K-pop ensemble 82MAJOR has been hard at work. With their new release, “HEAT,” coming Sep. 1, they’re keeping this summer season sizzling hot.
But when the stage lights go down, what does a perfect day off look like for 82MAJOR? For six members with completely different personalities, interests and ways of unwinding, there’s no one answer. One might spend the day chasing the excitement of a baseball game, another might disappear into their studio, while someone else is already on their way to the bowling alley.
From getting out and trying something new to staying in and enjoying the things they love most, time away from their idol schedules can take many forms for 82MAJOR—and that’s what makes getting to know them beyond the stage so much fun.
In this Sweety High feature, the members share what their ideal day off really looks like. Where would they go? What would they make time for? And what little things would make the day feel just right? From their favorite hobbies and comfort foods to the people they’d want around and the songs they’d have playing in the background, their answers give us a closer look at what they enjoy when they have a little time to themselves.
So, what happens when 82MAJOR gets a full day to themselves? Let’s take a look at how each member might spend it.
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Getting to Know You
Sweety High: For fans who are getting to know you, how would you introduce yourself?
NAM SEONG MO: Hello, I’m NAM SEONG MO, rapper of 82MAJOR. I write songs, lyrics and produce music! Also, I really love soccer—enough to stay up late just to watch the matches!
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PARK SEOK JOON: Hello, I’m PARK SEOK JOON, rapper of 82MAJOR. I have the lowest-toned voice in the team, so I used to have the nickname “Cave Voice.”
YOON YE CHAN: Hello, I’m YOON YE CHAN, an all-round ace who can sing, dance, write songs, lyrics and produce music! I truly love music, and I also love fashion.
HWANG SEONG BIN: Hello, I’m HWANG SEONG BIN, rapper of 82MAJOR! I also write music and lyrics. I usually enjoy listening to various genres of music. Oh also, I really love cats~
KIM DO GYUN: Hello, I’m KIM DO GYUN, main vocalist and the youngest member of 82MAJOR. I love working out and boxing just as much as singing.
CHO SEONG IL: Hello, I’m CHO SEONG IL, leader of 82MAJOR. I’m the main dancer of the team, and I’m also the mood maker responsible for keeping the members’ energy high!
SH: What are a few things that represent you outside of being an idol?
NAM SEONG MO: “Sports.” Before I dreamed of becoming an idol, my dream was to be a soccer player. And honestly, even setting aside the profession as an “idol,” I think the keyword “music” represents me really well. I just love music.
HWANG SEONG BIN: I think a “Gamer.” I enjoy playing soccer video games on my days off. SEONG MO likes that game too, but I don’t really play with him because he’s way too good at it—I lose every single time.
CHO SEONG IL: “Sociability.” I get along well with people and can comfortably approach anyone even if I’m meeting them for the first time.
YOON YE CHAN: “Having a caring personality”? I’m the type who really takes good care of the people around me.
KIM DO GYUN: “Working out.” Aside from being an idol, the activity I do and think about the most is exercising, and I even used to dream of becoming an athlete.
PARK SEOK JOON: “Getting fully immersed once I get hooked onto something.” I bowl really passionately, and I only play one specific type of game. There was also a time in the past when I got completely into paper toys and LEGO, so I made nothing but those for quite a while.
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A Day That Feels Like You
SH: If you could press pause on your idol schedule for one perfect day, what would that day look like?
NAM SEONG MO: I want to go to Daegu to watch a baseball game! I want to soak in the feeling of victory. It’d be even more fun if I watched it with my hometown friends.
HWANG SEONG BIN: I want to go to Jeju Island. Going alone would be great, but going with family or friends would be nice too. The scenery is so beautiful, and I recently saw a photo of Heukdwaeji suyuk (Jeju-style boiled black pork), which looked absolutely delicious! I went when I was very young so I don’t remember much, which makes me want to visit again.
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CHO SEONG IL: I want to live a day as a complete “MBTI J” (plan-oriented person). Planning out everything according to a timetable and sticking to it. If it were a “perfect” day, I’d plan it out perfectly and spend it exactly as planned.
