Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Zhoumi 太贪心 (Blind) Lyrics

Blind Chinese version
太贪心 (Literally translate to 'Too Greedy')

Sang by Zhoumi

在与你相遇的曾经 我找到幸福的定义
At that time when I met you, I found the definition of happiness

心跳每天感动的提醒 我的视线只为你牵引
The emotions I feel in my heartbeat remind me daily, my eyes only follows you

跟着你疯了 我也愿意
I am willing even if I become crazy following you

从不知以爱的名义  会把你埋在怀里 承受爱的艰辛
Never did I know I will bury you in my arms in the name of love, bearing the hardships of love

*怪我的眼太贪心 爱流得不剩一滴
*Blaming it on my eyes for being too greedy, love flows till nothing is left

 太贪心 犯滥的爱快淹没了你
Too greedy, overflowing love has drowned you

怪回忆都太贪心 美得让我看不见你
Blaming it on my memories for being too greedy, it's so beautiful that I can't see you

吞噬爱的伤痕 失去 你对爱贪图的心
Devouring the scars of love, your greed for love is gone

我以为爱永远晶莹 没有人比你更透明
I thought love will always be crystal clear, no one will be more transparent than you


如今隔着幸福的玻璃 蒙尘的你我已看不清
Right now separated by the glass of happiness, you are covered by dust I can no longer see you clearly

痛碎的心 总是让你哭泣
Your broken heart always make you cry

*Repeat

还贪图你的背影
Still longing for your shadow

还来得及吗 后悔着说不出的伤
Can I still make it?  Pain that cannot be told in my regret

怪我的手太贪心 都冷了还想握紧
Blaming my hand for being too greedy, wanting to hold on to it even when it has turned cold

 太贪心 贪心得还不放弃爱你
Too greedy, so greedy that I am not ready to give up on loving you

怪发丝也太贪心 不断纠缠我的眼睛
Blaming the hair for being too greedy, they continue to blind my eyes

无法摆脱过去 爱你 还想爱你 那颗我贪图的心
Unable to break away from the past, loving you, still want to love you, the heart of mine that is too greedy.

爱你 我贪图的你的心
Loving you, your heart that I am greedy for

Thursday, January 23, 2014

当代歌坛 Zhoumi Interview

当代歌坛
Zhoumi Interview





About China Line
Recently you hosted C-Radio with Jia and Fei, how do you feel?
It was relaxing because it's my mother tongue and the two partners, Jia and Fei, are good friends of mine so I don't feel nervous at all. To us, this radio show has a special meaning. I have know Jia and Fei for more than a year and we always talk about having a show for China Line. Coincidently, MBC wanted to do a program like this. They looked for us and we accepted it. Although the 3 of us are DJs whenever there are guest there, I feel like this radio show belongs to everyone. We chatted like friends, letting others know how it is like to be a Chinese living in Korea.


Are you the head of the China Line?
There isn't really a leader but if you arrange us according to age, I am the first. Hahaha (The manager quickly shifted the conversation back) Ok ok, I was 18 last year. We have different roles in the China Line. Like there will be a member who will suggest for gatherings. That member is often EXO's Tao or Tasty's Big and Litte Dragon. Jia is in charge of communication, she will contact everyone. Every time when we gather, I will lead and start the talk because I am the oldest. Hahaha (laughing again, actually how are you old?). I have been to Korea for 6 years and it was the first time 7/8 of us gathered together for Mid Autumn festival. Just eating with friends like this gave me a lot of thoughts. Alone for so long, finally we can gather together. 


Do you have anything to tell the new trainees who just arrived in Korea?
As long as you are a Chinese debuting in Korea, we are happy to gather with you. I feel that those artistes work overseas are really having a hard time. Like us, who are older hahahaha (laughing once again, stop saying you are old, you are just a big boy), when we are having a hard time we can still bear with it. But those who are younger than us, they will miss home more. Since we have a Line, all of us can take care of each other like family. So we welcome any Chinese artistes who are working in Korea to come join us.


