EXO’s Xiumin may be admired for his youthful visuals, but he recently admitted that looking younger than his age isn’t always a blessing.
In a recent episode of Let’s Be Comfortable 4, Xiumin joined a discussion about an unusual concern — stress caused by having a baby face. During the episode, a 31-year-old office worker shared their struggles with looking too young, revealing that it had caused difficulties since their school days.
Xiumin could relate all too well. Even at 36, people often assume he’s in his mid-20s. While many would envy his youthful appearance, Xiumin admitted that it has its downsides.
I’m already 36, but people still think I’m around 25. I want to look manly and cool, but I only get cast for bright and cute roles…
— EXO’s Xiumin
To prove just how little he’s changed over the years, the show included a challenge where guests had to arrange photos of Xiumin from his 14-year career in order. The cast was stunned, joking that every picture looked like it was taken yesterday.
Aren’t all of these just from yesterday or today? There’s no way this photo is recent…. How are we supposed to guess?
— “Let’s Be Comfortable 4” hosts
The EXO star’s natural cuteness and youthful looks have also made him be the signature “ending fairy” for the group. As a result, Xiumin has gone viral many times for his cute poses. When asked about his favorite “ending fairy” poses on music shows, Xiumin confessed that the title puts pressure on him. Despite that, he couldn’t resist joining in on the latest trend, striking playful cat and puppy ear poses that had everyone cheering.
The ‘ending fairy’ title feels like a lot of pressure.
— EXO’s Xiumin
The music show talk drew attention online as it pointed to the current feud between Xiumin’s agency, INB100, and KBS after the former accused KBS and SM Entertainment of blocking Xiumin from performing on Music Bank.
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Regardless of his concerns and the recent drama between agencies, Xiumin’s charm remains undeniable, proving why he continues to capture fans’ hearts after all these years.