[TRANSLATIONS] BigBang's Interview (from March 2007)

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*This was an interview that was uploaded on March 5, 2007. 
I just thought it would be nice to have a read of an old interview:)

[Daesung]

Kang Myungsuk: When did you first want to become a singer?
Daesung: When I was in grade 9, there was this website that was about singing and I eventually wanted to sing in front of more people.

KMS: Because of my vocal cord nodules injury I…?
DS: Because of my vocal cord nodules injury I think I developed more as a singer. At that time, while I was resting, I learned how to take care of my through and I also really pondered about how I could sing more comfortably.

KMS: From out members I am the…
GD: Best looking (laugh)
DS: I think I’m the one in charge of cracking all the jokes. (laugh) Although the other members don’t acknowledge this, I keep trying to crack not funny jokes. I still think my jokes are somewhat funny though.

KMS: What was the happiest moment after you debuted?
DS: When we had our first concert, I was really happy when I saw all the people who came to see just us.

KMS: Any worries these days?
DS: I always worry about singing. How I can develop a bit more or if I even can develop.

[ T.O.P ] 

KMS: When did you first want to become a singer?
TOP: When I was in grade five after I listened to Notorious BIG’s music, I was so shocked that I wanted to rap. Back then I would write lyrics for fun because rap seemed so astonishing.

KMS: Do you like the name TOP or TEMPO better?
TOP: Tempo, because if there was no Tempo, then there would’ve been no TOP.

KMS: When I first appeared in ‘Come to Play’ and ‘X-Man’ I….
TOP: Felt awkward

KMS: Haha. How was it? I heard that in ‘X-Man’ you even did a three letter initial poem attack with Park Myungsoo. 
TOP: I think it was just awkward. At the time I appeared on ‘X-Man’ I was really nervous, but when I think of it now, it was fun.

KMS: My comical talent?
TOP: Very sensible (laugh)

KMS: I think my eyes are…?
TOP: Full of charm. (laugh) No, actually they’re just scary.

KMS: Yanggaeng(sweet jelly made of red beans) to me is?
TOP: Something I got tired of eating. Now when I see Yanggaeng I feel like throwing up. (laugh)

KMS: Favorite TV shows?
GD: Victoria Secret(the fashion show) (laugh)
TOP: No, I actually don’t watch a lot of television. Really! (laugh)

[ G-dragon ]

KMS: When did you first want to become a singer?
GD: When I was seven or eight(this is in Korean age; in Korea babies are one years old when they are born. Age increases on New Years Day, not on birthday). I started appearing on TV shows then.

KMS: Who influenced you the most during that time?
GD: Roo Ra(Korean group from 1994, very popular in the 90s). I was even in the ‘Child Roo Ra’ group.

KMS: The performance you’ve enjoyed the most performing?
GD: Our first concert.

KMS: To me Yang Hyunsuk…?
GD: is a man. (laugh) He’s very cool and cute at times.

KMS: What do you think stands out about him the most?
GD: I really respect him because he can separate his personal life from work. I’m way younger than Yang Hyunsuk (laugh) but he compliments me and chides me for what I do; this makes me work harder. I think he’s really good at handling people.

KMS: What do you think about your nickname ‘Sandpaper Jiyong’?
GD: Well it is true. I’m only like that when I get really sensitive but usually I’m not that sensitive.

KMS: Because Big Mama left YG?
GD: I’m sad. I didn’t really get to know them really well. I got to know Gummy well but not the members of Big Mama.

KMS: If I wasn’t the leader of Bigbang?
GD: I think I would’ve debuted as a solo artist then.

[Taeyang]

KMS: When did you first want to become a singer?
TY: When I was in elementary school; I wanted to become a singer even before I appeared on Jinusean’s music video.

KMS: What does the Taeyang DC Inside Gallery mean to you?
TY: I haven’t had a chance to visit yet. I just know about it because some people told me about it. I’m very thankful.

KMS: Did you watch Bigbang’s Documentary again?
TY: No I didn’t watch it again. I was really depressed at one point because of the documentary; I cried a lot after watching some of the edited video because my family and friends would see. However, I think I was able to develop more because of it.

KMS: What is Bigbang to you?
TY: A nest.

KMS: Ten years later I will be…?
TY: A dad (laugh). The best singer.

[Seungri]

KMS: When did you first want to become a singer?
SR: In grade 9 because I liked singing. Is this a good enough reason?

KMS: Schedule that enjoyed the most?
SR: The concert(referring to Bigbang’s first concert).

KMS: How did you feel like during the concert?
SR: It was the happiest day of my life.

KMS: Out of the other members…?
SR: (after pondering) I can’t leave anyone out.
GD: Good job avoiding answering?(laugh)

KMS: Recent worries?
SR: (after pondering for a long time) Taking care of my body. I’m trying to eat a lot to grow more.
GD: You’re done growing~ (laugh)

KMS: When do you feel the most proud of your fans?
SR: During concerts.

KMS: To me, the fans…?
SR: Are good.

KMS: Do you have any unique fans that you remember?
SR: This fan that patted my butt. It was after our practice. These older female fans patted my bottom while saying “good job”.

KMS: Bigbang is a group that…?
SR: Can develop infinitely.

Original interview and organizing done by Kang Myungsuk and Lee Jiwon.

Original article from Triple Crown
Translations by: Beau @ bbvipz + Cr: Smile@BBBVIP.net 
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