Interviewer: Hello! This is KKP acquaintance. Today's main character is TeSTAR's lethal maknae, Cha Eugene-ssi. Interviewer: Please give us an introduction and greetings for Loviewers in South Korea. Cha Eugene: Hello! I'm TeSTAR's Cha Eugene! It's the birthday of handsome and cool tiger!🥳 Please take care of me well.
Interviewer: Happy birthday, Eugene-ssi🎂 Loviewers have sent many questions of different topics~
Interviewer: Let's start with this question.
Interviewer: Q1. Tell us your full name! If there’s a hanja name, tell us too!!
Cha Eugene: My name is Eugene Ignacio Cha. My middle name came from my grandmother’s little brother’s name.
Cha Eugene: And there was originally no hanja. Only hangul name! But the members made one for me in a show. Wait a little!😁
Cha Eugene: 唯長
Cha Eugene: ↑Solely ‘Yu’, star ‘Jin’
Cha Eugene: The solely star! I really like it a lot, so I’m bragging about it.😚
Interviewer: This will satisfy the curiosity of many Loviewers :)
Interviewer: There are many qiuestions about Eugene-ssi's eye colors! What is the original colour of your eyes and hair~?
Cha Eugene: My hair and eyes colours are every colour that Loviewers think of. Everyone can think about them freely.😎
Interviewer: Eugene-ssi will become any color that Loviewer wants...! That's even better💓
Interviewer: Next questions seems to be sent by a Loviewer who is curious about your life in America~
Interviewer: Q2. Eugene, you could have gone to a college in California with through american football. What was the special reason that made you come to Korea? I’m also curious about your school life.
Cha Eugene: KPOP stages looked more fun than american football. And if I want to challenge something, I have to do it so that I won’t have regrets, so I came here. All of my family supported me!
Cha Eugene: And about my school life?
Cha Eugene: I had fun when I was in school! And my [grades] were great too. I still contact my friends sometimes too. 😎
Interviewer: Ah, Eugene-ssi's grades... I would like to know more but I shall not hehe
Interviewer: You were famous for being a quarterback, can you tell us your jersey number when you were a quarterback~?
Cha Eugene: Number 12! I chose it because it’s a complete number. And amazing athletes usually use that number too. That includes me too!
Interviewer: Jersey number 12! I will remember that🏈
Interviewer: Next question... Oh, this looks like an interesting question~
Interviewer: Q3. You’ve been in Korea for a few years already, are there still new words that you’ve just learned? Is there a word or idiom that you learned recently?
Cha Eugene: I know a lot of words now. But I don’t know traditional words so I’m still learning it.✍️
Cha Eugene: There’s a word that I learned recently and I’ve started using it. Out of the blue! (t/n: proverb)
Cha Eugene: It’s a word that Kim Raebin uses when he’s angry.
Interviewer: Out of the blue!! I will use that expression when I'm angry like you two~
Interviewer: Next question. Q4. You look naive, but I think that you’re unexpectedly a person with a really strong spirit! Do you have a motto?
Cha Eugene: Thank you! I feel that you’re a person with a beautiful spirit.
Cha Eugene: My motto is ‘Just try it’. Rather than regretting it because I didn’t try, it’s better to regret it after I tried. Because there’s a result in trying it.
Cha Eugene: But there’s no need to forcefully try it if you don’t want to. You have to remember that!😊
Interviewer: There's a result... that's really moving! Loviewers who are having irresolution will find this a big help👍
Interviewer: Next question is something I'm personally really curious about~! Q5. Do you think in Korean or English??
Cha Eugene: Hm… I think in Spanish, Korean and English. Even if a psychic could read my mind, they would have a hard time understanding it.😎
Cha Eugene: And now I also dream in Korean!
Interviewer: Uwah🤭 That's really amazing!!!
Interviewer: In Bae Sejin-ssi's interview, he mentioned Eugene-ssi's closet~!
Interviewer: Q6. Sejin said you have many unique clothes in your closet, which one do you most enjoy to wear!!
Cha Eugene: That’s right. I have many cool clothes. [So unique]
Cha Eugene: Right now, my favourite article is [Smile hoodie]. It has a red smiley face on the stomach. It’s comfortable and looks cool!
