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While we patiently await the return of Daeyeol and Sungyoon from their mandatory military service, we had the opportunity to talk with the other members of Golden Child about their upcoming anniversary, and what these last six years have meant for them and their time with GOLDENNESS!
For our readers who are just now discovering and learning about Golden Child-- Golden Child, is a 10-member boy group formed under Woollim Entertainment, who made their debut on August 28, 2017 with their EP Gol-Cha!. The group consists of Daeyeol, Y (Sungyoon), Jangjun, TAG (Youngtaek), Seungmin, Jaehyun, Jibeom, Donghyun, Joochan and Bomin.
In January of 2017 Woollim Entertainment launched a pre-debut project for trainees called, W Project. On May 15, Woollim Entertainment launched their first new boy group since Infinite, Golden Child. From May 22 - August 27, Woollim Entertainment began marketing and promotions for Golden Child's upcoming debut with concept photos, pre-debut reality show Woollim Pick and a cameo appearance on 20th Century Boy and Girl. On August 28, 2017, Golden Child made their official debut with their first EP, Gol-Cha!, which hosts one of the group's most popular songs, and debut title track, DamDaDi.
In 2018, we are introduced to more of Golden Child's popular songs such as 'LADY," "LET ME," and "Genie." Golden Child continued to release new music and making a name for themselves with the release of their second EP, Miracle, holding their first fan meetings in Seoul and Japan, making appearances and performing at KCON NY, LA and Thailand, announcing the name of their fandom-- GOLDENNESS -- which they titled their first single album after, and ending the year with a more mature image with the release of their 3rd EP, WISH.
In 2019 and 2020, we have the release of "The Trilogy" tracks "Wannabe," Without You," and "One (Lucid Dream)" and ending the year 2020 with fan-favorite "Pump It Up" during a worldwide pandemic that would restrict activities and traveling.
In 2021, Golden child released their fifth EP, Yes, with title track "Burn It"-- which charted on iTunes' Top Albums Chart reaching a spot in the Top 10 in 11 regions. Golden Child would then perform at the 2021 Dream concert before releasing their second studio album, Game Changer-- which would prove true to its name. Game Changer's title track "Ra Pam Pam" reached 20 million view within three days of its release, the album sold more than 126,000 copies in the first week, "Ra Pam Pam" debuted at #2 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart and #37 on Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart, "Ra Pam Pam" topped Mongolian iTunes top song after its release, and Game Changer ranked within TOP5 in 11 countries and regions. Golden child would then end the year with the release of a repackaged version of their second studio album, Ddara, and its title track of the same name.
From 2022 to now, we would see Golden Child make their Japanese debut, perform at festivals within Dubai, the U.S., and Europe, release their sixth EP, Aura, with title track "Replay," and several fan-favorites including "3! 6! 5!" and "Knockin' On My Door." We watched not only one member, but two members, Daeyeol and Y, announce and enlist in their mandatory military service, and watched Golden Child embark on not only one, but two solo tours here in the U.S. with stops across Latin America, as well.
Let's see what the members had to say about these past six years!
K Fuse: We first want to thank you for taking the time to sit down and talk with us here at K Fuse. Next, we want to congratulate you on your 6th anniversary as Golden Child!
K Fuse: Since your debut in 2017, you've achieved some really incredible things, and it seems like 2022 was the year that showed exponential growth for GOLDEN CHILD. Describe what the past six years have been for you.
JANG JUNG: I cannot define it, but everything is precious and I have continued to grow.
TAG: It was a dream-like time, and it will be the most brilliant time when I think about this time after time has passed.
SEUNGMIN & JAEHYUN: It was a good memory and a time to learn a lot.
JIBEOM: Personally and as a team, I have learned a lot from my childhood abroad and in Korea.
DONGHYUN: It was an unforgettable memory and a time for me to grow into a better person.
JOOCHAN: The thing that comes to my mind the most is that as the person, JONG JOOCHAN, I exchanged emotions with countless people and wrote my time together. I want to think of it as a short time, but I’d like to thank GOLDENESS for letting me know the warmth in such a short time.
BOMIN: These days, I seem to think more often, but I think I will remember the happiest and brightest times
K Fuse: From debut to the latest album/era, which album/era would you want to do again?
SEUNGMIN: Because DEAYEOL could not participate in AURA Album, I want to do it again in 9-version, just as a complete group.
JAEHYUN: DAMDADI
DONGHYUN: I want to do our second single album. I personally like the song very much and I think I can do it better now.
