Hyunjin x cartier Part 1 @Esquire Korea: photos + interviews [GG trans]
Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch Cartier with 42 mm pink gold case and brown alligator leather strap. Sleeveless Top Recto.My hair is black. When I saw it in the new album trailer, it was pinkish brown.yes. I dyed my hair yesterday for today's shoot.really? After seeing the pictorial draft, you thought it would be better if it was black?At the time, the roots have grown so much that I had to dye it. Looking at the pictorial draft, it felt like a mixture of black, white, and red. I quickly dyed my hair because I thought it would look good with black hair. Let's do well in this pictorial with Cartier (laughs), with that mindset.So, are you going to do this album promotion with this hairstyle?Actually, I don't know what will happen to my hair. My hair has been damaged a lot, so I think I'll keep it black, but I don't know how my heart will change.I follow the inspiration that comes to me at that time.I have to consider the sense of the season, and above all, I strongly believe that I have to do my hair that matches the song. 'CASE 143' was the first love song we did, so we did our hair with a charming nuance. Try short hair too. But for this song 'Special' (5-STAR title track), I wanted to go back to long hair to show the true color of Stray Kids, so I'm constantly growing it.
Large model Tank Française watch in steel case and bracelet, small love bracelet in white gold, and Juste un Clou ring in white gold, all by Cartier. Jacket Wooyoungmi. shirt me. Pants Tony Weck. Shoes Lost Garden.I don't know if it fits the context, but personally, seeing Hyunjin on stage, I admired that part. It should be said that he seemed to put aside the 'handsome-looking angle' and only focus on 'clearly conveying the emotions of this song'.thank you I really like interpreting songs, and I also really like acting by immersing myself in a certain story. That's why I insisted on doing it that way ever since my debut.There is a part that looks more cool when you throw yourself away like that. A part like presence on stage. On Stray Kids' stage, I felt that it was Hyunjin's job to convey the emotion of 'what kind of song this is' at once.From my point of view, it seems that Stray Kids' stage completely collapses if even one of the eight members leaves. Rather than showing the color of the song well because I did well alone, it is the part that creates synergy because I am on stage, where the other members are, and each of them does their parts amazingly. I think that each performance gets a good evaluation because they are perfectly harmonized.that's right. Apparently, I have to prepare for an interview with Hyunjin, so there must be a part that I saw while focusing only on Hyunjin and giving it meaning. Shall we talk about the world tour that just ended? How was it?It was good. I think I really like world tours. One day, this stage is so much fun, and other days, another stage is fun. Then all I can think is, 'Ah, I want to have fun like this again next time'. Of course it's hard. On the day of a performance, when I go back to the dorm, I feel really tired, but when I take a shower and drink a glass of water, the sense of accomplishment at that time is really good.What kind of achievement is it?hmm… For example, I went to see a performance of Coldplay when it came to Korea. But during those few hours, I felt something healing inside me. While watching the performance and listening to the music, a strange feeling of goodness that was hard to explain as a kind of emotion floated inside me. So it is daunting to think that the audience watching our performances will be able to feel that way too. You can see it much better at concerts than on other stages. Looking at our stage, looking at our members, the expressions of happiness. I think the sense of accomplishment when that comes to mind is several times greater than when you successfully complete a normal stage.
Pink gold Juste Un Clou necklace set with diamonds and Just Un Clou earrings in yellow gold, both by Cartier. Best Arco Baleno.
This world tour was a long-term project that lasted almost a year, just for the duration of the performance. It must have been burdensome and difficult just imagining it, but it only remained as a fun and proud memory.Even though it's long, we take a break in the middle of the performance. The performances of the world tour are so much fun, and as I just mentioned, the sense of accomplishment is great, and being able to tour all over the world is a big plus. After a performance, I have free time for several hours, sometimes even a day. Then look around there. I went there for work, but I ride there anyway. A place I've never been to in my life. I was really happy to experience such a new environment. So, whenever I have time, I go for a walk.i like that video A vlog of Hyunjin spending a holiday in Tokyo.(Laughter) Ah, that video that I just eat all day.no way. If a Korean goes to Tokyo and eats that much, he's a nobleman. Hyunjin-ssi had a very fulfilling day though. I went to art galleries, bought painting tools at art stores, and stopped by Tokyo Tower... .that's right. I've been working pretty hard. Wow, have you really seen it all?I've only seen that video a few times. How to say, there was a side of me that made people feel relieved because they played well without being too impatient or drowsy, so 'Oh, but this guy is someone who knows how to let himself rest'.I think he is gradually learning how to take good care of me. I definitely need to rest on days off, but I really hate it when I'm not doing anything at home again. That's why I take on a lot of challenges to get out, and at the same time, there's an aspect of me knowing how to make sure that those challenges don't tire me out. First of all, I like to walk around alone. Going to an art gallery, or if that is difficult, going to a nearby art store, or taking a light walk, etc., makes me feel like my day has ended well.
