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.
190107
Q.1 THE B JAPAN MOBILE is finally open! What does that feel like?
ERIC I feel really glad and honored that THE B JAPAN MOBILE is now open. I think it's an opportunity for us to be a little closer to our TheBs so I'm really happy.
190123
Q.2 A song you've been listening to often recently?
ERIC EXO- 「Tempo」. Because the song is good and the choreography is cool.
190206
Q.3 What's a word that has been trending among the members?
ERIC Oishii (t/n: "Delicious" in Japanese)
190220
Q.4 What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
ERIC Check my phone battery.
190227 / 190306
Q.5 What's a character you like?
ERIC Pokémon's Geodude.
190313 / 190320
Q.6 If you could use magic only once, what would you do?
ERIC I would make all TheBs in this world happy and healthy!
190403
Q.7 What was the most delicious thing you've ever bought at a Japanese convenience store?
ERIC Ramyeon^-^
190410 / 190417
Q.8 Which member would you want to climb Mount Fuji with?
SANGYEON Everyone together!! If we all went together I think it would be such a great memory!
JUYEON Eric. The reason is that I think if we climbed together, he would keep talking and it wouldn't be boring.
Q I want to climb with all THE BOYZ members together. I want all of us to decide to reach the peak together and go!
ERIC Juyeon hyung! He likes nature and hiking as a rule, and he has experience in the jungle, so I think that would be helpful!
190424 / 190501
Q.9 If you got a free week, what would you want to do?
ERIC I want to go on a trip with my family or my friends! Japan trip!♡ USA trip!♡ I want to play baseball too, and go see a game~
190508 / 190515
Q.10 What's a Japanese word/expression you remember or have been into recently?
ERIC あなたはわたしのもの ("You are mine / anata wa watashi no mono")
190522 / 190529
Q.11 What do you do when you can't sleep?
ERIC Listen to music, read books.
190605 / 190612
Q.12 What do you want to do in summer?
ERIC Water park, go to the beach, go camping.
190619 / 190626
Q.13 Please draw a self-portrait!
190703 / 190710
Q.14 What was something touching about this Japanese fan concert?
ERIC When we were backstage before going back up for the encore and Japanese TheBs sang a congratulatory song for us in Korean for our 1st place win. I cried.
190717 / 190724
Q.15 Please recommend a summer item!
ERIC Fruit bingsu.
190731 / 190807
Q.16 What would you do if you met a ghost?
ERIC I would cover my eyes and run away screaming. I would look for my mom.
190814 / 190821
Q.17 "This is a must!" Do you have a personal rule like that?
ERIC Cleanliness and tidiness!
190828 / 190904
Q.18 What's something you like so much that you could eat it every day?
ERIC Ramyeon, tteokbokki.
190911 / 190918
Q.19 Is there anything you treasure since you were a kid?
ERIC Pajamas, necklace, blankets, etc etc.
190925 / 191002
Q.20 What ice cream do you like?
ERIC Chocolate, vanilla.
191009 / 191016
Q.21 Any fun episodes with THE BOYZ?
ERIC When we eat together and decide by luck who will clean up and do the dishes with rock, paper, scissors, the reaction of the person who loses is so funny.ㅋㅋ
191023 / 191030
Q.22 What cosplay do you want to do the most for Halloween?
ERIC Buzz from Toy Story!
191106 / 191113
Q.23 A song you recommend for the fall season?
ERIC Trampoline - SHAED, ZAYN is a chill and quiet song.
191120 / 191127
Q.24 What's a good method for taking selcas?
ERIC Showing my left face! Because the left side of my face is more handsome.
191204 / 191211
Q.25 Compared to debut, which member became cooler the most since then?
JACOB Eric went from baby to cool boy, so Eric!
HYUNJAE Everyone became cooler, but... Eric!
SUNWOO Eric (Sunwoo tooㅋㅋ)
ERIC My face became a lot cooler! I lost my cheek fat so I got more handsome! Dyeing my hair suits me too!ㅋㅋㅋ
191218 / 191225
Q.26 What did you dream about recently?
ERIC That I broke the screen on my phone... ㅠㅠ
200101 / 200108
Q. 27 Which do you prefer between aquarium and zoo? Please explain your answer.
ERIC Aquarium: Because I'm from the LA beach so I have a lot of interest in sharks + sealife! But I like the zoo too.
200115 / 200122
Q.28 If there was a door that could go anywhere, where would you like to go?
ERIC Into THE B's heart! To see how much they love Eric~♡/ LA Beach-I want to go surfing and play around at the beach in nice weather!
200129 / 200205
Q.29 How do you relieve stress when you're worried?
ERIC Stretching~, thinking of TheBs♡, doing 'fighting' with the members!
200212 / 200219
Q.30 Please tell us your TMI today!
ERIC I had lunch together with the members, I had a mango smoothie, and while waiting to film "Ottoseyo?" I did some online shopping.
