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[iirenebae]

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[INTERVIEW] TRANS: MINI MAGAZINE

 JAPAN 1st mini ALBUM RELEASE

Congratulations on releasing your first Japanese album! What did you feel like when you heard about this?

Yeri I was really excited because this song wasn’t like the ones we sang in Korea.

Wendy I still can’t believe we got to release an original song in Japan and film a music video too. When I first heard that we were going to do a Japan tour, I couldn’t believe it either, so I was nervous. 

Your new Japanese song “#CookieJar” was cute and easy to sing along to!

Seulgi The song is overflowing with energy, so we said that this was a good song from when we started practicing it. I’m happy because everybody is feeling the same energy from the song.

Irene I think it’s cute how the five of us all sing “#Cookie Jar!” So I hope everybody can get pumped up.

Wendy Even at the concerts, the crowd was really excited!

Yeri When I first learned the point choreography, I was a bit confused, but I was glad because Nakasone Rino (the choreographer) taught me how to do it in person.

Joy We first filmed the music video in the woods. Digging the dirt there was memorable. The baseline of the song is good too, so you can feel that this is a great song from the start.

Irene The lyrics use a lot of onomonopeia like “twinkle twinkle,” and "fluffy" so it helped me learn Japanese. (Laughs)

It’s been five years since your debut, and you have countless hit songs. Please choose songs or music videos that you like!

Seulgi “Ice Cream Cake.” The music video’s concept and filming it was fun, and I like the memorable songs too.

Irene For me, “Rookie!” The point dance is hard because there’s a lot of them, but it’s fun when you sing and dance to it.

Joy I like “Bad Boy” because we could try out a new concept and also because it’s about an independent and cool woman.

Irene I have a lot of memories related to “Happiness.” Dancing in a set in teh middle of a forest and eating ice cream... It’s also really hard to forget because it was our first song. 

Wendy I think “Ice Cream Cake” was the song where we got to appeal the many genres that we could do. Also, I think we were able to express the emotions of a girl falling in love for the first time vividly thanks to Yeri joining the team. When we sing it now, it has a different kind of feeling to it, and I like that too.

Did the labelmates give you any advice before your Japan debut?

Irene I haven’t been able to meet the other artists recently, but when we met at comeback stages and the like, they told us what song in the new album they liked. It felt reassuring to see that they had always kept an eye on us.

Seulgi When we go to cheer for the other artists, we study how they perform and how they interact with the fans. Recently, we went to TVXQ’s concert, and seeing how the two of them filled up a whole stadium rekindled our passion. We thought they were cool.

Lastly, leave a message for the readers of mini magazine!

Irene I’m really happy because we’re releasing a song in Japan. Please cheer for us a lot.

Seulgi I’m happy because we can meet our fans in Japan with a new song. We’ve done our best and have prepared a lot, so please look forward to it.

Joy I’m happy because we got to be interviewed by a Japanese magazine for the first time with mini magazine, and because it was a good experience. We did our best for the photoshoot. I hope I get to meet with you guys even more from now on!

Yeri (in Japanese) I wanted to be starred in a Japanese magazine from long before. (In Korean) I hope we get to do this more often.

Wendy Although we still have a long way to go, we’ll do our very best. Please give us lots of love♡

Red Velvet ♥ GIRL’S TALK...

mini magazine is focused on street fashion, so we’re focused on t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers. How many of those items do you guys own? Tell us if you collect anything, what you like and more, please!

Wendy For t-shirts, I like big and comfortable ones. I’m not that tall, so I wear high-waist jeans often. For sneakers, I’m looking for something like the Nike air max in a unique color right now!

Seulgi I really like jeans a lot! I wear a lot of those, from fitted ones to straight ones!

Yeri I like t-shirts made from good fabric, so at home, I have a heap of identical t-shirts. (Laughs)

Joy I’m into retro and vintage styles these days, so I’m looking for old-fashioned sneakers these days. I like retro Nike air maxes and old-school style jeans too.

Irene I like gym clothes, because they fit well. I wear t-shirts that look well on me often.

Who has the best sense of fashion in the team?

Seulgi Everybody has different styles, so I think we’re all fashionistars?!

Then who likes shopping the most?!

Irene Some go shopping often, while others buy everything they need at once. (Laughs)

Seulgi I’m the type of person who goes shopping often, but buys little at once. Joy and Irene are the ones who buy everything at once. Wendy and Yeri don’t go shopping often.

Wendy I’m the type of person who thinks a lot before buying something, so I shop on the web usually. There’s always something in my online shopping cart. (Laughs)

It looks like you all are into vintage things.

Joy Because they’re one of a kind, it’s fun to look for them too.

Seulgi When I first bought one, the other members were like “What’s this?” But it seems like they’ve all started to fall in love with its charms. (Laughs)

Please explain the different styles of the other members!

