2AM's Lee Changmin takes No. 6 and swears off competition shows
After finishing sixth on Unknown Legend, 2AM main vocalist Lee Changmin opens up about stage pressure, aging curves and his future.
Lee Changmin, the main vocalist of 2AM and a member of HOMME, has revealed his feelings following his appearance on the competition program 'Unknown Legend.' After finishing in 6th place overall, he mentioned the pressure felt during the competition stages and hinted that he would not participate in a competition program again.
'Unknown Legend' final 6th place and stage pressure
In a recent interview, Lee Changmin opened up about the psychological burden he felt during his challenge on 'Unknown Legend.' For him, who has already built a career as a vocalist while active as the main vocalist of 2AM, the competition stage—where he was to be re-evaluated solely by his voice—was not an easy choice.
The result was 6th place overall. He also shared that the burden of stepping onto the stage was greater than the ranking itself. Speaking of the pressure felt during the competition process and the hardships behind the scenes, he explained that even for a veteran singer, a competition is not a place that can be taken lightly.
A vocal challenge conscious of the Aging Curve
This appearance also contained his determination to overcome the 'Aging Curve,' a phenomenon where physical abilities or skills decline with age. For Lee Changmin, who has stood on stage as a vocalist for a long time, 'Unknown Legend' was a place to reconfirm his seasoned experience and current singing abilities.
Through the competition, he had time to re-examine his singing. He did not hide the fact that despite the career built through 2AM and HOMME activities, the burden of being evaluated on stage remained the same.
Lee Changmin: "I will not do a competition program again"
Lee Changmin drew a clear line regarding appearing in a competition program again. Rather than dissatisfaction with his results, it was a judgment made after personally experiencing the pressure and the unique nature of the competition format.
Reflecting on his time as the main vocalist of 2AM, a member of HOMME, and a solo singer, he expressed his intention to continue focusing on singing and the stage. Finishing 6th on 'Unknown Legend' remains a new part of his career, alongside his honest confession regarding the competition stage.
