EXO-K interview for Heraldm (SEHUN)

“I’m very shy with strangers but once we get closer, I have the kind of personality to go until the end. I’m the mischievious style who likes to joke a lot. Haha. I’m a special case because I was offered to join SM during my 6th year of elementary school through street casting but I rejected it and
then during my 2nd year of middle school I passed the audition and got in. I started my trainee life then.”


“Rather than rivals, I want to become like Shinhwa seniors. I want us to become a long lasting group that will continue to promote even after 10 years. That’s why we talk a lot to each other.”

source: heraldm

and this is bonus picture for you guys :3 

 

[TRANS] 120511 EXO-K Interview with ‘The Star’

We don’t know what kind of super powers they’ve developed, but EXO-K, who pulls out the souls of audiences whenever they go on stage, pursues a performance and live that is close to perfect. The more you listen, the more you get addicted to the title song, ‘MAMA,’ and to let people know about their concept as a new star from an alien planet, they plan to stick to a mysterious image for the time being.

“Because we are still rookies, we are still unsatisfied with our preparation for appearing on variety shows. Also, because our principal occupation is a musician, we think it is important to first get accepted by the population with our performance and music.” – Suho

Throughout the 100 days of promotion, the initial explosive used to introduce EXO, they displayed the team’s motive and each member’s individual abilities. Although because the ‘idol noble family,’ SM Entertainment heart and soul was put into producing this boy group and they had the greatest promotion, the mental pressure was very big, through this, they joined together and exhausted themselves with practice, so you can see the result as they are being praised for showing the best performances.

One of the unique points of EXO is that each member possesses a superpower. With Suho (water), Baekhyun (light), Chanyeol (fire), Kai (teleportation), Sehun (wind), and D.O (earth), each member has a power that matches with their individual images, and it looks like they all are satisfied.

“If you watch the teasers, you’ll know, but I was the first to introduce with the teasers, and searched out the other members with my teleportation. Using my superpower teleportation, I joined the members together as one. (Then when else do you use your power?) We cannot tell you how our endless superpowers are used, but please anticipate it” – Kai

After knowing about their superpowers, how would it be if they used them on SBS variety show <Running Man>? At this question, they paused for a moment. EXO-K, as expected, picked the <Running Man> as the variety program that they want to appear on.

All the members are very active. They also like running around. (We went to see EXO-K’s superpowers used on a <Running Man> special) Yes, we also want to develop our superpowers on <Running Man> (laughter)”

The EXO-K members, who were very respectful and spoke very reasonably during the photoshoot and waiting times, decreased their amount of speech in front of the camera and made mistakes, showing their younger sides. Of course, out of them, there is a witty member that has a responsiveness with the speed of light that makes you say “Yes! That’s it!” and slap your knees.

“I think Chanyeol and Baekhyun will do well on variety shows, and Sehun and Suho will do well in acting. The two of us (Kai + D.O) can stay at home and cook (laughter).” – Kai

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It is a lie to say that they don’t want to get first place on a music program and win the rookie award at the end of the year. That’s because any rookie group would place their goals there. Rather than figurative or special plans, EXO-K wants to be like their company seniors who are a step faster in improving with the fast trends. They have a certainty that after that, they can attempt at acting or variety shows.

“I played instruments in the past, but since I am a dance singer, I am focusing on dance practice. After establishing my location in EXO-K, I want to try to practice instruments again and attempt at composing and writing lyrics” (Chanyeol)

“If I have the chance, I want to do both acting and variety shows. I want to try doing everything, as a so-called univeral artist.” (Baekhyun)

In a unique star story, ‘The Star’ (www.the-star.co.kr), you can see EXO-K’s HD interview on May 11^th, and an interview comment event will open, with prizes including hand-autographed on-the-spot photos (6 people) and <MAMA> mini posters (6 people). The period is the coming 11^th through the 17^th. Winners will be revealed on the 18^th.

Source: The Star

Translated by Grace Park @ CXO

EXO-K’s Kai, Se Hun, and Baek Hyun Flaunt Their Six-Packs for the Summer

EXO-K members, Kai, Se Hun, and Baek Hyun revealed their photos from the Calvin Klein Jeans summer shoot, and we have to admit the boys look smokin′ hot!

