Infinite Interview with Junior Magazine

Kim Sunggyu:

Q1. Infinite is?
A bright, energetic 7-member boy group with infinite possibility.
Q2. Why I'm leader
I'm the oldest, and because I have a comforting, forgiving personality?
Q3. What do you do with members who don't listen to you?
There aren't really any members like that. They treat people older than them well.
Q4. Have you gotten mad at the members before?
Since I'm the hyung and the leader, I have a couple times during practice....sorry, guys~
Q5. How you act when you're mad and people's reactions
I have a weak heart so I can't stay mad at long. I laugh a lot normally so it's strange to be mad. Reaction? Hmm...if I really do yell at them they are surprised. Or is that just my opinion?
Q6. Rival group
All groups' music styles are different. No one's our rival but rather sunbaes that we can learn a lot from.
Q7. Member you get along with the most
All of them. As we all live together and spend all day together, we don't even have to look into each other's eyes to know each other's thinking.
Q8. If you became the #1 searched term on the internet?
That would be so fascinating. What would I do? I'd be laughing with the members because I was so happy. Ah! I would have to screencap it for proof!
Q9. Your good qualities
Bright personality. I laugh a lot usually.
Q10. Item with lots of memories associated with it
My MP3 that I bought with my hard-earned money
Q11. Rank these in terms of importance: money, fame, friendship, love
Love, friendship, fame, money.
Q12. What do you think of your nickname 'sad eyebrows'?
What can I do, it's what I look like. Consider it a charm.
Q13. If you had a supernatural power what would you want?
Teleportation!
Last words?
I don't know if I did well since it was my first interview! Please forgive me. We'll do the rest of the recording for our show well, and prepare our album well to show you Junior readers!

Jang Dongwoo:

Q14. How were the members' first impressions?
I first saw them while eating so they all felt comfortable except 'L.' He had a strong first impression.
Q15. The most improved member?
Leader Gyu hyung~ His dance is getting even better. He'll soon be my rival!
Q16. Express yourself in 3 words.
Kenya. Dancer. Singer.
Q17. If you were born in Kenya in your next life what would that be like? What would you be doing?
I'd reflect on myself a lot and be a more serious person. And I'll be the Kenyan prince of the animals!! Wow~ I'll probably be a person again in my next life though.
Q18. Express your feelings now in a rap.
Coolly hidden sunlight, warm coffee, yeah ya~
Q19. Your favorite food, and something you want to eat most right now
Anything my parents make me! Right now I want kebabs.
Q20. Food you know how to make
Kimchi stew
Q21. A netizen comment about you that you remember
Strong charismatic impression! It doesn't fit my real personality, but I like that I have a strong impression.
Q22. Sexiest part of my body?
Thick lips~ and stylist noona says my chest is kind of sexy.
Q23. Do you have the confidence to beat the 'beast idols'?
Competition isn't our goal, because we're infinite idols.
Q24. Have you ever cried really hard? When were you most depressed?
Surprisingly, there have been a lot. I've been really sad when there are days when nothing seems to go my way.
Q25. What do you do then?
I listen to music alone or watch a movie, so I don't think about anything else. Driving would be nice too but if there's no gas...I'd help work at our family's restaurant.
Q26. To me Kenya is?
An alter ego I hadn't even thought about. We're very close.
Q27. If I met someone exactly like me?
Oh! That person would be able to accept me.
Last words
Yeah! I'm the rapper D-Flow from new group Infinite! Just like our name we have no limits and have infinite talents so from now on we'll only be moving forward.

Nam Woohyun:

