T1419 (Hanryupia Magazine 2021)

## Interview

T1419, which debuted in January this year and is a hot topic with four Japanese members enrolled, first appeared in this magazine. We listened to a lot of stories from the attention points of the latest single released in August to the retrospective episode of the trainee days.

**Demonstrate a bohemian charm with the performance of the new song!**

Gunwoo: We, T1419, are a group of 5 Koreans and 4 Japanese. Out strength is that we can show global content as well as performance.

Sian: Besides, each of the 9 characters has different characters, so I don't think you'll get tired of watching all the time! On August 23rd, the long-awaited 3rd single "BEFORE SUNRISE Part. 3" was released in Korea. The title of the lead song is "FLEX", which is also a popular word in Korea.

Zero: The word "FLEX" is a buzzward that means to show off or brag when you buy something expensive. Our "FLEX" contains the message that we should find value in ourselves and compete without relying on expensive things.

Noa: The movements of the songs so far have been perfectly aligned. We have shown the group dance and powerful dance., but at "FLEX", we enjoy the stage as much as we can and show off our free-spirited charm.

Kio: Yes, this time it's not just a cool performance, it's a little playful. So I practiced with particular attention to facial expressions.

Kairi: There are many choreography that is rhythmic, so I also put a lot of effort into learning it. The Japanese version "FLEX - Japanese Ver" will also be distributed at the same time.

Kevin: I hope you will pay attention to the Japanese of the Korean members who have grown from the 1st and 2nd.

ON: Good luck! Then when the lyrics are translated, there are parts that have the same meaning but different expressions. I think it's interesting to feel the difference in culture from there.

Leo: That's right. There is also a unique Japanese rhythm, so please compare it with the Korean version. Speaking of T1419, we put our focus on both Japan and South Korea. Japan-Korea hybrid group. One of the features is that. A Japanese member went to Korea in the summer of 2019 for his debut, but at that time he worked hard with the Korean members without knowing Korean.

Leo: At first, the members couldn't communicate with each other... I used simple English and a translator to take the communication to Kurita Mitsuguchi. But over time, I've come to understand it, and now I'm completely in communication!

(Everyone nods)

ON: Japanese members are studying Korean hard. Yesterday, Kio heard the meaning of the Korean word "ㅊ월하다 (Overtaking)", so I taught him. We are also studying Japanese hard.

Gunwoo: When Japanese members ask, "What do you say this?", we can know what kind of expressions we use in Japanese, so it feels like wea re both teachers. Recently, I was taught the Japanese word "Horu". I've learned it once in a Japanese class, but I forgot. So when I asked the Japanese members, they made fun of me, "Where did you learn~?" (Laughs). If I understand this word, I could say, "I fell in love with the fans," so I wanted to remember it. When asked what was particularly helpful in various trainings during my time as a trainee, the first answer was "foreign language."

Zero: My sensei taught me how to pronounce in a Korean class, and now I can sing in Korean with confidence.

Gunwoo: I learned Japanese and English, and now I'm also studying Chinese. If you understand various languages, you will be able to communicate with overseas fans, and if you improve your foreign language level and speak more, I think you will have more opportunities to show us to everyone around the world.

Leo: Except for foreign language lessons, I had one a month. Evaluation, time is helping. It's a place where the office announces the results of the practice before we see it. but thanks to the evaluation, I gradually got used to performing in public. Now, that experience is useful. I was very nervous at the beginning.

Kairi: I was really nervous!

ON: I'm exercising. When I was a trainee, I learned how to train myself, so I still go to the gym between schedules and work hard.

Sian: I'm steadily exercising!

Noa: .... (Imitating push-ups silently) (Everyone was surprised and laughed)

**How did you get over when you wanted to give up while living a difficult as a trainee?**

Kio: My hobby is walking, so I used to walk in the nearby park when I had a hard time. Once I feel refreshed, I can move onto the next practice.

Zero: That's how we've been living together for over 2 years now, so when I look at the facial expression of the members, I can tell, "Oh, maybe I'm in trouble." Therefore, the person who noticed the member who seems to have trouble consults. I feel scarlet between members because I understand each other without saying anything. Members who gradually deepened their ties as the same team. The recent popularity of the group also conveys the friendliness of these 9 people.

Kairi: "I'm sorry" is called "Mian" in Korean, but there is a way that we use to apologize while blocking. While saying "Mian", I put one hand in front of my face at the same time slide one foot sideways (laughs).