In the photos, unlike the fierce and powerful looks they show on stage, the members portrayed a more laid-back and calmer image under the sun and at the beach, embracing the road trip theme.

With Calvin Klein Jean’s summer items of ice-washed denim, a lighter-material color denim, and vintage shirts, the EXO-K members completely pulled off the young and trendy, romantic look of the summer.

Escaping their busy schedules in the city for the photo shoot, the EXO-K members were all smiles and were friendly with all the members of the staff.

This photo shoot, featuring Kai, Se Hun, and Baek Hyun will be officially revealed in the June issue of GQ and Vogue Girl

EXO Member Profile

1. Leader Suho

Birth Name: Kim Joon Myun
Hangul Name: 김준면
Hanja Name: 金俊綿
Stage Name: Su Ho (수호)
Date of Birth: May 22, 1991
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Family: Father, Mother, Big Brother
Height: 173 cm
Blood Type: AB
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist
Skils: Acting, Golf
Facts: The first EXO member to become an S.M. Entertainment trainee. Appeared in HaHaHa song CF with DBSK/TVXQ. He’s also known as the second Choi Siwon.
Casted: 2006 S.M. Casting System
Introduced as EXO: February 15, 2012

2. Baekhyun

Birth Name: Byun Baek Hyun
Hangul Name: 변백현
Hanja Name: 卞白賢
Stage Name: Baek Hyun (백현)
Date of Birth: May 6, 1992
Birthplace: Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Position: Lead Vocalist
Skils: Hapkido, Piano
Height: 174 cm
Facts: He was appeared in SNSD-TTS Twinkle Music Video
Casted: 2011 S.M. Casting System
Introduced as EXO: January 30, 2012

3. Chanyeol

Birth Name: Park Chan Yeol
Hangul Name: 박찬열
Hanja Name: 朴燦烈
Stage Name: Chan Yeol (찬열)
Date of Birth: November 27, 1992
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 185 cm
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
Skills: Instrument (Guitar, Drum, Bass, African Drum), Rap, Acting
Blood Type: A
Education: Hyundai Chungun High School
Facts: Appeared in HaHaHa song CF with DBSK/TVXQ. He was appeared in SNSD’s Genie MV (Japanese Version) and SNSD-TTS Twinkle Music Video.
Casted: 2008 S.M. Casting System
Introduced as EXO: February 23, 2012

4. D.O

Birth Name: Do Kyung Soo
Hangul Name: 도경수
Hanja Name: 度慶洙
Stage Name: D.O. (디오)
Date of Birth: January 12, 1993
Birthplace: Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Position: Main Vocalist
Skils: Singing, Beatbox
Height: 173 cm
Casted: 2010 S.M. Casting System
Introduced as EXO: January 30, 2012

5. Kai

Birth Name: Kim Jong In
Hangul Name: 김종인
Hanja Name: 金鐘仁
Stage Name: Kai (카이)
Date of Birth: January 14, 1994
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Lead Rapper
Height: 182 cm
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Family: Father, Mother, 2 Older Sisters
Skills: Ballet, jazz, hip hop, popping, locking dances
Facts: Appeared in HaHaHa song CF with DBSK/TVXQ. He’s a friend of SHINee’s Taemin as mentioned in SHINee World. First revealed through the SM Orchestra section at SBS Gayo Daejun 2011. Kai appeared in twelve more trailers movie of EXO. He was appeared in SNSD-TTS Twinkle Music Video.
Casted: 2007 S.M. Youth Best Competition
Introduced as EXO: December 23, 2011

6. Sehun

Birth Name: Oh Se Hoon
Hangul Name: 오세훈
Hanja Name: 吳世勛
Stage Name: Se Hun (세훈)
Date of Birth: April 12, 1994
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Position: Maknae, Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper
Height: 181 cm
Skills: Dancing, Acting
Facts: He’s a former ulzzang. He was appeared in SNSD-TTS Twinkle Music Video.
Casted: 2008 S.M. Casting System
Introduced as EXO: January 10, 2012

7. Xiu Min 

Xiu MinBirth Name: Kim Min Seok
Hangul Name: 김민석
Hanja Name: 金珉碩
Stage Name: Xiu Min (시우민)
Nickname: Lil’ Fattie
Date of Birth: March 26, 1990
Nationality: Korean
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Height: 173 cm
Skills: Taekwondo, Kendo
Facts: Won 2nd place on 2008 SM’s Everysing Contest
Casted: 2008 S.M. Everysing Contest
Introduced as EXO: January 26, 2012

