The other pictures are here.Right as they reached their peak, Tohoshinki’s activities were suspended. This January, Leader Yunho and magnae Changmin are making their comeback as the new Tohoshinki, marking the restart of their activities.
Yunho: (I’m) Working with Changmin in our comeback as Tohoshinki. (I’m) Really happy, it’s been a while since we’ve been active in Japan but I feel quite relaxed.
Changmin: I learnt a lot when we were carrying out our individual activities, but I was always alone from beginning to end. When I’m with Yunho, we encourage one another and we split tasks between the two of us. Of course, it’s the same when dealing with pressure and anxiety.
Making an appearance as 2-membered Tohoshinki for the first time in Seoul last summer for their agency’s ‘SM Town Concert Tour’ became a significant turning point for the two members.
Changmin: That was the most nerve-racking moment I’d experienced since our debut.
Yunho: It was the same for me! (I was) Very nervous!!
Changmin: Right before we went on stage, I drank a lot of coffee (laughs)!! To be honest, all the staff and fans were probably wondering what it would be like with the two of us on stage. Despite the anticipation, I think it was probably a little unsettling for everyone.
Yunho: After walking on stage and hearing everyone’s cheers, (I) was really happy. At that moment, I realized for the first time how amazing Changmin is at dancing.
Changmin: I’m really glad to hear a compliment from the great super star Yunho (laughs).
Yunho: For me, I always worked the hardest on dancing. Thinking back, I probably had quite an easy time all along. In Changmin’s case, he’s handsome and he’s good at everything, it’s amazing.
Changmin: Aish, I’m still not working hard enough, I still cannot compare to the super star Yunho!
Yunho: This child, he teases me every time (laughs)
With the restart of their activities, the group also released their highly anticipated new single.
Yunho: It’s a song that drives people crazy and really suits the style of Tohoshinki.
Changmin: Please look forward to our performances.
Seems like it will be a very fitting song for their comeback.
Yunho: Rather than saying that this was the moment we had all been waiting for, (I) see this as an opportunity to show people the result of our individual progress and development. As a leader watching my members carrying out their activities, I feel like I’d like to do the same things.
Changmin: I think it’s an interdependent relationship. Right now, Yunho is still very useful as a leader, he’s gotten older again! I wouldn’t be able to take on the role of a leader. If I were to be the leader, I’m sure everybody would have a very hard time and feel extremely pressured (laughs).
Yunho: I do get pressured (by Changmin). Since I am the leader, I wouldn’t call it pressure, but if I feel like I can offer advice, then I would. Where other things are concerned, I’ll just protect (them) like I’ve been doing recently.
Changmin: In the past, (I) worked really hard each and every day and there was never really time for self-reflection. Personally, I’ve never been the type to look into the future, but over the past year, I’ve learnt to self-evaluate with a more calm and composed mindset and I’ve come to realize my inner potential. Nowadays I’m always full of hope.
In Korea, the two members still live together. With regard to their own rooms, the two have differing views.
Changmin: Since we moved, I now have my own room. I have a really big TV and a stereo set. It’s great playing PS3 with those. I also bought a mni-fridge.
Yunho: My room is quite simple. In order to help sooth my mood, I bought some pale coloured curtains recently as well as a portable cupboard.
Changmin: I don’t have that in my room…
Yunho: Because I won when we were playing hand games.
Changmin: But that’s all I want/need.
Yunho: My room is small (laughs).
Changmin: When we used to live together, we didn’t really spend much time together because both prioritized our individual activities and there really were a lot of them. We made a deal to never make a mess in the house. We don’t have that anymore.
Yunho: Also, going out to talk on the phone.
Changmin: Yunho likes to lie on his bed and talk on the phone before going to sleep. I really couldn’t stand that when the two of us used to share a room!
Yunho: That’s because it’s my favourite time of the day. Sorry sorry (laughs).
To conclude, the two of them left us a message…
Yunho: Basically (I’m) really happy to be pursuing my dream once again with a new state of mind.
Changmin: ‘Freedom’ has many meanings. I want to become someone who is able to convey those meanings. Please watch over me and I’ll try hard to communicate in Japanese!
