Seung-chan's Diary: Seung-chan in the twilight (120724)

Posted by on July 25, 2012


[Photos (not part of the the diary entry): Seungri as a student; With his dance team in Gwangju]

Seung-chan in the twilight

I’m here in the shinkansen (bullet train).

Tomorrow, I have to appear on Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, so I’m now on my way to Osaka from Tokyo.

After a long time, I looked at my old photo again. I'm reminded of the time I was still a student. Back then, I was not interested in studying at all and I was so lazy to go to school.

In Korea, there’s a festival held once a year in every middle school where the students have to do some performances. I don’t exactly remember when, but I went to see this dance team from another school. That was the time I started thinking of becoming a dancer. I joined a dance team after, and all I thought about was dancing.

After school hours, rather than going to a game arcade, I went to practice rooms instead. Those who are not interested in learning are labeled as bad kids. This means I was also one. Every day, the teacher scolded me and asked me to stop dancing.

Hearing those words just made me work harder every time. That feeling of not wanting to lose just became stronger. I just wanted to go my own way even if other people thought it was impossible.

And all of sudden, I remember about the old days...

I’m going to Yoshimoto Shinkigeki’s practice now. I’m looking forward for tomorrow! And please look forward to it when it airs too!

Translated by Marthapido
Credits: 12akane02 @ twitter (blog entry)

["Seung-chan's Diary" is an online blog updated by Seungri on Big Bang's Japanese mobile site (bigbangworld.jp). The site is only accessible in Japan.]

Filed under: Seungri

  • jessica

    Cutee but brave , Love it!:)

  • http://twitter.com/sorasoraa IMSORA

    He looks so innocent in these old photos.... totally different from now LOL ^^

  • https://twitter.com/#!/elanieyzww blackvip

    his words are really heart-warming. my old days flashed back all sudden.
    rebellious Lee Seunghyun brings out who he's today. and i'm glad he succeed
    Ri is never change. he's forever adorable, and look exactly the same, the difference is he grew up handsomely day by day <333

  • notamonster

    Seung-chan GAMBATTE!!

  • Najwa Shah ♛

    Seungri so cute and innocent in that picture :3 .. Now baby panda become a Man, HOT~ full of charms but still cute panda :3 ..pity him :( When Ri was student his teacher scolded and asked him to stop dancing :(, His teacher should gave support to Ri because he so Talented at dancing and singing..

  • linunrata

    Follow your dream and be determined to make your dream come true..
    That's why he is so successful now!

    He looks so young and cute in the photo..

  • Meow

    and i'm so glad he followed his dreams to become a dancer. because that's when he got known- being the famous Gwangju boy, that's when he joined the competition but although he was out of the show, he auditioned because he believed that it wasn't the end of his dream. then, he was out the pre-debut Big Bang but he did not give up. he didn't. he went back and sang for YG and told him 5 or actually 4 reasons why he should be in Big Bang. he succeeded and was officially placed back in Big Bang. then, he worked really hard. wanting to prove he was supposed to be there- always striving for the best, after all, his stage name is Victory. He always want to have his victory. Seungri. then he finally got his own solo song- with the help of his beloved and respected leader and got really famous for being the talented maknae of Big Bang. he even joined musicals, being the 1st one in Big Bang to do so. but he didn't stop there and came out with a full length album with just two producers and a time limit after all that happened. although he admitted that the album didn't do so well [not to a lot of us cause i thought it was amazing] but it wasn't something he was ashamed of. nope. not at all. he sees it as a learning experience and took it to help him in the future. he didn't rush and came up with his own academy called Seungri Academy to help kids that had big dreams like him to achieve something in life, to reach their goal. later, and now he's known worldwide being one of the members of Big Bang that won the MTV EMAs. but did he become arrogant? nope. even better, he became more humble and wish to learn more. so after Big Bang's awesome comeback, he worked hard and study hard- a foreign language so that he can go to Japan and what do you know? he did it all by himself. making a name for himself and Big Bang at a foreign country where people see him as a local star. he has so many friends and business connections now that he even looks like a CEO, the re-presenter for Big Bang. now he's very busy. but its a good thing. with appearances and world tours, he couldn't be happier cause he knows. Lee Seunghyun knows, he is living the dream and he doesn't want it to stop there, he wants to strive to see what's in store for him in future. he makes me proud. he makes VIPs proud, he makes Big Bang proud and he is definitely an inspiration to all. I love you Seungri and i will always do ♥

    • jayde wynn

      Agree to everything! <3

    • http://twitter.com/lov_seungriBB love riri

      u make me cry...