YOON YE CHAN: I would go to sleep super late, wake up super late, listen to music, work on music, ride my skateboard, work on music again, work out, work on music and go to sleep.
KIM DO GYUN: I want to go to Sapporo, Japan with my younger brother and father. My dad hasn’t traveled abroad yet, so when I asked him where he’d like to go, he said Japan. Coincidentally, I also wanted to visit Sapporo, so I want to go to a hot spring with him and treat him to delicious meals.
PARK SEOK JOON: I want to spend a day without a single thought in my head. And I’d just enjoy the leisure activities I love!
SH: Where would you go?
NAM SEONG MO: Daegu Samsung Lions Park.
HWANG SEONG BIN: Jeju Island.
CHO SEONG IL: I want to go to my hometown, Gimpo. I’d like to spend some quality time with my grandfather.
YOON YE CHAN: I’d stay in my studio.
KIM DO GYUN: Sapporo.
PARK SEOK JOON: I’m heading to the bowling alley.
SH: What kind of energy does your ideal day off have: calm and cozy, exciting and adventurous or somewhere in between?
NAM SEONG MO: I prefer something exciting and adventurous. However, if the break is short, I tend to rest quietly.
HWANG SEONG BIN: I think both need to coexist. When meeting friends, it should be exciting, but when I come home, I need to feel comfortable for it to truly feel like a day off.
CHO SEONG IL: An exciting and adventurous day. My personality makes it hard to just stay still, so I definitely have to go outside!
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YOON YE CHAN: It’s case by case. I feel like I enjoy both in a single day. I like quiet in the morning, but I tend to get livelier in the evening.
KIM DO GYUN: A quiet yet adventurous day. It’s not necessarily that I want to do high-energy activities, but I want to try things I’ve never done before. Something new doesn’t have to be loud or crazy to be adventurous.
PARK SEOK JOON: If everything is prepared, I prefer an exciting and adventurous day. But if it’s spontaneous, I’d rather have a comfortable one. If I take on a new challenge without being prepared, I might not be able to use that time to its fullest.
SH: What is one thing that would immediately make you think, “This is the perfect day”?
NAM SEONG MO: Waking up reasonably early, getting off work not too late, and eating something delicious makes a perfect day. I often feel like I’ve had a perfect day.
HWANG SEONG BIN: I feel it when I meet good people, eat delicious food, take a clean shower, and lie down in bed.
CHO SEONG IL: I feel it on days when I get to eat exact cravings I’ve had. Recently, the day our CEO bought us Hanwoo (Korean beef), felt like a “perfect day.”
YOON YE CHAN: On days when I’m satisfied with my music work. I enjoy making songs even on my days off. I had a day like that recently.
KIM DO GYUN: I think a perfect day is when it’s a “day I gained something”—whether I had a new experience or learned a lesson in my work.
PARK SEOK JOON: When I feel that I’ve grown, or when I feel a tangible sense of progress in the end.
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Off Stage
SH: Is there a hobby, interest, or passion that brings out a different side of you? What is something you love that has nothing to do with performing?
NAM SEONG MO: Our fans already know this, but I’m really passionate about baseball and soccer.
HWANG SEONG BIN: I love tech and IT products. I have a huge interest in computer gear, so I really enjoy looking into different things.
YOON YE CHAN: I’d say gaming. I actually revealed this to 82DE recently, but my ranking in Counter-Strike is in the top 0.01% globally. If you saw me playing, I think you’d discover another whole side of my charm!
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CHO SEONG IL: I enjoy watching movies and TV series. I especially like watching action and romantic comedy genres.
KIM DO GYUN: My current interest is desserts. I stuck to a really strict diet while preparing for our comeback, so having sugar and refined carbs after wrapping up has been bringing me so much happiness.
PARK SEOK JOON: As you probably know all too well, I love bowling. Other than that, I don’t really have any new interests at the moment!
The Things That Make You Happy
SH: What is something you always make time for when you have a day off? Is there a small routine, habit or moment that helps you feel refreshed?
