South Korean singer-actor Xiumin talks about his first journey to India, want to work within the nation, and the recognition of Okay-pop style and his band EXO
Indian followers of South Korean singer-actor Xiumin had been pleasantly shocked when he greeted them in Hindi with the phrases “Meri aashiqui tum hello ho” (a reference to a preferred observe from the 2013 movie Aashiqui 2) on the Okay-City Pageant in Mumbai a few weeks again.
Xiumin on his India journey(Photograph: Instagram)
The artiste was visibly enthusiastic about his first journey to the nation: “I by no means imagined being in India. However now that I’m right here, I’m excited to fulfill my followers.”
Ask the 34-year-old if he plans to pursue work in India, and he’s fast to say: “I might be honoured to do any movie collaboration in India. I feel lots of my Indian followers would really like it.”
Discussing the hovering reputation of Okay-pop, Xiumin notes that it’s the senior artistes who deserve credit score for making it a thriving style: “Due to them, Okay-pop is understood internationally at the moment. Growth in know-how and social media have additionally contributed to its progress and recognition.”
When not making music, Xiumin — who’s a member of Okay-pop boy band EXO — will get busy as an actor. He has been a part of dramas equivalent to Falling for Do Jeon (2015) and Boss-dol Mart (2023). Which occupation does he discover more durable to navigate? “I’m a singer, so I really feel very comfy when I’m in that zone. As an actor, I really feel there are plenty of challenges, and I’m making an attempt my greatest,” he concludes.
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