"Wearing hanbok makes me look like a Korean person"... Special Chuseok for Tempest's Hanbin, originally from Vietnam [hanbok Interview ②]

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Hanbin shared stories about his special Chuseok in Korea. As someone originally from Vietnam, he expressed his wish to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace while wearing hanbok and also recalled memories of the holiday season back home in Vietnam.

Hanbin stated that as a K-pop artist of Vietnamese origin, he feels a unique sense of responsibility and pride. He said, "I want to become an excellent artist and be a senior who opens paths for those dreaming in Vietnam. First, I must work hard. I feel proud."

He especially recalled the moment he held his first solo concert in Vietnam, conveying its special significance. At that time, his parents and friends were also present at the venue.

Hanbin reminisced, "I held my first solo concert in Vietnam, and my parents and friends came. I felt a lot there. I felt very proud about performing on stage in our country. I thought a lot about working hard."

He continued, "I wondered when someone like me would get the chance to be Vietnamese," revealing his sense of responsibility that he must pave the way first.

Hanbin, who has been quietly forging his own path in the unfamiliar land of Korea, is now experiencing new cultures as a K-pop artist and expanding his field of activity. This Chuseok, he personally wore hanbok to experience the Korean holiday in a special way.

Hanbin shared his impressions: "Hanbok was an outfit I really wanted to wear. When I saw people wearing hanbok in Vietnam, I thought it was such a beautiful dress. Wearing it for Chuseok made me so happy and excited."

He added, "I thought I should take many photos. It fit me better than I expected. I want to show it to fans quickly. I want to wear it often every year," and also expressed his affection for hanbok by saying, "I want to shoot a pictorial wearing hanbok and take pictures in various places. Especially, I really want to go to Gyeongbokgung Palace and take photos there."

The feelings when wearing ao dai, the traditional Vietnamese outfit, and hanbok were also different. Hanbin said, "When I wear ao dai, I feel very much like a Vietnamese person, and when I wear hanbok, I feel like a Korean person. Both have different charms, and they suited me well, so I was very happy." He added, "As a Korean artist, it is proud and gratifying that hanbok suits me well."

He also recalled memories of 'Tet Trung Thu', the Vietnamese holiday similar to Korea's Chuseok. The first thing that came to Hanbin's mind was the moon cake he ate with his family.

He said, "I remember moon cakes. I want to eat them with green tea and talk with my family. They contain various ingredients such as meat or beans inside. I really want to eat them." He also shared, "I recently went back to Vietnam but couldn't buy any. I regret it so much. I definitely want to buy and eat some."

Thinking of holidays in both Korea and Vietnam, when Hanbin looked at the full moon this Chuseok, he first mentioned his wish for his solo activities.

Hanbin said, "I hope my solo activities go well. I hope everyone can overcome their tired days. If they see my performance, they might smile. I really hope they listen." He also shared, "I really want to reach number one on the charts. I also want to spend a lot of happy and healthy memories with my fans."

Beyond solo activities, Hanbin's biggest goal is to become an artist who remains active for a long time and gives strength to people. He stated, "I think being a singer suits me well. I want to be an artist who can remain active for a very long time. That is my biggest goal. I want to be an artist who helps others and inspires people when they see me."

He especially expressed his desire to stay with young fans for a long time. Hanbin said, "There are young fans who told me, 'When I grow up, I will definitely come to see you.' I also want to be active for a very long time so that I can watch them grow. I want to take good care of my health and remain active for a very long time."

To achieve these goals, Hanbin said he wants to spend more time with fans and appear on various stages during the remaining period of 2026. He expressed his expectations: "I want to wrap up this solo activity well and spend good times with my fans. I also want to perform at many end-of-year stages," adding, "I really want to perform at Waterbomb, university festivals, and other end-of-year events."

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