Fast Thinking Musician
Who do you interact with more in terms of music?
Musically, Lay (EXO) chats with me a lot. I only started composing these two years, previously I only wrote lyrics. Lay likes to compose too, he started before his debut. He likes to pull me into his room and say "Hyung, listen to this song I made". At that time he compose mainly on the theme of family love. Something like 'I miss you Mum', so I really can't give him much advice. These few years he has slowly turned right (Turned Right? This kid was probably being influenced by his hyungs), and started composing songs which I can give more advice. Slowly, we started chat more, including the music styles he likes. He is growing up and becoming more matured.


What kind of habits do you have when composing? For example do you write the lyrics first or the melody?
I think, whether a song is nice or not depends a lot on the melody. So when I am composing a song, I will compose the melody first then write the lyrics. What did you ask me just now? (What kinds of habits do you have when composing?) I can't drag stuff. I have a fast personality. Just like when I wrote my book. When I knew that I had the possibility of publishing the book, I didn't sleep for 4 days when I was in Thailand. I wrote it throughout the night, every night, I wrote for like 5 hours. I was afraid that if I drag, I might not want to do this on again on the second day. Basically when the company gives me a song, I will hand it in the second day. I will only give myself one night's time. From 12am when it's deep into the night and quiet, when it's quiet, I can think better without getting distracted. 


How many times did you amend the lyrics the most?
Up till now I have written 9 songs' lyrics. The company seems to approve my lyrics pretty quickly. But I am suspecting if they approve it because they saw that it's written by me. Hahaha.. but actually they did do some selecting. Maybe because I have been with the company for a long time,so I know what kind of feel they want. What kind of lyrics should match this music style. Because we have Korean members so I avoid using hard words. After a long time, I understand more in these areas than people outside (not in the company).


What kind of music styles are you more incline to? Ballads or Dance?
I prefer slow ballads because I think I am most comfortable with that, more relaxed. But I want to try different styles lately. SJM has more fast songs but whenever I said that I want to sing and dance together, Jia and Fei will tease me, they will tell me "Just sing your songs well". I will reply them "Please, I belong to the dance scene". So I am looking for a chance in future to do something awesome to give them a shock. But right now I still do mainly ballads.


Self-Improving Actor
What plans do you have for acting?
Actually I received a role in September but before I join the filming crew, there were some changes so I didn't go for it in the end. However I have not been lazing for this half year. Besides the concerts with SJ and some solo activites, I am also preparing new productions. Hopefully they can be released soon. Because as long as there is an opportunity, I would like to try it out. At first the company assigned me as singer but slowly I get to do MCing, writing and dramas. They are all trying processes for me. If I don't try it, I will not know if I will really like it. After trying, I feel that maybe I can really do this and work harder for it, getting better at this area, to do the role better when I receive a new script. 


What kinds of roles do you want to challenge next?
I want to try out lifestyle dramas. Those that mothers like to watch. Recently I am watching 'Let's Get Married'. Considering my looks and age, it may be a little too early to try out this kind of drama. But I really got lots of feelings from that drama because the actors really did it very well. The script was good too, I feel like getting married with someone after watching it. This is the influence that the actors of that show gave me. I don't know if it is possible but I really want to try out lifestyle dramas. Actually I wanted to try doing the bad guys because I think my looks especially suits it. Those kind of cool bad guys with fire in their hearts but looks cold on the outside. But after watching 'Let's Get Married' I think it's a challenge too to act as a normal everyday peasant. I can make myself look uglier but if that doesn't work then I have no idea how. (But you are unable to convince others that you want to get married) But look at Gao YuanYuan, she is so pretty and she gives people the impression that she doesn't want to get married... yet she doesn't look awkward in that show. (Even after the manager and I made fun of him, he is still persistence with doing a life drama).

Editor's note:
Zhoumi brought along a youthful looking coat but the photographers ignored it. In the end that coat didn't make it to appear on screen. During the interview, Zhoumi persistently wore it to show a bit of pity and protest.Till the end of the interview, he still wanted to try shoot some pictures with it.
 

