CherrSee Interview

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If anyone of you can translate their interview, would be appreciated.

 

 

 

My problem with this group is that they're not really Jpop. Yes they debuted in Japan and have (supposedly Japanese members and 1 Thai who seems to be speaking in Korean) but there sound is Kpop meaning they're not really Jpop. This group serves as a purpose to spread Kpop in Japan but I don't see them getting famous with general Japanese audience. I can see them being popular with Western fans and Japanese kpop fans tho.

 

[Sana Muñequita Linda]

"My problem with this group is that they're not really Jpop. Yes they debuted in Japan and have (supposedly Japanese members and 1 Thai who seems to be speaking in Korean) but there sound is Kpop meaning they're not really Jpop. This group serves as a purpose to spread Kpop in Japan but I don't see them getting famous with general Japanese audience. I can see them being popular with Western fans and Japanese kpop fans tho."

 

That pretty sums up what I think about the group.

[Cait]

Hikaru: leader, strong point is writing lyrics
Nene: her specialty is balloon art (lmao)

Sayuri: hobby and specialty is English + acrobatics
Rena: Thai member, in charge of rap

Miyu: youngest member; specialty is kendama + likes running

 

Interview under spoiler:

 

 

How did you feel standing on stage for the first time at Girls Award?

Miyu: "We were really full of gratitude to have the opportunity to appear on such a big, wonderful stage despite not even debuting yet, and we were seen by lots of people, so it was very fun for us and we could all dance our hearts out â€” thank you very much."

Sayuri: "Even though we had yet to debut, we could hear cheers as we danced and it was a really, really happy stage for us. Thank you very much."

 

Did your families watch you at Girls Award?

Miyu: "I'm from Osaka, so my mom came to see me from Osaka and she praised me a lot that day. I haven't ever received much praise from my mom, but she seemed to be in a good mood, so I was really happy."

 

Before going on stage at Girls Award, did you all do a cheer together?

Hikaru: "Ah, we did. We're named after 'cherry seeds,' meaning we want to show our charms to a lot of people and be like seeds which bloom into flowers. So today we also did a cheer like 'let's spread lots of seeds to make flowers bloom' and put our hands together."

For Rena, how did it feel to be on stage as a member of a Japanese group?

Rena: "We're going to debut in Japan now, so while I'm really excited, I'm also worried about the language. Still, I want to look at it as a good experience and do my best."

 

What was it like having Dongchul from Brave Brothers watch your performance?
Nene: "Before, we'd send pictures and videos from our lessons in Japan that he'd look at in Korea, but it was the first time he saw us on stage properly in Japan, so we were really nervous about that and worried over how we'd look to him. He also saw us in our rehearsal and encouraged us then, so we felt relieved and motivated to do well in the performance."

 

Are there any words you've received from Dongchul which left an impression on you?

Sayuri: "Until now, we'd tried to get each point down and dance well without tiring out, but Dongchul-san told us to dance more girly and sexy, so ever since we became conscious of that, our atmosphere when we dance has become completely different. That left the biggest impression on me."

Hikaru: "When we sent him videos of us dancing, he'd always say we didn't look like a team. Even though we were always together every day and lived together in the same place for a long time, being told we didn't look like a team when we danced made me think for the first time about what really makes a team. For me, those were the most valuable words he gave us."
 

How would you describe your first single "Mystery"?
Hikaru: "This is our first song, and the intro gives off a really refreshing feeling, but the chorus is very cute and catchy and the rap is cool. You can see a lot of sides of us from this song, so I think it'll become like a bridge to our future. It also depicts the heart of a girl in love, so most of all, I hope for women to listen to and love it a lot."

 

What is a noteworthy point from the song's dance?
Sayuri: "The point dance is when we push our heads back with our hands while singing 'mystery' like this. We'd be happy if everyone copied it."

 

Messages for the viewers:

 

Hikaru: "Nice to meet you. CHERRSEE will be debuting in May, but we're going to give it our all from now on, so if you like, we'd be happy to receive your support. Please look after us kindly."

Nene: "Nice to meet you. We want to take the best parts of K-pop and merge them with the best parts of Japan and J-pop, so we hope you could come to like both K-pop and J-pop through watching us. Please watch over us."

Sayuri: "Nice to meet you. We're going to do everything we can to show you our growth day by day. Thank you for your support."
Rena: "With our debut coming soon, we want to show both our sexy and cool styles, so please give us lots of support!"
Miyu: "CHERRSEE's debut song 'Mystery' is really catchy and gets stuck in your head, and the choreography is easy to pick up, so we hope for all of you to sing and dance to it along with us. We'll spare no effort and work hard from now on, so please keep an eye on us."

 

 

My thoughts... tbh, I'm not about to call them "not really J-pop" because I personally think that's a little presumptuous to say about a Japan-based group where four out of five members are Japanese, especially as an international listener looking in from the outside. However, I do think the Thai member can only be a hindrance to them domestically with the level her Japanese is at. They seem like nice girls with potential so I hope they at least have one or two more releases, although I can't see them doing well.

[CoconutJump]

Why is one of the members speaking in Korean? That is kind of random

[Shino]

They would have more fans if they debuted in Korea tbh

 

Their song trumps most of the k-debuts this year....I really want to Stan them.

 

 

Also not calling them a jpop group because of one song...or how they are dressed is idiotic...as hell but w/e not me

[gyrobot]

Because they dont conform to what Japanese considers a Japanese idol Group. They are fun, aggressive and very distant from the checklist of things you expect from a girl group.

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One of the girls looks a bit similar to Sana from twice or is it me?

