ALIVE: T.O.P's Naver Music Interview [AUDIO/TRANS]

Posted by on February 18, 2012

TRANSLATION

Interviewer: Many fans have been looking forward to hear from you. How have you been?
TOP: These days, I’m trying to concentrate on this album, ALIVE. Actually, there was a drama that I was working for 3 months but I cancelled it so I can focus on this album.

Interviewer: What does BIGBANG mean to you?
TOP: When I have my kids, I want to show them my twenties. For me, it is a keepsake of my hottest youth.

Interviewer: What is the common thing about BIGBANG members? How can you guys be doing fine?
TOP: In spite of having our own passion, we are so warm-hearted. Everyone is truthful, pure, passionate, energetic and always go for the same path. How could we do well as a team, it’s because each has different characters and dispositions but we don’t go against each other. When I see them as an older brother, they always lean on each other. They seem to be a real family, including me.

Interviewer: What do you think of this album?
TOP: I’m dearly attached to this album. I had so many inspirations when I worked as GD&TOP. I wrote lyrics having much attachment/affection. This album shows our honest feelings. I really want to show you as soon as possible, without embellishment.

Interviewer: What is ALIVE?
TOP: Alive is what it is. People think that last year was eventful and critical for us. However, we see it as an opportunity for us to grow up and eventually mature.

Interviewer: Tell me about BLUE.
TOP: BLUE means a very sad thing. Like winter is over and spring is coming, we broke up and meet someone new like destiny. This song talks about these emotions.

Interviewer: What is the most account part in this album?
TOP: Not to be too modern, too technical like a hardwood. Anyone can be modern, technical at anytime. I think it needs huge courage to be natural. All members are picking up the pieces. We always think what people want for us.

Translation: lucywinslet@forever-gdragon
Edited: jinhichole@forever-gdragon

Filed under: Audio, T.O.P

  • VIP4Daesung

    This interview, though short is beautiful...

    They seem to be a real family, including me.

    Love this....so touching...the reason Big Bang can last so long...they fit together like a perfect puzzle, and they are a real Family.

  • F6m

    Ah as always his words are the best 

  • http://twitter.com/yukiisvip Yukinohana~

    Bravo, T.O.P. You're the best if only you're natural. I appreciate my boys forever.
    I would be sorry about his cancelled drama if it wasn't for the sake of new album. But instead of that, I'm really happy because he can share more of himself with us through his music.

  • valxuan

    Hmmm...BLUE talks about emotion~ 
    Why does my head keeps telling me that GD met someone but broke up :X 
    Kinda hope I am wrong tho!

    AND TABI...to be able to cancel a drama and concentrate only on the album..makes me respect you even more! It shows how much you love BIGBANG and us VIP! THANK YOU TABIII <3 Saranghae~

  • BB54life

    I'm so excited for this album, and i'm falling for TOP all over again <3 i get really upset about cancelling his drama but anything for bigbang...fighting ^^

  • Lylajansen

    winter is over and spring is coming, we broke up and meet someone new like destiny - from T.O.P how classic and beautiful
    .

  • http://www.facebook.com/CeciliaStylish Cecilia Martino

     I love the maturity with which speaks TOP ^ ^ and so good that in the future want to teach their children that was in BIGBANG (Y)

  • http://twitter.com/Li_Nikoru Nicole Ciampi

    Thank you so much for the trans :) I love TOP's interviews :D

    Are you going to translate GD's and DS's interviews too? Or am I lost and didn't know you already translated them?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500591485 Sarah Weiske

    awww I love their honesty each time. Cant wait to read the lyrics to see what they think about. It's true music if you can do it with out too much  technical help.  Such beautiful comments he made ^^. I hope we are also their family for giving them support. Ofc not as close but still a little :P

  • http://thinkpawsitive.tumblr.com/ notjade

    Just like a true family each member with different personalities. But they never clash, they always go together. ♥

  • http://twitter.com/EAG0493 Enas AG

    Well Spoken. T.O.P wants to give us the album ASAP. He is so sweet. 

  • http://twitter.com/adri_adrienne Adriana 아드리아나

    Tabi has always a wonderful & deep words ^^ thoughtful Tabi ^^
    They went through a difficult time last year, but the bond that unites them has now become stronger & indestructible :)
    oh, Tabi cancelled his drama? a true demonstration of love/dedication/passion and sacrifice for the music :)

  • Luvtabi

    Awwww, TABI, i'm feeling the family aura in your words..we can tell that he's really proud of his younger brothers

    even though we know that you're VIPs 5YO boy..but when it's time, you can be the Hyung for your dongsaeng when sometimes need your words and guidance.

  • HidayahSaberi

    omo..he canceled the drama he been working for 3 month for Bigbang!
    this is one solid prove that he cares about bigabang  A lot!
    he is right ..the different personality that each member have make them don't go again with each other..interesting fact..

    his words always have deep meaning !
    he is really "alien"..but I can't help myself from saying I'm this ALIEN fan!! lols..
     

  • captaindasya

    Tabi always puts the best words thus the perfect answers. He's sincere and so modest, they all are.