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Zhoumi's interview with iQiyi



Click here for the interview video

Zhoumi: Thailand trip was a personal schedule, so I booked the air tickets and the transport myself. The funny thing is I often play with the fans there. The local fans in Thailand. They were surprised because normally I go to Thailand for work or performances. I don't understand Thai, so for example when I was in Pattaya, I can't find a taxi so I had to take the Tuk Tuk. It's like a motorcycle and I need to tell the driver the location. But I didn't know how to so the fans took me to get a Tuk Tuk and told me which places to go to and brought me to eat seafood. But I have to pay for all the expenses... hahaha... I was really happy, it's a rare chance to get together with them.

MC: Does the company staff knows about this?

Zhoumi: No.. but now they do.. cuz they are right beside me right now.

Zhoumi: After cutting out the shape of the photos, and then cut out the sides following the shape of the photos. I stick them on layer by layer. It's all done by hand. I think it still look different from a computer generated one. And I think the method is very simple. I gave everyone an idea in this book. If you want to make a book like this, it's not that hard. I drew a comic strip at the end, I drew it myself, teaching you how to cut and stick them together. You can make one of your own, it might not be for Thailand, it might be England, London, a travelogue of your own. 

Zhoumi: I wasn't the kind that got promoted highly by everyone when I debuted.

MC: You are famous now.

Zhoumi: I don't feel that I am famous now too.. hahahaha.. I had more anti-fans when I debuted. I am not sure if you know the situation, maybe you don't know. I was added into an already matured group so many people opposed me. I think many singers will not have an experience like this but I treasure this process. Because it makes me appreciate the fans I have now. You may not treasure these things if they come too easily. When you don't have it, you will want to work even harder to show everyone. I can't say that I am doing very well now but the process of doing it was a self-helping. I hope that I can spread this energy to everyone, that is if you want to do something, work hard for it.

MC: Zhoumi mentioned that the Korean ent companies paved the road for their artistes well. Even if you are lacking, you can still make it up by working hard. Compared to releasing albums, it's harder to find a personal style.

Zhoumi:
(Recounting how he met Victoria) There is a basement in the company, the practice room and we were practicing our dance. Suddenly a company staff told me that a girl from China is coming, her name is Song Qian. But Koreans doesn't speak with tones so she pronounced Song4 Qian4 as Song4 Qian2 (Giving out money). So I thought, why is her name 'Giving Money', it's funny. 'Giving Money' to SM. So I went to take a look at her. My first impression was this girl has big eyes. She didn't have make up on and had some pimples. But I can feel that this girl should look good on cameras and she will be pretty with some make up on. We didn't chat much though. She was a little timid and shy. She was the only one who was the same age as me among the trainees. I debuted 3 or 4 months after she arrived. We had some interactions, because she can dance better and I sing better so we will share experiences with each other. Like she would tell me how to dance better and I taught her singing, we became closer like this. 


Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Siwon - Weibo Fan Chat

~~Siwon Weibo Fan Chat~~
by Mamonde



Fan: Were you happy when we went to the airport for your arrival? 
SW: I am very happy, thank you all.

Fan: 10 years since debut, what's your greatest challenge and how you overcome it? What was the most meaningful gift you have given to Hangeng? Yesterday was my roommates birthday can you wish her happy birthday?  
SW: I had doubted myself when I turned to be an actor from a singer. Singing is totally different from acting and I was working with some very good actors so I had to work extra hard. Language is a barrier for me when I film overseas, I took 6 months to learn Chinese, although it was a hard process, I have gained alot from it.  

Fan: What do you like about China? 
SW: Steamboat~

Fan: When will you come to Shanghai for Mamonde events?  
SW: I am really happy to participate in this event in Beijing. Hopefully there will be an opportunity to meet the Shanghai and fans from other cities in events like this.

Fan: There are many rookie male groups in Korea, do you have any advice for them as a senior?  
SW: The competition between male groups now is very strong. I feel that you have to stick to your own style. At the same time, you must treasure each fan's love. Because their love for artistes is sincere and unconditional. 

