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【Japan and Korea : Try living in neighboring country Vol.1 】| NOA(1)
You was officially debuted in January this year with "LIGHTS UP". How is your feeling now, one month after its debut?
NOA-Shortly ago, I had a release event where we could meet our fans for the first time.→
You was officially debuted in January this year with "LIGHTS UP". How is your feeling now, one month after its debut?
NOA-Shortly ago, I had a release event where we could meet our fans for the first time.→
Of course, when I made my debut, I was glad that my song was transmitted to this world, but I actually met the fans and I was looking forward to it and I actually listened to the song When I felt that the message that I was working hard like this was being transmitted,→
felt that I wanted to convey the message in various forms in the future, and I was looking forward to it anyway.
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It seems that many fans have been supporting the traine before their debut because you were traine at a Korean major entertainment office. What made you start your traineeship in Korea?
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NOA - At first, I was very interested in K-POP, and BIGBANG admired him, and when I saw BIGBANG as a Japanese I wanted to enter K-POP in Korea.
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When you were scouted there, were you interested in K-POP and wanted to work there?
NOA - yes.
NOA - yes.
Have you been worried about living in Korea at a young age?
NOA-I went there when I didn't understand Korean at first, so I was worried in everyday life not only talking but also taking a taxi, "What if I couldn't tell what I wanted to say?".
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NOA-I went there when I didn't understand Korean at first, so I was worried in everyday life not only talking but also taking a taxi, "What if I couldn't tell what I wanted to say?".
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What was your practice and life like?
In the latter half, I went to work around 11:00 in the morning and practiced until about 12:00 at night. Actually, I can return at 10 o'clock, but after 10 o'clock I was doing I own training and I often went home by the last train.
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In the latter half, I went to work around 11:00 in the morning and practiced until about 12:00 at night. Actually, I can return at 10 o'clock, but after 10 o'clock I was doing I own training and I often went home by the last train.
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Did you have any language classes besides dancing and singing?
NOA - yes,of course
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NOA - yes,of course
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Did you start making music since that time?
I actually make music from a very young age. But since I started in earnest, it was the influence of my surroundings after entering the office, and there were people who taught me, so I studied more and more. →
I actually make music from a very young age. But since I started in earnest, it was the influence of my surroundings after entering the office, and there were people who taught me, so I studied more and more. →
I have been learning English since I was little. I did it even in the office.
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Do you have any memorable episodes from living in Korea?
At that time, my life from morning till night was sometimes difficult, but now I think it was really fun. It was fun to have a lot of memories and a lot of friends around to share.
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At that time, my life from morning till night was sometimes difficult, but now I think it was really fun. It was fun to have a lot of memories and a lot of friends around to share.
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Did you have a multinational member?
I was the only foreigner. At first, I could only talk with Google translators. But in a way, I was glad I was able to go when I was 12 years old. I think there are things that can be learned only at that time.
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I was the only foreigner. At first, I could only talk with Google translators. But in a way, I was glad I was able to go when I was 12 years old. I think there are things that can be learned only at that time.
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Did you have any difficulties in food and life?
I like spicy things myself, but I'm not good at it if it's said to be good or bad. I'm really sweaty, so I want to avoid spicy things as much as possible. There. I asked, "Oh, this isn't spicy,"→
I like spicy things myself, but I'm not good at it if it's said to be good or bad. I'm really sweaty, so I want to avoid spicy things as much as possible. There. I asked, "Oh, this isn't spicy,"→
but I heard that the omurice was spicy (laughs) and at that time, "Oh, what should I eat ..." But now, spicy things can be really missed. In Korea, the food is really delicious, so I was used to it in my life
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What was the most impressive thing about living in Korea?
I think it's because I'm passionate about nationality, and I feel like I'm close to people. There were so many words that my brother and sister were called 형, 누나, and 오빠,→
I think it's because I'm passionate about nationality, and I feel like I'm close to people. There were so many words that my brother and sister were called 형, 누나, and 오빠,→
and my friends, teachers, and office managers were called 형 and 누나. When I think again, I think it was very close and I like that kind of culture.