8. Luhan 

Lu HanBirth Name: Lu Han
Chinese Name: 鹿晗
Pinyin: Lù Hán
Stage Name: Lu Han (루한))
Date of Birth: April 20, 1990
Birthplace: Haidian District, Beijing, China
Blood Type: O
Height: 178 cm
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Hometown: Beijing Haidian
Nationality: Chinese
Training Period: April 2009 – December 2011
Education: Beijing Shida Middle School, Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shi Yan School, Yonsei University as an exchange student, Seoul Institute of the Arts majoring in Applied Music
Hobbies & Interests: Animation, art, video games, computers, water sports, racket sports, nature sports, basketball, baseball, football, music, concerts/clubs, television, animals, travel, singing.
Fact: In 2008, He auditioned for JYP Entertainment’s global audition held in China but failed the audition. First revealed through the SM Orchestra section at SBS Gayo Daejun 2011.
Casted: 2010 S.M. Casting System
Introduced as EXO: December 27, 2011

9. Kris 

Birth Name: Li Jiaheng (李嘉恒 – Lǐ Jiāhéng)
Chinese Name: Wu Fan (吴凡 – Wú Fán)
English Name: Kevin Li / Kevin Wu
Stage Name: Kris (크리스)
Date of Birth: November 6, 1990
Birthplace: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Height: 187 cm
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
Facts: He enjoys reading books particularly self-improvement and inspirational. He also fluent in 4 languages (Mandarin, English, Korean, Cantonese). Kris made an appearance in an intermission video from the Taipei, Taiwan stop of the Girls’ Generation Tour in 2011.
Casted: 2007 S.M. Global Audition in Canada
Introduced as EXO: February 17, 2012

10. Lay

Birth Name: Zhang Yi Xing
Chinese Name: 张艺兴
Pinyin: Zhāng Yìxīng
Stage Name: Lay (레이)
Date of Birth: October 7, 1991
Birthplace: Changsha, Hunan, China
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist
Nationality: Chinese
Education: Hunan Normal University High School
Skills: Guitar, dancing, piano
Hobbies: Listening to music, sleeping in, playing computer
Specialty: Master language in Chinese and Korean
Facts: Appeared in 2005 3rd place Star Academy (Hunan Economic TV). Lay was a local child star in China, and made guest performances in various Chinese variety shows. In 2011, Lay briefly worked for SHINee in their concert tour as Jonghyun’s dance replacement.
Casted: 2008 S.M. Global Casting System
Introduced as EXO: January 17, 2012

11. Chen

Birth Name: Kim Jong Dae
Hangul Name: 김종대
Hanja Name: 金鐘大
Stage Name: Chen (첸)
Date of Birth: September 21, 1992
Nationality: Korean
Position: Main Vocalist
Height: 173 cm
Specialty: Singing, Piano
Facts: First revealed through the SM Orchestra section at SBS Gayo Daejun 2011
Casted: 2011 S.M. Casting System
Introduced as EXO: December 29, 2011

12. Tao

Birth Name: Huang Zi Tao
Chinese Name: 黄子韬
Pinyin: Huáng Zitāo
English Name: Edison Huang
Stage Name: Tao (타오)
Date of Birth: May 2, 1993
Birth Place: Qingdao, Shandong, China
Nationality: Chinese
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Position: Maknae, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Hobby: Singing, playing basketball, exercising
Specialties: martial artist, Wushu, knows English, Cantonese & Mandarin
Education: Humen Centre Primary School, Qindao Middle School, University of Hong Kong – Music
Favorite Idols: Edison Chen, MC HotDog, Jackie Chan, Bryant, Shawn Carter
Facts: When he stayed in Hong Kong, he won first place in a free style rapping competition. First revealed through the SM Orchestra section at SBS Gayo Daejun 2011. Loves blue color, Western food, basketball and black cat. His favorite music is hip hop and R&B. He’s also very conservative person.
Casted: 2011 S.M. Global Casting System
Introduced as EXO: December 27, 2011

[WEBSITE REPLIES] 120509 Xiumin’s Replies

[FAN] Oppa….. T_T I am so nervous T______T

I won the lottery for the Youngdeungpo fansign T_________T

I’ll run to you after school……. I love you T______T Euaaaah eauiehaiuhea

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

You’re really coming to see us??

