ITZY shares how their experience has been during their 2ND WORLD TOUR 'BORN TO BE,' upcoming music in the works and releasing their first Japanese single, “No Biggie.” They also talk about their collaborations with ATEEZ & aespa, the love for their MIDZY fans and more!
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00:00I'm looking forward to perform on some bigger venues.
00:08Hey, this is ITZY and this is Billboard News.
00:23Hey, it's Tetris with Billboard News hanging out with the ladies of ITZY. How are you?
00:27Hi, great.
00:29Well, everybody doesn't get to come to Billboard News twice, so you're really special.
00:32Really?
00:33And you're here for your North American tour, so how's it been?
00:36Yes, we just did LA concert yesterday. The energy and the vibe was so great.
00:44Well, LA tries to bring the good energy, so I'm going to give us credit on that.
00:47But you've been to a lot of places, South America, North America, Europe.
00:50So what's been some of your favorite cities to visit so far?
00:53We can't pick a city because all the cities have their own vibe and they're also welcoming us so warmly.
01:03So I can't really choose one. All the cities were the best.
01:07Well, you talk about every city having their own vibe, so talk to me about culturally, how it is to go to cities.
01:13Do you guys get to experience the food and really check out where you're going?
01:17Yesterday I ate In-N-Out burger.
01:20Yeah, it was so delicious.
01:22Nice. I mean, that's California culture all the way.
01:25And also, like two days ago before the concert, Yuna and I go to the Venice Beach.
01:32And also we go to Santa Monica and we have taco there.
01:37It was so cool.
01:39Okay, so now I got to ask you, what was your favorite beach out of Venice and Santa Monica?
01:42Wow.
01:43They're so different.
01:44Yeah, it is. It's really close, but it's different.
01:46Yeah.
01:47That was really amazing, but I have very many memories in Venice Beach, so I'll pick Venice.
01:55Okay, and it's also Muscle Beach, so next time I go there, I should see you working out.
01:59Great.
02:06Checking out you guys at your show, what I really noticed was that you guys use the live band a lot,
02:11which seemed really cool and gave you guys different renditions of your songs.
02:15So how was it to work with a live band on this tour?
02:17It's amazing. They make richer sounds. Really good.
02:24Yeah, it really makes heart pound.
02:27Yeah, and more excited.
02:29Yeah.
02:30And do you think the fans have been more excited?
02:32Yeah, I think so too. They really like it.
02:35And then you guys also are performing your solo tracks out there on tour.
02:39So talk to me about performing your solo songs, and you guys wrote a lot of it too.
02:42So how was it to perform these songs that you wrote yourselves?
02:45Very honored and really good experience for me, and then so special for me.
02:55And actually, it was our first solo track, so it's really like a lot of means to us.
03:06Our MIDZY, our fans, MIDZY loves our solo stage.
03:11And they can enjoy the different vibe of each member.
03:18So that's a key point of this concert.
03:22And then you have to tell me, so when one of the other members is on stage doing their solo set,
03:26what are the rest of you doing?
03:28Are you taking a nap? Are you watching on the screen?
03:31What's happening backstage?
03:34Change the clothes.
03:35Yeah, very busy.
03:39And when we started the concert, the show, then we just like, come on, come on.
03:46ITZY, MIDZY, let's fly, like this on the backstage.
03:50And I'm doing it second in the solo song, like stage play set list.
03:58So I change my clothes when Chaeryeong is doing, she's first.
04:03And I do my stage, and I change my clothes when Yuna's doing.
04:07And then I came out to see the Yeji's stage.
04:12So busy, so much going on.
04:14The life of a pop star.
04:16And then also you guys told Billboard last time that you were practicing a lot more on your English before you came here for this tour.
04:28So how has that been, and do you feel more connected being able to talk to your fans at the show?
04:33Every day I do my best.
04:36Yeah.
04:37She tries her best, and every member does.
04:41I think a little bit more grown up.
04:46I think.