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“LIGHTS UP” was written and composed in collaboration with your friend MILLENNIUM. Did you ever write or work with a song since you were a trainee?
It was there. I made it quite often with my friends around me. →
It was there. I made it quite often with my friends around me. →
I asked my friends what I made to myself, and said, "I think a little like this, but everyone," and I often made it like "Oh, then sing together."
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Is that because of the assignment from the office, rather than voluntarily?
Well, on our own. It was so much fun that I didn't have to go to the practice room on the weekends, but I often went out to the practice room and made only the songs and went home.
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Well, on our own. It was so much fun that I didn't have to go to the practice room on the weekends, but I often went out to the practice room and made only the songs and went home.
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Do you have any secrets story about the production you made with MILLENNIUM this time?
I had a week when he came to Japan, but at that time I took a day off. Because it was summer, I wanted to show him a bit ,at that time,→
I had a week when he came to Japan, but at that time I took a day off. Because it was summer, I wanted to show him a bit ,at that time,→
I happened to be doing a summer event in Odaiba, and went to Odaiba to see Mezamashi Live's live, and from the evening Go to Disney and play crazy. He told me "I was really fun", and I was really fun too.
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Looking at the questions from Instagram fans, Things I was anxious about the many questions related to Disney. Does you like Disney?
Well, I love Disney and SpongeBob characters since I was little.
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Well, I love Disney and SpongeBob characters since I was little.
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Among them, Disney has a lot of Disneyland in Japan, and I have been there since I was little. Now it's a place where I can make my own time,so I was more into it. I think it's really great as an entertainment.I really like Disney's worldview, so I'm always inspired to see it→
Do you have a favorite character?
I really like Mickey. I feel like a superstar.
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I really like Mickey. I feel like a superstar.
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The lyrics "everything starts" are especially impressive. What were your thoughts on this song?
Sometimes it's my debut song, and of course I want to give a message to my fans and everyone who listens, but even if I listen to the debut song 10 years later,→
Sometimes it's my debut song, and of course I want to give a message to my fans and everyone who listens, but even if I listen to the debut song 10 years later,→
I'm thinking at that time I wrote while thinking that I wanted to make the content resonate again. Ten years later, even if I listened to this song again, I wrote it so that I couldn't forget the excitement and feelings about the future.
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What made you create the Korean version?
I can speak Japanese, Korean and English, but the original version has both Japanese and English.→
I can speak Japanese, Korean and English, but the original version has both Japanese and English.→
When I thought about how I could show that I could do Korean, I thought, "LIGHTS UP”by writing the Korean version of with the lyrics changed from the original, I wrote that I could show that I could create a language in another way.
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Was there a reaction when you released the Korean version?
One of the most surprising things to me was that foreign fans and Japanese fans said, "I prefer the Korean version." →
One of the most surprising things to me was that foreign fans and Japanese fans said, "I prefer the Korean version." →
Of course, I really like both of them because the content is different, but I was happy to think that some people listen that way.
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Are there any artists you want to collaborate with in the future?
There are so many. I'm always looking at American producers. In terms of producers and artists, there is a group of five in the United States called PRETYTYMUCH. →
There are so many. I'm always looking at American producers. In terms of producers and artists, there is a group of five in the United States called PRETYTYMUCH. →
I really like the songs and the worldview and I always listen to it, but I have a strong desire to collaborate someday.
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You follow tofubeats on Instagram. If you have any thoughts on tofubeats, please let us know.
I loved listening to tofubeats' music since I was in Korea, so I shared it with my Korean friends. I went back to Japan and sent a DM once because I wanted to see him someday. →
I loved listening to tofubeats' music since I was in Korea, so I shared it with my Korean friends. I went back to Japan and sent a DM once because I wanted to see him someday. →
One day, while waiting for a traffic light, I happened to be next to me and called out. That's why I'm really getting along now and getting a lot of stimulation every time I talk! In fact, I'm still a bit strange to meet you! He is Respected artists.
