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2011, watch out for them! Dalmatian!
Dalmatian surprised everyone in their first stage.
They’re rookies for sure, but you could feel the professionalism and ease they felt in knowing how to enjoy the stage. All the members spent a long time training prior to their debut, so Dalmatian built their skills in which allowed them to give off the aura of a non-rookie-like and secure stage in whichever performance. In other words, Dalmatian is prepared rookies who will show their infinitude.

The team name for Dalmatian is very unique. Is there a specific meaning behind the team name?

Inati – Dalmatian is a breed of dogs, but we also derived it with a combination of the breed and musician. Dogs are known for their loyalty and freedom and for us, we vowed to stay loyal to those who love our music and like the unique spots in Dalmatians, we will put out our character and talents and make music strong in character as well as being fashionable.
Lately the responses for ‘The Man Opposed’ have been hot. How do you feel?

Day Day – To put it simply, I feel like flying. This mini album was really a special album for us since it’s our first album out in Dalmatian’s name. In having people give us this much after enduring an average of 6 years in training for all of us, we’re very grateful.
Introduce to us this album.

Dari – For this album, without differentiating night and day, all the members locked themselves inside the studio inside our dorm. That’s how we were able to get out two self-composed songs, Really Really and Real Eyes, in the album.

Youngwon – Our title song ‘The Man Opposed’ is about a guy convincing a girl who is head over heels for a bad guy. It’s a cute and cheeky plot as the lyrics add onto it; it’s a hip hop dance song. This started because of Jeesu’s idea.

Jeesu – When I was in middle school, I liked a girl but she was dating a guy who acted vulgarly, so I would scream ‘I oppose that man’ and ‘No!’ on the inside. In remembering that moment, The Man Opposed was the song that the members and I worked on.
If you were to go back to your middle school and high school days, what do you want to do? Also, tell us your most memorable moment when you were in school.

Inati – For me, the class trip with my friends! I had a lot of fun then. I also remember changing classrooms with other classes to shock our teachers on April Fools Day. Do they still play pranks for April Fools Day? It’s been a while…

Youngwon – When I went on picnics with our class, I would await the talent show part. My friends and I would eat our lunch boxes beforehand and then dance and sing during the talent show. Since then, I’ve raised dreams of becoming an artist.

Daniel – Honest for me, studying! In the most important time of my life, I fell in love with music so I regret being alone. For those who are smart, study hard!
Dalmatian’s outfits are also unique; even member Youngwon, who dyed his hair blue, became a big issue. Which member is interested in fashion the most?

Daniel – All of the members in Dalmatian have high interest in fashion as well as greed when it comes to clothes. Whenever we’re ready to leave the house, we take note of our style and put efforts into what we wear.

Dari – For me, it’s to the point where I have a room full of clothes. I think I had the most stuff when moving dorms. If I say I’m still in the process of organizing my stuff, then I’m done with my story.

Youngwon – Thank you that my hair style became an issue. I want to take this time in thanking our stylist, CEO, and the director of the hair salon who takes care of my hair as well as decided it for my hair style.
Dalmatian is gaining a lot of attention in putting forth a non-rookie like skills. What are your plans for the future?

Inati – Whenever we practice, there’s a phrase that the members and I always say: “There’s no tomorrow. Today is the greatest day of my life.” We endured a long period of time practicing in doing our best without regrets every day. Like that, that’s how we began our first album but we always have the mindset that it could be our last.

Dari – We will promote efficiently in letting Dalmatian’s name be known all around. Until the day a lot of people will enjoy listening to our music, we will work hard in music and go on broadcasts.
Amongst the much attention, Smart Magazine has finally published its first edition. What kind of information will readers enjoy from our magazine? Also, please greet the readers of Smart (Magazine).

Jeesu – The trend in uniforms along with trendy items. Famous places to eat around various schools? I wish it (magazine) could have this! Because I love food!

Daniel – I think it would be fun to introduce schools that have special facilities or events.

Dalmatian – We are touched in being invited to Changkanho. For our readers who are reading Smart Magazine! Thank you for reading Dalmatian’s interview till the end. We will continue to show a more improved, better image. Listen to Dalmatian’s music lots! Thank you!