(Everyone laughs)

Leo: Kairi started doing it, but it was fun and everyone was talking about it (laughs).

9 people traveling to Japan with a convenience store and hot springs dreams at USJ.

Now, more than half a year after their debut, the youngest Kio has changed the most since their debut.

ON: At the time of our debut, I had a cute image with round hair, but he became taller and more mature. He is also showing to be stronger, and I think the youngest child changed the most. Of course he's still cute.

Kio: Eh (light)

Noa: Like Kio, everyone got thinner and cooler. When we made our debut, my cheeks were plump (laughs). Especially Zero has shoter hair, it looks great and it's drifting and cool.

Zero: Thank you (smiling).

Sian: Besides the appearance, the only thing that has changed is we can now cope with any happenings on stage. I used to be in a hurry, but now I can survive naturally. Thanks to a lot of experience on stage since our debut.

Gunwoo: After all, experience is important is it? I was able to know my true ability to dance through stages of music programs, and events and being seen by people all over the world made me even more motivated to "I want to improve my dance!" After a certain stage, Kairi said, "Gunwoo, the dance was really cool." I was praised and confident.

Kevin: That's how I'm working hard to show the stage even better! I can't wait to come to Japan and show the stage someday.

**What would you like to do if you can go to Japan.**

ON: There are so many ~.

Gunwoo: Oh! Universal Studios.

ON: I want to go to Japan and ride the attractions together!

Kairi: You recently opened an attraction for Mario (Super Nintendo World). If you tell me that, I want to go.

Gunwoo: I've been to Universal Studios in the US when I was in elementary school, but I never been to a big theme park ever since. I would like to have Japanese members guide me, play with all the members, eat delicious food, and make happy memories.

Zero: If its food, I'm from Osaka, so I'd like to take you ton a specialty restaurant in Osaka, such as Takoyaki or Okonomiyaki. Everyone loves to eat, and I was able to say before that I wanted to make Takoyaki because it's the best in world. Let's make it together in Japan.

Sian: I Like.

Kio: I would like to introduce you to all the delicious ramen shops in Tokyo, I'm from Saitama, but I went to Tokyo to learn dancing so I know a good restaurant.

Leo: I want to show you around Kyoto. There are so many places where you can think that this is Japan! And where the scenery is beautiful. I wonder if Arashiyama is good.

Kevin: Wow, I'm looking forward to it. As I always say, I want to go to a convenience store in Japan! I heard the food is really delicious, so I want to eat a lot.

ON: Hot springs, I like it. I've always admired it since I was little, but it's about taking a hot springs on a snow day. I heard there are many hot sprinhs in Japan and there are hot springs you can enjoy in the snow. I want all the members to put a towel on their heads and soak in the hot springs while drinking cold banana milk.

Zero: I hope time can go faster. I want to make memories together, and first of all I want to meet Japanese fans as soon as possible. Our goal is to go to Japan and give a concert when the current difficult situation (of Corona) has settled down.

**In South Korea, "FLEX" also means "buy expensive things" and "praise". What if you want to FLEX members?**

ON: It's okay to give it to each member, but I want a computer in the dormitory! (I want to enjoy the internet and games because I have more time at home)

Sian: I want a dishwasher!! It's hard to wash the dishes. I change the person in charge of housework every activity period...

Kevin: I'm washing now, so I agree with the dishwasher.!

Noa: There are many things I want to "FLEX", but I want to ask the members for delicious meat and delivery and eat them together.

ON: As expected leader!

Kevin: Well, I also want to give the members a meaningful gift.

Noa: Kevin wants the computer that On wanted. If you buy it, it's a solution (laughs). (Everyone laughs).

Gunwoo: I'm a kimchi solution. (Everyone laughs).

Gunwoo: There is an event called Kimjan where you soak kimchi with your family. I want to form with the members and pickle Kimchi.

Noa: "I wonder if we should by it and eat it (laughs)"?

Gunwoo: Eh~

Kio: I want to give sneakers to Gunwoo who's such a gentle brother. He has been wearing one sneaker all the time, and it's tattered.

Gunwoo: (Laughs).

Kairi: I want to "FLEX" a lot of persimmon seeds that Noa likes (laughs). I have my family send me Japanese sweets, but if I can go to Japan, I want to buy a lot.

