Constantly labelled as noona’s “National maknae”, Taemin is going to turn 20 soon. Now we cannot call them as teenagers, but instead, relate to them as “young adults” SHINee. It is fated for a fan to watch their idols grow. Being the first to unleash the inner sasaeng (S/N : obsessive crazy fans) within Korean noonas..(I am faced) with this urge. We have witnessed their absence in the past 1 year and 6 months and they have finally decided to do a comeback with their new album “Sherlock”. They are no longer the teenagers that shine like the spring sunbeams, but they have now evolved into man that can stir the seas. At the shooting set, they were filled with energy, beauty (charisma), just like same-aged young adults.
ONEW
The song that made SHINee mature
“Juliette”, “Noona you’re so Pretty”, “Love Like Oxygen”. In “Juliette”, SHINee has started to reveal their characteristics. Bit by bit, their appearance have also started to change as they move on to the 20-era. (Laughs) With this song, we have found a performance that is well-suited for our age. As SHINee, we will do our very best, and we hope everyone will not have bad thoughts and view us as what we are. (S/N : It is difficult to find an appropriate translation for this - somewhere along the lines to ask everyone not to believe in rumours and believe SHINee as what they are)
20-era for SHINee
Because he was currently putting on make up so he just blabbered. His eyebrows gradually darkened. (S/N : ..as he was applying make-up) As we have performed many stages and have gathered numerous experience as we hold concerts in the past 1 year and 6 months, the activities we will be carrying out will probably be more interesting this year.
Paris and London
In the past, I only appreciate their music. But the unimaginable is that they have started to like us - this is sort of a reversal situation. “So KPOP could actually receive so much love from such a faraway land; So we can actually present our performance at such places” and gradually became conceited (S/N : I have not changed the meaning or the connotation of the word). Actually I do not have a good personality (laughs) I am a person who enjoys serenity. I am those that will flare up when people beside me are noisy when I try to concentrate - but I will not be bothered (about the noise) on other occasions; just only sensitive when I am singing..
Dream stage
Ancient Rome Colosseum. How does it feel to sing at a place where sword fights are held?
JONGHYUN
“Sherlock“‘s Stage
(I am) Guessing that the initial reaction (from the audience) would be that it is “very powerful”. This is not solely contributed by the music, but also by the entire choreography which will fill the entire stage, hence I find it very meaningful.
Japan Debut
Not long ago, we have released our official first full album in Japan. It is really interesting to do a Japanese cover of all the songs we have sung across the span of 4 years. We hope everyone will give a listen to “Start”, “To Your Heart” etc that were only recorded in our Japanese full album. The music itself is really clear and bright, you will experience a refreshing feeling (from it).
SHINee’s News in 2011
We have a lot of overseas schedules. We went to Europe, Asia, America and even Russia. My deepest impression would be our performance in London at England’s Abbey Road Studio. I am really happy that we can perform at the sacred place of Pop music. In addition it is really interesting to promote our Japanese debut there. However it was a pity that I fell sick then.
Growing Pains
Whenever we have a new choreography, practicing for our live performance, there will be always this feeling/ thought that “Is this possible? Really?”. “Lucifer” was like this, “Juliette” was also like this. We have always “collided” (faced) with impossible tasks. We slowly grew from obstacles and conflicts. It is the same for this time - we will start out confidently (for this practice); the song also requires us to do that.
KEY
Impactful experimentation
In order to create a larger anticipation after this album, we have yet to use (props/techniques) that we are still reluctant to use (S/N : meaning that they still have many tricks up their sleeves to create more anticipation in the future). “Sherlock” indeed embodies the meaning/ feeling of an “impactful experimentation”.
Discussing about “Popular” things/ Popularity
What popular singers do, I label them as popular music. So I find the comment “Why is that Singer not popular” inappropriate. On the contrary, “rather popular” will allow everyone to be mistaken that everyone is similar. The music industry is recently aiming for the same thing, to see who does it better - like a competition. Everyone seeks to find the most popular composer, to work with the most popular stylists, to get their hair done at the most popular hair saloon. Compared to those who lack an individualistic colour to gain popularity, I feel that that we are succeeding by slowly reaching / achieving our unique qualities.
