JAY B, speaks candidly about GOT7's "Don't Touch Me" chart reversal: "There was a reason it didn't work back then" [Interview ②]

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Singer JAY B opened up about the chart reversal of boy group GOT7's "Don't Touch Me."

On the 27th, JAY B held a roundtable interview to commemorate the release of his third single, "Chptr. 1," at a cafe in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

That day, JAY B reminisced about GOT7's "Don't Touch Me," which was released 12 years ago. This was because the "Don't Touch Me" challenge had recently spread like a trend across various online communities, sparking a chart reversal.

JAY B said, "It only does well when we are actively promoting it. It did well in the past," adding, "But there was a reason it didn't work then. The outfits were... overalls, and the fit was a bit..." as he laughed.

He also mentioned Kickflip, who is currently active, given his past affiliation with JYP Entertainment (hereinafter JYP). JAY B said, "Just 1 to 2 years ago, our activities overlapped with Kickflip's," and continued, "I exchanged signed CDs with those friends. I was curious about what they had written, so I looked, and it said, 'We are fortunate that we can be active like this thanks to you seniors.' It felt gratifying. I thought, 'There are people who recognize us.'"

JAY B also shared his candid thoughts on GOT7's full-group activities and the team's future. As early as November, he is scheduled to perform at a festival in Thailand alongside members Mark and BamBam. JAY B explained, "We did not plan this separately; rather, the three of us naturally came together. There are other members I would like to be with, but everyone is busy with their individual activities."

Until now, it was leader JAY B who led the planning and execution of GOT7's full-group albums from the front. He stated, "I directly planned and met with people to make albums with Warner Music and others happen," while also confessing, "Now that everyone is so busy, I have realistic concerns about whether I can continue to lead this in the future. I can bring up the topic with the members, but I am worried about whether it is realistically possible."

Nevertheless, regarding GOT7's next step, he left the possibility open by saying, "We are consistently talking about it. It seems like we should start preparing soon."

Despite his busy personal schedule and realistic constraints, JAY B's reason for firmly holding onto GOT7 as his "roots" was clear.

"I don't know about the other members, but I am trying to protect it because GOT7 is where I started. It is not so grand as 'original intention'; in a way, it might be lingering attachment. We would waste too much of the time we spent together if we completely let go of this team. And I still have great expectations that we can do many more things as GOT7."

"Chptr. 1" will be released at 6 p.m. on the 27th through various online music platforms.

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