    • Najwa Shah ♛

      wow you write such a long article, I love your article dear even i already know it :) and yeah that why We called Lee SeungHyun as Victory(VI) and Seungri :)

    • gfrilly

      oh my god, your comment is longer than the article..it so daebak,
      speechless..for Riri hard work it just his habit i think... ;)

    • florizza

      <3 This was wonderful. He really deserves a lot of love and respect for all that he has accomplished so far. He works so hard and never gives up...what a wonderful inspiration!

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=742905400 K Dol Kan

      i love what u've written about our maknae... am sure all VIPs share the same sentiments.. we're all very proud... he has certain humility that makes him so adorable and loved... and him chasing his dreams... even after all that achievement shows that our Panda is gonna take the world by storm...and we're all waiting to see that happen! we have a chaebol in the making...

    • http://twitter.com/glyn_n muggledore

      Thank you for that :) Some VIPs need reminder the mankae is much more than a goofball who loves to spill his hyung's secrest.. He's a hardworking guy who stopped at nothing to achieve his dream. I'm so proud of him <3

    • fantasticelastic

      I love this comment! I'm so proud of our makne :'D He dreams big and works hard. He is also really friendly with everyone! And he's funny and smart and good looking. All his solo works were absolute perfection. And the most important thing is he loves his fans so much ^___^ kekek Seungri Hwaiting! Our Baby Panda is JJANGG!~~

    • Flory82

      the 3 persons that hit the thumb down button on ur comm I guess they did it by mistake or they are not true Vip's and didn't aprreciate Seungri and all his hard work! thanx 4 ur words! our maknae needs all the RESPECT in the world!

    • http://www.facebook.com/aini.shahidin Aini Shahidin

      i'm in tears. Lee Seung Hyun, i'm proud of you. so proud of you. i admit from the moment i fall in love with Big Bang, i'm a Seungri bias. once, my friend asked me who is my bias, i told her - Seungri, and her reaction was like, 'eww why do you like him? he's so annoying!' and i am sad for that comment. what a purpose for you to love Big Bang when you have a feeling like that for certain members. I may have a bias but i dont hate any of them. i love them all. and that is a true fan. right, VIP?

      Seungri, stay strong baby. you are on your VICTORY! <3<3<3

  • GH2G1826

    The 3 boys on the lower part of the photo (including Riri) are cute :P
    BUT. SORRY guys. Our Riri is really cuter than all of you :D

    Seungri not being interested in studying at all but look at you now.. Look at what you've become. You just have that natural talent that can't be learned inside a classroom.

    GOODLUCK Ri!!

  • http://desiderianirmala.tumblr.com/ Desideria Nirmala

    Even when he was still a little boy he already stole my attention. Ohmy, those pictures are priceless...

  • http://www.facebook.com/Ines.Kefi Inès Kefi

    WOW! This article really touched me while Seungri is not my favorite.

    The way he talks about his passion is really beautiful! ♥

    It reminds me of me with music.

  • oxmelodyxo

    i wanna cry..he reminds me of myself. but he's much braver and persistent. he's my idol! hwaiting! <3

  • gfrilly

    OMJi Ri, u make me so PROUD to be a VIP, n now i feel so enthusiasm bcos that all of your write!! love ya my beloved maknae :*

  • http://twitter.com/GD_GAHO89 G A H O

    HEY.....GWANGJU STYLE !!!!!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/mrsfishie15 Niniveh빅뱅♕

    AWW RI <3

  • VIPUSA

    awww my Riri come here let noona give you a big hug..Srly I love this kid and his confidence to go out there and follow his dreams/goals. I remembered when I watched the BB Documentary for the first time, he was so determine, but yet so young and when he stood in front YG and gave his reasons why he should be part of BB, I said to myself Wow that kid got balls of steels and he is going places. Here we are 6 yrs later and our cute panda has grown up to be a very strong young adult with a bright future of head of him. I couldn't be more prouder of him.
    I love reading his entries he is full positivism, now i know why the BB member's love to around him, he just doesn't give up.

