“Waking up before the sun, being busy until the sun goes down, being tired out, this is the form of youth. There are lots of people who agree with what I just said, right?” cr: professorjjong

“Being ‘different’ and being ‘wrong’ … it’s only a difference of one word but, in terms of it’s meaning, I feel as if they are worlds apart… like they’re almost the opposite of each other.” cr: thatcoolcatmeow

(about Base) “Usually, I am pretty personal when doing music, but this time I tried to find the midpoint by asking many people and listening to their stories. People who worked with me might still have thought that I am ‘stubborn’ (laughs).” cr: real052525

“I don’t know how (all) composers might perceive their own compositions but, for me, I think of them as if they’re my own children. It feels like something similar to that since I’ve gone through a lot of worries and (but a lot of) hard time into making them.” cr: fantaemsie

“Challenging yourself to achieve your dream, especially when you have to let go of something for that challenge, is such an admirable decision.” cr: thatcoolcatmeow

“I fell over while going up the stairs to the stage. I fall over easily because my mind is always somewhere else. (laughs) It was painful, but I felt more embarrassed.” cr: thatcoolcatmeow

“When doubts arise within myself, when I get thoughts like am I really doing well? Are the things I’m doing right now correct? I like to increase my own confidence by saying you’re doing great right now and you will do great in the future.” cr: BlueNight0525

“If we don’t compromise with time and commit ourselves to remembering those people, I think the things that disappeared may never have disappeared after all.” cr: sullaem

“For me, if I go to the beach I just end up staring at it absentmindedly while listening to the sound of the waves. Whether it’s nighttime or daytime I just like to look at the beach… I just like to stare absentmindedly at the horizon.” cr: fantaemsie

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“I usually sleep in waiting rooms a lot because I don’t sleep so well at home, due to various reasons. And, when I sleep, the members fool around… for such jokes, it’s even funny for the person who’s the recipient of the joke, or is that just me?” cr: cosmicsticks

“I have incredible fear and dread. I still do right now, even though I’m someone who has high self-esteem. I do have doubts about my confidence in a proportional way to that.” cr: fantaemsie

“I don’t think there are many things (that) you can achieve solely on your own.” cr: thatcoolcatmeow

“Thoughtless spending blinds you from seeing what is truly worthy.” cr: thatcoolcatmeow

“Because there seems to be a lot of people who are having a hard time I wanted to play a role on Blue Night that provides everyone a shelter to get comforted. I’m here all the time so, please, come and be comforted.” cr: cosmicsticks #BlueNight10thAnniversary

“Soon, the weather will get hotter, leaves will change colors, and snow will fall.. Within these times, even just once, I hope we won’t forget the fact that those people were by our side.” cr: sullaem

“When comforting someone, instead of comparing them to yourself or comparing them to other people, I think it’s better to just listen to the person.” cr: thatcoolcatmeow

“I miss you. Ah, and thank you very much for the happy birthday messages^^ You make my ordinary days so special. Thank you^^ See you soon, with smiling face^^” cr: jjongonthisday happy birthday Jjong 🌙💙 miss you so much #종현이의_서른다섯번째_봄 #HAPPY_JJONG_DAY

“Let's share new things. To hear that my birthday means your happiness... to hear that just the fact that I’m breathing means your happiness. This is such a blessed life. Thank you again.” cr: thatcoolcatmeow #종현이의_서른다섯번째_봄 #HAPPY_JJONG_DAY

“So... what I mean is... Destiny seems like an unusual event. We are destined. I wanted to say these words. That you and I are destined.” cr: Bluenight0525