.*•. — HOPE AND TRUST

      CONNECTIONS ARE PIVOTAL in an industry as competitive as theirs. with connections, fame is accomplished furthermore, and recognition, therefore, follows. with more recognition, more work is available, especially with brands in search of models and ambassadors. it’s something minwoo learned early on within the industry, when he was new to the whole experience; however, now as a senior idol in a group highly recognized around the world, he was the one that newer additions to the industry wanted to meet. often, he was cautious, but minwoo is an open person always eager to meet people. a bright smile and warm persona. that’s how he would like to be treated; therefore, he treats everyone as so. examining the younger male, he nods and smiles. he, too, often walks about getting lost, unaware of why they walked so far to begin with. “i just needed to get some fresh air. i live in the neighborhood as well, so it’s not too bad. since we are both out so late, would you want to join me for a late snack? maybe somewhere less popular since we need to be careful with the public.”

      HE WAS AWARE of how strict dimensions can be as a company toward their groups. a number of his friends are under the company, and often he is to listen to the tales they share of the strict conducts enforced. bc was not easy on KNIGHT, especially not after the many scandals that has occurred. he also knows the company is strict on CHARM, wanting the group to be perfect in order to not repeat the same mistakes his own group committed. in general, minwoo has come to the realization that all companies are strict with their groups. after all, they have spent a lot of money hoping the group will become successful in order to get their money back. they needed every idol to be perfect. watching the younger male eat his food, he shook his head, waving a hand. “i already ate with a friend. don’t worry about me, buddy. eat your food,” he leans to reach for a water bottle and drink. “i know we all have the obligation to be perfect, but just remember you need to rest as well. don’t be too hard on yourself. UNITY is doing an amazing job, so i don’t think you have a lot to worry about.”

@fmdnamsoo

      WHEN HE ORIGINALLY MET THE OTHER MALE, he was younger and someone minwoo did not spend too much time with considering the age gap and difference of lifestyle. minwoo was much wilder beforehand, attending to nightlife culture on a regular, and when he could not go out, he was in the dorm drinking more than he probably should. however, just as max turned an age he was able to drink, minwoo shifted his focus and no longer drinks as much. that’s why he did not bring any soju. “yes, believe it or not, i did bring you food. you have to eat and not get so skinny, yeah? your fans don’t want to see you get sick.” he doubts that will be a concern with max, but he still worries about everyone in the industry. “i brought you water, silly. i already brought you one thing you shouldn’t have at this hour, so be more appreciative.” he chuckles in tease, placing the meal in front of the other, then taking out bottles of water. “have you been working hard?”

“it gets better.”

“i mean … namsoo ( @fmdnamsoo ) is pretty cute, huh? he’s handsome, kind, passionate, charming, and just beautiful. so, he’s my pick.”

 “you think jaejin is hot? i’m kidding. he’s a good looking man, and he’s also tall which is a plus. but, i mean, yeah, he’s a good friend, and i enjoy hanging out with him all of the time. there’s never a dull moment. true love? it’s true when we are both too afraid to let go.”

“i’m going to go with critical beauty mostly because it’s kind of underrated, but also because i loved all the colors incorporated into our wardrobe for the stages.”

“to be honest, i compare myself to everyone. every rapper in the industry, especially. it’s a bad habit of mine, but also a good one? i just like learning from everyone.”

“i am actually very proud of both duri ( @durifmd ) and namwoo ( @fmdnamwoo ). for duri, he has just done so well with his solo career. for namwoo, i’m proud of how well he has done despite having been thrusted into the industry at such a young age. he has done very well, and i’m proud of our maknae. with a misconception, well i think people believe i give up too easily and run off to problems. that’s not true at all.”

“not myself? well damn … i’ll go with both guanyu ( @fmdguanyu ) and duri ( @durifmd ). they are beautiful both inside and out.”

“i want to be more involved with the fashion industry. i’ll also like to be more comfortable with myself.”

“moving to seoul.”

“i hope that in ten years i can love myself more. i know that sounds so depressing and cheesy, but i mean … it’s truly something i wish for myself. besides that, though, i also hope to have a more stable solo career. maybe even have a clothing line and more in line with fashion? that would be a dream come true … to have a fashion line. i would also like to walk a runway even though i’m considered short for a guy. as for the scandals, i can’t resent them for it because i got into major shit as well. sometimes we can’t help it. it’s all on media, so i don’t blame my group members.”