Some of my favorite segments:

\[Taemin\] “In fact, I catch myself thinking – years down the road, when I’m older, married, and have kids, I’ll really be able to brag about this. That’s how deeply rewarding and proud this experience makes me feel. Artists like Adele and Elton John were musicians I grew up listening to as a kid – they felt like they belonged to a completely different world. The fact that I’m able to stand on the exact same stage they once performed on is just mind-blowing.”

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Asked whether there’s still a clear line between Taemin the artist and Taemin the person, he says the difference used to be bigger in the earliest days of his career.

“That gap has definitely narrowed a lot compared to the past,” he says. But if he were to draw a line: “It would be that in my daily life, I don’t necessarily give 100% to every little thing. I don’t pour absolute, intense effort into eating a meal or studying. However, when it comes to my music and performance, I hold myself to a standard where I never want to feel ashamed. It’s a bit embarrassing to praise myself, but my commitment to my craft is the one area where I can confidently take pride in how hard I work.”

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It's a wonderful article. Please take a read. 

260706 - TAEMIN on his UK festival debut (CLASHMUSIC)