ATEEZ(에이티즈) - 'MATZ (홍중, 성화)' Production Behind

[@sahilbhallaa]

“BIGGER THE HEADACHE, BETTER THE SONG” - Kim Hongjoong

[@spinach4616]

Hongjoong is insane. He encouraged Seonghwa so well to find his unique sound and the first takes to the end result is perfect. Seonghwa sounds amazing and Hongjoong sounds so charismatic, chaotic and playful as usual. We see you're hard work Hongjoong and ATEEZ as a whole!

[@nat-sanz]

This is so wholesome. I know that Hongjoong didn't want to take credit but him worrying so much about Seonghwa doing what he wanted to do and being so happy when he heard Seonghwa's final lines is wonderful. He is an amazing producer and content creator. They work so hard and we are more than proud of our amazing boys!

[@Perilsphere]

Watching and listening to them go over and over seonghwa's part made me appreciate the hard work and thought they put in to every word!! The "I'm A TEEZ" is my favorite part in the whole song and I didn't expect this much to be behind just that one part! 🥹❤️

[@TV-mw5xt]

세상에서 가장 소박하지만 가장 거침없는 창작활동을 보여주는것같아서 너무 좋음~~어떤것이든 외형보다는 내실이 중요하다는것을 보여줌! "그들의 음악은 아주작은 녹음실에서 만들어지지만, 그음악들의 에너지들은 상상을 초월한다...."녹음에집중하기엔 좋을수도있으나 ,에이티니로서는 그들에게 걸맞는 훌륭한녹음실을 선물해주고싶은마음이 가득함.😉왜냐하면 그들은 매일매일을 정말 혼을 갈아서 음악을 만들기때문에..❤소중한 열정만큼이나 더더더 알려지길 🤠🥳

[@your.caroline]

this is so interesting to watch!!! the creation process is insane, I would've never been able to do this. Respect to all the creative people out there, especially Hongjoong: thank you so much for giving us these precious songs and also giving us possibility to look into the process

[@LaurelineLevy]

Thank you to Hong Joong for being so vulnerable with us and allowing us to see his creative process.

[@winterstormkillingya7630]

Yesss 💯 respect

[@yu2479]

I’ve gained SO much respect for Hongjoong after watching this. The amount of blood sweat and tears he out into his work is crazy. My role model

[@cm1641]

the fact that Hongjoong basically never sleep but still never gives up bc he wants to do the best for Hwa and himself is so heart-warming I hope he can rest easy now knowing he made a fire track 🔥

[@najyaindra2292]

I've always wanted ATEEZ to release more behind-the-scenes of their song productions and I can't believe we're finally getting one!!!! seonghwa hongjoong you did so well 💌THANK YOU ATEEZ & KQ KEEP EM COMING PLEASE

[@alexielproudtobeatiny]

Love it too ^^ Another gift from them

[@maryam-w5o]

yes!! thank you for this!!🥰🥰

[@deneferreira0884]

Siiimm , por favor! 👏🏾❤️

[@minijardim3torresporletici308]

Sim!!! Também amo isto!!! ❤❤❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@WhoamI-mp4ux]

Yeah and now I want more . I wanna see everyone else recording as well

[@ms_miv]

Now i feel that respect and appreciation that Ateez members (especially Seonghwa) have for Hongjoong watching him making songs til morning dawn.

[@sarateez]

Seonghwa has grown so much as an artist!! Hongjoong supporting the process is heartwarming 🥹 MATZ is a powerful duo 🔥

[@Alysh5]

Hongjoong was leading the process not only supporting it.

[@nii0325]

damn i knew hongjoong never sleeps but i didnt expect it to be this much ._. kinda explains the chaotic energy lol

[@mine_e]

Seonghwa was nervous at first especially, since there was camera but Hongjoong slowly guided him and made him relax to gain his confidence and complimenting him 😭❤️ i am in love with him again ❤️

[@Cremebruleebb]

this should be retitled: Hongjoong Violently Experiences Every Emotion Ever in 30 Minutes or Less

[@bq8137]

홍중아 고생해주셔서 감사합니다 열심히 하는 모습이 참 멋있네요.

