After JYP’s mic hogging press conference, the POPSEOUL! sisters had the opportunity to sneak into the green room to hang out with the JYP troop and what a pleasant surprise it was!
During the press conference, we were very doubtful of G-Soul’s English abilities, since JYP did all the talking for him, but G-Soul proved himself by conversing with us in English. From our short interaction, it seemed like G-Soul is genuinely nice but shy singer. On a more superficial level, it was pretty clear that he didn’t have the looks or the height to make fans droll over their keyboards. Hopefully he’ll make us look beyond his looks with his talent.
Tell us about your typical day. Do you have a routine you stick to?
These days I’m busy pretty much all day preparing for the concert and getting my album started. But usually my typical day involves school, vocal and music training, and working out at the gym.
Was it hard to get adjusted to living in the states? What’s the biggest difference you notice between Korea and US and what do you like about each place?
Korea is my home and I miss it a lot, but I don’t think it was that hard for me to adjust to the states. I think I adjusted real good to the states because I’ve loved American culture and R&B/Soul music all my life.
I think the biggest difference for me is that there’s more musical freedom in the states compared to Korea. I can do the style of music I love and that I’m good at, instead of just doing ballads or the pop styles popular in Korea.
What is your biggest weakness? Strengths?
I think my biggest strength is my faith in myself and in my music. I’ve always had faith that I can train and work hard on my music and make the best music I can possibly make. My biggest weakness is that I can be impatient and lazy sometimes.
Tell us more about your album. What’s the concept?
So far, I’ve only done about a couple songs, so I kind of want to keep it on the DL.
It’s really hard for Asian artists to make it in the US, what are you expectations and how do you think you can overcome the challenges?
I think it was hard for Asian artists to make it in the US because they were produced by American producers who really didn’t understand the Asian artist and where they were coming from. But this time, I think I’ll have music that fits me very well.
I think that America has opened up to the world and that Americans are much more open to Asian and other cultures than before, so I feel very fortunate.
Are you friends with any of the other JYP artists?
I’ve gotten really close with Min and Jeong Hee since living and training together in New York. We’ve been through so much together and it’s really brought us close. I’ve also learned a lot from Jeong Hee because she’s an experienced artist and is such a talented singer and musician. And I’m really good friends with the Wonder Girls and the trainees in the US and Korea.
Are you excited about the concert? How many songs are you going to perform? How was it working with the Boys Choir of Harlem?
I’m really excited about performing at MSG. It’ll be the biggest stage I’ve ever been on in the states. For now 2 songs, but I could have more. It was a great honor to work with the choir. It was a great experience and I learned a lot from them, and not just musically.
You said you sang Gospel when you were younger. How did you decide to switch to Soul?
I never really switched to Soul. Even though I sing more Soul and R&B, I still love singing Gospel and try to as much as I can.
How do you feel about working with R.Kelly?
I’m very excited and feel very honored to have the opportunity to work with R. Kelly. I never imagined in my life that I’d be able to work with the biggest R&B singer of all time, and of course he is one of my favorite artists. and I’m gonna use this chance to make the best music I can.
Questions from POPSEOUL! Readers
Did you felt discriminated at all? What was it like to be a singer from Korea trying to break into the US music industry? (teukixhearts)
I think people in the states stereotype me and don’t expect an Asian guy like me to sing R&B and Soul very well, but this just gives me more drive to train harder. I’ve always practiced American R&B and Soul music, so I consider trying to break into the US music industry a chance to do the music I’ve always done and loved.
Will you ever or think about making a Korean album in the future? (uhhhhhoooo)
I will definitely do some Korean albums after my debut in the States.
Is there anything you two will develop into your music that will distinguish you as an Asian singer? Or will you continue to sing the style you currently sing w/o much Asian influence?? (nickie)
I consider myself as an R&B singer, not as an Asian R&B singer. So I’m going to try to do be myself and do the music I’ve loved and grown up with. And since I’m a unique person, as long as I just try to be myself, I believe there’ll be something unique in my music and I’ll be able to express my own unique style.
