[OSEN’s Reporter Lee Jungah]
For boys, they seem to flap their wings endlessly and soon enough, they become men. To come to this stage, I wonder how much they had to flap their wings. It seems as if you touch them, you’ll faint from shock of the power from the amazing 6 young men Yoon Doojoon, Yang Yoseob, Jang Hyunseung, Lee Kikwang, Yong Junhyung, and Song Dongwoon who have returned.
Stepping up from ‘Bad Girl’ and ‘Mystery’, Beast has become more powerful and stronger with their performances which help with their title song ‘Shock’ which gives us a refreshing shock.
#Muscle aches throughout their choreography practices
Beast’s song ‘Shock’ is of course a song but what caught more attention was their choreography which seemed full of strength. The performance that the six members create is full of strength that makes people not want to take their eyes away, especially the ‘vtach’ dance which makes a person want to follow it at least once.
Hawoosin, composed of six members from Europe whom also was in charge of Beyonce and Omarion’s choreography, was in charge of Beast’s choreography this time. Even though the members were always dancing, this choreography caused a lot of muscle pains and was rated as difficult. Even with their muscle pains, they constantly practiced which you could see their progression.
Doojoon said, “I tore a ligament and all my muscles in my thighs were lumped as I practiced to the point where I couldn’t even walk correctly. Hawoosin was someone who didn’t have a lot of time to lend out and so working with him was truly a fortune. Working with him felt as if seeing a new world and I felt honored.” The members dealt with the aches and pains of their muscles throughout the night of their music video filming but thinking of being able to give a better performance, they gained strength.
Yoseob said that the ‘Shock’ performance is a performance but everyone should look forward to their improvement in their live skills also as he smiled. In order to maintain their safe live skills, they constantly keep warm around their necks as well as rest in water in their bathtub which help keep their voices moist. The boys are taking a lot of care into maintaining their voices.
# I want to stand on stage so much.
From their ‘Mystery’ activities to ‘Shock’, it has been one month since Beast members have stood on music program stages. However, it didn’t seem as if they even had a break as they were constantly on variety programs and busying themselves but in response, the members said “Our bodies were itching because we wanted to stand on stage again so badly.”
Now, they’re satisfying that thirst they had in standing on stage again. They’re barely running on any sleep as they’re taking in their schedules. They must be tired without having any sleep but during breaks in filming, the members are constantly joking around. I asked where they get all that energy and they responded, “If we sit still, we just slump over and I think that’s worse for us. By joking around like this, we gain more strength and energy” as they smiled widely again.
# Shaking off the pressure
There wasn’t an ounce less of pressure with the release of the new album. They had the desire to satisfy the expectations that were received since receiving the rookie award at the Seoul Gayo Daesang Awards.
When asking about their thoughts once receiving the rookie award, Kikwang said, “We were really thankful and felt proud. We all went through difficult times and memories of them popped up in my head. Alongside that, it is important that we have now stepped up to the playing field but instead of sticking to that idea, I thought of how much more we can improve ourselves and showing a better image.”
Junhyung said, “I thought about how the public would think ‘If these guys come back in a more transformed image, I wonder how transformed it would be.’ As I keep thinking this, I felt that we have to now show a changed and improved image of ourselves. And so we worked hard on our singing and practiced a lot in our choreography. The only thought that crossed my mind was that we have to work hard.”
Yoseob expectedly said, “The song’s keys are high and the choreography is hard but we know that we can’t miss both, considering that we put a lot of stress into out live performances, so we’re always nervous for each performance. Before each performance, I tell myself in my head that I can sing the high notes well.”
Leader Doojoon even carried out exorcism well. During one of the comeback performances, as he was performing the choreography, his nail scratched his face which caused an injury. His nail happened to dig in below his chin and he had to wear a band-aid on his face. Also, because of his outfit, one of the accessories happened to rip the skin on his hand which lead into an injury. However, he said that all these were good omens to success and decided to think of it as exorcism.
*The exorcism part I think is to say that Doojoon executed everything well………I really don’t know…….it’s a play on words…
#Now, family.
All of Beast is currently dwelling in dorms. Adults with different personalities dwelling and living their lives together isn’t an easy task but the members told us that “We’re really like family now” and that they’ve become one another’s good friend as they smiled.
Because these six stay together from the moment they open their eyes until they close them, there aren’t others who know them like how they know each another. Recently they got a flat screen TV that they can hang on the wall which they gather together to watch TV when they have time.
# Wild Idols
Amongst the many singers who surpass the height of 180cm, Beast is composed of average height members that range around 170cm. They say that those around that height are able to present dance with more style and I believe that Beast is truly showing it. The members said, “I think that in order to show style, you have to be around 177-178 centimeters” and that they will continue to show a ‘styled’ dance.
Last time, Beast was called ‘Pet Idols’ as they gave off a friendly and cute feeling but now, they’re truly showing the ‘Beastly Idol’ image as they’re on top like everyone else. In the question as to which nickname they think fit them better, Hyunseung replied, “The ‘Pet Idol’ was thankful and ‘Beastly Idol’ fit out latest album concept and so I’m thankful. Hrm…also, ‘Wild Idol’? I think that’s a good one too” as all the members shouted “Oh! The ‘Wild Idol’ one is good!”
With rival group MBLAQ and comebacks of both Rain and Lee Hyori, they said that they were more nervous than in fear. Son Dongwoon, the magnae whom recently graduated high school said, “I’m excited to be in promotion with sunbaenims like Rain and Lee Hyori as I hope to learn from them personally. As for MBLAQ, I feel like I have a lot to learn from that group. Seeing each other, I feel like we’re more urged which motivates us to work harder. I think the rivalry between us is a good thing.”
From just being able to stand on stage, Beast feels the happiness as they lived day by day on the thought of ‘Shock.’ ‘Carpe Diem.’ These are the words written across member Junhyung’s arm. Just like the meaning, Beast members will be happy like anyone else and make strength for another day because of their efforts in working hard and living in the moment.
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CREDITS: OSEN (SOURCE); SEOULFOOOD@B2ST Rising (TRANS)
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