[blank_stare]

Hikaru: leader, strong point is writing lyrics

Nene: her specialty is balloon art (lmao)

Sayuri: hobby and specialty is English + acrobatics

Rena: Thai member, in charge of rap

Miyu: youngest member; specialty is kendama + likes running

 

Interview under spoiler:

 

 

How did you feel standing on stage for the first time at Girls Award?

Miyu: "We were really full of gratitude to have the opportunity to appear on such a big, wonderful stage despite not even debuting yet, and we were seen by lots of people, so it was very fun for us and we could all dance our hearts out â€” thank you very much."

Sayuri: "Even though we had yet to debut, we could hear cheers as we danced and it was a really, really happy stage for us. Thank you very much."

 

Did your families watch you at Girls Award?

Miyu: "I'm from Osaka, so my mom came to see me from Osaka and she praised me a lot that day. I haven't ever received much praise from my mom, but she seemed to be in a good mood, so I was really happy."

 

Before going on stage at Girls Award, did you all do a cheer together?

Hikaru: "Ah, we did. We're named after 'cherry seeds,' meaning we want to show our charms to a lot of people and be like seeds which bloom into flowers. So today we also did a cheer like 'let's spread lots of seeds to make flowers bloom' and put our hands together."

For Rena, how did it feel to be on stage as a member of a Japanese group?

Rena: "We're going to debut in Japan now, so while I'm really excited, I'm also worried about the language. Still, I want to look at it as a good experience and do my best."

 

What was it like having Dongchul from Brave Brothers watch your performance?

Nene: "Before, we'd send pictures and videos from our lessons in Japan that he'd look at in Korea, but it was the first time he saw us on stage properly in Japan, so we were really nervous about that and worried over how we'd look to him. He also saw us in our rehearsal and encouraged us then, so we felt relieved and motivated to do well in the performance."

 

Are there any words you've received from Dongchul which left an impression on you?

Sayuri: "Until now, we'd tried to get each point down and dance well without tiring out, but Dongchul-san told us to dance more girly and sexy, so ever since we became conscious of that, our atmosphere when we dance has become completely different. That left the biggest impression on me."

Hikaru: "When we sent him videos of us dancing, he'd always say we didn't look like a team. Even though we were always together every day and lived together in the same place for a long time, being told we didn't look like a team when we danced made me think for the first time about what really makes a team. For me, those were the most valuable words he gave us."

 

How would you describe your first single "Mystery"?

Hikaru: "This is our first song, and the intro gives off a really refreshing feeling, but the chorus is very cute and catchy and the rap is cool. You can see a lot of sides of us from this song, so I think it'll become like a bridge to our future. It also depicts the heart of a girl in love, so most of all, I hope for women to listen to and love it a lot."

 

What is a noteworthy point from the song's dance?

Sayuri: "The point dance is when we push our heads back with our hands while singing 'mystery' like this. We'd be happy if everyone copied it."

 

Messages for the viewers:

 

Hikaru: "Nice to meet you. CHERRSEE will be debuting in May, but we're going to give it our all from now on, so if you like, we'd be happy to receive your support. Please look after us kindly."

Nene: "Nice to meet you. We want to take the best parts of K-pop and merge them with the best parts of Japan and J-pop, so we hope you could come to like both K-pop and J-pop through watching us. Please watch over us."

Sayuri: "Nice to meet you. We're going to do everything we can to show you our growth day by day. Thank you for your support."

Rena: "With our debut coming soon, we want to show both our sexy and cool styles, so please give us lots of support!"

Miyu: "CHERRSEE's debut song 'Mystery' is really catchy and gets stuck in your head, and the choreography is easy to pick up, so we hope for all of you to sing and dance to it along with us. We'll spare no effort and work hard from now on, so please keep an eye on us."

 

 

My thoughts... tbh, I'm not about to call them "not really J-pop" because I personally think that's a little presumptuous to say about a Japan-based group where four out of five members are Japanese, especially as an international listener looking in from the outside. However, I do think the Thai member can only be a hindrance to them domestically with the level her Japanese is at. They seem like nice girls with potential so I hope they at least have one or two more releases, although I can't see them doing well.

 

 

Thank you for the translate!

 

Because they dont conform to what Japanese considers a Japanese idol Group. They are fun, aggressive and very distant from the checklist of things you expect from a girl group.

 

Sure they don't have to conform. Look at Faky, E-girls, Lol, and other new girl groups in Japan debuting now adays. They're dressing more western and more in trend but still keep their Japanese aesthetic, their styles, and sound. This group doesn't have that Japanese essence that they have. Maybe after a few more releases later they might change up their music, but since they're being produce by Brave Brothers, they're going to be a Kpop group in Japan. Their sole purpose is to spread Kpop music and style in Japan not Jpop.

[gyrobot]

Have they been as successful is the question. And good luckndoing in a country that is culturally resistant to change

[DocumentaLy]

Sure they don't have to conform. Look at Faky, E-girls, Lol, and other new girl groups in Japan debuting now adays. They're dressing more western and more in trend but still keep their Japanese aesthetic, their styles, and sound. This group doesn't have that Japanese essence that they have. Maybe after a few more releases later they might change up their music, but since they're being produce by Brave Brothers, they're going to be a Kpop group in Japan. Their sole purpose is to spread Kpop music and style in Japan not Jpop.

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

Have they been as successful is the question. And good luckndoing in a country that is culturally resistant to change

 

They're not successful because that style of music isn't the trend in Japan. They're not cute idols, but then they're also not adult contemporary or indie, so they don't really have a place.