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SOEUL December 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy group BtoB addressed on Friday “Looking back at the day of our debut we didn’t have anything to begin with, we strived forward looking only at our fans and the music we loved, that is how we managed to become successful,” adding “We plan to continue on with our career as k-pop artists.”
BtoB which has released group’s third full length album “Be Together” in four years after all of the members finished their military duties, will be participating in a concert until January 1 for three consecutive days at KSPO dome in Seoul. The concert celebrates 10th anniversary of group’s debut and the concert will accommodate over 250 thousand audiences. This will be BtoB’s first concert in four years since Covid 19 which features all of the members.
Yook Sung-jae of the group showcased his love for group’s fans by stating “Just like we have stood firmly in our grounds, our fans have showcased continuous love for us to continue on with our career.”
Lee Chang-sub of BtoB stated “10th anniversary of BtoB is like a check point for us,” member Lee Min-hyuk also addressed “I only think of the everlasting future BtoB will walk along with Melody, 10th anniversary is like an intermission for us.”
“Throughout the process of preparing for the concert, it felt like we were looking back at our past and re visiting all the great memories we have shared with our fans,” adding “Every one of the members have returned back from the military as more matured man, there is only a bright future waiting ahead of us.” addressed Seo Eun-kwang throughout the press conference held before the concert.
BtoB will be showcasing their title track of their third full length album, and various songs including members individual solo tracks.
“Our schedule to host three days worth of concert in KSPO Dome worried me, however so many great people have shown love to us therefore we have managed to sell out our tickets successfully,” adding “That fueled us to work harder and practice harder, to work on a memorable concert that will satisfy our fans.” addressed Seo Eun-kwang.
BtoB addressed their goal as the group to be “Continuously developing group” throughout the press conference held earlier in February of 2022 for their third full length album.
“Our goal still hasn’t changed,” adding “As the time pass on by we age and we learn and become a better singer and artist, therefore I hope we become a better group throughout the years.”Lee Chang-sub of BtoB addressed their goal as a group throughout the press conference held before their concert.
“We are talking about doing concert abroad,” adding “We are doing our best to come up with ways to meet our foreign fans.” addressed Im Hyun-sik.
When asked of the most memorable moment of 10 year of their activity, members answered pointed our various moments.
“When I was in the military on the first night as the night shift member of the platoon I saw the light laminating the water dispenser, and that reminded me of our fans Melody,” adding “Red and blue lights were blinking so pretty, which made me want to see our fans Melody again.” addressed Lee Min-hyuk throughout the press conference.
“When asked of the question what my most memorable moment is, I feel like I come up with something new,” adding “Whenever we do something with melody, that instantly becomes my favorite memory,” stated Lee Chang-sub.
Continuing on BtoB’s Yook Sung-jae addressed “Members are family to me. To our fans BtoB might be an oasis they visit to take a rest, however it goes the same for me as well, BtoB is somewhere I come to relieve of my sadness, that is why I think we were able to continue on with our career for so long.”
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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