Interviewer: Is there a fashion item that you like~? Like accessories!
Cha Eugene: Hm, I don't really like accessories. But if they are needed for work, I can wear them well!
Cha Eugene: But I like sunglasses.😎 Me and sunglasses suit well!
Interviewer: 😎
Interviewer: You really suit this emoticon hehe How about this question next~
Interviewer: Q7. What was your conception dream~? What dream did your mother have that our best baby kitty tiger was born, I’m curious
Cha Eugene: I know conception dream!
Cha Eugene: It was a dream of a golden lion climbing up a big tree and ate an apple. I actually don’t know why an apple. But I like it because it’s cool!
Interviewer: That's a conception dream that really suits Eugene-ssi!!Interviewer: The new school semester starts a few days ago right~? I see a question that is a must for this!
Interviewer: Q8. California social butterfly Eugene! Can you give a socialising tip for Loviewers who are entering a new school term?
Cha Eugene: Worry less and do more! Talk to people that you feel interested in and be nice to them.
Cha Eugene: But do it only three times in a day. Don’t make them feel burdened.😎
Cha Eugene: That way you’ll become friends. [Good luck!]
Interviewer: Thank for you the good tip. Me too, if I get to move to another job(?) one day, I'll use that tip😎Interviewer: Q9. Eugene-ah, do you use.. perfume?? I want to know all about your scents!! (Not being possessive) Tell me your perfumeㅠㅠㅠ
Cha Eugene: I don’t use perfume! I wash up cleanly and use lotion.
Cha Eugene: The scent is a refreshing grass smell. Bae Sejin hyung gave me the lotion that I’m currently using.
Interviewer: Many Loviewers' curiosity will be fulfilled~ Next question is about food~!Interviewer: Q10. Eugene-ah! When you came to Korea, what was the food that you first tried and made you feel like you have to [don’t forget] about it? I’m also curious about the food you had in America that you sometimes miss:) The BBQ that I had in Texas was so delicious that I keep thinking about it…
Cha Eugene: You like BBQ? I also like Texas BBQ! Let’s eat it together next time.😊
Cha Eugene: And I had a lot of Korean food when I was in America too! There was almost nothing that I had for the first time when I came to Korea. But I can still choose one. Hm… Hotteok?🤔 No one can hate Hotteok. It’s the best.
Cha Eugene: And there’s a food that I had in America that I sometimes miss. It’s a burger franchise.
Cha Eugene: There are many in California, but there’s none in Korea...😐
Cha Eugene: I explained the taste of it, but Moondae hyung said he couldn’t make it. But I’d be thankful even for the amazing attempt.
Interviewer: Hearing what Eugene-ssi said, I don't think I can't skip midnight snacks tonight😮🌟Interviewer: Q11. I’m curious how do you usually relieve your stress..!!!
Cha Eugene: Eat well, play well, sleep well and my stress will be relieved!
Cha Eugene: I have to relieve stress! <- If you get too focused on it, you’ll get more stressed. [Relax] and do things that you like. That’s the best.
Interviewer: As expected, being relaxed at heart is the most important!Interviewer: Next question, Q12. The size of your hands! The size of your left ring finger! Shoulder width! Can you tell us thatㅎㅎ Noona is curious about everything!!
Cha Eugene: My hands are big! I know that there aren’t many guys with bigger hands than me.😎
Cha Eugene: For shoulders, it changes if I workout! It always changes. I don’t know exactly, so I’m sorry.🙏 [12:51AM]
Cha Eugene: I just asked! My costume size is 110. That’s my current shoulder width![ [12:56AM]
Interviewer: Costume size is 110! To people who need(?) that information, please remember thatㅎㅎ!Interviewer: Next question, Q13. Biggest congratulations to our baby kitty tiger’s birthday🐯🐱You have dyed your hair many times so far, I’m curious which hairstyle do you like the best!
