MR: How do you feel about today's concert.
JJ: It's been very touching and happy. Actually the past 2 shows have been really memorable. Especially when I could perform with my friends on stage. Shin (from Shin) and Selena (from S.H.E) on the first day. And Ayumi Hamasaki today. It all feels very surreal. It has always been a fantasy of mine and now it has really come true. I'm really, really happy.
MR: Were you nervous today when performing with Ayumi Hamasaki?
JJ: Extremely nervous. When I saw her preparing below the stage and then rise up onto the stage, I got really excited and nervous. I really hoped for a good performance. Performing with Ayumi Hamasaki is a really rare opportunity. I believe her goddess like stature has made the experience really special for the fans.
MR: Was the song very difficult?
JJ: I've practiced for a pretty long time. Because Japanese isn't really easy to learn.
MR: Any techniques?
JJ: Japanese has some special pronunciations. I've been learning using romanji and there are sounds like 'tsu-' in 'tsuka'. It's really different from Mandarin and English so I had to practice a lot. 'tsu-' or 'dare', [on the R sound] where it comes in between the 'L' and 'R' sounds. These little details, I feel, are pretty important when it comes to the Japanese language.
MR: (couldn't really hear the question)
JJ: We've only known each other for a while. Only for about 3 to 4 months. We also talked about making a song together. At that point; knowing that I had a concert [in Taipei] in February and she's gonna release an album in April, I just imagined it would be awesome if she could come watch and be part of my concert.
MR: So do you think she's an idol of the past?
JJ: -laughs- Not really of the past. I feel that she's always been a top-notched artist.
MR: So are you saying she's been around since young?
JJ: Since young... Well I've always been supporting her since her first album. -hums TO BE- (NOT from the first album
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MR: So how does it feel to sing alongside your idol?
JJ: I find it really unbelievable.
MR: Is she like how you had imagined her to be?
JJ: She's even more sincere that I imagined her to be! We've always seen her shine on stage like a goddess, like a queen. But in reality she's a really nice person. An adorable goddess. She's very personable and I'm very happy to have known her through our common friend (Alvin Goh) and also have her as a personal friend.
MR: Are you excited to film a music video with her?
JJ: I'm extremely excited. She invited me to film it with her in Tokyo and it's gonna start after the Lunar New Year. I'm also very nervous. The Japanese people are always very meticulous with their works. I should brush up on my Japanese and learn some customary mannerisms. I hope to do my best in Japan.
MR: What's your best takeaway from this concert?
JJ: It has got to be performing with the guest artists because it's a very special moment which I would not forget.