[Trans] SHINee's 100 Questions Interview - Ray Magazine, December 2011!


Minho 

01 Q: How did you choose your clothes for today? A : I choose what to wear everyday according to my mood.

02 Q: What do you anticipate most for winter? A : I look forward to snow!

03  Q: The secret of keeping fit is..? A : To force myself to exercise everyday. I find my favourite photos and fashion to push me to achieve that.

04 Q: Favourite Food A : Initially, it was ramen, but now I like beef rice. Beef rice is convenient (to eat) and delicious!

05 Q: Sport you want to try A : Golf! I’ve been watching it recently.

06 Q: Do you reference for your fashion styles? A : Foreign celebrities’ outfits. I also go online to check for the latest trends.

07 Q: Korean Movie to recommend? A : “Sweet Life” - you are able to appreciate a man’s charming side, so I recommend this.

08  Q: Favourite Japan Animation? A : “One Piece”!! I’ve been addicted to this for a few years already. Every character has their own personality, the story is very captivating too.

09 Q: Favorite part in “One Piece”? A : When Luffy saved Robin, he shouted, “We are comrades!”

10 Q: Which place do you want to visit in Japan? A : I want to watch a Japanese football game.

11 Q: Favourite winter outfit? A : Scarves and coats.

12  Q: If you were to be reincarnated, what do you wish to be? A : An officer or a police. I feel their that their job to bring peace is very honourable.

13 Q: What advice did BoA and TVXQ give? A : Our  seniors told us to study Japanese hard. No matter what, we have to do our best, and to learn the Japanese work culture and ways.

14 Q: Do you prefer girls with short or long hair? A : Long hair. I feel that there is a sense of female charm and mysteriousness.

15  Q: If you have a time machine, will you want to visit the past or  future? A : The past. I want to make use of all my experience to try all  over again.

16 Q: The most touching moment with Japanese  fans? A : The audience were very close to the stage so we were highly  motivated by their presence. Everyone sang with us and it felt good.

17  Q: What does SHINee want to accomplish in Japan? A : A nationwide concert. Upon seeing our seniors’ concert, we highly hope to do one too.

18  Q: You will feel uncomfortable if you do not have (this thing) in your bag? A : MP3. I am used to listening music during breaks or practices so it is something I cannot live without.

19 Q: A SHINee Song you will recommend for cheering people up? A : “A-yo”. Because it is full of energy.

20 Q: What if you lose at something you are good at? A : I will not be satisfied and will work hard until I win back.


Taemin 

21 Q: What’s your Personality? A : Not easily satisfied, if I want to achieve something, I will strive hard to get it.

22 Q: Food that make you the happiest A : Meat! I feel at bliss even at the thought of it.

23 Q: Recent Music Genre you listen to A : Popular music with slow beats. I love the quiet melody of it.

24  Q: Food that you hate. A : Brinjal/Eggplant - because it doesnt have any taste at all; the purple look of it seems unappetizing too.

25  Q: The most shocking thing recently A : A staff member carried me and ran around. I thought it wasn’t possible, but I was lifted easily and he skipped!

26 Q: The most charismatic quality is.. A : Never give up, to work hard in order to improve oneself.

27 Q: Favourite J-drama/movie A : “One Piece” Animation and Hayao Miyazaki works. His directed works are creative and spectacular.

28  Q: Experienced any cultural shock? A : Broadcasted programmes will undergo very detailed checks before filming - I was suprised!

29  Q: Do you remember your debut stage performance? A : Of course! I will never forget the expression on everyone’s faces on our debut stage.

30  Q: Name one failure you’ve experienced A : I worked hard to prepare a  story to share but when I wanted to tell it, I totally forgot it .. it was so wasted.

31 Q: Favourite female winter fashion? A : Long knitted apparel with a fur cap or scarf. I like a soft and warm look and feeling.

