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Music
Second sense
By Suwitcha Chaiyong, Photos by Varuth Hirunyatheb
Jo-Pop make a new impression
Jo-Pop
hit big in 2006 with their self-titled debut album and their smash single
�Rue Tua Cha (I
Know When it Was Late).� Now the guys � Wattanaporn Phungpearn (Jo), 22, and
Sakayawat Wongrattanakamon (Pop), 22 � are back with their new effort, Second
Impression.
Before their new album came out, Jo was caught up in controversy when intimate pictures of him making out with Nannie Girly Berry appeared on the Internet. Jo denied that he leaked the pictures to draw attention to Second Impression.
When Student Weekly met up with the duo recently, Jo was outgoing and funny, while Pop tended to be more quiet. We chatted with Jo-Pop about their music and their exciting hobbies.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Were you guys worried that Jo�s scandal would affect sales of your new album?
Jo: I don�t think it affected our album much. I explained to our fans that those pictures were taken three years ago. They seemed to understand the situation.
Pop: We couldn�t change what had happened. Fortunately, our fans were cool about everything.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Do girls consider Jo to be the bad boy type now?bgg
Jo: No. It�s totally normal for a guy to have a relationship with his girlfriend.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Did you intend for Second Impression to reflect an urban lifestyle?
Pop: The songs relate to city guys. The first single, �Nathee Diaw Nai Ton Suthai [One Minute in the Last Episode],� is about a lonely city guy, wondering whether his girlfriend will be around.
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STUDENT WEEKLY: Can you describe each other?
Pop: Jo has a great sense of humour. He always makes people laugh.
Jo: Pop always looks calm, so he surprises people when he speaks bluntly and says what�s on his mind.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Pop, does it bother you that Jo is often running late?
Pop: He was late today! I used to complain, but I got used to it.
Jo: I have trouble sleeping, so I find it hard to wake up. But I�ve improved. I�m on time more often than I used to be.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Jo, you�ve acted in a lot of dramas. Is singing more of a hobby for you?
Jo: No. It�s my main job, but it takes a long time to release an album. I enjoy acting and singing. I�m really fortunate to be able to do both.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Pop, is it true that you like backpacking?
Pop: Yes. It�s a fun, cheap way to travel. When you travel by plane, you miss seeing everything that�s on the ground. I also like the challenge of trying to survive on my own in
another country.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Where was your most recent destination?
Pop: The area known as Shangri-La in Yunnan, China. I took a bus from Bangkok and passed through Laos, Vietnam and China. The whole trip took three weeks, and I was in Shangri-La for one week.
STUDENT WEEKLY: What�s Shangri-La like?
Pop: It�s spectacular. It�s near the Tibetan boarder, so the atmosphere there is similar to Tibet. It�s full of natural beauty, and the people there are very friendly.
STUDENT
WEEKLY:
Jo, how did you become interested in car racing and drifting?
Jo: I�ve always been interested in cars. I learned about them by watching DVDs when I was growing up. I like drifting because it�s one of the most difficult and challenging motor sports.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Have you ever been hurt in a race?
Jo: Yes, but I�ve never been seriously injured. I often get hit, but
the car is full of safety equipment and accessories.
STUDENT WEEKLY: Do you think your fans will be impressed with Second Impression?
Pop: We love the album, and we�re satisfied with it. Now that it�s out, the audience can decide whether they like it or not.
Jo: We put our hearts and souls into making this album.
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smash
(n): a
song, movie, etc. that is very popular IDIOM heart and soul: with a lot of energy and enthusiasm |
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