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch in 42mm steel case and steel bracelet, white gold Juste un Clou ring, white gold love ring set with diamonds, all by Cartier. cardigan setter.
You've been running non-stop for the past five years. In particular, Hyunjin is famous for his hard work. However, without feeling sharp or exhausted, I feel that I am getting rounder and deeper in my own world.Thank you for looking at it like that. But in fact, I don't think the greed will ever stop in me. Rather, it gets bigger with each step up, and there is a feeling that greed continues to grow as greed eats away greed. I just accept that greed is my strong point. While trying to change as much as possible the parts that I would like to change in order to keep doing this job.The unique atmosphere is closer to what Hyunjin thinks is the result of his efforts to become a good person rather than an innate personality.Yes. There may be some innate parts, but there are a lot of things that I work hard on, whether it's my skills or my personality... . But in fact, it seems that I can't figure it out. I don't know what my natural personality is like, how hard others live their lives and how hard I work within them. How much you are born with and how much effort you put into it will depend on your point of view.
Medium model Tank Francaise watch with yellow gold case and bracelet, yellow gold Small Juste un Clou bracelet, and yellow gold love earrings, all by Cartier. Shirt Lesugia Atelier. Thai stylist's own.
So let's change the question to this. How is the Hyunjin of 5 years ago different from the Hyunjin of today?First of all, there must be a part of me that has become a bit more mature while living in a group. Now that I think about it, I was too young before my debut. (Laughs) And I said that greed and ambition are endless, but the ambition then and now seem to be of a different kind. Back then, I put in a lot of effort from the perspective of 'I have to look this cool in the eyes of others', but now I just like being cool when I see it. No matter what anyone does or how they evaluate it, it's just that I want myself to become cooler.The message of the <5-STAR> trailer was like that too.A trailer for this album?yes. Am I misunderstood? It seems to have expressed the members of Stray Kids who solve everything in their own way, regardless of conventional wisdom or views.Oh, right. With our own backbone, regardless of what others say, if you get drunk on my style, that's the message. That's right. It wasn't my intention, but it fits when I talk about it. (Laughs)Stray Kids is a group that produces their own work, so the thoughts and beliefs shared by the members are bound to be revealed in the work. What kind of song is the new song 'Special'?Words that come to mind when you hear 'special' are things like 'special' and 'unique'. It's a song that expresses a unique and special feeling that Stray Kids is good at.The uniqueness and specialness of Stray Kids.yes. We have the theme of being a team that does what others don't. When you go to awards ceremonies or music shows, you come out with a lot of teams. In the meantime, it feels a bit funny and strange to see that they are singing such a unique song. But that weirdness is good. I don't know if I can use this expression, but should I say 'cheerful'? I think the atmosphere we have rather makes us proud. So now, it's actually more fun to hear reactions like, 'What kind of music is that?'The past mini-albums have received amazing responses from around the world. (Stray Kids' two mini-albums released last year both topped the Billboard 200.) Did you feel any pressure?It became a burden. Before the album was ready, there was a lot of pressure. But now that the overall composition has been created and the music video has been filmed, the desire to show this properly is greater than the burden. In particular, I am really confident in the title song 'Special' this time. The song is also a song, and the performance came out very well. Personally, the idea of how I can show the color of this music a little more clearly on this stage is almost perfect. I am very excited, excited, and happy to have all the opportunities to show the stage.
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch in 42mm steel case and steel bracelet, white gold Juste un Clou ring, white gold love ring set with diamonds, all by Cartier. cardigan setter. Pants Lesu Gear Atelier.
Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch Cartier with 42 mm pink gold case and brown alligator leather strap. Sleeveless Top Recto.
My hair is black. When I saw it in the new album trailer, it was pinkish brown.
yes. I dyed my hair yesterday for today's shoot.
really? After seeing the pictorial draft, you thought it would be better if it was black?
At the time, the roots have grown so much that I had to dye it. Looking at the pictorial draft, it felt like a mixture of black, white, and red. I quickly dyed my hair because I thought it would look good with black hair. Let's do well in this pictorial with Cartier (laughs), with that mindset.
So, are you going to do this album promotion with this hairstyle?
Actually, I don't know what will happen to my hair. My hair has been damaged a lot, so I think I'll keep it black, but I don't know how my heart will change.
I follow the inspiration that comes to me at that time.
I have to consider the sense of the season, and above all, I strongly believe that I have to do my hair that matches the song. 'CASE 143' was the first love song we did, so we did our hair with a charming nuance. Try short hair too. But for this song 'Special' (5-STAR title track), I wanted to go back to long hair to show the true color of Stray Kids, so I'm constantly growing it.
Large model Tank Française watch in steel case and bracelet, small love bracelet in white gold, and Juste un Clou ring in white gold, all by Cartier. Jacket Wooyoungmi. shirt me. Pants Tony Weck. Shoes Lost Garden.
I don't know if it fits the context, but personally, seeing Hyunjin on stage, I admired that part. It should be said that he seemed to put aside the 'handsome-looking angle' and only focus on 'clearly conveying the emotions of this song'.
thank you I really like interpreting songs, and I also really like acting by immersing myself in a certain story. That's why I insisted on doing it that way ever since my debut.
There is a part that looks more cool when you throw yourself away like that. A part like presence on stage. On Stray Kids' stage, I felt that it was Hyunjin's job to convey the emotion of 'what kind of song this is' at once.
From my point of view, it seems that Stray Kids' stage completely collapses if even one of the eight members leaves. Rather than showing the color of the song well because I did well alone, it is the part that creates synergy because I am on stage, where the other members are, and each of them does their parts amazingly. I think that each performance gets a good evaluation because they are perfectly harmonized.
that's right. Apparently, I have to prepare for an interview with Hyunjin, so there must be a part that I saw while focusing only on Hyunjin and giving it meaning. Shall we talk about the world tour that just ended? How was it?
It was good. I think I really like world tours. One day, this stage is so much fun, and other days, another stage is fun. Then all I can think is, 'Ah, I want to have fun like this again next time'. Of course it's hard. On the day of a performance, when I go back to the dorm, I feel really tired, but when I take a shower and drink a glass of water, the sense of accomplishment at that time is really good.
What kind of achievement is it?
hmm… For example, I went to see a performance of Coldplay when it came to Korea. But during those few hours, I felt something healing inside me. While watching the performance and listening to the music, a strange feeling of goodness that was hard to explain as a kind of emotion floated inside me. So it is daunting to think that the audience watching our performances will be able to feel that way too. You can see it much better at concerts than on other stages. Looking at our stage, looking at our members, the expressions of happiness. I think the sense of accomplishment when that comes to mind is several times greater than when you successfully complete a normal stage.
Pink gold Juste Un Clou necklace set with diamonds and Just Un Clou earrings in yellow gold, both by Cartier. Best Arco Baleno.
This world tour was a long-term project that lasted almost a year, just for the duration of the performance. It must have been burdensome and difficult just imagining it, but it only remained as a fun and proud memory.
Even though it's long, we take a break in the middle of the performance. The performances of the world tour are so much fun, and as I just mentioned, the sense of accomplishment is great, and being able to tour all over the world is a big plus. After a performance, I have free time for several hours, sometimes even a day. Then look around there. I went there for work, but I ride there anyway. A place I've never been to in my life. I was really happy to experience such a new environment. So, whenever I have time, I go for a walk.
i like that video A vlog of Hyunjin spending a holiday in Tokyo.
(Laughter) Ah, that video that I just eat all day.
no way. If a Korean goes to Tokyo and eats that much, he's a nobleman. Hyunjin-ssi had a very fulfilling day though. I went to art galleries, bought painting tools at art stores, and stopped by Tokyo Tower... .
that's right. I've been working pretty hard. Wow, have you really seen it all?
