Interesting Facts about Baekhyun EXO, Former Vocalist of the Band Who Wrote a Touching Message for Fans Before Enlistment

Kapanlagi.com - For K-pop enthusiasts, Baekhyun from EXO is certainly a familiar figure. Baekhyun is one of the members of EXO who often attracts attention. Not only because of his charming visual appeal, Baekhyun is also known for his extraordinary vocal ability. Besides being the main vocalist in EXO, Baekhyun was also chosen as one of the members of SuperM, known for their above-average vocal skills.

With the charm and abilities he possesses, it's no wonder Baekhyun has a lot of fans spread across various countries. Every latest news and unique facts about Baekhyun always become hot topics among fans. Recently, it was revealed that Baekhyun from EXO has started his mandatory military service since May 6, 2021.

Baekhyun's decision to enter the military service has become the center of attention. Five months have passed, and now Baekhyun's fans are likely starting to miss their idol. Well, to alleviate that longing a little bit, let's take a look at some unique and interesting facts about Baekhyun.

1. Write a Touching Message for Fans Before Enlisting

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Baekhyun becomes the sixth member of EXO to enlist in the military. DO and Xiumin have completed their mandatory military service, while Suho, Chen, and Chanyeol are currently serving. Baekhyun first announced his enlistment through a post on Lysn.

In his announcement, Baekhyun wrote a touching message to his loyal fans, "This is not like we will be separated forever, but I want all of you to have the opportunity to spend time with me in various ways until I join the army, so you can still feel like we are together through different means. Instead of waiting, missing me, and being sad for a while."

"So I will try harder and prepare many things! I know how difficult it is to wait, so I prefer to say that I love you rather than asking all of you (the fans) to wait. I love you all!" Baekhyun wrote as quoted from koreaboo.

2. Holder of Solo and Group Album Sales Records

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Not only successful as a member of the idol group EXO, Baekhyun also achieved success as a solo singer. With extraordinary vocal talent, Baekhyun confidently released several solo projects. As expected, each of Baekhyun's solo projects produced excellent results.

According to koreaboo, one of Baekhyun's mini albums titled Bambi reached one million sales just 20 days after its release. Bambi became his second solo album to sell one million copies, with the first being Delight released in May 2020. This makes Baekhyun the first Korean artist in 20 years to sell one million copies in both group and solo projects!

3. Korean Food Fans

Heavy fans of Baekhyun EXO must understand well the eating habits of this handsome idol. Before enlisting in the military, Baekhyun talked about his addiction to instant food in a live broadcast.

To overcome his addiction, Baekhyun then tried to switch to traditional Korean food. The result was quite successful, Baekhyun no longer craved instant food, instead he became more fond of Classic Korean food. In that live moment, Baekhyun mentioned some of his favorite Korean foods, ranging from sliced fried meat, kimbap with cheese, kimchi noodles, to spicy soybean carbonara pasta tteokbokki.

4. Almost Using Another Stage Name

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The founder of SM Entertainment, Lee Sooman, is known to have given stage names to several idols he debuted. Surprisingly, Baekhyun also almost got a stage name from the number one person in SM Entertainment.

The stage name given by Lee Sooman for Baekhyun was "Gwanwoo". The name was taken from the name of a Chinese general named Gwan Yu. Considering it strange, the name was ultimately not used by Baekhyun. As a result, in 2012, Baekhyun officially debuted with his real name.

5. An Introvert

On various occasions, Baekhyun EXO may seem like someone who is sociable. His closeness with the other EXO members is also evident. No wonder, many people assume that Baekhyun is an extrovert.

However, the reality is the opposite. According to koreaboo, Baekhyun's MBTI test results show that he has an ISFP personality type. Meaning, Baekhyun is an introvert.

6. Once a Band Vocalist

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Baekhyun's vocal abilities are unquestionable. He has conquered various genres of songs, mesmerizing and captivating fans with his melodious voice. Baekhyun joined SM Entertainment in 2011 and made his debut as an idol in 2012.

However, Baekhyun's singing journey started when he was still in school. He was once a vocalist in a band called Unconscious State. Apparently, Baekhyun had to go through an audition process to fill the vocalist position in the band.

Those are some unique and interesting facts about Baekhyun EXO. Hopefully, they can alleviate your longing a little bit!

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