Fan: Will you focus more on work in China?  
SW: Hopefully there will be more chances to come here to see everyone~ I like China :^) 

Fan: Are there chances for you to come to Taiwan for filming? 
SW: I would like to go there very much if there is a chance.

Fan: Siwon Oppa, it's my birthday today! 
SW: Happy Birthday^^

Fan: Master Choi, what kinds of roles do you want to challenge?  
SW: There are many roles that I want to challenge. If there is a chance I want to try a role that is very different from my personality. 

Fan: What's your secret to keep being energetic and in good form?
 SW: I will give myself enough sleep when I don't work and working out is also a habit I've had for years. It's also important to choose skin products which are suitable for yourself. Like I chose to use products from Mamonde. :) 

Fan: Where will you go to recharge yourself if you have holidays?  
SW: I had a chance to go to Jerusalem this year, it was a good feeling~ If I have holidays, I would like to go there again. 


Fan: SJ has debuted for almost 8 years. Thank you for the special memories through these 8 years. Love you all forever. Will never change!
SW: I love you all too :^)

Fan: Siwon has shared many thoughts and philosophy on Weibo. Why do you have such deep thoughts at such a young age?  
SW: I want to share with everyone the good quotes that I read~

Fan: Oppa, I will have my exams soon. Cheer for me! 
SW: Fighting~~ Asa Asa fighting

Fan: Oppa do you have any recommendation for touring Seoul?  
SW: I recommend Myeongdong because there are lots of good food and fun stuff. And many cosmetic stores. Remember to visit Mamonde~ kekeke.  

Fan: You have participated in many charity events. How do you see the relationship between being an artiste and these charity events?
SW: I feel honoured to participate in the big charity events here in China. I hope to help more people to the best I can. 

Fan: Oppa, we are writing Chinese. Can u understand? 
SW: I have a translator with me, so I can understand. 

Fan: Oppa, I am a student attending lesson now. Give me a response and I will go back to my lesson, please!!!  
SW: Listen to the lesson well! Fighting~ Asa!

Fan: Siwon, do you like the fans who were at the airport? What are fans to you?  
SW: I thank everyone who always welcome me so warmly when I come here. Because you are here, there will be me, there will be Super Junior. 

Fan: Mamonde cosmetics are female based. What advantage do you have (as a handsome man) to endorse for female products?  
SW: Men nowadays take care of their skin too and I also want to share the products I like to everyone. And I also have more female fans so I want to become prettier together with fans, to become more perfect.

Fan: Sigh, I think you won't reply me.... 
SW: Why???

Fan: Oppa do you still want funny photos of SJ? We have Heechul's. 
SW: Send them to me if you have. Hahaha.

Fan: I have a weak body, do you have any suggestions? 
SW: Have enough sleep and exercise more~

SW: I am happy to participate in this Mamonde event today. It's interesting to chat with so many fans through Weibo interview. I hope everyone can come to the event tomorrow at Chongwenmen, 3pm! See you tomorrow! 

Monday, October 28, 2013

Siwon - 131023 Arena Magazine

Arena Magazine
English Translation

"You need to know the difference between what is real and what is not. Is it temporary happiness, 'Enjoy' or 'Joyful', it's a big difference. What I am going after is 'Joyful'. I always have this thinking 'everything will pass'. Up and downs, all these are unimportant. We must be thankful for every moment of our lives."



Q: Is the movie filming going smoothly?
SW: The filming in Hongkong will end soon and filming will resume in Korea somewhere next month. It's progressing smoothly.

Q: Doing the Super Show 5 world tour together with the movie filming is unbelievable, how do you manage that?
SW: Firstly, thank you for your concern. I have prepared a lot mentally and physically. I am keeping my beard for the role in the movie so I am going on Super Show 5 stages like this.

