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a b o u t  I N F I N I T E

It’s a comeback after 1 year and 4 months, and it’s not a mini(-album) or a single but a full-length album. I think the emotions towards the music would be different from before.

It’s an album we released after recontracting and re-organizing, they’re emotions which cannot be described in words as it’s been so long. I cried a lot during (the) first (day of our) fanmeeting too. Those emotions couldn’t be described in words. It’s an album filled with a mix of happiness, apology and a whole bunch of (other) emotions.

Was this album planned as a full-length album from the very beginning?

It was originally a mini-album. But the number of songs kept increasing, and there were more and more things (we) wanted to show (to everyone) so it became a full-length album.

Isn’t that a pity? You could’ve split it up into various singles or mini-albums instead.

Yeah. But I don’t think that fits our personality. (We) just wanted to show everything. The songs which were initially chosen as title songs are all included in (this album). This may not be a good decision to make if looking at it from a business point of view. But we wanted to say that we have been constantly preparing for this when we were not active.

In terms of music there are lots of comments saying that it’s yet another growth (for you guys) with this album, but it’s interesting how the lyrics are still the same.

There are many genres in this album. (Just) looking at the solo songs we (already) have ballad, dance, bossa nova and hip-hop. But yet the lyrics for the songs which INFINITE have all gathered to sing are ‘come back to me, to me’. Haha.

Has that now become a tendency that’s only for INFINITE?

The composers said that it should be (revolving around) obsession when (making) music for INFINITE. (They) said that it must (give off a) desperate (feel). In the past we also used to think ‘why are we so desperate’, but it has now become lyrics which are the easiest for us to express. But just who is the person (we’ve) been asking to come back like this, who is the person that left? Haha. Nevertheless it’s good that we’re expressing (this). There are more people who likes obsession than I/we thought.

Is there an INFINITE-only rule which was naturally created among the members after having spent 8 years together, if any?

We made/agreed on this one together. To not consume (any) alcohol no matter what and at least be polite to each other the day before (our) broadcast (appearance). And even if (something) is eventually brought up as a conversation, (we) still make it interesting on broadcast no matter what. This is what we do (as a promise to ourselves) but it’s also (basic) manners to the viewers and listeners.

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a b o u t   C A R

You chose ‘drive’ in this project which grants you the fantasy you have been thinking of.

I didn’t think of anything else. I really love cars.

You seem to be very good at driving, when did you get your driver’s license?

I went to get it as soon as my 19th birthday passed. My dad gave me the car he was driving as soon as I got (my license) so I’ve been driving since I was a high school student.

Do you remember the first time you grabbed the steering wheel?

Of course(,) I can’t forget. I thought, ‘so this is what freedom is’. I was somehow excited too when I first got my ID card (because) it felt like I’ve become an adult. It’s the same feeling as that. I think I’ve been into cars from then on.

Why do you like cars so much?

There are two reasons, handling (the car) and the fun (you get) when travelling to places you’ve never been to before while on a drive. I really like to drive and search for famous restaurants. I often go to Byeollae Cafe Street or Chuncheon area in Gangwon-do.

It seems like you prefer (driving in) quiet(er) roads to (driving) for speed.

That’s right. I prefer to feel the wind and breathe in the scent of the mountains while driving.

But still for a person who likes cars, surely you must have times where you would have the desire to drive (and enjoy the speed).

That’s true. I do dream about going at the highest speed (possible) on the Autobahn in Germany. And since our team name (means) ‘no limits’, I’d want to try to drive with no limits too.

How’s your driving style? How are the reactions of those sitting beside you (when you drive)?

My friends say that ‘you should (drive) a safe(r ) car’, but it’s different if it’s giving my niece a ride. I drive so safely beyond that of an exemplary driver, to the extent that even the cars behind me (can) end up being frustrated. I think it differs depending on who is sitting beside me and the purpose (for riding my car). But that doesn’t mean that I do things that go against the law. I’ve never gotten into an accident (in the) 9 years (I’ve been driving). But isn’t everyone like this? (That) things become different when you’re late for work even when you’re just driving normally as usual. You know (what I mean) right? Haha.

Are there any driving styles you find unforgiveable when driving?

Please write/include everything (I say). First of all, not turning on the signal lights when changing lanes. I’ve even gotten out of my car to personally talk (to others about this) before. You can’t do this, you would’ve learnt this when you were getting your license. And unreasonable acts of cutting in front of other (cars) and (making) threats, retaliatory driving, driving in the opposite direction on a one-way road — I really hate these. There’s a reason why these roads are made for only one-way driving. I hope we can follow that.

Items which you always have in your car?

First of all, I have three air fresheners. I have three kinds of perfumes too. And mouthwash, toothbrush and toothpaste. Cleanliness and fragrance are important. I have (a) mask, book, sunglasses and notebook as well.

Are there times you produced music in the car?

Yes. There are lots of times where if I get an idea while on the road I’ll turn on the emergency lights and jot it down in my notebook. In particular, I get more thoughts when I’m driving along the Gangbyeon expressway at night.

If you were to give a ride to an INFINITE member in this car today, who would you choose?

My same-age friend Woohyun. Today is somehow a day where I feel like pouring my heart out. And Woohyun is a friend whom I can talk to about anything.

Does (Woohyun) listen to you(r stories) well?

There are times where he gives me harsh advice, and times where he can relate (to what I say) as well. There are also times where he would call me crazy. I think it’d be better if we could go (on a drive) together today.

[TRANS] Cosmopolitan Korea (Video) - INFINITE’s 2018 bucket list (Dongwoo)

1. Make a video showing how (a/his) solo album is made/produced 2. Make 2018 a year (that is (to be) spent) with INFINITE

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[TRANS] Cosmopolitan Korea (Video) - INFINITE’s 2018 bucket list (Woohyun)

1. Go on a small holiday with the members 2. Have a solo concert

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[TRANS] Cosmopolitan Korea (Video) - INFINITE’s 2018 bucket list (Sunggyu)

1. Go on a holiday 2. Make friends with a foreigner 3. Drink alcohol in the day 4. Drink alcohol in the day with a foreigner friend

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[180202] News-ade Instagram update. Video of the INFINITE teamwork test here.

Translation by Yeolsprout (posted with permission - please do not crop, or remove credits)

[180205] Sunggyu will be playing Mozart in Amadeus. His first performance is expected to be in late March 2018 (via Infinite Info). I understand that this is his first theatre role (i.e. no singing, unlike being in a musical).

This is a really big deal. Amadeus is a major stage play, written by Peter Shaffer, and there is a multi-academy award winning film based on it (the clips of which you can see in the video). 

The role of Mozart in this play incredibly challenging in its duality - he is boorish and capricious, practically child-like on one hand, but also increasingly tormented by his unrecognised genius and mounting personal problems. 

Jo Jongsuk is one of the actors who will be playing the lead role of Mozart in this run of Amadeus, so for Sunggyu to take this on as his first theatre role is pretty amazing. It’s a huge opportunity and challenge, and I look forward to seeing how he does. 

[180131] News-ade Instagram update. Video of the INFINITE teamwork test here.

Translation by Yeolsprout (posted with permission - please do not crop, or remove credits)