★JEJUNG★
Q. Since the tour began, until now, what left the deepest impression on you?
A. I don't have a deep impression over a particular aspect, rather, I feel really good about the tour as a whole. Although it's intangible, but just by standing on the stage, I can feel that I'm really blessed.
Q. Unexpectedly (blessed).
A. Yes. As for the reason, I'm not sure myself, it just feels like that this time around. I like to look down from the stage and look at the expressions of the audience.
Q. During the MC segment, you previously said that you "could see the audience's expressions".
A. Yes, to be able to even see their expressions, to think that these thousands, tens of thousand fans are here just to see the 5 of us as Tohoshinki, sometimes it still feels unbelievable. I feel really blessed.
Q. During the tour, was there anything in particular that made you feel stressed out or that it was difficult?
A. Before the tour began, Junsu got hurt. He couldn't participate in some performances, so there had to be necessary changes made to the stage and our placement on the stage, but the feelings and the connection between us did not change. Just by looking at Junsu, I get this
feeling, that to be able to dance together as the 5 of us is not easy and really precious.
Q. It's really an unforgettable memory. Are you nervous about the tour?
A. I don't feel nervous. Maybe it's because I'm already familiar with the locations, so I feel really at ease and I get the feeling like "If it's like that, it should be okay". Coming here again, I get really strong feelings like "This year I must do my best too", but without any nervousness or stress.
Q. During the MC segment at Saitama Super Arena, you were forced to talk about your first kiss by Changmin. You didn't expect that then, right (laugh)?
A. Yes~! I didn't even expect this kind of topic to come up, I didn't want to talk about
it (laugh)! But, this kind of topic is really not suitable for that situation!
Q. But you didn't have a choice then, right (laugh)?
A. Yes, that's why I felt so helpless... (laugh).
Q. Well then, the videos that were shown during the Lives also left a deep
impression, let's talk a little about the filming process.
A. It's almost like filming a drama, but I also had a little mishap here. My partner was a Russian girl, who didn't know Japanese at all, and we had no way of communicating. What's more, she was even taller than me...
Q. A girl taller than Jejung?
A. Her height is roughly the same as mine, but those who are sitting down and watching, will think that the girl is taller (laugh). It seems like her hands are also larger than mine... (laugh).
Q. I see. Up until right now, was there any moment where you felt like "I must try my best at all costs here"?
A. During the encore song, the members can actually drink water in the middle, but I couldn't drink then, I had to go straight into the MC segment.
Q. And that was then followed by the next song?
A. Yes (laugh). I really worked hard for that!
★YUCHUN★
Q. For the tour this time around, I heard there's a performance with piano accompaniment. How do you feel about it?
A. Really! Really! Really! Stressed~ Although I'm already familiar with the atmosphere and surroundings of the arena, it's a little different this time. I can't be careless!!
Q. Definitely. You have to concentrate on playing the piano as well as sing, it must be difficult.
A. It's very difficult. For example, if it's just my own part, then there's no problem at all. But because there are many parts where we harmonise together, it becomes more difficult. The melody is also a little different, I have to put in my feelings into the song, that's difficult too... Not just my own voice, but when I play the piano, I have to put in my feelings too.
Q. You mean to say, that the sound of the piano must have depth of feelings too?
A. Yes. I think that even if it's a piano, it can be affected by its environment and emit different sounds according to the feelings then. I have to think about playing the piano, and also put in feelings for the song... it's too difficult to have to consider these 2 things together (bitter laugh). But, I feel really blessed when performing too. The 4 others are surrounding the piano singing along! Of course, I also feel the heavy responsibility, but I also feel the joy that I've never felt
before.
Q. I believe you feel this way because of the chemistry that exists between all of you. By the way, before making the decision to perform on the piano for the tour, you must have practiced a lot, right?
A. I practiced. In my own room, or at the office.
Q. Yuchun is also really good at livening up the atmosphere and getting reactions from the audience, is that practiced too (laugh)?
A. Of course... I didn't practice that (laugh). At that time, I just do whatever my heart feels.
Q. When shouting out, it feels like Yuchun is leading the shouting.
A. I just naturally became "in-charge" of this.
Q. "In-charge" of this (laugh)?
A. Yes. But it feels really good when shouting. At that moment, it seems like all my feelings can be sent into the hearts of the fans. It's really exciting.
Q. Is there a segment that you like in particular?
A. I really like "Purple Line" and "呪文 -MIROTIC-", these 2 songs. Following the beats of the band, it really gets your blood pumping. I still feel that the accompaniment of the live band is the best!
Q. The atmosphere at the live will also become really high. On the other hand, is there any thing that makes you feel it was a failure?
A. Previously, I forgot the dance steps to "Share The World" and "O- 正・反・合". It's my first time making a mistake for these 2 songs. It feels like the audience didn't notice it, but I still feel embarassed about it, really sorry!
Q. Also, in the video that was shown, there's a scene where you were dumped by a girl.
A. Among the members, there were those who got dumped, and those who did the dumping. Maybe it's because my eyes looks sadder, so they thought that the scene would be more suitable, as I'd be able to portray that sadness... the people around me all think that way (laugh).