I want to see you too~~ keke

What about tomorrow?

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[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Hello~

This is EXO-M’s dumpling !! Xiumin~

We couldn’t write messages yesterday

So I’ll be writing on the Korean fanboard

While Tao will leave messages on the Chinese one

I’ll read every single message you leave ! keke

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[FAN] I want to see you

What am I supposed to do T___T

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

If you come to see us then it’ll work~?? keke

You’ll always be welcome♥

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[FAN] I can’t focus on my homework because of you oppa, please leave me a reply asap T_T !!

Oppa, please tell me to go study or wish me luck for my exams T___T!!!

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

If I leave you a reply you won’t be able to talk to me;;

But you’re still going to study right???kekeke

Study diligently~ Pass your exams so you’ll be able to get into university^^

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[FAN] Who is the mom in EXO-M? The one who cooks [for the others] !

I don’t live in Seoul so I can’t go to see EXO-M T_T

I really really want to see you and cheer for you ! 

Did you have dinner?

D.O is the one in charge of cooking delicious meals in EXO-K so

Who’s the mom in EXO-M? hehe

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

In M, Lay is the cooking mom

While I’m the mom who cleans kekeke

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[FAN] I am going to learn Chinese !

Because I have to understand the EXO-M oppas’ interviews !

Please support me hehe

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Let’s study Chinese together !!

I also have to work hard….

I have to be better than our fans!! keke

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[FAN] I am depressed because I can’t go the fansign today T____T

I really wanted to go T______T

I’m so depressed;; T_T

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

You can’t come tomorrow??

Are you not coming to see me T_T…

You seem quite busy~

If there’s a chance let’s meet !!

I will remember this day kekeke

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[FAN] Minseok-ah T_T Are you not going to have activities in Korea?????? Hm??

Minseok-ah ♡♡♡♡♡

Just reply with a heart before leaving T________T

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

We are continuously promoting into everyone’s hearts ^^ kekeke

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[FAN] Minseok-ah, why didn’t you draw a heart

The other five members drew a heart next to my name

But you’re the only one who didn’t T_______________T

Do it now please T_______T

I love you T_________________T

♡

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^
♡ 

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[FAN] Minseok-ah T__T? I’m an EXO-M stan..

I was with my friends today but I was left behind so I’m in a gloomy mood.. T_T

But looking at EXO-M pictures when I came back home made me happy again T_T So happy I feel like crying T_____T

Friends are useless… right…???!!

I like EXO-M a lot, I like you a lot Minseok T_T♥♥♥♥

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Do you really like me a lot??

Me too~!!♥

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[FAN] Is there any type of Korean food you think of when you’re in China?

Nuna can probably not make it for you

But if there’s a chance… !!!!!

When you’re in China I don’t think you can eat a lot of Korean food

So what’s the [Korean] meal you think of the most?

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

All~ the chinese food is tasty keke

But still, a meal I think of…

Food made by my mom T_T

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[FAN] Minseok oppa ! Who’s the cook in EXO-M?

Minseok oppa~ Who’s the self-proclaimed cook in EXO-M?

Who’s the mom~ hehehehehe

In K, it’s Kyungsoo hehe the 3-minute cook hehehehe

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

It’s Lay !!

The food he cooks is really~~ keke

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[FAN] Minseok oppa, thank you for being born

I love you ♡♡♡♡

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

You too, thanks for being born^^

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[FAN] This is the Chinese I prepared for you !!

I love you~ 

This is the Chinese I prepared for you !!

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^
Thanks ^^
I love you ♡  

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[FAN] Minseok-ah~ Can nuna call you oppa?

Mi…Minseok.. O…Oppa!!

I want to call you Minseok oppa.. Ha..

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Call me oppa~

Only believe in oppa kekeke weh~~~

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[FAN] Minseok-ah what did you do when you met with the K kids?

It’s been a while since you’ve been in Korea

What did you do when you met with the K kids?

I am too curious T_T

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

When we met with the K kids…

We….

Hugged each other tight^^ kekeke

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[FAN] Oppa ! Charisma or cuteness?

What do you like better oppa, charisma or cuteness?

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Hahaha

A cute and charismatic dumpling?

