AO EXCLUSIVE: Choi Min Ho talks about his first solo concert, career, and shares what he likes about the Philippines!
Choi Min Ho reunites with PH Shawols and Flamers!
Known for his captivating visuals and talent, Choi Min Ho debuted in 2008 as one of the members of SHINee. Aside from being a total performer, Min Ho is also popular for his seamless acting. He started his journey in acting in 2010 and is remarkable for his roles in the series To the Beautiful You, Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, The Fabulous, and his latest series, Romance in the House, to name a few.
In 2019, he continued to shine as a soloist and debuted with his single I’m Home. Last year, he released his first studio album, Call Back showing his artistry in music.
Ahead of Choi Min Ho’s first solo concert, “MEAN: OF MY FIRST,” proudly presented by L-Squared Productions PH, an exclusive press conference was held on March 16 at Novotel Manila, Araneta City where we were able to dive deeper into Min Ho’s thoughts about his solo career and his first solo concert.
He greeted everyone, “Kumusta, ako si Min Ho.” His sweet smile illuminated the whole room, and we couldn’t help but feel kilig because of his charm. He shared that when he first arrived in the Philippines, he saw fireworks, and he was happy with it because he felt like the country was warmly welcoming him.
His first solo concert “MEAN: OF MY FIRST”
“MEAN: OF MY FIRST” is Choi Min Ho’s first solo concert. When asked about the idea of the title of the show, he said he likes the word “first” because it’s very meaningful and he wants to remember his first concert not only to his mind but also to his heart.
He mentioned he was very happy having his first solo concert and did not expect that he would do it, but because of the love of Shawols, he was able to pull it off. Preparing for the concert made him realize his strengths and weaknesses, and he learned to improve to give the best performances for all the fans.
Choi Min Ho as a Soloist
It’s been more than a decade since he debuted in the industry. When asked about the secret to his longevity in the industry, he said he doesn’t have secrets, but he thinks that the fans love him because he shows the true side of him and if he had been able to meet himself 10 years ago, he would say that, “You’re doing well.”
He wants to evolve as an artist and a performer in the coming years by simply wanting to be creative to show his new side to the fans. He also expressed his gratitude towards the staff who helped him along the way; the learnings he got from them helped him grow as an artist.
Moreover, according to Min Ho, there’s not so much difference between performing as a soloist and with his group SHINee. It’s just that when he performs solo, he can do what he likes and what he’s good at.
His Deep Connection to Shawol
Choi Min Ho has always been so appreciative of Shawols so, he prepared an unreleased song, You’re Right, which has meaningful lyrics that express a message he wants to say to the fans. He’s so sweet!
Min Ho mentioned that he feels kilig when he performs on stage and the passionate love and loud cheers from the fans. He said he likes the hot weather of the Philippines and the cheers from Filipino Shawols.
The exclusive press conference wrapped up with Choi Min Ho’s heartfelt message to everyone saying that he feels blessed and honored to conclude his “MEAN: OF MY FIRST” concert tour in Manila.
We would like to thank L-Squared Productions PH for making this event possible. We are so happy to meet him.
Check out highlights from the press conference here:
