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The proud trinity of GOT7’s leader JAY B, composer Def., and human Lim Jaebeom.

(Interview translated by defdaily.)

We were actually just getting curious about you these days. How have you been?

I recently finished our group activities and have a solo fan concert coming up. I haven’t been able to pay much attention to my personal things from being busy with GOT7, so I’ve also been taking care of that.

Can I ask what personal projects you’ve been working on?

Releasing a single in July. The details are a secret. (Laughs)

I’m excited for it. How was it doing GOT7 activities after a while?

How should I explain… I said this on Instagram too, but it sort of felt like a dream. When I opened my eyes the day after the concert, it felt like a midsummer night’s dream? Made me think “Ah, I must have missed this stuff.”

You’ve fulfilled the long-cherished desire of making a full group comeback in 1 year and 3 months after leaving JYPE. It’s an ‘industry established theory’ that the leader JAY B played a huge role in gathering all the members from separate paths together. (Laughs)

Everyone is busy so I figured one person had to take the lead in arranging things. The members are very cooperative so I just got the ball rolling. I feel like we got to keep our promise with the fans so that’s what I’m most proud of. Truthfully, I felt worried inside too that it might just fizzle out.

Gathering again is amazing too but the results were great as well. The title track you made, ‘NANANA,’ received great results on iTunes charts globally too.

We were also very surprised about the results. I recently received the physical album and I thought, “I should treasure this forever". It might sound harsh but if the results weren’t good, it would’ve been a lot harder for us to plan for another one.

It was nice because the album contained GOT7’s unique bright and chill vibe. I felt a sense of relaxation too with no need for you guys to be spiffed up.

We’re already quite spiffed up in our individual activities. (Laughs) [We] just wanted to enjoy it this time. GOT7-like, chill, and fun. Like a short festival.

When you moved to H1GHR MUSIC, you talked about your aspirations to take on a variety of challenges without setting boundaries in genres from R&B, dance, pop, etc. Are things going as planned?

It’s ongoing. Though I’m keeping my roots mostly in hip-hop and R&B, I’m not the type to cling onto certain genres. Whether it’s a pop album or a blues album, I’m trying to make music I want to in the moment, and it might not always be in an album format.

You use the pen name Def. as a composer/producer. How did you come up with the name?

So I used to be a b-boy when I was young. My alias back then was ‘Defsoul’ and when I searched it up, I saw a lot of nicknames that had ‘soul’ in it. (Park) Jinyoung hyung is ‘Asiansoul,’ (Kim) Jihyeon hyung is also ‘GSoul.’ So I took out the ‘soul’ and added a period and I loved the meaning of it. The word def in English can mean ‘great,’ ‘fantastic.’ So, it could mean ‘ending while it’s good.’

You presented 5 mixtapes under the name, Def., and even released an EP earlier this year. You also spoke several times about not being able to make music as you used to in the past, maybe it being because you’ve been pouring out so much music.

I’ve been seriously contemplating that issue these days. I think it might be about time I step back from being a player. But more than that, I feel like it might be time to play the role as someone who supports others as a producer. My need for my own songs to absolutely be made by me is not as strong as it was in the past. I’m already doing enough of my personal projects as Def.

Ending things while it’s good.

Exactly. (Laughs)

Is writing lyrics harder than producing/writing music these days?

Yes. It would be easier if I wrote in a basic way but I think it’s because I think about using special expressions and words. But if I focus too much on that, it doesn’t go well with the song; it’s sort of a dilemma.

You often used words like ‘fiction,’ and ‘story’ in interviews. We also got a peek at your love for poetry, novels, and literature.

That’s right. I like to read. I find that reading often works together with working on music. These days, I often think about how making an album is like writing a poetry book.

What was the book you were reading while getting your makeup done earlier?

Oh, this? (Shows C’est Tout [“That is all” in English] by Marguerite Duras) It was a book gifted by a fan. I’m not sure whether it’s poetry or prose. It’s not easy to understand at once so I’m going to read it again next time.

You seem to be interested in a variety of things. You like writing, you learned art/drawing/painting for a while too. As for photography, you even opened an exhibition past the point of it being just a hobby.

No, photography is just a hobby too. (Laughs)

Will you be opening another exhibition?

I’ve actually been wanting to these days, so I’ve been thinking about what the theme should be.

I loved the lonely atmosphere of your first exhibition, .

I think I will be continuing with the gloomy feeling this time too. I gathered the pictures I took and I realized many of them have that mood. Things like discarded trash, or a person alone far away.

You’re on the action-oriented side, right?

I didn’t think so before but I think I sort of am. So it’s tiring for the people around me. (Laughs) I don’t make big plans but I think I’ve well accomplished the goals I make at each moment throughout my life.

You said you started dancing to forget about loneliness. What was Lim Jaebeom (real name) like as a kid?

A character that you can’t tell if he’s there or not? Not that I was a bad kid but I think I did have a rebellious side. I always had earphones on.

In terms of seating in the classroom, where would you be?

At the very back?

What? That’s totally a popular kids’ seat. (Laughs)

At the very back but in front of the cleaning supplies… (Laughs)

You’re 30 years old this year. How has your personality changed after all this time, and what is one inherent trait that won’t change?

I’ve become softer. I’m more prudent when it comes to work. Oh, and the part of my innate personality that I’m most satisfied with is that if I’m wrong, then I will admit I’m wrong. Even though I may not feel good about it in the moment, I would try to work hard to change it.

Is it like that in regards to the feedback about your work as well?

Of course. When someone says, “This is kind of bad?” I’ll ask where specifically but it has to be reasonable. For example, this bar doesn’t match the song’s vibes, or the top notes should have more variety. If I’m given understandable feedback like this, then I 100% can accept them.

Wouldn’t it be because you are confident that you can accept that much criticism?

It’s not like that. I’m not very confident, and I have low self-esteem. But, I don’t pay any mind to others. I also don’t tend to be envious of others who do well, but of course, I am envious of people who work hard and become successful. I’m curious about how they got to where they are and their mindset, but I’m not jealous of success itself.

What is JAY B’s biggest motivation to go on right now?

I think it’s willpower/volition. My own willpower. Like the way I make sure to do the dishes even though I want to sleep right after eating, I try not to put off tasks and take care of them immediately because I very well know that if I don’t, then I become endlessly lazy. So I think small senses of accomplishment pile up from things like that and act as the grease for my gears.

Once this interview ends, what does JAY B have to do with his own will?

I have plans with a friend so I’ll meet up with them for a while, and then I’ll go home and organise my camping equipment.

You’re doing this photoshoot until late at night yet you still have so much you plan to do. (Laughs) Aren’t you too diligent?

I try because I’m lazy. I say this and then I always sleep in. (Laughs)

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ESQUIRE Korea Magazine January 2022 Issue featuring JAY B & Jay Park

Jaebeom has joined Jay Bum’s label and now all the two Jaebeoms have left to do is go up.

Translated by DEFDAILY.

Q. JAY B, you’ve lost some weight. I notice because I’ve seen many live clips from the radio show you DJ for.

JB: That's right. Rather than having this as the goal per se, I just worked out diligently. There wasn’t any special reason, [I] just did it for [my] health.

JP: No, no. You have to say that you lost weight for the Esquire photoshoot. (Laughs)

JB: (Laughs) Of course, there was that reason too. Really. Hyung and I have the same styling team. The styling team subtly pressured me by saying “Jay Bum hyung is continuing to lose weight.”

JP: I didn’t lose that much though… They said that on purpose.

Q. (Laughs) The “LOTUS” H1GHR MUSIC Remix uploaded to YouTube recently was very good. How did that project start?

JP: There is a hyungnim who is like the Tiger JK of Malaysia. His name is Joe Flizzow and he was the first one to spread rap, music, and hip hop culture in the country. I know him personally and FORCEPARKBOIS’ “LOTUS” was what he sent with the intent of wanting more interaction between Asian rappers. I showed it to the H1GHR MUSIC members and they OK'd it right away. We shot the video comfortably in about one to two hours in the office.“

Q. The reaction to it has been explosive in Southeast Asia.

JP: It must have been fascinating that we made a remix of it. There are many fans of Korean culture in Malaysia. It would have been very new seeing that Korean rappers, Korean artists remixed a Malaysian track. The song is the #1 trending video on YouTube in Malaysia. For us, it’s also meaningful because it was the first track the H1GHR MUSIC family worked on since JAY B and JMIN joined. We’re proud in many ways.

Q. Well, the final product’s lyrics match the melody perfectly. It would be nice to have the song released officially.

JP: (Laughs) Thank you.

Q. Hip hop is a language. How was it for JAY B? You participated in this remix.

JB: I also joined H1GHR MUSIC since I am very interested in hip hop and R&B culture so I of course have a lot of interest in it. I was actually hesitating about whether or not to participate in the “LOTUS” remix. I was going to stay out of it thinking it wouldn't suit me but I later gained confidence and hurriedly joined.

Q. Your lyrics seemed to have lots of fondness for CEO Jay Park. (Laughs).

JB: It’s not necessarily like that. (Laughs). Watching over him by his side, he works so hard. [The lyrics] contain my desire to also work hard like that in the future.

Q. Rock music dominated several decades in the 20th century, and there was an era of coexistence for a while, but now among the common language of music in the world, I think hip-hop is dominating.

JB: That’s right. Hyung and I were both b-boys but even just looking at b-boys, it’s true. Wherever in the world you go, as long as there is an opportunity to dance, people will dance and bond and become friends.

Q. It’s also the music I used to listen to when I was young. Seattle must have been more-so since it was a rock city.

JP: Of course. Because the alternative rock music era of Pearl Jam and others was in that city.

JB: But these days, alternative rock music such as Pearl Jam and Nirvana seems to be coming up again slightly among the younger generation. In my case, rather than liking a specific artist, I listen to a variety on a playlist. But if I were to choose a band I listen to a lot, Oasis?

Q. JAY B joined H1GHR MUSIC in May and soon after that you released an EP. I’m curious as to what you felt during the production process.

JB: I thought, “I could have more fun than I thought doing music.” Actually since prior to signing the contract, I had a lot of concerns about music. But I would say those concerns – should I say disappeared? – through the process of working on music. I witnessed that even while working comfortably with Jaebeom hyung and other people, you can still produce good results. I thought “Ah, my process of working while having too many concerns could be rather poisonous.”

Q. It must have been reassuring to have a boss who had experienced being an idol in the process.

JB: Of course. I asked a lot of questions. If there was anything I didn’t know while working or if I wasn’t sure if I was going in the right direction, I would contact him directly and ask him. The flow is different. The flow of making music as an idol and the flow of making music in H1GHR MUSIC now. I was flustered getting into a different flow so suddenly but Hyung told me “If you adapt and ride the flow, you’ll get used to it. It’ll be okay.”

Q. I was curious about the difference of that flow. JAY B, you are the host of ‘JAY B's R&B' on KBS radio Station Z. I remember when Mirani guested on the show, she mentioned that “Tikita” was originally not the title track but it changed after she talked to the producers. Then you replied "I wouldn't have even imagined that in the past" and then you said "Now it could be possible..." That means the freedom you had when producing music as the idol JB is quite different compared to the freedom you have now.

JB: In no way does it mean that I didn’t have any freedom in my previous company. It’s just that there, I’m part of a group and I have to discuss and make decisions with not only the group but also with numerous staff. And because I was grateful towards them for being the company that discovered and raised us, I also unconsciously had the mindset that I should listen to the company. H1GHR MUSIC is different. I get the feeling that the relationship between the artist and the company is closer to a cooperation.

Q. Doesn’t the relatively free environment feel strange and unfamiliar?

JB: I personally really like it, but I do think there are now many more aspects that I myself have to pay more attention to. To be honest, I was curious and wanted to know more about these things. [Like], what I need to study more about and how to calculate and figure things out in this music industry. After coming here, I got to know about these things in more detail so it became rather fun. When I was in my previous company, there were so many people providing support, and many things were decided and resolved without us even noticing. It was something that I was grateful for at the time, but at the same time I was also curious about how those things were accomplished.

Q: JAY B’s recent album ‘SOMO: FUME’ was the first album released after the two of you have joined hands. You mentioned it contained the meaning, “I want to be not a consumable but softly and naturally permeate into the general public.” I felt that the “consumable” was a metaphor about idols.

JB: It doesn’t exactly have that meaning. My personality itself is that rather than aiming for that one big “bang,” I tend to do things persistently. It was meant to emphasize that “[I] want to subtly and naturally seep into the public.” I think releasing an aggressive album that conveys this great ambition of “I moved companies and I’m going to show it all” just because it was my first album just does not suit my style.

Q. You’re not the type of artist to shout “Hip hop… I have come.”

JB: I have thought about this. Releasing an album is something that consumes an artists’ emotions and skills. But I hope it will not be something that disappears after being used but be a process that can be “recycled.” For example, the music I create can influence someone and turn into positive motivation for their day and they can come back to be when they get exhausted – something like that?

Q: Wow… the recycling of inspiration, I guess it’s something like inspiration that is sustainable.

JP: It’s difficult, right? That’s how he explained it when I asked too…

JB: I don’t think you understood it at that time.

JP: I didn’t understand it back then. (Laughs) But I understand it now listening to it like this.

Q: The songs JAY B uploaded as Def. were also very good.

JP: I think it was through these personal projects that [he] came to enjoy containing stories and connotations into albums. Actually, SOMO:FUME was also derived as an extension of such works and came out as one of JAY B’s projects.

Q: It's been quite a while since JAY B entered H1GHR MUSIC now. I'm curious about the work you’ve released and your thoughts on the reactions to your work.

JP: I actually worried a lot. He has been an idol for seven years. You can't say it was a short time. We've also been active in the hip hop scene for 10 years. We’ve done one-time projects exchanging features with idols and such, but it is my first time properly signing a contract with someone with an idol background. It was a first for both us and JAY B. In addition to GOT7, JAY B was engaged in personal music activities such as Def., and especially because he had ingrained in him the "ready-to-work-hard" attitude that idols have as they go through a training process, he fit in well with us. He knows how to write and compose songs, and when I gave him a task, like “could you dive deeper into this,” he immediately catches on and executes it easily. And my standards for music in this aspect are quite high. JAY B's work was so high-quality that nothing bothered me.

Q. It seems that the CEO approves.

JP: I would have said something if I didn’t approve. (Laughs)

Q. What about you, JAY B?

JB: I think it was good as an album that started in the hip-hop R&B scene that I was always interested in. I don't want to coldy turn my back on the advantages I have and the fandom I have as an idol. I think I did a good job because it was the result of carefully considering those various aspects. Of course, there are shortcomings, but I can always grow in the next album.

Q. I thought it was such a waste of your vocals to be singing while dancing. Because they’re high-quality vocals that should be appreciated while listening.

JB: Aigoo, thank you so much. (Laughs) I actually started with dancing…

Q. Come to think of it, both of you started as b-boys, but why are you so good at singing? (Laughs) In addition, JAY B is hosting a radio show. I think it says a lot. Being a radio host is possible only when you have a good attitude and character toward people.

JB: Ah, really? I always just thought, “I should recommend good music that I know.” That was just all…

JP: Of course. Radio hosts have to face a lot of people, so there are times when you have to tailor towards them and listen to them carefully.

Q. You even invite guests. CEO, you should make an appearance.

JP: Should I go on there when my album comes out…?

Q. Do you have any plans to?

JP: I should. I should release something next year. In fact, I haven't released any songs with my name this year. They were all for advertisements or collaborations. The one I released with Wiz Khalifa recently was also a collaboration.

JB: It'd be nice if he wants to be on our radio show, but he's so busy....

Q. You also have to release soju next year.

JP: I even wrote in my lyrics that I would release soju in 2021, but I couldn't.

