JYJ holds showcase in Singapore

Having just released their global album, ‘The Beginning‘, the boys of JYJ are currently embarking on a mini Asian tour.

JYJ arrived in Singapore on October 16th, 2010 after performing in Bangkok the day before. With a massive fan base worldwide, throngs of fans were at Singapore Changi Airport to welcome them.

JYJ later attended a press conference prior to their showcase in the evening. Here are some questions they answered at the press conference:

How did the collaboration with Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins come about?

Junsu: ‘The Beginning’ is planned to be released worldwide. It was recorded in English, Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins also took part in the album. We worked very hard for the album and we hope that you will listen to it.

Yoo Chun: Warner Bros. were trying to help us collaborate with famous artists in the U.S. like Ne-Yo, then we managed to hooked up with Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins.

Were you surprised that Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins heard about you and welcomed the idea of working together?

Yoo Chun: We never thought that they would know us, we were honored to be able to work with them.

How did it feel working with world renowned artists?

Jae Joong: We were very happy that we were able to work with top class artists. We felt nervous thinking what music we would be able to produce working with them, as it is different from what we do in Asia.

Junsu: We recorded in a studio which was previously used by Michael Jackson. We were really touched and honored knowing that.

What is your favorite track on ‘The Beginning’?

Jae Joong: ‘Ayyy Girl’. The chorus represents three people being in harmony.

How does it feel to be in a boyband with three members instead of five like previously?

Junsu: It feels different. We have to work harder to develop and create better music.

Which role would JYJ play if ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’ were to be remade?

Yoo Chun: Junsu would be Yong Ha and Jae Joong would be Geol Oh. The translator would be Kim Yoon Hee.

How does it feel knowing that there are so many fans supporting you?

Junsu: We want to continue this journey because the fans’ support. To repay the fans, we will produce better music and strive to be better.

JYJ later performed a total of five songs from ‘The Beginning’, as well as ‘Found You’ from Sungkyunkwan Scandal. JYJ had their fans screaming from the start of the concert till the end.

The host also asked them what was their ideal type of women.

Yoo Chun finished off by saying they will be back in Singapore next year for a concert, and told the fans to “always keep the faith”.

JYJ will be heading to Malaysia (October 17) and Hong Kong (October 24) before touring in the United States.

creadits:allkpop.com