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Harper’s Bazaar Korea: ASTRO’s Another Different Face

CHA EUNWOO

“Sometimes, I have thoughts of wanting to date, but I don’t fall for someone easily. I need to observe them for a while and get to know them. I do not know the feeling of [falling in] love at first sight at all. Later, if I do date, I want them to be someone who is adult-like (mature). Considering I’m a man, I am very meticulous and have a FM*-like side. I think a woman who can play/make jokes with me, sometimes be grumpy and be comfortable is sexy.”

“I want to be a reliable boyfriend. I don’t play around/joke with just anyone, but I want a relationship where I can play around with and trust the person I like. The friendliest, the closest, the most reliable, someone who’s always on my side! That’s why I want us to be stuck together a lot.”

<*FM: Field manual, as in very strict, sharp, straightforward as written manuals/rules are.>

MOONBIN

“Truthfully, we did not think we would debut as cute, bright ‘refreshing-dols.’ Before debut, we mainly practiced with strong concepts like Big Bang and BTS has. So I wanted to try a masculine concept like today’s photoshoot --- It was a good experience. I realized/felt that models are awesome again. Models aren’t JUST models [for no reason]!”

“Once I’m stuck on something, I see [it] to the end. If it’s something I really want, I can focus better than anyone, and I am confident in producing the best possible outcome. It’s the same for people. To the person I want to give me heart to, I can give anything. Also, I am confident that I have the best calves. (laughs) My muscles are full, so I have hearts in my calves. Lastly, spontaneous things! Sometimes it might be reckless, but acting without thinking about all the factors/consequences is the best.” (Cha Eunwoo who was listening on the side said, “The type the company really dislikes (laughs)”).

ROCKY

“My name is spelled R, O, C, K, Y. It means ‘rock.’ It is meant for me to be reliable and dependable and exist like a rock for the team. My face doesn’t look like it but I’m 19 years old. (laughs). I’m currently a high school senior and have to take the 수능test soon. I want to go to college, but I do not know what will happen yet. I’m considering which I should focus on studying: vocal, dance, or acting.”

“While watching the movie ‘Whiplash,’ I really hoped I can meet that kind of teacher. For a short period, I had the opportunity to practice with a tiger-like teacher, and I felt rather relieved. I think you have to push more limits for better results.”

JINJIN

“The beauty of dorming is night-time snacks. I really like to order foods like pizza, chicken, roasted pig feet, steamed pork belly and watch TV in the living room. Our living room is quite small so when the kids get all tangled up and eat and talk, time flies really fast. And once we each feel weight gains, we eat less of dinner and start exercising. (laughs)”

“I like to switch up colognes every day. Today, I chose ‘CK One.’ I also enjoy using the cologne that fans gifted me.”

MJ

“When I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, I laugh. Even when I look, I have a face close to comedy. When I wake up, my lips are swollen and my hair is a mess…! ‘Wow, amazing. Why am I like this today? What did I eat yesterday? What sin is this?’ I blame/scold myself.”

“I feel happy when I see beautiful building structures. I think, ‘Wow, this structure is awesome! I want to live in this kind of house, I want to build this!’ So when I was younger, I wanted to become an architect. Because it’s designing, I thought you only had to be good at art, but I learned that you have to be good at studying, too. I had no choice but to give up.(laughs)”

YOON SANHA

“Everyone in my family is tall. (laughs) Dad 185 cm (about 6’1” ft), Mom 168 cm (about 6’6” ft), first older brother 187 cm (about 6’2” ft), second older brother 180 cm (about 5’11” ft). When I was in 6th grade, I was about 167 cm (about 5’6” ft) tall, and as I went up to middle school, I suddenly grew 15 cm (about 6 inches). I’m always thankful to my parents for giving me good genes!”

“I have one dark history [moment]. When I’m acting I’m fine, but when I look through the monitor, I think, ‘Ahh! I really can’t watch this.’ (laughs) Even I think I’m really bad at acting. My hands and feet curl up (as in he cringes). ‘Oh! Hyung’ Even a two-word script was too awkward.”

