[TRANS]150225 Tohoshinki Interview for 「Model Press」Part 2 "Abour Each Other's Development as an Artist and their Dreams"

When is the moment that you feel that you are making a good use of your experiences in the past 10 years?

They talked about each other's development as an artist and their dreams.

They have realized about each other's developments as an artist in their 10th year. "We can relax a little"

- How do you feel about celebrating your 10th year anniversary in Japan?

CM: I… Is it okay to speak truthfully to my heart? I do think that 10th year.. means that many years have passed when I look back.. but I do not think that it has a very significant meaning. This year is the same as other years.. nothing really special. I think the number of "10" which is the 2 digit number is a bit interesting (laugh). Having said that, the number is the proof that we receive a lot of love from people in Japan that is a foreign country to us. I am truly grateful to the fact.

Yunho: I've just thought about it seriously. I think it is incredible. 10 Years ago, we were teenagers. Since then we kept working in this business.. that is amazing. I do not think that many artists can get this much love from a variety of people. It is not limited in Japan but also in all Asia. It is not because that TOHOSHINKI has worked hard but it is because that we worked hard with everyone. Everyone all together has cared for "TOHOSHINKI" and worked hard. In this 10th year, I think we are creating a new history.

[TRANS]150225 Tohoshinki Interview for 「Model Press」Part 1 "The Bond Between Tohoshinki and Their Fans"

TOHOSHINKI, About something that they want to convey to their fans the best right now,

"Our hearts/souls are connected" The bond between TOHOSHINKI and their fans.

TOHOSHINKI who are celebrating their 10th year anniversary since they debuted in Japan this year. They have agreed to have interview with us. Starting this month, they kicked off all Japan Five Dome tour (5 venues 16 concerts) and they will release SAKURAMICHi commemorating their 10th anniversary on 25th. They are at the big turning point as artists. They spoke a lot about their heart contents.

"Our hearts/souls are connected forever." They convey their never changing thoughts through the song.

- What was your impression of SAKURAMICHI when you heard it for the first time?

Yunho: I thought that it is truly heartwarming and full of hopes. March is approaching pretty soon. Advancing into upper level schools, graduation, and starting a new job… there are many things happening I think this song is perfect for many situations. TOHOSHINKI has performed many flamboyant songs, so SAKURAMICHI which brings very quiet atmosphere from the beginning is quite new. I think it is great timing that we have found this song.

Changmin: The melody is so pretty and the lyrics is very heartwarming, so I thought that it is not too difficult for me to put my soul into my vocal. Near the ending, the chorus part I sang "wow, wow" while imagining cherry blossoms have just started to bloom in spring. This is a perfect song for spring. While talking a stroll along the Meguro river by myself, I wish to drink beer … I looked back such a memory of mine and sang the song.

Yunho: I sang "wow wow" part, I thought over many things that I have experienced in the past and tried to comfort myself. I turned 29 years old and I felt that I am "graduating" from my 20s. This song means a lot to me too.