04:47Yes, I think you guys have been killing it.
04:49She improved.
04:50Thank you.
04:52And then what are your essentials that you need? What are some things that while you're on tour you have to have?
04:59Pillow.
05:01That's important.
05:03Because every hotel has different pillows.
05:06So you have your own that you bring?
05:07Yes.
05:08Me too.
05:09All of us.
05:10Everybody.
05:12Okay, after the interview you have to tell me the good one, so I can get one, okay?
05:16I recommend you.
05:17If you have a neck problem, I'll recommend you.
05:20Okay, we'll work on that.
05:22And then now that the tour is wrapping up, what is something that you guys feel like you've learned that's different this time around?
05:28For me, I feel like more close to each other.
05:35Because it's a very special experience for us.
05:39So lots of city, and then we spend time with each other a lot.
05:45And we ate something new thing together.
05:50And we saw the new view together.
05:55That's like very, lots of meaning for me.
05:59Close to each other.
06:01And for me, if the last Checkmate tour was like learning, and this tour was using it.
06:10What we learned from Checkmate tour.
06:13So we really enjoyed it.
06:15You're more confident this time around.
06:17Totally.
06:18Very different with last concert.
06:20So it was very fun to have that energy with each other, with our fans.
06:29And the fans love it too.
06:30They give you guys so much energy.
06:32And then now that all that energy has been put out, what happens after the tour?
06:35Are you guys excited to rest?
06:37What are you most excited to do after it's all over?
06:40Actually, we always prepare next step.
06:44Oh, she's like, she's ready to go back to work.
06:46Yeah.
06:48Our leader.
06:49Yeah.
06:50Yay.
06:51Leader.
06:58And when you're thinking about your next step, who has been inspiring you lately?
07:02During the concert, I get inspired a lot.
07:06Because very like different person and different culture.
07:12Yeah.
07:14That gives a lot inspiration.
07:20Yes.
07:21That's something I always actually wonder about at concerts.
07:24Like, how much can you see the people?
07:27Like, we're watching you, but can you see us?
07:30Like, do you see people's facial expressions and what they're doing?
07:33I'm not really sure.
07:34It depends on the light.
07:36When it's so bright, I can't see them.
07:39But it gets lower, I can see like third floor people putting a heart for me.
07:44Oh my goodness.
07:46And the panel.
07:47Yeah.
07:48The banner.
07:50The banner.
07:51That's so cool.
07:52So you hear that, Mitzy.
07:53They can see you.
07:55And then tell me about like, you know, the next steps.
07:58And when you come thinking about like your next album or your next tour,
08:01what are you most excited to do?
08:03Is it recording in the studio?
08:04Is it dancing?
08:05Choreography?
08:06Like, what part makes you the most happy?
08:09When we get the choreography draft for the first time,
08:12that's when I get the most excited.
08:14The song, the performance,
08:16when something new comes to us,
08:19that's when my heart beats the most.
08:22For me, not really greedy, but because this concert,
08:27comparing to last concert, venue got bigger.
08:30So I'm looking forward to perform.
08:35Some bigger venue.
08:38It's okay.
08:40She wants to see to the sixth, seventh level.
08:43You know, that's where we're going to be looking next time.
08:51And then also, let's talk about music.
08:53So you guys recently put out Algorithm and No Biggie in Japanese.
08:57So how were those releases and how exciting was it to put out new music?
09:07Yeah, I'm sure the fans really appreciate it,
09:13switching it up a little bit, you know?
09:15And then how are you guys going to switch it up
09:17when it comes to the next album?
09:18Like, what are you thinking about the sound?
09:20You got to tease something, you got to.
09:22This is...
09:23We really want to give a spoiler,
09:25but nothing is completely done.
09:29So...
09:30This is top secret.
09:32Top secret.
09:33Locked, double, everything closed.
09:37And also, there is nothing to tell you right now.
09:42We're so sorry.
09:43I'm so sorry about that.