Since you are debuting in the U.S., who are the celebrities that you are eager to meet and/or even collaborate with ? (eggtaart ~)
I would love to work with classic US artists like Stevie Wonder, as well as newer artists like Keyshia Cole and J. Holliday, but for now I’m just happy to have the chance to work with R. Kelly.
What is your fav song that you have sung? (cherrie)
The favorite song that I’ve sung is a soul classic called “A Song For You” by Donny Hathaway.
We would like to thank G-Soul for agreeing to do this interview and our POPSEOUL! readers for participating in the interview.
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He wants to keep it on the “DL”. Stop with the black slang!! And he’s HONORED to work with R. Kelly?
Pathetic. I stopped reading after the R. Kelly part. I cannot stomach it.
yay..waiting for min’s interview
what’s wrong with saying “DL”? Black slang? whatever. I don’t think it’s pathetic at all. He’s just using everyday english.
korea has yet to put out an artist that can truly be a genuine representation of america. someone who is indigenous to our country and who can actually speak english without an accent.
Please don’t tell me he actually said DL.. Oh my god, he totally belongs in America.
these guys are really good kids. it is a shame jyp is going to really break their spirits with his overhype, take over the world mentality.
go to korea, and blend the american lyrics/feel into the korean songs.
i hope, korea accepts them and not label them as “losers” because of the lack of sucess here in the states.
advice for you korean management idiots- have a fluent english speaking promising trainee and move him/her and his family to the states. enter them into the american idol. this years idol show sucks.
min’s exclusive interveiw
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do you like america, and do you miss korea?
min: “i like party”
do you feel your young age hurts you with the american fans?
min: “i like party”
do you think america will like your type of dancing?
min: “i like party”
are you friends with any of the korean singers? are you close with any of the wonder girls?
min: “i like party”
do you have any thing to say to your family and friends at home in korea?
min: “i like party”
min,thank you for your time and comments. there you have it popseoul fans. we had to end the interveiw quickly because
“SHE LIKE PARTY” to go to!
lol
I agree with Khamela, “DL” is not “black slang” anymore. It’s everyday english, which proves that he has a pretty good concept of the language. I was actually proud of him, because that’s how EVERYDAY americans speak! Now if his english is as good as popseoul typed it to be, then I have no worries lol, but also as popseoul mentioned, will his voice surpass his height and average looks?
lim33853 wow your ‘exclusive’ interview was reeaallly funny. lol
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and whats wrong with saying “down low” dumpling, there is no ‘black slang’ or ‘white slang’. its a color.
sheesh, some people gotta understand that.
popseoul! ure so lucky….
the interview was very easygoing… what a casual talk you had (im guessing) if i were to be interviewing, i’d be making the most wierdest talk ever!
“have you ever had cabbage stuck in your teeth?”
“What is your teddy bear’s name?”
“do you type?”
“im humaan, are you?”
lol, i would so say that.
lol @ dumpling… why are you so frustrated???
well thanks for the interview…
he still seems too shy for my taste… he needs to come out of his shell more…
I definitely think that these artists have talent; but I definitely agree with ‘lim33853′ that the very exaggerated overhype that JYP is constantly creating for his label is going to break the kid’s spirits.
Don’t get me wrong guys, I’m a huge fan of Park Jin Young, but the english music from lim jeong hee, min and g-soul so far, are just the typical washed-up sounding r&b songs that is constantly still being played on radio now: nothing special.
Yeah, what’s wrong with using ‘DL’? Its not just ‘black slang’, and even if it was, who cares? I think it’s great that he can use American slang effectively.
“I consider myself as an R&B singer, not as an Asian R&B singer.”
AWESOME. It’s great that he has this mentality, even if JYP doesn’t.
the phrase “DL” has DEFINITELY originated from African-Americans.
eh…..
lame.
They used my questions! “Will you ever or think about making a Korean album in the future?”
Any was there nothing wrong with using ‘DL’ it just a short way of saying down-low and it not “black slang.”