[@misswho7689]

"Bigger the headache, better the outcome". Can relate on a personal level😅. I'm so proud of ATEEZ. Awesome work Captain, well done MATZ, well done ATEEZ.❤

[@nvlyrnvie]

Seeing Hongjoong very busy but still trying to record a video and even apologizing if he forgot made me very touched, our captain you have worked very hard and we are proud of you🥺💗

[@koira163]

This sould be called "Hongjoong descent into madness" 😂

[@matztiny9264]

I have mad respect for hongjoong..how hardworking this guy is! He start working on it since bouncy

[@Joonggrami]

The recording portion has me dying of laughter 😂 He’s so animated when he records and he was REALLY going through it 😂 It was so amazing to see how passionate he is about making music and I really loved seeing it!

[@christinehollmann7128]

During the recording he reminded me of the squirrel in 'over the hedge' 😂😂 i absolutely loved every minute. The energy that man has.

[@yoongiverse.]

when he just started going WHOO i giggled 😭 when you can’t hear the track it sounds funny but it’s so cool in the song

[@lil_meowx7233]

Watching how music is produced and progresses towards the final piece is the coolest thing ever!! Hongjoong and seonghwa are so talented and hardworking, I hope they know how much we appreciate them❤❤

[@Crazy4Ateez]

Masterpiece

[@day_7558]

Mad props and respect to Hongjoong for producing and composing in early mornings and on tour and even giving advice/guiding Seonghwa through the recording process. An amazing job by Seonghwa as well for suggesting the concept and attempting lyric writing so boldly. Well done Matz ❤

[@bbri.berry4]

I love how Hongjoong’s name for Seonghwa on kakao is “friend” LMAO 14:17 , it literally just says 친구

[@Gyro-right-here]

If I save my bestie's name like that , she will kill me 😂

[@flaggov6949]

😢❤

[@itsmeleenie]

Reminds me of the time Seonghwa said Hongjoong was his only friend... This just makes it sound like Hongjoong feels the same way 😭

[@pae7672]

In Korean you can use the word friend only for people who were born in the same year so that makes sense

[@Donghwammama]

And that make sense when hongjoong wrote thank u, chingu.

[@merik14]

Hongjoong editing the track in the studio at 3am like that is the hottest thing I've ever seen

[@sapphicism]

seonghwa sounded so so amazing in the final version and it’s all thanks to his perseverance and hardwork as well as hongjoong’s support and motivation 🥹 love this duo so so much

[@NO1LIKEHIM1107]

Still my favorite behind video. Hongjoong is such a brilliant producer, now the sunbaes themselves want to work with him and soon his first featured solo collab with Chungha. The most incredible thing is that his productivity makes his day really 72 hours long, otherwise I don’t understand how he manages everything while being the leader of a group with the busiest schedule🤯🥵

[@client1024]

wow Hongjoong's song-producing talent is really incredible. Glad we got a closer look on this behind. The song is LIT!

[@lavenderb7511]

These kind of videos show us not only the artistic process of how the songs are being created but also just how much work goes into the production! Hongjoong, Eden, Oliv, Olunder and the whole production team have my utmost respect!🙇‍♀

[@serranodiana6301]

What makes Hongjoong very attractive is that he works so hard a doesn't stop until he is satisfied with his own work.

[@mmiirse]

i really appreciate hongjoong going through the effort to explain his producing process, i really wanna see more of these in the future 😭💕

[@Mito25]

I love seeing their production processes, MY MATZ, MY ATEEZ

[@lalatinyz]

I love hongjoong in a recording booth, he's so fun to watch! hoping there's going to be more of the behind the scenes like these, they're so cool. only if the members are comfortable though.