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//winter wonderland

from time to time gary enjoyed to participate in social events like that. he liked the idea of bringing clothes, toys or food in order to be able to get into the area or the ice skating rink. even though it was quite sad to know most people would just bring something random, without further thought just to be able to participate. christmas was indeed the time of loving and giving, but shouldn’t it take place every day? maybe he was hypocritical himself, there was no way a human being could share his property every single day, mankind was born to be egocentric, only then one was able to survive. but even then, he wanted to break out for a while and give back. 

so he gathered a few old clothes and put non-perishable food in his car and drove to the plaza festival. on his arrival he was flashed by the lovely decoration and the tall christmas tree rising from the center of it all. with his mouth gaping open, he stared at the winter wonderland in front of him. actually he just wanted to give out his share of charity, but after seing all this, he wouldn’t dare to go back home just now. with a bowing composure, he handed over his charity goods to the smiling staff who told him he now was allowed to mix himself into the crowd of people or to make use of the ice skating rink if he wanted to. 

it wasn’t like gary couldn’t ice skate and he didn’t looked to clumsy on his feet, but he prefered to stay on even ground for now. just watching people enjoying themselves or laughing, be around them, breath the food and drinks or feeling the warmth of beauty before his eyes flowing through his body was just enough. the globalization had turned seoul into a winter wonderland, and at the sight of the harmony and the peace, the rememberance of charity for the needy, which was existant in society made him smile of gratitude. the world was such a beautiful place. 

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ASTRO for Harper’s Bazaar Korea May 2017 Issue

Read full interview with Eunwoo here.

Read full interview with Rocky here.

Read full interview with Moonbin here. 

Read full interview with JinJin here and MJ here.

Read full interview with Sanha here.

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ASTRO isn’t a group who does music to show it to someone, we do music because we like it. I hope that I don’t forget for a long time that I’m singing and dancing because I like it.

Moonbin

An excerpt from Moonbin’s tenasia interview, “ASTRO’s Moonbin, A Growing-dol True to Its Definition”

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ASTRO for Harper’s Bazaar Korea May 2017 Issue - JinJin

Who made up the name ‘JinJin’ for you? My face looks like a puppy’s. I was reading a webtoon titled <Jin Jin Evolution*> where a Korean Jindo is the protagonist and then one day Moonbin started calling me like that. Everyone was calling me by my nickname, “JinJin hyung, JinJin hyung” but it ended up really becoming my stage name (laughs).

You’re the oldest and also the leader in your team but you were chosen as the member who cries the most. I think I’ve cried at every single concert or fan meeting we’ve held until now. The tears just come to me when I think about my parents. To be honest, my dad had a great influence on how I ended up doing music. He played the drums as his hobby and I started learning with him then. Since my 5th year of elementary school, I played the drums for about 5 years and then as I learnt the guitar and dance, I naturally dream of (becoming) who I am now.

I heard everyone personally writes their own rap, what do you have drafted in your notes lately? (Looking through the notes in his handphone) Can I rap it? (laughs) “A lot of things have happened, being together was fun, you look prettier the more I look at you that I wandered around feeling flustered” (You have to read it rhythmically!) The content is about not wanting to be friends just for that day and wanting the relationship to progress into lovers. It’s not my own story, I’m usually the sort to gain a lot of ideas through movies (laughs).

Who’s a rapper that you like the most? Big Sean! (On this day, as soon as JinJin heard Big Sean’s Moves loudly playing on the filming site, he gave up his sandwich, dashed out from the dressing room and started to move along with the rhythm.) Opposed to a low tone tight rap, I think the style of completely warming up your voice and then being able to easily go into a high tone rap is really cool.

I heard that you collect colognes and shoes. Rather than liking just one thing, my personality itself tends to look our for new things. Hairstyles, clothes, colognes, I’m the type to quickly get sick of something so I like to gather this and that. Even with my shoes, I collect one model in different colors. With my rapidly growing interest in fashion, I’m daringly challenging myself to try fancy things and what stands out. Lately, I like matching my dress code to my shoes.

Now that you mention it, you’re wearing black trainers and a black shirt today too. It’s a pair of trainers that I really wanted to own and the fans gifted it to me. I’m really thankful. I’m always wiping them with tissues and being careful when I wear them (laughs).

*Not the official English title

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When I was younger, I wanted to become an architect. Because it’s designing, I thought you only had to be good at art, but I learned that you have to be good at studying, too. I had no choice but to give up. (laughs)

MJ

An excerpt from Harper Bazaar Korea’s article, “ASTRO’s Another Different Face”

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ASTRO for Harper’s Bazaar Korea May 2017 Issue - MJ

I heard that you’re in charge of ‘fatality’ and ‘provocation’ in ASTRO? My confidence level dropped a bit after today’s filming. I thought I was sexy when i was shooting but after looking at the monitor, I was like an angry person. Seems like I’ve to study up a little more... Shall I describe it as a period of self-reflection? (laughs) But even so, it was nice since I was able to try an experimental style that I’ve always wanted to wear. Clothes with sleeves going down all the way to my knees, with holes ripped in places and of loud colors.