09:45I just know the Mitzies are excited,
09:47so I have to do my job and see what I can get out of you.
09:50You know, but I have seen you guys been having a lot of fun online as well,
09:53doing dancing and TikToks and everything like that.
09:56So how fun has it been to kind of show your personalities on social media?
10:00I think that social media is very good content
10:04to show the video of us very shortly,
10:08but fans really miss us a lot.
10:11So there is not many contents that we can show them,
10:14but the social media is so good method to bring that to fans.
10:19So I think I'm using it as that way really well.
10:23And I think fans are really satisfied at that.
10:26They do love it.
10:27And then you guys even work with like aespa, ATEEZ.
10:30I love ATEEZ so much.
10:32I do, I love them.
10:33Really?
10:34Yeah, so tell me about like how it is to have their support
10:36and like do these TikToks together.
10:45Since we're a friend doing the...
10:48Actually, the challenge is a little bit work, as you know.
10:52So it's really new.
10:55Very awkward to each other and very fun.
10:58Super fun.
10:59Yeah.
11:00And I mean, considering that you guys are friends with aespa
11:02and everything like that,
11:03how does it feel when you see fans online?
11:05Do you think about when they like compare the groups
11:07or compare you guys together and stuff like that?
11:09I think, first of all, it's very thankful situation
11:14that every K-pop groups are so famous.
11:17And I just wish that K-pop industry could get more bigger
11:22and more famous all together.
11:24Yes, well, we're trying.
11:25We're all working together as you guys all deserve it.
11:28Thank you.
11:29Of course, of course, of course.
11:30And then you guys also talked to Billboard about mental health,
11:33which I thought was really beautiful.
11:34So tell me why that was important to speak about
11:37and how you help your fans work on their mental health.
11:53That's beautiful.
11:54You guys love each other and then give that love back
11:57to your Mittsie's.
11:58Yeah.
11:59We love New York!
12:02We do love New York!
12:05That's beautiful.
12:06You guys love each other, and then give that love back to your midsies.
12:10Yeah.
12:11We love New York!
12:12Name one thing, if you can, that you have personally that can automatically change you
12:16to be in a better mood.
12:17For me, sweets.
12:18Oh.
12:19Sweets makes me like a better person.
12:20Oh.
12:21Oh.
12:22Oh.
12:23Oh.
12:24Oh.
12:25Oh.
12:26Oh.
12:27Oh.
12:28Oh.
12:29Oh.
12:30Oh.
12:31Oh.
12:32Oh.
12:33Oh.
12:34Oh.
12:35Oh.
12:36Oh.
12:37Oh.
12:38Oh.
12:39Makes me like smile.
12:40For me, soda.
12:41Oh.
12:42Oh.
12:43Yeah.
12:44I really love drink or soda.
12:45Yes, soft drinks.
12:46Yeah.
12:47Can I say it?
12:48Your iPad?
12:49Your iPad?
12:50Oh, yeah.
12:51You're addicted to it?
12:52Definitely.
12:53Is it the games?
12:54I'm really crazy with dramas and the movies and all the series, so my iPad...
13:01Yeah.
13:02Is my happy place.
13:03my happy button for me.
13:05I love that.
13:11And then last but not least,
13:12tell me something that is a personal goal
13:15for you in the future.
13:34That's beautiful.
13:35For me, happy, but I think happy needs
13:40like mental and physically health
13:43and also enough money.
13:46There we go.
13:48So, that's my goal, to having enough,
13:52the health and okay.
13:54I'm gonna wish that for both of us, okay?
13:57That's great.
13:57And then what about you?
14:03I wanna say thank you for coming to talk to us
14:12because you guys are in the middle of tour.
14:14So, I know you must be exhausted.
14:15So, thank you, thank you, thank you
14:16for coming and hanging out with us.
14:18Thank you for inviting us.
14:20Thank you for inviting us.
14:21Thank you.
14:22Yay.
14:23Thank you so much.