Cha Eugene: I like it the best when I had red hair! It was my first time dyeing my hair after coming to Korea. It's a shame that the red hair faded so quickly…
Cha Eugene: But right now, I like all of my hairstyles. I will come to meet Loviewers with many different styles! I will try long hair too! [12:59AM]
Cha Eugene: Hello. Reporter-nim. The answer just now was regarding Eugene’s personal preference. It doesn’t mean that he will have long hair during promotions. [1:06AM]
Cha Eugene: [OK], Hyung said that.😢 [1:10AM]
Interviewer: Oh no, another TeSTAR member appeared! Eugene-ssi's wishful thinking! I understand that.😂Interviewer: Eugene-ssi who is guaranteed to serve amazing stage performances~! Q14. Eugene-ah!! The stages that you remember the most or you think that you did well so far, tell us the best 3~!!
Cha Eugene: I like all my stages. I did great in all!
Cha Eugene: But I especially like concert stages. Those times are really like magic. I’m happy because Loviewers came to the concert. Thank you!😚
Interviewer: What do you think is your charm that attracts fans?
Cha Eugene: I know that. Attraction charm means you have a [crush] on me.😎
Cha Eugene: I always show my 100% energy on the stage. And the audience receives that energy and comes to like me. That’s my charm that attracts fans.
Interviewer: Eugene-ssi crushes the stage... and also crushes Loviewer's heart...! You are the power idol 😍Interviewer: I think that it's very important to manage yourself to perform a cool performance~! Q15. You have the body type that doesn't gain weight easily! When the other members are on a diet, do you join them?
Cha Eugene: I don’t join the members. But the members make me join them…😥
Cha Eugene: I’m a tiger, not a pig. Even if I don't diet, I have many muscles and look cool. But the members don’t believe me. Loviewers believe me, right?
Interviewer: We can check what Loviewers think from the comments after this interview is released😎Interviewer: Q16. Can you explain more about your solo song? Please explain about your solo song <Rhythm>!
Interviewer:
Rhy-thm, long or short
Without measuring it, I know
Listen to the longest sound of the ship’s siren
Boo-
Matching the rhythm, I’m coming
Cha Eugene: My solo song!🥳
Cha Eugene: I worked hard in preparing the introduction when we were promoting <Present>. I still remember it well!
Cha Eugene: <Rhythm> is a song with harmonious exciting tunes and rhythms, yet it has an unorthodox charm in between. With a rapping that’s strong and cheerful like a singing, there are fun sound fillers in the intervals too, so it doesn’t get boring to listen to, but watching it with my dance, it becomes even more fun that you can’t take your eyes away from it. Please give it a lot of love!
Cha Eugene: This is it.😁
Interviewer: I can't look away from your perfect explanation✨Interviewer: Following that, I'd like to hear about Eugene-ssi's excellent autograph. Your autograph is really cool, is there a story behind its creation?
Cha Eugene: There’s no story behind its creation! I’ve always used this autograph. Since I was 10!
Cha Eugene: But now that I’m in TeSTAR, I added a star.😁
Interviewer: As expected..! Your signature shows that you're born to be an idol!!!Interviewer: Oh gosh. The time is now this late! Thank you for staying together until this late. We will contact you separately for the rest of the questions. You can leave this chat room comfortably :)
[Cha Eugene-nim has left the chat.]
Cha Eugene Special Interview
*This interview was held on 3/7 at 12:05PM. The phone call with TeSTAR Cha Eugene-ssi was recorded and written into text.*
We had a short phone call interview with TeSTAR Cha Eugene-ssi on his birthday. To have a deeper conversation, this interview was held in English, and translated into Korean by a translator after the interview.
Interviewer: Hello, Cha Eugene-ssi. Thank you for sparing some time for us despite your busy schedule as a star.
Cha Eugene: Don’t worry. I have enough free time now. I’m currently having lunch. Honestly, isn’t it great to have a person to talk to?
Interviewer: What you said made me feel more comfortable.
Cha Eugene: I knew that it would have a positive effect!
(Cha Eugene-ssi’s cheerful tone made the Interviewer feel less nervous.)
Interviewer: Firstly, a very happy birthday to you. And the first question is...Interviewer: At midnight on your birthday, you had kind of a written interview in Korean, how did you feel?
Cha Eugene: I enjoyed it!
Cha Eugene: Firstly, it was fun because I could use emojis. You usually can’t express those in interviews.
Interviewer: How did you feel about the language difference?
