K-Pop group BTS is enjoying increasing reputation. Amid following pressures due to their fame, the boy group expressed that they would stick to the basics. They also shared their unreached dream of the future.
American fashion media, Paper Magazine, unveiled a pictorial interview with BTS (RM Jin Suga J-Hope Jimin V Jungkook) on November 20th.
The boy band recently dominated Billboard Main Album Chart 'Billboard 200' and UK Chart, and the world tour filled the stadium. They won awards at world-class contests, including Grammy Awards, and became the world's best boy group by appearing in major US programs such as SNL for the first time as K-Pop group.
However, members of BTS also confessed the burden following this high reputation. RM said, "If you say there's no pressure, it's not true. Still, we want to do really well on stage." Suga replied, "If we say there's no pressure, it's a lie, but that's part of life." "I try to keep the right lane," added Jin.
J-Hope said, "I can't deny, but I'm living with a sense of mission these days. Rather than trying to be perfect, I just try to do what I am supposed to do remembering the most basic things and the trust that follows the result." Jimin revealed his feeling of pressure that "everyone who comes to see our performances should witness near-perfect performances." V confessed, "I feel pressure, but naturalness is important." Jung said, "I want to show our progress to the audience."
When asked about the 'dream' of everyone, RM explained, "I want to go straight with our burning passion without losing what I'm feeling right now." Jimin said, "I want to show and play more performances and better music for people who support us for a long time." V said with passion, "I can achieve something I couldn't imagine." Jungkook repeatedly emphasized that his dream is "to continue the music and performance as I am doing now."
Jin replied, "I talk a lot with producer Bang Si-hyuk about how to live happily," Suga said, "I want to have a hobby that I can enjoy for life. I don't have a hobby yet." J-Hope said, "I want to stay healthy so I can continue doing what I do now."
To answer the question of 'BTS, Their Challenges and How They Overcome', RM said, "7 adult men are always close and experiencing work and life together. They face many contradictions and differences. However, we tried to understand one another and be considerate. That was how we could overcome differences." Suga also recalled, "Each member has different values for life. It was hard to bring everyone's thoughts together. But, everything remains as good memories."
J-Hope also said, "The background and personality of the 7 members are different. There are times when the members have fought each other." "We had many conversations, and spent time together. That's how we overcome our differences. Now, we can understand the thoughts of one another only by looking at each other."
Jimin emphasized that "sometimes it was difficult to understand, but we did not give up. Now we are a team that cannot be replaced." Jungkook said, "When I disappointed people with words or actions, I realized that I should not forget where I am. Before I do anything, I have to think again about what situation I am in."
RM added, "We want to capture the progressive picture of our time." Jin said, "I want to perform a charismatic rock." J-Hope also showed his pride saying, "Music that BTS plays whether it is song or performance is the style of BTS."
The group said "We are preparing to show the best to you" in regards to the new song which will be released early next year.
