ATEEZ members HONGJOONG and YUNHO appeared on 'Music Capsule' with MC Nagase Ren, discussing J-POP and their favorite songs.
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On October 23 (Thursday) at 2:05 AM, 'Music Capsule' (MC: Nagase Ren) featured guests HONGJOONG and YUNHO from the globally active popular K-POP group ATEEZ. Through interactions typical of their generation, they discussed their respect for each other's groups and J-POP. It was revealed that Nagase Ren, HONGJOONG, and YUNHO are all from the same generation. Nagase expressed excitement, saying, 'I rarely have the opportunity to talk with boys' groups from the same generation, especially from Korea, so I'm really looking forward to today.' On this day, HONGJOONG and YUNHO revealed their 'favorite J-POP songs.' HONGJOONG confessed that the first J-POP song he covered was back number's 'Christmas Song.' He explained that he covered it during a live stream at the request of fans, saying, 'I really love back number's singing voice and practiced every day.' YUNHO also shared an episode about watching a drama with this song as its theme to study Japanese, saying, 'I also like back number's 'Happy End.' When I listen to this song, I get excited thinking about ATINY (ATEEZ's fanbase).' HONGJOONG chose 'What We Got ~Kiseki wa Kimi to~' by Nagase's group King & Prince as a J-POP song he has recently gotten into after seeing it on social media. He explained, 'I heard it on social media recently and it stuck in my memory.' Nagase praised his group's song, saying, 'It has a refreshing feeling, right? It's peaceful,' showing his delight at the compliment. YUNHO revealed that the J-POP song that moved him live was Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Kese Kese Ra.' He shared that he became a fan after seeing 'Kese Kese Ra' performed live at Mrs. GREEN APPLE's ceremony stage, and Nagase added, 'Listening to this music makes you feel more positive.' Furthermore, on this day, HONGJOONG expressed a desire to collaborate with Nagase, saying, 'I want to sing with you, Nagase-san.' Nagase happily agreed, saying, 'That would be an honor. Please let me do it,' expressing hope for future collaborations.
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