[PRESS] Beyond The Beaming Memories Pre-Show Global Press Conference (August 15, 2020)

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Broadcasted on YouTube & V-Live
HIGHLIGHTS:

NCT Dream's Jeno is the MC of this press-con (even Ryuna joked that they are now siblings thanks to red hair LMFAO. Jeno introduced them as his "older sisters from another mother". The press con happened in MBF's conference room where they have a virtual meeting with various domestic and international journalists. SeuBim even wrote thank you notes for the journalists as their way to acknowledge their efforts)
Daehwi, Hyunmin, Bomin, Yeeun, Arin, Soobin, Young K & Youngjae sent their congratulatory wreaths for the girls during D-1 before the presscon (Daehwi & Hyunmin are Jeonah's MCD mates, Bomin & Yeeun are Yujia's former co-workers in Music Bank, Soobin & Arin are Yujia's new MC mates, YoungK & Youngjae are Hyoshin & Chloe's co-DJs at Idol Radio)

Q&A TIME

(Chloe translates for the rest of the members)

Favorite Beyond Live Series: ALL - All members (in unison)
Star Beam's strong point on being the first non-big 3 artist in the Beyond Live: "The way we tell stories through our music and visuals, we mean the styling and aesthetic of our concepts. Our physical prettiness is just a bonus" - Ryuna
Their reaction on being picked to join the series: "We are so shocked that Beyond Live Corp came to us and say they want to produce our own online concert so we can have fun with our ByulBis. Virtual music festivals are nice but it's different when we perform in front of the people who really supported us through technology. It's like a huge Super Bowl Half-Time Show moment for me" - Saeyoon
On preparing for the big event: "The preps started after NCT Dream's Beyond The Dream Show where they (Beyond Live Corp) have to ask us on what the atmosphere we want to have for the concert. We just want to have a fairy-tale theme since some of our comebacks are based on fairy-tales but ours are never cheesy and childish. And we recommend them to watch our MVs beforehand so they can get ideas. We exchange lots of ideas and we are so happy of what it turned out especially the ARs. I would like to acknowledge the staff's efforts and thanks for having us" - Hyoshin
On being hands on during the concert: "Since debut, we are so involved in our work so this event is a challenge for us. We love being involved in the concert preparation process even if we are also just preparing ourselves for the 'Flaming Heart' comeback. Honestly, it's tiring but fulfilling. Thank God for Pinterest" - Jeonah
On the success of "Flaming Heart": "For me, the reason why 'Flaming Heart' is so successful is because people can relate themselves to Romeo & Juliet who fought for their love even if consequences are inevitable. We all have our own hardships but we can still make it through till the end. You just find that fire in your heart and use that properly to light up on your dark times." - Yujia
On goals for the Beyond The Beaming Memories concert: "We just want to show the world class quality of K-pop and we want to show that every K-pop idol, regardless of the company they came from, shine in their own way. Being part of the Beyond Live concert series is such a huge honor and responsibility for us not only to our fans but also to our colleagues and the K-pop industry itself as well." - Chloe
On the setlist: "Sighs... It;s hard. Since we all treasure our own discography since debut! It's like picking a favorite child [laughs] We try our best to condense our setlist. Also please anticipate our exclusive content on our YouTube channel for free! Then anticipate Ryuna unnie's DJ-ing stage and lots of beautiful stage sets with AR CGs and LED!" - Chaehee
On Staying Healthy during this time: "Uhm... since we travel a lot last year, we just eat healthy, exercise and take vitamins everyday. NO EXCUSES. TMI, we have portable exercise equipment in our van so even if we are so busy, we can still work out. These days, we have our own home gardening project where we plant our own vegetables. We stay healthy, our food budget management improved, we have a new hobby other than mobile games and Netflix, and the Earth is healing little by little. So it's a win-win situation for us. OMG... Hi Winwin-ah" - Jeonah
On covering WayV: "We have so much fun in covering WayV specifically "Turn Back Time". We just hope that they will have more success in the future. We communicate with them often and they are so happy that they found a friend in us. They make my stay in Korea less homesick" - Yujia
On the Hyoshin sandwich: "It's Bomin who started this trend when Yujia shared a sandwich with him and Yeeun during our comeback stage with "Love Is Over". We know that he is an extrovert, he told some of his friends [BbangBbangz] that he liked my sandwich. Stray Kids just suddenly showed up and said that they want to eat the sandwich I made. Exactly, we are fans of their latest comeback 'God's Menu' so during the Mid Year Festival I made lots of sandwiches. I just put 'God's Menu Fighting' in the note as my way of appreciation for Stray Kids. Food is my love language BTW" - Hyoshin
On staging a concert on your birthday: "I was so honored and happily overwhelmed to celebrate two milestones in one day with the people I love the most. Just like what Saeyoon said, it feels like a Super Bowl Halftime Show" - Chloe (little that she knew that her friends and family have recorded their video greetings for her)
On what they miss about touring around the world pre-Covid times: "Meeting ByulBis is the best part. So does experiencing the world with your own senses. Even if they have a very diverse background compared to the stereotype about fans of K-pop or pop groups in general, they share the same love for us and it is so amazing. Actually, there is no limit in stanning K-pop. I hope they are safe and healthy in their own homes for now" - Saeyoon
Pre-Show Ritual: "That is nothing special...like most of dance crews and idols, We have a prayer circle first and do a group chant so we assure ourselves that we will do well" - Chaehee
Last Message for Journalists and ByulBis: "We are so happy and excited to bring to you, 'Beyond the Beaming Memories' which is the fruit of our hardwork! We would like to acknowledge the staff in our agency and in Beyond Live Corp for making this beautiful production. We hope that you appreciate it! That's it for now! Thank you for joining us in the press conference. See you tomorrow!" - Ryuna (on the behalf of Star Beam)