32 Q: Favourite Japanese food? A : Beef rice. Because it tastes delicious. (laughs)

33 Q: Favourite fashion style A : Skinny pants

34 Q: First thing you do in the morning A : Wash my face

35 Q: What do SHINee order when you all go out? A : Meat dishes

36 Q: Source of Energy? A : Fans!

37 Q: New hairstyle that you have been thinking of? A : To dye my hair BLACK.

38 Q: Afraid of the cold or hot? A : Hot

39  Q: Do you like high, elevated places? A : Yes. I am not afraid, it’s thrilling and meaningful. The breeze is very cooling. I used to climb mountains when I was young.

40 Q: Good thing being the youngest? A : To be younger by one or two years (laughs). Compared to hyungs, I have yet to experience many things, there are endless possibilities.


Onew 

41 Q: You do not want to lose in.. A: The ability to change the mood - from a noisy  one to a quiet one. I often say cold jokes (laughs)

42 Q:  Favourite season? A: Spring. Because the temperature is just right. The warm feeling make me want to go to the beach, so I like it.

43 Q: Food you ate most recently A: Digestive medicine - ate too much (laughs)

44  Q: Listen or talk? A : 50-50. If it is an area of interest, I will talk a lot about it. If not, I will just pay attention to what others have to say.

45 Q: Current Fashion Wants A : A huge coat - a best friend that helps to keep me warm during winter.

46 Q: Impression of Japanese Girls A : Gentle, warm, charms of a young girl.

47  Q: Strongest impression of a Japanese drama/film A: “Girl who travelled across time” Animation. I’ve watch the movie too! The idea to travel time is cool.

48 Q: Most wanted holiday Destination A :  Anyway is fine with me… But I really want to go to a beach where I can  relax and hang out with good friends.

49 Q: Recommended Winter destination in Korea A: Scenic mountain scapes! Beaches! I love the ocean!

50  Q: Any thoughts about the Abbey Road Studios in London? A : Very happy! Extremely honoured to be the first Asian artist to perform there.

51  Q: Thoughts for SM TOWN Live in Tokyo at Tokyo dome A : I am happy to be on the same stage with singers from the same company. If there is a chance, I wish SHINee can perform a solo concert there.

52  Q: Which Japanese phrase will make you happy when you are praised with it? A : Any praise will make me happy! I am especially happy when they  say “You sang very well”, “You have a nice voice”.

53 Q: A thing you must do before you sleep A : To drink a cup of water! This is to calm my nerves.

54  Q: Thinking back, what did you work hard to achieve  your dream? A :  Practice is important. Of course, I am still practicing myself.

55  Q: What were you like when you were in elementary school? A : Very active. I was a kid who will go to the field to run around every break time!

56 Q: Which SHINee song do you usually hum to A :  ”Replay”, it can be said that it was our starting song. From the start, we had a profound love for it.

57 Q: Things you do before a concert A : Be nervous (laughs). I feel that if there is no slight sense of nervousness, I will become easily tired.

58 Q: Things you want to do the most now A : Travel and eat. I want to try all the famous stalls around the world. If I can travel and eat at the same time, it would be twice as great!

59 Q: What do you want to challenge yourself in the future? A : Musical instruments

60 Q: When are you most focused? A : Music programs and on the stage - I will work very hard.


Key 

61 Q: What do people label you as? A : I often hear people saying that I am full of energy - active.

62 Q: What do you normally do to change your mood? A : If I have troubles, I will try my best to solve them.

63  Q: What do you think of during a performance? A : Since I will think about the choreography before I perform, after I go on the stage, I will think of how to perform it later.

64 Q: Recommend a Korean food. A : Tteokbokki (rice cake). Because it is convenient to eat and it tastes good, so please try it! It is considered a snack yet it can fill your stomach when you are hungry.

65 Q: What do you do during your free time?  A : Meet up with my friends, shop and practice occasionally.

66  Q: What character would you want to play in a film? A : I want to play ”Key” - not only I can film it happily, I can get to know myself better.

67  Q: Who do you want to work with - a singer. A : Our senior, BoA…  However, I’ve already performed with her several times on SMTOWN Live.