Taemin’s 20 years old
There is no longer a sense of familiarity. We always bear the feeling that we know one another just like how we met one another for the first time, however people around us kept saying that (Taemin is) 20 years old already. I met Taemin when he was in 6-grader while I was in Middle School 2nd Year - and it was not easy to watch one another growing up to an adult.
(S/N : Haha Key talks about Taemin like a mum talking about her heartache watching her child grow into a teenager )
SHINee’s 20-era
If only we could live like Peter Pan. (We want) to work hard with what we have now because we were learning when we were in the 10-era. It feels like we have done everything in the opposite order. We have started working in the society when we were in 10-era, now we have probably understood what to do and what not to do. After this, we are only left with “relaxation”!
Comeback
I wish to meet (same-age) friends like those in KARA and BEAST when we attend music shows, however there are only hoobaes (Juniors) left if we appear on TV now. How?/ What to do? I am not quite used to hoobaes greeting us. (laughs)
The current Me
..Is doing very well. I am living happily, working very hard too. It is not saying that I am going through a different experience from everyone, it is just that I am really touched that I am able to work hard to achieve what I want to do. I have never regretted my decision.
MINHO
Sherlock
Our title track “Sherlock” is a by-product of amalgamating 2 different songs - this is an avant-garde method. Of course, the two other songs will also be recorded int he album. This album is a special one that will encompass this kind of fun experimentation.
Practice Status
It is a dance that will make (me/us *ambiguous*) go weak/exhausted after dancing once or twice. Actually, we are filming our MV tomorrow, so I am very worried because we have to dance continuously for hours. In order to film charismatically, we have to do it even though (I am /we are *ambiguous*) tired.
Salamander Guru and the Shadow Operation Team
Oh Dalsu, Lee Byung-Joon etc Sunbae, my acting life is as long as my personal life, I have learnt many things by collaborating with them. They will also guide me. When I was filming with Oh Dalsu, if I felt that I have done badly for a particular scene, he will immediately notify the director to re-do the scene, I really thank them!
Four Years
In my impression, during my debut I was was afraid of the reactions I will get from my actions and words. Now I am gaining familiarity through shows and performances, so everything comes to me naturally recently, allowing me to showcase more of my original self.
TAEMIN
20 Years Old
I have now reached a stage whereby I want to take care of myself well. Hoobaes (Juniors) are slowly increasing in numbers now, so I have to be a good role model for them. It feels really refereshing whenever I meet hoobaes at broadcasting stations.
For 10s singers
When I was young, I also have the thought that “Will I ever be able be prepared personally to debut?” Do not remain at what you are right now, stand out and present yourself. I hope everyone can reflect on this earnestly.
Immortal Song 2
It is pressurising yet there is a sense of nervousness. Because originally, there are have already been so many great singers performng, however, since it was a good opportunity to present the “new” me in front of a great audience I happily agreed to participate even though it was really tough/tiring. If you want me to chose my best performance, it will be Kim Gun Mo’s soonbae’s “Wrongful Meeting” performance.
20s SHINee
Upon reaching 20-years old, I feel that the I am closer to my hyungs (other SHINee members). Even though it may only be a 3 years difference, there is still a generation gap between 10s and 20s. Since I am now in the 20s, we can exchange our thoughts more easily and freely.
20 years old fantasy
I wish to do what underage teenagers could not do. Even though there is already a plan to learn drinking from hyungs, however it has not been carried out yet.