[@mariestahl9737]

It is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE seeing this whole production process! Hongjoong is SO talented and Seonghwa killed his part as well!

[@W1LL8W]

legitimately started tearing up when i saw the notification; the fact that we got a song, an mv for that song, a performance video, and now a production video.. hongjoong, please don't feel bad for not recording more than you already did. you put your whole heart into this and both you and seonghwa worked so hard to make it exactly how you wanted. for me who wants to create music like you, every second is a precious gift, and i treasure being able to see all that you shared with us. seeing seonghwa working with hongjoong, how encouraging it was, is so heartwarming. a phenomenal song, mv and performance with every reason to be proud. 👏🏻😭 seonghwa and hongjoong, you both did your best and created something amazing, and i'm so, so proud of you! 💕✨

[@lunerlilly]

I need this comment to pinned for them and anyone working hard. 😊❤😊

[@thisfoxisred]

Hongjoong losing his mind in the process is so real

[@istanateezandseventeen]

stan a man that works on a time crunch, works at 3:00 in the morning, so freaking talented, and screams his voice out for s song.... that he composed 💥💥💥💥

[@joavhdez386]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NO1LIKEHIM1107]

HONGJOONG - GENIUS PRODUCER, STAGE GOD, RAP KING - PROUD OF YOU 🔥🔥🔥 The fact that HJ spent so many sleepless nights during BOUNCY promos🤯... he did all the work on the song from scratch, the way he listened to SH's wishes and looked for so many options to do smth he had never done before...he was responsible for everything including the concept and style of the future track, outfits and even the low tone of SH - he deserves all the credits for this! He inspires me so much, MY ROLE MODEL! The way he gives his all to music is amazing, he does everything for ATEEZ and ATINY, so much so that I always feel like we don't deserve it🥺 And how incredibly cool he raps live - it sounds the same as the finished studio version, I’m in AWE of his talents. And omg we need the whole CD with his 1st drafts - they are FIRE!!! And his visuals in 4K!!! He looks even more attractive when he is passionate about work😍

[@joavhdez386]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jmenya2292]

i wish KQ would release more videos like production behind or recording behind, so we can watch our precious boys create their masterpieces. watching Hongjoong and Seonghwa create such an incredible song and enjoy the process was truly inspiring❤

[@jakekim9934]

I'm a little bit shocked by the first version of the song. I NEED TO LISTEN TO IT IN FULL NOW 😭😭😭😭 Thanks to Seongjoong for high-quality music, I listen to MATZ every day❤️‍🔥

[@mariad8618]

maybe it can be a different song in the future! it sounds cool.

[@jakekim9934]

@@mariad8618 I agree! HongJoong is great at writing music

[@yunhoiswithmern]

RIGHT? I hope he makes it to another song

[@KeehoSupremacy]

I swear it would be such a good song in the future, like another just MATZ song

[@tealdolphin3029]

Hongjoong is so hardworking, talented, and lovable 😭 He and Seonghwa are amazing

[@ichhimaii1956]

FINALLY THE CONTENT THAT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. I LOVE SEEING HONGJOONG IN HIS ELEMENT INSIDE HIS STUDIO AND HIS PRODUCTION PROCESS

[@Penguin143skz]

I love that he trusts us enough to show us his writing process. This was fascinating and the outcome was a beautiful and powerful song that they should be very proud of.

