단단한 자존감 "다시 태어나도 정용화" / YTN

[Anchor] When it comes to singers who shine brightly at concerts, CNBLUE's Jung Yong-hwa is a must-have. He's an all-round entertainer who composes all his own songs and is also a skilled actor! He still says that entering the Billboard charts is a dream he aspires to achieve. Reporter Kim Jeong-ah caught up with the charming Jung Yong-hwa. [Reporter] Jung Yong-hwa's third mini-album, celebrating his 10th anniversary as a solo artist! The sophisticated melodies and lyrical lyrics are impressive. He composed all the songs on the album, including the title track, and even directed the album art and music videos, imbuing them with his own unique style. From CNBLUE to solo tracks, He writes most of his own music, so he takes the lead in the recording process. Where does he find his inspiration? [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: I use this a lot, but there are times when something suddenly feels new. Then, I get the feeling, 'Oh, this is a revelation from God.' If you were to describe it as inspiration, I guess it's a bit like inspiration. To me.] The singer who shines the brightest at concerts! Concerts are also when I'm happiest. [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: (How long can a thirty-seven-year-old Jung Yong-hwa hold a concert?) I think we're currently holding concerts for about three to three and a half hours, but honestly, I think we could keep going as long as we have enough songs.] A master of push-pull and interaction with the audience! [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: I've been quite perceptive since I was young. I think I'm quick to pick up on whether someone's having fun or not. I don't want to give them a chance to get bored...] The so-called "hot guy photo at the ski resort" changed his fate. Agency agencies kept calling, but at the time, he had no dreams of entering the entertainment industry, and no hope of passing an audition. [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: I think people in Seoul had some kind of different education. To become celebrities? "Oh, I'm not at the level to be in that." Then, while I was in Seoul, I auditioned for fun! [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: Several people were singing this song, and when I listened, I was worse than I thought. Everyone else was singing much worse than I thought, so I thought, "Huh? I'll be the best?" (What's so great about being a Seoul person?) No problem, I can do it. The moment I saw it and left, I thought, "This is it. I'm 100% sure I've made it." As expected, I got the acceptance letter, but I still haven't changed my mind. [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: (But what was the decisive reason you didn't do it?) But I failed the CSAT... I really wanted to go to Seoul, I felt like I had to retake the exam, and I didn't want to retake it. I thought, "Oh, should I try being a trainee? Singing is so much fun..."] That's how my connection with the public began! Building courage through street performances, and becoming known as an actor, two years of quiet time! Their debut song "Lonely" reached number one just 15 days after its release, marking the start of a formidable surge for the talented idol band CNBLUE. It's already been 15 years since their debut! Despite his hectic schedule, including band, solo, and acting, he adheres to one ironclad rule. [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: Keep your word. I'll always keep what I say. I think 'keeping promises' is the most important thing.] He recently created a music talk show under his own name. Does Jung Yong-hwa, who's so good at everything, have any weaknesses? [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: I think the thing I've worked harder on in my life than music is studying. My dream was to become class president or vice president. I wanted to excel in my studies so badly...] When asked if there was a song he'd written that he thought would make a comeback, he chose this one. [Jung Yong-hwa / Singer: CNBLUE has a song called "Past, Present, Future." This song is now after military discharge... (omitted) YTN Kim Jeong-ah ([email protected]) ▶ Original article: https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0106_202508... ▶ Report: https://mj.ytn.co.kr/mj/mj_write.php ▣ Subscribe to YTN YouTube channel: http://goo.gl/Ytb5SZ ⓒ YTN. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use of AI data are prohibited.