ATEEZ on Legacy, Fan Bonds, and Long-Term Goals: AP Interview

A Decade of Growth and Connection

• 🚀 ATEEZ reflects on their nearly 8-year journey since debuting in 2018, expressing gratitude to their fans, ATINY, for their unwavering support.
• 💡 The group's long-term vision extends beyond 8-10 years, with plans for 10-20 years of creating memories with fans and members.
• 🌟 They acknowledge the constant documentation of their lives, viewing it as a positive aspect that allows them to record moments, while fans understand and respect their boundaries.

The Evolving Meaning of ATEEZ

• ✨ ATEEZ has become synonymous with their life, stating that they cannot explain their lives without the group.
• 🤝 The members have grown up together, not just with each other but also with their fans, fostering a deep, evolving relationship.
• 💖 They describe their bond as "deeper than family" and more friendly than friends, a connection forged through living and achieving goals together for nearly a decade.

Redefining Success and Group Goals

• 🎯 The group's definition of success has shifted from simply being seen as rookies to wanting everyone to know ATEEZ and be happy.
• 🌟 Personal goals are intrinsically linked to group goals, with members realizing their individual aspirations are intertwined with the group's success.
• 🌳 ATEEZ views the group as the "root" of their artistic lives, allowing individual branches (personal goals) to grow while prioritizing the collective tree.

Creative Evolution and Performance

• ⚡ The group embraces "high risk, high return" in their creative process, consciously avoiding repeating safe formulas to explore new concepts and aesthetics.
• 💡 Comeback conversations begin with expressing a theme, message, or image, collaboratively figuring out the concept with their company's staff.
• 💥 Each performance is approached with the mindset of "there's no tomorrow," ensuring every show feels like the first and most important for the fans, creating an energetic exchange.

Legacy and Future Aspirations

• 🏆 ATEEZ aims to leave a lasting legacy through their music and performances, with members contributing to this vision through their individual and group efforts.
• 🌟 They are excited about the future, looking forward to achieving their 10-20 year goals and continuing their journey with ATINY.