[TRANS] Epilogue Nikkei Entertainment Tohoshinki

When the cameraman told the two who were standing side by side, as if it is what is to be expected, Yunho stepped out first and Changmin followed Yunho’s footsteps. Unless we gave them some direction, no matter how many times we let them do the same thing, it was always be in this order. I guess, this is what they have become accustomed to do.

The same applies to the interview, Yunho is more suited to be the leader because he could tell others about his goals and directions, and Changmin is more suited to put those into actual practice, because he can explain to others (Yunho’s goals and directions) in words & phrases that are easily digested by others. This division of roles has become much more visible and gives stability to Tohoshinki. If the success stems from the fact that the two are born with completely opposite personality, how fateful it is (that they met/they become Tohoshinki).

Just looking back 5~6 years of entertainment world, some groups who were at the top of their career had already been dissolved or changed their styles in order to continue their career, and many are short-lived. In such a fragile world, they talk about their fans who waited for them for two years as “unbelievably dedicated”. From the fan’s point of view, fans just waited for someone they like, but Tohoshinki knew too well that the world and people change too.

When I think of entertainment, mostly, I prefer, “I love the work, so I love the artist” than “I love the artist, therefore I love the work.”. But the live concert reveals the personality of the artist, so it is totally understandable why Tohoshinki are top stars based on the reputation of their live performance. When I needed to ask them some questions that they probably did not want to be asked for as an journalist, they always remain being polite and honest. I think their work is after all completed by their personality and human power, and that is why it attracts people.

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