Q28. Member furthest from me?
Sungyeol. When we sleep Sungyeol snores and I'm sensitive to that, so I sleep far away from him.
Q29. Closest member to you?
Sunggyu because he doesn't snore or have bad sleeping habits, so we sleep very close together.
Q30. What are you jealous of from other members?
Honestly, nothing.
Q31. Something I have that other members don't
I have the broadest shoulders.
Q32. What thoughts did you have a lot predebut?
A desire to showcase our music and stage presence quickly to an audience.
Q33. Recommend three songs off your MP3 now.
Epik High's "Run", 4Men's "못해", Musiq Soulchild's "If U Leave"
Q34. A song you'd want to sing to someone you liked
Musiq Soulchild's "If U Leave." There's a female part in the second verse and it'd be cool to do a duet.
Q35. When was your first love?
11th grade
Q36. Your ideal type?
A steady person, someone who doesn't change. Someone with a pretty smile. Someone who looks good in glasses. Someone who eats what I cook for them well.
Q37. An idol you want to get closer to
I'm selfish so I want to be close to all of them.
Q38. If you could escape and do anything what would you do?
I want to eat at Dongwoo's family octopus restaurant, and help Dongwoo's parents work.
Q39. You're in a project to be the country's 'oppa' in your show. How does it feel to be 'oppa'?
In one day we suddenly got a girl dongsaeng, and we became oppas so I feel like I became a lot more responsible. She has to go to school early so we have to wake up earlier than her and make her food and wake her up. I like that we have to be diligent. But living with guys I was used to just wearing whatever, but now that we have a girl dongsaeng I can't exactly do that.
Q40. Something you wanted to do most if you were an oppa
Cook something good for my dongsaeng!
Q41. In reverse, if you could be any celebrity's dongsaeng whose would you be?
Our country's MC Yoo Jaesuk sunbae's dongsaeng. I would get a lot of help from him when I have to go out on variety shows, right? And I want to model myself after his personality.
Q42. Something you want to do right now
Call my parents.
Last words
We're going to debut soon! We'll come to you with good music and honest personalities so please stay interested. And thanks to all our Aria fans!

Hoya

Q43. Why did you choose Hoya as your stage name?
Since I was young my parents and friends used to call me "Hoya~." It's a pretty intimate nickname.
Q44. The strangest member?
Sungyeol. I've lived with him for a while but when I talk to him he's so absurd and I always get surprised. Sometimes even scared.
Q45. Something you're curious about the other members?
There's absolutely nothing. We're together all day and we know each other really well. It's not that I don't care about them!
Q46. You went to the sauna together. Member with the best body?
You might know from seeing the show but I think it's me >_< >_< ♥ They're all like my real brothers.
Q91. Something the hyungs do that makes me seem older
When they keep insisting they're right.
Q92. Something the members would blurt out that would be surprising?
All the members love me!!!
Q93. Something that makes you realize you're still young?
When the hyungs think of something in depth but I think of it really simply.
Q94. Have you had your first love yet?
Not yet.
Q95. A date location you'd like to go to if you had a girflriend?
I'd want to eat a lunch that my girlfriend made me and have an intimate chat with her.
Q96. If aliens really existed?
I'd want to be their friends and go play in space, dance with them, and get closer to them while eating.
Q97. What do you want to do first when you become an adult?
Get my driver's license.
Q98. If someone tried to recruit you with a really good proposition?
I'd have to think about it~~ just kidding. I'd dutifully stay with the company and my hyungs!!
Q99. Times when you yourself think you look good
Looking in the mirror after I shower in the morning.
Q100. What kind of person do you think you are?
Someone walking step by step towards my dream.
Last words
You might not be used to us now but we'll become a better Infinite that everyone will know!! ^^ ♥

source: -fuckyeahinfinite tumblr + as tagged
translated by filmsession

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Goo HyeSun, "I want to introduce Kim HyunJoong to Sandara Park"

Talent Goo HyeSun reveals that she wants to introduce friend of same age 2NE1 Sandara Park to SS501 Kim HyunJoong.

On KBS 2TV WinWin aired on 8th June, Sandara Park was surprise guest on the show. Sandara Park has revealed on the show, “My personality is such that I’m not one to speak first. Actually when Goo HyeSun was filming drama Boys Over Flowers, I had wanted her to introduce me to others, but I couldn’t bring myself to say it.”

MC Kim ShinYoung then asked, “Who do you want to be introduced to?” And she answered, “All of them are cool…” Goo HyeSun then said, “All F4 members like Sandara Park very much. Let’s wait and see.”

Sandara Park then said, “This is a secret from president (Yang HyunSeok)” the comment had the other star appearances in laughter.