So he’s just gonna be like any other AMERICAN artist?
NO ASIAN ELEMENTS? What’s the point of him being KOREAN then?
Okay, he said DL. How is that even ghetto or considered black slang? Give the guy a break. It seems to me he did the interview without sounding like an idiot. If his english is ghetto, then you really need to take a look at Edison chen’s english. That guy can’t sound inteligent to save his life. But anyways, back to G-Soul. He sounds like a pretty modest guy. Good luck to him in the states. If that doesn’t work out then he can return to Korean.
“I never imagined in my life that I’d be able to work with the biggest R&B singer of all time”
lol r. kelly is not even close to being “the biggest R&B singer of all time”, maybe the biggest pedophile R&B singer of all time.
R. Kelly sucks balls. His lyrics are so… I can’t even begin to comment.
Anyway, it’s surprising to see that he actually does speak English (assuming that everything was said in Eng and no one cheated and spoke Korean). That’s good for him, but I can’t wait to read the interview with MIN.
However, if he does manage a collaboration wtih Stevie Wonder or Keyshia Cole, I just might have hope for him.
He’s quite short… not so much taller than Sun Mi (who is tallest or second tallest in WG)… I saw a performance of his on YT… wasn’t that great. I didn’t like it, I liked Lim Jung Hee’s (J.Lim) a lot better! But if anything, MIN might have the best shot at doing the best out of JYP’s minions. J.Lim… I have hopes for her, but I’m scared of what her ENglish is like. But hell, a collaboration with Keyshia Cole or Alicia Keys would ballin’.
Did J.Lim or anyone from WG say anything interesting?
-sLaVe
woohoo! thats cool popseoul girls!
i wish you guys will detail how he was during the interview.. and who was there.. the facial features he’s making.. the setting.. and how you guys snuck in! the tiny details of this storry will make it better!
but wow great english by G-Soul! ^^
Slave are you serious R.Kelley is the ish and may I suggest people go and research his work. Anyway DL means down low nothing to do with slang I think sometimes people need to step out of the world for a change too damn isolated.
Whoa, whoa, whoa…
What is going on here? The boy hasn’t even debuted with an album yet or any other big events and you guys are already criticizing his nationality, ethnicity, his training with R. Kelly, his choice of words, etc?
I’d say that is pretty messed up. Just the fact that he, being an Asian, has actually made it this far, is freaking BIG, so y’all need to stick your head out of the hole in the ground and think before you make an ass out of yourselves…oh wait, that’s already been done.
Just because some people don’t like R.Kelly, doesn’t mean he can’t. Maybe he looked up to him musically. I’d be honored to work with someone that renowned too.
Ahahaha, sorry I am very tired.
*Just because some people don’t like R.Kelly, doesn’t mean he can?
I think. I hope y’all get the just of what I’m trying to say~ (>o<);/
This whole bickering about black this and korean that is so old here at popseoul. Lets just put our racism behind us and support the artists we like. Really…its soo old. If you’re a racist say so, if not shut the hell up.
just wondering… did popseoul really interview him in english? or was it in korean and popseoul just translated it into english for us?
i thought it was the latter… but after reading everyone’s comments, i’m beginning to think otherwise?
^Agreed.
Good music is just good music, why not try listening to his songs and make some real criticism about his work. Since when are words limited to race, should genres of music be limited to race as well? Unless they’re degrading words, I don’t see the problem saying such a common slang unless you’re an intolerant idiot.
Oops, agreeing w/ se7enfan.
“DL” is so lame no one says that anymore. no one cool anyway. somebody needs to be updated. But, from this interview i like him more but i still don’t think he can make it.
BTW R.kelly is a great producer look at all the hits he have had. Come on now, Leave his personal life out of this. I mean look at JYP, that man is a freak. You know he did some nasty things in his life.
very interesting ~
gsoul<3
I’ve seen G-soul sing already, and I wasn’t blown away. I liked J.Lim’s voice better. and Though MIN may be generic, I still think she’s got a good chance (and a better one compared to G-soul).
and R.Kelly? His new music all about sex and etc? When’s the last time he sang a really nice song? I Believe I can Fly?
