ulric 30,261 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 RED VELVET TALKS TACKLING DIFFERENT GENRES, MATURING AND PERFORMING AT SXSW 2017 Article: http://www.fuse.tv/2017/03/red-velvet-sxsw-2017-k-pop-night-out-rookie-interview The "Rookie" girl group headlined the most successful K-Pop Night Out at SXSW For its fifth and most successful showcase to date, K-Pop Night Out hit the famous SXSW festival with headliners Red Velvet closing out the show to a frenetic crowd at 2 a.m. Before their late-night set, the "Rookie" ladies relaxed backstage at The Belmont in Austin, laughing with one another and giving off the appearance of a very confident and secure girl group. Fuse spoke to Irene, Seulgi, Joy and Yeri (via translator) along with English-speaking member Wendy for a chat that explored their musical evolution, recent projects and what you can expect coming up next. It's been awhile since we've seen you in America, but you're back for SXSW in Austin. You're going to Mexico City for KCON Mexico tomorrow. Are you doing more overseas activities this year?Irene: We're planning on doing a lot of fan meetings overseas. The countries are secrets, but we hope to visit all around the world. How do you feel playing SXSW. It's very different than other festivals like KCON.Wendy: It's our first time getting involved in this kind of festival and we're honored to be here today. It's one of the big festivals in the world and we're really honored to be performing with other artists to represent K-pop. We're really, really honored and thankful. Do you feel additional pressure since there's so many different kinds of people here?Wendy: Not really. If it was a much bigger stage, it would be. But it's really close to the audience so I think we can really enjoy the stage and have fun. You recently came back with "Rookie." How would you describe it?Wendy: Since "Russian Roulette," we decided not to divide it "Red" and "Velvet." If you listen to our album, there are lots of genres in the songs. Also in the Rookie album, you can hear a lot of genres and songs. You can see that we have both red and velvet in the songs. How have you changed since last time we saw you in America when you were promoting "Ice Cream Cake"?Seulgi: Compared to our previous song [promotions], we're a lot more relaxed so we can enjoy ourselves onstage a lot more. Album-wise as well, there are a lot more genres which means there's a lot more for fans to enjoy. We've become a little older, we're a little more relaxed, matured a bit, but when we're all together we're still loud and that hasn't changed. Wendy: Also, I personally think, the more albums that we put out, I think the color of Red Velvet comes out stronger; all because of our fans. We get lots of love. and because of that, our color gets stronger. I don't really know how to explain this, but their support influences us. On the Rookie album, my favorite song other than the single is "Body Talk." I that it really stood out for being a very mature-sounding song. Seulgi: It's my favorite too. In that song we showed that we're capable of doing mature songs as well. We're not just focusing on one feel. There's a lot of talk in K-pop about the "new generation" of girl groups, but I felt like Red Velvet was the first one to come out to kind of lead the way.Joy: Thank you so much. We never thought of ourselves as being leaders of this new generation, but since we are trying out so many genres and trying different things, musically I think we can be leaders. We're close with other girl groups that are around our age. You had a very cool opportunity to sing on , Wendy. Did you get to speak with him about it?Wendy: I actually didn't get a chance to talk with him, but I did get the chance to record a song with him. I was really honored and really surprised. I actually asked for more parts! [Laughs] I asked and they said, "Well, you can try." And I did and thankfully they put more parts for me in the song. What's next that we should be looking out for? New album? Solo projects?Yeri: I want a steak in Texas! [Laughs] We don't have specific plans for a group album yet, but we're going to be working individually. In April is when we'll start holding fan meetings. Everyone should look for Joy in her new drama. Joy: I play the character of a naive girl in my drama The Liar and His Lover. She's a bright, funny girl. I connect with her. Wendy: We will be back as soon as possible and we are going to try our best to see more of our overseas fans. We hope to see you soon. Love you all. Fans can look forward to a new Red Velvet song titled "Would U" coming to SM Station featuring members Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Yeri soon. cr. Jeff Benjaminâ€Verified account @Jeff__Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo 6,271 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Fans can look forward to a new Red Velvet song titled "Would U" coming to SM Station featuring members Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Yeri soon. Did they just confirm Joy isn't in the SMStation Irene: We're planning on doing a lot of fan meetings overseas. The countries are secrets, but we hope to visit all around the world. They've only announced Bangkok and Taipei so far but I pray they come over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulric 30,261 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Did they just confirm Joy isn't in the SMStation Yep...they basically did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izara 