Mimi, a member of the group Oh My Girl, expressed her affection for 'Earth Arcade'.
Fashion magazine Cosmopolitan revealed the cover photo and interview from the June issue conducted with Mimi on the 23rd. In this photoshoot, Mimi fully showcased her unique, lively, and lovely charm while embracing the cowgirl concept.
After the photoshoot, an interview took place. Mimi, who successfully wrapped up Oh My Girl's 10th anniversary solo concert 'Milky Way' in April, said, 'Seeing the fans so happy made me think, ah, it ended well. I feel relieved. I can’t express how much effort I put into preparing for this concert. I really worked hard as much as I longed for it.'
She continued, 'We held many meetings while preparing for the concert. Whenever our busy schedules ended, we gathered to practice, and we changed the setlist frequently. We struggled a lot trying to figure out how to present the flow.' Sharing the intense behind-the-scenes episodes.
When asked about what Oh My Girl means to Mimi, who has built a unique career while refining all the words such as dreamy, fresh, and vibrant, she said, 'It’s everything of my 20s. In a way, my teenage years were also a time I ran toward Oh My Girl. My most beautiful age is also intertwined, as well as the time I wandered in the whirlpool. I experienced all of that together with the members and the fans.' Expressing her affectionate feelings toward Oh My Girl and the fans.
Mimi, who continues active participation from the cable channel tvN variety program 'Sixth Sense: City Tour' to the recently aired 'Ppyong Ppyong Earth Arcade 3', said, 'When filming Earth Arcade, I was rolling around in a dizzying manner, but watching the broadcast feels like revisiting those memories. It’s like a diary. While watching the show, I think, oh yeah, that’s what happened! Right! Right! I’m having fun watching it. You’ll probably see the concentrated, explosive energy of the 'Jirakshil' members. And there were moments the members told me were really fun, which I’m looking forward to being revealed in the upcoming episodes.'
Mimi challenges herself while actively engaging with Oh My Girl, variety shows, and occasionally creating content for her YouTube channel 'Meme PD'. When asked about the source of her efforts, she said, 'I try to take at least one step forward today compared to yesterday. If I can't take a step, even a toenail-sized improvement will do. I’m trying to live a life that continuously develops without falling behind day by day. Of course, there are times when my condition isn’t great, or I feel tired, which can be hard. After all, I’m human. I don’t think I can always exert energy at 100%. But during those times, I reflect on whether I’m not filled up inside, and I take a moment for self-reflection. It’s about reaffirming the mindset of living better today than yesterday.' Showing her mature side.
Finally, when asked to create a new descriptor symbolizing Mimi in the future, she said, 'Only One. I won’t go with ‘Number One.’ I just want to live well as myself. To do that, I’ll keep living diligently like I am now. A swan that appears calm on the outside but paddles hard underneath? Like a black swan? (laughs)' Sharing Mimi's positive energy.
[Photo] Provided by Cosmopolitan.
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