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It is wonderful to be able to collaborate more and more with artists from Japan and abroad, because of your language skills.
Well, I want to collaborate more and more.
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Well, I want to collaborate more and more.
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What was your impression of performing in front of your fans?
When I start the first song, I start looking backwards, but it was the first time that the song actually flowed and the fans made a voice, so at that time you also naturally smiled at that time. I was very happy. →
When I start the first song, I start looking backwards, but it was the first time that the song actually flowed and the fans made a voice, so at that time you also naturally smiled at that time. I was very happy. →
But in terms of performance, there are so many reflections in myself, so I hope I can show my further growth as soon as possible.
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Did your feelings change between the time you released the song and the time you performed it directly to everyone?
Before the debut, everyone sent me messages and encouraged me, but after the debut, I feel it more with my skin. →
Before the debut, everyone sent me messages and encouraged me, but after the debut, I feel it more with my skin. →
After all, I received a message that the feelings I put in the song this time reached the fans directly, I am very happy, and I hope that I can meet more various people You.
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Do you plan to meet fans from abroad in the future?
I would like to meet you if you have the opportunity in the future.
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I would like to meet you if you have the opportunity in the future.
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Please tell us if you have any commitment to the creative aspects of “LIGHTS UP”.
Recently, there are so many people who watch YouTube on smartphones. Horizontal videos are also good, but vertical screens are more three-dimensional,→
Recently, there are so many people who watch YouTube on smartphones. Horizontal videos are also good, but vertical screens are more three-dimensional,→
or there are parts that make you feel like you are in front of you, so I decided to make it a vertical screen with the hope that you can enjoy it at that part . The teaser uploaded to Instagram was made by me.
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The real feeling that the teaser is really interacting was also interesting.
In the setting that the fans and I are talking. I changed the content of the conversation little by little as if I could make it smell little by little. →
In the setting that the fans and I are talking. I changed the content of the conversation little by little as if I could make it smell little by little. →
As I raised them one by one, they did the reaction I wanted. At first, the reaction was like, "What is this?", But I thought, "Is it going to make a debut?"
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Do you have any music you are listening to recently or foreign artists you would like to introduce to Japanese listeners?
I love Tatsuro Yamashita from J-POP for a long time, and I'd like fans of overseas to listen to Tatsuro Yamashita.
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I love Tatsuro Yamashita from J-POP for a long time, and I'd like fans of overseas to listen to Tatsuro Yamashita.
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What is your favorite song?
When you want to feel better or start your day, listen to "RIDE ON TIME" and start playing. Also, I often listen to Tatsuro Yamashita's song "Grand Maison Tokyo", a song called "RECIPE", which is the theme song of the drama,→
When you want to feel better or start your day, listen to "RIDE ON TIME" and start playing. Also, I often listen to Tatsuro Yamashita's song "Grand Maison Tokyo", a song called "RECIPE", which is the theme song of the drama,→
but it seems to keep me warm in winter Because there was a vibe in the song, I thought again that it was a great one.
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What kind of artist would you introduce Korean and foreign artists to Japanese?
In Korea, I'm Crush and Jay Park. I love all the artists who belong to the Jay Park label H1GHR MUSIC RECORDS. I also like DPR Live very much.
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In Korea, I'm Crush and Jay Park. I love all the artists who belong to the Jay Park label H1GHR MUSIC RECORDS. I also like DPR Live very much.
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Do you have a message for your fans?
I'm going to release a song this time, and I'll listen to various artists' songs until now and try to do my best, or a song that shows myself coolly like wearing a cool coat,→
I'm going to release a song this time, and I'll listen to various artists' songs until now and try to do my best, or a song that shows myself coolly like wearing a cool coat,→
various artists I received a message in the future, so I want to convey the message in various ways.
