[TRANS] 130121 [Interview] What Songs Have A Story Behind Them For JYJās KimĀ Jaejoong?

What songs have a story behind them for JYJās Kim Jaejoong?
-My album is one that I have a lot of affection for because I wrote two of the songs.

Please introduce your album and greet your Cyworld fansĀ
Hello, everyone who loves Cyworld Music, this is Jaejoong. Iāve come to greet you all with my solo mini album. I participated heavily in writing the lyrics for this album and.. I tried to express the emotions I feel at every moment in my songs. My album is one that I have a lot of affection for because I wrote two of the songs.
This is your first musical activity in a while, how do you feel, are you nervous? (Question by Shin * Young)
Yes, since JYJās Korean album release and world tour, Iāve focused on my acting through dramas and movies, so this albumās release is.. um.. yes.. I am nervous but.. itās not a bad feeling, itās more like an excited anticipation. Iām really glad to be greeting you all with music for the first time in a while. This is my first solo album since making my debut, and I filled it with music that I aim to pursue. I think thatās why it feels more special to me.
How did it feel, preparing an album as a solo singer instead of as a member of JYJ? From when did you start planning on going solo? (Question by Kim * Hyung)
Um.. I think there isnāt much of a difference between a JYJ album and a solo album. The beginning process of writing songs and recording them is really fun. If I had to differentiate between the two, I would say that when we make music as JYJ, thereās a certain joy that I feel when we blend our voices together to create harmonies, and each memberās part amplifies that memberās strengths. What made me happy about this latest album was that I was able to fill it with the thoughts and music I had been aiming for. One of the many reasons as to why Iām happy is because Iām able to show people a different side of me.
How did you feel when you first heard this song (Mine), and what were you thinking of when you sang this song? (Question by Jo * Suk)
When I first heard the guide, I thought, āAh, I can take this song and put in my thoughts and feelings.ā I thought it was an intense song that would be great in carrying my message across. I felt an excited anticipation that once we were done arranging and mixing the song, it would become a very sophisticated piece. When I sing this song, I donāt really think about anything specific. I just channel how Iām feeling into the song.

What have you been up to these days? Iām curious as to what youāre doing? (Question by Kim * Il)
Iām been doing very well. 2012 was a very busy year for me. I went on a world tour, filmed a drama, shot a movie and promoted that movie. I was busy up till Winter and right after that, I started working on my album. I received a short break at the end of the year, so I visited the elementary school I used to go to, as well as my childhood hometown. I even went on a trip to Busan with my friends. I work, I take breaks to recharge, and I go on vacation; thatās how Iāve been doing these days. It made working on the songs that much easier and better. I wasnāt confined to a set mold, so my thoughts were able to roam free and countless melody lines were popping into my head. I think thatās why I always work on songs after acting, Ā going on vacation, or going on a tour. They became the drive that kept my album moving forward.
Tell us about your future plans.
I canāt reveal all my plans for the first half of the year yet. Iāve released an album, and Iām planning on holding a very special concert. Iām busy preparing for that concert, and Iām having so much fun with it. Whenever weāre in a meeting, I have so much fun in the preparation process because ideas keep popping up between the personnel and I. The first, second and third part of the concert are being prepared as though they are separate concerts. Because I like talking to the fans and seeing eye to eye with them, the concert will really be āIām giving you all everything I have~ā with a fanmeet, a talk and a mini concert. Iām happy to know that weāll be creating a new kind of concert. Please give it your anticipation. It will be held at the KINTEX on the 26th and 27th.

Songs that have a story behind them for Kim Jaejoong
1) For you ā Lim Jae Beom
Iām planning on holding a mini concert where I sing the songs in my solo mini album as the third part of my concert. This song will be one of the other songs I sing. Itās a song with such great lyrics.
2) Gangnam Style ā Psy
Psy has always had confidence and pride as a singer-songwriter, and in that meaning, we could say that this really is Psyās Gangnam Style. Itās such a fun and charming song that I found myself remixing this song while working on some songs one day. Thatās probably why itās loved by people all over the world, no matter what language they speak.
3) Though I Loved You ā Kim Kwang Seok
My upcoming concert has the title āYour, My and Mineā. We set up an event to fit with the concept that this will be a concert that we create with fans. We decided that I would sing a song that the fans chose at my concert. So this song was chosen. This song also has emotional lyrics that are very charming.
4) Infinite Challengeās āPark Myung Sooās How About It?ā. Grasshopper World
Jae Seok is such an awesome person. He never ceases to surprise me when he gets on stage. JYJās dance team worked with Yoo Jae Seok on his Grasshopper World performance. The melody and lyrics are unique and I was surprised by the quality of the performance. When I appeared on Happy Together, he said to me, āJaejoong, I can recognize your talent as an entertainer.ā Heās a grateful senior who gave me a reason to nurture my dream as an entertainer in the variety sector. I will prove my humor at my concert! ^^
5) Memories of the Wind ā Naul
Itās a song Iāve been listening to a lot these days. I love the melody, his tone, and the lyrics. Itās a song thatās overflowing with charm. And the title is Memories of the Wind.. I think everyone should listen to it when theyāre alone.
A personalized signature from Kim Jaejoong

To everyone at CyMusic~!
Please give my solo album āIā your love.
Please~!
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