- After debuting, you achieved remarkable results in terms of performance, such as winning the grand prize, tour, and entering the Billboard charts. On the one hand, I wonder if you feel proud and at the same time feel ambivalent, how is it?
▶S. Coups = There was no end to greed. When you achieve many things, you get a sense of hope and torture that you can achieve other things as well. After walking step by step, it has already been 9 years.
▶Seungkwan = Seventeen is not a sexually oriented group. When we are asked about our goals, we always say, 'We want to be active in a healthy way'. Our goal is to show Carats great looks and amazing performances. Among the comments, there was a comment saying, can you do a sexy?' Of course, it's good if you do well sexually.
- Now, 9 years after your debut, I wonder if you still have a strong desire to challenge yourself.
▶Woozi = I think Seventeen is the type to take on a lot of challenges. The concept goes here and there. I wasn't trying to artificially wear something like that, but I was trying to show 'the current Seventeen', so I was able to show various concepts naturally. The album that will be released soon will be like that too. There will be many different things in the future.
- Have you ever felt a slump or burnout while working for a long time?
▶Wonwoo = There are times like that. Still, the members rely on each other and get through it.
▶Woozi = When someone looks tired, we pull him along, and when someone looks tired, we cheer him on.
▶Hoshi = That's right. So I like being in a team. If the other members look exhausted, another member can give them strength. ▶Jeonghan = I also do everything I have to do. Maybe it's the mindset of 'If you do it, you do it'. (Everyone laughs)
- I know you confirmed your comeback in April and are working on your final album. Can you give us a little spoiler on what SEVENTEEN will be like in this album?
▶ Hoshi = I really want to come out with a new look.
▶Dokyeom = You will be able to see a side of Seventeen that you haven't seen before.
▶Dino = No matter what you expect, it will be beyond your imagination. Will it be like a blockbuster?
▶S. Coups = I agree with the members. And I think the response will be good too.
- When comparing the time of debut 9 years ago and the present 9 years later, what do you think has changed the most in Seventeen?
▶S.Coups = Now I know how to think more deeply. In the beginning of my debut, I was busy doing my schedule, so there were times when I went with the flow.
▶Seungkwan = In the past, if I was full of passion to do something recklessly, now I can afford it. We wanted to do everything well and wanted to appeal, but now we have come to love ourselves.
▶S.Coups = That's right. I used to want to receive love, but now I want to repay it.
▶Wonwoo = And I think I can go on for a long time because the relationship between the members hasn't changed.
- Finally, please say something to Carat, who has been with you for a long time.
▶Vernon = It reminds me of the passionate support for the '2022 AAA' stage. It was really rewarding thanks to you. I was full of joy. I will repay you with a good stage in the future.
▶The8 = I hope it doesn't hurt. We will become Seventeen that can give more love in the future because we have the ability and the ability to afford as much as you give us love.
▶Jun = I will say just one word. Please look forward to this comeback!