EXO-M has 6 songs in their mini album right? Xiumin only has a total of 6 lines.

Into Your World

在你的世界降落

就算世界都冷漠

MAMA

没有生命力 没感情 每天毫无根据

最后我怒吼 我狂奔 我回温 不想要世界变的冷

Machine

她 的泪滴怎么看不出来有情绪 x2

I counted before, 15 seconds in total.

Have you watched EXO M’s performances  of Into Your World? Other than the chorus, Xiumin only raises his mic 2 times. Each time for less than 2 seconds.

This is the boy who trained for 4 years in SM after winning the FIRST place of EverySing contest in 2008. This is what he got.

 

Kim Minseok has a cute appearance, just like the classic kind of handsome korean boy. Xiumin doesn’t have a lot of chances to showcase himself. His dancing foundation is really strong, but because of his height and built, he’s destined not to be the main dancer no matter how good he is. He can’t show case his dance skills so he can only sell his aegyo obediently. Baozi Baozi Baozi… Kim Minseok, are you sick of explaining this nickname yet? Tao, oppa, Tao, oppa… Kim Minseok, are you tired of explaining this joke already?

 

But what can he do?

 

Minseok is smart, he knows his own identity. He does well in what he’s supposed to do, he doesn’t lust after opportunities he can’t have. He shines, but doesn’t steal the limelight from the others. In the group, he contributes silently but doesn’t get a lot of attention in return. An idol like that nowadays is hard to find, especially in the industry in China.

 

He really touched me with one particular photo, at LA Disneyland. Xiumin was carrying Tao and Yixing’s bags, trailing behind everyone at the very back of the whole group. Chen was with the China line, together with Baekhyun and Sehun, playing everywhere. But Xiumin wasn’t. There were many photos taken that day, but he was barely in any shots.

 

Actually, not only on that particular day, but his official press photos and fan taken photos have always been very little. Even if there is, you have to look for them meticulously first. Xiumin is small, it’s so easy for him to get blocked by the other extremely tall and built members of the group. A small faded smile is always hanging on his face, looking at the younger members who are playing around happily.

 

Xiumin is the complete opposite of Luhan onstage and offstage. Luhan always has a shy image onstage, while Xiumin has to portray a witty and adorable image because that is his role. Off the stage, he is completely the big brother with a mature thinking and mindset. He is serious and calm, he doesn’t really participate in the craziness along with his dongsaengs. He doesn’t voluntarily step forward to showcase himself,  doesn’t fight doesn’t snatch for the chance to. He doesn’t even really approach people on his own. His age and personality might have played a part in the maturity and responsibility in him.

 

To be honest, to be the oldest but not appointed as the leader, not being the maknae but having to act cute is extremely awkward for a Korean boy like him. Xiumin was also supposed to be the leader, but since he was afraid of not being able to communicate with the Chinese fans, and he feared that the members wouldn't listen to him, Kris was appointed leader. Perhaps it’s the between the dongsaengs, I’ve always felt that Xiumin is lonely on the inside.

 

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The way I see him is as a cute Korean, yes, but he is multi-talented, handsome, witty, and smart--and I never realized before. I didn't really get into Exo until I liked "MAMA" but even then, I noticed him. He wasn't too appealing to me at first, but I got over it and looked further. He's a really handsome man, and he deserves far better than what he gets. <3