Q: Going to and fro between the SS5 concerts and the movie filming, doing CF and other schedules, it must be hard to get into the role for you.
SW: I think the difference lies in your focus. It's the same for movies which films for a long time. Although it seems hard to digest a schedule like that, it was my own choice to do my own activities during Super Junior's concert tour. It's a path I chose myself so I can only shut up and move on. (smiles)


Q: As an actor, what kind of satisfaction do you get from work?
SW: Everything can be felt from the atmosphere. After discussing with the director, I will always look at the director after finished shooting my scene. I can feel it when we exchange looks. 'Ah, I didn't do it badly' feelings like this.

Q: This production comes 7 years after 'Battle of Wits'. How does it feel like to be filming overseas with the local crew?
SW: We respect, care and trust each other. I feel really touched by their spirit here working with them, and I am learning too.

Q: While working, you can see stuff that can't be seen with naked eyes between the people.
SW: There will be trust when there is respect and care between people and the sense of responsibility will come naturally. I feel that no matter what we do, we must do our best with a sincere heart.



Q: Super Junior debuted in 2005, this is the 8th year. Did you anticipate anything when you debuted from SM?
SW: At first I just wanted to be famous without a goal. I only did my future planning after entering the company. When I am preparing or when I do something, I see many things and meet many people whom I wanted to meet. My goals slowly become clearer. Right now, I still do planning for the far future.

Q: Among the members, you are known to be scandal-free. Is it because you have good self-management?
SW: My daily life is stable. Management... do you mean diet management?

Q: Many people say there are a lot of temptations in the entertainment industry.
SW: Isn't it the same regardless of it's the entertainment industry or not? I think in this world everyone faces the same temptations. Over here where there are more temptations than other places, you just need to be prepared to fend it off.



Q: You have never been ignored by the general public since debut?
SW: Grateful. There are many who fell after being popular and then got ignored by the public. I have got this thought about a year after my debut, 'This will be pass too'. During that time we were very popular but I took it lightly instead. Ups an downs, all these are unimportant, be thankful to every moment in your life. Not so long ago, I was in Japan for a fanmeeting and I told Donghae who was beside me,"A few months ago I wouldn't sing for just one fan, but now I will."

Q: Did anything happened recently?
SW: Nothing special actually. I have sorted out many thoughts this year. Thinking carefully, there are many things that I should be thankful of. Not being thankful means you have too many desires. 'Ambitious' is different from 'Desire'. It's good to be ambitious but it's bad if you have too many desires. There will be times when members fight among each other. There will be times when we don't understand why others do certain things. But just think about it positively, I feel grateful just to be with these friends. As long as the center of my thinking remains, I believe I will not change.

Q: Super Junior was the first group to have sub-units in Korea. Over these years there were many setbacks but it looks like you all are still doing well. 
SW: Overseas fans say that they get motivation and energy from our videos at the end of the day. That means our stages have positive energy. It's the same for Super Junior, every member has their own influence. There is also competition (among us). No idea when it started but this kind of energy has become the motivation for the group to move forward. Now it's time for Super Junior members to reaffirm each other. 



Q: The members seem to have reaffirm Siwon to be the 'Handsome Man' and there are many new singers who look up to you as idol.
SW: I am really thankful if I am reaffirmed like that. I always live with a sense of responsibility. One of my goals is to let others know that 'there is also an actor like this in the East'. I live with the thought of 'the whole world is watching me'. I don't have to eat if I am hungry  at night with thoughts like these. (Laughs) When I first started working, I only have the thought of 'I am just someone', looking for a long-term goal while working. If people only live for their targets, they will lose it after achieving that target. If you have a bigger goal in life, you will continue to have smaller goals as you move along. 

Q: Not long ago you injured your knee but you still did the rehearsal as though it's the real performance. What's that energy that motivated you to continue working with a smile despite the pain?
SW: This is the same as what I mentioned just now. Even if I feel unwell, I will still do it for one audience and the same for 70,000 audience.

Q: Looking back at your past in Hongkong in the year 2013, what do you feel?
SW: Doing the best for the jobs given to me. Living my life with no regrets, everything is completed like piecing the jigsaw puzzle. Right now filming the movie here, I found a new long-term target. Moving along like this, there will be good results and interesting things will happen.

