[Stray Kids Interview Full Version Part 3] "I Hope You Remember"
Q. What kind of group do you want to be remembered as in K-pop?
[Recording: Changbin / Stray Kids member]
"I hope we're remembered. That's what Tablo hyung said, but I hope we're remembered. It would be so wonderful. I'd be so grateful to be remembered as a part of the K-pop scene. SKZ were different, they were refreshing. They were irreplaceable. They were unique. I hope we're remembered with those keywords."
[Recording: Han / Stray Kids member]
"Did I say everything that was on my mind? I hope you remember us not as singers, but as the people who shared those most beautiful and radiant moments with those who loved us. You don't have to remember us as singers. I hope you remember us as friends, as the people who lived through those most beautiful and radiant moments together. Because as we grow older, I think we'll remember this moment and the moments we spent with STAY as the most brilliant and shining times. The little jokes and fights with the members, those moments will be the most memorable. I think STAY, who loved those moments, will also remember us a lot for our simple, unassuming sides. STAY really enjoys our music and performances on stage, but there are many people who empathize with and love our everyday selves, so I hope you remember us in a friendly way. (Another youth?) Yes, I hope we'll be remembered as youthful, blue.
[Recording: Ai N / Stray Kids member]
"I want to be remembered as K-pop singers who make you wonder, 'What are these guys?'" I think there was something like that at the end-of-year performances for people our age. What are these guys? I really liked that. They seemed special, so I hope they're always remembered with the keyword, 'What are these guys?'"
Q. To those who dream of becoming the 'Skiz' of tomorrow
[Recording: Phil Ricks / Stray Kids member]
"I want to convey the message, 'If not now, when?' I want to convey the message that I hope you can do everything you want in life without regrets. Of course, when trainees get their chance, there are difficult times, and everyone can have a hard time, but it takes a lot of effort to persevere and pursue your own dreams. But if you maintain that hunger, the timing will come naturally. Of course, it might take a long time, but seeing the many trainees around me, like Chan-hyung, who trained for a long time, is truly amazing. I think it's because of that kind of ambition that we've come this far. So I hope that many trainees will be even more ambitious and work even harder. Time flies. I want to say that I hope you live your life without regrets.
[Recording: Hyun Jin / Stray Kids member]
"I've never done anything with the hope of success in mind. I just kept doing it, so of course I was greedy, but I think I ended up here just by doing it. Honestly, I don't have anything I want to say. If you feel it and do it on your own, you might become even more greedy. If you look at us and think, "They're cool, that group is cool," and don't live like that, just find your own style and make music freely, telling the stories you want to tell. That's what I think is best. Fighting!
[Recording: Bang Chan / Stray Kids member]
"As Felix mentioned, if there's a song that comes to mind, it's 'Social Pass.' It's about giving up a lot and saying, 'If not now, then when?' I don't know if I can speak from my own experience, but opportunities always come. But what matters is whether you're ready until they come. Giving up things you can, even if it might be difficult, is an investment in your future self. I want to tell you that persevering now and becoming a stronger person is also a good way to help yourself."
Q. Plans for this year
[Recording: Changbin / Stray Kids member]
"I hope we can all take care of our shortcomings, whether it's skill-related or personal, so that we can move forward without any problems. I hope this year will be a year where we can resolve all of our chronic issues. For the future."
[Recording: Hyun Jin / Stray Kids member]
"I want to go on a trip. The members and I were so busy last year and the year before that we couldn't go at all. We always go together once a year, but we haven't been able to. So this year, I really want to go see the ocean with everyone (in which country or region we want to go). I don't mind going anywhere within an hour or two of driving. There's an ocean, there are members, a room where we can all sleep together—anything's fine. That's how I want to go."
[Recording: Phil Ricks / Stray Kids member]
"First of all, when we toured last year, there were a lot of STAYs, but I think a lot of people came to see us, including family and friends invited by new STAYs. Last year. Now, if we have a chance to see STAYs, if there are people who aren't familiar with our music or who are coming to see us for the first time, I hope it'll be memorable and generate a lot of interest in our music for a long time. And while I'm at it, I want to make up for those shortcomings, especiall...