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Q: Fans have been waiting for your solo album for 9 years. Please say something for the fans who have waited.
A: It’s been 9 years since my debut, for us everything has changed a lot more than we expected, and it obviously took a lot more time than I intended. It’s obvious, but to be honest I also..It will be sad when I talk about this issue but I’m fine with it now, so are the other members. Everything was beautiful before but honestly, even though we have appeared on TV and I used to want to appear on variety shows a bit but recently I don’t want to go to TV shows anymore. Frankly, it is really…with that much…But as I have said before… not doing something and not being able to do it is completely different in my mind so honestly, I was really worried when releasing the solo album that I’ve been expecting and waiting for too. At first, when the director proposed the idea, I rejected his proposal. I didn’t want to release my solo album like this…I want to show better things but waiting again seems so long, also meeting the public through musicals like this obviously has its limits too. Acting in drama is clearly risky. Well even though it’s not that risky and I could do it, but I am not satisfied with myself. Since, later if there is a good opportunity, I will be able to act in a drama but when comparing it with an album, of course I want to choose an album. When putting them on scales and looking back at myself, I am a bit…The siuation right now is difficult…Working as a singer feels so hard so I have even thought of acting, even though I thought like that but to be honest, I like singing. I really like singing. If musical was only about acting, I would have avoided it too but because I was able to sing, I really like it. That’s why I started (being in musical). Anyway, even though it was late…But when thinking about releasing the album this time, if I did release it years ago, I would obviously not be able to write the music that I want to write like I do right now, it would have been a solo album made by someone else for me. It would not be the music that I want to show, that I want to communicate with my fans, so because a solo album is important like that, it’s better to release it now. Also, because of the album this time, I was pessimistic about releasing an album in such situations but because everyone of you has been supporting me for 9 years long…that really gave me strength to release it. So honestly, the album is able to be released thanks to every single one of you. That’s all I want to say. Thank you.
Translated By: SweetieXiah of JYJ3
Audio Credit: picnicxiah
Shared By: JYJ3
im so impressed with how Junsu is able to express himself now. it makes me proud of him. his gratefulness towards his fans is also outstanding, and he has matured so much!
love you xiah~
I just wanna cry … remember everything he and us went through with our strength and belief … I feel proud of myself, for choosing the one being my idol from the very beginning and deciding to follow him ’til now … Thank you Junsu ah ~ Really !!
p/s: I love you. So much.
i cried, this is sooo sad. junsuaaa we will always support you no matter what. please be happy and we love you.
somehow it’s makes my eyes became teary……in the past, many things that makes me felt so emotional. ‘why this is happen to these boys ? how dare they do something like this to the boys ? why these sad things always came out when these boys started to smile again ?’ these question keep coming to my mind. Every time i read/heard these unfair things, it always makes me like a volcano who gonna erupt immediately. But now, if i look back again, i think it’s not really bad….it’s true that the boys must endure many bad situation till now but maybe it’s the way….even though it’s hard and long way but in the end from every bad situation that these guys must faced, the result that JYJ have i guess always a good one….every crisis moment always became a big opportunity for the boys and us to became more stronger.
Don’t worry Su…..we always be with you….we aways here for you……… no mater what happen in the future, i always gonna tried my best to support you and your beloved brothers too so Junsu-ah Fighting!!!! JYJ fighting!!!!.
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Please my dear friends! there is nothing sad about (or let say that) since he’s satisfied with what he did then he sure is so happy, and as he said “recently I don’t want to go to TV shows anymore” he’s like : I don’t want your shows anymore, I have my fans who love me and support me! being able to do what he wants, sing his own music, write his own lyrics, work so hard for his album, is more priceless to him =>* “But when thinking about releasing the album this time, if I did release it years ago, I would obviously not be able to write the music that I want to write like I do right now, it would have been a solo album made by someone else for me. It would not be the music that I want to show, that I want to communicate with my fans so because a solo album is important like that, it’s better to release it now.”* this is his happiness, so let’s not be sad, that won’t change anything, on the contrary, FOR ME , although I’m well aware of what Junsu is capable to do, I was worried , will other fans accept Junsu showing another side of him? I was really worried But after the album was released I was super happy, I mean how can an album be so complete? you can’t choose which is your favourite and least favourite song!!! that’s a sign of a great artist.right?