[@pianoShojo0816]

Aaaaah Hongjoong never fails to keep his promise. He said he'll show us behind videos and it's here 🥹 So proud of him and Seonghwa! This video really shows how much effort goes into one song, and producer Hongjoong's dedication is so admirable 💕

[@ferncowsnake]

Hongjoong’s laugh is such a seratonin booster. It heals me I love his laugh Seeing him happy makes me happy ❤

[@Every1lovesn1n1]

hongjoong always puts so much work into it its crazy

[@sanchelin1117]

love the way how hongjoong gently helped seonghwa in bringing out the best of him that even he was satisfied with the end result

[@hongj_kim]

I will never cease to be amazed by Hongjoong, he is truly an amazing artist and producer and it makes me so happy to see him working so hard on his music. I'm really proud of him. Since his debut, he showed how serious he is about music, he didn't give up even though his laptop with his songs was stolen and still continued to work, I'm really shocked how strong a person he is! Hongjoong know we love you and are proud of you, we respect your work so continue to be a great captain! ❤️❤️❤️

[@StarrLosttt]

28:51 Hongjoong is so cute! He's so cute and cool at the same time! Seonghwa and Hongjoong did so well and they're so hardworking! This duo always slays! ❤️‍🔥

[@joavhdez386]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tentwenty-foureighteen8888]

Hongjoong doing the adlibs ~😅~ He's so cute. And then he started singing Everything. ❣Such an adorable Captain...

[@seongjoong5995]

I can see How much Hongjoong tried for MATZ to get hit.The way he gave guideline Seonghwa & two working seriously abt the song.I like it so much

[@annakalkman552]

Man how can you watch this and not love Hongjoong! How much he cares for his work and Seonghwa, his impeccable fashion sense, the way he gives his all during his creative process yet still has fun

[@AtinyQueenie]

I’m a musician myself and watching this process just inspired me tenfold. Thank you both for putting your all into this. For working so hard. The results of your work are a testament to your artistry. MATZ is only going UP from here ❤️‍🔥

[@Momotarooooo]

Good luck in your musical career 🫂😍🙌🏻

[@AtinyQueenie]

@@Momotarooooo thank you 🥰💖 you’re so kind

[@jymochii]

Their so hardworking when recording their songs. I love how Hongjoong was so cute and chaotic when he was in the recording studio 😆

[@tjsltkddl]

개멋있다진짜 김홍중 녹음실에서 날라다니는 거 진심 개멋있다 걍 음악을 갖고 놀아버리네 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 노래자체가 너무 좋아요 좋은 노래 만들어주셔서 너무 감사합니다 노래특성때문인지 이번 콘서트때 맏즈 무대 너무 신났었어요 흥분의도가니 글고 와.. 노래만 들을때는 성화가 너무 잘하니까 생각 못했는데 진짜 성화한테는 힙합장르 자체가 엄청 도전이었을텐데 본인이 원해서 도전한다는 거 자체가 놀라워요 근데 그와중에 완벽하게 소화해버리고 콘서트무대까지 완벽하게 해버렸어. 어뜩하냐 이렇게 다 잘해버리면 걍 박성화 예술할라고 태어났네

[@EunjeongLEE-y7k]

홍중

[@항해사-u4y]

진짜 장시간 열심히 본인도 맘에 들고 성화 하고 싶은 것도 다 넣어서 곡 열심히 만들어주고 옆에서 코칭해주고… 용기 복돋아주고 성화도 거기에 맞춰서 자기 능력치 점점 끌어올려서 친구 맏즈 둘이 완벽한 곡 만들어줘서 내가 더 고맙다… 자랑스럽고 진짜 고생했어 맏즈 노래 최고야!!! 김홍중 박성화 평생 맏즈해줘❤

[@AizeeClay]

Hongjoong it's such a privilege to get to watch you in your element like this - your love and passion for music is so beautiful, please more production content because this was amazing to watch 😭🙏🏻

[@onlyforateez403]

I'm obsessed with matz rap, it's so incredible!! And no joke, don’t think i could ever stan another group other than ateez anymore, they set the bar too high for me , matz, You Worked Hard. Thank You for Such a Wonderful song. Proud of you. Love You!!

[@misspriss2482]

Literally this. They legit spoil me for other artists when I listen to them. I almost never end up stanning new groups because they don't measure up to Ateez.