★CHANGMIN★
Q. This time, you can sit on the platform and interact with the fans, and the atmosphere also seems different from last year's tour, did you notice that?
A. For me, I don't really feel strongly about this, but people around me say this often. Because the camera crew is the same as last year's, the camera man said "Last year, you didn't look at
the camera much, but you did really well this year".
Q. It wasn't on purpose, but you just did it naturally?
A. Yes. I really like the feeling of jumping along with the fans, I'm more happy than I expected to be.
Q. Looking back on it as a whole, was there any moment where you felt like it's tiring and difficult to deal with?
A. It should be physically, the ones where we perspire the most and use the most energy would be "FORCE", "Purple Line" and other dance songs. I think it's really difficult at those times.
Q. Although I'm not really sure, but it's always said that Changmin perspires the most...
A. That's right (laugh). After the first song ended, I'm already covered in perspiration (laugh).
Q. With regards to gaining back your energy after a live performance, does Changmin have any special remedy?
A. Drink a lot of water everyday.
Q. Drink immediately after waking up in the morning; like that?
A. Not just in the morning, but really, throughout the day.
Q. This is good for your metabolism, but you still perspire?
A. But... I've always perspired easily since I was a kid (laugh).
Q. It's been like this since you were a child?
A. Yes. But maybe it's because I usually drink a lot of water, I don't feel as tired this year, as compared to last year. My throat didn't become sore too.
Q. I see. In order to express each song fully, and according to the different requirements of the songs, it demands a lot out of your voice. What do you think?
A. I think it's a necessity to constantly improve. But, just to change the vocals is not enough, I think I still need to improve when it comes to putting in feelings, this is also a skill required in performing.
Q. Which is to say, you won't just adjust your voice, but adjust it according to how your feelings change?
A. I think it's like that. Sometimes I'll make adjustments on purpose, but I still feel that it's better to make the adjustments according to how my feelings change.
Q. Up until now, do you feel... you've failed in any aspect?
A. Isn't there a performance where we're singing and the stage is moving towards the audience at the same time? That's really high... really scary (laugh). At the beginning, I kept thinking about what I should do if I cannot fully concentrate enough to dance (laugh).
Q. If you look from above, it must be really high.
A. (In a definite manner) Very high!
Q. Very high (laugh). But, after experiencing it a few times...
A. I got used to it slowly, now I can sing without worries... How do I say this? I still can't relax completely (laugh). But, I can already gather my full concentration to sing, so please be assured everyone!
Q. Since the tour began, until now, what left the deepest impression on you?
A. I don't have a deep impression over a particular aspect, rather, I feel really good about the tour as a whole. Although it's intangible, but just by standing on the stage, I can feel that I'm really blessed.
Q. Unexpectedly (blessed).
A. Yes. As for the reason, I'm not sure myself, it just feels like that this time around. I like to look down from the stage and look at the expressions of the audience.
Q. During the MC segment, you previously said that you "could see the audience's expressions".
A. Yes, to be able to even see their expressions, to think that these thousands, tens of thousand fans are here just to see the 5 of us as Tohoshinki, sometimes it still feels unbelievable. I feel really blessed.
Q. During the tour, was there anything in particular that made you feel stressed out or that it was difficult?
A. Before the tour began, Junsu got hurt. He couldn't participate in some performances, so there had to be necessary changes made to the stage and our placement on the stage, but the feelings and the connection between us did not change. Just by looking at Junsu, I get this
feeling, that to be able to dance together as the 5 of us is not easy and really precious.
Q. It's really an unforgettable memory. Are you nervous about the tour?
A. I don't feel nervous. Maybe it's because I'm already familiar with the locations, so I feel really at ease and I get the feeling like "If it's like that, it should be okay". Coming here again, I get really strong feelings like "This year I must do my best too", but without any nervousness or stress.
Q. During the MC segment at Saitama Super Arena, you were forced to talk about your first kiss by Changmin. You didn't expect that then, right (laugh)?
A. Yes~! I didn't even expect this kind of topic to come up, I didn't want to talk about
it (laugh)! But, this kind of topic is really not suitable for that situation!
Q. But you didn't have a choice then, right (laugh)?
A. Yes, that's why I felt so helpless... (laugh).
Q. Well then, the videos that were shown during the Lives also left a deep
impression, let's talk a little about the filming process.
A. It's almost like filming a drama, but I also had a little mishap here. My partner was a Russian girl, who didn't know Japanese at all, and we had no way of communicating. What's more, she was even taller than me...
Q. A girl taller than Jejung?
A. Her height is roughly the same as mine, but those who are sitting down and watching, will think that the girl is taller (laugh). It seems like her hands are also larger than mine... (laugh).
Q. I see. Up until right now, was there any moment where you felt like "I must try my best at all costs here"?
A. During the encore song, the members can actually drink water in the middle, but I couldn't drink then, I had to go straight into the MC segment.
