Is there anything more special than celebrating your first anniversary with your loved ones? For XODIAC, today, April 25, is that special day, and they're celebrating it with their beloved fans, X-BLISS.

The multinational 5th-generation K-Pop boy group consisting of Korean members LEX, HYUNSIK, BEOMSOO, GYUMIN, WAIN, and DAVIN, Indonesian member ZAYYAN, and Hong Kongese members SING and LEO, are making waves in the K-Pop industry while also expanding their horizons by engaging in fields of acting and fashion.

Their latest comeback with the album "XOUL DAY" was a wonderful representation of XODIAC's sonic style, versatile talents, and, most importantly, their love for fans. The title track 'HEYDAY' is a fan song, and truly speaks to how precious of a relationship XODIAC has with X-BLISS.

Continuing their trend of giving back to fans and expressing their love at any given opportunity, XODIAC prepared handwritten letters for fans in Korean. We know many X-BLISS are waiting for an English translation. We've got you covered!

Check out the English translations of the XODIAC members' handwritten letters to fans below!

 

1. LEX

To. X-BLISS ♡

X-BLISS~~

Can you believe it's already been a year since we've been together!!

Time flies so fast, doesn't it?!?

Thank you so much for being with XODIAC for a year,

Thanks to all the X-BLISS, it feels like we've made so many memories!

I'll really do my best in the future!

Let's continue to make more memories together!

Let's spend the future together~~!

Every day, Duranghae ~~♡

 

2. HYUNSIK

To. X-BLISS!!! ♡

X-BLISS! It's already been a year since XODIAC started..

We've had so many things happen in the past year...

We worked hard, and X-BLISS

supported us diligently, which brought us here!

Thank you so much, as always,

X-BLISS are my top priority. I won't change ♡

There's no such thing as forever, but to X-BLISS

I want to recklessly promise eternity

Let's be happy, thank you for coming into my life!!!

X-BLISS!

 

3. ZAYYAN

X-BLISS, hello~! It's ZAYYAN!

First of all, I'm so happy to have debuted with XODIAC

Whether it's short or long, this past year

had its difficult days, but with XODIAC and X-BLISS

I've had so many good times, and it feels great!

Let's stay together like this and walk the flower path.

Let's create more memories together!

And always be happy!

Thank you, and I love you!

Let's fly even higher!!

 

4. BEOMSOO

To X-BLISS,

Wow, it's already been a year since we've been together!!

Time really flies, doesn't it?

Thinking back to the 100th day, the 200th day, the 300th day celebrations,

it feels like I blinked, and suddenly a whole year has passed, haha...

I'm so thankful for always being together,

and because of X-BLISS, BEOMSOO, as an idol, has been able to come this far with effort.

There were times when I didn't feel like getting up after falling down...

I even had thoughts like that, but you always lifted me up and said, "Let's go together," X-BLISS. Thank you.

Thanks to you, the past year has passed so happily that I didn't even realize it 🙂

Because of that, I'm curious about what our future holds.

Sometimes, both X-BLISS and BEOMSOO may not always be happy and joyful every day,

so let's support each other through those times as well and move forward together.

As much as X-BLISS have supported me, I'll work even harder to show you a cool and beautiful side of myself.

Let's continue to care for each other for a long, long time and be together beautifully in the future, too. I'll count on you.

Thank you, and I love you so much ♡

- BEOMSOO -

 

5. WAIN

To X-BLISS,

X-BLISS, this is WAIN!

It's been a year since XODIAC debuted.

I sincerely want to thank X-BLISS, who have been with us from the beginning to now.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to X-BLISS. I will never forget the gratitude I feel towards X-BLISS and will strive even harder to bring greater happiness to X-BLISS.

Because X-BLISS exist, XODIAC exists, and because X-BLISS exist, XODIAC's WAIN exists.

I will always be sincerely thankful and strive to grow with a humble attitude.

Thank you! Congratulations on our 1st anniversary, X-BLISS!

I love you.

 

6. GYUMIN

To X-BLISS,

Hello, it's me, GYUMIN!

