Xiumin, a member of EXO and solo artist, successfully kicked off his 2025 Asia tour with his first solo fan concert, ‘X Times ( )’, held at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Seoul on March 22. The event featured two shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., both met with enthusiastic cheers from fans.

The concert adopted a magazine-inspired concept, with Xiumin appearing in the opening VCR as a lead reporter investigating the mystery behind “X” for a fictional publication titled X Times. As the title suggests, the event explored the many sides of Xiumin — both familiar and newly revealed — offering fans a deeper look into his personality and artistry.

Throughout the show, Xiumin actively engaged with fans through interactive segments like ‘I am X’, ‘X-FILE Sighting’, and ‘Hot Issue X’, answering questions and taking on spontaneous games such as the ‘Mochi Challenge’ and ‘Pineapple Slice Challenge’, keeping the energy light and joyful.

He also delivered live performances of all tracks from his recently released second mini album, ‘Interview X’, including title track ‘WHEE!’, along with ‘Can’t Help Myself’, ‘Make You LaLa’, ‘Switch Off’, ‘Lost Paradise’, and ‘Love is U’. Songs from his first mini album were also included, rounding out a 10-song set filled with emotion and flair.

A special moment unfolded during the first show when fellow EXO members Baekhyun and Chen made a surprise appearance with a birthday cake, celebrating Xiumin’s upcoming birthday on March 26 together with fans.

“Today was truly a happy day,” Xiumin said after the concert. “I hope to wrap up this fan concert tour well and release my third solo album next year — maybe even take on a full concert afterward.”

Following the Seoul stop, Xiumin will continue his ‘X Times ( )’ Asia Tour with scheduled performances in Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Manila, and Taipei, where he plans to meet fans with polished stages and diverse setlists.

He is also set to star in the upcoming drama ‘Heo’s Diner’, playing the lead role of Heo Gyun. The series premieres March 24, airing every Monday and Tuesday at 5 p.m. KST on Netflix and Wavve.

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