Q. And that was then followed by the next song?
A. Yes (laugh). I really worked hard for that!
★YUCHUN★
Q. For the tour this time around, I heard there's a performance with piano accompaniment. How do you feel about it?
A. Really! Really! Really! Stressed~ Although I'm already familiar with the atmosphere and surroundings of the arena, it's a little different this time. I can't be careless!!
Q. Definitely. You have to concentrate on playing the piano as well as sing, it must be difficult.
A. It's very difficult. For example, if it's just my own part, then there's no problem at all. But because there are many parts where we harmonise together, it becomes more difficult. The melody is also a little different, I have to put in my feelings into the song, that's difficult too... Not just my own voice, but when I play the piano, I have to put in my feelings too.
Q. You mean to say, that the sound of the piano must have depth of feelings too?
A. Yes. I think that even if it's a piano, it can be affected by its environment and emit different sounds according to the feelings then. I have to think about playing the piano, and also put in feelings for the song... it's too difficult to have to consider these 2 things together (bitter laugh). But, I feel really blessed when performing too. The 4 others are surrounding the piano singing along! Of course, I also feel the heavy responsibility, but I also feel the joy that I've never felt
before.
Q. I believe you feel this way because of the chemistry that exists between all of you. By the way, before making the decision to perform on the piano for the tour, you must have practiced a lot, right?
A. I practiced. In my own room, or at the office.
Q. Yuchun is also really good at livening up the atmosphere and getting reactions from the audience, is that practiced too (laugh)?
A. Of course... I didn't practice that (laugh). At that time, I just do whatever my heart feels.
Q. When shouting out, it feels like Yuchun is leading the shouting.
A. I just naturally became "in-charge" of this.
Q. "In-charge" of this (laugh)?
A. Yes. But it feels really good when shouting. At that moment, it seems like all my feelings can be sent into the hearts of the fans. It's really exciting.
Q. Is there a segment that you like in particular?
A. I really like "Purple Line" and "呪文 -MIROTIC-", these 2 songs. Following the beats of the band, it really gets your blood pumping. I still feel that the accompaniment of the live band is the best!
Q. The atmosphere at the live will also become really high. On the other hand, is there any thing that makes you feel it was a failure?
A. Previously, I forgot the dance steps to "Share The World" and "O- 正・反・合". It's my first time making a mistake for these 2 songs. It feels like the audience didn't notice it, but I still feel embarassed about it, really sorry!
Q. Also, in the video that was shown, there's a scene where you were dumped by a girl.
A. Among the members, there were those who got dumped, and those who did the dumping. Maybe it's because my eyes looks sadder, so they thought that the scene would be more suitable, as I'd be able to portray that sadness... the people around me all think that way (laugh).
★CHANGMIN★
Q. This time, you can sit on the platform and interact with the fans, and the atmosphere also seems different from last year's tour, did you notice that?
A. For me, I don't really feel strongly about this, but people around me say this often. Because the camera crew is the same as last year's, the camera man said "Last year, you didn't look at
the camera much, but you did really well this year".
Q. It wasn't on purpose, but you just did it naturally?
A. Yes. I really like the feeling of jumping along with the fans, I'm more happy than I expected to be.
Q. Looking back on it as a whole, was there any moment where you felt like it's tiring and difficult to deal with?
A. It should be physically, the ones where we perspire the most and use the most energy would be "FORCE", "Purple Line" and other dance songs. I think it's really difficult at those times.
Q. Although I'm not really sure, but it's always said that Changmin perspires the most...
A. That's right (laugh). After the first song ended, I'm already covered in perspiration (laugh).
Q. With regards to gaining back your energy after a live performance, does Changmin have any special remedy?
A. Drink a lot of water everyday.
Q. Drink immediately after waking up in the morning; like that?
A. Not just in the morning, but really, throughout the day.
Q. This is good for your metabolism, but you still perspire?
A. But... I've always perspired easily since I was a kid (laugh).
Q. It's been like this since you were a child?
A. Yes. But maybe it's because I usually drink a lot of water, I don't feel as tired this year, as compared to last year. My throat didn't become sore too.
Q. I see. In order to express each song fully, and according to the different requirements of the songs, it demands a lot out of your voice. What do you think?
A. I think it's a necessity to constantly improve. But, just to change the vocals is not enough, I think I still need to improve when it comes to putting in feelings, this is also a skill required in performing.
Q. Which is to say, you won't just adjust your voice, but adjust it according to how your feelings change?
A. I think it's like that. Sometimes I'll make adjustments on purpose, but I still feel that it's better to make the adjustments according to how my feelings change.
Q. Up until now, do you feel... you've failed in any aspect?
A. Isn't there a performance where we're singing and the stage is moving towards the audience at the same time? That's really high... really scary (laugh). At the beginning, I kept thinking about what I should do if I cannot fully concentrate enough to dance (laugh).
Q. If you look from above, it must be really high.
A. (In a definite manner) Very high!
Q. Very high (laugh). But, after experiencing it a few times...
A. I got used to it slowly, now I can sing without worries... How do I say this? I still can't relax completely (laugh). But, I can already gather my full concentration to sing, so please be assured everyone!
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