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2016년 07월 05일

Jang Hyunseung·Ballad·Contract Renewal.. 8 years Idols BEAST’s Worry (Interview)”
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Idol group BEAST (Yoon Doojoon, Yong Junhyung, Yang Yoseob, Lee Gikwang, Son Dongwoon) have a comeback with 3rd full album after 1 year. The last full album was in year 2013, 3 years ago. Since debut in year 2009, 8 years BEAST faces member withdrawal with upcoming album and welcomes a new phase while experiencing ups and downs. BEAST resumes activities in year 2016.

In April, we met up with BEAST in Seoul Seongsu-dong for the purpose of introduction of 3rd album ‘Highlight’ and a sincere talk with team that walked together for 7 years, regarding their present and future.

Firstly, the question on comeback thoughts was presented. The answer was “afraid”.

Yoon Doojoon: Recently Mnet ‘SHOW ME THE MONEY 5’ and KBS 2TV ‘UNNIE’S SLAM DUNK’ create a lot of topics of discussion. Looking at the high amount of discussions and good results of digital music, we are very afraid. We are relieved that title song ‘Ribbon’ received good results on digital charts after released on 4th at 12am.

BEAST chose a song of ballad genre for comeback this time. Member Yong Junhyung including all the members took part in writing lyrics for solo songs, considerably composers, the songs are even more meaningful. Especially the title song was decided after a little trial and error.

Yong Junhyung: Before ‘Ribbon’ was decided as title song, there were around 4 songs written as backup. There were some differences in opinions after members heard the song. From the perspective of writing the song, I was a little afraid. Around a week before going on our Japan tour, I told the members I will present the song to them to listen again. The song was completed before going Japan. This time everyone said the song was ok and agreed to the song. Title song is always written with feelings, and does not work well when I think too deep. I think I can perform better in a short time.

BEAST’s concept for this 3rd album was already decided as ‘Ribbon’.

Yong Junhyung: I picked violin and string instruments to be used mainly. This is refined rhythm bit by bit.”

Yang Yoseob: I think ‘Ribbon’ is good song that BEAST can digest. Especially the tone of violin provides lingering effect on me.

Son Dongwoon: It really leaves a deep impression using ‘Ribbon’ as an analogy for subject on lovers’ relationship and parting.

Yoon Doojoon: I heard the song at around 2am in midnight and it feels like I am drunk in my own emotions. The atmosphere was great.

Yong Junhyung that took part in song composition of ‘Ribbon’, felt an unique affection for the song. The unique thought can be seen choosing a ballad genre as comeback title song.

Yong Junhyung: As I have written many songs, it can be considered having my own research and survey results. Be it summer or winter, or how the social atmosphere is, the songs that can stay long on charts are those that can touch people’s hearts and stir emotions. I also think that BEAST can digest this kind of music well. I have no regrets in choosing a ballad genre as comeback title song.

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BEAST underwent a re-organization as 5 member group after member Jang Hyunseung withdrew from the group in April. It is the most important incident for BEAST that has debuted for 8 years. The members talked about their thoughts on the change from 6 members into a 5 members group.

Yong Junhyung: With the change into 5 people from being on the stage as 6 people, the parts for members to digest is relatively more. I tried harder in sharing opinions while composing comeback album. I think the times we spent together with members is not short. Jang Hyunseung’s vacancy may be un-fillable, I am working hard in making the vacant seat seem not visible.

Yang Yoseob: It is obvious that Jang Hyunseung’s energy disappeared after the withdrawal. There is an obvious negative element in the team. When preparing for stage, there are many changes to the formation and the same goes for recording and song composition. There are many difficult times for BEAST to be complete as a 5 members group. Many fans give love to BEAST as a 6 members group and I feel it is awkward for BEAST as a 5 members group. It is our homework to fill up the vacancy of Jang Hyunseung.

Son Dongwoon: I think we are working hard to make difference in Jang Hyunseung’s vacant seat, after the withdrawal look not visible. No matter what, the atmosphere is definitely different with one member missing. This is an album that almost didn’t make it out to the world and all the members put in extra efforts.

Yoon Doojoon: Although we have not been in contact recently, it will be good if both BEAST and Jang Hyunseung work happily and things go well for us all.

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It has been 8 years since debut. BEAST said, “devoted to present activities is our current goal”. Even so, we are curious about the future of undeterred BEAST. They gave short answers regarding renewal of contract.

Yong Junhyung: Regarding contract renewal and related) We have spoken to the company. To us currently, the important thing is to do our things well. I think after activities end well, there will probably be a lot of talks appearing.

Overlooking the public response towards BEAST standing as seniors idols, the worries of members are worth listening to as expected.

Yoon Doojoon: I thought of public response gradually become bad. It is also possible that topics relating to BEAST will decrease in numbers. If we do not present something new, public perspective may become different. When thinking about these, I want to work hard in the activities preparation. I can more or less feel public response from the reports and comments various community articles.

The worries BEAST have at this point in time are true and sincere. We can watch out if there is good response and results in relation to BEAST’s various worries henceforward.

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