It's been a year since we first met on this day last year, and somehow, we've gone through all four seasons together, and here we are again!

Seeing how fast time flies, it seems like we've spent such meaningful moments together! Throughout this year, X-BLISS have always loved and supported us

unwaveringly, and I genuinely felt so happy because of that. Thank you so much for loving and embracing all aspects of me, both on stage and off. I'm not one to just

receive without giving back, so I promise to repay everything I've received many times over.

They say everyone has their brightest moments in life! Well, my brightest moment in life began when I met X-BLISS! I'm so grateful to be able to spend this time

with X-BLISS right now.

X-BLISS, thank you for creating so many wonderful memories over the past year. Let's continue to make more good memories and happy moments together in the

future!!

I love you, X-BLISS.

- From GYUMIN -

 

7. SING

Thank you so much for supporting me for a year.

Thanks to X-BLISS, I've grown a lot during this time!!

Even in tough moments, having X-BLISS by my side

made it bearable!!

I want to be that kind of presence for X-BLISS too!!

Thank you so much for creating unforgettable memories

during this year ♡ Let's be together for a long time!!

XODIAC's SING

♡ ♡ ♡

 

8. DAVIN

To. X-BLISS

X-BLISS~~ Long time no see

It's already our 1st anniversary!

Even before debut, from the trainee days,

You've watched over, supported, even before

we had a name, you supported us with the heart of a fan.

Thank you always. Even when it's tough, it feels like I can gather strength because of X-BLISS.

I'll continue to work hard to become a singer that X-BLISS can be proud of.

Always be our fan! Love you ♡

DAVIN

 

9. LEO

From debut until now,

X-BLISS who always supported me,

you've really worked hard all this time!

Thanks to X-BLISS , I've grown a lot,

and I always carry precious feelings

whenever we meet.

Without you, it just won't do!

I'll continue to show you a good side!

I'll show you an even cooler LEO ♡♡

I love you ♡

 

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A rising boy group, global sweethearts, and multinational representatives of K-Pop: we're talking, of course, about XODIAC. Taking over the world one bop at a time, XODIAC is a K-Pop group that not only delivers on music but aims straight for your heart, winning it over with their wholesome and authentic personalities. XODIAC recently made their highly awaited comeback with the album "XOUL DAY", and to celebrate, we sat down with the boys for a 3-part exclusive interview, diving into their craft, daily lives, aspirations for the future, and more.

You're reading part 1 of our XODIAC interview and here, we're asking the members all about their latest comeback, stylistic goals, stage performances, and self-care.

 

About XODIAC

Before we get into our XODIAC interview, let us briefly introduce XODIAC to you if you're new to the group. XODIAC is a nine-member boy group (LEX, HYUNSIK, ZAYYAN, BEOMSOO, WAIN, GYUMIN, SING, LEO, DAVIN) under JACSO Entertainment. Members LEX, HYUNSIK, BEOMSOO, GYUMIN, WAIN, and DAVIN are Korean, ZAYYAN is Indonesian, and SING and LEO are Hong Kongese.

The group name "XODIAC" comes from "zodiac" and carries the meaning of finding one's own constellation through one's unique individuality, infinite effort, and enterprising power.

Prior to their debut, XODIAC landed 4 global magazine shoots (Cosmopolitan, ELLE MEN, Harper’s Bazaar, and Men’s Uno from Hong Kong) and won the "Potential New Boy Group" award at the global "Weibo Account Festival", where LEX was presented with the "Fashion Rookie" award as well!

Having already established a significant buzz, XODIAC debuted on April 25, 2023, with the digital single 'Throw A Dice' and, within the span of one year, have managed to grow steadily to the point of increasing their sales by a whopping 1391.31%.

XODIAC also recently reached 162,488 monthly listeners on Spotify, 521K subscribers on YouTube, and 1 million views on the music video for their latest title track, 'HEYDAY'. On Instagram, XODIAC (@xodiacofficial) gained 105,300 followers in the last 30 days, showing their constant growth on a global scale.

That's not all! XODIAC also won the "Universal Hot Focus" award at the 2024 "Universal Superstar Awards", proving their rising popularity as global icons with infinite potential to take Hallyu forward.