And when asked which F4 member she wants to introduce Sandara Park to, Goo HyeSun answered “Kim HyunJoong”. Sandara Park then commented, “JiHoon seonbae is cool.”
Meanwhile, on the show, Goo HyeSun almost was casted to be in group 2NE1 performed the song ‘Fire’ with Sandara Park.

Source:EToday
Translated by Sookyeong @ Kbites

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Rain confesses, "I have let go of MBLAQ"

Rain talks about idol group MBLAQ whom he had personally groomed for singer debut.
Rain was on MBC Golden Fishery aired on 9th June when he talks about why he no longer interferes with what idol group MBLAQ do.

He said, “For an idol group, I expected them to be charismatic. I tried to restrain them, but seeing them on variety shows, they are just so funny. So in such a case, I thought they still will receive love from the masses anyway, so I just let them off.”

Rain also talked about his mentor Park JinYoung on the show, “He is really tight. He was a hysteria. Jinyoungie hyung had been strict with me, like commanding ‘Don’t be funny with me’.”

Rain added, “He also told me not to get out of the car. In this way, I can be seen with the charismatic mysterious concept. There are times when I groom MBLAQ, I wasn’t like what I think. And during these times, I thought to myself ‘What a wonderful student I am’.”

S:Newsen
Translated by Sookyeong @ Kbites

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F(x): "Ideal types for singers of Nu ABO"

F(X), “ideal types for the singers of ‘Nu ABO’…"

With 'LA chA TA' from last year, the group f(x) brought a fresh feeling to the KPop scene. Now they are back in with 'NU ABO', generating a refreshing breeze. In addition of the eye catching performances, the lyrics of 'NU ABO' describes the sharp and unpredictable members of f(x).

Back with a new album, f(x) smiled thinking that despite the long hiatus the reaction from the fans was so great that it encouraged them to show new things.

The girls went under radical transformation for ‘Nu ABO’. From colorful eye make-ups to unbalanced hair length, the girls show effort to display different styles for each stage. The song ‘Nu ABO’ is a good example that portrays the identity of f(x). Always showing new and energetic appearances, f(x) is a promising group that holds possibility of huge growth.

# First meeting with “Nu ABO”
The refreshing feeling the song, Nu ABO, gives made me wonder about what the girls thought when they first heard the song.

Krystal thought, “At first, what is this?”

At first, Victoria thought it was addicting after hearing the, ‘Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah’ part. Then, after recording and learning the choreography, she had a sense that this should be the title song.

When I asked Victoria and Amber if they understood the lyric when they first heard the song, they replied that there is no big trouble because of their abundant practice and members’ help. Now that I look at it, the two members’ Korean improved tremendously.

F(x) has a considerable amount of attachment for this song. They explained, “We can show our singing ability as well as strong performance. We feel like we each found our personal color through this song. They explained.

# Diverse personality same as their blood type
What are the blood types of the members expressing ‘Nu ABO’? Luna and Krystal are blood type A. While Amber is type B and Victoria and Sulli are type O. They showed different personality and behavior when they were asked, “Would you first confess you feelings to your crush?”

Luna and Krystal both answered that they are too shy to confess first. However, there is a different between the two. Luna said, “If I really liked that person, I would write a letter or watch him for a long time. Also I would try to get close with him.”Whereas Krystal said, “I’m a type that can’t confess first. And if I lose him…I lose him…”
Victoria replied, “I would be nice to that person and would like that person to confess first. But if that person doesn’t confess, I think it’ll be okay to stay like that.” Sulli was also the style that wouldn’t confess first but she would give efforts to make the guy like her.

Amber smiled, “I will hesitate because of my image. I think the guy would be scared because of it.”

# Ideal Type

Their Ideal type is also different from each others. Krystal likes styles like talent Gong Yoo, Sulli likes styles like Hwang Jeong-min. Sulli wanted to try plays after watching Hwang Jeong-min. Amber likes humble guys, while Luna likes a pure guy that only likes her and is easy to connect with. Victoria likes kind and healthy image Song Seung-heon portrays in his movies and dramas.

# Rival?

I asked if they wanted to be a girl group like the Wonder Girls since they had similar comeback date.

