Jo Kwon participated in the joint Concert 2018 United Cube - One - (2018 UNITED Cube - One - ) jointly organized by Artists of Cube on the 16th. “It’s not long since I moved to my new agency, but everything is still a new environment, but I’ll show you the stage that is possible because it’s Jo Kwon,” he said in an interview with Concert. As proof of this, he caught the audience's attention with his extraordinary Performance through the solo song "Animal" in 2012. His skills also shined in new places. Jo Kwon said, "I am preparing for an extraordinary Performance because it is a solo stage given to me and it is not a stage that I can do often." "I want to do Music that I will be happy in the future. “I’m Jo Kwon, so I’ll show you the stage I can,” he said. “This is why I’m looking forward to seeing him spread new wings in a new nest.
10. It was the first stage to stand with the Cube family after Lee Juck. Jo Kwon: I've prepared hard with the idea of showing a newer and more wonderful look at this Concert. Not long after I moved to a new agency called Cube, everything is still a new environment. There are no awkward parts and new parts (laughs)
10. The first album released earlier this year, Dawn, was a solo song released in about two years and the first album since Lee Juck.
Jo Kwon: Well, there will be no singer who is not greedy for his One-year record. In the case of "Dawn", it means that it is an album that he has worked with his new agency. So I wanted to show the natural appearance by continuing the ballad of 2AM, my own emotional ballad that existing fans know.
10. I think you've had a burden. Jo Kwon: There was a little burden. I didn't know I'd be the first Cube runner this year. The record came out faster than I thought, and it seems to be a burden to cut off the first tape. But the burden is short-term Feelings. When the atmosphere is formed or when you read the article, you feel a little, but when you start the activity, the burden disappears.
10. What do you want to show on your next album? Jo Kwon: It will be 10 years since I made my debut in a short time. I think that conveying and expressing emotions with ballads has shown the maximum I can do, although there are still stages that make singing more outstanding. So I'm going to try the Music I want to do on my next album, and I'm so grateful every time fans listen to my Music and tell me that they are happy and comforted. But I did not think about it when I thought about whether I had been happy and comforted while working on Music. So I want to do a Music that makes me happy and happy (laugh)
10. There are many types of Breakfast cereals, milk selection, and toppings on the menu. What if you recommend your favorite Breakfast cereal combination? Jo Kwon: I like eating in Yogurtland rather than milk, and Yogurtland also has plain and gric, and I usually eat in Grig Yogurtland. I love Greg. It is not much sweeter than the taste is thicker, and the texture seems to eat (laughs) there is mixed with Grenola Breakfast cereal, banana, blueberry, raspberry, and sprinkle with sweet syrup. That’s my favorite combination. “Midnight in Seoul” is Jo Kwon menu. Haha.
10. I heard that dogs are also part of the cafe. Jo Kwon: Yes. Gaga and Beaver are more popular than me. I’m a Italian greyhound, and I’m told that I don’t smell enough to never have to bathe, that I’m clean and decent, and that I look like myself. Many women say that if they take a walk in the neighborhood because they are dry and long-necked, they raise elk. (Laughing) The disadvantage is that they should take a walk every day. So, no matter how busy you are, you break down time and take them for a walk. They’re so pretty.
10. What are the plans to further develop Breakfast cereal business? Jo Kwon: I am playing a hard-hitting role. The real things in Breakfast cereal business are all dOne by my brothers, and I want to expand further later when the cafe goes well so that many people can come.
10. Singers usually call the period when they are not active in the album “resting season.” I think they are enjoying a break. Jo Kwon: No. Rather, I’m busy now, taking a break from my activities. I have a lot to care about. When it comes to the surrounding Friends, they are active enough to tell them to rest at home without washing Haru. When I practice singing on my day off, exercise, go out to the cafe and help me work, Haru goes by.
10. When do I feel really resting? Jo Kwon: It's time to travel abroad. If you go abroad for a trip that is not a job, you will naturally lose your worries and work about Korea. I feel like a real vacation when I go to a hot country and lie in my seniors or sleep comfortably, but I can not remember when it is now. (Laugh)
10. Where was the last overseas trip? Jo Kwon: Last time I traveled to Thailand early last year, I had a local Friend, so I traveled comfortably. It was good to have a watering and massage at a low price, especially the Feelings of rest for staying in a hotel, not at home.
10. What about this summer vacation plan? Jo Kwon: Not yet. I can't afford it this time. I'm afraid I'll go to Gapyeong with Friends to enjoy water leisure. I think that will be a summer vacation.
10. What is your plan or goal for this year as a singer? Jo Kwon: There are no grand plans or goals. Singers have many parts to prepare for a new album. You have to work on songs, play hard to get inspiration (laughing) and don't think playing is a waste of time. I think I can get a much better idea or inspiration, and this year I plan to work hard, play hard, and prepare gradually.
10. What Artist do you want to be Memory to the public? Jo Kwon: Many people still love me, but the biggest goal is to be influential. The close Friend who had been loved in the past was a character made of entertainment, and it played a role of giving people pleasure. In the future, I want to be an Artist who can get courage from me, lean on me, and influence me to do it. What Jo Kwon can do, because he is Jo Kwon, I will show you who I am by showing possible Music and stage.
Photographer: Janghan (Cacti STUDIO)
Hair and makeup: Ji-hyun, Han Hyun-jae (Alu)
Style: Lee Jin-gyu