  • tiggerc

    awwww Seungri.... you are not a bad kid. :( Learn dancing is considered as learning too. I love you and your strong determination!

  • http://twitter.com/fly139 Trang

    Seungriyah! You are my pride!

  • Nadia

    I always admire his determination. Some people (including those who claims to be VIPs) up until now don't want to admit that he has been improved and it makes me sad. He is definitely the best maknae I've even known. Good luck Seungri and don't get sick ok!!!

  • http://twitter.com/JansyTulipx jansy

    Very touched, I will learn from you! Efforts to achieve my dreams！

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Laura-Preda/100001104824377 Laura Preda

    truly inspirational.....well, after all the sky is the limit ....

  • http://twitter.com/jepah89 J.E.P.A.H

    im inspired~ ^^

  • http://hibiki890.tumblr.com/ hibiki♕

    I always get the feeling that he will survive in any kind of situation no matter what!~ If you put something on his path, he doesn't complain but finds a whole new path for himself.

    And when I read bad comments about him (well admit it he can be annoying at times) these 2 images flash through my mind (1) a kid bravely stating why BIGBANG needs him (2) a Kid crouching on a small bench at a bus terminal.

    ( T-T)~ sorry, noona is just too proud of you~

  • DarknessRa

    "I just wanted to go my own way even if other people thought it was impossible." NEVER STOP DREAMING!~ <3

  • MrsKwon4Sho

    And in the end what mattered most was the passion he had for dancing. Even when he was looked down on for chasing his dreams, he kept persevering. Thus, he's more determined than he is concerned about what other people think of him. I think that's significant. This is such a short entry but I think it earned the most of my respect for him. From now on, Panda, I'll remember what you put up with to get here. =)

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

    oh my, T_T We are so proud of you Dear Seungri ^-^
    I admire you so much and you'e an inspiration to all =)
    I know you'll do excellente on Yoshimoto Shinkigeki :) Ganbatte!!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/JonasLikeABoss Jiyong is asdjkgh;f

    I love you Lee Seunghyun<3

  • http://twitter.com/IpittipI ipit

    the more i know him, the more i respect him
    seungri, you are truly inspiring!

  • Love_RiRi

    Proud of you Seungri :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/munardinicke Nicke Munardi

    Cant imagine if he didnt follow up n live his dream. We probably wont see him as of him right now...... " never stop dreaming " really fits Bigbang as a whole!

  • http://twitter.com/aucc1 アウちん

    I'm so proud of you Seungri!

  • PANDA_EYES

    "Never stop dreaming". Perfectly describing Seungri from back then until now. :)

  • silversnowvip

    such a brave guy.........i need to learn a lot from him
    will always support u
    love u baby panda

  • enterwind

    yeah, n the important thing is he still reminded he was..the point that some successful people forget..

  • park sung ah

    '' Every day, the teacher scolded me and asked me to stop dancing.
    Hearing those words just made me work harder every time. That feeling of not wanting to lose just became stronger. I just wanted to go my own way even if other people thought it was impossible.'' that is my favorite!
    I also experienced this, and its not my teachers that scolds me, its my parents.. i really look up to him, and i also become stronger whenever they say that i won't become a korean singer. HWAITING SEUNGRI!

  • http://twitter.com/SexypandaVI Jenni/임예지

    Lee Seung Hyun, I love you so much. I love how hard you try on everything, never giving up on something, trying your best so you can finally achieve your dreams!Thank you for being an amazing person and my idol! You're the best, and I hope more people are more aware of how hard-working and humble you are, our maknae! love you lots x x x

  • https://twitter.com/kechiklalala Choi Seung Hyun

    CUTE DIARY !

  • ChouChouOwnerLover

    Thats why, it was Baby who bring me to love the Kpop world..
    I'll always rooting for Baby, and watch him live his dream and develop as a person~~

  • http://twitter.com/ruannia Rui for D-Lite

    my dongsaeng Riri, noona crying here T____T

  • http://twitter.com/sanctuary1718 i’m d best. PERIOD.

    Seung Ri have come a long way with many obstacles and painful words hit at him. he's stronger now and showing the world what he can do. Seung Ri i love you and will keep on supporting you and BIGBANG <3

  • Emmy-chan

    Ahh, Seung-chan~~
    Even in the photo with his dance team, Seung-chan is still the prettiest~