Cha Eugene: Honestly, the content that I want to express is the same whether it’s in English or Korean, so there wasn’t much difference. Still, it’s an advantage when I can make complicated jokes quickly.
Interviewer: So! Holding onto that expectation, I would like to give a question that's a bit humorous...Interviewer: Eugene, what nickname from Loviewers do you like best? Or is there a nickname that you want Loviewers to call you?
Cha Eugene: (Laughs heartily)
Interviewer: There’s something to note, the enquirer is called ‘King Emperor Best Baby Kitty’.
Cha Eugene: That’s a really sweet and grand nickname! I’ll have to call the fans that way too.
Cha Eugene: I know that all nicknames towards me came from their love. That’s why I’m happy with any kind of nickname.
Cha Eugene: However… I guess she probably asked this because of ‘tiger’, is that right?
Interviewer: That’s right! There were many questions about ‘Cat vs Tiger’.
Cha Eugene: I think that a 182cm (*converted from 6ft) cat is considered as a tiger, but everyone has the right to have their own opinion. I respect that, and I enjoy hearing that!
(Behind the speaker, everyone around him was saying ‘Liar’, ‘You said you’re always a tiger’ and shared laughter, while jokingly scolding him.)
Interviewer: I see, that's very sweet. If that's your nickname, then now...Interviewer: During your promotions, like fansigns, etc., you’ve received many gifts from Loviewers, is there a gift that you remember the best or that’s precious to you?
Cha Eugene: Of course! At first, I was very excited so I opened all the gifts and kept them preciously. However, as you know, from a few years ago, we officially stopped accepting gifts from Loviewers.
Cha Eugene: That was a great decision, but I think that gifts are also an expression of communication, so it was a bit disappointing. You know, there’s anticipation and affection in wanting to see the other person using the items.
Interviewer: Then… Why don’t you ask for what items they want you to use?
Cha Eugene: That’s great! If you would upload them with the tag #ChaEugeneGift, I’ll buy them myself, so please use it comfortably.
??: Eugene, wait.
(For a while, there was a worry and explanation in Korean. Cha Eugene-ssi continued the interview a few seconds later.)
Interviewer: That was TeSTAR members, right? As always, you guys are close-knitted.
Cha Eugene: Of course. Absolutely right.
Interviewer: Then I can't wait for the answer to the next question.Interviewer: TeSTAR’s oldest hyung vs TeSTAR’s maknae, if you could be reborn again, which one would you be?
Cha Eugene: (Sighs)
Cha Eugene: I would be lying if I said I’m not curious, but I’d like to stay as the maknae. I’ve become too spoiled because the older guys in the team are treating me really nicely.
Interviewer: It seems like you’re very satisfied with your current situation!
Cha Eugene: Of course! I can assure you this, if you were the youngest in our team, you would feel the same way as me.
(Cha Eugene-ssi sounded full of playfulness but his deep affection for the team could be felt.)
Interviewer: I understand. Then this is the next question for Cha Eugene-ssi who loves his team very much.Interviewer: Cha Eugene, AKA ‘the Embodiment of Insight’, if you can only use one word to express the first and current impression of the members?
Cha Eugene: (Gasp in awe) That’s an intriguing question! And it seems like that cool description of ‘the Embodiment of Insight’ is another nickname of mine.
Interviewer: Right? Do you not like it?
Cha Eugene: No way! It sounds like a superhero name with insight skills. I really like it.
Cha Eugene: Anyway, using one word to express it wouldn’t be hard! I’ll describe them following the seat order in this table, clockwise. In noun modifiers.
Cha Eugene: First, Lee Sejin hyung, he’s [cheerful] yet [persevering], always persistently running towards a goal and a respectable person. Sitting next to him, Ahyeon hyung is [gentle] and [tolerant] in a positive way. Oh, Chungwoo hyung is [powerful] and [daring].
??: Oo~ I’m liking that?
(Somehow it seemed to be put on speaker, the fun reaction from around him could be heard clearly. Eugene-ssi’s voice became more excited.)
Interviewer: Looks like everyone is having fun!
Cha Eugene: (Laughs heartily)
Cha Eugene: Next, sitting opposite to me, Bae Sejin hyung is… hm, [sharp] and [sparkling]. Ah, Kim Raebin? He’s stupid (*in Korean).
