SPRiNG Magazine March 2020 - Seventeen MINGYU
Q: A Japanese word/phrase that you have learned recently?
MINGYU: つよく / よわく (strong/weak)
Q: What did you do when you went to Dubai as Korean Wave Expo's ambassadors?
MG: We played in the desert and even met Dubai Carats, so it was fun
Q: Earliest childhood memory?
MG: Going on vacation at Seongmodo Island (석모도) with my family
Q: If you can only wear one accessory, what would it be?
MG: Bracelet and watch
Q: If there’s one food that you can eat that would make you full, what is it?
MG: Pork
Q: What do you always have to eat for breakfast?
MG: Rice (carbohydrates)
Q: Something you would like to say to Japan Carats?
MG: I hope SEVENTEEN can make you smile.
Q: What was the most impressive moment so far?
MINGYU: I can't forget the opening of our concert in Saitama Super Arena. It was our largest concert venue then, and I was moved by the very loud cheers.
Q: So far, what is it that you have worked on the hardest?
MINGYU: I think I worked hardest in becoming a singer. Thanks to that, I (think) I’m in a position where I can firmly face any challenges that would come in the future. I still want to grow more, but (now), I can relax a bit-- I want to be able to take it slowly and enjoy the process.
Q: What makes your tension rise up (gets you excited)?
MINGYU: Definitely while having a concert. I think that if I do raise my tension up one step further, I’d be able to make everyone enjoy it even more. It (concert) is like an interaction.
Q: What do you respect most about the members?
WONWOO: It’s not easy to live with 13 members. We respect each other (by keeping/acknowledging that) there’s a line/boundaries (that should not be crossed). Everyone has respect for each other.
S.COUPS: I think everyone is kind-hearted.
WONWOO: If we can’t accept each other, it won’t work. I think the most tolerant member is Mingyu.
S.COUPS: To be honest, I thought I was the most tolerant but after listening to this, I do think it’s Mingyu! (laughs)
MINGYU: It’s everyone (laughs). I respect’s Vernon’s freedom (free-spiritedness). It feels like he's someone who can do something spontaneously. I’m also envious of how he can express his opinions clearly.
VERNON: On the contrary, (I respect) Mingyu’s freedom (laughs). For example, when we get a vacation, I think he really fulfills it.
JP + KR > ENG by kidmingyu @ twitter
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As of 200306: edited for clarity and choice of wordings since original posting
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