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[TRANS] 100218 Yahoo! Music Japan, "What Tohoshinki Has Been Feeling While Having Activities in Japan"

By music writer Itou Hironobu

Tohoshinki just released their first best album "BEST SELECTION 2010" on 2/17. On this occasion, I have recollected and compiled all the interviews and information I made about them up until now. Moreover, in the photo gallery, there is a collection of photos from their 2007-2008-2009 live tours, as well as photos from their various release events and jacket photos from the singles whose songs are included in this album.


What Tohoshinki Has Been Feeling While Having Activities in Japan

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Five years after making their debut in Japan, Tohoshinki finally released their first best album "BEST SELECTION 2010". With their skillful dancing and excellent singing abilities where every each of the five members can be the lead vocal, the miracle named Tohoshinki has swept away the Japanese music scene. While listening to this album of Tohoshinki, I recalled my memories of them up until now.

I first met them in their dressing room during their live tour in 2007 at Nippon Budoukan. It was for the report of the live for their "SHINE" photobook. Half a month later, I had a chance to meet them again in Okinawa where they were having photoshoots for "SHINE". Since I was in charge of writing about the photoshoots, I had a chance to talk to them while we were eating together. Through their talks of Korea, of their life in Tokyo, etc.… their honest personality has left me a very deep impression.

Tohoshinki already had their big break in Korea when they first set their feet on the land of Japan. When they first arrived at the airport, "there was hardly any fan," said Yoochun. Although they were already a Korean top star to the point that there would be no empty seat at their concert, they debuted in Japan as a new artist. While still having culture and language barriers, they accepted the reality and started out singing acapella at small live houses and going to handshake events. Junsu recalled that they were very frustrated for not being able to convey their feelings due to their lack of language skill.

"For us, Japanese activities were our very first challenge, so we felt very anxious and insecure. However, when we looked at the faces of our fans while singing, we felt very happy and thought that we should work even harder." (Junsu)

Changmin also said, "When we first had our debut, we were so busy everyday that it became a luxurious dream for us to do what we wanted to. However, when we saw the smiles of our fans during our tour, we were able to gain more confidence to carry on to our next dream."

Three years after their debut in Japan, in 2008, their Japanese became fluent, and it seemed like they were also able to enjoy their private life. Yoochun also talked about it.

"I do go to Shibuya sometimes. Those are times when I want to eat hokke [mackerel] (LOL). Tonkotsu ramen is also very delicious, isn't it!"

"The moment I take a bath after coming home is my most relaxing time! However, I'm also the type of person who only take a quick dip in a bathtub and get out dancing when I bathe by myself (LOL)" (Junsu)

Even though they are a top star, their every life is just as normal as everyone. I still remember their simple and down-to-Earth personality even now.


About the Songs of "Member's Choice" in DISC 2

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The process of the five years that they earnestly spent growing up together is engraved in this "BEST SELECTION 2010". From their debut song "Stay With Me Tonight" to "Stand by U", all of the singles were compiled and put together in DISC 1. While listening to it, we are able to feel their talent and individuality as well as their flexibility and sense in different genres of music.

The included songs are probably there to remind their fans of the memories they made. When one listens to a song, that person might be able to recall the time and place that are related to that song. I think such kind of deja vu songs are not rare. For me, that deja vu song is "Summer Dream". It reminds me of the first time I wrote about their photobook in Okinawa.

At that time, I went to Okinawa to write about their music video of "Summer Dream". The temperature was over 30°C with a very extremely sun. However, no matter how much they were sweating, they kept dancing and dancing until the scene became perfect. When I listen to this song, I am able to recall the figures of them dancing at that time. Moreover, I heard from the staff that even though they had filming schedule from early in the morning until late at night and only had a few hours of sleep, when they had some free time, they would immediately dive into the hotel's pool. I remembered them also for their ability to distinguish between on and off, and their ability to concentrate when they have to work.

"BEST SELECTION 2010" comes with 3 versions - 2CD＋DVD, CD＋DVD, and CD. Amongst the three of them, CD＋DVD version contains the songs of "Member's Choice" in DISC 2. That reminds me of the question, "What song would leave the most impression in their memories?"

"For me it's "Love in the Ice". When we first sang it at and event, I saw people who were shedding tears while listening, I felt like crying too. This is a very deep song that leaves a great impression in my memories." (Yunho)

"For me it's "Purple Line". The highlight is Yunho's rap. I thought to myself, "He's so cool. Doesn't he sound like an American?" (LOL)" (Jaejoong)

Jaejoong also talked about "Forever Love", "No matter how many times I sing it, I always get goosebumps, and that's how much I love the song." The song he chose this time is a little bit different from what he said that time. It's probably because that as time passes, he was able to make new memories with the song he chose this time.

