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Pop duo has fun in wonderland
With their unique formula of light-hearted pop melodies and glossy love ballads, Four-Mod have won a special place in the hearts of Thai teens. Since their debut in 2005, the pop duo — 22-year-old Sakolrat Woraurai (Four) and 17-year-old Chutimon Chairat (Mod) — have been radio favourites who always stand out from the pack.
After the success of last year's album, Wooo!, the girls took a temporary break from music to pursue other activities. Four launched her acting career in the film Dream Team last April, and October will see the release of Mod's new comedy movie, co-starring heartthrob Film Rattapoom.
The airwaves are ready for the return of the spunky twosome. Their amusement park-themed fourth album, Four Mod in Wonderland, is a new soundtrack to the lives of delirious young popsters.
Student Weekly recently chatted with the pair about their new album, their four years of friendship and their lives in and out of Four Mod.
STUDENT WEEKLY What does your wonderland look like?
FOUR It's a magical, dreamlike place, full of colours and boxes of presents. It's a bit like Disneyland.
MOD Yes. With huge pieces of cake, too!
STUDENT WEEKLY What can we expect from the new album?
FOUR It has touches of disco, electro and '80s sounds. Most of the lyrics are about love and relationships, but in a really positive way. There are no painful heartbreak songs or anything like that.
STUDENT WEEKLY Your costumes hav always been eye-catching. What are the latest ones like?
FOUR Just like in our new videos, our look has a really cute and girly fusion of styles. My dress is like a puffy skirt that a fairytale princess would wear.
MOD My outfit is a vest and short denim jeans. I also have high-heeled boots, almost like cowboy boots, but cuter.
STUDENT WEEKLY Many girls change their image to be more mature and sexy after a few albums. Do you plan to stick with the innocent, girly look?
FOUR We've never thought of being sexy singers. Everybody knows our style. We’re just like ordinary girls, but with a few cute gimmicks added.
MOD We're definitely more grown up now, but that shows in our singing ability and stage performance rather than our fashion style.
Four takes control
While the name "Sakolrat Woraurai" is probably unfamiliar to many, the nickname "Four", one half of the duo "Four-Mod", will probably help most people realize who NJ is talking to this issue. A successful singer, Four is now also a popular actor with her new movie "Dream Team" hitting screen across the country. So how is life treating her?
Your new movie is about kids. Do you like kids?
Four: Well working with them is fun but I couldn't stay with them all the time. I love playing with kids but I can't live with them for too long. I used to stay with my nephew for a day. It's pretty bad because as an adult you have to dedicate yourself to youngsters, but that's not really for me.
How do you feel about youngsters dropping out of education to pursue a career in the entertainment industry?
Four: Actually, I did it. Handling everything at the same time isn't easy. I used to study and work but i finally decided to quit because i was so tired all the time. Choosing only one priority and doing your best is easiest.
So is it worth losing all your precious school memories?
Four: Yes because I have had the opportunity to meet different kinds of people, live a new lifestyle and make money at the same time. (Smiles)
How do you feel when people criticize Four-Mod's sexy image?
Four: It's only job: this kind of image sells. Sure we could wear overcoats while singing but our CD sales wouldn't be the same. But we know the limit: we are not committing a serious crime. Anyway, our stage outfits are nothing like our daily clothes.
How do you feel about music reality shows?
Four: They work and it gives the audience a chance to see the exhaustive process. People might think we (Four-Mod) came this far just because of our good looks but it's not true. We had to practice so hard, just like the contestants on a reality show.
Would you dare to start a relationship?
Four: Yes. (Laughs) The world is now open wide and many guys just happen to be gay. if I found the right man, why should I let him go? However, it should start from friendship.
Your have admitted that English wasn't your favorite subject, so what would you do if you fell for 'Foreigner' guy?
Four: I would have to learn sign language. (Laughs) Seriously, if this was the case, I'd have to adjust and so would he. Adaptation is needed for lovers to maintain a relationship but you should not change yourself. I'd never change for anyone.
Are you bored of being asked the same questions again and again?
Four: Sure, but that's a part of my job. I know it's for my own benefit. It's like singing the same songs for years, which I also have to do. I chose this way, so I have to accept the results. That's all.
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