Eric Q&A - THE B Japan Mobile (Q.106 -)

The official Japanese fanclub for THE BOYZ has a special Q&A section released from time to time where all members answer the same question. This is a compilation of Eric's answers and Eric-related answers by the other members. Translated from Korean using the archives made available by the boyz archive and 115xlover. The first 105 answers can be found in the first post.

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Q.106 Please recommend us a song to listen to while driving!
ERIC O.M.W - THE BOYZ ERIC
 
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Q.107 Living with 5 Erics for a week VS sharing a room with Sunwoo for a month, which one is better?
SANGYEON Sorry, but why do I have to do either...? ㅋ
JACOB Share a room with Sunwoo! Because he'll be quiet ㅎㅎ
YOUNGHOON I'll choose sharing a room with Sunwoo for a month instead of living with 5 Erics!ㅋ
HYUNJAE Living with 5 Erics for a week.
JUYEON Sharing a room with Sunwoo for a monthㅎ
Sunwoo doesn't clean but he's someone who's comfortable to be with.
KEVIN I used to be Sunwoo's roommate, so... I think it would be really different to live with 5 Erics!
NEW I think both options would be hardㅎㅎ
Q Both are good but I'll choose to live briefly with 5 Erics!
SUNWOO What's wrong with me, right?ㅎ
ERIC I'm Eric, but... I want to avoid both.. ^^ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
 
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Q.108 I'm currently studying cooking, so if you could cook for TheBs, what would you make?
ERIC A takoyaki-flavored ramyeon filled with love..(?) ㅋㅋ
 
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Q.109 If you were born as stationery, what would you like to be?
ERIC A pen with different colors!
 
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Q.110 When was the moment you felt the most worried until now?
ERIC Our first stage before debut. “Heart 2 Heart”
 
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Q.111 If you became a school teacher for a day, what subject would you like to teach?
ERIC Physical Education! I'm confident I could make it fun and teach it well.
(t/n: All members answered P.E aside from Kevin [English] and Chanhee [Music].)
 
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Q.112 If you could go to the moon, what would you want to do there?
ERIC If I could go to the moon, I would write my name on the surface of the moon and play baseball catch.
 
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Q.113 Are you good at memorizing choreography or lyrics? Who learns choreography or lyrics the fastest?
ERIC I memorize both choreography and lyrics fast! For choreography, Q hyung memorizes it the fastest, and for lyrics, I think it's New hyung.
 
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Q.114 How do you enjoy your time alone?
ERIC During my time alone, I work on music, go to the gym or go for a walk, do cleaning, or watch dramas/movies I haven't seen yet.
 
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Q.115 When you need to do thngs you don't want to, how do you deal with it?
ERIC I don't force myself to do things I don't want to. However, if I can't avoid it, I try to find something enjoyable about it, or try to overcome it by thinking "next time, I'll be able to do something I want to do~".
 
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Q.116  What's a late night menu you have frequently?
ERIC Ramyeon, gopchang.
 
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Q.117 What kind of pizza do you like?
ERIC Standard/traditional flavor for sure! Pepperoni / Cheese.
 
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Q.118 Where do you start eating the bungeoppang?
ERIC I start eating from the head and save the tail for last.
 
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Q.119 If you became a genius chef who can make anything for one day only, what dish would you want to make?
ERIC A delicious doenjang jjigae. The reason is because I want to challenge myself to make a dish I've never tried to make before and I'm afraid to try.
 
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Q.120 What's your favorite part in "Delicious"?
ERIC Eric's rap part. The reason is because it's fun to listen to, and the choreography for that part is cool :)
 
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Q.121 Please tell us the food you liked the most while touring!
ERIC I tried Shin Shin Ramen for the first time and it was so delicious, I want to eat it again!
 
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Q.122 What's your priority, sleeping or eating?
ERIC For me, TheB is the priority. I have no interest in sleeping or eating. But if I had to choose one, it's eating.
 
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Q.123 How did you spend your time at the hotel while touring?
SANGYEON Working out, playing games with the members
JUYEON Sleeping, or reading, or playing games
SUNWOO Hanging out with the members and eating, it was fun ㅎㅎ
ERIC Getting together with the members and playing games~
 
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Q.124 The most memorable thing about the 2023 Japanese tour?
ERIC Every moment was memorable. If I had to choose:
- The surprise video event at Saitama + When they sang "Flag" together with us
- TheBs' fanchants. Especially for "Breaking Dawn"
 
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Q.125 Your routine lately?
ERIC We're preparing the comeback while touring! In Korea, whenever I have time I've also been working on songs.
 
