I listen to a lot of religion-based music, culturally rich music. Ethnic and world music. Music from Latin America has been influencing me in particular.
I can try new genres because I know there are fans who will always be there to support what I would like to pursue.
I always want to be the person that's able to try something new.
I want to make a good impact on the K-pop music world.
I wanted to break the idea of what male performers are supposed to show, what performances girl groups are supposed to show. I really wanted to break those labels, showing that dance is a form of art.
If makeup highlights and empowers my unique appeal, why not use it?
The synergy created from clothing, hair, and makeup combined is truly amazing, so makeup has been, is, and will be a key factor in establishing my identity as an artist.
For me, I think there is no absolute standard on masculinity.
I always imagine, and try to be on the lookout, for new things, for references that can inspire me creatively so I can showcase things that people haven't done before or that are new.
I'm always thinking about what my identity is.
I want to express myself but, at the same time, still be special and different.
Recording and performing 'Replay' was a learning process throughout, as we focused on the details.
I really want to go on a tour in the U.S.
The memories of my time with Jonghyun are precious to me. He's like family to me, so I will never forget him and I will always keep him in my heart.
I've been in SHINee for 10 years, so starting a new team almost felt like getting a different job. I was excited; it felt so fresh, like a new start. To be honest, I thought the project was going to get cancelled when I first heard about it, so SuperM has a special place in my heart.
I liked Bruno Mars from way back before he even debuted. I thought he had a beautiful voice and became a huge fan after listening to his first album.
All the songs are good, but 'Press Your Number' was fixed to be my favorite song from the beginning.
I don't want to compare SuperM to any of the other groups.
I wanted to write a song that can comfort you, and make you feel like I take you to 'Heaven.'
For the 'Heaven' stage, the dancers and I don't use wires so we are slowly slipping down the stage if you see us up close.
