What was it like filming the idol you used to love? | HPF TVC Art Director Reflects on Working with Baekhyun
Today, I got to work on a shoot with Byun Baekhyun, the idol I loved from elementary school all the way through high school.
I only found out it was him after I was assigned to the project, and even when I arrived on set, it still didn't feel real. This time, instead of being a fan, I spent the entire day with him as a staff member, witnessing his professionalism, kindness, and thoughtfulness firsthand.
Every time my coworkers praised him, I couldn't help but feel proud of myself for having such good taste.
It still feels surreal. When I finally met him as an adult, as someone working on the set, I was unexpectedly calm.
I didn't interrupt him or try to express my admiration. I simply stood nearby, watched him work, talked to him as part of my job, and watched him sincerely thank every single staff member, saying, "Thank you for your hard work."
I never mentioned how much I had loved and supported him all those years. I never crossed any boundaries with my words, my gaze, or my actions.
I just watched him, genuinely hoping from the bottom of my heart that everything in his life would continue to go well.
It's incredibly emotional to think about. So many years ago, I traveled to Korea because I loved EXO. I was just a little kid, screaming with excitement in the streets of Myeongdong whenever I saw them on album advertisements.
Now, seeing him again and again through the monitor on set, with the same face that hasn't changed in over a decade, I keep thinking:
"I've come so far. I actually get to work alongside someone I once thought was completely out of reach."
I also want to tell the senior I met years ago on Tieba, who became my pen pal because we both loved EXO:
"I'm so happy. This artist is truly wonderful. Better than every other artist I've ever worked with. My younger self's admiration was never misplaced."
#BAEKHYUN #백현
OMGGG JONGDAE GREETED US SOONDINGIES ON BUBBLE AT 12:27AM KST TODAY 😭😭😭😭😭 #첸#CHEN
🦖: A bit late, but happy birthday to the Sundangies 💛
🦖: I'II always cherish and love you 💛
🦖: Let's close our eyes and fall asleep feeling good tonight 🌟
🦖: Thank you for allowing me to shine not only on stage but always. 💛
🦖: Let's wake up feeling good tomorrow too!!!!! Good night 😌 My soondingies ⭐️🔜
Note) Baekhyun did C6 note in All I Got which is highest note in a female soprano’s vocal range! baekhyun sang 3notes higher than G5. he has a 3.3 octave vocal range which is the same vocal range Whitney Houston had, not every male singer has this range
Every time Sehun releases a song, I realize all over again just how much we've been deprived all these yrs. I'm so grateful that Fade happened cause there's something so captivating and addictive about his music style, his voice and the unique vibe that he can create ✨
#SEHUN
🐶 im the youngest, my parents had me late. my brother & i have a 7 year age gap. i played the role of a daughter so my parents always said i was cute.
💬 can u look at the camera & show us how you act cute to ur family?
🐶 mom, im hungry ~
SEHUN IS ALSO A HOT SEARCH IN MELON SEARCH. AHHHHH. THANK YOU SO MUCH, EXOLS AND XUNQIS. 😭✨
Don't stop. Let's keep the momentum.
WELCOME TO THE FADE ERA
#SEHUN_FADE#SEHUN#세훈
If you’re subscribed to Sehun’s Bubble, please send him positive and encouraging messages but if you’re not, you can send your well-wishes via the #세훈버블 tag in your post.
Sehun has been through so much on this tour. Let’s show him all the love and appreciation he deserves 🧡
[SALES RECORD]
SEHUN 《FADE》 Physical Album Sales Update on Jingdong (JD) 📈
Massive sales achievement for SEHUN’s Chinese single album “FADE” across all 3 version links on Jingdong (JD)
🔘 1st Hour: 80,000+ copies (>¥11.9M RMB)
🔘 As of 17:00 CST: 98,000+ copies (>¥14.6M RMB)
JD Entertainment will release the official 24 hour sales report tomorrow
WELCOME TO THE FADE ERA
#SEHUN_FADE #SEHUN #세훈