[Exclusive]9 "I have a crush on ATEEZ..I hope you become a proud group to POHA" [an interview with]

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-Following the interview ①.

-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.

▶Seo Jung-woo: I was done, so my mom watched the broadcast and texted me 'Congratulations', so I think it ended with '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.

-Was there any fun behind-the-scenes stories. Did you meet or talk with the artist you wanted to see.

▶CRAVITY: I'm close to CRAVITY, and I saw them respond to the song while performing. I think I was touched.

▶Steven: There were two of you. I'm close with CRAVITY Allen. We're friends. It was amazing to see my friend MC in a cool way. He cheered me on a lot while I was the MC. I also communicated with SB19 senior, and he was kind to me, so I felt like I was talking to a friend of 10 years.

-In his acceptance speech, he said, "I will go higher," but when you think of the nine, how high are you.

▶Cha Woong-ki: I hope I can be in that position to receive the grand prize in 'AAA'. I'll do my best.

▶Jang Shuai Bo: My personal goal is to attend 'AAA' again as a whole. The goal as a nine is to become the best group in the universe.

▶Zuan: My goal is to meet all the pohas around the world. In particular, I wish we could go to each of our members' hometowns and have a solo concert. It's good to receive an award, but I want to be an artist who can be proud of my fans wherever I go.

-I've been busy since my debut. What the past year has been like.

▶Park Joo-won: Looking back on last year, I think it was full of grateful things. There were many things I experienced for the first time, such as forming a team, debuting, and meeting fans for the first time. Above all, I was even more grateful that it was a year when I realized that we could receive such great love. I think I will be able to go higher using this as a foothold, and I am looking forward to 2026.

▶JL: I think it was possible because of the fans, not because of us. I want to show you better and perfect sides in the future than I've shown you so far. I'll do my best.

▶Seo Jung-woo: I checked it a few times and even though I wore a hat and a mask, they said, "Isn't it nine?" So I said 'thank you' and quickly walked away. Even at convenience stores or hamburger stores, when our song comes out, my friends and mom often send me a video. It was a strange feeling.

▶Steven: I only listened to our songs on stage or in the practice room, and hearing them outside made me feel like a fan.

▶JL: I think it's amazing that my friends send me a lot of videos and pictures of me wherever I go in the Philippines.

Continued in Interview 3.

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