Maybe it’s because of your way of speaking that’s mixed with aegyo or maybe it’s because of your eye smile but I actually thought you were the ‘sweetest’ member. When is that you feel sexy? When I’m sweating on stage and not smiling. (Cha Eunwoo who was quietly listening in, added on, “Hyung, you really look like you’re suffering then. Your make-up’s all gone away. You’re sexy when you’re belting out your high notes.”) I look ugly then though... Okay, it’s when I’m singing but only my neck is sexy and not my face!

Who’s an artist in your age group that has had the greatest amount of influence on you? Sung Si Kyung sunbae-nim and Highlight sunbae-nims. I especially respect Yang Yoseob sunbae-nim. I enjoy watching videos of idol singers performing live. Before I go to sleep, I watched DBSK’s concert video yesterday. While being amazed throughout those two hours and going, “Woah, so it’s possible to create a stage this dynamic.”

I heard that up til now you’ve went through four relationships. I didn’t date any of them for long. I care for them lovingly and listen to everything they say but I couldn’t actually express my feelings properly. If there was something that disappointed me, I’m the type to think over it alone and am a little defensive. I don’t think I’ve ever fully given my heart. Because I’m scared I’ll get hurt.

In an interview, you chose ‘time travel’ as a super power you’d like to possess. What’s your reason? It’s because I want to go back to a time where I was younger and have an early start, preparing myself even more but bit by bit. I'd probably have grown a lot taller if I had slept earlier then (laughs).

Moonbin mentioned that while you’re extremely sensible, you don’t trust in that sensibility and are always doubtful. I worry a lot and am also really shy. But once we get closer I’m more cheerful and animated than anyone else (you know). In particular, I’m confident that my ability to spread positive energy is the best within the team.

Not singing? You’re the lead vocal though. It’s hard to say I’m confident in that. Because I’m at a stage where I need to really grit my teeth and work hard.

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“AROHAs!!!”

From: MOONBIN Date: 2017.05.05

I voted for the first time today since I was born!! Haha Seems like I really have become an adult… It’s somewhat fascinating, haha. I think today has been extremely meaningful, I saw our AROHAs and I even voted😁 We’ll continue seeing each other in just a bit so please wait! Because having all of you by my side is a once in a lifetime thing!!

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I want to be a reliable boyfriend. I don’t play around with just anyone, but I want a relationship where I can play around with and trust the person I like. The friendliest, the closest, the most reliable, someone who’s always on my side! That’s why I want us to be stuck together a lot.

Cha Eunwoo

An excerpt from Harper Bazaar Korea’s article, “ASTRO’s Another Different Face”

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“Because It’s You ❤️”

From: ROCKY Date: 2017.05.09

Because It’s You Park Minhyuk

Did you know? That even the trivial things are joyful That even if all of those were just illusions, I’m happy

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ASTRO for Harper’s Bazaar Korea May 2017 Issue - Rocky

You had red lighting shining all around you today at the filming site and your intense facial expression you showed off didn’t look an ounce awkward. To be honest, I was shy and embarrassed but the picture had to come out well so I tried my best to focus. Watching out pre-debut webdrama <To Be Continued> now is still pretty awkward but I realized today that even my ‘bad acting’ can become of help along the way (laughs). I think that thanks to the webdrama, I learnt how to focus by creating my own space withing the awkwardness. Not that I want to become an actor straight away but I want to give it another try one day.

What kind of role would you like to try then? I want to challenge myself at the action genre. I was good at taekwondo when I was younger so I was ever Gyeongsangnam-do’s representative. I think I’m able to dance like I do now because I’m athletic. It’s been hitting me lately that your sense of balance is really important if you want to use your body properly. I think that you’re able to do better at what you like doing if your condition’s good.

I heard that you play a pivotal role in your team when it comes to choreography. I danced since I was 4. I learnt a little bit of Korean dance and even ballet. I do a lot of monitoring on a regular basis to the point that continuously replaying videos of my dancing on the stage is my hobby. I’m also always watching choreographies from people who are the top of the class, like worldwide choreographer AJ. I really want to be acknowledged as a choreographer.

Since your debut days, the competition and tests must have been endless so how do you relieve stress? I wish I could have a good sleep because it’s tough on my body, but to be honest, ‘stress’ is a rather ambiguous word to me. Since what I’m doing now is fun and I’m happy? (laughs)

Who do you match the best with in the dorms? (Staring into space) I match best with our television (laughs). I’m on friendly terms with all the members but we don’t play around. In reality, I mainly while away my time watching the television. It hasn’t been long since we got one in our dorm and movies that you pay to watch couldn’t be as sweet.