He may be known really well, but that doesn’t mean his music is completely sucky. That’s my opinion. Plus, G-Soul can outsing R.Kelly now.
-sLaVe
oo! nice thorough interview! thanks, popseoul!
thank you!!! wow….you guys did awesome job doing this interview…this site is getting bigger and better!!
G-Soul’s interview wasn’t too bad. It was actually pretty good compared to all of the other interviews. did you guys see the other interviews with Min, Lil John, and another one with the Wondergirls on youtube? it wasn’t too pretty…
the fact is that none of them are trained enough in the aspect of talking to reporters. They seemed really shy, not confident, and kindof unaware of everything. Min’s english is good, but she has no idea what to say to reporters.
Reporter: “So what have you liked about your stay in New York?”
You’re supposed to say that it was really cool seeing the city, eating the food, shopping, w/e and add in one or two personal and unique interests. but Min’s response was:
Min:”I don’t know…the parties? *giggle*”
and I expected more from the WonderGirls. they were so meek! and none of them spoke in english. not even Yoobin although she went to high school in the US. they were talking so quietly…and well…at least it’s a step in the right direction. It’ll take some time before they’re ready to debut in the US because they have to get their english better, and learn how to talk in interviews.
LOL it just kinda makes me laugh that he said DL XD No one says that anymore. And whether or not it originated from African-Americans, slang doesn’t have a colour. o.o;
His interview was okay. I do wish him luck, as with any of JYP’s artists, but I kinda wish he was working with someone other than R.Kelly. R. Kelly doesn’t have the greatest reputation anymore, and I think that may end up hurting G-Soul’s chance of becoming successful. :/
you guys are awesome! it seems like he is more of a cutie than a hearthrob but who knows, many said daesung wasnt hot but he gained popularity quickly! the questions were awesome! hope to see more of him in the future. good luck, hope to see you here in the us as an artist!!!!
G-soul, should stay in the states and keep doing what he’s doing. JYP needs to relax his expectations though.
And I agree that G-souls vocals aren’t that impressive.
yetaz: “the phrase “DL” has DEFINITELY originated from African-Americans.”
Wow, your ignorance astounds me. The amount of people saying “black slang” is also astounding. A lot of small minded people…
Dumpling: “Slang” comes from the ghettoes. Ghettoes that include blacks, jews, italians and any other race that migrated to America. So to generalize the term DL to the use of black people is idiotic.
Who cares that he said DL? first of all, that phrase has been in use for decades. And the use of it has nothing to do with being black or “cool” its just a phrase.
Sorry for the long response but I can’t stand it when people comment on things that they obviously don’t understand.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa…
What is going on here? The boy hasn’t even debuted with an album yet or any other big events and you guys are already criticizing his nationality, ethnicity, his training with R. Kelly, his choice of words, etc?
I’d say that is pretty messed up. Just the fact that he, being an Asian, has actually made it this far, is freaking BIG, so y’all need to stick your head out of the hole in the ground and think before you make an ass out of yourselves…oh wait, that’s already been done.”
^What Joe Said.
WHY CAN’T WE BE FREEEEEEEINDS!!~~~
WHY CAN’T WE BE FREEEEEEEINDS!!~~~
WHY CAN’T WE BE FREEEEEEEINDS!!~~~
Oh Yeah~~
BABY!!!
i have to add… I completely agree w/ slave & dumplings sentiments….
To be honest, i was laughing when i read the part that said DL because ive never heard an asian person ever say that unless they are trying to be gangster and stuff, but where i live most asian are all preppy and stuff, that might be why.
I also agree with long_li about r.kelly, him being the “the biggest R&B singer of all time”. when i read that i was like ummm…wtf i thought it would be like brian mcknight and all of those other greatest/biggest r&b singer of all time.
