(2023.08.16)
According to Sung Han-bin, there’s a strong sense of empathy and mutual listening that permeates their conversations and friendships. “It’s comforting to know that whenever I have something to say to the members, they will listen and they will share constructive feedback instead of getting into an argument,” he says with a hint of gentleness. During Boys Planet, the singer stood out for his comforting nature and how he cared for other contestants – and now, he anchors the group as their leader.
성한빈은 멤버끼리 통하는 감정과 공감이 그들의 우정을 더 돈독히 하지 않았나, 라고 얘기했다. “내가 멤버들과 나눠야 할 이야기가 있을 때, 논쟁을 시작하기 보다는 건설적 피드백이 돌아올 것이라는 확신이 있어 더욱 마음이 편하다.” (웃음). <보이즈 플래닛> 방영 중엔 타인을 배려하는 다정한 면모로 이목을 받았던 그가 이젠 그룹을 지탱하는 리더가 된다.
Still, Han-bin is the first one to admit that there’s a lot of learning to do. “Ever since [our group] was formed, we haven’t had any major arguments or any too big of an incident where I had to [put my foot down],” he says. “Rather than being stubborn as a leader, I think it’s important to listen to other people and really respect their opinions as well. If they have a better idea, of course, we have to go with that.”
배워야 할 것이 많다는 점 또한 성한빈이 가장 먼저 인정했다. “그룹이 결성되고 나서 현재까진 리더로써 통제를 가해야 하는 큰 말다툼이 있던 적이 없다. 고집 센 리더보다는 각 멤버들의 의견을 들어주고 존중해주는 것이 중요하다 생각된다. 다른 사람이 더 좋은 아이디어가 있다면 물론 그쪽으로 노선을 틀어야 되니까.”
김지웅 인터뷰中 발췌
Immersed in this moment, Ji-woong raises his hand to share a thought: “Han-bin is doing a great job as a leader because he’s not trying to combine everybody’s colours into one. He’s better than that. He’s more about arranging each other’s colours and making it into a beautiful rainbow.” As Ji-woong speaks, the members nod their heads and grin in approval, while Han-bin forms an “O” with his lips in awe. It’s a fleeting interaction, yet it lingers as a fragment of the candour that keeps them grounded.
“한빈이가 훌륭한 리더인 이유는 모두의 색을 하나로 섞으려 하지 않기 때문이다. 그것보다 더 멋진 남자라서. 한빈이는 개개인의 색들을 배치하여 조화로운 무지개로 물들게 한다.” 지웅이 답변 할 동안 멤버들은 동의하며 고개를 끄덕였다.