Members Park Jung-woo and So Jung-hwan of the group TREASURE showcased their chic charisma.
Members Park Jung-woo and So Jung-hwan of the YG boy band TREASURE participated in a photoshoot for the September issue of Elle. In a photoshoot interview conducted ahead of their comeback on Sept. 1 with their third mini-album 'LOVE PULSE', the two still exuded boyish yet more mature charm.
After the photoshoot, an interview was held. TREASURE showcased their bright charm with the title track 'YELLOW' in March of this year. When asked about the direction of the new album, the two expressed their excitement, saying, "It's a retro genre. The title track also has funky and disco elements. It's an album with a clear concept, so it's even more dear to us (Jung-hwan)" and, "The album's tracks vary in genre, and their textures blend a vintage feel with 90s retro sound (Jung-woo)."
Regarding their sentiments on recently marking the 5th anniversary of their debut, Jung-woo noted, "The existence of those who have supported us for 5 years, or even before, was a moment that resonated deeply. I am really thankful." Jung-hwan added, "If you include before our debut, we have known each other for about 8–9 years, but even that doesn't feel like a long time, so 5 years doesn't seem that long. Time really flies."
Hailing from Iksan in North Jeolla Province, the two, also affectionately known as 'Iksan-z', laughed when they mentioned, "At first, I thought Elle was doing an Iksan special (Jung-woo)." They shared, "We are really close, but we haven't done much together. We did content going to Iksan with other members early in our debut, but if we get the chance again, I want to go back to the elementary school we attended (Jung-hwan)."
Regarding their support on stage, Jung-woo said, "From a third-party perspective, Jung-hwan has a presence, or aura, when I see him on stage. His performance is well-timed, and he knows the points that fans love," while Jung-hwan remarked, "Jung-woo hyung is the person who first made me feel what talent really is in my life. He puts in a lot of effort, but his inherent vocal sense is also great," proudly noting their strengths.
Having announced their comeback in September, TREASURE is set to embark on an active journey starting with a concert in Seoul and then an Asian tour. The photoshoot and interview with Park Jung-woo and So Jung-hwan can be found in the September issue of Elle and on the Elle website, while the interview film, Chemistry Factory, will also be released on Elle's YouTube in early September.
[Photo] Elle Korea
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