I agree with sLaVe too. isnt most of his songs all sexual and stuff like that? Whats with that closet song? The only song i ever liked from him was “i believe i can fly” and the rest is like ehhh…
Um… & hellaakon: I agree with both of your posts.
What’s wrong with the term “down low”? What else should he have said.. low profile?
At least he’s not saying the N word.
People hate others for the most ridiculous things.
wait……was his English really good or did popseoul clean it up a bit for this posting?
~*~*LoL!!
@ lim33853’s interview with Min. Loved It!*~*~
~*~*I also loved the interview with G-Soul. He came across as really down to earth and the interview seemed real, not rehearsed.*~*~
like i told you guys..dont mess with g soul, he looks to damn similar to that korean wack job in the virginia tech murders.
g soul-
“These days I’m busy pretty much all day preparing … my typical day involves school, training, and working out at the gym.”
if that is not a confession, i dont know what is
becareful, dont piss him off
thanks, jennifer for the props
if you dont mind me asking are you seeing anybody?
do you find engrish sexy and a turnon? ill try my best if you like.
im a sweet and careing poster.
i have 2 friends, KENSAI and JOHNNYDORAMA who can vouch for me.
have a nice day
ciao
To “Um” and the other idiots:
I never used the word “ghetto”. YOU did.
Wow, im impressed with G-souls response. he took it like a professional. i cant wait to hear from them but i guess he only has a few songs? Well, atleast Min is finishing up her album. oh and btw, working with R. Kelly, is like huge. not only to them, but to a lot of aspiring singers out there. and also with Lil John, hes pretty big too. His latest work, i think, is with chris brown ”kiss kiss” and that was a number 1 hit, if im correct. and hes also doing some work on Mariah Careys new album, which i cant wait for! so i say good for them! and J Lim too!
To Annie:
See note above.
Dumb-ass.
ReFrAiN!!~~~:
WHY CAN’T WE BE FREEEEEEEINDS!!~~~
WHY CAN’T WE BE FREEEEEEEINDS!!~~~
WHY CAN’T WE BE FREEEEEEEINDS!!~~~
Oh Yeah~~
BABY!!!
dumpling’s response:
“He wants to keep it on the “DL”. Stop with the black slang!! And he’s HONORED to work with R. Kelly?
Pathetic. I stopped reading after the R. Kelly part. I cannot stomach it.”
I’m not trying to start some futile online argument with you, but really, R.Kelly, beyond his personal issues with the law, he is a fantastic artist. I’m sure you have listened to some of his songs, and he’s a world renown singer, breaking cultural barriers to make him so famous. Why you can’t stomach this, I really don’t understand, but then again, you probably can’t look at him past his domestic issues. and by the way, the abbreviation ‘DL’, why make such fuss over him using that word? That word is mainstream like other ‘black slang’ that refer to it as. Don’t tell me you don’t use words like ‘yo’ as a part of your daily vocabulary. Quit the notion that you such artist like g.soul is inferior to you because of these things.
@Dumpling:
No one said you used the word ghetto. It was you use of the phrase “black slang” that I pointed out.
Stop trying to defend your ignorance.
just to clarify -
G-soul’s interview was held in English and we did not clean anything up for him.
Like i said before, g-soul’s English is okay. He’s just shy.
can’t wait for interview with min!
yay G im so happy for him cant wait for his debut he has all my support he should know that lol
I hope that he does well wish I could go to the concert but im a poor high school student T_T haha
Honestly, ignoring R.Kelly’s past crimes R.Kelly has made some great songs. I’m assuming the only songs that people heard from him is “I Believe I can Fly”, “Fiesta” and the retarded “Trapped in the Closet” 20 chapters. I suggest you guys give his early 90’s music a listen. Although, R.Kelly is not the greatest RnB singer when you have people such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross etc.
