241030 Elle Interview 'Brave Girls Who Will Change This World, NewJeans'
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https://www.elle.co.kr/article/1872454
MINJI
The hot period of activity from the double single <How Sweet> to <Supernatural> has come to an end.
It's our first comeback in almost a year, and <Supernatural> is our official Japanese debut album, so we had high expectations. We were happy to be able to show you a genre of music and dance that fits us well.
Minji, who is talented in both large-scale choreography and exercise, wants to learn the following exercise:
Even in elementary school, I had big hands, so I got a lot of offers from my physical education teacher to scout me as a basketball player (laughs). I want to learn basketball as a hobby.
Looking at your own content such as <Jeans' ZINE> and <About Jeans>, you seem to have a friendly and sociable personality.
I learned from my father's easygoing and positive personality. However, there are some things that have changed while living with the members. Originally, when I faced a situation, I had to make a thorough plan to feel better. However, when I was with the members, I thought, 'Let's just go for it.' My thoughts have become stronger.
He often appears as a leader because of his strong appearance. The way he embraces the members
Isn't it because the members are so baby-like and cute? (laughs)! I don't think I really embrace them. Rather, I rely on them. That's why I'm always surprised when people say I'm like a leader.
At the last Tokyo Dome fan meeting 'Bunny's Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome', she garnered attention with her solo song 'Dancer'.
More than anything, the preparation process was fun. I was able to participate in everything from selecting the song to performing on stage, because they asked me what song I wanted to sing. When I get into a certain song, I tend to listen to it over and over again, and even now, over a year after I first heard about 'Dancer', I've been listening to it over and over again. I'm listening. The bass sound in the introduction is particularly impressive.
What was the most memorable moment at the fan meeting performance?
I didn't really feel it during the preparation process, but on the day of the performance, when I peeked my head out backstage and saw the Bernies, my heart felt like it was going to burst. I felt so excited and floating throughout the entire running time.
The musical ability I would like to develop further is
I want to try writing lyrics. I also want to learn how to play sports or musical instruments, especially bass or drums! I haven't started yet because I don't have enough time (laughs).
Among New Jeans' songs, the lyrics that give strength are
All of our music is good (laughs), but among them, the line 'I don't care right now' from 'Right Now' is a phrase that helps me focus on the present moment.
If there is a song by New Jeans that you want to sing in karaoke
'Hurt'. I think it's a song that's good to sing quietly alone.
This July, we celebrated our 2nd debut anniversary. When did you feel that you and the members became closer?
I feel it every time we are together! Before debuting, I couldn't imagine spending a long time in a deep relationship with someone other than my family. Now, living with the members has become a natural thing, and we rely on and trust each other like family. We express I'm good at it. It's always precious and I'm grateful.
As Minji, I don't want to lose the look
I'm a very lazy person. When I said in an interview, "I like planning and cleaning," everyone was puzzled (laughs)! In order to maintain that image, I want to work hard and not lose my sincerity.
HANNI
You like film cameras. What is your favorite shot from the ones you recently developed?
This is a picture of Bernie's taken on stage at the fan meeting 'Bernie's Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome' last June. I didn't know it would turn out so well (laughs). I looked at the picture for 5 minutes because each fan's expression was captured so clearly. . I felt strange and touched when I saw the happy expressions that I had never seen on stage. That photo is so precious to me, and I think I will think of it a lot when I stand on stage in the future.
What stage was particularly memorable at the fan meeting?
Producer 250 (Io-gong)'s opening stage! I got goosebumps when I first heard the introduction. The opening DJ setlist was arranged in reverse order from the Bernie's Camp performance, and I was surprised that he thought of this kind of composition. The team It's not common for a composer to stand on stage as the opening DJ for a fan meeting. I think it was meaningful to be able to show our 'true fans' the songs of New Jeans, which would not have existed without 250 and FRNK, in a different way.
Recently, they also presented a dynamic stage with a new remix version at the '2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer'.
We danced to popping and locking genres, which were genres we had never tried before. The performance team likes to give New Jeans challenging or new dances as missions (laughs). Then we get excited too.
The most exciting thing for Hani, who is always positive and full of energy, is
I want to pick the '2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' stage that I just mentioned. And another one is that there was a day recently when all five members left work early. We each prepared well and gathered in the living room and laughed, and somehow we ended up laughing until 12:30 at night. We chatted. I'm often tired after work because I'm so focused on my work, but that day was just fun (laughs).
If you sing New Jeans' songs alone in a karaoke room
I would choose 'OMG'! The melody and lyrics are especially pretty. And I would choose 'Supernatural'. It's a song that mixes three languages, so it's thrilling to sing.
