Wonho on Shirtlessness, Daydreams, and Instagram | Interview

We noticed peeks of this facet of Wonho amongst seven different guys whereas he was a member of Monsta X from 2015 to 2019 with a flash of his abs right here; a shirtless second there. Wonho shortly grew to become recognized for having essentially the most enviable physique in Ok-pop. Even his friends had been mesmerized by his trim physique at award reveals. As an alternative of shying away from this picture as a soloist, Wonho saved the momentum going, proving he is most assured when he isn’t, nicely, absolutely clothed. “I need to present myself like the true me, how I’m every day and carry out as myself on stage,” he explains. 

On a deeper stage, Wonho is not simply doing what makes him really feel finest — he is additionally doing what he believes is appropriate for everybody. “I really feel a accountability to fill the stage on my own,” Wonho reveals. If meaning doing so shirtless, so be it. 

After years of slipping on harnesses, stiff fits, and leather-based pants, Wonho’s uncovered solo aesthetic usually consists of mesh shirts, unzipped jackets, crop tops, and gauzy blouses left unbuttoned. Principally, so long as one thing is not too tight, cumbersome, or proscribing, Wonho says he’ll put on it. “I do not actually like fits or something that is too dressy,” he admits. After I point out this can be his approach of translating his athleticism and fervour for working out to his stage aesthetic, Wonho quickly agrees. “I would say so,” he remarks.

Facing Minimalism 

The same low-key look extends upward to Wonho’s skin and hair, too. As we talk, Wonho constantly smiles so big that I could probably see his molars if I really wanted to. His luminous complexion is free of makeup and an extensive skin-care regimen. When the latter comes up in our interview, Wonho tells me all he does to take care of his skin is wash it and pat on toner. 

I have a hard time hiding my shock at the lack of moisturizer in his routine. I think I need one to survive. For some reason, he tells me he’s jealous of that. That’s Wonho in a nutshell, though, if you ask me. Over the years of crossing paths with Wonho during his time with Monsta X, I noticed he has this disarming consideration of the people around him. Wonho’s always paying attention, even when you don’t think he is. But I digress.