After all, XODIAC's ultimate goal is to be known as the group that defined this generation and from what we can see, every day, they are one step closer to this dream.

 

About XODIAC's "XOUL DAY"

"Xoul Day" is a 3-track single album released on March 14, 2024. Member DaVin is currently on a hiatus, so he did not participate in this comeback.

Wonderfully in line with XODIAC's upcoming 1st anniversary, "XOUL DAY" contains a fan song titled 'HEYDAY', which was also the title track, alongside 'WONDERFUL TONIGHT' and 'CREME BRULEE', highlighting the unique strengths of the vocal and rap lines, respectively. The album "XOUL DAY" was preceded by "[XOUL DAY] DRAMA", a three-part campus web-drama unveiling the cinematic universe of XODIAC.

This is not XODIAC's first rodeo when it comes to acting, but it does showcase how much the members have improved in this field too, raising anticipation for the future of XODIAC as all-rounder idols.

With music, dance, acting, and fashion in their grasp, the possibilities are truly endless for XODIAC, and we cannot wait to see what they have in store for us next. Meanwhile, you can listen to "XOUL DAY" on Spotify below as you read our XODIAC interview!

Now that you have "XOUL DAY" on, let's get into our XODIAC interview!

 

XODIAC Interview - Part 1

A very warm welcome to Kpopmap, XODIAC, and congratulations on your amazing comeback! To start off this interview, we’re curious about how you usually celebrate big releases like this. Do you have a company dinner? How did you celebrate your comeback among yourselves this time?

I think we usually get together and communicate before the comeback, and then have a meal with the members after the promotions.
LEX
On the release day this time, we met with fans to celebrate our comeback.
HYUNSIK
We also created a TikTok challenge to inform fans about the comeback and create a celebratory atmosphere.
ZAYYAN
We had time to show fans the new song stage and various events.
BEOMSOO
We had a meaningful time celebrating the comeback with fans.
WAIN
We celebrated together with the fans.
GYUMIN
We have celebrated with fans through comeback lives or offline events during this time.
SING
Showing our new song stage to the fans and meeting them felt like a gift to us.
LEO

Your new album “XOUL DAY” has the perfect trio of songs: a fan song ‘HEYDAY’, a vocal line song ‘WONDERFUL TONIGHT’ and a rap line song ‘CREME BRULEE’, to showcase the diverse talents of XODIAC. As a fun way to introduce these songs, can you describe them as ice cream flavors?

'HEYDAY' has a taste that is soft and dreamy like soda, yet it also has a refreshing fizziness that pops intermittently. Shall I say that 'WONDERFUL TONIGHT' and 'CREME BRULEE' also have a sour-sweet taste?
LEX
'HEYDAY' can be said to have a refreshing soda flavor, 'WONDERFUL TONIGHT' has a warm milk flavor, and 'CREME BRULEE' has a popping mint chocolate flavor.
HYUNSIK
'HEYDAY' is like mint chocolate. It's sweet yet refreshing! Personally, mint chocolate is my favorite flavor, so 'HEYDAY' is also my favorite song. 'CREME BRULEE' is like strawberries. It's sweet yet refreshing. 'WONDERFUL TONIGHT' is like mocha to me. It's sweet with a slightly bitter taste. This ballad gives a bittersweet emotion while the lyrics provide sweetness.
ZAYYAN
'HEYDAY' tastes like cotton candy because it's fluffy and cloud-like. 'WONDERFUL TONIGHT' tastes like fluffy marshmallow, while 'CREME BRULEE' has a fragrant hazelnut flavor.
BEOMSOO
'HEYDAY' is a fresh apple flavor evoking the morning sunshine, 'WONDERFUL TONIGHT' is a coffee flavor reminiscent of the hazy moonlight, and 'CREME BRULEE' is a warm afternoon green tea flavor that completes the day.
WAIN
'HEYDAY' is a wistful yet refreshing song, like sherbet flavors, 'WONDERFUL TONIGHT' has a cozy vanilla taste, and 'CREME BRULEE' is a sweet chocolate flavor.
GYUMIN
‘HEYDAY’ is strawberry flavor, ‘CREME BRULEE’ is a sweet creme brulee flavor, and ‘WONDERFUL TONIGHT’ is milky tea flavor.
SING
'HEYDAY' tastes like multi-layered chocolate snack. 'WONDERFUL TONIGHT' is a refreshing mint chocolate flavor. 'CREME BRULEE' has a sweet chocolate taste.
LEO