There are various 'honey memes' such as 'out of the blue' as 'out of the blue' and 'ready to go' as 'ready to go'. It feels good to see people following me.
It's so amazing! Recently, on the way to the waiting room for the halftime performance of the Tottenham Hotspur vs. FC Bayern Munich soccer match, the atmosphere was heavy because so many important people were there, but suddenly someone said, "Ready to go!" I was so happy. It was cute.
Among the songs of New Jeans, the one that gives you strength is
'Ditto'. This song is soothing, and above all, the lyrics are beautiful. It warms the heart while bringing back fuzzy and nostalgic memories.
The moment when you feel yourself growing closer to the members
Right now, we're so close that no one can touch us. Of course, we'll spend more time together and become even closer, but when I look back, I think the first thing that comes to mind is us at this moment.
What is music to Honey?
Connecting people. Music is one of the ways to express emotions. I believe that if we connect with each other, we can save the world.
DANIELLE
When I see Daniel, I become happy. The strength to smile every day
It's hard to pick just one thing! There are always little things around me that make me smile. Especially the members. This morning, as soon as I woke up, I put on a song and spent time dancing and singing along.
What we achieved through the <How Sweet> album activities
My stamina has improved! It was full of energetic and detailed choreography to the point where I couldn't breathe well. I practiced a lot of expressions and movement, and I think my teamwork has improved thanks to that. I was really sad that I couldn't be with Hye-in at the beginning, but finally The moment the five of us gathered, I felt full of energy and proud.
What was in your mind when you released your self-composed song 'Butterflies' at the Tokyo Dome fan meeting?
I get quite nervous when I meet Bernie's. They are the ones who cherish us. So, like the lyrics of 'Attention', 'You give me butterflies', I made this song with the message that they are the ones who make me nervous and excited, and that I always want to be with them. I prepared hard because I thought it was important to convey what I wanted to say on such a big stage in front of so many Bernies.
Recently, a photo of them kissing in a fan letter also became a hot topic.
I love receiving fan letters. It's not something that's expected of someone. It's something I do unconsciously out of gratitude!
Daniel sings as if he were the main character in a real story. The secret to getting immersed in the song is
When practicing a cover song, I look up the artist's live performance and study how they express themselves and how they interact with the audience. I think the OST 'Part of your world' from <The Little Mermaid> is also located in my own world. , I tried my best to immerse myself in it by capturing the scenes I saw as a child and the innocence I felt back then. I will practice other songs hard and sing them often!
Fans call him 'Funny Spoon' for his honest and quirky side shown through his YouTube content <Jeans' ZINE>
I don't have a sense of entertainment. Hye-in is really funny. Min-ji is also witty, Hae-rin is quirky, and Hani has a really fun personality. Sometimes, when I see my 'memes' by chance, I think, 'I was really weird back then. Why was I like that? I just think, 'Should I do it?' (laughs).
Is there a song from New Jeans that particularly gives you strength?
I feel happy when I listen to 'Bubble Gum'. I especially find comfort in looking back at how happy and comfortable we look in the music video. I feel so happy when I see myself running around in my favorite ocean, in the bright sunlight, with the members in our cute school uniforms. It was fun because it reminded me of those times.
The moment when I feel like I am becoming closer to the members
I think we become closer through the time we spend chatting and joking together at the dorm. New Jeans have something called 'early morning tension'! When we chat until late at night, there are moments when we become serious, and the sincerity we share with each other at those times is fun and precious.
My happiest memory on stage is
My first festival stage was 'Lollapalooza Chicago'! I was so nervous, but after finishing the stage, I burst into tears. It was like a dream. I couldn't sleep at all that night.
HAERIN
Many people are looking for the video of the 'Attention' stage from <Music Bank> from two years ago, which is being talked about as the best thumbnail of all time. What is the legendary stage that Hae-rin thinks of?
I also want to pick that video (laughs). At the time, I didn't know what kind of atmosphere it was in, but when I checked later, the cool and clear feeling was well preserved. I don't think I can always get the same feeling from that stage, but it was impressive and legendary. I want to renew the stage again with 'Attention'.
The most touching stage at 'Bunny's Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome'
It's really hard to choose, but the one that comes to mind right now is the 'Ditto' stage. It was the latter half of the performance, and as the performance gradually came to an end and the atmosphere became more intense, it became a stage that was even more nostalgic and touched my heart. The intro DJ performance was also impressive. Fan meeting It helped me to calm my mind and prepare myself before starting.
