Xiumin had a very specific reason for picking SM Entertainment.
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As a guest on tvN‘s talk show Life Bar, EXO Xiumin confessed that when he was in high school, he never really thought of pursuing a career as a singer.
He said, "I was originally preparing to take the entrance exam for a Physical Education college. I only sang as a hobby".
Xiumin wasn’t even going to go, but he was convinced by his friend to follow him to the SM Entertainment auditions.
"One day, my friend asked me to go with him to SM auditions. I asked ‘is it ok for me to audition? I’m not that good.’ He told me that SM doesn’t just look for skill, but also potential so it's okay. He told me I was SM’s style".
Sadly, his friend did not pass the auditions. But Xiumin was grateful for the persuasion!
"I went to the audition with my friend. But they only called my number for the interview process, and told everyone else to leave. If it wasn’t for my friend, I couldn’t have debuted with SM. Even now, I am sorry to him and grateful".
Xiumin then shared what made him join SM Entertainment after the auditions.
And the reason is, "I joined SM Entertainment because of TVXQ".
Xiumin revealed that he was a huge TVXQ fan, and he really looked up to them!
Xiumin shared, "Changmin-hyung is my favorite senior. When I first met TVXQ, I froze. I wanted to obey everything they said. They were like gods to me".
Changmin, who was also a guest on the show, expressed his gratitude to his junior.
Changmin has shared, "EXO is a group that is taking the world by storm. To have a person like that dream of becoming a singer because of us (TVXQ), it really is an honor. I am thankful because it feels like I helped a young man find his dream".
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Xiumin Expresses His Affection For EXO In Latest Pictorial With Allure Magazine
Xiumin was chosen as the cover model for the January issue of Allure Korea magazine, where he talked about his love for his team EXO.
The cover of the January issue of Allure Korea, a fashion lifestyle magazine, was unveiled on December 17, showing Xiumin as the main character. Xiumin had a photo shoot a day after he was discharged from the military. "He used various props such as hats and flowers freely to complete the perfect shots, as well as overwhelming the atmosphere at the scene with different eyes and poses every cut."
In a short interview at the studio, Xiumin said, "I just feel like I'm discharged from the military when I start working. I couldn't sleep because I was excited about the photo shoot schedule," he said, expressing his feelings. When asked what fans meant to him during his military service, "It's really reassuring to have someone waiting for you. At the same time, I felt responsible for paying back my fans. I will continue to work hard in the future."
In addition, he shared, "EXO is a team that not only members but also managers, staff, and fans are made together. In this regard, I am proud of my team. There is nothing I cannot do when I have my people," he said, expressing his special affection for EXO.
The images of Xiumin will be available in the January issue of Allure, and video interviews will be released on Allure's YouTube channel and SNS.
