Lay shares feelings for fans in "THE STAR" gravure, expresses love for stage, passion for acting, and desire to do good for supporters.
May/12/2024 12:26
EXO's Lay conveyed his feelings to the fans. Lay expressed intense male beauty and free charm simultaneously in a gravure for the fashion magazine "THE STAR" with the theme "Switch On." In an interview conducted with the gravure, he revealed his thoughts, saying, "I was happy to be active in Korea after a long time, and many good memories came back, which was very enjoyable. I really wanted to meet the fans in Korea." Lay, who carried out activities in Korea with his solo song "Psychic," expressed his love for the stage, saying, "I was really happy to show my figure on a music program stage with many memories." He then revealed an episode on stage, saying, "At the end of the music program stage, there is an ending pose. I had to turn around at the right timing, but I couldn't do it for a long time. It was harder than I thought, and I ended up laughing." Lay mentioned "fan love" as the secret to the energy that allowed him to challenge various fields from music activities to acting and girl group development. He expressed his sincerity, saying, "Because I was loved by many fans, I have so many unforgettable good memories. So, to all those who support and love me, I want to do more good things for them." He also showed his passion for acting, saying, "I continue to read scripts and have meetings with directors. I really like realistic genres. I want to incorporate acting that tells stories that ooze out from daily life." Lastly, when asked about the most authentic moment for himself, Lay said, "It's when things don't change even as time passes." He then mentioned "obsession" as his own charm, adding, "Even if someone tries to stop or interfere, I will definitely do what I want."
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