JB: That’s why you have to be careful when you write your resolutions in lyrics. (Laughs)

JP: (Laughs) As I was even thinking about choosing yeast with a traditional distillation method, the flavour and alcohol content were only confirmed barely two weeks ago.

Q. I decided to name this issue’s name 'Jays go up' (Jay Park, JAY B) so I want you to talk about each other's future.

JP: JAY B is the type to work hard and diligently on something. He’s not the type to show off or flaunt. He just calmly and silently works hard to do what he has to do. People like this don’t blow up at once. As his hard work accumulates, he will become a recognised artist at some point.

Q. I also got the vibe that he’s a solid, sturdy person as soon as I saw JAY B.

JB: Ah thank you, but would I be able to talk about Hyung’s future?

JP: Say it’s retirement. Say my future is retirement. (Laughs)

JB: But you’re not going to retire. He always talks about retirement but I don’t think he’ll retire. I think he’ll continue to do music, and even if it’s not music, he’d do something related to it. Maybe produce idols like he mentioned earlier. I don’t know him too well but I can say this. He will always be a rational person, and no matter how high he goes, he will be the most humane person out of everyone there.

JP: And then I’ll retire. (Laughs)

Translated by DEFDAILY.

May contain slight inaccuracies.

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Arena Homme+ Magazine September 2021 issue featuring JAY B: Nature, Dreams and Music

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That day, JAY B’s world was filled with grass that came up to his knees, sunset that briefly peeked through the dark clouds, and ghosts of the silent campsite. Insects flew about in the intimate conversation of creation, dreams, and the future. An interview with JAY B amidst the passing seasons.

So you are working on an album?

The album is almost finished. I couldn’t release it at the beginning of the year, so I’m releasing it now in the second half of the year. I’m thinking of preparing things early on for next time so [we] are preparing for the production of another album.

There was a big change this year, you moved from JYP Entertainment to H1GHR MUSIC, right? What did you expect before becoming a part of H1GHR MUSIC?

At first I was worried. and was concerned over what to do if I couldn’t adapt. My goal for this year was to adapt to the agency and its artists, but everyone has made me feel comfortable. I thought I would have to do a lot of adjusting to the new agency staff, but I was surprised by how understanding they were of the system I had experienced. The way there has been no problem in our communication has far exceeded my expectations. Things are flowing smoothly.

It must feel like a fresh start. You must be looking forward to getting to do what you couldn’t do previously, but on the other side you must also have hopes to learn more. Is there anyone that could provide you with blunt advice?

I’m not the demanding type. And I have never strongly demanded anything from the company either. But that doesn’t mean I accept anything the company makes and provides me. The difference is that my opinion is reflected in my work more than before. If I was going to lead everything at work, there would have been no need to join an agency. Joining the agency means communicating with their staff. I also think we should listen to other people's opinions a lot. And you have to give feedback too, of course. I am working well with the company. Be it a push or advice as help, I learnt a lot from my previous company. Since I have learnt a lot from there, I should trust myself a little more now. I try to relay what I know and learn about things I’m not knowledgeable of. I rely on Jay Bum hyung a lot. I contact him right away when there’s something I don’t know, and we have a lot of conversations.

Is it important that an artist is stubborn? Do you feel the need to emphasise your own music and personality?

Artists have different personalities, just as people have different preferences. I don't want to diss an artist who is stubborn, nor do I want to tell anyone who isn’t stubborn that they are not an artist. I acknowledge everyone. I, personally, want to express the way I live. I like making music. An artist should be clear about what they want to do. Whether it be to become a star, or to express themselves through music or to earn money, it has to be clear.

What is your clear stance as an artist?

Whether it’s fiction or reality, I want to make stories. I’m the type that wants to tell a story. It was like that too in my GOT7 days. I believe one should create and establish their own path in life. I think that's fun. It's hard, but it's worth it. It adds more meaning to my job and I think it becomes more valuable. If I didn't do it myself, I would feel less attached to it.

There’s nothing more fun than one’s own work. Showing your work and waiting for the response must also be thrilling.

Exactly. I love hearing that my music is good. I’m very shy so I cannot express it very well but I’m very thankful and proud too. And it reassures me that I’m not going down the wrong path.

It does feel like all the hard times disappear when you hear good feedback. But feedback isn’t always good. There are even people who avoid them because of fear of criticism.

To be honest, when it comes to unpleasant feedback, it kind of makes me feel… “ouch!” But I accept it because it is still an evaluation. It also gives me a boost. It’s fun.

You are a solo artist now. Do you feel a burden or pressure?

I don’t feel pressured, but I do feel the burden. I joined H1GHR MUSIC and I feel a sense of belonging. I gain something from this company, but I think this company should gain something from me, too. I have worries about things like whether I’ll be able to benefit the company or not. I feel slightly uneasy about possibly not meeting expectations too.

You feel a sense of responsibility.

There's always a reason and a purpose to start anything. Everyone starts music because they like it, and if they start, there must be music they want to make. So if there is criticism, one would feel down, but if the final product is good, the people that worked on it would feel good. That’s what I hope for.

You uploaded a bunch of your Def. songs onto your YouTube channel. There was quite a lot. Are you the prolific type?

I used to be but… I guess I’m still the type to make many songs. (Laughs). But compared to back then, my production has decreased a lot. My stamina can’t keep up. (Laughs). I used to be able to start and finish working on a song at dawn and when I felt like I could do more, I made more. Nowadays, even when I’m working on only one song, not only is it hard for my body, but I also feel drained so I can’t make many songs.

Isn’t it really fast to make even one song at dawn?

Ah, that’s true. I used to work like that three or four times a week, but now I work once or twice a week. Come to think of it, I don't think I'm the prolific type anymore.

Being able to make a lot of things means you have a lot of ideas.

Having run out of ideas is also a reason for having less work done. There are five mixtapes I’ve uploaded onto YouTube with four to five tracks each. At the time, I not only worked on those but music for GOT7 too. After hustling so hard, I feel like I’ve run out of material. I look around wondering where to find inspiration. When I finish making the melody and want to write lyrics, I feel lost.

In order to be prepared for those situations, creators keep a collection of material. How do you collect resources?

I often read or use my imagination. These days, I often put myself in others’ shoes. When watching a movie, one would empathize with the protagonist. It’s only natural since the plot revolves around them. But I would pay attention to the supporting roles or passerbys in the background and think about the story from their point of view. I would think about what I would do if I heard those words and if I were in that situation. I also pay close attention to any words that might be a good source of inspiration. In the past I would focus on how the plot developed, but now I look at the words that the author uses repeatedly. When I think of any useful words or ideas, I jot them down.

Observing the supporting roles instead of the central narrative is such a novel idea.

I suddenly thought of it while watching a movie at home. The protagonist had said some harsh and rude words to a supporting role. It was something like “Get out of my way.” I thought “How would it have felt to be the one moving out of their way? What would they feel?” These were the thoughts I had.

Has anyone told you that you have a unique perspective?

I’ve often heard that my personality is very unique.

People can say they don’t like something despite others saying they like it. That could come off as unique and fresh ideas come from an uncommon perspective too.

I think it’s 50/50. There are times when something might not feel like much for me while others like it, and times when everyone else seems quite indifferent while I like it. A song I recently liked the idea of is “Smile, Wait for the Flash” by Giriboy where he used the ‘kacha’ shutter sound as gunfire. Using ‘kacha’ like a gunfire as a metaphor for wrapping up your feelings after a breakup was a refreshing idea. It was great.

Do you also often use your instincts?

I try hard to. I don’t naturally use my instincts, but I try to look at things through a different lens. I tend to have random thoughts, and I had one today during the shoot too. This is a camping site, but there was no one camping. So I imagined how it would look when full of people moving about. Also during the shoot, there was a long blade of grass under my feet on a field of grass. I should have avoided it but I accidentally stepped on it. I felt sorry for the grass that got stepped on and out of instinct I said “sorry…”

Seems like you have keen sensibility.

I wish I could be sensible. I’m too cautious to say that I am sensible, though.

I think you would be considered a sensible person because you make music. But I noticed that the comments are disabled for Def.’s mixtapes on YouTube.

The songs that I make under “Def.” are 100% music that I personally wanted to make. I didn’t want to receive feedback, so I disabled the comments. If I release an album under “Def.” in the future, I probably won't be able to disable the comments. I don’t know. The reason I have disabled the comments is because I don’t want to see any praise nor criticism. I don’t look at the comments for my SoundCloud tracks either. Because they’re very personal projects, I’m worried I could be swayed by it so I don’t look at it on purpose. I don’t want to be swayed by anything when it comes to my personal projects. I guess that’s my way of being stubborn.

So it sounds like you’re saying the songs that are made under the name Def. are like a part of you. I can feel your sincerity towards your music.

I would pretend to be indifferent to evaluations, but I’m really scared of receiving negative comments. Not the criticism but I’m scared to look at comments that decide something as ‘not good.’ If they say that it’s not their style, then it’s just personal preference. There may not be songs that match their preference within my discography. But it’s difficult for me to hear people say ‘this is not good, bad, or meh.’ After all, those songs came from me and are like my children.

I remember many tracks with gentle melodies and discovered JAY B’s delicate side. Is this surprising to hear?

This is the first time I’ve been called delicate. I do have several sensitive/vibey songs. I want to try something like a pop, hip-hop, or smug and cocky vibe but I’m not good at that. I don’t think it’s my personality.

What is considered a good melody to you?

Something that feels good at the first listen. My music taste has been so diverse recently that even when I talk to my friends about music, the songs that we all like are different. It’s hard to reach a consensus. In the creator’s perspective, even if something doesn’t sound good to others but it does to the creator, I consider that to be a good melody. I used to stress over how to write a good melody, how to sing it, and if the company would like it. As I move on step by step, I found a standard where at least the melody should sound good enough to me to not abandon the song since everyone has different preferences.

Personal preferences are important but it must be an important job to cater to the general public too. No, I mean, a difficult job.

That’s right. I think I still lack the ability to create melodies that the general public would like. I will have to learn step by step. One thing I feel is that there must be a part that sticks. I can’t exactly describe what type of melody it would be, but to set a minimum standard, it would be ‘a melody that I’m satisfied with. If it’s one that I’m not satisfied with but the public likes, I should follow that.

Do you tend to use many tracks when making music? There’s lot of songs these days that use dozens of layers of tracks.

We used a lot of harmonies with GOT7. Because there were so many harmonies, there was a crazy number of tracks too. These days, I try to be minimal and reduce harmonies. I don’t layer many tracks. I usually have the main track with a few harmonies and some adlibs.

K-Pop in particular mixes many genres and harmonies to create complex music. They are very flashy. What do you think of this phenomenon as someone who prefers to be minimal?

I see it as a good thing, because it means that the general public’s preference is expanding to a variety. It’s rather better. Of course, the basics are also important and I do feel the necessity to study them but we also need to agree with change. We should accept change. Who knows, I might grow old to be someone that can’t accept change and wonder, ‘what kind of music is this?’ But I feel that now is a time to open our eyes to change. When I find that a song is difficult to listen to, I will purposely listen to it repeatedly.

It’s been 10 years since you’ve debuted. How much have you changed over these 10 years?

In the past I was ambitious and had high expectations, but now I am more relaxed. With age, I think my sensitive side is becoming more and more dull. When I let go of some desires, I get to be accepting of more things. The scope of my activities also seems to have widened. I used to have a stubborn side to me in the past. Now I’m like ‘don’t expect too much, don’t anticipate too much,’ just do my job diligently!

There are many artists that use other creative hobbies to ease the burdens of their main job. What do you do to cope with your fuel for creativity?

My hobby is photography so I take many photos. I also learned how to draw at one point but nowadays, I don’t have time to draw since I’m busy. I also make records of things often. I write down my thoughts, even useless things. I also use an audio recorder to record my mood, thoughts, and things I’m currently doing. I also write letters to my future self. Things like ‘this is why I’m struggling, this is what would be good for me now but how it would be for my future self?’ Wondering what I will be thinking about and what I would look like. I write letters to myself about stuff like that. I put them in envelopes according to the year and on the envelope I write down the year the letter was written.

So It’s like an archive of your time. Writing, journaling, letters, photos, music, it’s interesting. A very organised way of saving your thoughts to not lose them. Having said that, is there anyone else you would like to show your records to besides your future self?

Ah! I can’t show this to people. They’ll cringe. (Laughs) It’s sort of embarrassing. I can show the photos to everyone but I want to keep voice messages to myself. I hope that when I am older, I can look at them as I laugh and reminisce about my life. They’re records for myself.

Do you also record everyday life in any way?

I record when I find it interesting the way I thought about something. Even looking at my journal from last year or the year before, my thoughts were different from now. I find it intriguing to see the way people can change like this. I think I tend to have many thoughts, so I record them every day.

From the position of a creator, I guess journaling can be seen as an activity to collect one’s senses and emotions to use them as material for inspiration.

That’s right. My brain isn’t good enough for me to remember everything. There are situations when I recall a memory and decide I could write this down.

What was the most fun thing you did lately?

It’s a bit dangerous, but it was when I rode around on my motorcycle with my friend. There was suddenly a heavy downpour. Since I needed to go home, I rode the motorcycle in the rain. I was completely soaked when I got home. The journey home was super difficult, but I was fortunate enough to not have suffered any injuries. It was a completely new experience so it was very fun. I don’t want to experience it again but it felt like an adventure.

Wearing the Burberry 2021 F/W collection in the pictorial today must also be a new experience. Slightly different from the refined and classic Burberry, the collection shows a lot of change. What were your usual thoughts on Burberry?

I thought of it as a clean and straightforward style. Ever since some time, I noticed their young and bold changes. Although today’s outfits contained many new attempts and changes, I felt that their style was still well refined. I felt that Burberry used their own unique perspective to cleanly interpret nature’s elements. Wearing the outfits, I felt like they had a lot of fun ideas.

Which outfit left the biggest impression on you?

Choosing just one is very difficult. There was one that gave off the feel of a medieval knight, and made me feel like a monarch. I’ve heard that in medieval times, people would also wear bearskin from hunting. I think that has some influence on the Burberry outfits that I wore today. Every time I put on an outfit, I always felt like a medieval knight or king. The fur on the clothes had a strong animalistic feel to it. The scenery, weather, and concept were all very harmonious with each other.

Going back to the topic of music, you said that you like to tell stories. Do you also create a universe with music?

Yes, I create a universe for each album. This album creates this universe, while that album creates another. The albums won’t connect to create one universe, though. Each album is its own world, nothing more. I can’t make them magnificently connect into a grand universe. I like to put my story into each album.

Can you use a keyword to describe the universe of the album you are about to release?

It would be “SOMO:FUME.” This is the first album that I made after joining H1GHR MUSIC. This album consists of my energy, feelings, and thoughts, so it contains the meaning of my hopes for people to consume (somo in Korean) this product and and my wishes for my emotions to smear on to you like perfume, which is why I combined [somo] with the [English word] perfume, and named [the album] SOMO:FUME.

In which direction will JAY B’s music flow from now onwards?

I’ve pondered about directionality for a long time, but I couldn’t come up with an answer. The important part is to participate enough for me to not have regrets and be careful. I may disappoint myself if I have too many expectations for the future. I need to work diligently to not be disappointed when I look back; so that in the future, I can see that I worked hard.

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DAZED KOREA Magazine August 2021 issue featuring JAY B: ROAD TRIP

JAY B’s journey on a new road, an unintended discovery, while feeling his honesty.

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I’ve picked two similarities between us before the interview. The first is that we are the same age, and the second is that we are both starting a new beginning. You once mentioned that “After joining H1GHR MUSIC, there is a need to move with more proactivity.” What do you mean by this?