The musical style of this album is quite different from your previous releases and fans are loving this switch-up, especially as the members’ vocal colors are truly shining with this concept. Do you want to keep trying new styles and concepts in the future? What kinds of genres do you want to try next?

The genre I want to try next is a concept that can showcase the mature aspects we all have, with an ethereal yet sensual and intriguing charm.
LEX
I want to challenge a new style. Next time, I also want to try a sexy concept.
HYUNSIK
I want to try a pop-rock or maybe even a bit of J-rock concept. Or, songs with lots of embellishments like 8-bit also sound very intriguing to me.
ZAYYAN
I want to try a new style every time. Since each member has different strengths, I think we can show various charms every time we showcase a new concept. For the next concept, I want to challenge various genres such as boldness, sexiness, hip-hop, which are opposite to the image we have shown before.
BEOMSOO
I have a desire to try various concepts. The genre I want to try next is to showcase a powerful song with charms opposite to what we have shown so far.
WAIN
I want to continue trying out new styles and concepts in the future, and I also want to challenge songs with a bit more charisma or a hip vibe.
GYUMIN
I want to explore new and diverse styles. The style I'm most eager to try is a sexy concept.
SING
The style I'm most eager to challenge is a mature yet sexy atmosphere. Since I haven't tried this style yet, I would like to give it a try if the opportunity arises.
LEO

Watching your performances of 'HEYDAY' on music shows, it's remarkable how you are replicating the refreshing and satisfying feeling of the music video on stage. You’re proving that idols are also actors when they get on stage. We’re curious to know which member you think changes the most when they get on stage.

I think it's BEOMSOO. BEOMSOO may be a bit mischievous in everyday life, but on stage, his distinctive features stand out, and they seem to be well-captured by the camera.
LEX
I think it's LEO. LEO is usually cute and has a lot of aegyo, but when he gets on stage, his unique charisma shines through..
HYUNSIK
I think it’s me ^^. I think I’m quite good at following the vibe of the music! So I choose myself.
ZAYYAN
It seems like each member's personality is reflected on stage.
BEOMSOO
I think it's LEO. He often shows his maknae side in daily life, but on stage, he presents a professional image that suits the mood of the song.
WAIN
I think it's me. Whenever I step on stage, I strive to become the protagonist of the song's lyrics and express the message I want to convey through the stage.
GYUMIN
ZAYYAN is very gentle behind the stage, but when he gets on stage, his eyes change.
SING
ZAYYAN has a very cute and innocent style, but his gaze and vibe on stage completely transform him into a different person.
LEO

As idols, I’m sure you often have hectic schedules. How do you manage to stay physically and mentally energized during your music show promotions, ensuring that each performance is as vibrant as the last?

I often imagine myself standing on stage while practicing in the rehearsal room. I find that these rehearsals are very helpful when I actually perform on stage.
LEX
I listen to a lot of music to keep my mind occupied. I also gain energy by chatting with fans and communicating with them.
HYUNSIK
I manage my sleep time very well and can spend the day with energy. And when I get on stage, that kind of tension naturally comes out.
ZAYYAN
I gain energy through the stage.
BEOMSOO
I maintain my basic physical fitness by exercising regularly. Additionally, I gain energy through spending time with fans.
WAIN
I prioritize replenishing my energy and managing my condition by catching up on sleep whenever possible. Meeting fans always naturally fills me with energy.
GYUMIN
I am a very positive person. As a result, I am mentally optimistic, and since I exercise regularly, I tend to have quite a bit of energy.
SING
I replenish my energy through exercise and adequate rest, and on days with no schedule, I find that sleeping all day is the best. ^^
LEO

On that reassuring note, we'll conclude part 1 of Kpopmap's XODIAC interview!

