:: 12 Aug 2013
Bringing out the beautiful ballad songs heart
D-LITE whom enjoys the “heart of the song” has covered
Japan’s classic song, Yutaka Ozaki’s ‘I Love You’. He has listened to many
different covers of the song by different artists and he is now pursuing
something that has his character, not forgetting to include the original song’s
colors and also making the song more perfect by adding in Hakase Taro’s violin
melody. This is a song that makes people intoxicated.
WHAT’S IN (WI): Firstly, can you please tell us about your
solo concert that was held from March to June?
D-LITE: Ok. It was my first solo concert so every
performance is a good practice session for me. It is my first time completing a
2-3 hours concert solely by myself so I had to consider wisely how I am going
to spend my energy throughout the concert.
WI: Nervous?
D-LITE: I was definitely nervous at the start, but with the
help of my band and staff members, when I stand on stage to look at the
audience, all my nervousness has been forgotten. I was able to sing and enjoy
the stage together with my fans. I then slowly integrated into this atmosphere
and became a part of it.
WI: For your single ‘I Love You’ this time round, you
included the live performances of the 31st March concert at Budokan. How did
you feel when listening to it by yourself?
D-LITE: When I listen back to my live performances, I feel
so embarrassed (laugh) It seems like I always make mistakes… However,the 3
songs in the single, “Wings”, “Try Smiling” and “Look At Me Gwisoon” made the
atmosphere even hotter during the concert.
WI: Oh oh, sometimes I feel that you have a very good stage
presence. During your concert, what do you do in your breakroom backstage?
D-LITE: Um… Eating, singing some songs and listen to music
etc.
WI: You were also listening to music today in the dressing
room~
D-LITE: Yes, today I was listening to 80s-90s songs from
Korea.
WI: Listening to music on the year when you were born?
(D-LITE is born in 1989)
D-LITE: Yes. When listening to songs from that era, it
seems like I am being born again (laugh) However, I really clearly remember the
songs I listened to during my kindergarten days. I miss it.
WI: Did you start your dreams of becoming a singer when you
were in nursery?
D-LITE: No. At that time I wanted to be a baseball player
as good as Bak Chonho who went to joined the American Major League Baseball, it
is very very famous!!! Boys back then all dreamt of becoming baseball players.
I also had posters in my room. I still like baseball now but I just watch it
(laugh)
WI: (laugh) let’s talk about ‘I Love You’ now. This song
was released in the 80s. How old were you when you first listened to it?
D-LITE: It was during my high school days. The first time I
heard it was the Korean version. It was covered by POSITION sunbaenims, this
song was very popular in Korea back then. I personally like it very much too.
When having activities in Japan with Bigbang, I heard Yutaka Ozaki’s original
version and I felt that it is entirely different from POSITION’s cover. The
original version is very good!
WI: Undeniably, this song is very famous in Japan and also
many artists have covered it.
D-LITE: Ah yes. When preparing for this single, I listened
to many different cover versions. Ayaka’s version, Utada Hikaru version and
also Kobukuro version etc. True enough, when they cover the song it cannot be
similar to the original version, they have to create their own path.
WI: When creating ‘I Love You’, you made use of D-LITE’s
personality.
D-LITE: At the beginning I felt really worried. Even up
till now when I sing in Japanese, I feel that it is incompatible. I thought
about how I could make Japanese receive the message that I want to convey.
However, ‘I Love You’ is a song I like personally and with the help of Seiji
Kameda and Hakase Taro, I am able to pick up my confidence!
WI: Seiji Kameda has also helped produce “D’scover”, how
did he help you this time?
D-LITE: When re-arranging the song, I will firstly tell
Seiji Kameda what message I want to convey. For ‘I Love You’, the melody is
strong and full of courage. Even when the world objects, both of them will
still love each other without caring about the world – It’s something that’s
filled with courage. I wanted to show this message. Seiji Kameda trusted me
100% as well. In truth, he managed to produce an excellent melody.
WI: It really has the image of D-LITE. In ‘I Love You’
lyrics, which left the deepest impression on you?
D-LITE: This is hard to remember. During “D’scover”, it was
all cover songs so I said things like “I like this lyrics”. But for “I Love
You’, this song has a very good concept. For example, “both of them are like
abandoned cats” etc.. I like cats too (laugh)
WI: Hahahaha, so it’s a common point (laugh)
D-LITE: When singing, I wanted to add a sound of “meow” in
the song but this will spoil the entire song’s mood so I can’t do it (laugh). I
was just joking but in any case, I put my whole self into the song too.
Although I do not have such experience like the song says, but I myself can
also feel that this is a great love.
WI: About your pitch, have you ever made different
mistakes?
