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WEi Kim Yo Han Reveals Struggles As An Idol/Actor


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WEi Kim Yo Han became in demand in both the music and acting industries after appearing on Produce X 101.

Before his debut with WEi, Kim Yo Han had already turned people's heads as a national taekwondo athlete. He went on to pursue a different career by participating in the Mnet's Produce X 101. Although he only had three months of training, he ranked first and became the center of the project boy group, X1.

Following the group's disbandment due to several issues regarding vote manipulations, Kim Yo Han decided to debut in another group and as a soloist. He even pursued his passion for acting. But things were never as smooth as it seemed for him.

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WEi Kim Yo Han Talks About Pressure He Feels Both As Actor, Idol

Kim Yo Han formally dropped his solo mini-album through an online showcase on Monday. Titled Illusion, the album follows his first digital single NO MORE, he released a year ago.

He thanked his fans for supporting him until his comeback. In return, he gifted them with several songs, including the funky disco song DESSERT and his current drama, School 2021. He plays the role of Gong Ki Joon in the eighth installment of the KBS's School Drama series.

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With his busy schedule, he reflected on the pressure he felt while doing two different things simultaneously.

"There was definitely pressure to get things done on time. I think I overcame this difficulty with my desire to accomplish more," he said. "I wanted to show a diverse side of myself for my fans. I wanted to be like a 'man like a buffet.'"

His hard work has paid off already, as he recently won the Best New Actor award and Best Couple award with Cho Yi Hyun at the 2021 KBS Drama Awards.

Kim Yo Han Reveals Goal As a Soloist

Although he has goals with WEi Kim Yo Han also wants to grow as a soloist and an actor. He started working first on shifting his image and showing fans a new side of him.

He then compared the difference between working as a soloist and performing with his WEi members, saying that he can rely on them when they are promoting together. While he feels a certain level of pressure when he works alone, he learns from it instead and enjoys support from his co-members.

"My goal is to become closer to the public as Kim Yo Han and become more well-known," he continued.

Kim Yo Han's Illusion was released on January 10, and it will reach music shows soon.

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