Taemin’s view point
Key-hyung is very methodical - his following day will always be filled up with plans/schedules. Onew-hyung always sleeps in the morning. Minho-hyung exercises frequently, very active. Jonghyun-hyung immersed himself in the gym recently. As for myself? I am still lost (laughs)
Source : Ceci Magazine // Credits : Yoyoyuan, SHINee资讯台 // Chi-Eng Translation : soundtracklove@soompi
[Translations]
Jonghyun
The stage for “SHERLOCK”, should be’POWERFUL’. This kind of reaction , is the first time. It is not just the song, even the dance moves will fill up the whole stage, the feeling is interesting.
Japan Debut, it’s not long before that we had our first Japanese album being released in Japan. I felt like new when we changed what we sang 4 years ago into Japan version. Only released in the Japan “The First” album, ‘Start’, ‘To Your Heart’, etc, I hope everyone can listen to them. The tune itself is upbeat, you will feel refreshed.
In Year 2011, there are many SHINee’s news regarding outside schedules and activities. We visited Europe, Asia, America and even Russia. The performance at Abbey Road Studio in England, left me the deepest impression. I am really happy to be able to sing at a location with famous music culture, it also felt amazing as it highlighted the first stage promotion for our Japan Debut. Although I was sick, it was a pity.
The pain of growing, whenever there is a new dance for a new album, the practice for live stage, it always ask myself “Is this alright? Really?”. It was like this for ‘Lucifer’ and also ‘Juliette’. We grew up slowly with obstacles and conflicts on things that we think we could not complete. It is the same for this time, we started off with much confidence (in the practice), the song itself also requires us to do it (confidently).
Chinese Translations: Yoyoyuan
English Translations: _almightyblings
[Trans] Onew - Ceci Magazine Interview http://bit.ly/A7Labc
[Trans] Key - Ceci Magazine Interview http://bit.ly/FPshxD
[Translations]
KEY
An ambitious experience, after the release of this album, there are even more to look forward to, even more things I wish to do. “SHERLOCK” , an impactful song.
Regarding popularity, it is about popular idols/singers singing popular songs. We should not say “Why is this singer not popular?” But it is usually that we listen to “really popular” voices. Recently, in the music industry, there are voices everywhere saying who who who is good, it’s like arguing. All are popular composers, all are working with the best image stylists, all are from the best stylists’ room, compared to one who only have popularity but no personality, we just want to slowly present (SHINee) to everyone.
Taemin who is only 20years old, he has matured. Everytime we meet, it feels like it is still the first time, everyone is almost or have already reach their 20s! When we first met, Taemin was only elementary year 6 and I am in secondary two. It has became a common thing, watching each other grow up.
SHINee in the 20s, if only we are like Peter-pan. The desire to work hard happily. People in their 10s are studying, we went the opposite route. We went into the industry in our 10s, if we want to do it now, i guess not. We must continue to be happy in the future!
During COMEBACK, on all the music shows, I want to meet good friends like KARA & Beast. Now going to TV Station, it’s only the seniors. How? I am not used to greeting the seniors. (Laugh)
Now, I am very well. I live my life interestingly, I put in effort in everything I am doing; Not being too different from the others, I am grateful for the things I can work hard for, tomorrow. I have not once regret my decisions.
Chinese Translations: OnKeycn
English Translations: _almightyblings
[Trans] Onew - Ceci Magazine Interview http://bit.ly/A7Labc
Since debuting in June in Japan with Replay - You’re my everything- , they’ve had consecutive hits with Juliette and Lucifer, it’s the 5-person boys group, SHINee. Hear what they have to say about their first Japanese album, “The First”.
Debut year Compilation
You released “The First”, your first album in Japan, but, what did sort of album did you want to make?
【Jonghyun】 With the thoughts of everyone that gives us love as food, we wanted to make a album that gives the feeling that we’ve advanced even one more small step forward.
【Taemin】 We wanted to house all of the released singles and we wanted it to become a compilation of our debut year.
【Key】 I’m glad that we could have our first album so soon, while making the album, it really felt like we were debuting again in Japan.