Joy When Seulgi tries a new fashion style on, even if it’s a puzzling item, she wears it well, and confidently enjoys it. I think that’s cool.

Wendy Seulgi tires even more clothes on while experimenting with fashion, so she’s a fashionista! (Laughs)

Seulgi Thank you very much. (Laughs) Irene likes clean fashion, so I think that goes along well with her personality. 

Wendy Yeri also has her own style, right? Sometimes, I doubt whether the clothes are going to look well on her, but she pulls it off well. (Laughs)

Yeri (Laughs) Wendy looks well in street fashion, so I wish she’d wear it everyday!

Joy Someone explain my style too~!! (Laughs)

Wendy Before, Joy liked feminine clothes, but recently she’s interested in trying on various fashion items!

Seulgi I bought a lot of things from the vintage shops in Japan. I want to see her try them on soon♡

What do you think is cute about Korean and Japanese fashion?

Yeri I thought that Japan had lots of colorful clothes. In Korea, the fashion magazines write more about monochrome fashion compared to pastel colors. Both are cute.

Seulgi Before, I thought Korean and Japanese fashion was really different, but recently, I think the’re growing alike. Is it because the two cultures mixed with each other and took in the good parts of others?

Yeah! The two countries’ street styles look alike! By the way, could you tell us what kind of makeup you’re into these days?

Wendy I’m into coral colored makeup. I like makeup that doesn’t use eyeliner much and accentuates the eyeshadow colors. You can find this style a lot in the Japanese magazines too. 

Irene I like dont’ like heavy makeup too. I do simple make up that shows who I am naturally.

Your makeup looks really cute today♡

Wendy (in Japanese, loudly) Oh~~~ Thank you so much, hairdressers and makeup artists~!!

All of you have great skin. What kind of skincare do you guys do?

Joy I only wear makeup for work, to let my skin rest, and I always wear sunblock. I also use aloe lotion too.

Irene I also don’t wear makeup usually. And going to the dermitologist often! I guess that’s it? (Laughs)

Do you do anything to keep in shape?

Irene I like working out, so when I have time, I move my body a lot. 

Joy I eat once or twice a day, and try to keep my stomach empty for certain amounts of time.

Yeri I ate avocados and salmonsㅡwhich I loveㅡa lot.

Seulgi Whenever you go out, you have to dress up well. If you wear fittd clothes instead of baggy ones, you can know how your body changes. Once you know that, you can’t help but to start caring about that.

How do you split the rooms up at the dorms? And tell us the fun things about living together!

Irene Joy and Yeri, Seulgi and Wendy room together, and I have my own room.

Yeri We’re always pumped up when we come back home after practices, right?

Seulgi Don’t we get the loudest when we eat something that someone else ordered in together?! (Laughs)

By the way, how do you choose what to eat?!

Wendy When someone has something they want to eat, they order it and the other members join in ♡

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[INTERVIEW] TRANS : MINI MAGAZINE - Irene

Born on March 29th. The leader of the team who’s bold actions are charming. The way she listened to the other members and nodded in return as the leader was impressive.

1. Recently bought fashion items?

Fur slippers. I bought them at a cute shop in Fukuoka. I also bought them for the dancers, who I’m very thankful for. 

2. People or things you get inspiration from fashion-wise?

I value my own style, so I don’t rely on anything for inspiration.

3. If you were to explain your personality in one word?

Hmm... I don’t know what kind of personality I have, the staff told me that I have guts. (Laughs)

4. Hobbies?

Drawing. Even today, during my free time, I went to buy sketchbooks and markers. I draw characters, buildings or people that I like a lot. 

5. Talents?

I like doing things with my hands, but I can’t call that a talent, so pass! (Laughs)

6. Favorite things?

Nothing comes to my mind immediately... I was happy during the tour because I was able to eat delicious food from various regions in Japan. 

7. Recommend some places to go shopping in Korea.

I don’t go shopping a lot in Korea. I shop everything at once when I go overseas.

8. Treasures?

My diary, memos, and letters.

9. What song do you sing the most at the karaoke?

I don’t go to the karaoke often.

10. Favorite perfume?

I use body lotion instead of perfume. I like sweet smells.

11. Favorite character?

The characters of Atashinchi.

12. What do you cook the best?

I used to cook a lot once, and back then, I was good at making seaweed soup and tteokbokki. But nowadays, I don’t cook a lot, so I can’t say that I’m good at it. (Laughs)

13. Where do you want to go in Japan?

I want to go to the hot springs again because going there makes me feel better!

14. What do you want your fans to call you?

I’m happy whether they call me Irene.

15. Favorite snacks?

Tteokbokki. I was happy because it was at the studio today. (Laughs)

16. Do you have any memories from your trainee days?

The time when I had a solo photoshoot was memorable. It took one week to do it.