Q: Did the Choi Siwon 10 years ago imagine himself to be like this?
SW: At that time I only look at myself, submerged in my own world and my own thinking. I had thoughts like 'the world spins around me'. I am different now. I am Choi Siwon who lives for Super Junior, the Choi Siwon who lives for his works, the me who lives for my fans and my family.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

当代歌坛 Magazine with Henry

当代歌坛 Magazine
English Translation

D: You started out with classical music. Did it help you in any way?
H: If you have the foundation of classical music, it will be easier to create R&B and pop. If I have don't have that foundation, it wouldn't be as smooth sailing when I do my compositions now. Classical is complicated, in comparison, pop music is simpler. If I can use all the elements that I have accumulated from classical music with ease, I will be able to have my own style of music. But classical music doesn't have bits. If I describe it visually, classical music is full of lines, there are no dots. Or it's like if you add drums to classical piano, that will be the foundation of pop music. I made many songs for this album and then select from there. Overall, I want to produce something that Henry wants, that is to let listener feel relax and happy. 

D: We didn't expect you to use the refreshing 1-4-3 as a comeback song. There were other backup tracks in the album right?
H: Trap is a colourful and heavier song, there are many elements. It showcases what I can do, piano, violin, vocal, dance, charms, a lot of content in there. I wanted to show my colours through this song. On the other hand, 1-4-3 expresses my personality and my experience. Look at the lyrics and you will see that it's about the experiences of a foreigner in Korea, unable to express himself due to language barrier. This was my situation, my story and my feelings. The things I have to face when I arrive at a different country. 

D: How do you come about collaborating with Amber and Chanyeol?
H: Hahaha... I must talk about this. For Chanyeol, I often see him practicing the guitar when he was still a trainee. His playing seems good and I found out he was in a band before joining the company. So I thought we can collaborate if there is a chance. When I know that there will be a ballad version for 1-4-3, I immediately thought of Chanyeol. As for Amber, we are good friends and she is a really good rapper, so we have to collaborate given the chance.

D: I heard that the body painting was your idea? And that your mum has scolded you for it?
H: Ah, yes that was my idea. I wanted to show my change. Plus I did some physical management at that time and my figure was ok so I painted it hahahaha. But my mum indeed scolded me. Because she heard that it's bad for my health to do that. It was only one of the concepts for my album and stages so there is no problem, I have explained it to her. I stopped doing it though. Hahaha...
 
D: Use a word to describe your music  
H: Change. I will not be making only one type of music, it will change constantly. There is another explanation, after listening to my music, I believe people will change their views of me.

D: Being heavily influenced by western pop music, do you feel that it's hard to adapt to the Korean music environment?
H: Totally, couldn't adapt. At first the Korean music that I heard was following the western styles closely, it wasn't that different. There are many 'images' to pop music. When I listen more closely, I realize that Korean music is actually very simple. For example, the chorus are normally pretty simple, there will be one or two notes that keep repeating, keep repeating layers by layers. At that time, I thought this isn't intricate enough. But a simple song like that can become so popular. Later on when I tried to compose it, I realize that it is more difficult to compose a simple song than a complicated song. From that moment, I start to feel respect for those who compose those hit pop songs. This is actually the charm of pop music, the charm of simplicity. I adjusted my mentality at that time and started afresh. 

D: So at that time you had the idea to form Noize Bank?  
H: Actually the idea to form a band didn't come so late. Noize Bank is a 4-man band, they are all friends from my school, we started playing and composing from a long time ago. Later on I asked them if they want to come to Korea to continue making music, composing songs for singers. So they went over and they were like me, unable to adapt at first. But after some getting used to and exchanging thoughts with the local musicians, they now enjoy and also adapted to the Korean music environment, so we continue to make music together. We are also living together now. ^^

D: So far the music from Noize Bank are for the artistes from your company. How is the situation like when you compose for these artistes?
 
