''Sunflower blooms while facing the sun. Then, it grows while receiving the nutrients from sun. I think we are akin to sunflowers. The theory is the same as towards fans, but at times it’s the other way round. Probably, fans and our positions are interchangeable. But one point to be emphasized, if we are the sun, we do not want to be that critical presence as alike to sunflower. I admit that we exists due to the support by fans. However artistes in fans’ lives are not real-life partners. Through the stage and works, we reply fans’ anticipation but we did not bear the responsibility of fans’ lives and future. We made you sad and in low spirits. This is agonizing for us. Therefore, we can only sing with all our might. Although we can only do this and just like sunflower recovering spirits and receiving nutrients upon seeing the sun, treating us as a nutrient boost and then continued to work hard. I hope to see you all like this.'' - Shim Changmin, Interview with El Sol

I'm sure many of us who are Changmin's fan are greatly inspired by the words of this wise human being when he isn't being snarky. So, as his 24th ( 25th in korean age) birthday is coming (18th February), i've decided to dedicate a drabble to my ultimate love and his profound words. ♥