English Translation Q. Please introduce yourself. I'm Nerd Connection's guitarist and vocalist I'm Seo Youngju Q. Your popularity has risen rapidly after appearing in . How did Nerd Connection come to this point? It was in 2017 that we gathered and started music. Before that, there was no one of us focused on music activities. It took a lot of time to build the foundation. I need to develop my ability to write lyrics and compose songs. It took about a year and a half. After thinking that the foundation has been laid, we started doing club performances in earnest. Until 2020, we continue to do more than one or two performances per month. Q. What kind of club did you usually go to perform? Nest Nada, Evans Lounge, FF Club, and Prism Hall. There were times when we used to do two performances in a day. The club in front of Hongdae is the best for rookies who start completely fresh. And that's the only place. to make our name known Q. What was Evans Lounge like for Nerd Connection? At the time, Evans Lounge was a place where I couldn't stand even if I wanted to. It was a place where so-called well-known groups performed. I was thinking about calling the members and then I thought I shouldn't do that. Let's wait a little longer, this was the situation. Then you contacted us first. I remember feeling really good. My first impression when I went there was that the ceiling was really high. It was a hall-like space in front and a bar-like space in the back. The atmosphere was very good. Q. Are there any memorable stages or episodes in Evans Lounge? It was a place that went well with the mood of Nerd Connection. There were a lot of people who came to see other groups that day. We were in really good condition that day. There was a day when we said, "Today was fun." After the show, they said they enjoyed today's show. There was someone who said that it was so good to meet a team like a gem. That person was a frequent visitor to the Evans Lounge. They didn't come to see us. They just came. To this day, they are still our fans. There are a lot of people who are cheering for us. I remember every one of them . That's what I remember. The people I met at the place. I also remember the owner. I said that the atmosphere is very different from other places. We're paying a lot of attention to that, too. "I enjoyed the music today" I remember you telling me that I hope you come here often. I think it's the charm of live club performances.. Q. Several clubs are closing, so how do you approach the musicians? I think it means a lot. The disappearance of the club means a lot. I feel like this culture is disappearing Q. A lot of groups are at the live club. It is moving to an online platform. I think it is unavoidable that it has become a natural thing. The online platform has grown so much. You can find them all just by lifting your finger. But I think that's such a good thing. That's why it's easier to approach. What I'm scared of is that it could be the main thing. The fact that I'm playing music for you. Actually, it might be better to just listen to the music. It's not like we're doing a live show. We can make mistakes during the live shows. (Because of the sound problem) It may sound bad. Nevertheless, a lot of people still buy concert tickets. I think there's a reason why you're watching live performances. For those of you who haven't enjoyed that kind of culture, you may not be aware of it, but it's only natural for people who have experienced it know. What this person is actually talking about at the concert hall. It's a song that makes this person have a hard time. How you can empathize with a song... Things like that kind of thing. I think it's a good thing to feel it by yourself. It feels like the COVID has put a bit of a wedge in it. When it becomes a trigger, this scene disappears, and dies."No matter how many customers I have, I think it will be difficult." Q. You're about to turn 30 next year. Do you have any values regarding 'musicians as a profession'? The first one is because I want to do it. I'm a person who doesn't really care what I want to do. It was the first time I strongly wanted to do something. It started with self-actualization. There are more people who are comforted (by our music) than I thought. So, I gained strength from that. There are a lot of people who find that small happiness in their lives. I think that's becoming one of the reasons Q. Evan's Lounge disappeared quite quickly. Lastly, is there anything you want to say? First of all, the atmosphere was very good as well as the sound quality on stage, too. It was a space where we thought it was comfortable when we went. I wanted to do it longer, but it was closed. It's very sad and heartbreaking. I want to convey my deepest condolences. Actually, our goal is… I thought about it by myself, not the members. It was a club that held Live Club Day. One day, we'll perform at "Live Club Day". I want to stand on the live club day stage once.bIf I get to do it, I want to do it at Evans Lounge. Because the sound is so good and we can do it comfortably. It's unfortunate that it's closed. If a good opportunity arises. I hope it comes back and re-opens again. I really want to go there again. You've worked so hard and must have had a hard time. Thank you for your efforts.
