”. During the past 8 months, what was it that made NU’EST W much
more sturdy?
Which
part of the album did you focus on the most this time?
Baekho: It
was that we had to show a new side of us as much as possible. As part of that,
I thought that it was most important for us to not lose our original colour. I
spent the most time thinking about what the in-between balance was.
JR: Right
until now, our songs have mostly been the kind that are difficult to sing along
to. We wanted to create music that was more public-friendly so that it could
let more people listen to it, and I think we succeeded in doing that.
Where
do you draw inspiration from for song-composing and lyric-writing?
Baekho: There
is nothing in particular. First and foremost, I try not to limit myself to a
certain place. If I confine myself to a place, I feel like that would also get
me stuck into an accident so I intentionally try to go out and about while
composing. More than anything else, I’m the type who does something right away
when there’s something new I want to do. I would go on a vacation right now if I
wanted to.
What do
you want to do the most right now?
Aron: I
would like to quickly do our comeback and meet the fans. We recently did a
concert in Taiwan, and the very fact that we could receive this much love was
something really touching and extremely unforgettable, and a great memory.
We
often see JR on variety programs as well. What are the variety programs that
the other members would like to appear on too?
Baekho: <Three
Meals A Day> or <Rural Police>, as I really like nature!
Ren: If I
ever get to live on my own, I’d like to be on <I Live Alone>
Aron:
<Problematic Men>. I’d like to give this a try since the fans recommended
this a lot.
We saw
photos of JR who went around in a Squirtle outfit on his birthday.
JR: I
wanted to personally look at the birthday advertisements that the fans had
prepared. At first, I intended to take the subway and go on my own, but I
thought that I would block the way and cause disturbance to others, so I went
with my manager. I had intended to take a proof-shot and keep it for memory’s
sake but I was surprised and thankful to see that I was recognized by more
people than I had expected. I first went to COEX where nobody recognized me,
but as I saw the video of myself, I ended up dancing without realizing it
(laughs). The fans were curious where I got the Squirtle suit – it couldn’t be
delivered, so I just purchased it. It now belongs to us, so we plan to use it
whenever we want.
Baekho:
Seems like I’ll have to think of a much more creative idea during my
birthday (laughs).
The
members now seem like real-life friends.
Baekho:
Because we’ve been living together since we were young right up till now,
it’s definite that we share a tight relationship. There’s nothing much that we
fight about.
JR: We
fought a lot when we were younger. After we became adults, honestly, there
weren’t many things to fight about, and we didn’t create situations which would
make us fight. Since we were all chasing after the same goal of wanting to
receive love from more people, and show our charms to more people, there was nothing
much to fight hard about.
Ren: Before
we debuted, we had many individual differences and collisions. We gained
composure as the time we spent together grew.
Baekho:
Because we know each other so well, we’re no different than family. When we
were trainees, we assigned ourselves to be in charge of dishwashing, cleaning
and laundry but right now, there are no troubles even if we just do it however
we want.
How do
you spend time when you’re resting?
Ren: I watch
movies and sleep. I enjoy viewing scenery the most. On days where the weather
is good, I like taking walks and thinking about this and that at Seokchon Lake &
Cheonggye Stream where the view is good.
Baekho:
Even when we are going about our schedules, Ren would be looking out the
window in the car. I like coffee, so on days where I get to rest, I would look
for spots with delicious coffee and head there. I also go to places where we
once visited for filming. I like my coffee to be savoury and tasty rather than
sour.
Aron: I play
games at home or play with my dog. Although I don’t enjoy coffee, I’m happy to
have a cup of it over conversations with people.
JR: I’m
almost only at home, either playing games or sleeping. Instead of playing one
particular game regularly, I prefer to just try everything and keep going at it
if it’s fun. There isn’t really any particular game I’m hooked on recently.
You
once said that your wish was to get 1st place on music broadcasts.
What is your next wish now that this wish has come true?
Ren: I’d
like to be a group which gives love to our fans unchangingly. Although it’s
also important to receive love, it’s also important for us to give that love. I
try my best to interact with the fans. I go into the fancafe regularly and
leave comments, and also give ideas for events.
Baekho:
It is for us to stay together for a long time. I was recently asked in an
interview on what kind of artiste I would like to be. My reply to that, was to
stay as NU’EST’s main vocal for as long as I can. That is now my wish, and NU’EST’s
wish.
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