he wants to be free and do what he wants, and he wants to break that image that we were having in our minds about him (which may be just 30% of him) and the great fans accepted that and supported him no matter what!
so let’s cheer up everyone Jae and Chun could reach us with dramas and junsu now is reaching us with his album , there are many ostacles obstacles but at least we can see them and live with their success
well said
@Hakima Jaejg Xiahnism so well said and I totally agree with what you said. I feel he is the truest happiest being able to do what he love the way he wants to do it. Putting myself in his shoes I feel being able to do what you love the way you want to is the ulitimate happyness!!!!! Also, it is not like he is ruling out doing dramas. Like he said if a good drama comes along he could do it later. I feel even though they had or have to deal with unfair situations Junsu/JYJ are so much better off now then they every were. They are able to be the type of artists they want want to be and that is more important. As a true fan of Junsu/JYJ I will continue to support them because they deserve it and they make me happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderfully written @HaKima I too worried about Junsu being accepted for the different sides of himself; but think about it, Junsu took a leap of faith and trusted that some fans would “get it”. Junsu asked the question recently, “Why do you all think I’m cute?” He’s letting us see that he is MUCH MORE than just cute! I think ‘Tarantallegra’ is a gift to and from Kim Junsu, and I accept it gladly with both hands<3
Baby Su~ I am so proud of you!! You know that you want to sing, and I am glad you chose to!! Acting… you can try it out as well… but if you really like singing more than anything else, then by all means!! I will love you in whatever you do… but especially when you start singing!! I fell in love with you because of your voice, and I am happy you choose not to bury your talents by doing things under pressure!! You know what you want babe! Just do it!!
The JYJ boys are very good role models for the young (actually, for both the young and the old) for their courage, strength, perseverance, diligence, generosity, etc. (Their good looks, talents, cuteness, charms,… these are not role model qualities, though I very much wanted to include them in. )
JYJ keep on fighting! Keep on shining bright! Brighter than ever! Brighter than all!
DON’T BE SAD EVERYBODY! Be JOYFUL! This is a beautiful moment that shows Junsu’s deep love for the fans.
Junsu’s words are so touching! He speaks the truth without sugar coating the reality of his and JYJ’s situation. Most of all shares his heart with us. He bares himself here with an honesty you almost never see in K-pop artists. He gives us an extended glimpse into his own internal struggle over many of the trials they have endured. To those who say Junsu hides from fans by using his smile and laughter.. I disagree.. it is about Resilience (see BAFs Huffington link) … I say.. of the three Junsu has been the most forthcoming when talking publicly about their struggles and sharing his true feelings. Yet when he does speak about their struggles he does it with so much TACT never attacking or naming names, just calmly, tactfully stating the facts.
The beauty of this one statement if you read it closely is that .. Junsu speaks to the fans like we are his is TRUSTED FRIENDS who he can share his concerns and vulnerabilities with. He does not hesitate to tell us he no longer wants to be on TV, or that he had doubts about doing the album, or that he considered dramas, but he was unsure of his own abilities.
And oh… the revelation here… THIS >>>>: “…. if I did release it years ago, I would obviously not be able to write the music that I want to write like I do right now, it would have been a solo album made by someone else for me. It would not be the music that I want to show, that I want to communicate with my fans so because a solo album is important like that, it’s better to release it now….”
LOVE THIS COMMENT >”…it would have been a solo album made by someone else for me. It would not be the music that I want to show…” A 9 year journey to have the FREEDOM to express himself artistically. (Leaving SME was not just about the fair distribution of income… deep in their hearts JYJ longed for artistic freedom.)
And how sweet and touching is THIS ” ….but because everyone of you has been supporting me for 9 long years…that really gave me strength to release it. So honestly, the album is able to be released thanks to every single one of you. That’s all I want to say. Thank you…”
No… THANK YOU!!!! KIM JUNSU! You have been worth the wait!
