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[INTERVIEW] 10ASIA Magazine - 10 + STAR

Unknowingly it's already been two years since they debut. Telling the tale of teenagers' dreams, happiness and love, wanting to play their own lovers, and giving out a warning to not test their feelings. Last June, they debuted in the music industry as Bangtan Boys with a hip hop style. They use their unique style that differentiates themselves from other idols to become an idol group that cannot and will not be replaced. This August they released their first full-length album 'Dark & Wild,' demonstrating the thoughts and troubles of those in their 10's and 20's. They are showing Bangtan Boys' transition as youths to real men. They once again raised the bar for rap and vocal talent, and once again proved their outstanding musical talents. People are starting to notice and look forward to the 7-member group Bangtan Boys that is comprised of Rap Monster, Suga, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Exactly how much growth 'seeds' is hidden behind the 'Sonyeon' in their names? Besides, everyone also wishes to know how long this seed that blooms dazzling flowers will go through a period of 'red-hot' time?

Q: I heard that in order to plan the choreography of 'Danger' of your first full- length album Dark & Wild, you had to practice over 16 hours each day. Can you really do that?Jimin: I feel that it's hard to do if it's that many hours in a day. Hahaha, but we try our best to practice for a longer time.

Jin: When we have schedules overseas, we will use the practice rooms there. In Korea we also keep up with practicing regularly.

Q: If it's like that, then how about sleeping? Jin: We got a sufficient amount of sleep during our activities previously. But there's just so much on our schedule this time so we don't have time to sleep. I used to think that when you're 21 and if you don't sleep at least 6 hours every night, you can't function property the next day. I've changed my thinking now. It's nothing much even if I don't sleep for 2-3 days, hahaha.

Suga: Ah... I now think if sleep is reduced, then fatigue will also reduce.

Q: What are the plans after your comeback? Suga: We'll have a period of rest after the comeback. We'll have some show recordings and things like that, but our composing work will still continue. Other members also need to continue practicing singing. We'll be a lot more free than when we were preparing for our comeback.

Rap Monster: Since practicing is very difficult, we also want to have a comeback earlier. I think that way we can strive for rest and also we'll be on broadcast shows earlier. "Ah, ah, ah, we finally finished recording our album! Let's go home!" Hahaha, I think like that. When we're practicing, I don't even think about going home. If my goal isn't achieved that day, then I won't go home. I will keep on practicing until that goal is reached.

J-Hope: (Looking at Jin and Rap Monster) These two have it the hardest.

Rap Monster: To Jin and I, even if we put in 100% of our effort, we won't even see 10% of the result. But to the other members, putting in 10% effort will produce a 100% result. So us two need to put in 1000% of effort in order to get 10% of result. Ah, this is crazy (laughs).

Q: And it's because of this hard work that we are able to see you have a perfect performance on stage.All: Thank you!!

Q: There's a lot of steps to the dance this time. Your lower body doesn't even stop moving. And you even sing live too so it must be exceptionally hard. V: We're going to die (laughs). Before joining the company, I took dance lessons in Daegu. My dance teacher called me and I was following along to the dance while chatting. We already worked for four hours but Rap Mon hyung still can't do his part.