I've only seen that video a few times. How to say, there was a side of me that made people feel relieved because they played well without being too impatient or drowsy, so 'Oh, but this guy is someone who knows how to let himself rest'.
I think he is gradually learning how to take good care of me. I definitely need to rest on days off, but I really hate it when I'm not doing anything at home again. That's why I take on a lot of challenges to get out, and at the same time, there's an aspect of me knowing how to make sure that those challenges don't tire me out. First of all, I like to walk around alone. Going to an art gallery, or if that is difficult, going to a nearby art store, or taking a light walk, etc., makes me feel like my day has ended well.
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch in 42mm steel case and steel bracelet, white gold Juste un Clou ring, white gold love ring set with diamonds, all by Cartier. cardigan setter.
You've been running non-stop for the past five years. In particular, Hyunjin is famous for his hard work. However, without feeling sharp or exhausted, I feel that I am getting rounder and deeper in my own world.
Thank you for looking at it like that. But in fact, I don't think the greed will ever stop in me. Rather, it gets bigger with each step up, and there is a feeling that greed continues to grow as greed eats away greed. I just accept that greed is my strong point. While trying to change as much as possible the parts that I would like to change in order to keep doing this job.
The unique atmosphere is closer to what Hyunjin thinks is the result of his efforts to become a good person rather than an innate personality.
Yes. There may be some innate parts, but there are a lot of things that I work hard on, whether it's my skills or my personality... . But in fact, it seems that I can't figure it out. I don't know what my natural personality is like, how hard others live their lives and how hard I work within them. How much you are born with and how much effort you put into it will depend on your point of view.
Medium model Tank Francaise watch with yellow gold case and bracelet, yellow gold Small Juste un Clou bracelet, and yellow gold love earrings, all by Cartier. Shirt Lesugia Atelier. Thai stylist's own.
So let's change the question to this. How is the Hyunjin of 5 years ago different from the Hyunjin of today?
First of all, there must be a part of me that has become a bit more mature while living in a group. Now that I think about it, I was too young before my debut. (Laughs) And I said that greed and ambition are endless, but the ambition then and now seem to be of a different kind. Back then, I put in a lot of effort from the perspective of 'I have to look this cool in the eyes of others', but now I just like being cool when I see it. No matter what anyone does or how they evaluate it, it's just that I want myself to become cooler.
The message of the <5-STAR> trailer was like that too.
A trailer for this album?
yes. Am I misunderstood? It seems to have expressed the members of Stray Kids who solve everything in their own way, regardless of conventional wisdom or views.
Oh, right. With our own backbone, regardless of what others say, if you get drunk on my style, that's the message. That's right. It wasn't my intention, but it fits when I talk about it. (Laughs)
Stray Kids is a group that produces their own work, so the thoughts and beliefs shared by the members are bound to be revealed in the work. What kind of song is the new song 'Special'?
Words that come to mind when you hear 'special' are things like 'special' and 'unique'. It's a song that expresses a unique and special feeling that Stray Kids is good at.
The uniqueness and specialness of Stray Kids.
yes. We have the theme of being a team that does what others don't. When you go to awards ceremonies or music shows, you come out with a lot of teams. In the meantime, it feels a bit funny and strange to see that they are singing such a unique song. But that weirdness is good. I don't know if I can use this expression, but should I say 'cheerful'? I think the atmosphere we have rather makes us proud. So now, it's actually more fun to hear reactions like, 'What kind of music is that?'
The past mini-albums have received amazing responses from around the world. (Stray Kids' two mini-albums released last year both topped the Billboard 200.) Did you feel any pressure?
It became a burden. Before the album was ready, there was a lot of pressure. But now that the overall composition has been created and the music video has been filmed, the desire to show this properly is greater than the burden. In particular, I am really confident in the title song 'Special' this time. The song is also a song, and the performance came out very well. Personally, the idea of how I can show the color of this music a little more clearly on this stage is almost perfect. I am very excited, excited, and happy to have all the opportunities to show the stage.
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch in 42mm steel case and steel bracelet, white gold Juste un Clou ring, white gold love ring set with diamonds, all by Cartier. cardigan setter. Pants Lesu Gear Atelier.