F(x) responded, “We respect the Wonder Girl seniors and we love their songs. But we have our own sets of goals so we are only focusing on that. We want to become a prominent pop dance group not just in Korea but in Asia and then the World.”

# Role Model

When f(x) was asked to pick a role model, they picked a group from the same company, Girl’s Generation. “Like our senior, Girl’s Generation, we want a strong teamwork and always develop by working hard.” But more than becoming like their role model, they emphasized, “f(x) will only proceed with our true colors.”

# Health is Best

Despite working diligently during their last promotions, they expressed their regret of not promoting enough due to some members getting sick from the H1N1 flu. That’s why they want to work even harder than before to make their presences known. Although they had remorse, they also learned a lot.

Members relayed, “In the past, if I were sick I only thought ‘oh I guess I’m sick’ but now I take extra care of my health. Even if I’m feeling little sick, I would take vitamins and wear thicker clothes so that I won’t be sick.”

Looking at how precious their health is to them, in long-term, their concerns will benefit their energy.

# Happiness because

When asked if they had times when they regretted becoming singers, to this they confessed: instead of regrets, there are many times when it is very difficult. But the members share hardship among each other to give each other strength. They are happy of what they are doing so they are trying to enjoy themselves.

They also want to take their time with ambition of 1st place. “It’s great if we get 1st place but it’s fine if we don’t since we have a lot of time, our object is to show the public f(x)’s color.” Smiled the girls

We look forward to watching the confident f(x) girls whom are firmly planning to show their colors. The confident 5 girls that has much to show brings great anticipation for tomorrow.

Source: happy@osen.co.kr
Trans: Serendipity@iheartfx.com

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F(x) Krystal criticized again

Krystal from f(x) is under netizen’s fire once again. Some netizens are claiming that Krystal showed ‘poor broadcasting attitude’ again on the broadcasting of Dream Team 2.

Krystal was criticized for having “impertinent” behavior when she was shown seated with her legs crossed and not showing any interest when her seniors were talking during the broadcasting of MBC’s Change the World Quiz. Shortly after, Krystal made an official apology through their official website.

After the heated debate, a point was raised that she showed “bad attitude”again on KBS’s 2TV Dream Team 2. During the broadcast, Krystal was receiving intensive training from Professor Yeo Hong Cheol to achieve a new record for high jumping.

During the exhausting training, a video footage of Krystal unconsciously putting her left hand in her pocket for few seconds was broadcasted. This clip has been edited is now spreading among various online sites with the title, “Cocky Krystal 2”.

F(x) fans quickly rose to their feet, defending her by saying, “This is an unreasonable accusation. Krystal’s condition was poor due to her busy broadcasting schedule and continuous training; it is totally understandable to rest briefly.” “It was for only 2 seconds!” “It doesn’t look like she is disrespecting the professor!”

Other (reasonable, not crazy) netizens frowned upon “cocky Krystal 2” by saying, “It seems like they are accusing her with a malicious purpose.” “This is too harsh.” In addition to this, “Putting your hands in your pocket is considered an involuntary action, what is wrong with that? Her attitude toward the professor was respectful.” “They broadcasted Krystal training hard for the first 10 minutes, and all you guys can do is criticize her for one second scene?"

Meanwhile, during the broadcast Krystal kicked ass by jumping 1m95cm despite her poor conditions. After completing the jump, she cheerfully smiled.

Source: legend@seoulntn.com
Trans: Serendipity@iheartfx.com

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2AM twists their tongues for English

2AM spoke through UFO Radio and stated, "As soccer fans, we're all waiting for the world cup. We had something happen to us, actually." They then went on to reveal the situation at the time of their recording for world cup song 'No.1'

Jo Kwon stated, "During the recording for No.1, we met with a teacher that corrected our English pronunciations. We weren't used to the pronunciations and it was hard because my tongue kept twisting. However, we tried to sound as natural as possible to foreigners so we twisted our tongues and worked hard on the recording."

He also thought, "I think that FIFA has acknowledged the popularity of 2AM."

The other members also spoke through UFO Radio and stated, "We're glad that we 2AM are the only Asian singers represented in the 2010 South African world cup official album. This recording was meaningful to us and we had a fun time."

