Money, fame, adoration by millions of fans worldwide. Being a pop star is a dream for many, but it does have its downside, says EXO.

Appearing on the SBS show “Party People“ on Saturday, the K-pop superstars talked about what it was like to be idol singers.

The members said that they sometimes feel everything is futile.

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”It‘s not easy being a 20-something who can’t even walk around freely...A lot of times I wanted to give up because it was so difficult, but I just think about how happy it is for us to be (members of) EXO,“ said D.O., during a talk show hosted by JYP Entertainment producer Park Jin-young.

Suho said that he travels a lot because he wants to be free.

But the members also voiced their appreciation for being members of a beloved group.

”I‘m thankful that I’m loved by so many people, and that they think about me. That fact fuels me to keep going in difficult times," said Chanyeol.


By Yoon Min-sik (minsikyoon@heraldcorp.com)