I suddenly remembered something. It was during the photoshoots for the photobook at Araha Beach in Chatan, Okinawa. While the sun was slowing approaching the horizon, they were having a break. Without having to say a word to each other, they immediately took out the bats and balls, and started to fool around like teenagers on the white sand. No matter if it's working or playing, they always give it their best. Even now, I still remember vividly the figures of them who were soaking in the orange color of the setting sun.

Tohoshinki is a group of five people who have the best performances and personalities. As the time piles up, I believe that they will keep fascinating more people into their charisma and never stop shining.

Source: Yahoo! Music Japan
Translation: linhkawaii @ OneTVXQ.com
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this doesn't include any new interview. the writer just compile the old interviews he had with the boys. but still, i find it worth to read what the people who have interacted with the boys think about them.

translating this article makes me feel emo ;(
i miss 5 of them sfm ;_;

[Hoodwinker]

^Thank you for translating! Don't feel emo! Cheer up ^^

This is such a heart-warming article that made me go 'awwwww' after I finished reading. I guess their obstacles and difficulties shaped who they are today, and perhaps that is also one of the main reasons why they are always so humble and polite.

"For me it's "Purple Line". The highlight is Yunho's rap. I thought to myself, "He's so cool. Doesn't he sound like an American?" (LOL)" (Jaejoong)

^Oh you Yunho fanboy LOL

This post has been edited by Hoodwinker: Feb 19 2010, 08:06 AM

[♥SuYeon♥]

I'm also the type of person who only take a quick dip in a bathtub and get out dancing when I bath by myself
HAHAHAHA!!! suuuu!! sorry it cracked me up XD


Without having to say a word to each other, they immediately took out the bats and balls, and started to fool around like teenagers on the white sand.
how i wish we all could see things like this once again soon.. but i know we will, if not soon then we'll wait. but it WILL happen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
i like his perspective of the boys' journey. pure and victorious... as it in fact is.. thankd for sharing!

[crazi4music]

I'm currently listening to their Best Album as I read this.
Miss them 5 so much!
Their songs really brings back a lot of memories...

[xYunHo]

Omg I love this article . -cries- Really I'm near tears . I can't ... stop them >< .

I believe that they will keep fascinating more people into their charisma and never stop shining.

Omg .. this made me really cry . I'm shaking right now .... They will continue to shine ... and Cassiopeia will shine too watching over them ... Having been through so much together they are still going strong no matter what other people say . And they were always such down to earth people . No matter what they do they are still very human and just like us . And when they sing they are truly a great group working together towards that one dream to become the best . I love this article seriously . It really captured their true feelings . Su always being cute . And those quotes from them of how they made it so far ... I wish I was able to support them then . They have been through so much hurt but now they are going through even more hurt and it breaks my heart . Why can't they just be happy ? Sometimes we have to think that it isn't fair to them . But looking back now ... the writer is right . They have such passion and when they sing you can tell they don't want to give up . I wish I could write and well as she does haha . This really made me cry . Whatever it is they are doing now I'm sure they are doing their best <3 . DBSK fighting ~ <3 .

[©ᄐ0lɹnƃ‾uzɐ‾olıl]

i thought they were talking about what going on between them, but it isn't like that..haha..scared me for a moment..
well anyways thanks for sharing..
aww reading this article feel what they had accomplish so far..
hope that they will continue to shine forever...

[edamame]

Aww. This article makes me feel nostalgic. I love reading about the boys like this but I miss them as well.

A little more patience guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

"For me it's "Purple Line". The highlight is Yunho's rap. I thought to myself, "He's so cool. Doesn't he sound like an American?" (LOL)" (Jaejoong)

Lmao. Fanboy much?

[jaemeen9086]

Even though they are a top star, their every life is just as normal as everyone. I still remember their simple and down-to-Earth personality even now.


Tohoshinki is a group of five people who have the best performances and personalities. As the time piles up, I believe that they will keep fascinating more people into their charisma and never stop shining.

this makes me feel warm inside..

the writer surely has been under TVXQ spell..huhu~

anyway..the part where the writer said about our boys' simple n down-to-earth personality, thats one thing which no one can deny..
its a fact!!

because that is the TVXQ that i knew..

they r the best!!!!

they r the real idol..
the real singer..

they r the only one..TVXQ!

i really hope our boys will realize about the fact that they are over the cloud right now..=DD

i just wonder if our TVXQ ever realize that they r an international artist right now??
hope someone can make them realize about that fact!