200226 / 200304
Q.31 How do you usually find new music to listen to?
ERIC I listen to different genres, but I try the new songs the fans or my friends recommend me!
200311 / 200318
Q.32 Is there a book or movie that left a big impression on you?
ERIC The Jackie Robinson Story - It's an older movie about a baseball player that taught me how to not give up.
200325 / 200401
Q.33 If you were cast in a drama, what role would you want to play?
ERIC A mischievous boy, a highschooler - because I think it suits my character/image.
200408 / 200415
Q.34 What song do you like in this album [REVEAL]? Tell us the reason!
ERIC Ego: Because it's powerful and cool.
200422 / 200429
Q.35 Please tell us a way to make friends!
ERIC Approach them first and find things you have in common!
200506 / 200513
Q.36 Something you've been thankful to a member for recently?
SANGYEON Eric's aegyo, seeing him do it with confidence was touching!
JUYEON Eric for always bringing up the mood!
ERIC Hyunjae hyung! He grilled samgyeopsal for me at the dorm^^
200520 / 200527
Q.37 What's a flower you like?
ERIC Rose!
200603 / 200610
Q.38 If you were to get better at a new hobby, what would you challenge?
ERIC Cooking! Since I can't do it...
200617 / 200623
Q.39 Which song out of all the songs released since debut do you think suits you the best?
ERIC REVEAL, please look forward to even cooler images in the future!
200701 / 200708
Q.40 A breakfast or brunch menu you like?
ERIC Omelet, bacon, eggs, sandwich, fruit smoothie.
200715 / 200722
Q.41 What's the scariest thing you've ever seen?
SANGYEON Eric's aegyo.
NEW When Eric does aegyo.
ERIC The haunted house I went with the members in Japan.
200729 / 200805
Q.42 If you were given a one-day vacation and could travel by yourself, where would you want to go?
ERIC Italy (Venice)
200812 / 200819
Q.43 What's your favorite ride at the amusement park?
ERIC I like all of them! But especailly scary rollercoasters.
200826 / 200902
Q.44 What would you buy if you won the lottery?
ERIC I would want to help other people, and be good to my parents.
200909 / 200916
Q.45 Which place do you want to go: Disney or USJ?
ERIC USJ. I've never been there before!
200923 / 200930
Q.46 When do you feel like you've become an adult?
ERIC No! Eric is still a baby~ㅎㅎ
201007 / 201014
Q.47 Up until now, what words said by a member made you feel the happiest?
JUYEON When Eric saw me dancing and said "hyung, you're cool".
ERIC When Q hyung told me "Eric, you can do it. The opportunity will come someday!"
201021 / 201028
Q.48 What instrument would you like to learn how to play?
ERIC Drum, piano, violin (because I've learned it before).
201104 / 201111
Q.49 What comes to mind when you think of a food for the fall season?
ERIC Pasta.
201118 / 201125
Q.50 A k-drama that THE BOYZ recommends?
ERIC Love Revolution/My Love from the Star.
201202 / 201209
Q.51 The college entrance exam is approaching! Do you have any advice for students on what to be careful for on the day of the test so that they can pass?
ERIC Sleep well and have a hearty breakfast!
201216 / 201223
Q.52 Among ball games, which sport is your favorite?
ERIC Baseball!
201230 / 210106
Q.53 Is there a hair color you want to challenge or that you like?
ERIC Pink!
210113 / 210120
Q.54 If you could sing another member's part, what part would you want to sing?
ERIC Sunwoo's last rap part in The Stealer.
210127 / 210203
Q.55 What's a song you listen to when you feel lonely?
ERIC KATIE – THINKIN BOUT YOU
210210 / 210217
Q.56 Is there anything you want to ask TheBs?
ERIC What kind of image you want to see from THE BOYZ in the future.
210224 / 210303
Q.57 One day you wake up as a cat. What are you doing?
ERIC Hiding...
210310 / 210317
Q.58 We're really looking forward to the [Breaking Dawn] album. Out of the bsides, please tell us your favorite song and part!
ERIC Penalty: My rap part. Because it's in Japanese and it has a good vibe^^
210324 / 210331
Q.59 You're moving soon! When choosing where to live, is there something that is a must for you?
ERIC A view of the Han River / A high-rise apartment
210407 / 210414
Q.60 Any recent moments that made you think "my members are cute"?
ERIC New hyung. When he got embarrassed while dancing, that was cute!
210421 / 210428
Q.61 What was the performance you were most worried for?
ERIC I'm worried for every performance, but the last "Road to Kingdom" performance, ‘CHECKMATE’. Because the other artists were right in front of us watching, and it was a live performance.
210505 / 210512
Q.62 What MV do you think you had the best visuals?
ERIC REVEAL
210519 / 210526
Q.63 What stage outfit did you like the most until now?