Thankfully I’ve received so much help up until now, but I realized instead of only receiving, it’s now time for me to actively take initiative using the knowledge I have. Autonomously. I felt like I should combine the strengths I learned and the strengths my company has. For example, putting thought and consideration into every little thing when preparing for an album. I decided I should make suggestions even for the designs and actively participate in the process. As for budgeting as well, I felt that I should think and learn more about what was used for what, whether we should reduce certain budgets, or where we should focus more of the budget to. To put it in a positive way it would be “freedom,” and a negative way would be “instability.” But I think one grows when in a state of instability. Right now I’m hoping for growth. Rather than musical growth, I mean I want to learn more closely about the flow of [my] work.

Is honesty an important aspect for those of us who are starting afresh?

I think it’s very important for those who are starting afresh to be honest with themselves. Although there are times where honesty could become rudeness, I’m talking about being honest with oneself; not being rude. Right until I joined H1GHR MUSIC, to be very honest, I thought about the seven GOT7 members more than I thought about myself. I still think and worry about them, because I said that I will try to keep GOT7 continuing on as a group. I still think I should take responsibility. Saying it’s a responsibility might sound like too much but I think it is a responsibility. But it suddenly occurred to me that maybe I should think more about things for myself. I also had the thought that I should love myself a little more. Now, I want to be honest while also giving myself some space to relax. At first I thought we had to do GOT7 activities at all costs. Now I think that if it does not happen despite trying my best, then it cannot be helped. If it doesn’t happen, I will be truly sorry towards the fans, but I do hope they know how much we tried [to make it happen]. As of now, I’ll need to focus and do my best for my album first.

You said some very honest things, that “I don’t think JAY B, the individual without GOT7 is great. It’s important to receive recognition for music but I need to get my name out there first.” What is currently most needed to get the name GOT7’S JAY B, and H1GHR MUSIC’S JAY B out there?

Firstly I think it’s showing myself more. Things like appearing on broadcasts, or working with a variety of media as I am with DAZED right now. I think consistently showing a good side of myself is a priority. Making good music is my job so that’s a given. But I don’t know how the general public will feel about music that I in my standards think is good. Because everyone has their own tastes. And I need to persuade a lot of people. But it’s also important to do music that I won’t regret.

The pictorial concept is “road trip” which we prepared with the heart of cheering you on as you walk a new path. Will this message be delivered?

I was really grateful that DAZED reached out to me. I wanted to show a variety of sides of myself as I mentioned earlier. I think that right now is DAZED’s way of cheering me on. Thinking about it now, I think it is one way I’m receiving support. [I] really did [my] best for the pictorial.

We know that you are very interested in fashion. If you tended to put a lot of effort into styling previously, your comfortable styling is what stands out now. What’s the reason for this change in style?

I once saw Yoo Ah In on the MBC show I Live Alone contemplating how to deal with all his shoes. I was feeling the same way. I loved clothes and the clothes I keep could become vintage later on, but I couldn’t hold on to them forever. There was a really fancy Givenchy t-shirt that was popular when I debuted and if I were to wear these clothes I gathered, it would be risky. That’s why I think my style is becoming more formal. I still do like simple logos and designs but fancy things feel excessive for me. I got rid of a lot of clothes and gave some to my friends.

You’ve been expressing yourself by differentiating your different sides. You also mentioned that “Def.” and “JAY B” are close to fictional characters that are embellished versions of the person Lim Jaebeom that can be used to show a variety of sides of yourself.

Firstly, as JAY B, I could show many different points that do not match my usual personality so it is fun. They are all the same person, but I am just showing myself in various ways. It’s nice that I can freely do what I want to do without leaning too much to just one side of me, while also keeping an appropriate boundary. Actually, I didn't divide my characters on purpose. It was to do the music that I wanted to do when I was in the previous company. But I also wonder if it's necessary to divide characters. In the end, they are separate and it is what I have shown. They are both sides that I love so I’m trying to maintain the both of them.

When is a time you have many worries?

I had a lot of concerns coming into H1GHR MUSIC. When I joined the company as JAY B, I worried that there would be nothing different from working as Def., but thinking about it, a person can’t like one music genre forever. The things a person wants to do change too, but there are things one has to do. There are also things that suit each person. I decided myself that I will do the things I have to do and suit me as JAY B and show a more free and musically flexible self as Def. It took a lot of thought and consideration but I feel comfortable now.

I heard your MBTI is INFJ. Apparently one of its characteristics is that they have many personas so it’s difficult to define their personality.

I don’t believe in defining personality according to MBTI. There are times when we have to show different attitudes depending on the person and position. These are aspects that all people have. But it’s true there is confusion between all the different sides of myself. Still, I am living on with my own principles. My principles could be righteous to me but it may not be for others and that should be acknowledged as well. I think I’ve now—should I say established?—my own thoughts.

What are your memories of GOT7 activities like and how will you move forward from now on?

I think GOT7 activities were simultaneously difficult but also helped me learn so much and made me grow more than anything else. It made me realise “This is what life is like” and helped me to develop in the way I think as a human. I think GOT7 activities from now on will be like a vacation—like special activities for when everyone has the leisure. It’s difficult to match our schedules because we’re all doing solo activities. We decided we would all work hard and that we would do [GOT7 activities] when we have the time. We said we would do so once a year but I don’t know for sure. However, we will continue to maintain [the activities as a group].

There’s a lot of elaborateness felt in your performances. What do you focus on the most on stage?

I pay a lot of attention to the lyrics. I think of music as a type of poetry. There’s many times during GOT7 activities where I sang in my head even when it wasn’t my part or danced while lip syncing to them without making sounds out loud. Even if the overall song’s content is sad, I think you have to be able to find fun parts within it. I consider those details in songs to be important. Being elaborate on stage is something I like to do and my occupation so it’s a given for me. There are people who like me [for it] too. It’s difficult to confidently say that I’m a good person. I’m just a regular person. But at least on stage, I believe I need to do everything I can.

What kind of story do you want to create for the rest of 2021?

The people that know me may look at the rest of the time we have and think “You’ve been working this hard?” They also may not, but I will work hard to make them say that. What I mean is that I will live life working that hard. Since I am still getting used to things, I will spend my time devoted to adapting and laying the groundwork well.

Lastly, any words for the fans of JAY B and readers of DAZED reading our conversation?

I don’t think the words “Thank you” can be substituted by the words “I love you”. I have to honestly say thank you when I’m thankful, so I really want to say thank you to my fans. I will be releasing a new song in August so I hope you enjoy it. I hope the readers of DAZED will tune in as well. It may be unpleasant sometimes because of the humidity from rain but I hope you all always have a good day. And make sure to wear your masks. As I traveled, I felt that simple joy is very important. I hope you feel a lot of that simple and small bits of joy/happiness.

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GQ Korea Magazine June 2021 issue featuring JAY B: in transition

To prove himself, JAY B is constantly changing. Because he has so much to show.

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Your greeting from the video earlier was new. You said “This is GOT7’s JAY B and H1GHR MUSIC’s JAY B.” After GOT7 parted ways with JYP Entertainment, you told fans that you were a freelancer and I guess you’ve found your spot.

Yes. It has not been announced officially yet but I’m H1GHR MUSIC’s JAY B. I told fans I was a freelancer as a joke. I like communicating with fans as if we’re friends. But I was looking for a company at that time too.

How did you make your decision?

Of course I thought about it a lot. I talked with various companies, but when considering the freedom and synergy, I felt like H1GHR MUSIC fit me well. That seemed like the best decision.

What kind of synergy and effect are you looking forward to?

I don’t think “I’m definitely hip-hop!” just because I joined a hip-hop label. I think that through the label I can show R&B, dance and pop genres too. I want to attempt different things without any boundaries.

What did you talk about with H1GHR MUSIC’s CEO Jay Park?

From my point of view, it’s a new challenge so I was a little anxious. But Jay Bum hyung’s thoughts were similar to mine and said I could do music comfortably and didn’t wish for any certain colour, because if you keep focusing on one thing, you’ll slowly be locked in it, and said it’s good to try out different things. That’s what he told me.

Will this period of time divide JAY B of the past and future?

Of course it will. If previously it was a situation where I mainly received benefits from the company, now that I have the autonomy, I feel that I should do things myself and I grew a deeper sense of responsibility in that way. I think there’s a need to be more proactive. And I plan on prudently moving forward one step at a time with an appropriate amount of nervousness. Because this is the process of starting from the beginning, I am very careful about every decision.

What factors influenced your decision the most?

Feeling/intuition. I have a feeling of whether I think I should do something or not.

It feels like you have a pretty good sense of the direction you want to move forward in.

I asked Jay Bum hyung why he recruited me and he said that skills were of course a factor but that I seemed like I would work hard consistently. It’s a given to be working hard on your own things but the most important thing is consistency. I've been doing that for a long time, and I'll continue to do what I've been doing.

Do you have any values that you’ve held on for a long time?

I’ve always thought that it’s important to never forget the things that I’ve done and have been doing. I debuted as GOT7. I cannot just suddenly say “I’m not an idol,” and I do not want to disappoint the fans. I’m very thankful. While promoting as part of GOT7, I never forgot the fact that I started as a b-boy at first and that I’m a person who likes hip-hop.

People’s expectations are high because of GOT7’s achievements. On one hand, there must be people viewing you thinking ‘let's see how well it could go.’

I am mindful of that. But it’s just GOT7 JB that was that big, JAY B as an individual isn’t that great. To be honest, sometimes I think that I’m nothing. If you ask people my age which idols they know, even if many people know about GOT7, they might not know me very well. It’s important to be acknowledged for my music but I feel like I have to get my name out there first. There is someone called GOT7’s JAY B, H1GHR MUSIC’s JAY B. I feel like this is just the beginning for me.

It sounds like you are at a point where you feel the need to prove yourself. Do you not worry that fans might not be accepting if you do what you like and want to do?

Rather than being worried, I see it as something that could happen. For example, I could use profanity or harsh expressions if I feel that they’re needed for better musical completion. I can’t help it if some fans who used to like me as an idol hear that and turn their backs. I also don’t want to give up or lose my own standards because of such reactions.

I see you're very determined to make creations of your own. I heard that you're going to release a new song soon. How is it?

The title is Switch It Up. Should I say it’s close to Hip-Hop Dance? It’s a different style from what I have been making consistently under the name Def. You could say it is a little similar to the solo songs I’ve included in GOT7 albums before. I focused on the purpose of informing the public and the music scene that “I think I will do this sort of music in the future." I’m also sending a message to fans saying that I’ll be starting to promote actively again so look forward to it.

I'm curious. Is there any image that came to mind while working on it?

A sexy image. If I use Def. to freely express my personal stories in any genre, I made a distinction that JAY B does cool and sexy music. Regardless, they are both me, but JAY B is more like a fictional character who can show various sides of me.

What do you think are your strengths as an artist?

There is no such thing. I never thought that an artist should be a certain type of way. I think an artist is one who lives the same life as others, but feels differently, and knows how to express that well. As a matter of fact, anyone can do that. Even everyday office workers, when their stress piles and piles and they scribble down their emotions then toss the paper out, I think that can be a way of art too.

I like that. In any form, what do you want to talk about the most now?

That’s what I’m contemplating a lot right now. I think I’ve been pouring out too much. When writing songs, making the melody or arranging the music isn’t that hard but I don’t know what to write about. The same goes for coming up with titles too. No matter how hard I try to come up with an idea, I can’t think of one. I just think, “ I guess it'll just come out gradually.”

Not as JAY B but as Lim Jaebeom, what have you been thinking about or trying to do?

I try to think positively.

Ah not long ago, we saw you posted on your Instagram “Let’s try to think positively.”

I had quite a lot of worries and a negative mindset. A lot of people may live with unnecessary worries but I’m a little worse. I guess it’s my nature. So I try my best to relax my heart/mind and say “it’s good,” “everything will be okay.”

In introspection, what is something that you are most satisfied with?

That’s hard. No matter how hard I think about it, I feel like there's nothing I like about myself at the moment.

Why? Did something change?

No, it’s not that. Even with one thing, one day you could like it and another day you could dislike it. It’s natural to change your mind. So when I speak, I often use the terms “always” and “at the moment.” Anyways, it’s not that I think that my current self is completely bad, but I’m not satisfied to the point where I would go “wow.”

Then, among the various images that you embody, which do you feel is the piece of clothing that fits perfectly?

I think naturally, the clothing of the name Lim Jaebeom is the most natural and comfortable. Because I’ve got a good hold of the side that is most like me, there can exist Def., JAY B of GOT7 and JAY B of H1GHR MUSIC. Oh, I could explain it like this. If Lim Jaebeom is the earth, just as there exists oceans, mountains, and cities within it, there are various sides of myself that are making up my life.

What will happen to GOT7 in the future?

We probably will not be able to promote as actively as before, but the members and I are trying our best to do anything. I often look up and watch videos of when we were promoting and I miss the GOT7 from those days. The overflowing passion and energy as well. Looking back, it was really fun. It's similar to the feeling of reminiscing about school days.

What did you gain personally from the past 7 years promoting as GOT7?

Should I say, I think I’ve gained expertise? People around me say I’ve become much more relaxed now. But I still get nervous. I was nervous even before today’s shoot. But in turn, I’ve gained ways to overcome the nerves. I guess that comes to show that I’ve become experienced

What kind of person does Lim Jaebeom want to be?

I wish I could be endlessly kind and do only good things, but in reality, that’s impossible. As you live you could unintentionally make mistakes and cause disappointment. Nevertheless, I definitely do not want to become a shrewd person, I despise being scheming and fooling people. I don’t want to be that kind of person and neither do I want to be on the receiving end. But it’s still a bit of a mystery if it’s okay to say "I'm going to be this kind of person." Because as I mentioned before, my current feelings and thoughts change frequently just as trends do.

I guess those words right there can change too.

That’s right. That's why I'm cautious about doing interviews. If I talk about something, there will be articles pouring out that say JAY B said this and JAY B said that. Although we’re doing an interview today like this, if I was asked the same question tomorrow, I could have a different response.

How should we wrap up this interview for you to sleep soundly?

This was the story of Lim Jaebeom on May 4th, 2021. I think this will be okay.

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JAY B Interview [HYPEBEAST]

From GOT7 to H1GHR MUSIC’s JAY B

On the 11th of May, it was announced that GOT7’s leader JAY B had joined H1GHR MUSIC. Ever since his time in JYPE, Jay B has been taking on the responsibility of writing lyrics and composing songs for albums, even participating as a producer. On Soundcloud, he has released 5 mixtapes under the name Def., showing his ambition as a solo musician in various instances. That’s why the fact that he did not join a KPOP entertainment company but instead joined H1GHR MUSIC is not a particularly surprising thing. However, it’s no lie that this will bring a huge change to his career as an artist. <HYPEBEAST> met with JAY B and had a talk about the reason he decided to move (to H1GHR MUSIC), his new single ‘Switch It Up’, his future activities as well as his ambition.

HYPEBEAST: You’re known for being on “team mint chocolate”. You even left comments about it on <HYPEBEAST>’s instagram page.

JAY B: I like the way the flavour is pungent yet wrapped up in chocolate. I don’t really like plain chocolate. I like it when something is added to it, such as chocolate milk or white chocolate, but when I had mint chocolate for the first time, it was really revolutionary. After that, I’ve been enjoying eating it.

HB: It’s still something that sparks a lot of debate. There are also a lot of products released aimed to spark controversy.

JAY B: There’s something I always say. If I am eating it well and I like it, I just hope that you won’t say things like “why would you eat that?” to me. If you’re enjoying your food and then someone next to you says that sort of thing, you’d lose your appetite, right? Just don’t say that kind of thing to someone who’s eating. Let’s love one another!

