Fashion magazines Singles Korea and Singles Japan selected musician and actor Hwang Min-hyun as the April cover star and released exclusive photo shoots and an interview. On the day of the shoot, staff reportedly burst into exclamations at Hwang Min-hyun's trademark no-frills poses and camera-dominating visuals. Critics say the depth of a 15-year veteran's experience was captured in each shot of the photo shoot.
"In an instant I was back to that day"… reunion of Wanna One after seven years
In this interview, Hwang Min-hyun gave candid impressions of the Wanna One reunion reality program Wanna One-go, drawing attention. He said he worried, noting "I thought everyone must have tasted the bitterness of society by now, so I was worried whether we could be as rowdy as before," while also saying "It really was 'right away.' Surprisingly, we didn't change. It felt like we instantly returned to that day," vividly conveying the emotion of the reunion.
On the bond with the members he worked with, he said, "That period was when we received the most spotlight and love, and because it was such a fleeting time it seems more unforgettable," stirring fans' nostalgia. He also said, "I am always open to activities with NU'EST and Wanna One," raising expectations for future activities.
Solo single 'Truth' comeback after discharge… "Fans were always with me"
About his first solo single 'Truth,' released after completing 1 year and 9 months of military service, Hwang Min-hyun said, "It contains stories about the fans who waited. I wanted to convey the message that even if we couldn't be together, we were always with them."
Drama 'Study Group' season 2 appearance followed by desire to transform his acting
Currently confirmed to appear in the TVing original series Study Group season 2 and in the middle of filming, Hwang Min-hyun previewed that "the action scale has become much bigger." Having left a strong impression in season 1 as the character Yoon Ga-min and predicting another "career-defining" role, he did not hide his appetite to transform as an actor. His remark, "I want to try playing a psychopathic villain in a Netflix original. I want to completely break the image of being upright and like a model student," is expected to become a topic among fans.
Seoul·Tokyo fan meetings sold out… in March, Hwang Min-hyun's heyday began again
Following Seoul last month, Hwang Min-hyun also successfully completed fan meetings in Tokyo on the 4th and 5th of this month. The total of six performances across Seoul and Tokyo sold out well in advance, proving steadfast ticket power and the strength of his fandom even after military service. Solo comeback, Wanna One reunion, next project confirmed, sellouts of domestic and overseas fan meetings. In March, Hwang Min-hyun is unfolding a full-fledged heyday after returning from the military with a denser and firmer series of moves than ever.
The deeper story of Hwang Min-hyun, who marks his 15th year since debut this year, can be found in Singles' April issues in Korea and Japan.<
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