Interviews/BNT 2020

Group Photo for BNT in 2020

 Yujeong   Soyeon   ZN   Haein   Solbin

Laboum, who presents a new and sparkling stage like a party at every moment, succeeded in transforming their image from a young girl to a mature woman through their full album 'Two of us' last year. Recently, they broke the hiatus and showed their appearance in acting and entertainment shows, and they are expecting a comeback with another party, which is attracting fans' expectations.

On the set, LABOUM showed a seasoned side by acting naturally as if they were too familiar with it. From a lovely concept like the sunlight of an autumn day to the chic mood of Girl Crush, they each showed off their ever-changing charms. Then, as they talked about their future, all the members expressed one belief with a strong voice.

When asked about their impressions of standing on stage after a long time, their last stage being ‘MuCon Online 2020’, **Haein** said "I’ve been on non-face-to-face stages such as online concerts and ‘Consolation Train’ before, but it was more enjoyable because it was an official stage after a short time."**ZN** said, “I used to watch videos of singers recently because I wanted to be on stage. It was fun practicing with the members after a long time, and I wanted to stand on stage right away,” expressing her longing for the stage.

On the occasion of the recent 6th anniversary, we asked them about a special moment they enjoyed about being together. To this, **Haein** replied, “I’m grateful that there are people I can relate to without saying the very special and trivial things because they are friends I met in society.” **Solbin** said, “The members are like family and like a real sister. Even if you fight, it will naturally heal over time, and you can tell the other person's feelings just by looking at their eyes."

**ZN** said,“When I'm on stage, I'm not nervous at all, I'm greedy to show more. Recently, when I was doing heart choreography on the stage of ‘Pyong Pyong(Shooting Love)’, I felt like a cute girl before, but now I feel like an unnie for some reason. I felt that I had matured a lot then." She laughed. **Soyeon** also said, “I feel mature in my relationship with the members, but until a few years ago, even a small word often turned into an argument. Now, as time passes, the person who made a mistake will reflect and apologize first. All of them have grown a lot in character,” she added.

LABOUM is an idol group who owns not only the representative song ‘Imagination Plus (Fresh Adventure)’ but also many famous songs. However, it is also a group that always leaves the fans with a lot of regret for its slower-than-expected performance. To this, **ZN** said, "It's a pity for us too, but it seems like we're still running. I have faith that everything will go well.” Confident, **Solbin** said, “I am gaining strength by seeing good comments about LABOUM. I had a lot of opportunities to appear in variety shows, but I felt that I had to work harder because I regretted not being able to do much.”

Laboum means party in French. When asked about the most satisfying party among their activities so far, **Yujeong** said, "In "Winter Fairy Tale," which has a strong princess-style, all the members complained at first, but wearing a pretty dress made me feel like I was at a palace party." Afterwards, **Solbin** announced, “‘Body temperature’, which changed our image, is a song that we continue to find and listen to.”

When asked which choreography took the longest to practice, **ZN** said, "I'm confident in a powerful and intense dance, but 'body temperature', which requires restraint, has delicate movements. I had a hard time,” and **Soyeon** said, “It took me a while to get used to the summer concept ‘Only U’ because it has a fast BPM.”

Except for **Solbin** and **Haein**, who returned to their nearest home after moving to the dormitory, the rest of the members are living together. When asked how they care for each other while living in the dormitory, **Yujeong** said, “Everything in dormitory life is considerate, and now I am so used to it. If the door is closed or opened and there is no sound, there are times when you do not know that you[the other members] are there." She said making everyone laugh.

The leader and eldest sister, **Yujeong'*, runs a YouTube channel called*** *Flow Yu Jeong*'. When asked about the reason for the start, she said, "As the Corona-19 prolonged, social media activity decreased, and fans were curious about the current situation. Also, due to the prolonged hiatus, I had to upload a small video to communicate with fans. It's still clumsy, but I'm glad that the fans like it," she said with a smile.

**Soyeon** showed off her excellent songwriting skills through the title song 'Firework' of last year's full album. When I asked her to introduce the self-composed song she was most attached to, she said, “‘Soulmate’ and ‘Don’t be happy without me’. ‘Soulmate’ is a song about two people that will remain friends for life because the timing is not right, and I told this song to the members before, but Solbin said it was sad. 'Don't Be Happy Without Me' is a somewhat selfish story that I miss him after the breakup, but I want him to be less happy than when he was with me."

Through web dramas such as '*My Ghost Brother*' and **Cafe Kilimanjaro*', I asked*** *ZN'*, who is growing as an actor, which character she would like to try. "I want to film a youth drama dealing with friendship and try the role of the police," To this, **Haein** and **Soyeon** said, "Because they are wacky and funnier than I thought, **ZN** has to do a sitcom." "24 hours a day is a sitcom," she replied.

'*Solbin **acted as Jung Eun-byul in SBS** Convenience Store Saetbyeol*', which ended in August of this year. When asked if there were any difficulties in acting as a childish character, unlike her usual cheerful personality, she said, “I realized that I had no worries about acting before. I didn't have a good sense of how to approach and think about the character, but the director gave me detailed directions, so it was an opportunity for me to grow."

Then, about working with Kim Yoo-jung, who came out as a real sister, she said, "In fact, she was two years younger than me, but she was like a real sister without such incompatibility. If there is a problem, I have to come forward and solve it first, so I had no choice but to work well. At the time of filming, it was so cold that I was sniffling, and I felt that she was very attentive as she brought me a small stove.”

Also, when I asked **Haein**, who made a special appearance as a member of Fancy Girls in the drama, how the members felt together, she said, “I could easily empathize and immerse myself in idol acting, but it was awkward and unfamiliar in the beginning because it was a character who felt jealous of Solbin. Also, I got a closer look at how Solbin was acting this time, and when things didn't go well, I was upset and cried a lot. I think I got closer with this opportunity.”

LABOUM boasts many modifiers, but when you ask people who have praise for their appearance, such as the announcer and the crew, **Solbin** said, "The eyelashes are long, so it goes up really well with an eyelash curler. I was born in the year of the ox, so it's big and clear like cow" **Haein** said, "I like the features and dimples, but I like the round face shape. I used to have baby fat, so I was in a complex, but now I'm satisfied.” She confessed shyly.

I asked Laboum, who was second to none in love with fans, the most important part in communication with fans. In response, **ZN** said, "Isn't it an honest attitude without pretense? I felt awkward at the beginning of my debut, but now I feel so comfortable," **Haein** said, "I treat you like a friend without hesitation. If I see fans who are happy to see me at an event, 'Why did you come all the way here?'I tend to take care of you.”

They are running towards their 7th anniversary. However, the goal that has not yet been achieved is only clear. In response, **ZN** said, “In addition to domestic concerts, I want to decorate the stage with a concept that I haven't shown. I hope to see more than 9,999 comments on music sites." **Yujeong** said, “I want to make a latte for myself,” she added with wit.

Then **Haein** said, "I will work harder to present large and heavy electronic products to the members." While expressing strong aspirations, **Solbin** said,"I want to give a big gift to my fans. I want to go on a trip with the members, enter the music charts, and participate in year-end events.

There have been hard and exhausting times as there have been many happy and happy moments over the past years. However, the fact that they have been able to stand up until now is thanks to Latte, who has stood by their side. **Soyeon** said, "It must be difficult to live your own life, but it's not easy to like someone for free and go to a show and give a gift, but I'm really grateful that such a person exists." **ZN** said, "I want to repay you by working hard without giving up as much as we want our stage. I will see you soon with new music.”