Love your comment <3
I’m so proud of him, every word he utter is full sincerity. Him accepting the fact of not being able to perform or do tv guestings is not giving up but a realization that there are more ways in the world to promote his music and reach out to people. Composing and creating wonderful music is not only limited to music programs, its even more creative and profound becuase they don’t have to follow the standards and trends that those shows demand. Junsu’s album promotion is unconventional but its more intimate and it broaden his creativity. their hardships help them mature musically and deepen their artistry.
One thing i realized about Junsu is its not hard to understand what he feel coz he always straightforward..when i’m still not become one of jyj fans, i always thought that jyj is overrated & oversensitive for every single thing..espcially on junsu twitter incident sometime ago..i always think that they want to get a symphatize & attention..BUT..just when i start to know more bout them, then i just realized what a big mistake i made..the obstacles & all the restriction from the media is totally not a joke..but thats what make JYJ & fans bond become stronger..we understand each other..JYJ learn too much during this path..sometimes i wonder why i become their fans knowing that i will not have opportunity to get excited to watch them performing in weekly music program or variety show,but i then realized that this is what make us special from other fandom..coz we have JYJ..
“sometimes i wonder why i become their fans knowing that i will not have opportunity to get excited to watch them performing in weekly music program or variety show,but i then realized that this is what make us special from other fandom..coz we have JYJ..”
i think about this too…. i mean, our fandom is totaly different, isnt it? we doesnt have the same opportunities to see them on TV, variety shows or music programs…but at the end i learned that it doesnt matter, cause im happy just like that..im happy having their music, their dramas, musicals…. i love what they give me as a fan, the love they show for us all the time, and even though been an int. fan is even more difficult, it doesnt matter…because i love them, and i will support them till the end…because THEY ARE MY BELOVED JYJ.
Wise words and a very admiring person he is!
@A friend of JYJ I agree with what you said. I too love it how Junsu always speaks his mind and from his heart. However, like you said “he does it with so much TACT never attacking or naming names, just calmy, tactfully stating the facts.” I said it recently for his fan signing I love listening to Junsu speak. I do not even have to know what he is saying. It always feels comfortable like I am listening to a old friend talk.
I totally love and agree with all of this you pointed out. This is so 100% true:
And oh… the revelation here… THIS >>>>: “…. if I did release it years ago, I would obviously not be able to write the music that I want to write like I do right now, it would have been a solo album made by someone else for me. It would not be the music that I want to show, that I want to communicate with my fans so because a solo album is important like that, it’s better to release it now….”
LOVE THIS COMMENT >”…it would have been a solo album made by someone else for me. It would not be the music that I want to show…” A 9 year journey to have the FREEDOM to express himself artistically. (Leaving SME was not just about the fair distribution of income… deep in their hearts JYJ longed for artistic freedom.)
And how sweet and touching is THIS ” ….but because everyone of you has been supporting me for 9 long years…that really gave me strength to release it. So honestly, the album is able to be released thanks to every single one of you. That’s all I want to say. Thank you…”
I like to say even though I am still a new sorta fan. I would like to say thank you Junsu for waiting to put out a true artistic amazing, awesome, outstanding, fabulous solo album. Your album is truely beyond perfection!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love every song, beat, music, word, picture everything about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will continue to support Junsu/JYJ forever, because they are true artists and they make me happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Flower
“….I do not even have to know what he is saying. It always feels comfortable like I am listening to a old friend talk.”
Hey there..you are definitely smitten by Junsu fever! LOL I can feel your Su Love in all your posts! You get me smiling ear to ear when I read your posts so filled with excitement and love for Junsu! (I am the same but I hold back a bit when I am here, so I really enjoy seeing you SPAZZ!)
Like you even when I don’t know what he is saying I love listening to his voice. I love watching him as he speaks as he uses his hands to express himself as he talks…. there is just something so engaging about his voice tone, facial expressions and mannerisms. Ahhhhhhhhh so JUNSULICIOUS!
Only one thing comes to my mind. I love you, Junsu.
@Lisa…
perfectly stated…
You have grown so much over the years, as an artist and as a person and as a fan who has been watching you all of these years, I’m truly proud of you! Fighting, Junsu~ ^^ I love your album and the effort you put into everything. Thank you for singing!!
i will always support u junsu…. i really love ur album…