[easternGodsholic]

i feel like something clenches my heart while reading this... TTATT.. i dunno why..
love them to bits..


Always keep the faith!!

[TVXQnoHoshi]

OMGOSH I love this <33333333333


Esp this part:

"The moment I take a bath after coming home is my most relaxing time! However, I'm also the type of person who only take a quick dip in a bathtub and get out dancing when I bath by myself (LOL)" (Junsu) ---wahahhaa Oh Junsu baby <3


and this:

I suddenly remembered something. It was during the photoshoots for the photobook at Araha Beach in Chatan, Okinawa. While the sun was slowing approaching the horizon, they were having a break. Without having to say a word to each other, they immediately took out the bats and balls, and started to fool around like teenagers on the white sand. No matter if it's working or playing, they always give it their best. Even now, I still remember vividly the figures of them who were soaking in the orange color of the setting sun.

Tohoshinki is a group of five people who have the best performances and personalities. As the time piles up, I believe that they will keep fascinating more people into their charisma and never stop shining.


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Thanks so much for sharing ^^

[Juhyane]

thanks for sharing such a heart-warming article! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Awww.. miss the 5 of them too..

Tohoshinki is a group of five people who have the best performances and personalities. As the time piles up, I believe that they will keep fascinating more people into their charisma and never stop shining.

indeed! Always keep the faith~ (:

[Rika]

this is definitely worth to read,it is make my nostalgic little bit,i miss them so much too,i hope they gonna realase new album with new songs together soon,thanks for translation and share:)

[Kim Jun hae]

I really love to read this article...
thank you so much for sharing.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

After read this, i believe that our boys is the best...
They personality, their talent, their hard work and everything...

I love Tohoshinki so much... Tohoshinki fighting!!!!

[♥zaizai]

its so sweet!! hhahaah!!
and i totally lolled at Jaejoong's "doesn't he sound like an american?" to yunho!
hahahaha!!!
i love yunnie's rap on PPL too!!!

[Love-Hero]

Thanks for sharing, it's really touching..

'no matter how much they were sweating, they kept dancing and dancing until the scene became perfect'
It proves that our boys, no matter what. They'll keep doing their best, giving all they can. Never ever giving up.

'Without having to say a word to each other, they immediately took out the bats and balls, and started to fool around like teenagers on the white sand.'
I too, wish that I could see that. Them fooling, having no troubles in their mind. Happily playing, practicing, singing dancing.

Wish everything would be alright for them, them being as one. I miss them, really.

[madeline]

Tohoshinki is a group of five people who have the best performances and personalities. As the time piles up, I believe that they will keep fascinating more people into their charisma and never stop shining

i couldn't agree more.

[Cassie21]

It is a really good article . It tells us that our boys really worked so hard to achieve their dreams . They always do their best . The writer said that they got a simple and down-to-earth personality , right ? That is absolutely right ! Everyone knows that . They really are the group with the best skills , performances , add personalities . Maybe those things are the reasons why they succeed now . They are humble , hard-working , and always do their best . I really hope that they can achieve all of their dreams . We , Cassies , are always stand by you guys . Always keep the faith !

[rin12117]

Thank you for sharing!!!
I MIISSSS THEM!!! MUCH MUCH MUCH
Reading this while listening to "toki wo tomete" makes me wanna cry, i wish time stop and let us enjoy the good old days.
and that's why i can't stop believing in them, hoping one day, we can share joy again and reminiscing today with smile
ALWAYS KEEP THE FAITH

[jaejoongxyukie]

jaejoong being yunho fanboy lolz..hahaha
but i feel a bit touch when i read this article ^__^
thanks for sharing..

[Lynn]

I love this piece of translation. Thank you so much for your hard work!

"For me it's "Purple Line". The highlight is Yunho's rap. I thought to myself, "He's so cool. Doesn't he sound like an American?" (LOL)" (Jaejoong)

LOL Jaejoong is so funny! xD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) LMAO.

Tohoshinki is a group of five people who have the best performances and personalities. As the time piles up, I believe that they will keep fascinating more people into their charisma and never stop shining.

That is what I believe too. They are so amazing, just like shining stars, continue to spread love & move forward brilliantly! Oppa, hwaiting!