EXO's Xiumin Talks About Preparing For His First Musical Role And Receiving Help From SHINee's Onew

EXO’s Xiumin recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming army musical “Return: The Promise of the Day” (literal title)!

On September 24, “Return: The Promise of the Day” held a press conference at Bluesquare iMarket Hall in Seoul.

During the event, Xiumin shared his honest feelings about appearing in the musical, saying, “When it comes to vocalization, I’m still studying, and the production crew members are helping me out a lot too. I’m trying my best.”

The singer later talked about SHINee’s Onew, who was also cast in the musical. He revealed, “Onew, who is my senior in age, as a singer, and in the military, is teaching me a lot of things one by one, so I’m able to rely on him. Thanks to him, I was able to practice comfortably.”

Xiumin also commented, “I was working hard [as an EXO member] up until my enlistment, so after I enlisted, I thought, ‘Let’s pause and set aside the work I’ve done [until now].’ However, by the seventh week of training, I wanted to perform really badly. I had a desire to perform, and there was a great opportunity just in time, so I auditioned [for the musical].”

“Return: The Promise of the Day” is an original army musical that deals with the topic of excavating the remains of the heroic soldiers who sacrificed themselves to protect their country during the Korean War. The musical begins with war veteran Seung Ho wandering around the mountains of the Dabu neighborhood in search of the remains of his comrades who died in combat. Scenes of the present day Seung Ho, who returns to find his fellow soldiers, as well as the the young Seung Ho who fought during the Korean War, will alternate throughout the musical.

SHINee’s Onew and EXO’s Xiumin will take on the role of the young Seung Ho.

The musical also stars VIXX‘s N, Lee Jae Kyoon, Kim Min Suk, Jo Kwon, Go Eun Sung, Yoon Ji Sung, and INFINITE’s Sungyeol and Sunggyu.

“Return: The Promise of the Day” is scheduled to run from October 22 to December 1 at Olympic Park’s Woori Art Hall in Seoul.

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