Q&A
Which one of you is more competitive?
Yunho: I am.
Changmin: I think I’m less competitive. When it comes to things that I’m not particularly interested in, I don’t really mind losing because I don’t approach it with the mindset of having to do my very best (laughs)’
Yunho: Even when there are no results. Things you can and can’t do. Things you can and can’t win. Even if there’s none of that, I’ll still try my hardest.
Can you tell us the secret to achieving your goals?
Yunho: Have confidence. Even if it’s a perilous road, one day you will reach your goal. Even when you’re feeling dejected, don’t avoid the problem, confront it. That way you’ll eventually realize that your dreams are in fact attainable.
Changmin: (Clapping/speechless) There are so many things that I’d like to learn from super star Yunho!
Yunho: Liar! (Laughs) Well said!
In what areas would you never lose to one another?
Yunho: Changmin always wins when we play the football game ‘Winning Eleven’ (sighs)
Changmin: How about comparing the number of books we’ve read?
Yunho: Both of us really enjoy reading but when it comes to who’s read more… Well at the moment I’m reading a book called ‘The Secret’
Changmin: Isn’t that the one that you just sit and stare blankly at? (laughs)
What do you do to make up for each other’s weaknesses?
Yunho: Conversation isn’t really necessary, we just make use of the natural atmosphere to help one another. We don’t really make any plans (laughs) because we’ve lived together for so long that we’re able to understand one another.
Changmin: Don’t have to worry about Yunho at all! He’s the perfect leader!!
Yunho: Oh no (laughs)!! I’m not perfect.
Which one of you is luckier?
Yunho: I don’t believe in luck. There are things that you have to work hard for. TVXQ did not have much luck when we first started out, but over time we got luckier. That is the mindset I’ve always maintained. When I was in ‘Goong’, I didn’t have a lot of time for rehearsals and so I’d practice in my own time to make up for it.
To this day, which have been the most pivotal moments?
Yunho: When we first debuted. After that, it was Kohaku. It was an opportunity to showcase our powerful stage performances to those who’d only heard our songs. That was the thought I had in mind as I danced my heart out! Even though I was so nervous, I felt blessed. It was like I had cast a spell on myself ‘My dream is coming true right this moment’
Changmin: The first time the two of us stepped on stage as TVXQ in our live performance at SM Town. That was the most nerve-racking moment ever.
Please talk to us about your way of dealing with hardships.
Yunho: Enjoy it while you’re enduring it. Don’t run from it. It does not only concern me as an individual, it also has an impact on the happiness of those around me.
Changmin: I allow time to past by and try as best as I can to face them.
Which one of you talks about love tactics?
Yunho: I don’t.
Changmin: We don’t do it because we can’t. It’s the same for both of us.
Yunho: They’re not really tactics. Really… (I) don’t know them (laughs)!
Changmin: That person will become the only one I see. Wherever love and romance is concerned, my brain doesn’t really function
Yunho: Changmin and I are both rather simple-minded towards love. We rely on our instincts so whenever Changmin is in love, I can tell without him saying.
Changmin: Me too! (laughs)
Do you have lucky charms of any sort?
Yunho: Instead of physical objects, (in order to have faith in myself) I have my personal mottos/charms to keep myself motivated and then I smack my chest.
Changmin: You have to hit it till it hurts!
Yunho: No no, just two or three times (laughs)
Changmin: I don’t believe in bad luck so I haven’t really thought about that kind of thing. I’ve always believed in myself and being with Yunho makes everything okay.
Yunho: Wow!
Changmin: I feel really good when I’m around Yunho
Yunho: That’s because you know me so well
What would you like to achieve as an artist?
Yunho: I want to work hard enough so that people will look at me and say ‘No wonder they’re Tohoshinki’. I’ve really matured in a lot of aspects and I hope people will see that.
Changmin: Now that there are only 2 of us instead of 5, whether we’re in photo of PV shoots or anything else, it will always be just the two of us. We have to perform better than we are doing now so that we can exceed people’s expectations.
Credits: NON-NO + MaxBar
Trans by: dorfehh@DBSKnights
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