JINYOUNGA cruel assignment that cannot be completed no matter how hard I tryUpon reading the title, you may be worried that it's some enormous issue, but please rein in your worries because it's not that huge. Actually, I am really competitive and I think I have a tendency to stick to something till the end. For example, if there is something I have to do and succeed at despite never learning it before, I will practice day and night - the will to win no matter what is rooted deeply in my bones. Like the saying goes, 'hard work never betrays you' - if you work hard for something, one will definitely be rewarded by the end result. However, I sometimes feel desolate because of the brutal reality brought about by the miserable scenario despite my hard work and will. That, is 'to gain weight'. From the start, my body has never been able to put on weight. My appetite is small, but I definitely eat much more snacks than the other members at night. But the result of my hard work is not showing. To gain weight is one of the hardest assignments to me, and is a reason why I am so jealous of Sandeul.
B1A4's happy leader, JinyoungAs B1A4's leader, I am really relieved that our teamwork is so strong. Probably because we've been living together in a dormitory since before we debute, our life energies have tangled together strongly and it played a big role in tying us together as one. Honestly we used many tricks and nearly held our hands out to things that could have easily made us lazy. We indeed, honestly received much help in overcoming these temptations while adjusting to the system of the company. And this became a fence for the friendship between the members. When I think about it, there has never been an occasion where it was tough as a leader but there are times that I feel disappointed by myself. As a leader, as the person who represents the team, I should be proposing the direction of the team, being one step ahead to look and feel, checking on various things beforehand and looking after everyone - but there are occasional times where I miss the timing. At those times, I enlist the help of CNU. By nature, the members follow well so they would compensate for my mistakes. For me who is only thankful and thankful, I aim to become a sincere and responsible leader who thinks of the team before self in future. B1A4's Jung Jinyoung, you are really a happy leader to be in one team as these precious people!
CNUThe freedom from breaking free of the regretful restriction of 'glasses'The description always included in the way to differentiate the B1A4 members - 'long hair and glasses' is like a label that follows me around. It was a necessary item for my poor eyesight, and I'm thankful that it allows me to look at the world more clearly. I was inwardly worried about going on stage without my glasses, much like 'the uncomfortable truth' of appearing on TV with a bare face. But it was time to make some changes to my outer appearance to match our maturity in terms of musicality, hence I made the bold decision to separate with the glasses that has close to me for the past one and a half years. I didn't feel as empty as I expected to, and I managed to show off more in terms of performances, and felt more liberated. It's light, but the meaning of this item is more than just its weight - glasses represent my beginner's heart. Breaking free of this regretful restriction, I will now have to leap even higher.
A footprint in my life returning from the first challenge of a 'drama'In life, 'first times' are very precious and simulating, just like a huge tsunami that brings anxiety and fear at the same time. More than being excited, I was more nervous about adapting to the scene. I was able to rid of the fear thanks to the actors and staffs of 'I Need A Fairy' who treated an insignificant and shy newbie with much patience. I think that this first challenge will add to the experience of not as B1A4's CNU but actor CNU - and I will hopefully be a little more composed in my new challenges. If I'm given the chance to work as an actor again, I want to take on a role similar to lead actor Liam Neeson in his movie 'Taken' - a role that watches over their family. To me, my family is my everything, my only universe.
SANDEULThe musical, a stepping stone of growth - filling up the first step of a takeoffRecently in the musical world, there are many active invitations and scouting of ex-idol group members and current idol group members. As a singer, it is basis for a new challenge, and an opportunity for me to see myself grow. I could not better welcome any other love calls starting with a musical. As expected, there is something in my body that sparks at the thought of my first musical 'Brothers Were Brave'. I don't know how to appropriately express it with words, but the closest would be 'an energy bubbling up inside'. The role I played in this work was made famous by SHINee's Onew, so it was a lot of burden and the thought of being compared made me feel even smaller - and seeing such a side to myself made me unhappy so I purposely settled down and whipped myself into shape. That resulted in me feeling overwhelmingly happy instead of being nervous and anxious on my first performance, and the thirst of wanting to do more on the last performance. Breaking free of being a singer that only sings, the musical is a thankful breakthrough - the first step of a takeoff into a learning curve of another side to myself.
