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“GALAXY SUPERSTAR” LIVE REPORT FROM KOREA & B2ST EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW[ENG] B2ST’s arrival on the training spot surely made the GS* participants quite shocked, just like B2ST’s song title. Meeting B2ST, participants got “Shock”On Friday (May 4th) evening, the GS participants received another surprise when they were brought to meet the special guests, B2ST! B2ST’s arrival on the training spot surely made the GS participants quite shocked, just like B2ST’s song title. Sella who is a loyal fan of B2ST was even on a loss of words. “I was very happy, but I regretted that I was not able to take a photo with them personally. I was speechless, I couldn’t say anything in front of them,” she said enthusiastically. Though Yoseob couldn’t attend because of conflicting schedules, this event felt like a meeting of seniors and juniors, as they are all trainee students of Rainbow Bridge.In front of B2ST, Firly, Arthur, and Alif showed off their abilities by dancing to “Shock”. After seeing his juniors’ act, Gikwang gave a little advice, “Actually, your movements are already good enough. But at the reffrain it lacked of energy.” He didn’t hesitate to teach the right “Shock” dance movements. After that, it was Jeje, Maria, and Tety’s turn to show off with the song “Trouble Maker”, a duet song of Hyun Seung and 4Minute’s HyunA. “You are already good, but since there are three of you, there are few movements that is changed**, right?” Hyun Seung said. A photo session was not forgotten after the short tutorial from B2ST. We, the reporters, continued with an interview!What do you think of Galaxy Superstar participants’ performance?Gikwang : I didn’t think there are Indonesian fellows who are talented like this. But now I saw it live with my own eyes, so I believe it  and I didn’t expect it at all.What are the strengths and weaknesses of GS participants?Doo Joon : Rather than talking about strengths and weaknesses, it’s better to talk about their passion. Whether they will improve or not is more important. I hope they could dig their passion deeper so that they will improve.You guys were being trained at the same place. How was your experience during the training?Dongwoon : Our training period was around 2-7 years. Most of the trainnes at the time were only concerned about their uncertain future, whether they will debut or not; there were no convincing certainity. So it is better not to think of wanting to achieve something in a short time and rashed manner. Be calm and pass those times with a love toward music. Those times are nothing, it will pass well if you think about the things you like.In your opinion, how is the prospect of GS participants’ future?Hyun Seung : right now, it’s still the training period. As it’s still training period, this is the biggest chance to train as well as possible. They have to be able to concentrate and to think that this is the time to do their training as good as possible. They can (be successful), if they work harder than this period.How is B2ST’s impression of the concert that was held at Jakarta not too long ago?Jun Hyung : Before, I thought we were not well known by Indonesian citizens. Yet, when I arrived, there were many fans who welcomed us passionately, so we performed really passionately there. That kind of passionate reaction made us even more spirited. That is why, we thank you.What made you guys survived the long training period, without a  guarantee to be popular?Gikwang : I always try not to forget my feelings on my first training. I mean, when we first entered the training, we must be thinking that later on we will be able to go on to the stage, wearing good clothes, showing a cool dance, dreams like these. So, with that spirit, I was motivated to continue and do my training well.Other than talent, what are needed to become a star?Doo Joon : It seems that we are lucky to be on this era, as K-Pop is being (known)worldwide and becoming a trend so we are being able to be loved by many people in Asia. We are so lucky to be a K-pop star.What are B2ST’s plans for the next 2-3 years?Dong Woon : actually it’s not very clear, I don’t even really know about our schedule next month. But for sure, we want to make K-pop and our album even more popular.Is there any plan to make an album this year?Hyun Seung : Yes, we will launch a new album this year and surely we will be busy again with our schedules in Korea.Will there be a “Beautiful Show” concert again?Hyun Seung : We cannot guarantee our upcoming schedules and we cannot make sure whether “Beautiful Show” concert will be held again or not. We also do not care about where will “Beautiful Show” concert be held (which country it will be held), as long as there are many people who love us.Would you like to visit Indonesia again?Jun Hyung : when we visited Jakarta, many fans supported us. Seems like in order to repay the kindness of the fans in Indonesia, we need to go back there as soon as possible.Is there any message for the GS participants?Gikwang : I know that you must be facing a really hard time right now. But, don’t let yourself regret later, try even harder while you can still experience the training period. We also hope that you guys will be even more successful.*note : GS stands for Galaxy Superstar** Actually, I’m not sure whether HyunSeung said ‘movements that is changed’ or ‘movement that should be changed’, sorry.
Credits : TABLOID BINTANG 1094th edition (2nd week of May 2012)
shared & Eng trans by erhyme@alwaysbeast.net