Going back on Topic…
I really do wish these artist the best in trying to break into the American market. However I think that JYP should be telling them the truth that “It woun’t be easy”. JYP may be a good producer in Korea but America is a whole other ball game. I don’t think race is such a huge factor. Although the sterotype will always be apparent, they should turn that negative impact into something positive. As they could be opening the doors for other Asian entertainers. Race isn’t that big of an issue how about Jin (chinese) rapper that started off by rapping on BET’s 106 & Park on Freestyle Fridays and from there he was signed a deal with Ruff Ryders. Race may be a problem at some point but turn it into something positive.
Whatever this is just my opinion. I’ve all the commments above mine and everyone had great points.
“ignoring R.Kelly’s past crimes”
Is it really that easy for you?? How sad. What exactly would a person have to do that would warrant their “past crimes” not being “ignored”? Murder? Or would you be able to ignore that too if the music was good enough?
I will never get tired of saying this: R. Kelly had sex with a 15 year old girl (this is RAPE) and urinated on her (which makes him a MONSTER because no decent human being would urinate on a dog much less a human being), and filmed it all so he should show to his disgusting friends. Why this man isn’t in jail yet is beyond me. And how you people can sit there and defend that which is indefensible in the name of a few stupid songs is mind-boggling to me. R. Kelly is a worthless piece of sh*t. I don’t care if he found the cure for cancer.
@ Um
You associated the use of the word “ghetto” with me when I used the word “slang”. Yes, you did. Check yourself. Then again, don’t bother. You’re not smart enough to keep up with me. Also, don’t dare associate the use of “ghetto” with both blacks and Jews. Jews were put into ghettos to quarantine them off from the non-Jewish population in order to organize them for extermination. Blacks TOOK the word “ghetto” and applied it to their own living situation. Blacks don’t live in ghettos and they never have. They may live in *poor* neighborhoods but they do not live in ghettos. There are also whites and hispanics who live in extremely poor environments but they do NOT refer to them as “ghettos”. So why do blacks?? They may be perfectly fine applying that word to themselves, but I’m not.
ghet·to /ˈgɛtoʊ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[get-oh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -tos, -toes.
1. a section of a city, esp. a thickly populated slum area, inhabited predominantly by members of an ethnic or other minority group, often as a result of social or economic restrictions, pressures, or hardships.
2. (formerly, in most European countries) a section of a city in which all Jews were required to live.
I can’t stand it when ignorant people refuse to educate themselves.
for dumpling.
wow, where do i begin? fellow repliers and myself never approved of R. Kelly’s domestic affairs like the sex scandal with an underage female. we’re talking about his MUSIC. there is more to identity than just racial, political, sociological ties. in this case, we’re talking about R. Kelly as a successful, well known artist who is now trying to bring G Soul into the American mainstream. Michael Jackson is loved by millions of fans across the world, not because of the fact he has potentially done acts of pedophilia in the past. People do not refer to Mike Tyson as one of the greatest boxers of all time because of his psychological issues- it was his talent.
It is this line that we must consider, dumpling. That while you may look at R. Kelly as sex offender first, then music artist second, is fine. But because we are talking about g-soul, we of course must refer to R. Kelly as the artist, one who has successfully worked his craft into something that millions appreciate. While people can’t and should NOT forget that he is a sagitory rapist, we must consider his musical ability and how he is part of g-soul’s project.
realistically, isn’t this what all people go through? Different people remember us for different things, some good, some bad. Albert Einstein helped create the atom bomb. The prophet Muhammad went on caravan raids. Michael Jordan had an affair and gambling issue. Many celebrities drink, sleep with other people, break laws all the time. But regardless, we refer to these people as influential. To this extent, we hold these people to their craft, their ability.
Please consider this.
Secondly, today’s generation refer to ’slang’ as ghetto talk. While the comment did not say such word, there are implications to it. To say your are not smart to keep up to another person, what is the point of that? There is nothing productive about it. I’m pretty sure the replier didn’t even consider ghettos in terms of Jewish impoverished communities. And to finally arrive in a tangent where you believe that ‘ghettos’ these days that these ‘black people’ live in is mind-boggling and completely ignorant. If you want to argue about this, I’m definitely willing to state my point, but I think this post is way too long for that.