The new songs, singing about the feeling of growing into an adult in “Better”,
coolly singing about an adult-ish love with the R&B tune Seesaw, etc are Japanese original songs along with Amigo and The SHINee World, etc standard songs from lives were recorded in Japanese, but, please tell us about each of your favourite songs and songs that made a deep impression with you.
【Onew 】 「The SHINee World」is a song that shows our enthusiasm towards our music. I’m glad that singing it again in Japanese we can introduce our feelings to everyone in Japan.
【Taemin】 For me it’s 「To Your Heart」. The outlook of the world from the lyrics is lovely, we sang the feelings/thoughts that I want to deliver to the fans.
【Key】 「Seesaw」 has a fresh melody that hasn’t been sung up until now, we had trouble catching on to the rhythm so that impression has stuck with me.
【Jonghyun】 For me, 「BETTER」. I like the painful, powerful melody.
【Minho】 Isn’t 「Amigo」 bursting open with appeal. It’s cheerful and easy to get into, it’s fun singing it.
An album that includes the past and the future.
Surely 『THE FIRST』 feels like it includes everything from SHINee so far as well as what’s to come. What were your thoughts on the completed album.
【Key】 We fussed over many small details as we made it. Hearing our varied songs I was glad.
【Onew】 I thought it was really good work, I’d be happy if lots of people listened to it. And after, thinking of what sides (of us) we’ll show to everyone at the lives, I feel incredibly excited.
【Minho】 I think we were able to wrap up a good album, so I was very happy.
After too, I want to show everyone other different sides to us. Those listening to this album, I hope that from here they give us a lot of support.
Now lastly, moving away from talking about the album, please tell us what you’ve been into recently.
【Key】 I’m collecting figurines. I like Disney characters, anime characters, etc.
When we were in New York, I easily bought tons. (laugh)
【Onew】 The other day, when we were shooting in Spain, I tried skateboarding, I really enjoyed it.
【Taemin】 Watching the Anime 『BLEACH』 (Channel TV Tokyo) is fun. My favourite characters are Kuchiki Rukia, then GrimmJow Jaguar Jack.
【Jongyun】 I like watching the Korean Comic TV show, “Comedy Big League”, and then, I like the anime “Evangelion but, right now I’m into the movie version.
【Minho】 I into preparing for Winter Fashion. I’m preparing winter clothing, I want to wear them soon. [1]
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credit: crissan
via: shineetown
111207 Interview with SHINee - 日韓音樂瘋 PART 1
111207 Interview with SHINee - 日韓音樂瘋 PART 2
111207 Interview with SHINee - 日韓音樂瘋 PART 3 & 4
Credit: shu35151027 @ YT
My Chinese and Korean both aren’t great but i try =S I know it’s kinda annoying to have to read the dialogue but unfortunately i don’t own the video… Please bear with my mistakes! Link Cr: shu35151027 ———————————————————————————————————————— Shinee (Chinese): Hi everyone, we are Shinee! JK (Chinese): Hey, have you guys seen SHINee? Please welcome them. Today we are interviewing SHINee. Though SHINee is only in Taiwan for a short time, they accepted our interview so look out for today’s show They had a performance yesterday and are being interviewed early this morning. Now let’s have SHINee introduce themselves Minho (Chinese): Hi everyone, my name is Minho Jonghyun (Chinese): Hi everyone, I am Jonghyun Taemin (Chinese): Hi everyone, my name is Taemin Onew (Chinese): Hi everyone, I am Onew Key (Chinese): Hi everyone, I am Key JK (Chinese): Actually they can speak Chinese, but just a little. I realized yesterday at the concert that you guys can make long sentences. Why don’t you demonstrate? Jonghyun (Korean): Our Chinese at the concert yesterday…. Chinese! (Points to Taemin) Taemin (Korean): We learnt a lot of common phrases like “Don’t understand”, “Its alright”, “sorry”, things like this JK (Chinese): Actually you’ve all be busy, so do you still have a chance to continue learning Chinese? Minho (Korean): When we come to Chinese speaking countries we learn a little Onew (Korean): We start to remember some of the things we learnt in the past. It’s really interesting JK (Chinese): Onew had said he hoped this visit to Taiwan would be the most memorable. Yesterday