15,657 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Did they just confirm Joy isn't in the SMStation They've only announced Bangkok and Taipei so far but I pray they come over here I think Joy will not participate with them...because she busy with her individual schedule I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyeesotsot 49 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Wow. I hope they can comeback with a little bit more mature concept but still unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOAYE 303 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I hope they come back to Texas, I miss them already :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulric 30,261 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 I hope they come back to Texas, I miss them already :/ You were at SXSW 2017? Share your experience please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violetvelvet 1,590 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Irene: We're planning on doing a lot of fan meetings overseas. The countries are secrets, but we hope to visit all around the world. I'M DYING HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOAYE 303 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 You were at SXSW 2017...share your experience please. Well to start, my friends and I stood in line for 2 hours. Then they started letting people in around 6:45 and of course Red Velvet and Hyorin went last so we waited for 6 hours and they performed for the last hour. The whole thing was from 7pm to 2am and I didn't get home until like 5 am because I live about an hour and a half away from Austin. I stood for a total of 9 hours and it was so agonizing, they only let about 175 people into the venue so people were packed in there and there was so many tall people in front of me so I couldn't see anything. A lot of people kept pushing and shoving and some people almost legit got into fights so that was interesting lmao. I did get a few recordings so that made it a little worth it (seeing Wendy in person made me so happy omg) but overall I wouldn't go again unless someone I really care about was gonna be there, and I would for sure be there SUPER early so I could actually get a decent place to stand haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulric 30,261 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Well to start, my friends and I stood in line for 2 hours. Then they started letting people in around 6:45 and of course Red Velvet and Hyorin went last so we waited for 6 hours and they performed for the last hour. The whole thing was from 7pm to 2am and I didn't get home until like 5 am because I live about an hour and a half away from Austin. I stood for a total of 9 hours and it was so agonizing, they only let about 175 people into the venue so people were packed in there and there was so many tall people in front of me so I couldn't see anything. A lot of people kept pushing and shoving and some people almost legit got into fights so that was interesting lmao. I did get a few recordings so that made it a little worth it (seeing Wendy in person made me so happy omg) but overall I wouldn't go again unless someone I really care about was gonna be there, and I would for sure be there SUPER early so I could actually get a decent place to stand haha Ouchhhhh...thank you for sharing your experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOAYE 303 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Ouchhhhh...thank you for sharing your experience. No problem haha, it was only fun when Hyorin came on because I knew after that RV would come on, everyone was super into Drunken Tiger though and I was just so over the whole thing at that point because I was grumpy and my feet hurt and I'm pretty sure I was on the verge of a heat stroke so that was fun lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenerdal 2,744 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Well to start, my friends and I stood in line for 2 hours. Then they started letting people in around 6:45 and of course Red Velvet and Hyorin went last so we waited for 6 hours and they performed for the last hour. The whole thing was from 7pm to 2am and I didn't get home until like 5 am because I live about an hour and a half away from Austin. I stood for a total of 9 hours and it was so agonizing, they only let about 175 people into the venue so people were packed in there and there was so many tall people in front of me so I couldn't see anything. A lot of people kept pushing and shoving and some people almost legit got into fights so that was interesting lmao. I did get a few recordings so that made it a little worth it (seeing Wendy in person made me so happy omg) but overall I wouldn't go again unless someone I really care about was gonna be there, and I would for sure be there SUPER early so I could actually get a decent place to stand haha As a tall person that went, I'm sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOAYE 303 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 As a tall person that went, I'm sorry. It's okay lmao, I was just unlucky. If I go next time I'll definitely be there way earlier, I'll bring a chair next time lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyHearts 8,358 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I'm loving their outfits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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