HB: Your group, GOT7, left JYP Entertainment after 7 years. How did you feel promoting without a company for the past few months?

JAY B: I feel the same now. It’s more fun. Personally, one of the reasons why I decided to leave JYP was because I wanted to take on more challenges. Maybe it’s because of that but the time I spent as a kind of freelancer felt really new. Even though I won’t be able to know everything about what kind of system I’ll be working in, I got to learn about it roughly and gained a more serious attitude regarding work. I also felt a sense of pride and that it was precious.

HB: Out of the ‘challenges’ you mentioned, your photo exhibition was one of them, right? We heard that you like taking pictures.

JAY B: Even this morning, I saw a pigeon spread only one side of its wings. I’ve never seen that before, so I wanted to take a picture of it, but in a short moment it sensed that I was there and flew away. I’m the kind of person who takes a lot of pictures of those little moments. In that way, I got to hold a photo exhibition too. Honestly, I was embarrassed to do the exhibition. I was just going to try to do it personally as a small thing with the pictures I took myself, but JYPE said “let’s do it even better”, and as we exchanged ideas, the scale got a bit larger.

HB: Is there a particular theme that you like when taking pictures?

JAY B: I’m the kind of person who comes up with (themes) as I take the pictures. As I am taking pictures of something, thoughts like “ah, it would be fun to hold exhibitions with this kind of pictures” come to mind. For my first exhibition, I took pictures revolving around the theme of ‘loneliness’, ‘living alone’, and ‘even if you are living alone, you need someone by your side’. It was mainly involving people/figures, but I actually prefer taking pictures of landscapes or larger compositions.

HB: In the past, you’ve said “I think my next album will be a product that includes the loneliness felt in life”. Is it related to your first photo exhibition <ALONE>?

JAY B: There’s no relation between the two. I wanted to work out all the feelings I had after being under a lot of pressure as I lived my life. Putting aside whether the album is good or not, I think it will be an album where I honestly share what I felt when I felt pressured. I don’t know whether or not it will be released, and if it does, I don’t know in what form it will be released in, but for now I’ve just made the album with this theme. It might sound boring, but it contains a lot of my honest thoughts.

HB: We don’t know when or how, but it will probably be released through H1GHR MUSIC now right? After your contract ended with JYP, you probably received offers from various places, why did you choose H1GHR MUSIC?

JAY B: I’m well aware of the fact that I was protected by the fence called JYP. But as I mentioned previously, I left JYP because I wanted to try and experience something on my own. I also had doubts regarding whether I was an artist who could bring in as much profit as the company wanted. I think that changing my image in order to earn a profit is something that I’ve done a lot in the past. After leaving the company, I received offers from multiple places, and some were really good companies too. However, the most important thing was that it had to be a company that I could exchange opinions and create with. I think H1GHR MUSIC matched up with that the best.

HB: As the field of your promotions change, it will probably come with some concerns as well.

JAY B: I’m the kind of person who worries a lot and is cautious. My own concerns aside, I was really worried about whether H1GHR MUSIC’s image would be damaged because I joined. I thought people might say that an idol joining would muddy the waters* (*ruin the label’s image). No matter if there’s a good or bad reaction, H1GHR MUSIC has already accomplished things, and I would be a new addition. On top of that, I’m not someone who is just starting to make music. I’m making a new image based on the one I already had. Even so, just this once, I wanted to make a decision that was for myself. That’s why I was even more cautious with each and every step.

HB: Is the title of your new single ’Switch It Up’ referring to the changes you are going through?

JAY B: When I came up with the title, I did think that it was possible to give it that sort of meaning. I wanted to express a basic love story while also including the meaning of switching up my life. However, Jay Park hyung gave me some advice, saying that rather than doing that, it might be better for me to naturally blend in what I’ve already been doing. Following that advice, even though the title itself carries the meaning of change, the lyrics are just about love.

HB: How was your first production at H1GHR MUSIC?

JAY B: I had a lot of concerns and was worried. After I made the decision to join H1GHR MUSIC, I told Jay hyung that I wanted to release a song or an album quickly. It just so happened Cha Cha Malone was back in Korea, so we aligned our schedules and produced songs together. Everything happened naturally. Jay hyung said that I shouldn’t go all out from the beginning, and that it’s more important to keep going steadily. I agree with that. I’m satisfied with the result too. I worry a lot so I’m the type to ask around for opinions, but everyone said it was good. But honestly, I’m not sure how the public will react to it. (laughs)

HB: Sokodomo’s feature was really impressive, how did he end up participating in the song?

JAY B: The funny thing is, it really came about naturally too. When I went to the studio, sokodomo was there and he asked if he could stay while we were working on our songs, so we said it was okay. As we worked on songs like that, after I finished up my recording, sokodomo suddenly went into the recording studio. I was wondering “what’s going on?”, but what sokodomo showed us was really good. Turns out, while I was recording, he came up with some ideas and asked if it was okay if he tried it out which I didn’t hear. But what sokodomo came up with was a style that I couldn’t express well. And so right there and then, I cautiously asked if he would be willing to feature in the song, and he agreed without hesitation. That part was so good that I even thought “I can’t be eaten by (overshadowed) sokodomo”. Haha.

HB: In the past, you were a B-boy, and even in GOT7 you received a lot of attention for your dancing. So we were wondering if we would get to see you dance to ’Switch It Up’.

JAY B: You’ll be able to see it through the live clip that will be released at the same time as the single. There are various elements in the live clip. First of all, I tried really hard to make it look cool. I sang live with sokodomo too. I think there’s a lot to see. The dance comes on at the very end. I thought that since I’m a performer, I should dance too. Honestly, at first when I listened to ‘Switch It Up’, I thought it would be kind of hard to dance to it. But even so, I have to dance. Other artists are cool too, but I think Chris Brown is really cool. He dances and sings at the same time really well. Because dance was my beginning, and I gained interest in singing later on and ended up working hard at it, I can’t let go of dance.

HB: Do you have any plans or ideas for the next album you’ll release through H1GHR MUSIC?

JAY B: I think that I have to move quickly. I’ll have to wait and see what I’ll end up with, but for now, I think it’s closer to a chill vibe. ‘Switch It Up’ was chill, but it still had a kind of energy to it. Rather than that, I think it will probably be the kind of music that is suitable to listen to while going for a drive. I want to show music that’s groovier and more sensual as much as possible. But I still don’t know. It’s possible that the company might say “let’s go for pop.” I want to create things together with the company, so I’m open to accommodating their opinions for a couple songs.

HB: You’re also promoting with the name Def. and not Jay B. Why did you come up with the name Def.?

JAY B: Actually, even in the early days of GOT7, I didn’t feel any attachment to the name JB. I felt really strongly that it was a name that someone else came up with. I’m more comfortable with people calling me by my birth name, Jaebeom, too. Of course, I like it now. I wanted to separate Jay B and Def., that’s why they are separated. When I was in JYP, I got permission to release my music on Soundcloud, but I couldn’t release albums separately. So I released all the music that I couldn’t release as JB through Def. For now, I decided I would make music that people could approach more comfortably under the name Jay B, and I would release things that are more to what I want to do through Def. I’m not sure how it will end up in the future though.

HB: Listening to the music under these two names, there is quite a difference. The music you release under the name Def. has more characteristics of the neo soul genre.

JAY B: When I made <1/? Vol. 1>, I liked trap soul, so it contains a lot of that kind of music. After that as well, it mostly is filled with songs that were the style that I liked at the time. If you listen to my mixtape, excluding the intro and outro, there are about 5 songs. While I prepared those songs, I also worked on 15 songs that would be for GOT7 albums at the same time, making about 20 songs at a time. I’d work on GOT7 songs from morning till late night and if I had time, I would then work on my mixtape. That’s why they are songs that I really cherish. People might wonder why I would work so hard, but I thought that as an idol, I have to do my job well so that I can gain autonomy within the company. That’s why I worked hard and pushed myself to my limits.

HB: When will we be able to hear your music as Def.?

JAY B: Firstly, I want to get my name as Jay B out there, and later on I want to use the name Def. again when I can do what I want. Things that are more unusual, alternative, and experimental.

HB: Hearing you talk, we can really feel the love you have for music. You also seem like a realistic person.

JAY B: It’s because I feel that if I stubbornly insist on doing what I want to do and it doesn’t turn out well, I’d get a rough reality check. I’m a cautious person, so if I persist only on what I want and then fail, I’d end up thinking that I just have no aptitude for music, and I thought that is more dangerous. If that happens, I’d feel sorry for the music that I like and I might even think that there was something wrong with the music or genres that I like. People might say that that’s “not real”, but it’s “real” to me. It’s just my way of living.

HB: You’re currently also in the crew ‘ØFFSHORE.’ What kind of crew is it?

JAY B: It’s a place where people who sell songs commercially and people who make their own music gather. It started with the purpose of people with the same interests making fun music together and releasing it. Offshore has the meaning of “shore/coast”. On the shore, there are lots of living things. There are times when the waves crash but also times when it’s calm. Just like my Def. character, I think it’s a place where I can freely include things I’ve never done before. It will carry on in the future too, but we won’t have any eye-catching activities. We’ll just go on calmly.

HB: As you share your stories, we’re getting curious about Jay B as a producer too. Will we be able to hear songs that you produce for other artists someday?

JAY B: When I was in JYP, I’ve sent out songs that the publisher said would not work for GOT7. There were also songs that were selected by other people but could not be used because of my name. Now, I don’t think there will be those sorts of limitations, so I want to try producing for other people too. I don’t have confidence in being responsible for someone or nurturing trainees, though. I’m still busy trying to feed myself. But even so, I’d like to try to produce just one song for someone else. I would have a sort of image about someone, right? An image that they themselves wouldn’t even know. I think the process of trying to bring that out would be fun. Of course, I’m focused on my music now, but it would be nice if I got the chance someday.

HB: Another GOT7 member, Yugyeom, joined AOMG. Fans can’t help but look forward to the reunion of your unit ‘Jus2’.

JAY B: Since Yugyeom is in AOMG, I think that if we talk to Jay hyung, it’s possible that we will release something as Jus2. Jus2 and JJ Project both include Jay B, but they are also units that are part of GOT7. I think that if we work hard at promoting them too, fans would feel a sense of security. I think that from now on is the time when both I, as well as GOT7, have to really do well.

HB: You mentioned that you wanted to release 1 GOT7 album a year.

JAY B: I don’t know whether it will work out, but we have to try and plan for it. I’ve mentioned multiple times that GOT7 has not disbanded. I believe that I should keep my word. Right now, everyone is actually busy working on their own things. Even so, we want to try and make one song for GOT7 a month, so that we can promote about once a year.

HB: You have a strong image as a great leader and hyung in GOT7. What would you like to show as JAY B in H1GHR MUSIC?

JAY B: I would like to hear people say “ah, I guess they did a good job bringing him in”. I hope that when people listen to ’Switch It Up’, they won’t think that “Jay Park made the wrong choice this time”. I think it would be nice if people thought that I was worth anticipating. Not that they brought in some strange kid. I don’t want to get cursed at. Haha.

HB: Do you have a final goal you want to achieve as an artist?

JAY B: I don’t. I just want to keep on steadily and quietly making music. To me, saying that you want to receive some sort of reward or that you want to become something is quite vague. I just hope that I can gain the drive to keep going on steadily and continue that cycle of creation. That’s all.

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BEAUTY+ Magazine May 2021 issue featuring JAY B: The Second Act

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Among the past, present, and future, which do you think about the most?

The present. I believe that the present is the most important. The future makes you worry constantly, and the past makes you regret constantly so I try not to think about them. Now, I try to make decisions I won’t regret.

Do you think about your current state and things you want to do?

I contemplate a lot about the state of my emotions or what to do in my current situation. Ever since I was young I thought it’d be good to live like the flowing water, tranquilly. You know how water changes its state based on its surroundings. I want to be someone in the free water-like flow.

Has your life until now been like free-flowing water?

My life itself may seem spectacular, but I think the flow of my life itself has been. There was a lot I was lacking in since debuting with GOT7 but I tried my best to show a colour suitable for GOT7. I changed myself according to the container I was in, and instead of being stagnant in one place, I think I flowed here well.

You seem to be careful with choosing an agency. What factors are you contemplating about?

I think about whether I will suit the company. It might be tiring for others to see because I’m so meticulous, and I may seem selfish but I think that I should be selfish right now. My future depends on it as well as the future of the company I will be going to. I think I will have to be selfish for both sides to produce good results.

The members showed their natural sides in the Encore music video. Looking back to 7 years of GOT7’s activities, what is the most memorable moment?

Since we’re performing artists, I remember a lot of moments on stage. 2-3 years ago in Thailand we performed our solo tracks for 7 days and then performed OUT all together as a group. I think a lot about how we were all so excited to perform. I think of those times we were together as seven.

What kind of team was GOT7? Judging as a leader?

The direction of GOT7 I thought of was a fun and free-spirited team. Since Look came out, I’ve been telling the company that we “shouldn’t try too hard to set the mood or look cool. Songs with a style like Look will be our strength.” I don’t think things turned out the way I thought they would. But as you can see from our last album’s song ‘Breath,’ it feels like we went in circles and came back to our original spot. There is some regret about how it would've been good to go more in that direction, then we could’ve shown a more solidified colour. But as a result, it’s a fact that we became a team capable of pulling off various colors.

Did you make those suggestions thinking about the members, because you thought it was what set you guys apart from other groups?

I talked a lot with my members. It seemed like they had the most fun with bright, fun, and chill performances. With performances like that, we think about harmony rather than how each of us can look cool. It leaves a greater impression on the fans when we are visibly having fun.

It seems like the public has also watched over the growth of JAY B. Starting as a bboy to a main vocalist, and writing many remarkable K-pop songs. You also played a huge role in establishing GOT7’s colour. What led you to grow and develop in that way?

I thought that if I felt like I wasn’t growing, then I should quit music.

Does liking it not serve as a reason?

Because it’s my job. Being able to do what you like as a job is something to be grateful for. But if my skills don’t meet the standards and if there is no growth despite my efforts, it’s only right to do it as a hobby. I didn’t think that there was no growth when listening to my music. I thought it could work if I tried a bit more.

What was a song you feel like you reached a new level?

‘Teenager’ and ‘PAGE.’ I think the team’s color was completed with those songs. It helped me realize that I had the potential to write such songs. At first, I was persistent with sticking to my musical color. Later, I changed my thoughts and decided I should write songs suitable for GOT7. It’s something I should obviously do as a member of the team. I think that’s where ‘Teenager’ and ‘PAGE’ lined up very well.

The album 7 for 7 containing ‘Teenager’ was a turning point for GOT7. Through that album, we got the feeling that you guys found your color and most importantly, the quality of the songs written by the members was great. What happened during that time?

I think that’s when our potential exploded (laughs). GOT7 had three turning points. The first was ‘Stop Stop It.’ We heard the song and thought “Wow, this is it.” But the outfits were a bit regretful. The music and the visuals didn’t really match. We wore overalls (laughs). The second turning point was when the Flight Log trilogy was released, and the third was ‘Teenager’ of 7 for 7. That song later led to ‘Look’ and we got to sing ‘PAGE’ and ‘THURSDAY.’ Then we suddenly tried to change our direction to ‘ECLIPSE’ and ‘You Calling My Name’ but eventually ended up back to ‘Breath.’

When you listen to ‘Look’ or ‘PAGE’, do you feel like GOT7’s musical colour reflects your own preference and style? And you’ve made many GOT7 songs with ØFFSHORE crew.