I heard that you still write your rap lyrics in a notebook. At first, there were a lot of notes in my locker that I scribbled down as practice but I can’t look at them now. I’m so bad at writing it’ll make your stand on its ends. There are lyrics that I wrote starting off with the word ‘boy’ but I threw those away (laughs). I think at that time, I really put my feelings intro writing them, but looking at them now, they’re horrible. I can’t write stories about people. Is is because I’m far away from love now... (laughs).

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ASTRO for Harper’s Bazaar Korea May 2017 Issue - Moonbin

It’s a first that an idol shyly went, “I want to eat bossam and pig’s feet!” Bossam and pig’s feet, even kimbap and a sandwich, you really enjoyed yourself and finished up everything (laughs). When we went to Singapore, there was an instance where eight of us ate 180k won worth of chili crab. Right since the start, I told the company that I hope they don’t interfere when it comes to food. Going with your gut, eating when it’s time to eat, playing when it’s time to play, being zealous when it’s time to work, I think it’s fair that you lose weight when you need to go on a diet.

Are you the type to be impromptu? More than anyone else! Eunwoo and I are both B blood types but we’re polar opposites. Eunwoo likes to plan things out one by one but that’s what I hate. There’s never really been an instance where I made plans during the school break and even if I were to write up a chart for my plans, I’ll never keep to it. Being with Eunwoo did teach me that to a certain extent, there needs to be a side of me that’s detailed but there’s no change to my fundamental thoughts or attitude. Above all, seeing how our line of work emphasizes sense, I think that be it in dancing or singing, establishing just the big picture while allowing your freedom within it is good.

Of the moments where he was the most grateful to his members, your roommate Cha Eunwoo picked you waking up early to be one of them. I usually sleep a lot. Our manager comes to wake me up every 5 minutes but I really don’t hear him while light sleeper Eunwoo wakes up. Sometimes I don’t hear “You seriously have to wake up!” but can instead only clearly hear Eunwoo letting out a sigh (laughs). I’d feel sorry then and my eyes naturally open.

Is there a field outside of ASTRO’s promotions that you have a greed for? I really want to one day try acting in a movie. It’ll be even nicer if it was a movie that centers around a webtoon or novel. I usually like (reading) manhwas and webtoons. I’ve been reading the Naver Webtoon <Street Gossip*> and it makes me think that it’ll really be a hit if the webtoon was produced as a movie or drama. As a fusion fantasy historical genre, the story’s unique and there's a big handful of good lines.

Which line touched your heart? The girl’s a blue blood but she’s blind while the guy’s an illiterate born in  the lowest class. Lines normally have to be read in the story so that thy’re properly conveyed but talking about just the meaning, “Even if I can’t see you, even if you’re an illiterate, I like you for who you are and because of that, I’m plenty happy now.” Those words really played out prettily.

Thinking about it, didn’t you point out going to Tokyo Anime Center to be your ideal date?  I can sense you’re a huge fan. For the sake of <One Piece> and <Tokyo Ghoul>, I really want to go to Tokyo Anime Center even if it’s by myself. I usually like watching YouTube videos like ‘Marvel vs. DC’ and mystery videos about freakish happenings or involving bizarre creatures like Bigfoot, Sasquatch. I’m the type to see it to the end once I get hooked on something. Even yesterday, I ended up sleeping (only) after watching the ending of the game <Battlefield> (laughs).

*Not the official English title

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[INFO] 170422 MBC Show! Music Core MC Special Stage

On April 22, Cha Eunwoo will be performing a special stage of Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend” together with Show! Music Core’s new MC, Xiyeon of Pristin.

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170325 Fan’s Interaction with Moonbin

A fan told Bin to say something "fierce" to help her lose weight. So he wrote down on her post-it:

"You're pretty enough. Don't lose weight. ♥️"

170325 Winter Dream Special Fansign Event Fan account translated by: @99pmh

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ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo Reveals His Nickname, His Hobbies, And The One Thing He’s Bad At

Cha Eunwoo appeared on MBC’s “Secret Variety Training Institute” on May 5 to share a few interesting details about himself for his self-introduction.

The first tidbit he shared is that his nickname is “Butt-Min.” He explained, “My butt is kind of on the larger side. My real name is Lee Dong Min, so I became ‘Butt-Min.‘” He also shared that his hobbies include watching movies, listening to music, and playing the piano. When asked if he was a good student, the idol said, “I used to study a lot. I was ranked third in my grade.”

Amazed, Solbi asked him if there was anything he couldn’t do, to which he replied, “I’m not good at relationships.” Lee Guk Joo remarked that, instead of it being a detractor, that statement actually made him more personable and charming.

Source: Soompi