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 look towards the sky and I'm always hopeful.
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!
Credits: NON-NO + HOHOBBS
Trans by: dorfehh@DBSKnights
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