I want to be both kekeke

I’m going to have both [charisma and cuteness]

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[FAN] Minseok-oppa, what did you sing during the contest in which you got ranked 2nd?

So I can listen to this song

Please tell me

It’s not hard to leave a reply

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Emerald Castle - Step

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[FAN] If you leave me a reply, I won’t eat you~~~~~♥

Hello Xiumin

Accept my heart hehe

I love you♥♥

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Phew~~

I won’t get eaten„„,keke

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[FAN] Oppa do you want to do a dance battle against me?

I am confident enough to dance well hehehehehe

I also want to go ainst Jongdae oppa kekekekekekeke

kekekekekekekekeke

Xiuminseok jjang!!♡

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Dance Machine Chen… Who said that !! keke

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[FAN] If you don’t leave me a reply I will hate you oppa !!!!!

I want to hate you even if I can’t T______T

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Since I just replied to you

You can keep on liking me kekeke

Bbyong♡

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[FAN] Minseok-ah !! You’re handsome !!!

Who said you were a baoizu after seeing you?

Luhan?

You’re not, you’re a handsome baozu !!

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Really??

I’m embarrassed;; keke

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[FAN] Minseok-ah I like you !!!!!!!!!!

So please give me a reply T_T

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

I like you too !!!♡

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[FAN] Minseok oppa who oozes coolness please look at this once !!!!

I am about to sleep ><

Good night~~~

What’s good night in Chinese?

Anyways good night oppa~~~~

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Wan an~ (Good night)♡

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[FAN] Minseok-ah, if you have a Rubiks Cube match against Luhan, who’s going to win?

I heard Luhan was good at playing with the Rubiks Cube

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Rubiks Cube…

I am sure I’m going to ruin it !! kekeke

Luhannie is better at it;; hing T_T

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[FAN] Minseok-ah, leave a dot here so nuna can go and work

Nuna has to work right now but I can’t and I keep on staying here

Leave a dot here !! So I can go to work !!

Minseok I love you >_<

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

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Dot !

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[FAN] Oppa you’re too much

Why do you make people suffer like this

ToT Xiumin you’re an idiot

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

You’re an idiot too ^^♡

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[FAN] ♥Minseok oppa♥ Oppa you left something at the fansign in Cheong Ryang Ni

Oppa your handsomeness T______T (T/N : It’s a pun on handsome and seaweed) You left it in Cheongnyangni T________T

I’ll go to Youngdeungpo to give it back to you~~♥♥ You were so jjang today *_* !!! kekeke

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

What did I leave behind !?

What is it….

Is it my heart……♡

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[FAN] If I get a reply from you Minseok I’m gonna die….

From happiness…….

T___T  So Minseokie is being considerate

And not replying T______T You’re really nice T______T seriously T_____T

keke Minseok-ah I like you kekekekekekekekekekekeke

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

So if I leave you a reply you’re going to die…??? keke

Ay die bbyong♡

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[FAN] Minseok-ah nuna isn’t really important but there’s something I’m curious about !

Minseokie do you like potatoes or sweet potatoes better?

If you read this, leave me a reply… T_________T……….

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

I like pumpkin kekeke

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[FAN] Oppa if you don’t reply to me I’m not going to see you tomorrow~

See you on my screen tomorrow again T_T

Since I can’t go [to the fansign]…

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Since I left a reply

You’re going to see us right??? ke

See you tomorrow~~

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[FAN] Xiuminseok ! Since you had a fansign today your hand hurts right!

Nuna will blow~ on it kekekeke

I love you~♡

[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

If it’s for you guys

My wrist will be fine !! kekekeke

Don’t worry^^

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[XIUMIN] Hello~ This is EXO-M’s dumpling XIUMIN~~^^

Every~~~one~~~

I am sorry I couldn’t reply to all your messages T_T

Next time I will move my fingers at the speed of the light !!

I was really happy to meet everyone closely at the fansign ^^ keke

You will come again tomorrow right??? If you don’t I will be a bit„ sad…ke

I really really liked being able to discuss with everyone !!! Ang♡

So!!!!

Every~~~~one~~~~ 

Good night~♥

Ah !!! See you at the fansigns tomorrow in Youngdeungpo and on Friday in Incheon~~ Good night^^

translation cr; saphira, xuan @ exom-trans/ exok-trans
please take out with full credits.