[TRANS] Chanyeols Interview for ELLE MEN magazine September issue | trans cr: fy! exo Q: You looked especially skilled during the photoshoot earlier, do you practice often? Chanyeol: In comparison to practicing in front of a mirror, experience is always more important. Due to frequent[ly going for] photoshoots, I am very familiar with the angles or poses that go better with different types of clothes and the like. I can also understand any directions or instructions that the photographer may give. Q: Which do you think is your best angle? Chanyeol: I feel it’s my right side. (laughs) Q: Feedback can always be either positive or negative, but many people bear an indisputably positive opinion of you. Why do you think this is so? Chanyeol: When you put it like that, I feel a little embarrassed (starts to look slightly bashful). Whenever we participate in talent shows or other events, I tend to exhibit very natural reactions, some of which are really bright, or doting towards other people, so I guess it may be why people think of me as such. Q: In that case, have you come across criticism from others? Chanyeol: Yes, I have … for example, on some variety shows, when I make a joke, some viewers tend to think, “aren’t you being too much!”, and I’ve seen feedback like that online. I don’t think much of it since I tend to joke like that around friends, and they receive it likewise. But ever since, I tend to be a little more careful. Q:Besides the online users who don’t personally know you, have you experienced the people around you criticising you? Chanyeol: Those around me? Not really. (laughs) Q: Your personality is one that is more straightforward, and very caring to others, and you seem like the type to be very enthusiastic and positive. Do you stay good-tempered even in the face of something displeasing to you? Chanyeol: My typical personality results in my taking the initiative to enthusiastically participate in anything, and if I don’t give it my all, I will feel very moody. I have a very lively personality, and won’t really grow upset at tiny issues. Q: Under what circumstances will you grow intolerant and throw tantrums? Chanyeol: I cannot tolerate impoliteness and immorality. In the presence of these, I grow very angry. but I wouldn’t throw a tantrum; instead I would quietly approach the person involved and point out his mistake. From my memory I feel like I’ve really never thrown a tantrum at all. Q:This is rather uncharacteristic of a Sagittarius, is it really tough to be so tolerant? Chanyeol: Am I being tolerant? Hahaha, I think I’ve grown used to it. (aegyo) Q: We saw that you kept secretly writing song lyrics. What sort of music do you enjoy listening to on a typical basis? What’s your composing process like? Chanyeol: When it comes to composing, I really have so much I’d like to say. I enjoy composing music for others to listen to, and often use the computer or guitar and piano to compose at home. once I’m done with my recording, I give it to my bandmates for their listening. I particularly enjoy [composing like] this. Q: What’s your composing style like lately? Chanyeol: I like listening to all genres of music, so my composing varies likewise. But mostly jazz-pop, about 70% [of my composing] is jazz-pop. Q: At present, you certainly would have made some headway into variety shows and acting. Beyond that, do you have any other plans? Chanyeol: Everything I enjoy doing, I am already currently doing, such as participating in variety shows, and preparing for a movie … … I think my biggest wish right now is to compose, and have my song recorded and released as a part of EXO’s album. Q: Would you be willing to undergo other new challenges? Chanyeol: I always welcome new things, if it’s there for me to try then I would like to give it a shot. Q: In that case, are you only interested in new and different things? Chanyeol: My attitude towards things goes along the lines of “if I start it I have to finish it”, otherwise I will feel very unsettled. As a child, if I began learning a new instrument, I would have to master it to a point where others would praise me for playing it well. That’s my personality, to do things all the way to the end. Q: To be honest, on the surface, such perseverance doesn’t show [when looking at you]. Chanyeol: Yeah? I’ve often heard others say that as well. Q: Have you ever experienced a situation in which, despite your genuine focus in doing something, others don’t see it and disagree? Chanyeol: Many people often feel this way, when they first meet me and have yet to know me well. Because I’m always laughing, and am especially lively, people tend to think “ah, he’s a playful child who likes to joke around”. But after they know me better, they’ll understand that I’m someone who thinks a lot, and has a lot of depth. I believe [everyone] can feel it, when they’ve gotten familiar with me. Q: Does your happy personality have to do with your surrounding environment while growing up? Could you share a bit about your growing process as a child? Chanyeol: I’ve always received a lot of my parents’ love from young, and I’ve always watched them and felt their love since. As such I’ve grown to be very optimistic and enthused myself. Q: So the feeling you give others really is very bright (like sunshine), and isn’t forced! Chanyeol: That’s right, of course it’s not forced! (coquettish) Q: [You] need to thank your parents. Chanyeol: Yes, I’m always very grateful and thankful to them. Q: What’s a life philosophy you like? Chanyeol: Enjoy yourself! Q: What’s the biggest frustration for you right now? Chanyeol: (thinks for a very long time) Nothing really! I don’t often have frustrations. Q: Perhaps you will after you’ve grown up a bit? (laughs) Chanyeol: Hahaha, indeed, my young age is to blame right now. Q: Please list three of your best features. Your especially long legs? Chanyeol: Long legs are third, hahaha! First place is probably my smile, and second is probably my passion … third … … I think I could give you ten strong points, haha. Q: Lastly, please say something for the first anniversary of ELLE MEN Hongkong! Chanyeol: A huge congratulations to ELLE MEN for the welcoming of your first anniversary! May readers keep loving ELLE MEN, and keep loving EXO! I’m very honored to be able to be a part of ELLE MEN’s first anniversary, and I hope everyone enjoys the many faces of EXO, and we will continue to show everyone even better sides of ourselves. Fighting!
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:02:49 +0000
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