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Q.126 What kind of bread do you like?
ERIC Churros.
 
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Q.127 Do you sleep earlier than usual the night before a concert?
ERIC The night before a performance (concert) I make an effort to sleep early for my condition's sake, but it doesn't always happen.
 
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Q.128 If you could go to the future, what would you want to do?
ERIC It's not the "future" (mirae), it's "now" (hyunjae) ❤️ Just kidding..., Even in the future, I want to have fun together with TheBs. For example, at a concert!!

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Q.129 Do you prefer french fries to be crispy or moist?
ERIC I'm team crispy!
(T/N: All members chose crispy, aside from Sunwoo.)
 
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Q.130 When sleep doesn't come at night, what do you do?
ERIC I don't have trouble sleeping... I fall asleep too fast... That's the problem, actually ㅋㅋ But if sleep doesn't come, I listen to chill classic/jazz music!
 
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Q.131 If you could take only one person with you to a desert island, who would it be?
JUYEON If Eric was with me, I think he would keep talking to me so I wouldn't be bored
ERIC Sunwoo! Because he would be funny and entertaining~
 
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Q.132 What's something that can't be missing from your fridge?
ERIC Mango juice.
 
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Q.133 How do you relieve stress?
ERIC Finding a hobby and enjoying it! Meeting with friends/family! Lastly, being with TheBs ❤️ Listening to THE BOYZ songs, watching THE BOYZ stages and content~
 
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Q.134 What kind of beverage do you like? Is there a beverage you like in Japan?
ERIC I like mango juice, iced tea, caramel macchiato, matcha latte! When I come to Japan, I make sure to drink ginger ale.
 
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Q.135 What song do you think has the hardest choreography?
ERIC The Stealer & Tattoo.
 
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Q.136 I fought frequently with my unnie when I was growing up. Did THE BOYZ ever fight with their hyungs, noonas, or younger siblings?
ERIC I argued and fought a lot with my noona when growing up! But I think that's an important process for all siblings. Now we don't fight and are really close. 
 
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Q.137 Are you the type of person who has breakfast, or the type of person who doesn't? If you do, what do you eat?
ERIC I don't usually eat breakfast, but if I do, I eat a hearty gukbap!
(T/N: Only Hyunjae and Juyeon answered that they have breakfast.)
 
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Q.138 What's something you always carry with you when you travel out of the country?
ERIC Passport! Because it will be a big problem if I don't have it~ Just kidding. Airpods! Hat!
 
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Q.139 Do you want to look young or mature?
ERIC I used to want to look mature, but these days I want to look young. Of course, I still look young…! ^^
 
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Q.140 What gift would you give TheBs on their birthday?
ERIC I will be their gift. I'll become their gift and make their birthday the best birthday ever.
 
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Q.141 What rice ball ingredient do you like?
ERIC Spicy triangle kimbap & myeongnan triangle kimbap.
 
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Q.142 What's something you always buy when you come to Japan?
ERIC Different jellies at convenience stores.
 
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Q.143 What color should I dye my hair for the first time?
ERIC Pink!
(T/N: Sangyeon, Juyeon, and New also said pink.)
 
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Q.144 What's an instant ramyeon you like?
ERIC Shin Ramyun, Neoguri, Paik Ramyun.
 
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Q.145 If you were to give a gift to your hardworking self, what would it be?
ERIC Tasty snacks (Mango juice and bagged snacks and ramyeon).
 
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Q.146 If you were to appear in a Japanese ad, what product would you like to promote?
ERIC Cosmetics, beverages.
 
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Q.147 When a bug appears in the dorm, which member can you rely on to take care of it?
ERIC Juyeon hyung.
 
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Q.148 An outfit you like or that left a mark in your memory?
ERIC I like outfits that are hip, cool, and sexy! I also like to wear sunglasses on top of my head.
 
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Q.149 What was the biggest item you've ever lost?
ERIC Wallet, airpods.
 
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Q.150 When you go to a theme park, are you the type to wear character headbands or hats?
ERIC Yes, I am! I'll wear couple items with TheB~
 
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Q.151 When TheBs travel to South Korea, what food should they have and why?
ERIC Kalguksu + bokkeumbap. Because it's very delicious and I like it!
 
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Q.152 What do you wear to sleep at night?
ERIC Pajamas!!
 
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Q.153 If THE BOYZ and TheBs had the chance to travel somewhere together, where would you like to go and what would you like to do for fun?
ERIC Sapporo~
 
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Q.154 When you take selfies, do you want to look cool or cute?
ERIC When taking selfies, cute expression! When having my pictures taken for me, cool pose.
 