X-BLISS, did you enjoy part 1?

In part 2 of our XODIAC interview, we'll be exploring more of how XODIAC became an all-ace group, excelling in more fields than one. From their music drama to being called "Fashion-dols", find out how the XODIAC members feel in part 2!

Welcome to the third and final part of Kpopmap's exclusive interview series with XODIAC! If you've made it this far, we hope you enjoyed the interviews! In part 3, we're talking to the XODIAC members about their life together! XODIAC open up about how they help each other, learn about each other's cultures, and more.

If you haven't read part 1 and 2 yet, check them out here.

Then, without further ado, let's get into our interview!

For those who might not know, XODIAC is a multinational group with six Korean members (LEX, HYUNSIK, BEOMSOO, GYUMIN, WAIN, and DAVIN), one Indonesian member (ZAYYAN), and two Hong Kongese members (SING and LEO).

The XODIAC members live together in a dorm, as most idol groups do. So, you can imagine how the dorm must be bustling with rich cultural and language exchange! After all, everyone has something to learn from each other and that's what brings them closer!

In part 2 of our interview, the XODIAC members spoke about each other's fashion and style. In this part, the XODIAC members open up on learning about each other's cultures, helping the foreign members with Korean, and more!

 

XODIAC Interview - Part 3

One advantage of being a large group is that with so many members in XODIAC, there are many birthdays to celebrate! Recently, member LEX celebrated his birthday (Happy Birthday, LEX!) and XODIAC even did a live streaming for fans despite your busy schedule. How did the members celebrate LEX’s birthday personally?

This birthday coincided with our comeback activities, so spending it with our fans, X-BLISS, felt incredibly joyful and special.
LEX
Every birthday, we have a meal together with the members and celebrate with fans through YouTube live.
HYUNSIK
We usually do live stream on YouTube and order food to eat together!
ZAYYAN
We do a live with fans to celebrate each member's birthday. Spending time with fans at the fan sign event on LEX's birthday was also meaningful.
BEOMSOO
On LEX's birthday, we celebrated together with fans at the fan sign event, making the birthday even more meaningful.
WAIN
At midnight on LEX's birthday, we congratulated him and gave him gifts. We do the same for each member's birthday, celebrating and doing a live broadcast.
GYUMIN
I usually send a message saying 'happy birthday bro' to the member on their birthday. I have a bit of a cool style, you know. I also join in on the live broadcasts for their birthdays.
SING
For LEX's birthday this time, I was the first one among the members to congratulate him. On other members' birthdays, we all join together to celebrate.
LEO

We’ve heard that the foreign XODIAC members have fallen in love with Korean food. Have the Korean members fallen in love with Indonesian and Hong Kong cuisine?

I love spicy food, so when I went to Hong Kong, I tried the spicy crab dish recommended by the members. I also enjoy seafood, so perhaps that's why I found it incredibly delicious.
LEX
I do enjoy Korean cuisine, but I also want to challenge myself to try various Indonesian and Hong Kong dishes.
HYUNSIK
I’m the type to eat anything well, so I enjoyed Indonesian and Hong Kong food deliciously.
BEOMSOO
Through foreign members, I am getting to know and experience Indonesian and Hong Kong cuisine, gradually learning about their flavors.
WAIN
I am somewhat sensitive to smells, so I haven't found my favorite dish yet. However, I think as I travel abroad more, I'll be able to find foods that suit my taste.
GYUMIN

[For ZAYYAN, SING & LEO] If you had to recommend a TV show or film from your home region to the other XODIAC members, what would it be?

The Indonesian movie I like is "Pengabdi Setan" ("Satan's Slaves"). For those who enjoy thriller movies, this film would be a great choice.
ZAYYAN
We enjoy Stephen Chow's comedy and action series. These are works that can represent Hong Kong to some extent. I hope the members also like these works.
SING, LEO

You mentioned in a previous interview that the members all bonded over their shared love for fans despite the language barrier. However, were there ever any funny misunderstandings because of this language barrier?