68 Q: Your childhood dream. A : Singer, Artist.

69 Q: Place you want to go. A : Alaska. It can be relaxing there.

70 Q: A style you want to try is.. A : To match anything with socks. I want to try various types of socks.

71 Q: The happiest moment up till now. A : The present moment. Everyday will have its various qualities to look forward to.

72  Q: A song to recommend when you are in love. A : “Kiss Kiss Kiss”. The lyrics are good and if a guy sang that to a girl, she will be touched!  (laughs)

73 Q: What would you do if you have your own show  in Japan? A : A variety show! Like “SmapxSmap” etc, it would be great if we can talk our hearts out with the special guests. I guess I have to buck up on Japanese! (laughs)

74 Q: What makes your existence worthwhile? A : Same age good friends, Parents and my Granny.

75  Q: What is interesting about Japan’s music show? A : Even though it is  broadcasted live, the stage keeps changing - it was a very fresh sight, hence interesting!

76 Q: Food you are best at cooking? A : Charcoal grilled italian spaghetti. I learned that in a Korean variety show; I even taught Taemin. Even though it was troublesome to do grocery shopping, I still made the dish many times!

77 Q:  Something that made you happy recently. A : On my birthday (9/23), we returned back to our dorm late at night after shooting, and I found a present, given by Jonghyun, on my bed.

78 Q: The most relaxing place is..? A : Home. It is not just the place I grew up from, but I consider the hotel we live in overseas, or the dorm we live in Korea as my home too.

79 Q: Is your bagpack large or small? A : Very huge. Because it can contain many things. (laughs)

80 Q: Will you give opinions regarding your hairstyle? A : Of course! I constantly think of my next concept for my hairstyle.


Jonghyun

81 Q: Your Philosophy. A : Instead of trying hard to accept someone, we should acknowledge their weaknesses and strengths.

82 Q: Favourite part of your body A : Shoulders

83  Q: What do you feel when you are on stage? A : Very happy. But it depends on the mood of the song.. but usually, I am very “high”  (literally stated by him)

84 Q: Talk about what qualities make SHINee something you are proud of? A : Ability to overcome any problems. Not just music, dance or fashion, we are able to work together  to give the best effect.

85 Q: The most nervous time is..? A  : When I am at the backstage. On the stage, I will constantly tell people to get “High”, so I won’t feel nervous.

86 Q: A singer you recently took notice of is..? A : Mika! He is a British singer, a very unique person and he has an individualistic voice - I  like his uniqueness.

87 Q: Favourite character in Japanese anime is..? A : "Starship Cowboy"'s Spikey.

88 Q: What would you have pursued if not for SHINee? A : I’ll probably form a band or study music.

89  Q: What are you cautious of to keep yourself fit? A : Exercise. I will do some weight-lifting - not only it is good for my health, it can keep my body in shape.

90 Q: What is the activity that will make you lose track of time? A : Games in Android Phones! It is really fun to play!

91 Q: When do you feel most blissful? A : When I am able to confidently prepare for something.

92 Q: Talk about your recent goals A : To master Japanese!

93  Q: When do you feel that “to become a member of SHINee is the best!” A :  When I’m on the stage and during recording for our albums.

94 Q: What cars do you want to drive? A : Jeep! Because the wheels are large hence the view I get is really wide so I like it.

95 Q: Recently used Japanese word is..? A : “Eh~!” (to call someone). I usually use that to joke around (laughs)

96 Q: What do you do on the car when you move from one place to another? A : Listen to music or watch anime.

97  Q: What activities make you feel that you have matured? A : I have not thought about that, I think only those who have yet to mature will think of these things..

98 Q: What kind of kid were you? A : A very optimistic person who loves to play with friends.

99 Q: The most relaxing moment A : After bathing, almost falling asleep.

100 Q: Talk about the group’s dreams A : To keep our unique qualities as SHINee, and never to lose our direction and faith.


Source: Forever Shining SHINee
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