#ming 24

Q: How did your day start today?

Minho: These days, I start my day by checking my sleep quality. I don’t always realize it while I’m asleep, but it feels good to check afterward. When I get a good night's sleep and work out, my condition improves significantly. So, I worked out hard again today.

Q: Wow! You exercised right before coming to the shoot?

Minho: Yes! That’s why I feel great. (Laughs)

Q: You’re truly an icon of "self-care." 2024 is ending. How was this year for you?

Minho: The thing I'm most proud of this year is successfully wrapping up SHINee’s 16th-anniversary concert with the members. Also, I was so happy that many people enjoyed the drama Family X Melo during the first half of the year. Currently, I’m meeting audiences through the play Waiting for Waiting for Godot, and with my first solo full-length album coming soon, the remainder of 2024 is packed and busy. I’m really enjoying it all. (Smiles)

Q: After successfully finishing the SHINee concert tour, you’re now preparing for your first solo concert. How does that feel?

Minho: I feel lucky in a way. Since I’m doing my solo concert later than most, I’ve accumulated various experiences and skills, as well as sides of myself that I haven't shown on stage before. So, I’m preparing for the concert with a fresh approach, and I'm excited to show my charm to the fullest.

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