In an interview with a fashion magazine, the Kep1er members revealed the thoughts they had when their names were called in "Girls Planet 999" Top 9.
Kep1er Members Reveal What They Thought When They Were Called in 'Girls Planet 999' Top 9
On March 22, Marie Claire released the pictorial shots featuring Kep1er for its April 2022 issue. They accompanied it with the interview they had with the new girl group.
During the interview, a few of the questions given to Kep1er were related to the 2021 survival show "Girls Planet 999," where the band was formed.
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At the beginning of the talk, the fashion magazine said, "Last October, the nine members of your group were chosen through the survival audition program 'Girls Planet 999' and Kep1er was the result. The time went by so fast but I think you still vividly remember the moment you became a Kep1er member."
Kang Yeseo responded, "At first, I thought 'Wow!' I became emotional. I even cried because I was beyond happy. It was a feeling that is hard to explain through words."
Kep1er Ezaki Hikaru shared, "For me, I feel like everything came to an end, like my trainee period and the audition program. I can't believe it."
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Seo Youngeun stated, "When they revealed the name 'Kep1er,' I don't why but I was overwhelmed."
About the moment she was announced to be in the "Girls Planet 999" Top 9, Youngeun said "The fact that I am no longer trainee Seo Youngeun, but Kep1er Seo Youngeun doesn't feel real. I was fascinated."
Sakamoto Mashiro told Marie Claire, "I trained for five years. Besides me, my whole family was also desperate for my debut. That's why when I made it, I wanted to tell them as soon as possible."
She continued, "The moment the broadcast ended, I felt like I need to tell my mom that 'We went through so much until now and finally I have reached my dream."
Kep1er Members Reveal If They Expected to Be Part of the Project Girl Group
As the interview continued, Marie Claire asked the Kep1er members if they expect that they will become part of the group.
Kim Chaehyun replied that after their final stage, she thought that even though she won't be able to debut, at least she was able to show everything she could. She continued that she was surprised when her name was called in "Girls Planet 999" Top 9.
As for Mashiro, she revealed that she wasn't expecting anything at all. "I joined the program to prove to everyone that someone like me exists."
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When asked to compare Kep1er with a thing, Mashiro responded, "Happiness." She explained that whenever all the members are together, their happiness is at its highest level.
Kim Chaehyun said that their group is like a rainbow as the members seem to represent the colors, which although they differ from each other, are beautiful together. She continued, "It's just like how rainbow appears after the rain, it's the same with all nine of us who reached our dreams after sweating and crying."
Finally, Seo Youngeun compared Kep1er to an amusement park. "There are various rides, right? That's why it's fun. And, you will feel energetic when you're there," she explained.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