Onew and Minho had celebrated their birthday, so did this trip become most memorable? Onew (Korean): Yea, yesterday had been a really unforgettable day, thank you everyone ☺ JK (Chinese): Recently, SHINee had followed SMTown to many countries, has there been something memorable? Key (Korean): What can’t be missed are the collaborations in SMTown. We performed with our seniors and juniors. I did a collaboration with Krystal, BoA and Super Junior. Though we worked together many times, each time there is a different feel. It’s really different performing with males and females. It’s interesting Jonghyun (Korean): Out of all of us, Key had the most experience with collaborations so he knows the best Key (Korean): It’s not an easy thing JK (Chinese): They went to many places like Europe, Shanghai, Tokyo, LA, Paris, Taipei. Because of the frequent flights, your skin may be bad but recently you have endorsed a brand. Your skin also looks well kept. Are there any tips to share with us? Onew (Korean): How do you up keep your skin Key? Jonghyun (Korean): Drinking water is very important Key (Korean): Yes, me too. Drinking water and sleeping. Though drinking water is easy, sleeping well is not easy. Also keep your face clean JK (Chinese): So drinking water and keeping your face clean is not a problem. The thing that they can’t do anything about is sleep! There isn’t really a chance for them to have a good sleep ☹ Though you have been to many places to perform, is there somewhere where you haven’t had a chance to go to? Key (Korean): Jonghyun has a place he wants to go to Jonghyun (Korean): Yes, the Middle East and South America. Because we’ve been to Europe and US. I want to go around the world. We can go with the mileage we collected (?) Minho (Korean): It would be nice to go to new places and we also like to perform at places we’ve been before JK (Chinese): After the break let’s get a better understanding of SHINee. We can see their drawing and how they interact with each other etc. Credit: shineetown
Key: I thought that he exerted his talent to a much greater extent than his limitation so when BoA sunbaenim cried I became slightly teary as well, and I think that’s how it is, I think he’s a very remarkable person.
Jonghyun: I think it’d be even better if he found a way to express his personal color more definitively.
Key: He was too nervous, right? He was too nervous.
Jonghyun: But honestly, it’s not possible to not be nervous on that stage, because those three people in front of you, their force is no normal force.
Interview vdeo: PP2pinkyTOP85 @ Youtube
English translation: live laugh love @ Soompi
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JongKey - Interview @ SBS KPOP Star 111204 http://tmblr.co/ZGt9AyCoBBNO
Onew says:
Sometimes when there are many fans who are cheering, it happens to be crowded when fans are coming in all at once. But I am always appreciated with it.
Thank you for cheering us up, but I am worried that they might get hurt.
Jonghyun says:
I think the airport is the first place where we can meet the fans of the country we visit, that’s why the fans are more enthusiastically cheering us up. It is pleasant because we are also pleased to meet them.
Minho says:
As soon as we arrived at Heathrow airport, we were very pleased and surprised to see that many fans were enthusiastically welcoming us. I am very appreciated with that many fans welcome us from the airport whenever we go abroad for the concert. Since the fans welcome us from the moment we arrive in the new place, it raises us up.
Key says:
I am very happy that fans enthusiastically greet us. I think it is because the airport is where we can face with the fans of the country for the first time.
Taemin says:
It was memorable to see the fans are enthusiastically cheering with holding Korean placards.
This is Onew.
I like fun things and I always like to sing merrily.
This is Jonghyun.
To tell you about the members, Minho is very competitive and Onew is such a sleepyhead.
This is Minho. It’s great to meet the UK fans. I hope to see you very often.
I like sports, including football. I tend to be very competitive as Jonghyun said.
This is Key.
I am a kind of person who has various colours.
This is Taemin.
It is great to meet the UK fans.
