[TRANS] 090320 CD Data Magazine- Changmin

- Changmin, the last time we saw each other was two years ago and now you’re 21 years old?

Changmin: Yes, I’m already 21 years old. Time flies so fast. I first came to Japan when I was 16 years old. It’s really fast eh. TVXQ’s been together for 5 years, it was fast enough that I’m still surprised when I say that.

- If you include the training years with the members, you’ve been together for 7 years.

Changmin: Right, it’s a long story. We’re almost together every day, in Japan and in Korea. I’ve spent more time with them than I had with my family. But honestly, it’s because we’re busy going to different countries and recording (for the album and the single). (Laughs) I feel happy when I’m busy. After all, you won’t succeed if you’re sleeping. (laughs)

- Hahahah! That can’t be helped. All five are very busy but still smiling on the interviews, and you answer very well even though you’re non-native speakers. I’m very impressed.

Changmin: We still do (laughs) but comparing that to five years ago it’s different to the five people now.

- The members have felt the changes in time?

Changmin: Right. Obviously, we’ve grown with your hearts and our thoughts but I think we still do the same things. Anyways, every day we always make sure we know what to do (laughs). When you look back to the previous interview and compare it to now, you will notice a change. So I think that the road to change is just natural for everyone. I think those things are very nice.

- Yes. But Changmin, you’re faced with many things everyday, and those experiences leave you different impressions.

Changmin: I think so too. If you’re the kind of person who can’t feel the pain even when he’s sick unless they work hard, you must not think about overcoming that. These thoughts will bring forth positive changes and try to take anything and stay positive.

- Oh I think being TVXQ’s Changmin, you receive a lot of love. Do you feel nervous when someone says he/she loves Shim Changmin? What are you thinking right now?

Changmin: Yes, right now I feel like that love is for Shim Changmin. But only in the person’s mind and not in from of other people…and say “I really like you, I guess?” and I’ll think I’d really be nervous. When in TVXQ, I really just have to be myself and that is Shim Changmin. Now I feel very good when we’re performing on stage. TVXQ’s Changmin and Shim Changmin are distanced from each other. Honestly, there were times when I was burdened and annoyed by that feeling. But of course, problems are necessary for people. If pressure or tension is taken away, people cannot grow. Like when there’s a 2-day or 3-day concert series, it ups the stake however if you let the pressure get into you and won’t have a strong heart, you’ll never succeed in making a great stage. So now, a positive pressure to force a change is good.

- Changmin has really grown up now. The other members told me about you too. In the past when we worked alone, you were very natural.

Changmin: Really? I haven’t received a compliment like that directly so I didn’t believe it (laughs) But, I don’t neglect the fact that I’m still at a young age, and I feel people don’t treat me as my age. Although my daily life is fun, I’m really grateful for it.


- Well, lastly any words for the fans?
Changmin: I have now become positive. Thank you for being there are supporting us. We’ll do a lot of work by combining the power of all five members. Everyone, i promise to love being Shim Changmin of TVXQ.

source: tvxqs.com
translation: elune@onetvxq.com
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