[@flaggov6949]

Periodt.

[@unknownperson5268]

this man is amazing dude i always wondered how do people make masterpieces and i saw it all oh my gawd i am blessed . he is the genius kim Hongjoong you are amazing

[@Mays_wy]

the talent, the lyrics, the perfectionism, everything is so incredible, these boys are worth gold , I love you boys😍🥰❤️🫰🫰

[@Stradestika]

I've gained SO much respect for Captain after watching this. The amount of blood sweat and tears he out into his work is crazy. So proud of you Captain❤

[@HdeGre]

창작 과정을 공유해 주신 캡틴님께 감사드립니다. 아티스트로서 아티즈 멤버들을 정말 존경합니다 👍

[@bluewinter-flower2004]

34 MINUTES WORTH OF CONTENT I AM MULFUNCTIONING

[@cxxlkidz]

열심히 준비한 거 알고는 있었는데 이렇게 직접 보니까 더 기특하고 멋있다...🥺🥺 잠도 못 자고 없는 시간 쪼개서 만들었는데 곡이 잘 나와서 나도 기분이 좋네 고생했어 홍중아 성화야❤

[@ahnsxjxng]

I play around with music production as a hobby and I remember a lot of times just going to my friends house and us making fun little beats together. Seeing Hongjoong and Seonghwa together playing around with the song on their laptop in their hotel room, it seemed so down to earth. Loved seeing the production process I hope we can see more of this content in the future 🥹

[@Aurora1117]

All I can say is hongjoong did all the work. he’s spend a lot of time for Matz despite the fact he had to compose for dream day and to latam and sea tour. He spend many nights on studio to make it. I’m so proud of him, he deserves more praise and recognition for all the hard work he does. Thank u so much for share this we us pyeongies are proud of you.

[@badonkalover]

please ateez have more videos like this especially hongjoong because main reason im a fan of ateez is because of the production and i want to learn from them

[@Mannulinos]

I wish they made more videos like this too😭😭

[@wooyoung-ng1qe]

the part with seonghwa hongjoong u can see he really knows what is he doing and what he need he is so amazing i wish we can see him working with xikers songs too it will be great

[@park_latte98]

홍중이가 많이 고민하고 노력해준 소중한 노래라고 다시 느꼈어 ㅜㅜㅜㅜ 이렇게 작업을해서 지금까지 많은 노래들 완성했구나 너무너무 고마워 ㅠㅠㅠ 그리고 맏즈의 인연이 감동이야 ㅜㅜ 서로가 서로를 생각하는 거 같아서ㅠㅠㅠ

[@윤설화-e5n]

오랜 고민끝에 탄생한 곡인만큼 맏즈에게 특별한 곡이 되었군요 홍중이 고생 많았어

[@HdeGre]

Thanks to the captain for sharing the creative process. The Atinys really admire the members of Ateez as artists 👍

[@qamarumi2733]

16:11 Kim hongjoong the man you are TT so hardworking!! I would have given up so fast. how handsome can you be EVEN IN PYJAMAS?!

[@nvlyrnvie]

One of the biggest reasons I like this song is Seonghwa's rap, not only when he sings his voice is also very good and addictive when he raps😩👏

[@VSG.96]

This is the content that I was dying for, I loved that seonghwa pushed to try something different and that he did his best (as always)! also, im out of words with hongjoong, he is such a genius producer and caring member, I would love to see more of them as a unit🤍we know that all of them work hard, but this content its really a gift and it makes me appreciating them even more.

