B1A4 wants to show ‘cross-dressing’-‘taking off their tops’-‘beyonce’s dance’ within this year?When seeing the B1A4 members, the reporters’ first responses were compliments filled with “so good-looking”. However, this is not the only factor to their explosive popularity. It is because they infinitely satisfy the fantasies of girls and noonas with their sincere friendliness that transforms B1A4 into not just any admiration subject, but ‘an oppa who seems like your first love’ or ‘a cute next door dongsaeng’. B1A4, who showed their fresh charms last year through ‘O.K’ and ‘Beautiful Target’, are showing a strong energy this time through their title song, ‘Baby I’m Sorry’, after releasing their first official full length album, ‘IGNITION’. B1A4, who are planning to finish their first official album’s promotions in Korea this week, showed their proud hearts by saying, “There were a lot of prejudiced thoughts about us. Since we often heard the phrase ‘visual group’, because of our fresh image during our 1st and 2nd album, we decided that we needed to show something else this time. So we personally participated in the composing and producing and we feel very satisfied because we feel that we expressed B1A4’s own colors well.” B1A4, who set their first foot out last year on April 23rd and reached their first year since debuting, firmly set their own spot in the music industry that is being called the ‘Spring and Autumn Period’ of idols. And they have shown surprising results of building a fandom that exceeds 80,000 people in less than a year since their debut. To this the members revealed what they thought was the reason to their popularity, “We try not to think about it and just show our true selves.” Although it was short, it was an answer that one could not help but agree with. When B1A4 is offstage from when they dominate the public with their fantastic stage manner, they are simply cute boys that like to play around. This is also to their fans as well. When you see their greetings that come out from heartfelt cheerfulness or their true smiles, you can’t help but understand why so many girls love them “Rather than think about how we have to stand out from other groups, we think more about how we need to show an improved side. That’s why we feel good when we hear, ‘B1A4 has their own style’. Although the initial reactions to our album were clearly divided, they say that they like it the more they listen to it. Since we wanted to show a more matured side from the start, we devoted ourselves in preparing for it and we were already a bit sensitive about the public’s comments, but we were happy because compliments were pouring out.” B1A4 is really truthful. When I asked what kind of event they want to get headlined on a newspaper for this year, they endlessly exploded with titles of events that they would get happy from by just thinking such as, ‘1st Place on a Music Broadcast’, ‘Solo Concert Sold Out in 1 Minute’, ‘Sweep Away All the Bonsang Awards During End-of-the-Year Awards’, ‘B1A4 are the Romances of All Women’, and ‘The Music Industry Needs to Watch Out for B1A4’. They are boys with quite a lot of greed. Is that why? The reporter felt slightly playful and made suggestions about a promise, “If all the events that B1A4 hopes for become reality, how will you show your thankfulness to your fans?” As soon as I asked them, a debate started among the members about what kind of event would last in their memories. In the end, each of the members talked about their own personal wish and they showed their infinite love for fans by agreeing for every wish that comes true for each person, there will be an event. “If we get to open up our own solo concert, I will cross-dress perfectly and do SNSD’s dance.” (Gongchan) “If we have a our own solo concert, I will wear a white shirt and sit on stage then with just one stage light on, I will get hit with a downfall of water.” (Sandeul) “If we get first place on a music broadcast, we will create a human hamburger during our encore stage and sing.” (Jinyoung) “If the title of, ‘Becomes the Romance of All Women’, comes out among articles for B1A4, then I will take off my shirt on stage and show my back to the fans.” (CNU) “If B1A4 receives a Bonsang award during the end-of-the-year awards, I will do Beyonce’s dance after giving our award speech.” (Baro) ▶ [B1A4’s Real Episode] - “The Day Jinyoungie Fell Down” Jinyoung- “While doing dry rehearsals for a music broadcast, there was a part where I walk out for my part. However, when I put out a foot to go forward, it interlocked with a metallic ring accessory on my shoe and I fell down in that position and rolled around once. I should have placed my hand down when I fell, but thinking that I could just leave it alone, I didn’t go into position and just fell like that. I needed to sing, but the situation where all the singers and staff members were looking at me was honestly embarrassing. If it was before, I would have immediately gotten up and continued singing, but I remember thinking it over a bit because I was so embarrassed. And because there was a recording of that scene, we posted it on the internet for laughs, but our fans sincerely worried about it so we took it off the site, but it was