It’s hard to say it wasn’t reflected. But according to my standards, they are songs I wanted to write for the team. I talked a lot with the crew about what (kind of song) should GOT7 do and what would suit GOT7. ‘Look’ was a song that was released because the mood suited GOT7 well. After that it was ‘PAGE’ and ‘THURSDAY’. Our colour was included naturally.

The 8 members of ØFFSHORE are consistently releasing albums. How is that taking place?

We talk about what we feel and decide on a theme whenever we want to release an album. When we decide on a theme, each person would write songs relating to the theme, we select songs and release an album. The themes usually come up as we are talking casually about life. For example <Scene 1> contains the process of leaving on a trip until coming back. Rather than the lyrics, the moods of the songs are like that. When you start the trip you listen to fun songs then (we) get a little calmer as the trip comes to an end. I organised the order of the songs for <Scene 2>. When talking with friends, you usually start by talking about work then you talk about life, the future and then you end up talking about love and relationships. I organised it as that kind of story. There is no specific goal. We spend the revenue from albums on production for the next album. Because everyone in the group are people who make music, there are things that were settled music-wise through these promotions.

You must have been influenced by your friends a lot not only musically, right?

Yes, of course. Regarding life too. I listen to what my older brothers/friends and my parents have to say. I think about the stories of the people who experienced it first once again. One older friend said “We are not doing this for a huge goal, don’t get stressed and let’s just make music.” When I was pondering about how to do better, I heard that and it hit me. Should I say, those words painted my life with colour. I felt like working with energy and strength didn't suit me at the time.

Is it true that you have made 3 albums? Do you only work on songs every day?

Yes. I usually stay in the studio when I can't do my hobby. And since the people I meet are friends who do music too. I don’t know if I can release an album but I’m preparing and working on it.

What kind of albums are they?

In the past, I made powerful “performance-type” songs, but for this album the mood is calmer and the sound is minimal. There is an acoustic feel too. There is a soft tender album, a sad album and a melancholic album too.

Where did the desperation come from?

The desperation of life. I can’t talk about it in detail but there was a topic I really wanted to talk about when I made the album. It could become an album that people frown upon. But, for the music I do alone, I thought I should include honest stories that match my situation.

Did you write about the pain and difficulties you’ve felt all this time? On the surface, you seem to be a recognised leader of a successful idol group, but you must have faced difficulties.

Yes. It’s one part of my life too. Looking back, the difficulties were caused by my own tendencies rather than external factors.

Is it because of the perfectionism you push onto yourself? It seems like the uncertainty and fear contributed to creating your current self.

Yes, I’ve never thought of myself as a perfectionist but people around me often tell me so. They must have a reason for saying that so I ended up acknowledging it myself. I was really ambitious with GOT7 too so I felt a lot of disappointment and stress. I work hard because I know if I don’t, it’ll come back to me as regret. It’s okay to look back to times when I didn’t know well enough and think, “I should’ve done this, I was naive.” What I hate is doing just enough because of reasons like lack of stamina despite knowing what I need to do and knowing that I’m not yet satisfied.

Until now, you’ve made music with the name Def. and through the JUS2 comeback, you also let us hear dreamlike songs from a baritone. Escaping from the category of idol, you now need to create a new identity – is there a kind of music you would like to do fresh?

It’s hard to say it rashly now but, whatever I do, I want to do it properly and solidly. I do prefer a relaxed and easygoing mood, but when it comes to music genres, R&B, hip hop, urban and pop will definitely be the groundwork. However, I do hope that my image will not be fixed to one (genre). It’s no fun to keep doing the same kind of music. And I’m sure there are times when I’ll have to become a little wilder. It’d be great if (I had) a free image. I also hope it’s an image that I won’t be embarrassed of. After coming to a new company and releasing an album, if it doesn’t do well, I think it would be right for me to leave.

Aren’t you fearing failure too much? How would it be possible to achieve what you wish in one go?

Of course, I’m scared. I’m very afraid of failure. Naturally, it won’t be possible to succeed in one shot, but I do have the standard of my Maginot line*. That is what I am referring to. I am usually the type that thinks of the negative things first. It’s not good to be unprepared for the worst-case scenario.

*Maginot line – taken from the fortifications that created the French line of defence, now coming to mean “a defensive barrier or strategy that inspires a false sense of security”

You’ve said that GOT7 has not disbanded, however since all the members are under new companies, coming back together as GOT7 will not be an easy thing to achieve. What kind of method are you thinking of?

I’ve talked a lot with the members. It’s our goal to write one song each month for GOT7. If it’s 1 year, then that’s 12 songs. All our members write songs, so if each one of us does that, then we can accumulate a lot of songs. Everyone is in different companies which will have their own situations, so I can’t make promises for certain, but our goal is to release one album every year. It would be great for that to happen, and I personally think that it should happen. Because that is the minimum courtesy we should show to our fans. It would be even better if we could have a stage.

It would be a new concept.

We heard that the release of our song ‘Encore’ was in an unprecedented manner, and this made my sense of duty and responsibility bigger. Because the steps we take in the future could influence the direction that others may take in the future too. I thought it was the end, but it’s only just the beginning,

Amongst your many hobbies, is there anything you would like to recommend?

Camping. Activities such as setting up tents and cooking really make you think. Even just sitting down in a chair surrounded by nature is really great. Waking up to the sounds of birds singing is amazing; the sound of water running too. Recently, I bought a folding furnace and create my own little fire space. It could be seen as something embarrassing but while having the fire there, if negative thoughts come up, I write it down and then burn it in the fire. If you think that camping may be tiring, glamping would be good too.

Since the name of the magazine is Beauty+, I wanted to ask, is there something that you thought was beautiful recently?

People passed by me laughing and making some noise, and as I saw that, I thought that laughter was something really beautiful. I realised why smiling and laughing is a beautiful thing. It’s not just laughing or smiling, but the emotions that encompass that are really so beautiful. Everything natural is beautiful.

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KNIGHT Magazine March 2021 Issue featuring JAY B

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JAY B: Back to the starting point, to set off again

At first sight, Jay B does not seem to have the looks of a popular “Flower Boy”; he has single eyelids typical in Korean boys, and the corners of his eyes crescent up with warmth and pureness as he smiles, drawing people close to him. “Sexy”, “Steady”, “Introverted”，“Warm”，“Sharp” and “Domineering” are all words fans use to describe him. These seemingly unrelated characteristics come together in Jay B and sparks a charisma that is unique to him.

9 years on since debut, he is an all-rounder who sings, dances and composes and his vibrant abilities are obvious to all. However, the entertainment industry is a place that is never short of talent and worthy competitors. Being GOT7’s leader and facing the responsibilities and stress, he did not go down an easy path. Through the endurance, he figured out his own direction of growth and pace - one that is neither nervous or rushed but instead calm and steady. The start of 2021 ushered in the end of his artistic contract and signing new companies, but that did not affect his pace; he made a comeback with his members, writing songs and preparing for his solo album, continuing to do what he is good at, facing the odds calmly and confidently, “2021 to me is a brand new start; I will return to the starting point and start anew.”

Embracing the essence, upholding greatness

Looking through Jay B’s portfolio, he went through many profile changes in the early years. From being an aspiring B-boy, to debuting as an actor, as a boy group duo JJ Project, and 2 years later debuting as GOT7 leader. At every stage, he did his best in whatever he wanted to do. Grabbing every opportunity and going forward earnestly. For dance, he once gave up on his studies and joined a professional dance group very early on. After debuting as a leader, in order to shoulder the responsibilities, he reigned in on his youthful flippance and impetuousness and learned to be tolerant. Through several details, he is managing well. When appearing on variety shows as a group, he made efforts to ensure that every member had the chance to showcase their talents. Before showcases, he is obviously nervous himself but would never forget to remind the others to drink up. He even prioritized group activities over his own, concertedly rejecting solo activities arranged by the company. Till date, he is still the one with the least solo activities. “Instead of myself, it would be better for the other members to begin their solo activities first.”

He is clear-cut and is never trapped between choosing one thing over the other. As a trainee, he also experienced a rebellious phase where he wanted to give up. When he did not know what he wanted, he would follow his heart. He once wrote on SNS “Do whatever you want. If you really love something, then follow your heart and do it.” His motivation sets him on a simple path; start off with love, and put in all his effort into it, working hard to hand in his best submission. He assigned the name Def. to his solo writing, which holds the meaning of “the best, the greatest of all”. Years ago, he had said in a variety show, “When I grow a little older, I must become a truly cool celebrity, and a multi-talented artist.” At that time, when faced with many fresh opportunities, he eagerly leapt forward to try them out, to bloom from all corners. Later, interviewers asked him what his future plans are for the next 5 years, and he said, “Definitely to continue my music-related work, and if my body allows me to, I will continue dancing.” And now, his dreams have more definitively settled on the area of creative music composing, hence, when asked whether he would consider moving into acting again, he said, “Now I can’t fully embody and express a character, but I think I should learn and understand deeply before going into acting. Learning to have restraint and storing one’s potential will help with a better start.

I will open up my heart

Some say the creative must embrace change at all times and maintain a keenness for observation; similarly, Jay B’s awareness of the world is astute and meticulous. He observes life through film lenses, and reflects upon his own feelings in the process. “Through the photos I take, I discovered that my photos are people-centric, and I often am curious about what they are thinking, how they are feeling at that very moment.” The happiness and sorrows of people often differ from one another, but they always leave marks. He likes to record down his surroundings, the people around him and the banalities of everyday life, and incorporate them into his creative works. For example, when writing the song “Rainy”, he laid out photos that he took on a rainy day on the floor of his studio, began arranging and rearranging them, and pondering over the sequences. Thus led to the birth of a rainy love story.

Whether it is on stage or composing music, the ever-changing styles he expresses are undoubtedly based on thoughts and experiences in life. In addition to photography, reading books, watching movies and having conversations with people who have experienced life are all some ways in which he draws inspiration from. “In the future I would like to ponder over everything that I experience genuinely in my life, and describe my true thoughts and feelings. It may not necessarily have to be positive; sometimes it can also be a form of relief by expressing the negativity in a straightforward manner.”

Having been in the spotlight of the entertainment industry for many years, he is no stranger to receiving criticisms, yet he always digests it quietly. His warm, honest aura, along with his sensitivity and sympathetic nature, creates a juxtaposition in his personality. On the performing stage, he is cool and powerful, as if he has an unlimited source energy waiting to be released. In everyday life, the same Jay B he stores that energy and softens up, creating an entirely different image. He is used to treating others with kindness, and knows how to live as himself: “Instead of paying attention to the criticism and living like someone else, I would rather be myself and accept the criticism.” He loves life, and likes to play with his three cats. He remembers a funny incident, “One of my cats likes to lick the carpet, so there was one time I accidentally stepped on the carpet and almost fell.” Like many young folks, during his leisure time, he reads and sleeps to relieve stress. When his schedule is packed, he would take a stroll at the working site, sometimes taking photos and videos and sharing them along the way. He has his own world, but it is not locked up at all; it is wide open and welcome for everyone to visit. There was once where he read a word in a book that reminded him of b-boying, so he simply left the house and b-boyed along the streets, posting a clip of it on SNS. He thinks that the name that Chinese fans call themselves sounds nice, but he also likes calling everyone “best friend”. Realizing he might sound impolite, he carefully added that it does not mean he does not like the former, just like an old friend with no filter who says what they want but never fails to consider your feelings.

Tackling the unknown is full of delight

“Unknown challenges, to me, are very interesting. I find tackling new things to be a really great thing.” In this new year, with a new company and new plans, Lim Jaebeom has started on his journey of transformation. Taking on a path that he has to take alone, even though he may still be adapting to this new identity and role, “I am really alone now, it feels fascinating yet a little awkward.” He understands to cherish, and wishes to continue making even greater music for the group. He also looks forward dearly for his music to find a place of its own in the music sphere. Being faced with the challenges that await him, he is eager to create a world of his own. At a certain program where he was asked by his members, “Are you happy?”, he hesitated and replied: “I don’t know.” In fact, he is just like the music that he writes - it does not shock or excite but you will never get bored of it after repeated listens; the kind of music he pursues is not one with intricate formal design or various showy techniques, but one that expresses of real and honest emotions triggered by real and honest events.

As he faces the ebb and flow of the tide calmly and inches closer to his dreams with each step, he is still the young boy he was before, fiery passion in his gaze, sincerely embracing change, maturing and growing through it. Perhaps he might not know when his personal happiness will arrive, but he has never stopped looking for it. For his era is imminent.

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THE STAR Magazine April 2021 Issue featuring JAY B

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GOT7’s eternally sincere leader JAY B. A friendly interview where you can feel his warm-heartedness.

*This interview was done in informal language to give off the feeling of two friends chatting*

It has been a while since we last met for GOT7’s feature in 2017.

Right, hi. I’m JAY B. Nice to meet you. Have you eaten?

JAY B has been chosen to be on the cover of THE STAR’s 8th anniversary issue.

Dobby is free now. (Laughs). I’m a freelancer now but I still can’t believe the fact that I was chosen to be on the cover of THE STAR’s anniversary issue. I’m so thankful to THE STAR for choosing me to be on the cover so I worked extra hard during the shoot.

How are you doing these days? We’re curious to know what you have been up to.

A freelancer’s daily life is always similar. I work when there is work and rest when there isn’t. I was busy recently organising this and that to release GOT7’s digital single ENCORE. I took the lead and there were many things I needed to figure out such as paperwork. So I was very proud. The members have all joined agencies but I want to take a little more time and think about it carefully before choosing. I’m still a freelancer.

Does the freelancing life suit you?

I don’t know if it suits me but it’s fun. Now work-related calls come to me directly, so I would be asleep then receive a call. I’d go “Ah I fell asleep for a moment, sorry. What is this about?” (Laughs). Since I do even these kinds of small communications myself, it’s nice and fascinating to realise the value of work and opportunities. If I didn’t have this time and experience, I think I might have not realised the value of work as much. I used to be on edge at times when the managers used to tell me things in the past. But now that I’ve learnt how much processing has been done before the information reached me, I feel sorry. Now I have a heart full of gratitude for opportunities.

I don’t know if it’s because you’re a freelancer now, but you seem much brighter than before.

Dobby is free now. (Laughs) I’m joking. Of course it was very helpful having a company. But now that I do everything myself, I feel more satisfied. I enjoy it.

The GOT7 members have all started solo activities. It must not have been easy for everyone, how did you come to your decision?

Right. It definitely was not easy. The seven of us researched a lot so that we can continue as GOT7 together. But then we thought that we should broaden our view so each of us could end up in a better situation. In the process, what we each wanted changed a little and, there is a future that each person dreams of right? The company said we did everything we could do on our part and that they will cheer us on in the future, that made me feel proud. We are also very thankful to the company. I felt that we received a lot of protection under a large umbrella. After all, the company is like the mother that gave birth to GOT7, so I’m thankful to them and respect them. I also thought a lot and looked into a lot of things about how to continue as GOT7. I also went to the president and asked him for advice, and I greeted and thanked Jinyoungie hyung for everything.

While preparing for new activities, what was the thing most discussed amongst the members?

“So what is it that you want to do?” “So what do you want to do?” We asked that a lot. So everyone said “We have to do it" So I asked again “No, not 'I have to', but do you want to do this? Or do you not want to do this?” If you are going to do something, you should do it properly, right? If you are not going to do something with an active attitude, I think it’s better to not do it. So we all came together and decided to give it a try.

It’s clear that you are GOT7’s leader.

One advice the company president told me was that my talent and effort as a leader starts now. Personally handling matters related to our recent digital single, I felt this “Taking the lead as a leader, I need to really work hard.” There was a lot of pressure, but if I don’t do it, who would. It pushed me to work hard.