Korea boasts the fastest internet speed!
And here’s a Korean phrase for you; the little pepper is always the spiciest!
Korean people are kind!!!
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Please visit Korea!
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Although Korea is small country…
it is very strong!
There are many things to play with in Korea!
And here’s a korean phrase; a Spider that casts a web eventually traps a fly.
As the internet develops…
…there are more opportunities for people to experience K-pop artists.
Yes, like Onew said, the internet is why Korean music is becoming more popular.
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Definitely the development of the internet.
Also performing live in other countries has also helped boost K-pop.
All these things!
They’ve created great opportunities for people to experience other cultures and music.
All the seniors from our management company SM Entertainment. They opened the doors of opportunity for us. Because of them we are able to appear on the global stage, beyond Asia. And we were also able to meet fans in London.
I was influenced by many seniors.
Personally, WHEESUNG and Naul.
Yes, it’s gotta be our seniors from SM Entertainment, our management company.
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I think the current trend is important, but it is more important to have an eye and the sense to look ahead.
Finding something that brings out the strength of your body is important.
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I believe that it is important to find own charms and strength that can be attracted.
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It is essential to find style that matches to you.
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I think it is better to wear something that can show one’s charms rather than just following trends.
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Find your own personality!
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I feel like dreams come true that nobody expected us to have. I was very thankful and happy.
We will reward you with better performance.
Thank you!
I was very thrilled and happy. I will keep trying my best to become a singer who let other people know about SHINee and Korea.
It was great honor, and I feel like it wasn’t true.
Thank you!
There is no specific place, but I’d like to perform at the various stages around the world. Regardless of the size and the region, wherever we can sing our songs, I will be happy to sing.
Name of the stage and the size are not matter.
Anywhere in the world is fine.
I also think that there is no specific place, but like to perform in various regions. Anywhere in the world, if there are fans who like SHINee, I’d like to perform on the stage.
If it is where we can go, we’d like to go anywhere.
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I could not speak Japanese at all before I joined SHINee.
However, I used to listen to J-pop when I was young.
I couldn’t speak Japanese…
But there’s a lot I could learn from animation and cultural experiences.
I started learning Japanese as we prepared for entering Japan. I learned many things while I was talking with Japanese staffs in Japan.
I like to watch Japanese dramas and listen to Japanese music and it was very helpful for me to learn Japanese.
I started learning Japanese by watching Japanese movies or animations as we prepared for our activity in Japan.
There’s nothing special – I just like someone who likes me.
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I think it is bit changing.
But I like someone feminine who sometimes pretends to be naive and has little jealously.
I don’t have a specific type…
…but I like someone feminine.
Kaya Scodelario.
[Does that mean Key’s a Skins fan?! - Tom]
Emma Watson.
[think it’s official, SHINee like British girls ;) - Tom]
SHINee’s new album will be released in 2012.
We will show our new side and new music.
Let’s try to be easy.
[speak for yourself, mister… - Tom]
We will try harder in 2012.
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Let’s enjoy!
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To respect myself and be responsible.
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Please look forward to our new music and performance!
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As a team, we would like to have a wide sphere of activity with the whole world as our stage and I personally wish that participation in terms of music is higher.
I believe that we are able to show you to perform with the new music and on the stage as well as in various fields. Please give us your anticipation.
I would like to present our music and performance to many people.
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If we are given a chance…
…we will be able to hold a concert.
If there’s a chance, I think it would be a joyful concert where we can enjoy the show with fans.
If we are given a good chance, the time will come when we will hold our concert in London. Please give your love to us till then.
I believe that we will be able to perform in London some day.
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Thank you for surprising us with many things and making us feel happy.
We would like to come more often in the future.
Please give your interest in SHINee and enjoy our music.
Thank you!
Thank you for always supporting us.
We will do our best to meet you as often as possible.
I really appreciate all of your support.
Please continuously love SHINee.
Thank you for welcoming and loving us.
SHINee will try our best!
