Xiumin was born in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on March 26, 1990. He was a student at Catholic Kwandong University where he attended a seminar and gave a presentation for students in Applied Music. Xiumin learned martial arts and has a black belt in Kendo and Taekwondo. He also trained in Wushu and Fencing. Xiumin is also known as an avid fan of football, and is an honorary ambassador of the Korea Football Association. Before Xiumin's participation in S.M.'s Everysing Contest, he had auditioned for JYP in 2008 but was rejected. In 2008, Xiumin won second place in the S.M. Everysing Contest. He later became a trainee through S.M. Entertainment's Casting System in the same year when he was 18 years old.
In 2015, Xiumin starred in the Web Drama Falling for Challenge. For the soundtrack, he recorded a song titled "You Are The One".
In July 2017, Xiumin collaborated with NCT 127 member Mark on a single titled "Young & Free" for S.M. Entertainment's digital music project SM Station.
Serenity
시우민 Lyrics
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잠깐 잊고 있던 것들이 점점
내 안에 다시 떠오르는 듯해
항상 같은 자리만 늘 맴돌던
예전과는 달라져 있는 나를 봐
하얗게 지새운 수많은 밤도
지나버린 한 장 기억일 뿐인걸
그대로 한 걸음 발 닿는 대로
벅차오르는 마음을 따라
내가 찾은 그곳 serenity
새벽 공기에 잠을 깨 새로 시작되는 하루
다시 주어진 기회, 그래, 해보는 거야
늘 숨죽여 눈물 훔치던 날들
그 속에서 한 뼘 더 단단해진 나의 맘
어지럽게 흩어진 흔적들을
하나하나 남김없이 지워가
싸늘하게 내뱉던 한숨마저
이젠 따스히 감싸 안아 주기를
눈을 떠, 천천히 고갤 들어
그대로 한 걸음 발 닿는 대로
벅차오르는 마음을 따라
내가 찾은 그곳
And I
귀 기울여봐
펼쳐진 이 순간
더 크게 외쳐봐
It's my
떨리는 두 눈 속에
가득히 담아볼래
눈을 떠, 천천히 고갤 들어
찬란히 새겨진 그 꿈을 안고 나아가
And I
귀 기울여봐
펼쳐진 이 순간
더 크게 외쳐봐
It's my serenity
The lyrics of "Serenity" by 시우민 (XIUMIN) convey a sense of self-discovery, growth, and finding inner peace. The opening lines depict a brightening sky beyond, reminiscent of a new beginning. It suggests that things that were momentarily forgotten are gradually resurfacing within the singer. The following lines indicate a change within them, contrasting with their past self that used to wander in the same place. The countless nights that have been worn out and the memories that have passed by are now faded, serving as mere reminders.
The next verses describe waking up to a new day, starting afresh. The singer embraces the opportunities given to them and acknowledges that they have become stronger through past moments where they had to silently steal tears. The scattered traces of confusion are gradually erased, one by one, as they hold on to their newfound inner warmth. The chorus urges the listener to open their eyes and lift their heads slowly, stepping towards the place they have found, their serenity.
The lyrics also speak of importance in this journey of self-discovery, emphasizing that one should listen carefully and boldly shout out to the world, claiming the present moment as their own. They desire to encapsulate their trembling eyes with overflowing emotions and move forward, carrying their brilliantly etched dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
밝아지는 하늘 너머 어딘가 hmm
Somewhere beyond the brightening sky, hmm
잠깐 잊고 있던 것들이 점점
Gradually, the things I momentarily forgot
내 안에 다시 떠오르는 듯해
Seem to resurface within me
항상 같은 자리만 늘 맴돌던
Always lingering in the same place
예전과는 달라져 있는 나를 봐
Look at the changed me from before
하얗게 지새운 수많은 밤도
Even the countless nights spent fading to white
지나버린 한 장 기억일 뿐인걸
Are just faded memories that have passed
눈을 떠, 천천히 고갤 들어
Open your eyes, slowly lift your head
그대로 한 걸음 발 닿는 대로
As it is, follow wherever your footstep lands
벅차오르는 마음을 따라
Follow the overwhelming heart
내가 찾은 그곳 serenity
The place I found, serenity
새벽 공기에 잠을 깨 새로 시작되는 하루
Waking up from sleep in the morning air, a new day begins
다시 주어진 기회, 그래, 해보는 거야
Given another chance, yes, I'll give it a try
늘 숨죽여 눈물 훔치던 날들
The days when I always secretly wiped away tears