D-LITE: I am not sure about the proper way to sing. I was
very confused during recording as well so I used up much time! I don’t usually
think a lot when singing but I do think a lot before recording.
WI: You said you were fully prepared to ensure that your
performance will be more perfect.
D-LITE: Even if I listened to it many times and it was ok,
it is still important to have instruments to help understand the feeling. It
has to be the same feeling when I sing.
WI: Hakase Taro’s violin has such a huge effect.
D-LITE: Yes. Before meeting him, I thought he was a scary
person because he was a world class violinist so I thought he must be strict. I
kept thinking what would happen if I wasn't good enough. However he
is entirely different. No matter how I see, he is still a very interesting
person who is good at creating small happy moments! His violin performance is
so good I am speechless. I am super touched. Thanks to Hakase Taro’s violin, it
made my voice sound clearer as well.
WI: Mm~ I too felt that it helped bring the performance of
the song up another notch.
D-LITE: Ah? Really?! Thank you. I think that my solo tour
has also helped me improve. During the concerts, although I always have much
worries, but at the same time, it has helped me discover the way to enjoy
singing.
WI: Music Video is also awesome. It’s very romantic but sad
as well.
D-LITE: I have spoken quite a lot to the supervisor about
the MV. In my heart I wanted the MV to have a color scheme of cyanine and
purple. Then, I wanted to showcase a sense of loneliness and also parts where
the main actor is strong and not weak.
WI: It is really important to express your own opinions.
D-LITE: That’s right. Without this, people will think that
I am not serious. Then, filming will become a huge issue. In Korea, even though
I acted in television dramas and musicals, but it has been very long already.
However, I feel that it’s really sweet this time. In group activities, I had
more images of my tongue sticking out and comical performances and actions
(laugh)
WI: Being able to see a side of D-LITE that is rarely seen,
this is the charm of solo activities. (laugh) your kiss scene is really good
(laugh)
D-LITE: Ah, that’s good. (laugh) there wasn’t much NGs,
which was a pity. I wanted to do it another 10 times (laugh). There were a few
scenes where I was really embarrassed of my own acting so it was deleted. That
can’t be seen by anybody!!!
WI: Don’t tell me, you are actually a very shy person.
D-LITE: Yes~. I am a little introverted.
WI: While talking throughout, I don’t feel that way though.
D-LITE: When working, I will change so much I scare myself
too. For example, if I don’t talk when I attend variety programs, wouldn’t I
not appear on TV at all? At this time, cheerful D-LITE will appear (laugh)
However, deep down I still feel that I am a shy person.
WI: However, when you stand on stage to perform, you are
very confident of yourself.
D-LITE: Due to a character like mine, I am not 100%
confident. As I mentioned just now, I worry about a lot of things. However
because of this, every day I will think a lot and I have to work hard. When
being able to do all these, I will be satisfied.
WI: Oh I see.
D-LITE: I think God gave me this personality that doesn’t
include confidence. If not for this character, I will become more relaxed and I
may not work that hard too.
WI: I think what you are thinking now is good. Any dreams
about your solo activities in future?
D-LITE: Although ‘I Love You’ and the songs in “D’scover”
is similar, they are all songs that I like and songs that I always wanted to
try. I hope people who listen to my music will spend their time creating many
different memories while listening. I hope they will say things like “I did
this today” or “I spent a beautiful time today”.
WI: It’s not just a one-sided performance but using music
to communicate.
D-LITE: Yes. I performed ‘I Love You’ during the opening
Message Event (“THE MUSIC DAY”) and it was great. Even though there are many
people who didn't know me, but after this song, they were able to
blend into the atmosphere.
WI: I am anticipating it right now! Lastly, I have a few
personal questions. It’s summer, any places you would to travel for a visit?
D-LITE: Summer oh, I don’t really like it (laugh). It’s hot
and I perspire a lot. Without watermelons, I think summer is pointless. This is
just my thinking (laugh)
WI: You really like watermelons (laugh)
D-LITE: Yes…… other than this…….. Firstly, I don’t really
know how to swim, but I am practising it recently and I can swim
about 25m.
WI: Compared to going out to play, you prefer staying at
home?
D-LITE: Ah, yes that’s right! Time spent at home is the
fastest. I watch movies at home, watching Korean variety shows and suddenly
“Ahhh, a day has gone passed” (laugh)
WI: Even when you are in Tokyo, you don’t really go out?
D-LITE: Ah, not really. I also like to go out for dinner
with everybody, then go to something like “FrancFranc”…
WI: Eating and visiting a furniture store. Like a lady.
D-LITE: No! I’m a man! (laugh)
Source: What's In
Translated by: nakedae@SMILE HOLIC www.dsholic.com
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