On January 25, the seven finalists of YG Entertainment’s new boy group, “YG Treasure Box”, shared their experiences through a special V Live broadcast as they look forward to their official debut. The V Live special was hosted by announcer and MC Jang Sung Kyu.
The final members of ‘YG Treasure Box’ are Bang Ye Dam, Kim Jun Kyu, Haruto, So Jung Hwan, Park Jung Woo, Yoon Jae Hyuk, and Choi Hyun Suk. When asked about their feelings now that the competition is nearing its conclusion, here’s what they have to say:
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“The training period wasn’t short so I was really happy and relieved to know I would finally be making my debut. I think that it helped me a lot to receive so much support. I could mature by hearing the judgments of people outside my agency.” ~ Bang Ye Dam
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More than anything else, I was really happy that I was picked where my parents could see me. My family came to Korea from Japan, so the result was even more meaningful to me.” ~ Haruto
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“When my name came up on the screen, my mind went blank for several seconds. Eventually, I thought, ‘I finally did it.’ There were a lot of times where I had to show my dancing skills, but the other members helped me a lot and I think I improved.” ~ So Junghwan
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“When my name came up, I think that all the strength in my body gave out. It was like a dream. I was so happy that I would be able to show more of myself to people. I think that my confidence has changed. After receiving a lot of support, my confidence has gone up. I’ve become ambitious to show a cooler side of myself.” ~ Kim Junkyu
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“I was at home and I checked at 11 p.m. and I saw that my name had come up. I think I teared up a little. I used to have a shy side, but I think what’s changed is that I’ve become less nervous on stage.” ~ Park Jeongwoo
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“I checked [for my name] on the Internet and I could never have imagined the result. I did cry a little. I tried to keep my head clear but the result was so good. I think that I have changed a lot inside.” ~ Yoon Jaehyuk
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“It was tough. Honestly, I thought to myself that I didn’t make it. I woke up in the morning and my mom hadn’t gone to work. I’d woken up in the middle of sleeping to check and my mind went blank. I’m so thankful. I think that I was able to find my own uniqueness. I think that I have an unexpected side of me. People who cheer me on seem to like that I can have two contradictory sides of me.” ~ Choi Hyunsuk
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Bang Ye Dam has been the longest YG trainee while Choi Hyunsuk was the last member to be selected. “YG Treasure Box” is a survival audition program among YG Entertainment trainees. It has gathered attention since its commencement considering that the members who will be picked are set to form YG’s first boy group following the debut of iKON four years ago.