You mentioned very clearly in your social media livestream that “GOT7 did not disband.” I felt your affection towards the team, what does GOT7 mean to JAY B?

One extremely important thing in my life. Actually, it’s an indispensable part. I’m thankful for the fact that our team exists. You have to know that because GOT7 existed, we individually exist too. It wouldn't matter if my beginning was as a solo, but my beginning was as GOT7. That's what made me who I am now.

How is Lim Jaebeom different as JAY B within GOT7, JJ Project, Jus2 and ØFFSHORE?

Comprehensively they’re all sides of me but if I have to split them, they would be a novel vibe versus an essay vibe. ØFFSHORE and Def. are all about music I like, regardless of genres, and honest stories I want to tell. As for GOT7, JJ Project and Jus2, we would have a particular concept and make it a bit more fancy.

Most of the songs you have shown on SoundCloud are R&B genres with a groovy feel. Have you ever had a conflict between music you want to do and music you have to do?

I felt that I needed to work harder to prove [myself] to do what I wanted to do. I can’t always be spoon-fed. To prove [myself] I made more GOT7 tracks and sent around 15~20 demos. Later on Jinyoung hyung and the president acknowledged me and said “Jaebeom will take care of the musical aspect. You can trust him with that.” I felt really proud hearing that. I don’t really feel a sense of conflict between the musical differences. From pop and R&B to folk and modern rock, I don't want to draw lines between genres and make music that sounds good.

We are curious about the music JAY B will show alone and what you’ll pursue. What stories do you want to tell?

I want to do a variety of things. Alone, I think I will try mixing genres and do things that are fun and experimental. I can also do R&B pop or Urban genres which I’ve originally liked. But that might change later on.

Is there an artist you’d like to collaborate with in the future?

Someone with a pleasant tone to listen to. Even now, when I listen to music and I like the artist’s tone, I send them a DM asking if they’d like to collaborate. And Korea's top hip hop artist, IU-nim. Do you think it's possible? (Laughs).

Then would you like to send a message to IU?

Suddenly? Um… I will work very hard. If by chance you think my song is alright, I would love for you to add your nice voice to them. (Laughs)

An appearance that may seem cold with a tsundere charm. But what do you think your real personality is like?

I’m the type that is quiet and calm, but people close to me tell me I’m a weird person. When I cry reading a book or watching a movie, or when I get emotional they say “It’s so weird, it doesn’t suit you.”

Are you the tender type?

I think I just often get hit by waves of emotions.

We’re curious about the lifestyle you seek and your values.

To live each day without any regrets.

Is there a place you’d like to visit after COVID-19 ends?

Kyoto, Japan. It’s a place where there is a lot of Japanese heritage and it’s also pretty.

Recently you have combined your two Instagram accounts @jaybnow.hr and @def.cnvs, what was the reason?

I’m the one doing everything after all, it is just the musical name that was different. I can’t split my body into two. I realised I could combine them into one account and just show the difference within it. And as I get older, it’s hard to manage two accounts. (Laughs). Was I too honest? Now I'm confused about what's what.

Was there any other moment that made you feel old?

I don’t do much and my whole body aches. In the past, my body wouldn’t get affected by the weather. Now when the weather is gloomy my back hurts and my knees go numb. (Laughs).

I can see that you’re interested in artistic aspects such as photography, painting and fashion etc. Do these things influence your music?

Of course. They affect the way you live in itself. I’m a person who wants to express and leave behind what I feel. Calling myself an artist feels somehow cocky.

What are you interested in recently?

It’s not art but I’m interested in moving around. Living as a freelancer, I spent more time lying down at home, but now I need a fast-paced daily life. I try to wake up in the morning to eat breakfast and nutritional supplements then go outside to photosynthesize and soak in the world. Everyone has to keep moving. (Laughs).

Are you interested in fashion and lifestyle curation and design etc?

I don’t think I’m a person who dresses up exceptionally well, but if someone asks I’d be willing to help.

What would you introduce as JAY B’s preference?

Freedom. Regarding fashion too, I liked vintage and grunge styles but recently I’m interested in work look and amecage styles. My preference keeps changing. I can't define myself clearly either, but I like the sense of being free.

What inspires you?

Many situations and people, my experiences as well as indirect experiences.

How do you have an indirect experience?

Watching movies and reading books. Nowadays I read song lyrics and unfold the scenes in my head. I try to think of various points of view in these one-act plays.

To JAY B, love is?

Nonexistent. A moment. I don’t know. As you live life, I think falling in love is a momentary emotion. If it lasts long, I think it’s affection not love. I'm a person who has to talk about love, but sometimes I wonder if it’s okay to feel this way. There are also many different forms of love. The love that my parents give me and the love that my fans send me. I’m thankful for everything.

While promoting for 10 years, what was the happiest moment and most lacking point?

I feel like every moment until now has been somehow lacking. Whenever you look back you end up thinking “I should’ve done better back then.” I think everyone feels that way. But I never regret those times I’ve spent. The happiest instance was when I spotted my parents at a fanmeeting and ran to them and held them while singing. It felt like I was boasting to my fans “These people are my father and mother,” and it also felt like I was showing my parents how I was receiving that many fans’ love and support. I'm thankful that the fans looked at my family happily at that moment.

Have you ever had a slump?

I don't think about something if I think I'm going to fall into something serious, but I'm the type who gets stressed out to do something new.

You are loved not only in Korea but also abroad, have you ever thought about why your fans like you so much?

A lot. I just don't understand. I'm not even popular among my friends... Why on earth?

Think of at least one thing.

Maybe it’s because I worked hard steadily? To be honest, during the past 10 years I have never not tried my best on stage. I can say this with confidence. I’m thankful to be able to do what I like as a job. I have told the members about this previously, I’m sorry for not being affectionate to fans onstage. It’s my nature so I can’t help it. But I have never been indifferent as a singer onstage, that is a fact.

Your bucket list that you surely want to achieve this year?

Being healthy mentally and physically. Since the members have started their solo activities this year, I think I should release an album as well.

Any words for the readers?

Everyone, I’m not saying this as a formal greeting but I really want to say thank you. Hmm… How should I put this? Don’t worry since we are not disbanding. That’s why I tried hard to release the digital single. Continuing on I’m going to try my best to do as much as I can. You might feel disappointed at times along the way, and I apologize in advance for that. But what I can promise is that I’m going to do my best. Thank you so much for supporting me for 10 years. You all know this already, but I’m not so good at things like sending hearts and saying thanks affectionately. I just want to speak sincerely. Thank you so much. I hope everyone will be more happy, not just because you like and support us… I could sound arrogant saying it like this but... I hope our fans are sturdy people who will find their own small sources of happiness in their daily lives even if that isn’t us. And I hope everyone is happy. I’m so thankful and I want to ask you to trust me.

Lastly let us know your future plans.

We will try our best to match our times and do GOT7, JJ Project and Jus2 etc. no matter what. Even if our times don’t match somehow, we’ll try our best to gather even 4 or 5 people and return, so don’t worry. And Dobby is free now. (Laughs). I will do my best in everything. I've made a lot of songs and I'm diligently working on songs right now too, so look forward to it. You’ll be able to listen to it soon. Thank you. This has been GOT7 JAY B. Please give lots of love to The Star’s April issue!

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JAY B is free and starting again from scratch. That is what JAY B has in mind. GOT7’s leader announced that he would be leaving JYPE as the group stays together. JAY B is preparing to debut as a solo musician while planning to also release mixtapes and hold exhibitions as Def. We had a chat with JAY B, who has gained more freedom and strength, at the swimming pool about courage, depression, literature and aspirations.

Did you come here alone?

Yes. I took a taxi here. I was the type to go around freely even when I was in JYPE but catching the taxi to work this time around felt new.

All GOT7 members decided to leave JYP but stay together as a group. As a leader, you needed to make a decision, right?

Although we ended up leaving JYPE, we wanted to continue as GOT7. We all agreed to leave [JYPE] and try it between ourselves.The product made from me taking responsibility/taking charge was the single 'Encore’ that was released not too long ago. I was involved in the whole process with a new record label. I was happy to see a good response [to the single]. It was lacking in some areas but I was just very proud that we were able to show a different step. Since we showed through this single that “we did not disband”, what’s next is more important. When we left JYPE, Director Jung Wook mentioned "Your role as a leader starts now." I'm realizing it now.

”I wanted to learn everything about the process of releasing an album and how difficult it is. I wanted to start again from scratch.”

Your role as a leader actually starts now.

I used to find the role of a leader burdensome at times but now I feel a greater sense of responsibility. While supporting each person’s journey, I thought I needed to be the one to step up once we got back together. We also talk regularly in our group chat. Not long ago, Jackson went to China. When Mark went to the USA, I could see him off but when Jackson was leaving, we couldn’t be together because of a schedule. So I told him to have a safe flight, apologised for not being able to see him off and thanked him too. He replied saying he’ll take care and be back.

What motivated you to leave the large agency you've been working with for a long time?

The thought came to mind suddenly as we were promoting as GOT7. Am I taking all these benefits I get for granted? When a schedule is released I just do it, and when they ask me to confirm things I do, but what kind of long process has it gone through before it came to me? Who sends a request and how is it processed? Why am I only waiting until it reaches me and simply watching it unfold? I wanted to be directly involved in that process. I wanted to learn everything about the process of releasing an album and how difficult it is. I want to be humble and start from the bottom again.

Didn't you need the courage?

Of course I did. I was also afraid. My position has risen to all the way up here, but when it comes to my actual knowledge, I think I'm only down there. I was afraid that the difference would feel too big once I left the company. But I think I would have been more afraid if I stayed at JYPE. Since that difference would have grown bigger and bigger. My real self is here, so I should face it head-on a little faster. That's what I thought.

As JAY B or as Def. who releases mixtapes and holds exhibitions, you must have had the desire to do something new.

I want to do research and build it up step by step without haste. JAY B will show hip hop and RnB music that appeals to the general public and Def. will do activities that Def. wants to do. It could be mixtapes or exhibitions, or other different kinds of fictions. Def. is the nickname I used as a bboy before I became a trainee. It’s like air floating about freely. It could be house or soul or acoustic or even modern rock. In a way, you can say that Def. is close to my “main self” but since I debuted as JAY B, I’ll also show a devoted side of myself through JAY B. I want to be a person who can do both what he has to do and what he wants to do freely.

Listening to your mixtapes, and hearing that you like the styles of D’Angelo and Ray Charles, you seem to be attached to the Southern US rhythm and blues and soul music.

I do like them a lot. I like the entire hip-hop culture that originated from there. That culture also includes DJing, graffiti and even bboying. Since I started as a bboy, I would look up older videos to watch, study the culture and also look into what each dance move symbolizes, with my bboying crew and that's how I became fascinated. What captivated me the most was their obstinacy. I felt respect towards the conviction and obstinacy they carried with their culture.

Is that mood still incorporated in your music and dance?

Yes. For example, I don’t think choreography is dance. I think dancing is when music plays and you like the rhythm and start humming and bobbing your head and moving your body. I think dancing is a free act you do out of enjoyment.

What was the reason you joined an idol group after starting out as a bboy?

I gained an interest in music too, not just dancing. When I was young, I listened to D’Angelo’s music and wanted to become a singer like him. But I was rebellious when I first joined JYPE. Haha. I was even suspended for a month once as a trainee. I definitely said hello but they said I didn’t so they said "If you're going to be stubborn, then go home" and me with my young heart replied “Then I shall head home.” and left. Then I met up with my bboying crew after a long time, and in just a few months it turned into a different world. The crew members were above me and I was worried because I could feel myself far away by myself. Should I go back to bboying? Should I continue as a trainee? In the end, I wanted to do my very best in whatever I chose so I decided to focus on becoming a singer. Since I wanted to do music, it was a choice I made with no regrets.

You started as a dancer and ended up as a main vocalist. What was music to you back then?

It was a challenge. Trainees are divided into singing and dancing. I joined as a dancer but what I wanted to do was become a singer and not just do dance. But since I was put into the dancing division, I worked even harder with singing to break that prejudice. I often felt defeated. I still feel defeated with singing. Haha. But music is about endless research. Now it’s more about research than studying.

You grew up as an only child to your parents who did farming?

I was an ordinary kid. I enjoyed Haruki’s Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage and thought the “colourless” kid was just like me. I was a calm kid who helped his parents with their farm work. I don’t know if it’s because I don’t have any older siblings but they said I used to talk to myself a lot. My mother said there was a way she would know if I was home or not. If I was home, she would hear me talk to myself and be like “Oh really?” “Yes really” haha.

It’s extraordinary to read Haruki at that age.

There was an older friend that I knew and he was really cool. He looked really cool reading on the bus with his legs crossed. He said “Hey, Read a book and build up some knowledge.” As I was trying to be cool like him, I gained a favourite author and started reading more since I enjoyed it.

What kind of books do you like?

When I was a teenager I often read Kafka On The Shore. It felt like Kafka was just like me, and so while reading it, I even cried. The style of Murakami Radio was also interesting. The ending phrase “But I like that more…” was very witty. I’m collecting books from secondhand bookstores from authors who won the Young Author awards. I like Lee Jang-wook's short story Byeon Hee-bong. The main character knows the actor Byun Hee-bong, but the world doesn't know him. He would ask "Don't you know Byun Hee-bong from the movie The Host?" But no one knows. I like stories that don’t intend to be funny but they end up making me giggle.

What do you read these days?

I try to read poetry. I purchased and read the first volume that appeared on Moonji’s Poetry Collection, but it has too many Hanja characters. Haha. I started with Munhwak’s Poetry Collection. I have volumes 1 to 85. I also read poet Park Joon's collection of poems and poet Lee Eun-gyu's Affectionate Name. I even underlined and wrote things down.

Among the idols and musicians I’ve met, I think you are the most extensive reader.

We went on tours often and we would have a lot of time in my hotel room. When I went out I took pictures and when I stayed in my hotel room I read books. When I go on an overseas tour, I pack around 30 books in my suitcase. Then I bring back the books that left an impression on me, and those that didn’t sometimes I dispose of them there. These days, I look for independent publications too. I often look for independent publishing bookstores in Nakseongdae or Haebangchon. There are many books that contain honest stories that are not refined, and the power of those sentences is great.

How does reading influence your work?

The poetic expressions with poetic license help when writing lyrics. You read a new sentence and think “What is this expressing?” You receive inspiration from that image being expressed in a new way. I think of lyrics as poetry too. There are times I write how I feel honestly, but when I want to include a certain meaning I’d want to write the lyrics like poetry.

In your photo exhibition <ALONE> last year, you took pictures of objects and signs in the middle of the road.

Wouldn't it feel very lonely if you think about it from an object’s point of view? The camera captures just an instance but the object will stay there. I think each person has an insatiable loneliness. I like the artist Seonglib’s works, and I feel loneliness in his drawings. I don't know why I keep talking about loneliness, I guess I’m familiar with loneliness.

Seems like you take more pictures of objects and landscapes than people.

I don’t really like taking pictures of people. You can clearly see a person’s emotions in their eyes. I prefer hiding things rather than revealing them too much. I prefer objects, backgrounds, and natural objects rather than subjects that openly express 'It's me!'. Tranquil things, I like when you go past something and go “that’s how it was.” I try my best since my job requires being presented to people but that’s also how I am.

Who do you like as a movie director?

I like Woody Allen’s directing. My favourite is Match Point. It's a love story that goes beyond taboos, and it's electrifying. The face of the actor who secretly asks the reunited lover to give him her number remains in my memory for a long time. How could he direct such a real-looking, raw look in their eyes? When I was a theater and film major, I used to take directing classes rather than acting. If I were to direct a film, I would like to shoot an eccentric witty romantic comedy like Love Fiction directed by Jeon Gye-soo.