still on the internet.That stage is the most memorable for this promotion period. (Laughter)” trans. cr; hyejin @ b1a4trans | source cr; economy today ; take out with FULL credits Despite being rookies, B1A4 is quickly earning a spot in the hearts of Japanese K-Pop fans, as they’ve climbed to the top of Tower Records‘ daily pre-order chart! According to WM Entertainment, B1A4′s first single, ‘Beautiful Target‘, ranked first on the combined daily pre-order chart of Japan’s biggest record store, Tower Records. Not only that, but following in second and third are also A and B versions of the same album. A representative of Pony Canyon, B1A4′s Japanese management agency, commented, “They haven’t made their debut in Japan yet so we were all surprised yet glad to see the boys ranked first, second, and third on not a K-Pop chart, but a combined chart. We’re really looking forward to the boys’ future promotions.” Previously, the boys held a ceremony for their fanclub, ‘Bana Japan‘, in Tokyo and Osaka on April 19th and 21st. They had expressed, “Our goal is to rank first on the Oricon chart and hold a concert under our own name at the Budokan.” Upon hearing about their achievement on Tower Records, the members stated, “Thank you so much for taking such a big interest in us. We’re going to work hard to show a great image in Japan.” B1A4 will be concluding their promotions on April 28th before returning mid-May with a repackaged version of their first album. Source + Photos: Star News / via allkpop B1A4 and Girl’s Day attended the 2012 Hope TV SBS – Sharing Concert that took place at M-stage. The event was planned by the world renowned fashion designer Lee Sang Bong, combining a concert with a fashion show. Lee created some T-shirts that contain hearty messages to help children who are suffering from poverty and disease. For the T-shirts, Nine Muses, B1A4, Girl’s Day, Ji Woong and Ha Eun (Jung Eun Pyo’s son and daughter), and Mit Eum and Ma Eum (Lee Jung Yong’s son and daughter) walked down the runway as special models for the fashion show. The Hope T-shirts will be sold online and at the concert hall on the day of the Hope Concert. The total profit will be used to help the needy children. Source: Sports Korea / via korea.com B1A4 has received a special gift from fans. B1A4 celebrated their 1st anniversary since their debut on April 23rd, and fans have celebrated their anniversary by posting large advertising video located downtown in Seoul. The CGV video advertisement is 20 seconds long and is posted above the Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam and began showing on April 24th at midnight with the ad being played at an interval of 5 minutes. B1A4 members thanked fans and said, “Thank you so much for always supporting us and giving us your love.” The group officially made their debut with “O.K” on April 23rd, and have since then released three albums, mini-albums “Let’s Fly” and “It B1A4” and their studio album, “IGNITION.” The group won awards at the end of the year as one of the top rookies, and have gained over 80,000 fans in the last year. Currently, B1A4 is promoting their title track, “Baby I’m Sorry.” Source: AsiaToday / via koreaboo The boys uploaded two videos to celebrate their 1st Anniversary. I have to admit I wasn't ready for all this. It is too much and I am really really happy that I choose B1A4 to be my fandom. I will never regret it. It just gives me hopes for the future and I want to be there for them forever. Eonjena Saranghae. Gomawo. BABA B1A4 Episode 16 To: My Girl BANA // From: B1A4
CNU/Shinwoo Fan Cafe postHello. Everyone~ it’s CNU. Finally, today’s the day we met our BANAs a year ago~ It seems like it was just yesterday since we met you all but it’s already been a year~ It seems like it was just yesterday we met as five kids with the dream of becoming a singer, with the promise of working hard towards our dreams while going through thick and thin together As time passed, we got to debut, and since we received such a large amount of love during this one year, it’s really moving. There have been so many precious and meaningful things that have happened to us consecutively when I look back on the past year. It’s because our dreams of becoming a singer came true and we got to meet you all who are precious to us. I’m really happy that our countless memories throughout this one year have been with you all. For always supporting us by our side during this one year and for giving us your overwhelming love, thank you so much. We too gain strength from the love you all give us and because of that we’re able to stand on stage to sing and dance. You’ll stay with us together forever in the future right? I’ll believe our BANAs and B1A4 will stay together forever for 2, 3, 10, 100 years! Thank you And I lov…. lov….. lov…………………………………..love you! (I finally feel like I can say it now…) —- (T/N: He also posted a video on the cafe which you can see here!) trans. cr; susan @ b1a4trans | source cr; b1a4’s fancafe ; take out with full credits Baro's Fan Cafe postBANA-yah~!! Are you not sleeping yet? I can’t fall asleep because today’s a really special dayㅠㅠ Today is~ April 23rd!! It’s the day that marks the one year since BANAs and B1A4 met ^^ I feel like time