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English Translation
Q. Please introduce yourself.
I'm Nerd Connection's guitarist and vocalist I'm Seo Youngju
Q. Your popularity has risen rapidly after appearing in .
How did Nerd Connection come to this point?
It was in 2017 that we gathered and started music. Before that, there was no one of us focused on music activities. It took a lot of time to build the foundation. I need to develop my ability to write lyrics and compose songs. It took about a year and a half. After thinking that the foundation has been laid, we started doing club performances in earnest. Until 2020, we continue to do more than one or two performances per month.
Q. What kind of club did you usually go to perform?
Nest Nada, Evans Lounge, FF Club, and Prism Hall. There were times when we used to do two performances in a day. The club in front of Hongdae is the best for rookies who start completely fresh. And that's the only place. to make our name known
Q. What was Evans Lounge like for Nerd Connection?
At the time, Evans Lounge was a place where I couldn't stand even if I wanted to. It was a place where so-called well-known groups performed. I was thinking about calling the members and then I thought I shouldn't do that. Let's wait a little longer, this was the situation. Then you contacted us first. I remember feeling really good.
My first impression when I went there was that the ceiling was really high. It was a hall-like space in front and a bar-like space in the back. The atmosphere was very good.
Q. Are there any memorable stages or episodes in Evans Lounge?
It was a place that went well with the mood of Nerd Connection. There were a lot of people who came to see other groups that day. We were in really good condition that day. There was a day when we said, "Today was fun." After the show, they said they enjoyed today's show. There was someone who said that it was so good to meet a team like a gem. That person was a frequent visitor to the Evans Lounge. They didn't come to see us. They just came. To this day, they are still our fans. There are a lot of people who are cheering for us. I remember every one of them . That's what I remember. The people I met at the place. I also remember the owner. I said that the atmosphere is very different from other places. We're paying a lot of attention to that, too. "I enjoyed the music today" I remember you telling me that I hope you come here often. I think it's the charm of live club performances..
Q. Several clubs are closing, so how do you approach the musicians?
I think it means a lot. The disappearance of the club means a lot. I feel like this culture is disappearing
Q. A lot of groups are at the live club.
It is moving to an online platform.
I think it is unavoidable that it has become a natural thing. The online platform has grown so much. You can find them all just by lifting your finger. But I think that's such a good thing. That's why it's easier to approach.
What I'm scared of is that it could be the main thing. The fact that I'm playing music for you. Actually, it might be better to just listen to the music. It's not like we're doing a live show. We can make mistakes during the live shows. (Because of the sound problem) It may sound bad. Nevertheless, a lot of people still buy concert tickets. I think there's a reason why you're watching live performances. For those of you who haven't enjoyed that kind of culture, you may not be aware of it, but it's only natural for people who have experienced it know. What this person is actually talking about at the concert hall. It's a song that makes this person have a hard time. How you can empathize with a song... Things like that kind of thing. I think it's a good thing to feel it by yourself. It feels like the COVID has put a bit of a wedge in it. When it becomes a trigger, this scene disappears, and dies."No matter how many customers I have, I think it will be difficult."
Q. You're about to turn 30 next year.
Do you have any values regarding 'musicians as a profession'?
The first one is because I want to do it. I'm a person who doesn't really care what I want to do. It was the first time I strongly wanted to do something. It started with self-actualization. There are more people who are comforted (by our music) than I thought. So, I gained strength from that. There are a lot of people who find that small happiness in their lives. I think that's becoming one of the reasons
Q. Evan's Lounge disappeared quite quickly.
Lastly, is there anything you want to say?
First of all, the atmosphere was very good as well as the sound quality on stage, too. It was a space where we thought it was comfortable when we went. I wanted to do it longer, but it was closed. It's very sad and heartbreaking. I want to convey my deepest condolences.
Actually, our goal is… I thought about it by myself, not the members. It was a club that held Live Club Day. One day, we'll perform at "Live Club Day". I want to stand on the live club day stage once.bIf I get to do it, I want to do it at Evans Lounge. Because the sound is so good and we can do it comfortably. It's unfortunate that it's closed. If a good opportunity arises. I hope it comes back and re-opens again. I really want to go there again. You've worked so hard and must have had a hard time. Thank you for your efforts.