[@williamd1163]

I know seonghwa was really nervous I'm glad he decided to share this progress with us he did amazing also hongjoong is so hot in producer mode

[@mariad8618]

i've missed Hongjoong's studio vlogs soo much. ahh I love this. both of them worked hard and came up with an awesome clear direction of what they wanted to create for the MATZ masterpiece. Seonghwa - i'm so proud of you, it must be exciting to learn a lot of new things, you did well! Hongjoong - your endless hard work and creative ideas is inspiring to all Atiny

[@yeos_angel_]

The way hongjoong reacted to hearing seonghwas part in the recording booth 😭😭

[@nayana1117]

비하인드 보니깐 맏즈 무대 콘서트에서 다시 보고싶다 ㅠㅜㅜ 진짜 개쩔었는데 ㅠ

[@theonlyykc_]

HONGJOONG and SEONGHWA an INCREDIBLE DUO!!!!

[@hmmmm3173]

"Bigger the headache, better the song". Yeah u are right. This is a great mindset that we could learn from u Hongjoong. There are always obstacles that prevent us to get to what we desire but ATEEZ teaches me to never give up. Thank u for working so hard. You guys are the biggest motivation for me to keep going on right now. ATINYs are forever proud of all of you. KQ family, ATEEZ, ATINY hwaiting!!!💖💖

[@1631t-q6e]

비하인드를 볼 수 있어서 정말 기쁩니다.처음에는 전혀 다른 곡조여서 놀랐어요.홍중이 고생하면서 만들어낸 곡이라는 걸 잘 알았어요.이 비하인드를 떠올리면서 앞으로도 MATZ 들을게요.

[@user-rn8lv5ut1g]

우리 홍중이의 노력이 아름다워~~ 비하인드 올려줘서 진짜 고맙다아ㅠ 너무 좋은 영상이야.. 🥹 홍중이를 사랑하는 게 마땅하다고 증명해주는 듯한 영상이야

[@Jenyrae]

They work so hard and I’m so impressed with HongJoong’s raw talent for everything music. He’s literally one of the most talented men on the planet! ❤❤❤❤

[@lpp-zn7lu]

he was born to be a captain.

[@starbit3071]

Hongjoong worked so hard on this song, especially during such a busy time with promotion schedules and touring. While I enjoy this video and the behind the scenes of production, I really hope Hongjoong doesn't feel too much pressure to film this type of content for us. I'm glad he established boundaries and choose not to film on the days it was inconvenient for him. He has a wonderful mindset and I really respect that. He really is a wonderful composer/producer, he's so comfortable in the recording booth, I love his energy and that he fully immerses himself into the song. And that first version of MATZ he created is so good, definitely more of a rock style, I wish we could hear more of that! Whenever Hongjoong plays us his original songs and guides I hope for them to be finalized by him and uploaded because they're always really good! I'm so proud of Hongjoong! ♡♡♡

[@구름산-z5l]

비하인드 보고 다시 노래 들어보니까 더 좋게 들리는 거같다. 성화도 본인이 맡은 파트에 어떻게 하면 더 나을까 고민하는 게 너무 보이고 홍중이도 성화가 잘 나온 게 더 기분이 좋다고 하는 거에서 진짜 맏즈의 정체성이 잘 묻어나온 거 같이서 너무 좋다! 맏즈 사랑해 ❤️

[@nesrinel4920]

Thank you Hongjoong for showing this side of the story !!! MATZ is a real masterpiece !!!! Love u Seonghwa and Hongjoong

[@Reallyaliya]

hongjoong taking time and seeing if it was up with seonghwa's style and how many times he changed it to do so, gives me the biggest inspiration because one day i hope do be a producer. He's so amazing

[@malone1113]

와 드디어 비한인드ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ댜박

[@kacysalvatore178]

🎉🎉❤🎉❤

[@gusteree]

HJ's pouty face while he's focusing on making bangers is so adorable and then you see him get all zoned in and its intimidating but admirable.