ERIC The black sleeveless suit from The Stealer.
210602 / 210609
Q.64 What do you want to study?
ERIC I'm studying Japanese but I want to study even harder and get even better!
210616 / 210623
Q.65 What's something you can cook well?
ERIC I'm good at making ramyeon and instant riceㅎㅎ I know how to make aglio e olio pasta too!
210630 / 210707
Q.66 Is there a song that makes you happy when you listen to it?
ERIC UMI - Love Affair
210714 / 210721
Q.67 Please tell us what dog breeds you like!
ERIC Maltese, poodle.
210728 / 210804
Q.68 How would you comfort TheBs if they were crying?
ERIC I would first wipe their tears without saying anything and then hug them.
210811 / 210818
Q.69 Sangyeon is strong at thigh wrestling. Who do you think is strong at it?
ERIC I think Hyunjae hyung would be the strongest.
210825 / 210901
Q.70 Please tell us what ramyeon you like!
ERIC Neoguri sujaebi / Shin Ramyun and egg
210908 / 210915
Q.71 I want to achieve my dreams. Do you have any words for people working hard to achieve their dreams?
ERIC Dream big. I believe that if you're earnest about wanting to achieve it, it will definitely happen. Don't give up and believe in yourself. Fighting!
210922 / 210929
Q.72 Is there an animal you'd like to raise?
ERIC Puppy! & Guinea pig!
211006 / 211013
Q.73 I'm listening to the [THRIL-LING] album every day! Please tell us what song you recommend and what the main point to look for is!
ERIC THRILL RIDE's addictive chorus and lyrics. It's even better if TheBs sing along ^^
211020 / 211027
Q.74 THE BOYZ are running a cafe right now, but if you were to personally run a shop for THE BOYZ, what kind of shop would it be?
ERIC A ramyeon store! Since I usually like to eat ramyeon, I want to make delicious ramyeon for TheBs!
211103 / 211110
Q.75 What was the most delicious thing you ate recently?
ERIC Grilled clams + seafood.
211117 / 211124
Q.76 Please recommend us a k-drama!
ERIC Squid Game, Crash Landing On You.
211201 / 211208
Q.77 What do you want to do when you come to Japan?
ERIC Concert! I want to meet TheBs and have a lot of fun together.
211215 / 2112222
Q.78 What flavor of cake do you like?
ERIC Ice cream cake!
211229 / 220105
Q.79 Please let us know your motto!
ERIC “Sometimes ‘Later’ Becomes ‘Never’”
“Better late than Never”
220112 / 220119
Q.80 If you could make one fictional character real, who would it be?
ERIC ‘Bolt’, because I want to check how similar he is to me in real life.
220126 / 220202
Q.81 What's something you've been ordering a lot to eat at home?
ERIC Strawberry latte + Takoyaki
220209 / 220216
Q.82 I like someone, how should I confess my feelings?
ERIC “Do I perhaps like you...?" (T/N: Line from "The Heirs")
220223 / 220302
Q.83 What part do you like from which song?
ERIC My part in "Giddy Up": eeny, meeny, miny, moe.
220309 / 220316
Q.84 THE BOYZ is walking in the woods when they suddenly meet a bear. What do you do?
ERIC I'll hide behind Hyunjae hyung. Hyunjae hyung's nickname is "bear" so I think he can protect me.
220323 / 220330
Q.85 If you won 100 million yen in the lottery, what would you use it for?
ERIC I would donate it to children going through hardship.
220406 / 220413
Q.86 Is there a job you would like to pursue?
ERIC Baseball player, lawyer, doctor.
220420 / 220427
Q.87 What should I do when I miss THE BOYZ so much I can't handle it?
ERIC Don't worry. We'll meet you in your dreams~❤️
220504 / 220511
Q. 89 Do you believe in UFO or aliens? For your information, I've seen one once. (laughter)
ERIC I believe in UFO! I've seen one once...!
220518 / 220525
Q.90 What animal do you think resembles you?
ERIC Puppy...? 'Bolt' from the movie, or a unicorn! ㅋㅋ
220601 / 220608
Q.91 If you were to publish a book, what genre would it be and what title would you choose?
ERIC fantasy. I think I'd choose what came to mind at the moment.
221109 / 221116
Q.102 Aside from octopus, is there any ingredient you want to add to takoyaki?
ERIC Small octopus...? Squid...? But I prefer really, really big octopuses!
221123 / 221130
Q.103 What is your happiest or most healing moment?
ERIC When I perform in front of TheBs. When I receive love from TheBs and when I give love to TheBs.
221207 / 221214
Q.104 If a zombie appeared in front of you, what would you do?
ERIC I'd try my best to befriend the zombie so they wouldn't bite me.
221221
Q.105 What's the most delicious dish you have in Japan?
ERIC Everything is delicious, but...! Takoyaki and sushi ♡