Changmin opens up about his name on "Knowing Bros" in Korea, while Yunho adds a surprising twist to its meaning.
January/14/2024 11:41
Changmin of Tohoshinki revealed his honest feelings about his name. On the 13th, Yunho and Changmin appeared as guests on the 416th episode of JTBC's "Knowing Bros" in Korea. On this day, Changmin confessed, "Honestly, I'm almost in my 40s. It's a bit awkward and troublesome to say 'Hello, I'm the strongest (Chegan) Changmin' to my young friends." He nodded at the speculation that people might confuse him with "Che-shi" and said, "When I pass by the neighborhood, I'm often greeted with 'Nice to meet you, Mr. Che Changmin'." He also mentioned being mistaken for "Yuno Yunho of BIGBANG" at times. Changmin couldn't hide his surprise at how nothing seemed to fit even after living in the city for 10 years. Still, he tried to conclude, "It's because of this stage name that we can shine." However, Yunho suddenly said, "The meaning of 'Changmin' is 'become the strongest in the music industry.' It's next to Yuno Yunho (stage name). It means 'You should know that you've become the strongest in the music industry.'" Changmin laughed and said, "I don't know what that means, but it's too embarrassing! My name is like being attached to a baseball team!"
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