    P.S: He is so gonna have his kids with me ;)

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/WINFN7SXC6YPVEXH7YXJSRMIDI iie

    woooow it's so amazing... i love Choi SeungHyun <3

  • TotoBearTop

    Everything about this interview is beautiful. 

    "When i have my kids......" 
    Sorry but I was imagining myself and Tabi and our little kids laughing together like a happy family when i was reading the rest of the interview... ah what a perfect dream.

    "...We see it as an opportunity to grow up and mature." 
    I'm glad that Big Bang thinks that way and thinks positively :)

  • JuneWong

    GD's Interview
    http://www.bigbangupdates.com/2012/02/g-dragon-interview-on-naver-20120217.html#more 

    Daesung's Interviewhttp://www.bigbangupdates.com/2012/02/daesungs-naver-music-interview-20120218.html#more

  • http://twitter.com/AviWill Avi Will

    omo~ I didn't know he already worked on some drama for 3 months, but he cancelled it... :| I believe BIGBANG comes first to all of the members <3

  • http://twitter.com/xvampireliisix Liisi daT.O.P lover♥

    *sobbing*  he is so mature and his speeches are always so beautiful. I can't wait to hear their feelings in the songs.

  • lovesBB

    "Actually, there was a drama that I was working for 3 months but I cancelled it so I can focus on this album." -- Like a Boss what other idol can say that lol.

  • FFSD

    HE CANCELLED A DRAMA? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOD PLEASE NOOOOOOOO

  • bigbangfosho

    This interview is so emotional, I'm getting so tingly. I can see how hard they've worked, and I'm excited to listen!

  • KwonTeaTea

    T.O.P's words are perfect.

  • black_pearl94

    'I think it needs huge courage to be
    natural.'
    Wow, this line is really meaningful. It will definitely stick in my head.

    It's kind of strange or you can call it even funny how their every interview touches my soul. <333

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1153638932 Maymuna Kabir

    my favorite line:  "When I have my kids, I want to show them my twenties. For me, it is a keepsake of my hottest youth."

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1153638932 Maymuna Kabir

    i was thinking the same thing too... maybe GD was in a relationship and with all the drama of last year... things didn't go well

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ashley-Cheeh-Dighahii-Franklin/718679499 Ashley Ch’eeh Dighahii Frankli

    man! he is the hyung! amazing! BIGBANG is.....FAMILY

  • Nina

    BB, that's the only part of the so called family, I truly believe.

  • vip4top

    fighting ! :D

  • Argentia Krystofel

    His way of answering questions is so thoughtful, careful, and exact. I really respect him as an artist and writer, and what he says about their new album is really exciting. 'Blue' seems like it will be a beautiful track with very deep lyrics...

  • JasmineAnastasia

    He's right which is why BIG BANG will be around for a long long time... because BIGBANG is family!!!!

  • Nina

    Or maybe not. Emotions, love to be more specific is (are) not only about a man and a woman or the relationship between lovers for that matter. I for once would like this song to be about the love someone has found within itself. Just like TOP said, you broke up with your old self and found a new one.

  • Saeng92

    I couldn't agree more. :)

  • NRVIP2505

    I can only imagine TOP's kids surrounding him while he's telling BIGBANG's achievements to them...

    "How could we do well as a team, it’s because each has different characters and dispositions but we don’t go against each other."
    This is why I can't really choose who is my favorite members...:)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_S5TGV5LLOTLB3TB3ZCDCEMS4GY Mia Utami

    When I have my kids, I want to show them my twenties. For me, it is a keepsake of my hottest youth.Yes!! You'll be a greatest appa ever ! >.<

  • tek

    please answer me how can I preorder 5th mini album?????

  • gjapples

    Wow... I am very touched by how much heart is being out into this. I just love them :-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000936931816 Yuki Chiaki

    you can order at yesasia or ygeshop.com :)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_B2NUFPAH3RDSR5MZHKPBOKMORE marla c

    "Interviewer: What does BIGBANG mean to you?

    TOP: When I have my kids, I want to show them my twenties. For me, it is a keepsake of my hottest youth."

    I quite don't get it..anyone care to elaborate for me?Thanks a lot!!!

  • myTOPsecret

    "
    Actually, there was a drama that I was working for 3 months but I
    cancelled it so I can focus on this album."

    ohhh so sad once again we cant see TOP in drama or movie this year..well i understand he cant really do it now ,i mean i dont want him to over work..but hopefully next year he could atleast create one movie or drama series..:(

  • robstentop

    what a passionate top!
    love top soooo much!
    love bigbang !!!!!!!!

  • Jess

    Such an beautiful interview... =')

  • xanneTOP

    <3 your words are inspiration to me. :)

  • \V/. |I|. |P.

    Is just me .. or TOP just talking about his kids for first time? x_x

  • Kemazdea

    well dont worry tabi. we will have a baby ^0^ hahaha

  • Majoriejanealban

    can't wait 4 their comeback...yay...best of luck 4 you guys....i will keep supporting you guys today,tomorrow n years to come........;p

  • http://twitter.com/xlumibear 루미 (оﾟдﾟо) ★

    "TOP: When I have my kids, I want to show them my twenties. For me, it is a keepsake of my hottest youth."

    ^ Omona.... Talking bout kids. *-* His future wife will be one lucky lady. ^.^