H: It's custom made. We will communicate with the singers after receiving the invitation to understand their specialities and needs then we will have a meeting. Each of us will suggest the direction of the composition and take the best option after repeated brainstormings. Then we will start composing and eventually complete it. Of course our principle is to maintain the style of our band but at the same time fits the speciality of the singer. It's not like we just give out the songs because it's good. We must first understand and it must be suitable (for the singer). 

D: I am curious what role do you play in Noize Bank?
H: I am mostly in charge of ideas and composition. Actually I also have a burning desire to write lyrics recently but my Korean is not good, my chinese is also not good. Only my English is not bad but that's not going to work. It's really a headache for me to write Korean or Chinese lyrics. So I have to work hard and work harder for lyrics writing.

D: Besides being a singer, you have your own band, compose for other singers, shoot movies and even cook. It seems like you can handle everything well. So is music your only choice?
H: Instead of saying it's my only choice, I would rather say that I want to do more things. Like I would like to be a director, starting with shooting my own mv and shoot movies in future. 

D: What impact does filming Final Recipe has on your life and music career?
H: Not being exaggerating, this movie changed my views on life. After filming the movie, I start to realize the real Henry. What kind of person Liu XianHua is. The director told me, to act a role, I must first understand myself. Hahaha, so while studying the script and the role, I was also evaluating myself. The process was complicated but the end result was good. I start to understand myself all over again during the filming. What is good about Henry and what is not, what he needs and what he must throw away, understanding myself all over from the beginning again. You can say that I have changed after filming the movie. I really understand my goals in life and music career now.

D: What are your goals?  
H: I have many goals. Right now my biggest goal is to show everyone my music. Let my music become the OST of your lives. There are all kinds of OSTs in movies and there are also OSTs in life. I don't wish for my music to lead peoples' lives, I will be happy if my music is the bgm of others. 

D: What is the meaning behind making cuisines?  
H: The process of learning to cook and cooking itself let me realize the importance of sequence. One of the strict basic lessons from my teacher (chef) was the requirement to place each ingredient in their correct spots. In the past, I can't say that I don't have any habit for sequencing, I just have the habit of misplacing my stuff, I changed that while learning to cook. Also, timing is important in cooking. This is too important. Isn't it like life? Everything is about timing (opportunities).

D: If you are to describe life with a dish, what will it be?  
H: There isn't a specified one but there is a certain type. That is frying. Don't laugh! I am serious. What I am most confident of right now is, give me a frying wok and I can settle the dining table. Give me any ingredient and I can fry something for you. The speciality of Chinese food is the final product is always totally different from the original ingredient, isn't it? This is like life. Many elements of life like people, events, opportunities and goals are all in our own hands, it's just like frying a dish.


D: Was there a rebellious period in your life?
H: I would say it was a lost period instead of rebellious. There was a long period of time when I didn't know what I wanted. I was like just completing my missions and follow whatever was scheduled. I had no idea what I can achieve at all, I was totally lost. I have become more matured now.

D: In what ways have you matured? Mentally?
H: I mean matured in my way of thinking. The old me was a mess. Having learnt music, singing and dancing for such a long time, bearing the dream of becoming a singer, I came to Korea, facing unfamiliar faces and matters. I didn't know what I possess or what my bottom line was or what I actually wanted. Moreover at that time, I faced the problem of no matter how hard I try, nobody likes me. There were a lot of negative feedbacks on the mere fact that I exist. There were a lot of times when I feel lost about what to do or if what I am doing is right. I didn't have a clear goal. I just want to do my best so people don't hate me so much. Right now all these thinking have been smoothed out, I have my goals and motivations now. In the past I have never thought about how important my position was or how this opportunity to stand here is very precious to others. It wasn't until 2 years ago that I realized that many people are following me on my Twitter and Weibo. At that moment, I started to feel like an idol and understood the responsibilities I have as one.

D: Where does the sense of achievement come from when you stand on the stage?
H: Composing a song that everyone knows how to sing. I hope that many people will like the songs I compose regardless of age, accepted by the general public. If you are referring to receiving the cheers and screaming on stage and get the sense of achievement from there... I don't think I did.