You also showed off your heel dance on stage at the fan meeting. How did you practice it?
Since it's not an energetic or elastic dance, I thought I had to express the energy generated from the restrained mood well. I remember the members cheering every time I practiced the walking part at the beginning of the solo stage (laughs).
Do you always want to challenge yourself with new stages or concepts?
I want to try out different fields. When it comes to dance, I want to study the hip-hop genre in depth. New Jeans has shown a lot of hip-hop-based dances, and I personally like that genre, so I'm drawn to it.
The moment when I felt that I became closer to the members
When we shout “Fighting!” before going on stage, the moment we look into each other’s eyes and shout the slogan, I really feel that not only I, but everyone is relying on each other.
The moment when cat-like Harin shows off her quick reflexes
I think I get more excited when I see something I'm interested in or find interesting (laughs). When that happens, my words come out smoothly and my speaking speed gets really fast. When I see a book or album on a topic I'm interested in, I buy it without hesitation!
The thing I cherish most these days is
I write down my thoughts, feelings, and moods of the moment in a notebook. I organize my thoughts as I write. When I read it again after some time has passed, I feel a new sense of emotion. I think, 'That's how it was back then.' I think those notebooks are the most precious to me.
Does Harin believe that music can save the world?
I don't think music alone can save the world, but I definitely believe that it can have a broad and deep impact on people. Music is something that is invisible, but it can move people's hearts and even inspire them. It's really amazing. What we do I think that as a person, we should always keep that in mind.
Among the songs of New Jeans, which song gives strength to Hae-rin?
Actually, all the songs are my taste. The one that comes to mind right now is 'Super Shy'. The atmosphere of this song matches my taste well and I think it heals my heart!
The power that allows Hae-rin to quietly do her own work
I believe that every experience will be a source of growth. Being tired and having a hard time is not really a problem. I quietly move forward with the thought that every moment I experience will accumulate and I will become a greater person.
HYEIN
In today’s pictorial, we reinterpreted 1990s minimalism. How does the 1990s approach Hyein, who was born in 2008?
I don't know much about the 1990s because I didn't live there, but I'm inspired by a lot of things these days, like fashion and music from the 1990s. It's a time full of nostalgia and respect. It was interesting to be able to reinterpret that feeling with Calvin Klein.
This is a pictorial with the entire New Jeans after a long time. What makes it even more special is
I feel more comfortable. When I'm with my sisters, everything I do feels comfortable and natural, but when I'm alone, I'm quite shy, so everything I do feels awkward (laughs).
You joined the band when the <Supernatural> album promotions were almost over due to an injury. What was it like to see New Jeans from a distance?
While I was resting, I looked for videos of my sisters every day. I was on the verge of becoming a fan (laughs). The word 'happiness' suited New Jeans that I saw from afar. It was something I didn't realize when I was working, but I liked the music after watching the stage. It was a precious time where I truly felt happy while listening. Especially Hani unnie! She is harmless and cute, and when I see her smile, I find myself smiling too.
How to get energized before going on stage
When members do 'Sandwich Fighting' together, it definitely creates a sense of stability. Because it conveys the feeling of being together.
The most touching stage at the Tokyo Dome fan meeting
I sang 'Plastic Love' on the solo stage on the first day. If I were to perform in Japan, I definitely wanted to do it in the city pop genre. I was worried that I would ruin a great song during the preparation process, but I prepared the costumes and concept design myself with the determination to do my best. I did it, and the results were satisfying!
Hyein's voice is really special. When did you start loving your own voice?
I still think that my voice is in the process of being created. At first, I couldn't hear my own voice after finishing the recording (laughs). There are still many times like that. So I think I have to keep thinking about it. While looking forward to my voice being more polished.
Hyein, who can perfectly pull off any outfit, is into this style these days
I used to prefer rimless glasses, but these days I match them with framed glasses and hats. I like a look that feels detailed without being too elaborate. It may look like I just threw it on, but I think the feeling of putting effort into it is charming.
The image of herself that Hyein loves
It may be impossible to be honest all the time in social life, but I try to be as honest as possible.
The moment when I felt that I became closer to the members
I feel this a lot in my daily life. When we do something, we naturally understand each other without having to guess the reason. Should I say we know each other well?
Does Hyein believe that music can save the world?
I believe so. I also often feel strong resonance when I listen to music. The same music can be felt differently by different people depending on their situation or emotions. For example, 'Ditto' is a very emotional song, but when I listen to it when I'm having a hard time, it feels like comfort and makes me happy. It sounds exciting when you listen to it. Music is a powerful force that can move people's hearts.
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