Are you self-conscious as an artist?

I’m interested in a variety of genres, and interact with crews often, but I think goofing off just because they are an artist is an arrogant attitude. Everyone is their own artist, no matter what they do, right? I'm not trying to be pretentious, I just think there's a difference in expression, and people who work in the office are also doing their own art. That’s why I’m a little shy about the title “artist.” Is there a need to be puffed up with pride because I’m an artist? I’m just a person.

While filming for “What's in my bag” and revealed your medications for depression and panic disorder. When did you face your depression?

I didn’t know I had depression. I thought I was being weak for a short while and let it pass. But on an occasion I got examined and found out I had depression. They asked how I lived by without going to the psychiatrist. I said I just thought I was the type to feel blue. Haha. I’m the type that doesn’t show [what is wrong] but they said I was in a state where I needed treatment. After going to counselling and taking medications, I’m much better now.

“I just wanted to talk about it. It may not show, but depression is both a common and dangerous illness.”

I think you’re cool for having the courage to talk about this.

I got diagnosed and looked at the people around me. There are friends who are ashamed of it and try to hide it, and there are friends who talk about it as if it’s insignificant. I just wanted to talk about it. It may not show, but it’s both a common and dangerous illness. A mental illness is an illness too. Among my fans, or those who read this interview, if there is someone who feels depressed, don’t be ashamed of it and I hope you receive treatment and overcome it. It’s not an embarrassing thing and it doesn’t need to be hidden. And I was filming content where I show what’s inside my bag; I can’t lie. I wish everyone would be healthy.

Are you bad at lying?

Yes. If I have to tell a lie, I think it’s just better to not say anything. Since I’m the type that’s honest and straightforward, I also don’t like beating around the bush.

Can you share a way one can take a step forward towards recovering from depression?

Look at the world in a broad view. Know that there are many places you haven’t been to yet and there are many things you haven’t felt yet. It's also good to take a walk and go off your usual route and take a path you've never been on. Small adventures can also be of great help. Just by leaving the house you’re already halfway there. I think there are more ways you can refresh yourself outside rather than inside. Also, I thought I was an honest person but after being diagnosed with depression, I thought I should be more honest with myself and more faithful to myself. At times like this, think of yourself before others.

What do you believe in?

I just believe in god. I don’t have a religion. I don’t know what kind of existence god is but I do believe that there is a god. When I’m thankful or am having a hard time, I pray. “Thank you.” “Please let me get through this wisely.”

What is the greatest motivation that moves you?

As long as I’m alive, I want to continue doing work that will leave a message. I believe that there is no next life. I think I should live this time diligently to the fullest. To have no regrets.

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Q. What are you doing now?

def.cnvs: preparing for the new year...

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Q. 2021 goal!

def.cnvs: I don’t have anything yet....

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Q. Resolution for the new year?

def.cnvs: To live with no regrets is always my resolution...

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Q. What Christmas gift would you like to give to your cats?

def.cnvs: my knee

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Q. Song you like?

def.cnvs: Nowadays this

(Like Rain Like Music by Kim Hyun-Sik)

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Q. What is happiness to Jaebeom?

def.cnvs: Moment.

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Q. New album plan Def.?

def.cnvs: Various kinds ~

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Q. I love you

def.cnvs: we all~

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Q. Why def.cnvs?

def.cnvs: Def.’s canvas

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Q. Favourite cigarettes after sex song?

def.cnvs: K.

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Q. Jaebeom Def. JB I like all

def.cnvs: I like all Jaebeom Def. Jay B too

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Q. What is the meaning of life?

def.cnvs: To live life fully so one doesn’t have regrets when they look back at their life as they’re dying

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Q. Cat or dog?

def.cnvs: of course CAT

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Q. Happy new year!!!

def.cnvs: Happy new year!

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Q. Favourite Daniel Caesar song excluding best part?

def.cnvs: 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 (Japanese Denim)

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Q. Do you believe in rebirth? (Multiple lives)

def.cnvs: No... life is only once...

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Q. Ramyun vs Pizza?

def.cnvs: Ramyun for sure...

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Q. Why do you have two Instagram accounts?

def.cnvs: Two selves / egos

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Q. Hobby nowadays?

def.cnvs: nowadays... going for a walk

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Q. Cats’ favourite snack?

def.cnvs: Can... they run as soon as I open the refrigerator

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Q. Oh our bestie is here wassup

def.cnvs: wassup

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Q. Up to how many ramyun packs can you eat?

def.cnvs: 5

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Q. Favourite book?

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def.cnvs: 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 (Kafka on the Shore)

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Q. Did you take the black background picture yourself?

def.cnvs: 👌🏼

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Q. Favourite anime

def.cnvs: Disastrous life of Saiki K.

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Q. Favourite socks colour?

def.cnvs: I only wear white hehe

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Q. Any plans to get the nose piercing again?

def.cnvs: someday?

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Q. Do you like yupdduk? (Spicy tteokbokki)

def.cnvs: No...

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Q. Jaebeom do you bath the cats yourself?

def.cnvs: of course

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Q. Next piercing spot?

def.cnvs: eyebrow?

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Q. Among your Def. songs, which one is your favourite?

def.cnvs: All the mixtapes, the featurings and øffshore albums too

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Q. Def. Do more collabs in the future pls! Penomeco too

def.cnvs: of course

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Q. I really want to see def x colde, I’ll look forward to it

def.cnvs: I have to contact Heesoo (colde)...

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Q. Sing or dance

def.cnvs: both

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Q. Do you miss concerts?

def.cnvs: so much... ㅠㅠ

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Q. Let’s surrender (meant to write let’s stay happy)

def.cnvs: 🏳️🏳️🏳️

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Q. Jaebeom have you watched I'm Sakamoto, it’s really fun haha

def.cnvs: That’s a really fun/interesting one!

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Q. Favourite character in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?

def.cnvs: Nendo...

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Q. Shorts or long pants?

def.cnvs: Long pants

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Release Date: August 4, 2019

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나도 나 알아기가 힘들어

차라리 피하고싶어

너의 옆에서 난 자신을 잃어가고있어

사라져 가는 너의 기억

이제 놓아줘 날 제발

You make me lose now

I can’t read you anymore

I will runaway

날 가두던 너에게서

I will runaway

날 찾을 수 조차 없게

날 잃은 넌 매일 후회하길

끝까지 기도할거야

네 기억속에 영원히 남아

네가 아파하기 만을

바래 지금 이순간도

서로 다 알면서도 아무렇지 않게 흘려보내고 있어

우리의 만남의 끝자락에

되돌릴 수 없어

널 위한 인생이라 생각했지만

갈수록 심해진 너의 욕심이 날

궁지로 멀어 부쳤어

여기까지 어케 됀거야

You make me lose now

I can’t read you anymore

I will runaway

날 가두던 너에게서

I will runaway

날 찾을 수 조차 없게

날 잃은 넌 매일 후회하길

끝까지 기도할거야

네 기억속에 영원히 남아

네가 아파하기 만을

바래 지금 이순간도

Romanisation

nado na aragiga himdeureo

charari pihagosipeo

neoui yeopeseo nan jasineul ileogagoisseo

sarajyeo ganeun neoui gieok

ije noajwo nal jebal

You make me lose now

I can’t read you anymore

I will runaway

nal gadudeon neoegeseo

I will runaway

nal chajeul su jocha eopge

nal ileun neon maeil huhoehagil

kkeutkkaji gidohalgeoya

ne gieoksoge yeongwonhi nama

nega apahagi maneul

barae jigeum isungando

seoro da almyeonseodo amureochi anke heullyeobonaego isseo

uriui mannamui kkeutjarage

doedollil su eopseo

neol wihan insaengira saenggakaetjiman

galsurok simhaejin neoui yoksimi nal

gungjiro meoreo buchyeosseo

yeogikkaji eoke dwaengeoya

You make me lose now

I can’t read you anymore

I will runaway

nal gadudeon neoegeseo

I will runaway

nal chajeul su jocha eopge

nal ileun neon maeil huhoehagil

kkeutkkaji gidohalgeoya

ne gieoksoge yeongwonhi nama

nega apahagi maneul

barae jigeum isungando

English Translation

It’s hard for me to know myself too

I rather avoid it

Next to you I'm starting to lose myself

Memories of you are fading away

Now let go of me please

You make me lose now

I can't read you anymore

I will runaway

From you who imprisoned me

I will runaway

So that you can't even find me

I will pray to the end

That you, who lost me, will regret everyday

I’m going to stay in your memory forever

so that you will be hurt

I hope for that even at this moment

We both know but let it pass as nothing

Our relationship is doomed

No we can't turn it back

Thought it was a life for you

But as time went by your greed became worse

And pushed me to the corner

How did we come this far

You make me lose now

I can't read you anymore

I will runaway

From you who imprisoned me

I will runaway

So that you can't even find me

I will pray to the end

That you, who lost me, will regret everyday

I’m going to stay in your memory forever

So that you will be hurt

I hope for that even at this moment

Translation by igot7_markp

May contain slight inaccuracies.

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DEEPER - Def.

Mixtape: 1/? Vol.4

Written By DEFSOUL (Def.)

Produced By: nomad

Release Date: August 4, 2019

KOREAN / ROMANISED / ENGLISH LYRICS

난 오늘 밤 널 위해 존재해

널 나로 가득 채울래

아무런 생각 조자 안뜰께

내 품에 널 아늘래

달빛에 빛은 너의 몸을 따라가

더 깊이 너의 호흡만을 따라가

누구보다 너를 아낄깨

더 부드럽게 입을 마추내

How I'd be in you inside

You make me feel alright yeah yeah

빠저들고 싶어 나

We need to go deeper, deeper, deeper

너를 풀어놔 멀리 퍼져가 right now

어디까지 난 너를 위한 나 right now

If you call my name 나는 달라줘 baby

If you want me now 보여줄께 다 baby

너가 바라는데로 해줄께 말해줘

다른것 생각하지마

오늘은 넌 나에게만 전부 보여줘

아무도 넌 볼수없게해

뭐라던 내게 제일 소중해

내 눈에 너만 담을래

널 꽉 안을떼 you just hold my hand

둘만이 서로 완성해

How I'd be in you inside

You make me feel alright yeah yeah

빠저들고 싶어 나

We need to go deeper, deeper, deeper

너를 풀어놔 멀리 퍼져가 right now

어디까지 난 너를 위한 나 right now

If you call my name 나는 달라줘 baby

If you want me now 보여줄께 다 baby

상상조차 못했던 그 모두 다

생각조차 못했던 그것까지 다

전부 내 마음 돌리는 난 언제나

널 가주고 싶어, 널 가주고 싶어

상상조차 못했던 그 모두 다

생각조차 못했던 그것까지 다

전부 내 마음 돌리는 난 언제나

널 가주고 싶어, 널 안기고 싶어

Romanisation

nan oneul bam neol wihae jonjaehae

neol naro gadeuk chaeullae

amureon saenggak joja antteulkke

nae pume neol aneullae

dalbiche bicheun neoui momeul ttaraga

deo gipi neoui hoheummaneul ttaraga

nuguboda neoreul akkilkkae

deo budeureopge ibeul machunae

How I'd be in you inside

You make me feel alright yeah yeah

ppajeodeulgo sipeo na

We need to go deeper, deeper, deeper

neoreul pureonwa meolli peojyeoga right now

eodikkaji nan neoreul wihan na right now

If you call my name naneun dallajwo baby

If you want me now boyeojulkke da baby

neoga baraneundero haejulkke malhaejwo

dareungeot saenggakajima

oneureun neon naegeman jeonbu boyeojwo

amudo neon bolsueopgehae

mworadeon naege jeil sojunghae

nae nune neoman dameullae

neol kkwak aneultte you just hold my hand

dulmani seoro wanseonghae

How I'd be in you inside

You make me feel alright yeah yeah

ppajeodeulgo sipeo na

We need to go deeper, deeper, deeper

neoreul pureonwa meolli peojyeoga right now

eodikkaji nan neoreul wihan na right now

If you call my name naneun dallajwo baby

If you want me now boyeojulkke da baby

sangsangjocha mothaetdeon geu modu da

saenggakjocha mothaetdeon geugeotkkaji da

jeonbu nae maeum dollineun nan eonjena

neol gajugo sipeo, neol gajugo sipeo

sangsangjocha mothaetdeon geu modu da

saenggakjocha mothaetdeon geugeotkkaji da

jeonbu nae maeum dollineun nan eonjena

neol gajugo sipeo, neol angigo sipeo

English Translation

Tonight I exist for you

I want to fill you up with me

So that you don't think of anything else

I want to hold you in my arms

Follow your body that’s glistening with the moonlight

Deeper I follow only your breath

I will cherish you more than anyone else

Kissing you softly

How I’d be in you inside

You make me feel alright yeah yeah

I want to fall inside

We need to go deeper deeper deeper

Let you go go far out by now

No matter what I'm for you right now

If you call my name I will change baby

If you want me now I will show you everything baby

I will do however you like it, just tell me

Don't think about anything else

Today show me everything about you

So that no one else can have an eye for you

No matter what, you are the most precious to me

You are the only one in my eyes

When I hold you tight, you just hold my hand

Only us two complete each other

How I’d be in you inside

You make me feel alright yeah yeah

I want to fall inside

We need to go deeper deeper deeper

Let you go go far out by now

No matter what I'm for you right now

If you call my name I will change baby

If you want me now I will show you everything baby

Everything even the things you can't imagine

Everything even the things you couldn't think of

When you come back when you're ready

I'll always want you I want you

Translation by igot7_markp

May contain slight inaccuracies.

#Def.#DEFSOUL #Soundcloud #Jaebeom #SoundCloud

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DESIRE - Def.

Mixtape: 1/? Vol.4

Written By DEFSOUL (Def.)

