B.A.P is hitting stages around the world for the < LIVE ON EARTH 2014 CONTINENT TOUR. > The group is also currently preparing for the European leg of the tour in London, Paris, and Germany. It's been a busy few months for the members, as they stayed in Japan for two weeks around the end of March to promote their 3rd Japanese single, "NO MERCY," which was released on April 2. During the stay, they had a memorable opportunity to see their fans for the first time in Japan. The Japanese version of "MERCY" ranked second on the Oricon weekly chart and garnered positive attention for the group. B.A.P is being recognized for their huge popularity and potential.

KpopStarz Japanese edition recently caught up with the power boy group B.A.P for an exclusive interview and photos. During the interview, they were just as playful and honest as they were portrayed. Below is the conversation with the boys who are making a stand for the world peace etc., through the music.

■ Hello! The previous exclusive photos were pretty popular with our readers.
Himchan: I know it! (*In Japanese)
All: Nice to meet you again!
■ How did it feel going on the stages of your first Japanese fan meetings in Sendai, Osaka and Tokyo?
Youngjae: I got this feeling running throughout my body whenever I go to the provinces because I got to really see our fans out there. I am very thankful for that. I hope that everyone had a good time at the fan meetings as well.
■ Was it your first time visiting Sendai?
All: Yes. (*In Japanese, respectively)
Himchan: Gyutan, gyutan! (*BBQ thinly sliced beef tongue, famous in Sendai)
Zelo: We ate Gyutan.
Daehyun: We had no idea what the Gyutan was the first time and just tried it. Then later we heard that it was actually a grilled tongue and was very surprised.
■ So you all enjoyed delicious treats at the each fan meeting spots.
All: Yes we did!
Himchan: We had Okonomiyaki at a famous restaurant in Osaka.
Daehyun: Yeah, we did.
Zelo: Yum!
Youngjae: It was yummy.
Daehyun: I love it!
Himchan: Yakisoba was delicious as well. I love it!
(*They gave their bests to speak in Japanese respectively.)
■ We celebrated Bang Yongguk's birthday at the fan meeting in Tokyo.
Himchan：Birthday!
[All clap hands]
■ Do you guys usually exchange presents?
Himchan: We used to celebrate for each other, but we've gotten pretty busy these days and have no time for it. We say "Congratulations!" in our hearts.
Daehyun: Also we ask the members for what they need most and buy it.
■ Bang Yongguk, did you get anything from the members this time?
Yobgguk: (Laughing,) well my members themselves are the gifts.
Himchan: Oh!
[Group Laughter]
■ Alright, you didn't get anything.
[Group Laughter]
Daehyun: But I gave him a present last year!
■ You sang "NO MERCY" again to close the Tokyo fan meet then went right back on stage for an encore.
Himchan: Yes, we were on the right track. (*In Japanese)
Daehyun: Because it was our last fan meeting this time and the members were also excited. Fans responded with enthusiastic cheers and created the best time together.
■ About your 3rd Japanese single "NO MERCY." Were there any Japanese expressions that you encountered for the first time?
Himchan: "Unexperienced zone." (*In Japanese)
[Group Agreement]
Youngjae: Me, too. "Unexperienced zone." (*In Japanese)
Bang Yongguk: "Unexperienced zone."
Himchan: ♪"Unexperienced zone"~~ (Sings)
Zelo: No affirs! (*In Japanese)
All: Not that!
Himchan: At the part of "Yoridorimidori (*too much of something to choose from)," I wondered why it was "Midori (green color)."
Bang Yongguk: ♪Although there are too many to choose from, we are the main! (Sings)
■ What is your favorite word from the lyrics?
Daehyun: I love the part "We create a new age." I just love the meaning.
Jongup: "I'll take you put ya hands up."
■ If you were to go sing Karaoke right now, what is the first song you would sing from B.A.P titles?
Youngjae: "Excuse Me"
Zelo: "Bangx2"
Daehyun: Me, too, "Bangx2"
Jongup: Well, I would choose "With You."
Himchan: "Coffee shop" because I like sensitive songs.
Bang Yongguk: "ONE SHOT."
■ Many fans went out to see the live viewing of < LIVE ON EARTH 2014 Seoul > in Japan, I was also there. How does it feel?
Himchan: How was the live viewing?
■ Basically, the camera follows one member who is singing so that we cannot focus on our bias or whole the stage, but the idea that we can really see you up close is nice, which we cannot do at a concert. Youngjae's emotional expressions were impressive.
