[Exclusive]9"AAA 2025", it's like a dream..I enjoyed it like a concert" [Interview 1]

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"I had a dreamy day all day."

Boy group 9 (AHOF) looked back on the joy of winning the 'AAA 2025' award.

Born through the SBS survival program "Universe League" in January last year, the nine is a nine-member boy group consisting of Stephen, Seo Jung-woo, Cha Woong-ki, Jang Shu Aibo, Park Han, JL, Park Joo-won, Zeon, and Daisuke. They debuted in July of the same year with the release of their first mini-album, WHO WE ARE, which sold more than 360,000 copies in the first week of its release, the highest among debut boy groups in 2025.

In addition, he has won first place trophies in various music broadcasts 10 days after his debut, drawing attention as a rookie in the music industry. In addition, it is expanding its position as a global mainstream group by crossing Korea, Japan, China, and the Philippines. The Philippine fan concert, held a month after its debut, was sold out, and at the end of the year, it boasted its overwhelming presence as a headliner for the countdown show of the Philippines' leading broadcaster.

The nine, who are showing a steep rise, won the "Best New Artist" trophy at the "10th Anniversary Asian Artist Awards 2025" held at Kaohsiung National Stadium on December 6 last year. At the time, members Zhen and Zhang Shuaibo were not able to be together, but they met with the nine who shared the joy of the award and strengthened their will, and heard stories about their attendance and behind-the-scenes awards.

-How did you feel about being on the stage for the first time at 'AAA 2025'.

▶Park Ju-eon: I couldn't believe I was standing on the stage that I always saw only on TV and cell phone screens, and I couldn't believe I was with the seniors on the same stage. I had a dreamy day all day.

▶Steven: "It's been a really good experience for us to be on stage as well. It was so fun to watch the performances of the seniors and juniors, and there was a lot to learn. It's an award ceremony, but I enjoyed it like a concert

▶Cha Woong-ki: It was even more special and good to be able to perform 'ACON' because 'AAA' was the 10th anniversary of the first time.

-How do you feel about winning the award? How did you feel when you won the "AAA Best New Artist".

▶Park Ju-eon: Of course, I thought our name wouldn't come out, but I remember being surprised as soon as the nine were called. That's how amazing it was, and everything was like a lie.

▶Seo Jung-woo: I couldn't speak well because I was nervous at the time, but I wanted to thank the fans for coming to the big awards ceremony. Thank you for coming this far, and I really wanted to thank everyone who helped me get on the big stage. When I saw our name among 50,000 people in other countries, I was amazed, glad, and grateful.

-I also wonder what you talked about with the members after the awards ceremony.

▶Cha Woong-ki: There are many performances to be done together in the future, so let's be together as a whole for the next 'AAA'." I was sad that all the members couldn't be with me. Still, I prepared the local language on the stage of "ACON" and used it because I wanted to lighten the atmosphere, and that was the point.

▶Zuan: I was disappointed that I missed the award ceremony in my hometown of Taiwan, but I was grateful that the members did a great job on the stage. I'll grow up a lot and show you good performances.

-Of course, the performance of "ACON" was really pretty. Is there anything you paid more attention to in terms of performance.

▶Stephen: At the main ceremony, I tried to show the cool and colorful image of the nine, but at "ACON", I think I tried to communicate with the fans and enjoy it by showing my natural self.

▶Seo Jung-woo: The stage was 360 degrees, so I think I made a lot of eye contact with a lot of fans and tried to perform.

-Who was the first person you wanted to tell you about the award?

▶ Han-han: I think almost all members are the same, but I think they are parents. I think I contacted my parents because it was an honor to receive an award at a big award ceremony. My parents sent me a message congratulating me.

▶ Jungwoo: I was done, so my mom watched the broadcast and texted me 'Congratulations', so I think I ended up saying 'thank you'.

▶ Daisuke: I contacted my parents. Above all, I wanted to say thank you to Poha (fandom name). And I think we were able to win the award because of all the staff who helped us. I wanted to thank them, too.

-What stimulation did you get from watching other artists' performances on the spot?

▶Cha Woong-ki: I thought 'cool' while watching ATEEZ's performance. I have a crush on you. I hope we can show a performance that will fascinate us.

▶JL: Saw the stage of the Filipino group SB19. I've only seen it on TV, but you're really good. I always wanted to see you when I was in the Philippines, but it was an honor to see you closely through 'ACON'.

▶Steven: I've met a lot of idol seniors on various stages, but it's my first time seeing the actors, so it's fascinating and new. What was especially interesting was IU and Park Bo-gum.

▶ Han-han: I really enjoyed watching the drama 'I was fooled', so it was good to meet you in person.

-continuing in the interview ②.

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