NAM SEONG MO: I play soccer video games. I also refresh my mood by window shopping, usually browsing through clothes.
HWANG SEONG BIN: There’s nothing I must do on days off, but… on days when I have plans, I feel like I always play games before I start getting ready to go out.
CHO SEONG IL: On days off, I enjoy playing soccer. As for my routine to refresh my mood… I jump into the water in the summer, and I jump into the snow in the winter.
YOON YE CHAN: Similar to SEONG IL, I also jump into the water in the summer and the snow in the winter. Normally, I ride my skateboard. Other than that, I refresh my mood by making music, playing games and working out.
KIM DO GYUN: For both, it’s “working out.” Sweating and exercising makes me feel refreshed.
PARK SEOK JOON: 82DE probably all know this. On days off, I always go bowling [laughs]. I usually refresh myself by eating something delicious, and right now, I really want Gopchang jeongol (beef intestine hot pot) or Naejangtang (beef tripe soup).
SH: What is something about your day off that people might not expect?
NAM SEONG MO: I like being alone more than people might think. I usually sleep or listen to music.
HWANG SEONG BIN: When I meet up with friends, I sometimes travel really far to hang out. I’ll check out new restaurants we’ve never been to, and I’ve even gone all the way to Busan for that. My friends teased me when I took a picture in front of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge, asking, “Why is a guy from Busan taking photos there?” [laughs]
YOON YE CHAN: I don’t go outside as much as you’d think. Surprising, right?
CHO SEONG IL: I love catching up and chatting at cafes. Is that not really a surprise? [laughs]
KIM DO GYUN: None at all. I think our fans can predict everything I do. When I go to my hometown, I see my parents, and when I get vacation time, I just work out—that’s it.
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PARK SEOK JOON: To make the most of my day off, I carefully plan everything out in my head. But I do adapt and change things flexibly depending on the situation.
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The Little Details
SH: What is one unexpected thing that would be part of your perfect day off?
NAM SEONG MO: It’s not really an unexpected element, but I’d say my dog, Kkomi. Having Kkomi around just makes me so much happier.
HWANG SEONG BIN: I don’t think I have one. I like things that are familiar to me!
YOON YE CHAN: Surprisingly, I want to be alone. Why is it surprising? Because I actually have a lot of friends.
CHO SEONG IL: It’s not a surprise, but I’d like there to be a friendly bet. We do that a lot among the members, too.
KIM DO GYUN: Delicious food? I recently realized that food dictates my mood for the entire day. Eating something delicious genuinely makes me happy.
PARK SEOK JOON: None for me.
SH: What is your ultimate comfort food or “treat yourself” moment?
NAM SEONG MO: Tteokbokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes). I eat it about twice a week.
HWANG SEONG BIN: Fried chicken. I eat it whenever I crave it.
CHO SEONG IL: Fried chicken.
YOON YE CHAN: I love burritos. I get them customized, and chicken and beef are absolute musts. Plus scrambled eggs, jalapeños, beans, lettuce, tomatoes…
KIM DO GYUN: All kinds of desserts. Before that, it was meat.
PARK SEOK JOON: Gopdoritang (spicy chicken and intestine stew), chicken and carbonated drinks.
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SH: What song would be playing in the background of your ideal day?
NAM SEONG MO: “Snooze” by SZA
HWANG SEONG BIN: “NAN CHUN” by SE SO NEON.
YOON YE CHAN: I’ll go with a song by Wale the Sage!
CHO SEONG IL: “요즘 바쁜가봐 (Love Game)” by 2BIC. Because I’ve been really busy lately. *The literal translation for the song title is “Looks like you’ve been busy lately.”
KIM DO GYUN: “The Story of an Old Couple in Their 60s” by Kim Kwang Seok. Listening to this song makes my day feel soaked in romance.
PARK SEOK JOON: “LADY” by Kenshi Yonezu. Listening to this song makes me walk with confidence.
For more with the group, click HERE to read our 2024 interview with them on their first comeback, BEAT by 82.