Himchan: Thank you for your precious feedback.
■ How was your Seoul concert?
Bang Yongguk: Since it was the very beginning of our < CONTINENT TOUR >, I was really exciting. We worked so hard for this tour and really hope many people continue to be interested.
■ How did you think of themes such as "What the Earth needs" including Justice, Love, Passion, Happiness and "You"?
Bang Yongguk: Before each concert, we exchange ideas at the meetings with the members and the staffs in charge of performances.
■ B.A.P always has this concept that concerns the Earth. When did you start thinking about "The Earth" and "World Peace"?
Bang Yongguk: Originally, we debuted as the group that came from another planet. We help the Earth and keep the planet peaceful. We also keep trying our best to contribute to the huge idea so we are constantly thinking about
"World peace."
■ This is a question from KpopStarz English edition. This time, you will visit the U.S for < CONTINENT TOUR >, are there any American producers you would love to work with?
Bang Yongguk: Pharrel Whilliams. I personally think it would be interesting to do music that B.A.P has not tried yet. I would like to try making pleasant music with him.
■ Your < CONTINENT TOUR > will take you to European countries, is there anywhere you want to go or see?
Daehyun: Everywhere, since it is my first visit to Europe. I would like to go to many places. For us, each European city is a new experience with full of adventures. I would like to go many different events and places if time allows.
Himchan: I would like to go to BEATLES' Abbey Road in London. We have done the parody for the jacket of "Good bye." It was not us walking on MATOKI so this time, we would like to try walking along Abbey Road.
■ You will kick off your European tour of < CONTINENT TOUR > from April 27 in London, please say a message to your European fans.
Bang Yongguk: We are very happy to keep the promise to our European fans and we'll be seeing you on stage in Europe! We can't wait to see you. Please be patient, any minute now!
■　Also we can see your < LIVE ON EARTH > stages in Japan, right?
All: Yes!
Himchan: We cannot announce too much at the moment but we have plans to visit several cities in Japan. We would like to see many fans again.
Daehyun: We will work hard so that you can enjoy our improved performances ever before. We want to show our very best, with no regrets.
■ You had promised to volunteer with fans if you won first place when "1004 (Angel)�" was released in Korea. Did you?
All: Yes, we did! (*Cheerfully)
Bang Yongguk: We did it right before coming to Japan. (*Himchan shows pictures from his smartphone) We volunteered at the facilities for children with disabilities. We went there with fans and our staffs to feed them, get them to take baths, place them in bed, celebrate their birthday, read them fairy tales, and sing songs to them etc.
■ What kind of volunteer activity would you like to do as B.A.P?
Himchan: I want to present a school in Africa as B.A.P.
Bang Yongguk: We have already built a school in Cambodia, but we think it is our fans who made this happen. We want to continue doing good deeds around the world.

(Original Japansese text: Kiyori Matsumoto, English translation: Nanase Yamaguchi）

B.A.P LIVE ON EARTH 2014 CONTINENT TOUR JAPAN ATTACK
【Date】　　　　　　　　　　　【Venue】
4 June 2014 　 　Fukuoka / Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel&Hall
5 June 2014 　 　Fukuoka / Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel&Hall
10 June 2014 Nagoya / Nagoya Congress Center Century Hall
11 June 2014 Nagoya / Nagoya Congress Center Century Hall
13 June 2014 Osaka / Osaka International Convention Center
14 June 2014 Osaka / Osaka International Convention Center
15 June 2014 Osaka / Osaka International Convention Center
22 June 2014 Chiba / Makuhari Messe
【Ticket Price】￥8,800 (Tax Included)
* More details about these concerts will be announced soon.
* Every child, older than 6 years old, needs to buy a ticket.
* The children that have not yet entered primary school are not allowed.
【Tickets Sale Schedule】
■ Pre-sale Tickets
Operating Date：26 April 2014 ~
* Please see the detail on the websites of your ticket agency.
■ General Sale
17 May 2014 10:00AM