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In an interview with SPOTV News, Lim Hyunsik stated, “I believe that BTOB can grow even more and go even higher”.
BTOB recently toured seven cities, including Seoul, Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan, meeting fans through their fan concert ‘Our Dream.’ Despite the busy schedule of the fan concert, Lim Hyunsik revealed that he’s been busy with music work, saying, “I’ve been working on BTOB’s songs whenever I have time. I’ve written quite a lot.”
BTOB recently entered their second act as a team. After concluding their exclusive contracts with their former agency, Cube Entertainment, Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lim Hyunsik, and Peniel established BTOB Company. Lee Changsub joined Fantagio, and Yook Sungjae signed with the drama production company iWill Media. Despite being with different agencies, they continue their group activities together, writing a new path of “separately yet together”.
Lim Hyunsik said, “Since the members are separated, it’s not easy to manage everything smoothly in terms of work. It’s true that it’s difficult to coordinate schedules and things like that. We’re used to always being together, so being apart for the first time made us worried, but I think things will turn out well.” He added, “I believe that BTOB can grow even more and go higher. Even recently, when we went overseas, so many people came to see us.”
He continued, “I plan to have more interactions with my fans in the future. I want to create more opportunities to meet my fans and focus on working a lot. I’m planning to ‘work hard.’ I think I’ll be very busy, whether it’s solo or with the team, it’ll be the same.” He hinted at the ‘simultaneous hustle’ of both solo Lim Hyunsik and BTOB as a united team.
Hyunsik added, “Even yesterday, I talked with Eunkwang hyung late at night. We were discussing songs on KakaoTalk, and I said, ‘I think we’re going to do well.’ It really feels like the start of a second chapter. Now that I’m in my 30s, it truly feels like a second act for me. All the members have a deep affection for the team, and I think it’s even greater now.”
He continued, “I’ve been producing BTOB’s albums for 7-8 years, and I believe I’ve helped shape BTOB’s musical identity. I’ve been involved in many aspects, including albums, music videos, and art. Of course, the current situation in the music market isn’t great, but it’s fascinating how new Melody keep coming to us, and even younger fans are starting to like us. I’m also planning to keep practicing and improving in the musical aspect,” he said.
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