@ teukixhearts
Ummm, I believe Chris Brown’s song was done with T-pain, not lil’ jon…
All of you guys know so many things about these celebz. Are you guys stalkers. I mean a lot of things about some of the celebs, but, I don’t know everything about them.
haha. Dumpling got offended.
@Dumpling
I never said you used the word ghetto. I’m telling you that’s where slang originated. Do not generalize blacks saying that they took the word ghetto and applied it to their living situation. If you look at Meru’s definition you’ll realize that it is not the case.
Basically, my main issue with your comment was that you used the term “black slang” as if the phrase “dl” belongs to black people, as if all black people speak in this way. Don’t generalize an entire race based on your limited knowledge. Not all blacks live in the ghetto, I never said that. Once again, look at Meru’s definition and you will clearly see that you’re wrong. Being black myself I’m just offended that you throw all blacks into your broad generalizations. We don’t all speak “slang” I for one have never said “dl” and I don’t live in a ghetto. I don’t know if your black or not, and it doesn’t matter but you really need to realize that someone’s race doesn’t assign certain actions, or ways of speaking to a person. And by using the term “black slang” that’s exactly what you’re doing.
dude…I think everyone here is racist!… slang or no slang, its just a freakin phrase everybody uses when they don’t want to say the whole word, just like texting!! it is all the rave in the US right now, like OMG, WTF, BRB, TTYL LOL, etc…
anyway, go g-soul!! I have high hopes for you, even though people say your short and ugly, I still think you’re really cute and talented!! =) One day we shall meet *wink*
ps…wasn’t ghetto first used for the Jewish people, when they were compelled to live under the Venetian Republic, in Italy? So I don’t think that it should be a ‘black slang’ just because most african americans in this world use it so much…I give full copy right to Italy, because it comes from Venentian language! SO THERE, lets stop talking about racism, just because GSoul said “DL” which one one in this freakin world uses anymore…
Also, IF there is a ‘black slang’ and a ‘white slang’ then is there an ‘Asian slang’? a stupid question, but we must ask ourselves that ehh? it just means there’s no freakin race slang in this world, it’s just words that everyday people use
Although his language skills has improved, I still don’t think that congratulations are in order.
For various reasons, I think the interview was dead on the water. First, G Soul failed miserably in creating a buzz about himself and his music. The purpose of press conferences is to sell yourself to the public. He should have taken this opportunity to make an impression to his target audience by leaving them excited and wanting to buy his album.
Second, he should have taken this chance in correcting JYP regarding his comment that he picks people by passion and attitude and not by talent. In failing to address this issue, it seems that he is agreeing with his management company’s statement about its trainees’ lack of talent. And as a trainee of JYP’s company, by default, he doesn’t have talent. Poor G Soul he just handled himself to his detractors on a silver platter.
Third, if he thinks that R. Kelly will help his fledging music career in the US by invoking him as the greatest R&B singer, he should think again. I am fully aware that G Soul is stating it as preference and not supported by facts but, for his career’s sake, he should stop it.
I know there is more to R. Kelly than his domestic affairs. Ideally, we should learn to separate an individual’s personal from professional life. But, sad to say, the America that I live at is far from that. Take Michael Jackson as an example-during the recording of ‘We are the World” a lot of people are praising him for his talent both as a performer and as a composer. But after the scandals, nobody wants to be associated with him for now.
Luckily, I also believe in second chances, and Mr. Kelly must be afforded one as well just like the many celebrities who have done stupid things in the past. But, America, with regards to R Kelly, is not yet ready to do so. So, for the meantime, G Soul stands alone.
