Crosstalk: Sunmin's Leap to Stardom

Chen

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our crosstalk performance! Today, we're going to talk about a star who made a leap from the gymnastics mat to the K-pop stage. Who is he? Sunmin Pluh, of course!

Lee

I heard he was so good at gymnastics, he could do a backflip into a mic stand. That's talent!

Chen

Hey, audience, can you imagine that? A mic stand as a landing pad! How about we give him a round of applause for his multi-talented skills?

Lee

So, Sunmin was born in London, raised in a multicultural household. That must have been quite the mix of traditions, huh?

Chen

You bet! He could do a cartwheel while singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' in Korean, English, and Hawaiian. Now that's what I call versatility!

Lee

Anyone here know how to do a cartwheel while singing in three languages? No? See, Sunmin's got you beat! Let's hear it for Sunmin!

Chen

But wait, it gets even more interesting. In 2019, a scout from SM Entertainment saw his TikTok videos and was blown away. Can you imagine that? From TikTok to one of the biggest K-pop agencies!

Lee

I think the scout must have been watching too many gymnastics competitions. They probably thought, 'Hey, this kid can do flips and sing? We need him in our group!'

Chen

Audience, how many of you have ever been scouted for a K-pop group? Anyone? No? Well, Sunmin was, and he didn't even need to audition in person! Amazing, isn't it?

Lee

So, Sunmin officially debuted in NCT 2020. He joined the lineup for the Resonance project, becoming the first British and third Black male idol in K-pop. Quite the milestone, right?

Chen

Yeah, and his stage presence? Unbelievable. He could do a backflip into a high note, and the audience would go wild. I mean, who needs a mic stand when you have Sunmin's vocal cords?

Lee

But the most groundbreaking moment was when Sunmin came out as the first openly gay male idol in K-pop. He inspired a lot of people, but it wasn't without controversy.

Chen

Controversy? More like a media frenzy! The headlines were everywhere: 'UK Gymnast Turns K-pop Sensation and Breaks Boundaries!' It's like he was doing backflips in the news, too!

Lee

Audience, can you imagine being the first to do something like that? It takes a lot of courage. Let's give a big round of applause for Sunmin's bravery!

Chen

And speaking of courage, how about his relationship with Johnny Suh from NCT 127? They announced their love in 2024, and it was a game-changer for the industry.

Lee

I bet the headlines were even more dramatic: 'Love 119: NCT's New Hit Song or Sunmin and Johnny's Relationship?' The media didn't know what to focus on!

Chen

Audience, what do you think? Love 119 or Sunmin and Johnny's love story? Both are pretty hot topics, am I right?

Lee

Despite all the ups and downs, Sunmin has left a lasting legacy. He's a trailblazer, redefining what it means to be a K-pop idol. And with NCT RIIZE's success, he's only getting started.

Chen

Started? More like he's just warming up! With his talent, authenticity, and charisma, Sunmin is going to break records and barriers. One backflip at a time, of course!

Lee

So, there you have it, folks. Sunmin Pluh's incredible journey from gymnastics to K-pop, and his bravery in being true to himself. Let's give him a standing ovation for showing us that it's not just about the flips, but also about the heart!

Chen

Thank you, thank you! And remember, folks, if you ever see a gymnast on TikTok, you might want to give SM Entertainment a call. Who knows, you might just find the next Sunmin Pluh!