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[INTERVIEW] TRANS: MINI MAGAZINE - JOY

Born on September 3rd, 1996. She let off a mature aura. However, during the interview, she showed a cute side. She opened the cosmetics booklet inside the magazine carefully, out of curiosity. 

1. Recently bought fashion items?

I bought a lot of vintage clothes from a vintage shop in Yokohama. (Laughs) I like checked clothes and simple accessories. 

2. People or things you get inspired from fashion-wise?

I’m into vintage style these days so I look into old films too.

3. If you were to explain your personality in one word?

A cold city woman before eating. After eating, I turn warm and nice. (Laughs) Today I ate grilled eel and rice, so I’m really happy. ♡

4. Hobbies?

Looking for hobbies is my hobby. Today, I’ll answer the question as reading webcomics, but because of my fickle personality, my hobby might change tomorrow. (Laughs)

5. Talents?

When I was young, I said that my talent was singing, but I don’t think I can say that anymore. I think it gets harder the more I practice.

6. Favorite things?

Rice and meat! Recently I added grilled eel with rice and mochi rolls to my list of favorite foods!

7. Recommend some places to go shopping in Korea.

If I were to recommend a region, I would say the Rodeo Street. Look for something special at the vintage shops!

8. Treasures?

My sisters. I was happy because my father came to the Osaka concert with them! It was my family’s first time to Japan.

9. What song do you sing the most at the karaoke?

Cherry Filter’s “Romantic Cat” and “Flying Duck,” and BoA’s “Girls On Top.”

10. Favorite perfume?

Acqua Di Parma. I already had a small bottle of it, but Irene bought me a big bottle of it as my birthday present♡

11. Favorite character?

The Shiba inu character.

12. What do you cook the best?

It’s been a long time since I’ve cooked, but it’s OK because Korea has a perfect delivery system. (Laughs)

13. Where do you want to go to in Japan?

Tokyo Disneyland.

14. What do you want your fans to call you?

In Korea, I’m called “Malgumie,” because of my smile. So how about “hare1?”

15. Favorite snacks?

Puddings! I’m into soft puddings these days.

16. Do you have any memories from your trainee days?

Because I trained for a relatively short time, I practiced as hard as I could. I felt happy when everybody celebrated my birthday with ice cream or cakes.

1 Malgumie is a nickname branched from the Korean word malgeum (맑음), which means clear (as in clear skies). Similarily, “hare” is the noun form of the Japanese verb “hareru (晴れる、はれる）which means clear, as in clear skies.

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[INTERVIEW] TRANS : MINI MAGAZINE - WENDY

Born on February 21st, 1994. Wendy isn’t a stage name, but the English name that she used while she lived in Canada. She’s like the sun: bright, and constantly smiling.

1. Recently bought fashion items?

I’m about to buy a pair of overalls that has a white flower pattern.

2. People or things you get inspired from fashion-wise?

I collect styles that I like on Pinterest and look at them often.

3. If you were to explain your personality in one word?

I think it constantly changes?! (Laughs)

4. Hobbies?

Looking for songs less exposed to the public, looking for hobbies. (Laughs)

5. Talents?

Singing!

6. Favorite things?

I don’t have preferences, so I eat anything well. I would like to thank my parents for this.

7. Recommend some places to go shopping in Korea.

I take my time a lot in shops, so I shop on the web a lot. 

8. Treasures?

Family.

9. What song do you sing the most at the karaoke?

I don’t sing Red Velvet’s songs a lot because they’re hard to sing alone. (Laughs) I reserve a lot of solo artists’ songs and only sing the first verse a lot. Because I like the karaoke a lot, I go there alone often too.

10. Favorite perfume?

Aqua-like and floral-like scents, but my preferences change according to the day. Japan has a lot of good perfume shops, so I want to look for a lot of things!

11. Favorite character?

Nothing comes to my mind immediately, but since I had fun watching the “Avengers,” I’ll start deciding who my favorite character is from that bunch! (Laughs)

12. What do you cook the best?

Before, I baked often and gave them as gifts. I want to make okonomiyaki and takoyaki.

13. Where do you want to go to in Japan?

I’ve been wanting to go to the different regions of Japan for a while, but thanks to the tour, that dream of mine has come true. It was fun, getting to eat lots of delicious things from various regions.

14. What do you want your fans to call you?

I don’t care whether they call me by my name or my nicknames. I want to be someone that can be always felt nearby, like family. 

15. Favorite snacks?

During the tour, I got lots of regional snacks, ones that aren’t in Korea. They were all so delicious, to the point where I can’t just choose one!

16. Do you have any memories from your trainee days?

Because my trainee period was short compared to others, I think the other members would have gone through harder things than me. During the hard times before debuting, the other members trusted me, helped me get back on my feet, and cheered me up. The other members are really nice!