AtStyle Magazine ASEA Interview - JONGHO
[full eng translation]
1. in your acceptance speech, the words (you said) "i'll sing until my body breaks and my throat gives out in front on ATINY" really resonated with everyone. could you share a little more about the sincerity/honesty behind those words?
π»: it's exactly as/like i said back then. because of ATINY, this/their precious presence that appeared in my one and only life, i always want to give a stage without regrets. thanks to the fans, ATEEZ has been able to dream even bigger so i want us to stay together for a long, long time and with music that are worthy of that expectation and love.
2. ATEEZ' unique worldview and narrative [lore/storyline] are among the top strengths in kpop. when 8 people come together and build such a grand story like that, there must be/have moments when your opinions differβhow does that feel? [when it happens]
π»: each one of us pursue different styles and have various/diverse images/sides we want/ would like to showm but when those 8 people come together as one, i'm really proud of the energy and synergy that comes out of it. because i'm confident in that energy we have, i believe that we take one any challenge together and that's why we're keep moving forward.
3. since debut, you've filled the stage with an unwavering passion and energy. what's the driving force behind ATEEZ' ability to pour everything into ever single moment?
π»: i can say this withoit any hesitation. ATEEZ' greatest force is ATINY. because they have always been right there, cheering us on and giving us strength, the ATEEZ of today existsm from now on, as we keep making good memories together for a long time, i want to remain [as] ATINY' pride.
Genius Korea names the best kpop b-sides of 2026 so far:
1. ATEEZ - NASA
2. BTS - Aliens
3. NMIXX - Loud
4. ENHYPEN - No Way Back
5. LNGSHOT - Never Let Go
6. Xdinary Heroes - No Cool Kids Zone
7. Kep1er - Addicted 2 Ya
8. idntt - Rage Problem
9. EXO - Flatline
10. IVE - Hush