Produced By: nomad

Release Date: August 4, 2019

KOREAN / ROMANISED / ENGLISH LYRICS

이미 난 빠젔어 너의 짙은 그 향기에

돌이킬수없어 내 맘이 널 부르고 있잖아

내 머리속에 너만 항상 떠올라

중독됀거 같아 너란 상상

정신없이 흔든어놔줘

시간마저 잊게 만들어줘

너의 호흡속에 날 가둬줘

I hope you say yes, say yes, say yes

나뿐이라고 말해줘 yeah

날 원한다고 말해줄래

I hope you say yes, say yes, say yes

다가갈께 제일 가까운 곳에

너의 모든걸 다 원해 desire you

무엇도 빠지지않게 desire you

I always think 'bout you

Always think 'bout you

1분 1초라도 always think bout you

끝도 없이 널 워하는 나잖아

욕심부리는 거 맞아 나

너와 내 표현이 서툴때마다

세상은 더 붉어져

아찔한 너의 곡선따라 흘러

나른한 시선 맞춰 숨쉬어

I hope you say yes, say yes, say yes

나뿐이라고 말해줘 yeah

날 원한다고 말해줄래

I hope you say yes, say yes, say yes

다가갈께 제일 가까운 곳에

너의 모든걸 다 원해 desire you

무엇도 빠지지않게 desire you

I always think 'bout you

Always think 'bout you

1분 1초라도 always think bout you

I can be best of you

자신있어 널 위해서라면

If you want it right now

다 해줄깨 널 위해서라면

Romanisation

imi nan ppajeosseo neoui jiteun geu hyanggie

dorikilsueopseo nae mami neol bureugo itjana

nae meorisoge neoman hangsang tteoolla

jungdokdwaengeo gata neoran sangsang

jeongsineopsi heundeuneonwajwo

siganmajeo itge mandeureojwo

neoui hoheupsoge nal gadwojwo

I hope you say yes, say yes, say yes

nappunirago malhaejwo yeah

nal wonhandago malhaejullae

I hope you say yes, say yes, say yes

dagagalkke jeil gakkaun gose

neoui modeungeol da wonhae desire you

mueotdo ppajijianke desire you

I always think 'bout you

Always think 'bout you

1bun 1chorado always think bout you

kkeutdo eopsi neol wohaneun najana

yoksimburineun geo maja na

neowa nae pyohyeoni seotulttaemada

sesangeun deo bulgeojyeo

ajjilhan neoui gokseonttara heulleo

nareunhan siseon matchwo sumswieo

I hope you say yes, say yes, say yes

nappunirago malhaejwo yeah

nal wonhandago malhaejullae

I hope you say yes, say yes, say yes

dagagalkke jeil gakkaun gose

neoui modeungeol da wonhae desire you

mueotdo ppajijianke desire you

I always think 'bout you

Always think 'bout you

ilbun ilchorado always think bout you

I can be best of you

jasinisseo neol wihaeseoramyeon

If you want it right now

da haejulkkae neol wihaeseoramyeon

English Translation

I already have fallen, by your strong fragrance

Can't turn back, my heart is calling you

I only think of you in my head

I think I'm addicted with you

Shake me hectically

Make me forget the time

Trap me in your breath

I hope you say yes say yes say yes

Tell me that I'm the only one yeah

Will you tell me that you want me

I hope you say yes say yes say yes

I will go closer to you to the closest place

I want all of you, desire you

Not leaving one thing out, desire you

I always think about you

Every minute every second always think about you

Its me who wants you endlessly

Yes that’s right I'm being greedy

Whenever we both can't express our feelings

The world turns red

Falling while following your curves

I breathe together with your gaze

I hope you say yes say yes say yes

Tell me that I'm the only one yeah

Will you tell me that you want me

I hope you say yes say yes say yes

I will go closer to you to the closest place

I want all of you desire you

Not leaving one thing out desire you

I always think about you

Every minute every second always think about you

I can best serve you

I'm confident if it’s for you

If you want it now

I'll do everything if it’s for you

Translation by igot7_markp

May contain slight inaccuracies.

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SOMETHING SPECIAL - Def.

Mixtape: 1/? Vol.4

Written By DEFSOUL (Def.)

Produced By: nomad

Release Date: August 4, 2019

KOREAN / ROMANISED / ENGLISH LYRICS

너를 볼때면

나 다 느껴줘

가슴속 깊이

파도 치는 듯

머리속 안에 선명해지는 우리 둘이 모습들

가까워 지는 밝게 빛나는 날 마주한 눈빛

‎

Something special

내 곁에 너만 있다면 난

Something special

너와 함께라면 언제나 느낄수있어 난

‎

나 답지 않게 더 대담해지내 it’s fine

미련 없이 난 더 날 내려놔 너의 곁에서

눈을 감을때마다 네가 그려줘

서두르지 않아도 다 알 수가 있어

달콤한 향에 취해 어지러워져

다른 세상속에 빠져, 새롭게 바라봐

‎

Something special

내 곁에 너만 있다면 난

Something special

너와 함께라면 언제나 느낄수있어 난

‎

Every night girl everytime girl

너를 꿈꿔

내 곁에 안겨있을 너

‎

Something special

내 곁에 너만 있다면 난

Something special

너와 함께라면 언제나 느낄수있어 난

‎

Romanisation

neoreul bolttaemyeon

na da neukkyeojwo

gaseumsok gipi

pado chineun deut

meorisok ane seonmyeonghaejineun uri duri moseupdeul

gakkawo jineun balge binnaneun nal majuhan nunbit

‎

Something special

nae gyeote neoman itdamyeon nan

Something special

neowa hamkkeramyeon eonjena neukkilsuisseo nan

‎

na dapji anke deo daedamhaejinae it’s fine

miryeon eopsi nan deo nal naeryeonwa neoui gyeoteseo

nuneul gameulttaemada nega geuryeojwo

seodureuji anado da al suga isseo

dalkomhan hyange chwihae eojireowojyeo

dareun sesangsoge ppajyeo, saeropge barabwa

‎

Something special

nae gyeote neoman itdamyeon nan

Something special

neowa hamkkeramyeon eonjena neukkilsuisseo nan

‎

Every night girl everytime girl

neoreul kkumkkwo

nae gyeote angyeoisseul neo

‎

Something special

nae gyeote neoman itdamyeon nan

Something special

neowa hamkkeramyeon eonjena neukkilsuisseo nan

‎

English Translation

When I see you

I can feel everything

Deep in my heart

As the waves are crashing

The sight of us together becoming clear in my head

Our glistening gaze towards each other becoming closer

‎

Something special

If you are by my side

Something special

If you are together with me I can always feel it

‎

Unlike me, I'm becoming bolder it’s fine

Without regret I let go of myself in front of you

Whenever I close my eyes I can picture you

I know everything even when I don't rush things

Drunk by the sweet scent I'm getting dizzy

Fallen in a different world, I look at things differently

‎

Something special

If you are by my side

Something special

If you are together with me I can always feel it

‎

Every night girl everytime girl

I dream of you

You in my arms

‎

Something special

If you are by my side

Something special

If you are together with me I can always feel it

‎

Translation by igot7_markp

May contain slight inaccuracies.

#Def.#Soundcloud #DEFSOUL #Jaebeom #defdaily #SoundCloud

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BLIND - Def.

Mixtape: 1/? Vol.3

Written By DEFSOUL (Def.)

Produced By: ROSEINPEACE

Release Date: November 10, 2018

KOREAN / ROMANISED / ENGLISH LYRICS

하루 종일 침대 위에 누워

네 생각에 다시 눈이 멀어

그때 나는 네게 어땠을까

홀로 다시 질문을 해봐

아직까지 생각이 나는 건

마음보다 머리로 그때 널

간직하고 있어서인 것 같아

나미쳐가나봐

난네게 눈이 멀었고

넌 내게 눈이 멀었겠지

우리 서로만올 보았고

이 세상에 둘만 있었겠지

아무리 지워보려 노력해도

올라오는 셍각을 반복해도

어차피 돌아오는 건

텅 빈 방 안에 고요인걸

너만의 눈빛 너만의 손짓

솔직히 말해서 외롭진 않지

자꾸만 그때가 나 떠올라 참을 수 없어

나 왜 이런지 익숙지 않지

이렇게 만든 선 오직 너였지

나 잊어보려 눈을 감아도 어쩔 수 없나 봐

You blind me drive me crazy 매일

다 비워내도 넌 계속 차올라 당연한것처럼

You blind me drive me crazy 매일

매번 생각 나는 널 이젠 지울 수 없어

흐릿해진 너의 기억들을

다른 여자들로 덮어봐도

겹쳐 보이다가 또 너만 남아있어

계속 틈만 나면 또 머릿속에 그려져

찍어놨던 테이프를 돌려보는 것처럼

선명해 느낌 하나까지도

너만의 눈빛 너만의 손짓

솔직히 말해서외롭진 않지

자꾸만 그때사나 떠올라 참을 수 없어

나 왜 이안지 익숙지 않지

이렇게 만든 건 오직 너였지

나 잊어보려 눈을 감아도 어쩔 수 없나 봐

You blind me drive me crazy 매일

다 비워내도 넌 계속 차올라 당연한것처럼

You blind me drive me crazy 매일

매번 생각 나는 널 이젠 지울 수 없어

You blind me drive me crazy 매일

다 비워내도 넌 계속 차올라 당연한것처럼

You blind me drive me crazy 매일

매번 생각 나는 널 이젠 지울 수 없어

Romanisation

haru jongil chimdae wie nuwo

ne saenggage dasi nuni meoreo

geuttae naneun nege eottaesseulkka

hollo dasi jilmuneul haebwa

ajikkkaji saenggagi naneun geon

maeumboda meoriro geuttae neol

ganjikago isseoseoin geot gata

namichyeoganabwa

nannege nuni meoreotgo

neon naege nuni meoreotgetji

uri seoromanol boatgo

i sesange dulman isseotgetji

amuri jiwoboryeo noryeokaedo

ollaoneun senggageul banbokaedo

eochapi doraoneun geon

teong bin bang ane goyoingeol

neomanui nunbit neomanui sonjit

soljiki malhaeseo oeropjin anchi

jakkuman geuttaega na tteoolla chameul su eopseo

na wae ireonji iksukji anchi

ireoke mandeun seon ojik neoyeotji

na ijeoboryeo nuneul gamado eojjeol su eomna bwa

You blind me drive me crazy maeil

da biwonaedo neon gyesok chaolla dangyeonhangeotcheoreom

You blind me drive me crazy maeil

maebeon saenggak naneun neol ijen jiul su eopseo

heurithaejin neoui gieokdeureul

dareun yeojadeullo deopeobwado

gyeopchyeo boidaga tto neoman namaisseo

gyesok teumman namyeon tto meoritsoge geuryeojyeo

jjigeonwatdeon teipeureul dollyeoboneun geotcheoreom

seonmyeonghae neukkim hanakkajido

neomanui nunbit neomanui sonjit

soljiki malhaeseooeropjin anchi

jakkuman geuttaesana tteoolla chameul su eopseo

na wae ianji iksukji anchi

ireoke mandeun geon ojik neoyeotji

na ijeoboryeo nuneul gamado eojjeol su eomna bwa

You blind me drive me crazy maeil

da biwonaedo neon gyesok chaolla dangyeonhangeotcheoreom

You blind me drive me crazy maeil

maebeon saenggak naneun neol ijen jiul su eopseo

You blind me drive me crazy maeil

da biwonaedo neon gyesok chaolla dangyeonhangeotcheoreom

You blind me drive me crazy maeil

maebeon saenggak naneun neol ijen jiul su eopseo

English Translation

I lay in bed all day

Thinking about you blinds me again

How was I to you back then

I ask myself once again

The reason I still think about it until now

is because I think

I cherished you with my mind rather than my heart

I guess I'm going crazy

I became blinded by you

You probably became blinded by me

We only saw each other

We probably were the only ones in this world

No matter how much I try to erase it

No matter how much I repeat the recurring thoughts

The only thing left is the silence in the empty room

That gaze of yours, that touch of yours

Honestly speaking I'm not lonely

I keep thinking of that time

I can't stop It

Why am I like this, I'm not used to it

You’re the only one who made me like this

Even if I close my eyes to forget, It can't helped

You blind me drive me crazy every day

Even if I empty out everything

It gets filled up by you again like it’s natural

You blind me drive me crazy every day

You, who I think of all the time

I can't erase you now

The hazy memories of you

Even if I try to cover them up with other girls

I see you overlap and you're the only one left again

Whenever there’s a chance, I can picture you in my head

As if I'm replaying a tape that I filmed

It’s so clear, even all the little feelings

That gaze of yours, that touch of yours

Honestly speaking I'm not lonely

I keep thinking of that time

I can't stop It

Why am I like this, I'm not used to It

You’re the only one who made me like this

Even if I close my eyes to forget, It can't helped

You blind me drive me crazy every day

Even if I empty out everything

It gets filled up by you again like it’s natural

You blind me drive me crazy every day

You, who I think of all the time

I can't erase you now

Translation by igot7_markp & defdaily

May contain slight inaccuracies.

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ISLAND - Def. featuring JOMALXNE

Mixtape: 1/? Vol.3

Written By DEFSOUL (Def.) & JOMALXNE

Produced By: ROSEINPEACE

Release Date: November 10, 2018

KOREAN / ROMANISED / ENGLISH LYRICS

엊저면 넌 이미 떠남 갓 깉아

이건 대화가 답이 아닌 듯해

쌓여버린 감정들은 독이 돼

볼어진 산처 속 나를 찾게돼

수백 번 네 이름을 불러봐도

등 돌린 채 넌 떠니가기 바빠

넌 이미 정리된듯해

나 흘로 네 흔적 속에 남겨둔 채

나흘로 매일 버려진 채 내 발밑에 둘 곳 없지

처음처럼 돼지 않게 버릇처럼 사랑하지

넌 매일 밤 술잔을 비워도

나 혼자 외줄 타 위로움이 나의 곁

이잰 다 의미 없어

난 이미 길을 잃았어

(I just wanna throw it away)

Stay alone in that little waves

Baby without you baby without you

Stay lone in that little waves

Baby without you baby without you

내 맘엔 채우지 못할 구멍이 하나 있어

그 안엔 아주 조금한 섬이 하나 있어

이가 들어오질 못할 어쩌면 으린 디른 공간

한철에 바람처럼 나를 그냥 지나가줘

한편의 영화처럼 시간 속에 잊혀가줘

우린 그 정도인듯해 우린 어울리지 못해

잠시 지나가는 계절이라 생각했는데

넌 아닌듯해 다 끝인듯해

또다시 타오를 거라고 믿고 믿었는데

재만 남았어

앞이 보이지 않는 걸

Stay alone in that little waves

Baby without you baby without you

Stay lone in that little waves

Baby without you baby without you

Romanisation

eotjeomyeon neon imi tteonam gat gita

igeon daehwaga dabi anin deuthae

ssayeobeorin gamjeongdeureun dogi dwae

boreojin sancheo sok nareul chatgedwae

subaek beon ne ireumeul bulleobwado

deung dollin chae neon tteonigagi bappa

neon imi jeongnidoendeuthae

na heullo ne heunjeok soge namgyeodun chae

naheullo maeil beoryeojin chae nae balmite dul got eopji

cheoeumcheoreom dwaeji anke beoreutcheoreom saranghaji

neon maeil bam suljaneul biwodo

na honja oejul ta wiroumi naui gyeot

ijaen da uimi eopseo

nan imi gireul ilasseo

(I just wanna throw it away)

Stay alone in that little waves

Baby without you baby without you

Stay lone in that little waves

Baby without you baby without you

nae mamen chaeuji mothal gumeongi hana isseo

geu anen aju jogeumhan seomi hana isseo

iga deureoojil mothal eojjeomyeon eurin direun gonggan

hancheore baramcheoreom nareul geunyang jinagajwo

hanpyeonui yeonghwacheoreom sigan soge ichyeogajwo

urin geu jeongdoindeuthae urin eoulliji mothae

jamsi jinaganeun gyejeorira saenggakaenneunde

neon anindeuthae da kkeuchindeuthae

ttodasi taoreul georago mitgo mideonneunde

jaeman namasseo

api boiji anneun geol

Stay alone in that little waves

Baby without you baby without you

Stay lone in that little waves

Baby without you baby without you

English Translation

Maybe you already left

I don't think this kind of conversation is the answer

All the built emotions will just be poison

I'm finding myself in the box that’s thrown away

No matter how many times I call your name

You are busy leaving with your back turned

It seems like you have everything clear

With me just left alone in your track

I'm alone every day thrown away

Under my feet there is nothing

So that it won't become like the first time

Like a habit I fall In love

Every night I empty my glass again

I'm walking on the fine line by myself

Loneliness by my side

Now everything is meaningless

I already lost my way

(I just wanna throw it away)

Stay alone In that little waves

Baby without you Baby without you

Stay alone In that little waves

Baby without you Baby without you

There is a little hole that won't fill up in my heart

In that there is a very small Island

That you can't come on

Maybe we are in a different space

Like the wind please just pass by me

Like a movie please just disappear in time

Feels like we are just that much

We don't go well together

I thought It was just a season passing by

But I think you aren't

But again it feels like it’s the end

I believed that it will catch on fire again

But only the ashes are left

I can't see

Stay alone In that little waves

Baby without you Baby without you

Stay alone In that little waves

Baby without you Baby without you

Translation by igot7_markp

May contain slight inaccuracies.

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