went by so fast to the point where I’m not sure how this 1 year went by, but I think they were 365 days where we made many memories that are very important and unforgettable. Eum… Now that I’m thinking it over like this~ while sitting in front of the computer, I think there were a lot of times where we were sorry and thankful to our BANAs. Starting from April 23rd of last year till now!! No matter where we went, be it from far or from near, thank you so much for always loudly cheering us on and clapping for us ^^ And I think it was possible for us to come all the way here because you guys always give us advice on things we lack in or need to fix and encourage us. Thanks to you guys, we were able to get the rookie award that we hoped for. Thank you so much, BANA!! - Also, our BANAs are~! the source of B1A4’s strength ㅎㅎ Whenever we see our BANAs, we feel full even when we don’t eat, all our tired feelings fly away, our hollow eyes come back to life again, our bent shoulders straighten out, and our heavy dark circles disappear ^^ To us, BANAs are really something that we can’t function without hehe - Thank you so much for always!! staying by our side and always~~~~ giving us love. Don’t forget that there’s always BANAs in our hearts and BANA and B1A4 !! Although only 365 days have passed, let’s continue to go further more and longer~~~~~ forever straight for~~~~~~~~ward!!! Let’s be together ^^ ♥ - BANA~!! I really, really love you and let’s hold each other’s hands and go through the many events that will come towards us in the future~!!! B1A4 ♥ BANA - I’m going to think of BANAs today and dream about BANAs while sleeping~!! —-- trans. cr; hyejin @ b1a4trans | source cr; b1a4’s fancafe ; take out with full credits Sandeul's Fan Cafe post "The day that marks a year since we met with BANA~ ♥"
(T/N: The video can be seen on the fancafe here {♥}) Everyone~ ♥ Did you fall deep~ into B1A4’s fatal charms during this 1 year~?? Ah !! My introduction is late !! I am Lee Fatalfatal, who is in charge of B1A4’s fatalness~ Hahaha~!! (I want to be fatal….. [T/N: Fatal is used here as someone who’s really cool not the death kind…]) - Everyone!! Today’s the day that marks a year since we met ~~!! Yoohoo~ ♥ Because I was together with our BANAs for this year, it was really, really fun and I liked it ~ Heehee~ Everyone~ How was the one year with us?? ㅎㅎ We still haven’t expressed all of our thanks towards our BANAs !! It will probably be hard to express all~ of it ㅠㅠ I’m really, really thankful !! (And I love you) Our BANA ~ We need to conti~nue to stay alive together~ for 2 years, 3 years, 10 years, 1000 years —- and even up till 5 hundred million years~!! ㅎㅎ B1A4 ♥ BANA needs to go together for~ever~ ㅎㅎ BANAs~ I’m always really, really thankful and I love you !! I’ll continue to work hard so we can spend a lot of time together with BANAs~ ♥ Let’s fly B1A4~ I Love You~ Yallu~ ㅎㅎ —- trans. cr; hyejin @ b1a4trans ; source cr; b1a4’s fancafe ; take out with full credits B1A4 Mull over the misconception that they are 'Visual Idols' Who said that B1A4 visual group? B1A4 is a group made up of a people with a combination of abilities. Their fandom is more closely knit than you would expect it to be. The secret lies in ‘betraying expectations’. Let’s now investigate the charm of B1A4 who are just ahead of the 1st anniversary of their debut. TO PRODUCE ‘IDOLS OUTSIDE OF ONE’S EXPECTATIONS’ B1A4 is a boys group made up of Jinyoung, Sandeul, CNU, Baro and Gongchan. They made their debut in Korea in 2011 and in March 2012, release their first full album THE B1A4 I [IGNITION]. Out of the 10 songs on the album, the members participated in writing the lyrics, composing and arranging 8 songs, with Jinyoung producing, composing and writing the lyrics for the title track ‘Baby I’m Sorry’. For their second album, B1A4 had the image of refreshing youths. Hearing that some fans thought of B1A4 as ‘a group that only has looks’ after its release was a mortifying thought. Thus, they created their first full album with the goal of ‘showing their musical passion’. ‘Truth is, we participated in the making of our first and second mini album. We wrote lyrics for some of the songs, and wrote some songs as well. Even so, some people made a decision about us merely through what they saw. Although we had the zeal to participate in the making of the album right from the beginning, it is regretful that it was not obvious enough. As such, we mulled over it.’ Showing off B1A4’s special colours had been one of the main points of their first album. It was thus an album that showcased Baro and Sandeul’s solo songs, and brought across a more mature feel for B1A4. From listening to their title track, some people have thought that ‘B1A4 are now men’, but the concept B1A4 aimed to showcase was that of ‘youths to young men’. ‘Instead of becoming men (all of a sudden), we wanted to show the process of our maturation,’ said B1A4, ‘Although we have become young men, our freshness still remains,’ they continued, smiling. THE SECRET TO ATTRACTING OUR FANDOM: THE SENSE OF CLOSENESS LIKE YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD ELDER BROTHER That is what I heard from B1A4. I asked, what is the secret to having a fandom that acts together under the name of B1A4? ‘Our five members each have their distinct charm. Like a neighbourhood older brother, we want to be able to have that sort of closeness to our fans,’ said Jinyoung. When it comes to B1A4, the possibilities of the images that they can show of themselves are endless, and we can expect to see them betray our expectations. ‘We hope to expand the age group of our fans through this album,’ said B1A4. Even though they are together 24/7, B1A4 said that ‘we have not quarreled once.’ It seems that even though they discuss a lot of things together, misunderstandings do not arise. Teamwork and talking to one another about things are very important. B1A4 said that ‘There are always a lot of interesting things to talk about. Because we live our everyday life like a comedy-drama, we will forget about how (quickly) time goes by.’ They confessed ‘We once spent nine hours talking to one another in a day.’ ‘We often discuss our future stages and our goals. We enjoy ‘challenges’. Thus, we will always try to look for something new and special. Before we go up on stage, we will shout ‘let’s enjoy our stage’. We believe that if we enjoy the situation, we will be able to succeed in anything.’ Although they emphasised greatly on the ‘colour’ unique to B1A4 throughout the interview, when I asked about what it was, B1A4 answered that ‘it is made up of various things and cannot be defined clearly.’ It is, perhaps, the feeling of ‘Yes, this is B1A4’ that one gets when a certain song is heard, or when a certain stage is seen. Baro explained that ‘Although it cannot be defined with words, when you hear it and see it and you know that it’s B1A4, that’s what becomes our colours.’ ‘We do not intend to record music that we do not participate in. [t/n: by participation, here they mean in terms of songwriting, lyric writing, composing etc.] Although our company will still help, we’d like to work harder from now on and try to create an album with the ideas from the five of us.’ source: Kstyle / trans cr: tables @ AVIATEB1A4 "Rising Stars" B1A4, Debuting in Japan on the 27th of June, 'We will get a first place ranking on the Oricon chart' Korean five member male group B1A4 held the inauguration cermony for their official fanclub BANA JAPAN at Tokyo’s Shibuya-AX on the 20th of April. Member Gongchan started by saying that they had a ‘an important announcement’, that they will release their single ‘Beautiful Target’ on the 27th of June for their Japanese debut, to great cheers and applause. B1A4 said ‘We will work hard to achieve a first place ranking on the Oricon chart!’ (Jinyoung) and ‘We will work hard so that we will be able to hold a solo concert at Japan’s Budokan.’ (Baro) At the inauguration ceremony, apart from individually presenting the members with the BANA JAPAN logo that was determined by fan voting, questions chosen in advance such as ‘Which member is most obsessed with cleanliness?’ and ‘Which member would you choose to be your boyfriend?’ were asked, and the members’ answers raised the excitement level in the atmosphere. When the question ‘Which member has the fastest reflexes?’ was asked, five fans were chosen by lottery to play a skipping rope game with the members. Afterwards, when the members hugged the fans, cheers that resembled screams resounded throughout. On that day, B1A4 performed ‘Beautiful Target’, ‘O.K.’ and ‘Baby I’m Sorry’. ‘It is as if our debut was only yesterday, and it seems like a dream to be with all of you. I love you!’ (Sandeul), ‘We will draw strength from everyone’s love and do our best!’ (Gongchan) [t/n: he actually says ‘we will eat everyone’s love and do our best], ‘We will work hard so that we will be able to come to Japan often!’ (Jinyoung), ‘Please continue to watch over us so that we’ll be able to grow and develop in the future.’ (CNU), ‘I might not be able to sleep since I was so excited to meet all of you! Today is just the beginning. Please give us lots of love!’ (Baro), said each member with a smile. B1A4 will be holding a handshake event in the Kantou region on the 30th of June, and they will be holding a launch event on the 1st of July at Kanagawa, Lazona Kawasaki Plaza. B1A4 is a five member group, and the members are Jinyoung, CNU, Sandeul, Baro and Gongchan. Their group name comes from having 4 members of blood type A and 1 member of blood type B. Also, it has the meaning of ‘Be the one, All for one (We will do our best for our dreams)’. They made their debut in Korea in April 2011 with their mini album ‘Let’s Fly’, and their ‘Gentle Breeze Dance’ choreography became a hot topic. In the same year, they released their second album ‘it B1A4’, and it was the highest selling album out of all the rookie groups in that year, and they won the rookie award at the 26th Golden Disk Awards. source: oricon.co.jp trans cr: tables @ AVIATEB1A4
The album will be released at 27th July 2012.
Launching event will be held 2 days 30th June 2012, Hand shaking event at Kanto (Venue will be added soon) 1st July 2012, Hand shaking event at Lazona Kawazaki plaza For more detail about the event, please contact: [email protected] source: b1a4.info / trans cr: queen Glynx @ AVIATEB1A4 |
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