[Exclusive]Sung-min, Reunites with Fans After 10-Year Hiatus: "It Would Be a Lie to Say It Wasn't Hard" [Hanbok Interview ①]

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• Singer Sung-min Transforms into Trot Artist in Hanbok Interview

Singer Sung-min shared his feelings upon reuniting with fans after a 10-year hiatus.

In an interview conducted at the StarNews building in Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to celebrate Chuseok, Sung-min expressed his deep affection for his fans.

Debuting in the music industry as a member of the group Super Junior in 2005, Sung-min received immense love for numerous hit songs. He later married musical actress Kim Sa-eun in 2014, transitioned to a solo singer in 2019, and officially debuted as a trot artist in 2023.

Regarding his plans for the upcoming Chuseok holiday, Sung-min said, "Although I've been very busy lately, my parents-in-law miss my son, Do-yun, so I think I'll go visit them. Actually, when we go to our home or my wife's family, it's comfortable because my parents take care of playing with the grandchildren." He added this with a smile.

He continued, "I've released and am promoting the song 'God-saeng' (Perfect Life). When writing this song, I pondered what truly constitutes a well-lived life. It wasn't anything extraordinary; simply eating well, playing well, resting well, and working hard—that is God-saeng, isn't it? I hope everyone can also spend their Chuseok holiday in a simple and comfortable way, without overcomplicating things."

Additionally, meeting diverse overseas fans was one of Sung-min's major goals this year, so he is currently spending busy times with his fans. He held a solo fan meeting in Tokyo, Japan, last month and will continue the momentum at another event in Osaka, Japan, on the 17th of next month.

Reuniting with overseas fans after a long time, Sung-min said, "Meeting overseas fans for the first time in 10 years made me very nervous. I was worried because we hadn't been together for so long, but I was truly grateful to see them still cheering for me. Since it's been a while since we met, I put in considerable effort to show you my improved self."

He further stated, "I call my fans 'friends.' They are friends in life. Some of my fans from elementary school are now married. Like the character '인' (person), my relationship with my friends is one where we lean on each other comfortably." He revealed his unique affection for his fans.

Sung-min has successfully overcome a long 10-year hiatus, satisfying his thirst for the stage. Reflecting on this period, he said, "It would be a lie to say it wasn't hard. There were times when I wondered if I should give up everything and choose another career, and there were also periods where I simply enjoyed rest with an 'oh well' attitude. All those times have become great assets for me today."

He added, "Just as flowers bloom beautifully after enduring difficult times, I believe my music has developed somewhat because of the hardships I've faced. There were moments when I considered giving up on music, but singing is what I've done until now, what I'm most confident in, and what brings me the greatest happiness, so I couldn't give it up." He expressed his deep love for the stage and music.

He concluded, "I am approaching this with the heart of a newcomer. Although group activities lasted quite a long time, performing solo on stage hasn't been that long. Since switching to trot singing, I've realized how much I lack. I want to become a singer who is told 'I want to hear your songs again.'"

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