그 속에서 한 뼘 더 단단해진 나의 맘
From within, my heart has become even stronger
어지럽게 흩어진 흔적들을
Erasing the scattered traces
하나하나 남김없이 지워가
Wiping them away one by one without leaving any
싸늘하게 내뱉던 한숨마저
Even the coldly expelled sighs
이젠 따스히 감싸 안아 주기를
Now, embrace them warmly
눈을 떠, 천천히 고갤 들어
Open your eyes, slowly lift your head
그대로 한 걸음 발 닿는 대로
As it is, follow wherever your footstep lands
벅차오르는 마음을 따라
Follow the overwhelming heart
내가 찾은 그곳
The place I found
And I
And I
귀 기울여봐
Listen closely
펼쳐진 이 순간
This moment unfolded
더 크게 외쳐봐
Shout louder
It's my
It's my
떨리는 두 눈 속에
In my trembling eyes
가득히 담아볼래
I want to fully embrace
눈을 떠, 천천히 고갤 들어
Open your eyes, slowly lift your head
찬란히 새겨진 그 꿈을 안고 나아가
Carrying that brilliantly engraved dream, move forward
And I
And I
귀 기울여봐
Listen closely
펼쳐진 이 순간
This moment unfolded
더 크게 외쳐봐
Shout louder
It's my serenity
It's my serenity
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Yeon Seo Kim, Jin Suk Choi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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TT Chủ nghĩa hiện đại Chủ nghĩa hậu hiện đại
1 Chủ nghĩa lãng mạn/Chủ nghĩa tượng trưng Chủ nghĩa siêu vật lý/Chủ nghĩa đa đa
2 Hình thức (gắn bó/khép kín) Phản hình thức (phân mảnh/khai mở)
3 Có mục đích Mỉa mai
4 Có dự kiến Ngẫu nhiên
5 Có thứ tự trước sau Hỗn loạn, vô trật tự
6 Chín chắn, ngôn từ Cạn kiệt, im lặng
7 Đối tượng nghệ thuật gói trọn trong tác phẩm Trình diễn, tiến trình
8 Giữ khoảng cách Tham dự
9 Sáng tạo, toàn bộ hóa Giải cấu trúc
10
@aeri9exo
He's not LIKE a fairy anymore... He's the true FAIRY now... I'm crying because of his beauty... His voice for Serenity always softens me <3
@AngeliqueVal77
I clicked feeling super excited to see a performance of a Xiumin b-side (didn't know if we were getting one). I would have NEVER expected something like this. The choreo, the vocals, his expressions, the way the whole stage is used, the props, the colors. Everything is so perfect it brought me to tears. So proud of him this is really really gorgeous. You're doing great Xiumin ! EXO FIGHTING
@felicitas.c.
Same!!! Every time I listen to this masterpiece I get teary eyed :’)
@roaringspark7192
he's a beautiful fairy prince! his dancing is so perfect I want to cry!
@jaeminzone582
He performed serenety yesterday in Be you2 Manila🥰😍
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TT Chủ nghĩa hiện đại Chủ nghĩa hậu hiện đại
1 Chủ nghĩa lãng mạn/Chủ nghĩa tượng trưng Chủ nghĩa siêu vật lý/Chủ nghĩa đa đa
2 Hình thức (gắn bó/khép kín) Phản hình thức (phân mảnh/khai mở)
3 Có mục đích Mỉa mai
4 Có dự kiến Ngẫu nhiên
5 Có thứ tự trước sau Hỗn loạn, vô trật tự
6 Chín chắn, ngôn từ Cạn kiệt, im lặng
7 Đối tượng nghệ thuật gói trọn trong tác phẩm Trình diễn, tiến trình
8 Giữ khoảng cách Tham dự
9 Sáng tạo, toàn bộ hóa Giải cấu trúc
10
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1Xiumin Kim Min Seok 2 ❤ 1:24 Suho Kim Jung Myeon 3 ❤ 1:29 Zhang Yiling Lay Trung Quôc 4 ❤ 1:34 Do Kyungsoo D.O 5 ❤ 2:26 Suho Kim Jung Myeon 6 ❤ 2:36 Byun Baek Baekhyun Nguyên Sy Toân 7 ❤ 3:16 Chen Kim Jong Dae
@suciafizaa2819
I feel like, wow EXOL very proud of you XIUMIN, i love this song, i love when xiumin singing this song, i love when xiumin telling about meaning this song with his dance, and i like brand new too, anyway, i love his album , and cant wait exo comeback as soon as possible
@yanciiii_
Xiumin is like an angel singing and dancing gracefully! love his voice, his dance. this stage is just ethereal and beautiful! SO PROUD OF OUR XIUMIN
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1Do Kyungsoo D.O 2 ❤ 1:17 Kim Jongin Kai A. Phuong 3 ❤ 1:23 Oh Sehun Hánh Quôc 4 ❤ 2:14 Kim Taehyung V Huong Singularity Thàt Good Good 5 ❤ 3:15 Lôc Luhan Trung Quôc