??: Cha Eugene! Using that kind of word in the interview is…
Cha Eugene: Of course that’s just a joke. My dear Kim Raebin is [artistic].
(Sounds of claps and coughing, laughs of agreement filled the speaker.)
Cha Eugene: And lastly. Park Moondae hyung is… He, too, hasn’t changed at all. [Impressive].
Interviewer: For sure, the impressive appearance of Park Moondae that he had shown in the survival program can still often be seen.
Cha Eugene: Yes. Of course the other members have shown astounding talents!
Interviewer: Of course. Thank you for expression your members coolly with one word.Interviewer: Oh, it happens that there's another question that's also about 'one word'. It's...
Interviewer: Just like in the other members’ birthday interviews, can we get a ‘sinful statement’ that’s solely from Cha Eugene?
Cha Eugene: How do you sin from just a statement?
Interviewer: Just like how you make my heart flutter like we are having this something, but if we’re not progressing to the next step, that’s totally a sinful thing! It means something like that.
Cha Eugene: (Laughs)
Cha Eugene: Then I would be not guilty. Because there’s really something between me and Loviewers.
Interviewer: That… That’s, truly a sinful statement though?
Cha Eugene: It’s easy to commit a sin, yet it’s hard to do a good deed, isn’t that exactly it?
Interviewer: (Can't hold their smile and stays quiet for a little) Yes! Then I'll give you an even easier question. That 'sinful statement'...
Interviewer: Can you say something as if you’re inviting a partner to a prom party?
Cha Eugene: That’s really easy, though?
Cha Eugene: You’re very charming, no one can replace you in my heart. I feel like I can become that kind of person to you too… Wanna find out about that? By going to the prom with me.
Interviewer: (Breathes)
Interviewer: Do you have no plans of appearing in a hi-teen movie?
Cha Eugene: (Bursts out laughing) How did you know? I’m currently shooting one now!
(This situation would invite more jokes, however the company manager sent a notice that they would be moving to their next schedule.)
Interviewer: It’s a shame that we don’t have much time left! I’ll ask you a question that I’ve been saving.
Cha Eugene: I’ve been waiting for it.
Interviewer: Then I’ll have to ask it quickly. Ah, I think it will be better if I ask this in Korean.
Cha Eugene: (Sound of him being curious)
Interviewer: When is your happiest moment?
Cha Eugene: (Silence)
Cha Eugene: It’s right now. Thank you very much for caring about my happiness.
(His voice became even warmer.)
Cha Eugene: On the stage, in front of the camera, every moment I express my own self, it’s always a living happiness. I’m living my life enjoying those moments, so don’t worry for me and I hope you are happy too, to the Loviewer who left this question.
(At this time, we realized the time was up.)
Interviewer: We’re now left with the final question, this is a phrase that’s pretty commemorative, I’m glad to be able to ask this.
Cha Eugene: Really? I’m curious what that phrase is.
Interviewer: It’s…
Interviewer: Is Loviewer Cha Eugene’s girlfriend?
(A sound of laughter was heard from around him.)
Cha Eugene: (Groans)
Cha Eugene: I knew that I would get this question again one day! And honestly, I’m a bit happy too.
Cha Eugene: I would love to answer ‘Yes’ right away, but the true answer is ‘No’. Loviewer is not my lover, they have the freedom to meet anyone they want.
Cha Eugene: However, I can always be Loviewer’s boyfriend. Even if I’m not your boyfriend, I hope that my work and results can become a happiness in everyone's life.
Interviewer: That was a really cool statement.
Cha Eugene: (Laughs) How was it, was it the right answer to the amazing question?
Interviewer: It was more than that!
(At this time, it was time for Cha Eugene-ssi to move.)
Interviewer: Ah, it’s time to wrap this up. We really enjoyed this call today, thank you for giving us meaningful answers, Eugene-ssi!
Cha Eugene: It was thanks to the meaningful questions. See you again!
The call ended like that.
TeSTAR’s center Cha Eugene, we’re anticipating his future as a brilliant entertainer.
Hm? About the Sinful Comment to the fans question.. why isn't there any for Moondae and Chungwoo? Did I miss anything? Q-Q
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