Finally, we all need to step back and examine the situation. The concept of reality and truth is hard to grasp but no matter how harsh it maybe, as X files puts it, it is out there.
i’m tired of hearing jyp ppl saying stuff about how they have a better chance of breaking into the us market because their producer is jyp (isn’t american)……all they do is associate themselves with american singers tho. it’s them saying, I’m this american person’s protege, but no!! they aren’t gonna produce my music because i want to be different and have jyp, who’s music sounds just like any other american music, produce it so i can be different…ugh..
other than that, good luck to him…
whoa, senstive comments…O_o
Anyway, seems like this G-Soul is quite good~eh? Maybe I will check him music out then
He looked so comfy and cozy with the WG XD
WOAH
if that was his actual english
then he’s pretty good!
wow.
i wonder…
did you interview wg in english? XD
wow, so many read ur interview popseoul. i can see lots of ppl dislike jyp n min already here, so it seems like there’s not much hope for them.
Why do people even respond to Dumpling? I learned a while back he or she is a small minded idiot.
to kylie:
lol i knew i wasnt sure who produced it! thanks for letting me know. :]
i’ll just… yeah. But still i hope G- soul makes it.
^^ (even though he may not.)
Prove ME WRONG!
Where are PopSeoul! sisters?!
From his answers he seems rather earnest and optimistic - I wish him all the best although it’s clearly going to be an uphill battle.
As for origins of ‘DL’ - to clarify, it came from prison among African American inmates (regardless of class and economic standing) who would have sex with each other while incarcerated and then continue to sleep with each other when they were released out of prison unbeknownst to their respective families. Course then it was referred to as “down low” and popular culture shortened it to just ‘DL’.
are those girls from popseoul?
wow, the “dl” talk is still going on?? who the hell cares cares?? he could speaka german slang, i still wouldn`t give a *bleep*… you guys need to step up the way you think…
the interview was good… He should`ve acted like that during the press conference.. i can`t stand it when people are overly shy for no reason… Yes it may be in your nature, but when you are a singer you need to be upfront and show that confidence… and hiding behind a MR. Monkey isn`t the way… bleh
They all have potential, but they need to be more confident about it… Show us what they have without holding back…
@ Curious :
i do learned it, LOL!!!
I think he did terrific in this interview!!!
All the best G-Soul!!!
That “I like party” commennt was so LOL, haha…
Jiayou!
seriously…
why cant we all cooperate?
Lame! I can’t wait to see the disappointment.
Talent?
EXCUSE ME??
Popseoul, have you seen him perform at the ‘o7 end of the year YG Special Stage?
I’m sorry, but no matter how “passionate” JYP wants his singers to be, it’s nothing without talent.
To me, his singing sounds flat and empty -_-
Maybe he’ll come back with a miraculous revival, though?
I’m putting my bet on J-Lim.
Min’s voice is too high and popish, and her clothes are always unfashionable and revealing -_-
Shut the f*ck up dumpling. my comment wasn’t even directed at you. Idiot.
~lim some shii. yall too annooooo about everything. whats up with you people just let them be.
i have no idea why it’s wrong to say “DL”. pfft. i say it. i think he answered better than min to be honest. i really liked his answers, but i can’t say that he’ll be successful here in the states. i don’t think he has the appeal to do so.
what the heck?? lol I hope I didn’t start this lol
though i have big hopes for the jyp troop g-soul just proved in this interview that they will fail just like all other asian singers. g-soul’s statement: “i am singing as an asian rnb singer but as an rnb singer”. doom. all the other asian singers who have come before leave out their heritage because they think that no one will accept it. wrong. what are asians successful in in american entertainment? martial art movies. isnt martial arts cultural? i could accept it from an american asian who changes their name and speech pattern to “fit in” but a guy who grew up in korea not showing love to his people? that will come off as flaw to the black community who are the majority of listeners in hip hop and rnb and this is comming from a black man. so dont follow the asian singers before who made the mistake of trying to be more american. be yourself which is a korean rnb singer who is doing an english album. so you have an accent. accents are sexy. you can speak another language which is also sexy. show the americans that french, italian and spanish are not the only beautiful, romantic sexy languages out there. someone had to be the first latin singer to cross over. look them, the ones who have succeeded like daddy yankee (who only raps in spanish) and jennifer lopez, selena, marc anthony. they infused english with their heritage and so should the jyp group. if they do that they will be embrassed with respect and looked at as trend setters instead of wannabes.