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We heard that Daesung’s Japanese is really good. Why don’t we use Japanese for the entire interview today? (laughs)
No….ah….don’t…

You can speak Japanese now, is that right? You have a lot of schedules though so how did you learn Japanese?
When I have time, I go for Japanese lessons but since I’m always in Korea, I never have the chance to use it because I don’t need to speak Japanese there. I’ll forget it so when I’m in Japan, I always try to talk in Japanese.

Which member’s Japanese is the best? Is it Daesung?
No (laughs). It’s definitely not me. I think it should be Seungri.

When there’s live, the 2 MCs are usually Seungri and you?
But I can’t….Seungri usually leads the MC.

During MC, Seungri is quite reliable isn’t he?
Yes, but only during MC time (laughs).

It’s been a long time since you’ve come back to Japan. How do you feel?
I forgot a lot. Before going to Japan, I studied a lot in Korea so I feel okay. Honestly, after being in Japan for some time I realized I forgot most of my Japanese. I really need to study it again.

Memorizing, forgetting, memorizing…it’s a cycle, but if you set your heart on it and work hard, you will succeed.
Believe and work hard! I read the textbooks so when I come across Japanese words I don’t understand I write it down in my notebook. Seungri learns his Japanese by watching Japanese dramas and movies. The way we learn is different.

Since we’re on the topic already, what was the first Japanese word you remembered?
“Just right”

Why isn’t it “thanks for your hard work” but “just right”? (laughs)
When we were in class, the teacher suddenly shouted “just right!” That wasn’t the first phrase I learned but the one that left an impression on me.

Ah I see.
Actually….what’s the meaning of that word?

It means “just right” in English.
Oh…now I know!

When you encounter words you don’t understand, do you have a habit of asking people about them?
Yes, even if it’s not within the course. Whenever I don’t understand, I always phone my teacher and ask, “excuse me but what does this word mean?” It’s the same for Japanese songs. First I study the lyrics and try to figure out the meaning because if I don’t, I won’t have the passion to sing the song to its fullest.

Daesung has always been hardworking?
I always prepare and study.

So that means your grades must be very good….an A+ student?
Um…………..(shy smile). Let’s not go there (laughs)

What do you think?
Ah…but my mathematics is good! I really like answering questions that makes me think.

When it’s summer vacation, do you have plans to finish your school work?
No, not really because I like to play when it’s summer. I usually leave it till the last few days and finish them all at once.

What do you do during the summer?
Soccer! I’m good in sports..and I like to play with my friends.

Does that mean you can also run away really fast? (laughs)
Yes, as fast as the Olympic athletes…ah well that was just a slight exaggeration (laughs). I’m still like a kid because once I concentrate on 1 thing, I will forget the time so there’s been times where I went home really late. I always make my family worried..