The photo-essay of me who lives off memoriesThe glass box that I will treasure all my life are filled with photographs of various looks taken during our daily lives. In the far future when I meet myself at the crosspoints of life, I will be able to take out these photographs while recalling the memories. There are bound to be various machines made in future similar to holographic pictures, but memories are like analogs - rather than pictures, they should be packed like sardines in a heavy photo-album where you can miss that every moment in a photograph. When I grow older and get married, the photo-essay of memories that I would like to show my children is still being made at this very moment.
BAROThe magic of styling makes Baro danceIn the music scene now, it is no longer simply music - there is much thought put into visuals. Hence, there is no choice but to put some thought into fashion. Thanks to several items that are more eye-catching than others, I've been given the nickname of 'fashionista' by fans and the people around me - and it's become a catalyst for me to prick up my eyes and pay more attention to new concepts during album preparations. When we decide on styling, I would propose a style I've had my eyes on beforehand or suggest something befitting the feel. When the results after much discussion naturally reflects my thoughts, I feel very happy. Ah! I suddenly thought of a hairstyle that I'd like to try next time - I'd like to highlight my masculinity by lifting up my fringe and coolly revealing my forehead! Of course, I would also maintain my trademark cuteness. I'd like to try a hairstyle with curly curls or a soft wave at least once... Will my hair be fine...?
King of crafts, BaroBe it decoration, drawing, comics or my handwriting - I've always heard I am extraordinary with my hands. This is.... This is embarrassing to say by myself but I cannot deny that I feel like my shoulders go up and down [T/N: expressing joy] whenever someone praises me that I have versatile talents. I've always liked the arts and there are times that I've wanted to show the fans the collection of things I've drawed in my free time. I don't keep a diary but I do make a note of what I felt that day alongside a drawing and when I go back and look at it I'll probably be reminded of that feeling. I have no wishes of drawing on an extensive scale, putting on an exhibition or working on a collaboration, but I have thought of wanting to reveal my own space through something someday. I came in first place for a couple look fashion show on 'Hello Baby', and it was said that the design will be released as a product by a children's clothing brand so I've had great expectations. But... Up until today there has been no news... If you read this, please contact me~ (Yours sincerely, Baro)
GONGCHANI'm embarrassed of being aloneFor Jinyoung and CNU hyungs whose hometowns are Chungju, their actions are a little slow. In comparison to that my personality is not hasty at all but I always hear that I seem to finish doing things in a jiffy. Despite being the youngest in the group, I am the elder son in the family so I have the habit of settling everything quickly by myself and even when I come across a problem or am hurting, I don't show it. It's in my strong personality to tolerate anything. Would you believe that for 'me' who solves everything by myself, there is something that I absolutely cannot solve alone? I think this is a problem that cannot be overcome at all... I have no confidence of going to the movie theatre by myself, not even if I died! It is so embarrassing to watch a movie alone, and if I'm not with someone in that compromising situation, I think it's impossible... Are there actually people who watch movies alone? (In that case, that person is amazing! Clap clap clap!)
My difficulty is...!It's the second year of our debut. Maybe it's because I do not express it well, but the hyungs are always speaking well for me so I am very thankful. Like I said above, I am the type to trouble over things or suffer in pain by myself so the hyungs always make sure to notice first and lend a helping hand. Whenever I wander not knowing what to do as a result of my introverted personality, the hyungs always catch it so accurately and they become the angels that protect me. If we weren't in the same team, if these hyungs formed a team with someone else, I think my stomach would have really hurt. But... even so, the hyungs are not 100% perfect. Now that we are in our second year of debut, I'll like to take this chance and speak out loudly with the voice of a maknae so everyone please listen up! "Hyungs, I have one favour to ask of you. Can't you guys wake up immediately in the morning? It's really tough to wake you all up. (Sob sob)"
Source: http://blog.naver.com/uslus1029/60178731595
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