Singer WOODZ revealed a modern and cynical charm. WOODZ graced the October cover of fashion magazine Elle Man (ELLE MAN). Describing himself as "a person like a blank canvas who wants to express himself in diverse ways," he displayed a strong yet gentle charm throughout the photo shoot.
After the photo shoot, an interview was conducted. Asked whether he must have felt unreal as "Drowning" climbed back up most music charts during his military service, WOODZ said that "the officers and the military band as well as all the friends in the combined barracks congratulated me," adding, "I especially felt reality strongly at the PX. The PX aunties asked for autographs."
About a memorable episode from his service, he said, "I became close while sharing a room in the same unit with NCT Jae-hyun, and I remember laughing with my barracks friends while trading jokes like, 'Who is that person on TV? I don't know him,' and 'Is that your younger sibling?' when we occasionally appeared on TV."
Mentioning "Smashing Concrete," which was released in July as a visualizer video, he said, "I made that song while on military leave," adding, "I savored the feeling of starting again. When filming the visualizer, many barriers to revealing myself were broken down. Approaching it with a 'so what if they laugh' attitude made it more comfortable and resulted in a satisfying outcome."
He also spoke about the mindset he refuses to lose while making music, saying, "Honesty. I think an ordinary daily life to me can be a very special experience for someone else. Therefore, a habit of speaking honestly seems important." Asked about his album concept as he ambitiously prepares his next album, he said, "I learned that approaching things confidently with a humble heart is cooler than shrinking back," adding, "I'm working hard on it with the keyword 'cool.'"
WOODZ is appearing on MBC variety program 'Hangout with Yoo' in the '80's Seoul Gayoje' segment.
[Photo] Provided by Elle Korea.
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