K Fuse: Although it has been six years, there are still newGOLDENNESS showing up to the scene and asking to know more about GOLDEN CHILD. How would you describe your group's sound to someone who is just now discovering you?
TAG: It’s a team that maintains its unique color but always makes music that never stops trying new challenges.
K Fuse: Which b-side track/s would you recommend that you would want more recognition?
JIBEOM: I would recommend FANFARE, which is an energetic song.
DONGHYUN: I want to recommend 3!6!5!
BOMIN: Because it is summer, I will recommend OASIS.
K Fuse: What is the secret behind unbroken bond of GOLDEN CHILD?
SEUNGMIN: It’s because we are a group of people who know how to be considerate of each other when we are gathered together.
JIBEOM: A lot of conversation and time has made a bond.
K Fuse: Describe GOLDEN CHILD in three words.
JANGJUN: Youth, Family, Friend
JOOCHAN: We can always be happy.
K Fuse: Which concept has been your favorite so far?
TAG: Burn It, which was a zombie concept
SEUNGMIN: WANNABE. It was a good concept where we could show a complete opposite side of GOLDEN CHILD-- which we have done lots of bright concepts.
DONGHYUN: I like the Volleyball concept of DamDaDi the most.
K Fuse: Of the tracks you have released, which one has been your favorite? Why?
TAG: Our debut song, DAMDADI
JAEHYUN: H.E.R
JOOCHAN: ALL DAY’s lyrics and melody are the most memorable song.
K Fuse: What is your favorite choreography that they have done throughout their 6 years? What about which choreography has been the most difficult?
SEUNGMIN: My favorite choreography is PUMP-IT UP; we all enjoyed it and were able to perform on stage together. In fact, each choreography is difficult, but BURN IT was the choreography that gave my body the most strength, so I think it was the most difficult.
DONGHYUN: My favorite choreography is ONE, and the most difficult choreography is also ONE.
K Fuse: How did you feel during and after the Latin America tour? Were there any memorable moments?
JAEHYUN: Renting a car in Toronto and visiting to Niagara Falls was the most exciting and memorable.
JOOCHAN: The most memorable was that I couldfinish well without any accidents until the end of the tour in Mexico despite the high altitude and not good physical condition.
K Fuse: If you were given a chance to travel around the world for a whole month, where would it be and what activities would you do?
TAG: I want to go to England and watch SONG HEUNG-Min play.
JOOCHAN: I would take a bag and walk around looking at the beautiful scenery all over the world.
BOMIN: First, I will go around Europe by country.
K Fuse: If GOLDEN CHILD could make a reality show, what kind would it be?
JANGJUN: I want to go on a trip without any frame and have fun.
JIBEOM: Like a high-school students vibe reality, staying in a room, playing games, and having fun.
JOOCHAN: The 2nd Woollim Pick contest between Rookie GOLDEN CHILD and GOLDEN CHILD in their 6th year. How much did they grow~?
K Fuse: Goal for 2024?
JANGJUN: Since DEAYEOL’s hiatus is over, I want to burn his passion together.
K Fuse: The place (country) they want to visit in the future?
JAEHYUN: I want to visit France.
JIBEOM: I want to travel to Australia since I have yet to have a chance to go.
BOMIN: England. I want to go back because I had great memories with the members.
K Fuse: Finally, please leave a message for everyone reading this as well as your GOLDENNESS!
JANGJUN: I will show you the unfulfilled dream of 2023!
TAG: I love you. I will make you happy.
SEUNGMIN: Readers and GOLDENESS, thanks so much for supporting us, and we are here because of you. I Love you!
JAEHYUN: Thank you so much for staying with us, and I will do my best.
JIBEOM: I will always do my best to show better performances with gratitude to all the GOLDENESS who support me. Always have a nice day!
DONGHYUN: Thank you very much to GOLDENESS, who has always supported GOLDEN CHILD until now. We will continue to work hard to become a better GOLDEN CHILD!
JOOCHAN: All the readers and GOLDENESS that made to know what happiness is, I will always do my best to show great music and activities. If you can support me, I will always definitely be with you and make happy and better days. I hope you will always have happy days.
BOMIN: Readers and our GOLDENNESS, please continue to support us. Thank you always, and thank you once again. I’ll show you how hard I work and my best. Thank you.
#SoundLovers🎶, thank you for tuning in to celebrate Golden Child's 6th anniversary with us here at K Fuse, as we hosted our first hybrid event with random dance plays, PC trading, and fun virtual games!
We know how excited everyone is about Daeyeol coming back and what that means for Golden Child's future activities! Be sure to stay up-to-date with Golden Child by following their social media channels:
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