D: Do you mean to say that you didn't get the sense of achievement from popularity or that you didn't receive screaming?
H: As a singer, of course I will need fans but not only fans. I feel that if a singer can make a passer-by become his fan, and let his songs become the OST of others lives, that is the real sense of achievement. (Referring the Jay Chou's song playing in the background) Just like him. I wanted to be a singer because of 2 persons. Jay Chou and Rain. Compose, talent, influential. Jay Chou's music is everyone's OST right? If only I can be like him.

D: It's been 13 years. His songs have always been the OST of others.
H: So to me, this is the hardest goal to achieve. I must work hard, work harder and work doubly hard. But I feel that I will never achieve this sense of achievement because when I acheive a goal, I will be facing another. So I will be forever on the road.  

D: Is there anything that you would like to tell your 'wives'?
H: Everyone please manage your health and body well. Shower diligently and brush your teeth more. Sleep and eat on time. Let's see each other healthily and prettily. I return my love to all of you.

Speed Q&A

Q: Talkative or Quiet?
H:  I am not talkative, I am noisy. When I have something to say, I will say it in high speed and loudly. Managers and members have criticized me about it before.

Q: Describe yourself with an animal.
H: Snoopy

Q: Isn't that a cartoon?
H: Do you think I look like it? (showing puppy eyes)

Q: what changed since your debut?
H: Grown taller and thinner.

Q: Generous or petty?
H: Generous, I am totally too generous ok. Especially to friends, maybe I am too generous but I am used to it. I am generous with money too because for money, you can make them again. So I don't really care. Oh right, I am generous with time too. I am often late. Oh but I am not late on purpose today, there was a traffic jam.

Q: If you are a reporter, use a word to describe today's interview.
H: Ah? Describe this interview? This question is really original... let me think... Relax? Sincere? We didn't purposely say nice words to each other right? So we are both straight forward right?

Q: So which one is it?
H: Straight forward?

Q:  Just now you looked at me when you mentioned 'hope that older people can accept my music'. What do you mean...
H: (Panicking) Ah ah ah... no no no.. I am not referring to you.

Q: I am really a noona but I felt hurt. How?
H: Aiya, don't do this, I am really not talking about you. I was saying that I hope people from different ages can accept it, not saying that you are old.

Q: ..... Old..... ok... Forget it...
H: (Almost crying) Ah ah ah ah... really I wasn't!! No I wasn't!!

Q: The concept for the next album?
H: Will continue to move towards the goal of 'OST of others'

Friday, August 2, 2013

SS5 Shanghai promo clip

SS5 Shanghai promo clip

EH: Hi, we are Super Junior. Today we, Super Junior, are going to bring you good news! It's really good news for our China fans. What is it?
DH: Kangin should know.
KI: Of course I know. Our Super Show 5 concert is going to Shanghai to meet our Shanghai fans.
All: Shanghai Shanghai~~ Twisting and dancing
EH: When is it?
DH: Shindong should know.
SD: Of course I know, I always know the dates. It should be August!! 10...!!
All: No...
SD: It isn't? On the 24th? Really? When did we change the date?
KH: (In Chinese) 24 August
EH: Do you know where it is?
SW: Shindong should know.
SD: Of course I know.
SW: Shindong likes it...
SD: It should be something arena...
KH: It's very famous, the car is famous.
SD: Don't tell me it's Benz Arena.
EH: Benz arena. On 24 Aug we will be going to Benz Arena to meet everyone. 24 August is a special day.
DH: Shindong should know what day it is.
KH: Birthday, birthday
EH: Brithday, whose birthday is it?
SD: It is Yesung's birthday?
EH: Yes, it's Yesung's birthday. Super Junior without Yesung will be seeing everyone.
SW: We cannot have him, we cannot have him.
KH: Without him.
EH: We will perform the concert with a congratulating mood. Hope everyone will support it. Spend the happy time with us. Goodbye, we are Super Junior
SW: Shanghai Shanghai.

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