[@weebie922]

I love everything Abt this video...hongjoong is an amazing leader and composer and he is mastering these roles pretty well...amazing job🔥

[@flaggov6949]

As an Atiny: I'm so grateful you were willing to give us something we wanted. It was so sweet seeing how encouraging you were with Seonghwa and how you knew you'd have to nudge him to find out what he liked. What a lovely friendship. And I felt the--I can't do this part with the camera on. As a mom: Please get more sleep--it's necessary to stay healthy over the long run. ❤

[@saniiiiiiiiiiiii]

일하는 남자의 섹시함 … o-

[@buttercup9617]

THE BEHIND IS GIVING

[@ivnnss]

woah seonghwa and hongjoong you did so so well! you guys have worked hard! thank you for showing us the production behind i appreciate it!!! MATZ is so amazing!!!

[@TCat29]

I'm so glad they decided to add a production behind video. I loved MATZ before but I love the song even more knowing how it was created and the inspiration behind it. I can't imagine writing and recording in a hotel room in multiple different countries while working on other tracks for an entire new album. I have so much respect for Hongjoong as a producer and writer and Seonghwa absolutely nailed his lines and the vibes of the song. Thank you for letting us see how hard you work!!!

[@reyhan963]

4:54 Just wow! 23:27 He can patiently try to explain and wait for him to reach it step by step so they can finally get the vibe they want out of it, He is giving the perfect director's vibe😭

[@Qwerty-ml3ld]

i’m so proud of them, hongjoong is such an amazing and talented producer, their talent is out of this world, i love them so much

[@sirrinamin1598]

I'm impressed with how he still had energy to do all that jumping while recording and soenghwa carefully putting order to his rap shows u how truly amazing this two make of couple I lovr them

[@tentwenty-foureighteen8888]

We got MATZ MV, performance video, and now the song production behind the scenes. ~! Our Captain works extremely hard. We love you dear Captain. 😘 Also, I love Seonghwa's deep tone. 🤩This duo is incredible.

[@hongsam2S2]

개멋있어.. 김홍중.... 피곤해하는거 안쓰러운데 매렫터진다.. 둘다 장하다.. 북북🫳🏻🫳🏻

[@vixiecat]

Our captain works so hard. Don’t forget to sleep and take care of your health Hongjoongie ♥️

[@Atinali]

That was so good! Thank you so much for diligently filming this Hongjoong, this is such a precious gift! (and please don't be sorry if can't film) First i have to talk about the clip with Seonghwa. The way he was willing to try something new like that, allowing himself to be vulnerable and nervous but still trying! He was like a sponge to all the advice HJ gave him! The result is a proof of him working hard. That was very inspiring and what a role model to everyone. "Just try it even if it makes you uncomortable to step out of your comfort zone. It would be worth it in the end". We always knew Hongjoong was hard working but this really gave me a deeper appreciation for him! What a treat to see his passion, his resilience, his thoughtfulness (be it for his craft or for Seonghwa's opinion) and so much more.... Seriously thanks again for sharing this with us Hongjoong. 🥰🥰

[@ItsDaniDee]

Mad respect for this guy. No wonder he's one of my faves. The amount of blood and sweat he puts into his work is incredible. Working day and night, between schedules, in hotel rooms, in the middle of the night, every possible moment. I could never. I'm happy to drop to bed at 10pm after work because I'm exhausted and here is this guy coming home after probably working for 14 hours and then go produce songs in the middle of the night. Such an incredible person. I wish I had that drive. Also the fact that he's so humble about his talent and skills and the way he tries to guide and push others (in this case Hwa) to do their own thing and just have fun with it. Also the fact that he listens to Hwa's wishes and I'm sure to everyone else's ideas and wishes and tries to incorporate it into his producing, I love this man. What an incredible human being. No wonder this song has been my favourite on the album. The hard work was worth it. Hongjoong is such an inspiration. He deserves the world. 🖤💜 Also this sort of video is my favourite to watch. You don't get to see a lot of the work that happens behind the scenes so it's really refreshing and cool to see how songs are being produced and come to life. Hopefully Ateez will release more behind the scenes recording sessions because it's so interesting and cool to watch and follow along with the process.