The 2010 South African World Cup official album, "Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album," features Shakira, R. Kelly, Pit Bully, John Legend and other highly regarded super stars. 2AM's song, 'No. 1,' has earned a positive response from fans, stating, "Their English pronunciations are natural enough for them to stand on a stage overseas immediately."

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CREDITS : ARTS NEWS (SOURCE); hazyfiasco@2ONEDAY.COM (TRANS)

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Nichkhun-Victoria on "WGM," Netizens say, "We are opposed to this marriage!"

2PM Nichkhun and f(x) Victoria have become a new couple on the MBC real variety show 'We Got Married."

Although they have not yet been on an episode, they have finished their first filming. Fans have not had only-complimentary things to say about their pairing.

In the past, there were also many people who opposed SNSD Seohyun and CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa's pairing on 'WGM.' When SG Wannabe's Kim Yongjun was paired with Hwang Jung Eum; 2AM's Jo Kwon with BEG's Ga In; and Lee Sunho with Hwang Woo Seul Hye, though there may have been people who didn't care, there were few who opposed these pairings. It was only with Seohyun and Jung Yong Hwa's pairing that voices of opposition were heard.

It is obvious that when current 'hot' idols enjoy the married life, it becomes a hot topic. The premise is called 'real;' it is the 'marriage' that stimulates the fantasy.

Nowadays, idols cannot even appear on entertainment shows properly. First-generation idols from the past (HOT, Sechs Kies, SES, FinKL) used the strategy of mystery. When they were asked about who they were dating, they would reply, "My fans are my boy/girlfriends," and even if they were dating, they would wave their hands and say, "Absolutely not," and lie.

Idols these days have changed greatly from the past. If idols from the past wavered on the boundary between humans and gods, nowadays fans feel a bit closer to their idols, as if he's the good looking oppa from school.

Even so, it is dangerous to talk about idols dating. This is because fans don't want the celebrities they like to be close to any one person. What's worse, companies lay down a rule of 'No dating' for their celebrities.

2PM Nichkhun's fans call him 'Angel Nichkhun.' His white skin, cute face, and bright smile have received a lot of love from fans. As one might notice, the nickname 'Angel Nichkhun' has a more significant meaning for Nichkhun's fans than simply 'a good looking celebrity.'

It is therefore obvious that fans would not like the news that Nichkhun is getting married (even if it may be a fake marriage). On top of that, on June 7th Nichkhun left a comment on U-Kiss' Alexander's Twitter picture from SBS entertainment program 'Star King' saying, "My wife!" showing his affection for Victoria.

That he was able to pick out Victoria in the picture even though only her back was showing made fans especially sad, and they made their disappointment heard.

Nichkhun and Victoria's married life hasn't even officially begun. But fans are already shouting, "We are opposed to this marriage!" "Nichkhun, I'm begging you," showing their strong disapproval.

It will be interesting to see how fan's reactions may change once their married life hits airwaves.

Credit : 49.5bananas @ Wild2Day.org
Source : Newsen via NATE

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Do not visit Super Junior's Official website for the moment!

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愛플 여러분, 내일(9일) 중국의 혐한류단체가 상해엑스포에서 일어난 사태를 주최측의 잘못이 아닌 슈주의 탓으로 돌리면서 "중국 바이두 사이트"와 "슈퍼주니어 공홈"에 해킹바이러스가 침투될 예정이라 합니다. 이 바이러스는 해당 사이트는 물론 사이트에 접속한 개인 컴퓨터에 까지 침투되어 해킹된다고 하니 내일 하루 동안은 해당 사이트에 절대 접속을 하지 마세요!!! 최근 공홈 접속에러와 팬게시판 도배도 이 단체의 해킹에 의한 것이라 하니 모두 조심하세요~ 내일 하루만이 아닌 장기간에 걸친 해킹이 이뤄질거라고 하니 당분간 접속하지 마세요!!

According to Kyuhyun's fancafe, a Chinese group who is anti Hallyu will release a hacking virus at Super Junior's official Website. They blame Super Junior for the incident that happened in Shanghai Expo instead of blaming the people who held the event. So, as a result, they will release a hacking virus at Baidu website and Super Junior's official website. This virus will hack into any computers that visits both websites. So, do not visit both websites for awhile since the hackers will continue to release viruses.