Sometimes, rather than misunderstanding, there are occasions where my foreign language pronunciation causes laughter.
LEX
It seems like there's no misunderstanding with fans because regardless of language, just by looking into each other's eyes, we can communicate.
HYUNSIK
Rather than misunderstandings, I burst out laughing at the eye contact and playful looks.
BEOMSOO
I'm just thankful that my foreign fans find it fun and cute to see me speaking foreign languages.
WAIN
LEO has a good pronunciation in Korean, but when it comes to English pronunciation, it tends to sound very English-like, which sometimes makes it difficult to understand all at once, causing laughter a few times.
GYUMIN

From your latest comeback and your music drama “[XOUL DAY] DRAMA”, we can see that the foreign XODIAC members’ Korean has improved a lot! How did you achieve this? Did the Korean members help a lot?

Actually, even though we spend all day together, it seems like every time we have a conversation, we all naturally try to speak in Korean. As we continue to converse in Korean, it seems that the foreign members' Korean language skills have improved significantly as well.
LEX
When ZAYYAN asks about pronunciation, I help by providing a demonstration of the dialogue directly.
HYUNSIK
Since I'm always with the members, my Korean language skills are improving little by little!
ZAYYAN
We're practicing pronunciation together. For difficult pronunciations, the Korean members repeatedly helped out.
BEOMSOO
I put a lot of effort into helping the foreign members because the dialogue was in Korean.
WAIN
The foreign members asked the Korean members a lot, and the Korean members listened to the pronunciation several times and the foreign members practiced by listening and memorizing it, and they improved a lot.
GYUMIN
I talk a lot with the members and watch many Korean dramas! When I'm with foreign members, I try to use Korean as much as possible.
SING
Whenever I stay in the same lodging as GYUMIN, we talk together every day, and as we continue to converse, my skills have improved.
LEO

Finally, please say a few words to X-BLISS all over the world who are supporting and loving you!

First of all, I want to express my sincere gratitude for always supporting and loving us. It feels like we exist because of our beloved X-BLISS who always support us. We promise to repay X-BLISS' love in various ways, so please look forward to it and continue to love us in the future.
LEX
X-BLISS~ Thank you for always supporting us from afar~! We will work even harder to meet various X-BLISS from all over the world, so please continue to watch over us in the future!
HYUNSIK
To all X-BLISS fans around the world! Thank you so much for always loving us! We hope you will continue to support us forever! Let's keep growing and moving forward together. Let's fly together!!
ZAYYAN
I always feel like X-BLISS are with us, whether they are far away or close by, in every moment. With the intention of creating more good times and memories together in the future, I will work even harder! Love you~
BEOMSOO
I am always sincerely thankful to all X-BLISS, as I believe that XODIAC and XODIAC’s WAIN exist because of X-BLISS. We will show you our growth in all aspects with humility and without losing our original intentions. Thank you. Love you.
WAIN
X-BLISS, thank you so much for always supporting us solidly. We'll repay you with even better music and performances, so please look forward to it in the future! Love you~~
GYUMIN
I'm truly grateful for your continuous support. I think of X-BLISS as my driving force. I hope to meet fans from all over the world. Also, I hope fans will continue to support us. We'll repay you with good music.
SING
To all X-BLISS who have supported us since debut until now, we cherish every opportunity to meet you. You are absolutely essential to me. I hope to have the chance to meet you all around the world in the future. Also, we will continue to express our gratitude to you by creating various works to repay the love you have given us.
LEO

Such sweet messages definitely make it hard to end this interview, but this concludes part 3 of our XODIAC members' interview!

Wait, before you go, this is definitely not the end of our collaboration with XODIAC! 

The XODIAC members have prepared a very special video for X-BLISS, where they take on the "we're K-Pop idols, of course" challenge! It is all types of heart-fluttering, adorable, and endearing, so you definitely do not want to miss it! Check out the exclusive video below!

X-BLISS, what did you think of our collaboration with XODIAC? Did you enjoy it? What was your favorite part? Tell us on X!

Stay tuned to Kpopmap for the latest updates on all things XODIAC!