Noa: Kairi~

Zero: I will "FLEX" clothes to Kairi. I have a lot of clothes, but he's just wearing Snoopy! (laughs)

Kairi: Ehehe, I'm happy (laughs).

Leo: When I can go to Japan, I will "FLEX" the members with yakiniku, sushi, and other delicious Japanese foods (kiri) (all appauld "Oh!")

**"FLEX" also means "to brag". What are the members proud of?**

Gunwoo: I'm the shortest of the members, but I'm not told that I'm short because my legs are long!

ON: I have a small head.

Zero: I'm proud of you (laughs). Kevin, On-kun, and I also have small heads. I'm the tallest member, but the ratio is often said to be good.

Kevin: I'm confident in my singing voice and small head!

ON: Kevin is especially small. (Making a fist) This much (laughs).

Sian: I'm proud of my distinctive singing voice. Only me when singing. "Because I can put out the color of."

On: I'm proud of my rap, but my face is the best (laughs). Fans and members praised me for being "cool" and I was confident. I'm in charge of visual with Zero! (laughs)

Noa: I'm confident in rap making and I'm proud of it~.

Kio: I have a big hand! (laughs). And my legs are big. That's why I should grow taller!

Kairi: My pride is to "eat" the most! When I went to eat my favorite food, Budaejjugae with three members, I ate two servings.

Leo: I can do anything alone I'm proud being a type. When I was a trainee, I used to go out alone on Sundays, so if I'm Japanese, I'm familiar with the Korean subway.

Zero: Leo finds himself somewhere alone. You've been there. Kairi, Kio and I are the type of people who want to act together. I'm lonely when I'm alone.

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★What if you want to give yourself a catch phrase?

Kevin: When I was a child, I would play ballads and be quiet.

★A message to fans who are hotter than the mid-sumer sun!

## More Q.

**Q1. Do you have your own unique experiences?**

Noa: I prefer the bread.

Sian: I enjoy reading books that are interesting and fun to read.

Kevin: When I was not able to do so, I was told to play a ballad.

Gunwoo: I can memorize K-Pop songs in 10 minutes!

Leo: I drink a green tea latte every time I go to a cafe.

ON: I love tomatoes more than anyone else.

Zero: I have recently become addicted to looking at pine paintings!

Kairi: I don't know why I lose my socks so easily.

Kio: I'll drink milk first when I get back!

**Q2. How would you compare yourself to an animal?**

Noa: Golden Retriever

Sian: Cat. I think that the cat and it's reputation will be go up. Cat.

Kevin: Fennec Fox (Fennec fox is trying to climb on top of us, so...)

Gunwoo: Golden Retriever because I've often say, "I look like a big dog".

Leo: Large dog

ON: Alpaca. When it doesn't matter, he said that he was said to be.

Zero: Kitsune (Fox). Fans often say that I resemble the eyes of a kitsune!

Kairi: Black Cat (I think I am a very good friend of the black cat, and I think that we have similar eyes.)

Kio: Hedgehog

**Q3. To myself in 5 years later?**

Noa:

Sian: I've always been good at singing. I wish I could have been a long time ago.

Kevin: Now I'm back to my original method, I've been working on a few things, and I'm ready to get started! Fighting!

Gunwoo: How are you doing? I'm in a new place. I wish you a happy and healthy life there too! I love you, Gunwoo.

Leo: To myself after 5 years. You are now 24 years old. What have you bought recently? It's been a few years since you debuted in T1419, how are you doing? If you're still going strong, you'll be the same person you were 5years ago.

ON: ON, you can be dazed wherever you are! You can see it and you'll be in the dark! Love!

Zero: Five years later, to myself. What are you doing at 23? Are you doing your parents a favor? 8 years and I'm still anxious about things, but I'm going to do my best! I'll always be a newbie. And don't forget to be thankful!

Kairi: Hi, Kairi? How are you? Five years ago, Kairi was doing pretty well and working hard every single day. Now he loves dancing and singing, and he practices till midnight every day to get better, right? How is Kairi in 5 years? Are you still learning quickly? I hope you love yourself and have confidence in yourself. I'm a debutante and will be 200 days soon. I would like to thank all Edelweiss , members and my family. Also, you should never forget those who care about you, and you should also include yourself in your life. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get back home, right? I'm curious to see what the last one will be?

Kio: Watch out for the lure of the invasion!! How's your height?