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Q.155 What would you choose between riding a really scary rollercoaster and a really scary haunted house?
ERIC I'm not scared of either, so I want to go to the scary haunted house, I think it would be fun!
 
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Q.156 What do you always carry with you when leaving the house?
ERIC Beanie, hat.
 
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Q.157 If THE BOYZ worked as staff, what role would you like to have?
ERIC Hair designer.
 
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Q.158 What's a moment when you smile?
ERIC When I communicate with TheBs. For example, on Fromm, or during Weverse lives.
 
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Q.159 What's a k-drama you like?
ERIC The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.
 
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Q.160 Please recommend me a gift to give to a Japanese friend! (If there are any specific products, please tell us.)
ERIC Spicy Neoguri ramyeon, Lotte 2% soft drink (Food and beverage I like ^^)
 
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Q.161 Please recommend a song for TheBs to listen to before bed.
ERIC 4:03 - Eric.
 
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Q.162 Please tell us a dish you would like to eat with TheBs.
ERIC Frozen samgyupsal, because I've been into it lately.
 
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Q.163 Is there a name/nickname you like?
ERIC Youngjae, Mango, Bolt, Geodude...?
 
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Q.164 If you had a part-time job, what would you like to do? What job did you want to have?
ERIC Cafe/Barista.
 
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Q.165 Do you prefer long baths? Or short baths? I'm curious about how long you take!
ERIC I prefer long baths! Around 15-20 minutes on average.
(T/N: Funny note, but Jacob said he prefer short baths, "around 20 minutes".)
 
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Q.166 You're on many flights due to overseas performances and the like, so what do you usually do on the plane?
ERIC I usually sleep. Or I listen to music, work on lyrics. Watch a movie while eating the in-flight meal/ramyeon.
 
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Q.167 What made you want to become an idol?
ERIC When I was in middle school, my noona showed me EXO sunbaenim's "Growl" video and since then I started thinking that I wanted to become an idol.
 
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Q.168 If you were suddenly given a break tomorrow, what would you do?
ERIC I want to go to an onsen in Sapporo!
 
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Q.169 Cool dudes THE BOYZ! How do you decide on your outfit? Do you start by choosing the pants? Or by choosing the top?
ERIC Top -> Pants -> Hat -> Shoes, I choose my outfit in that order.
 
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Q.170 When you come back from overseas schedules, what's the first thing you want to eat?
ERIC Spicy budaejjigae + ramyeon noodles.
 
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Q.171 What music genre do you like?
ERIC R&B, Hip Hop.
 
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Q.172 What sports do you like to play and what sports do you like to watch?
ERIC - Sports I like to play: Baseball, soccer, golf, baseball, surfing.
- Sports I like to watch: Baseball, soccer, golf.
 
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Q.173 "Cute", "cool", "awesome", "pretty", "beautiful" - What compliment do you like the most amongst these?
ERIC - “Thanks to Eric, I could like/get into THE BOYZ."
“I know how much Eric sincerely loves THE BOYZ/TheBs."
 
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Q.174 When you go out for fun, do you take a bag or do you go empty-handed?
ERIC - I'm the type to take a bag with me. But I think going empty-handed is the best.
 
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Q.175 If Eric wasn't the maknae, who would would seem more like the maknae?
SANGYEON Younghoon! He often makes cute faces during concerts and looks like a maknae.
JACOB Sunwoo! He has maknae-ish sides.
YOUNGHOON Probably Sunwoo.
HYUNJAE Kevin!
JUYEON Sunwoo.
KEVIN It looks like Eric is the team's only maknae...
NEW It would be Sunwoo.
Q Sunwoo!
SUNWOO Sunoopy.
ERIC Q! Hyung seems like he doesn't age...
 
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Q.176 Who was the member you took the longest to befriend?
SANGYEON Everyone. They were all difficult for me.
YOUNGHOON I think I befriended everyone right away ㅎ
HYUNJAE No one!
NEW I don't think there was a difficult member ㅎㅎ
ERIC I don't think there was anyone. Because I'm not shy... ㅎㅎ
 
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Q.177 If you were a movie director, what kind of movie would you like to make with which member? If there's a line you would want them to say, please tell us!
ERIC Juyeon - Noir (No lines, it would all just be his face and expressions).
Eric - A mischievous and handsome high schooler. (Line: "Yah! The teacher is coming!! Run!")
Q - A zoo hamster. But the best one of them.
 
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Q.178 Among all your parts in THE BOYZ songs so far, what's your favorite line? I want to hear the reason too!
ERIC Giddy Up – “eeny meeny miny moe". The reason is because I remember many TheBs liked it at the time, so it's my favorite too!