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I think its really bad of them to release virus just because they assumed that Super Junior caused 1 death during their performance at Shanghai world expo. Till now, it hasn't been confirmed by the Chinese press that somebody died at the expo. It is probably a rumour that has been spread by some people because the chinese media didn't confirmed yet. So please, don't visit their official website if you don't want your computer to be filled with virus!

Note: I received updates that they will also release on Soribada. It is a music site and international fans can support their idol's songs through that website.
Please do not visit till further notice. Thanks.

Source: Kyuhyun's fancafe
Credit: Sujuism

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Sungmin, "I can do better"

Super Junior's Sungmin updated his twitter a few hours ago saying:

Will I laugh again...or will I cry too...After waking up early in the morning while I receive the sunlight, I contemplate each moment...I let out a long sigh...inhale deep breath and clench my teeth..My throat is hurting...I think that I can do better...

He seems really moody nowadays just by looking at his twitter updates and his expression during Super Junior's 3rd win on Music bank. He might be lacking in the confidence that he need or maybe he feels sick like how he mention that his throat is hurting. He might be worried about him singing live with his throat hurting.

Well, i hope he does get better and present to us that lively and cheerful Sungmin again!

credits: Minie@Sujuism

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Websites that are being attacked right now

According to Kyuhyun's fancafe, a Chinese group who is anti Hallyu will release a hacking virus at Super Junior's official Website. They blame Super Junior for the incident that happened in Shanghai Expo instead of blaming the people who held the event.

So, as a result, they will release a hacking virus at Baidu website and Super Junior's official website. This virus will hack into any computers that visits both websites. So, do not visit both websites for awhile since the hackers will continue to release viruses.

WOWERS ARE ATTACKING THIS WEBSITES:

soraIboda
Sj's twitter
Sj official web
BAIDU

Please becareful and once again we must protect super junior forever!

Credits: Kaycee 조규현 Dumat-ol
Re-up posted by Farrah@Kpop-addicts

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INFINITE to hold their first independent showcase

Boy group INFINTE who will be debuting soon are already announced to hold their first independent showcase.

INFINITE are scheduled to hold their first showcase on June 9, 17:30 Pm KST at Seoul Yeongdeungpo Times Square, this will be their first showcase before their debut.

Despite not even debuting, their showcase is already garnering a lot of interest, 250 fans has already signed up for the showcase. This showcase will serve as INFINITE's first fan meeting as well. They will not only be performing but be meeting and communicating with their fans as well.

They will be releasing their first mini album. INFINITE members have been practicing a lot for their debut and their upcoming showcase.

Meanwhile, INFINITE's title track "come back" second mv teaser has been released.

source: newsen
Credits: blueprincess824@DKpopnews

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Jo Kwon-GaIn, “If after We Got Married, and one of us confesses, we will date”

Jo Kwon and GaIn reveals their feelings for each other.

On MBC Come To Play aired on 7th June, the Adam Couple from We Got Married were guest appearances on the show, and Jo Kwon revealed his feelings towards GaIn.

Jo Kwon said, "I will miss GaIn noona when she goes overseas for filming or when our filming got pushed back. When I miss her, I will send her text messages. But I will also receive a text message from noona who said that she also misses me."

GaIn then added, "Though we will meet up even if it is not for filming, it is weird that we don’t say things like this to each other. Like how the Avatars are connected mechanically in the movie ‘Avatar’, it seems the same for ‘We Got Married’. It seems that we can only meet through ‘We Got Married’."

During the show that day, Jo Kwon also revealed, "Even if I am dating some other girl, I will not be able to go to the places I have gone with GaIn."

And regarding his first love ‘Oh BangShil’, Jo Kwon revealed, "There were people who said that she is an imaginary character, she is actually real and had liked me."

Meanwhile, on a corner of the show, the 2 were asked ‘If after We Got Married, and the one of them confesses to the other, will they date’ and their answer is ‘Yes’.

Source: MTStarNews
Trans: KBites

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