[FULL] [TRANS] Yixing - Bazaar Jewelry Interview

(t/n: interview has been updated with the rest of the article.)

To stand out, one must give hard work.

For every person who has interacted with Zhang Yixing, their deepest impression of him is his sense of responsibility and hard work. The people he promised and the things he promised to do, he will personally complete all of them. He seems to always be living for others, the feelings of his family, companions, and fans will always be placed above his own.

This year on New Year’s Eve, although Zhang Yixing who had not reunited with his family for many years was in the country, he did not go home to celebrate the new year. Instead, carrying his longing for his family and tears, he practised dancing in the cold dance studio for 96 hours. For the sake of not holding his group back, no matter how much he has to sacrifice, he does not want to let everyone down.

Years of tough dance practices and performances have given Yixing a body full of ailments. When asked who in EXO had the most severe injuries in their bodies, everyone unanimously replied – Zhang Yixing. The day before being interviewed by Bazaar Jewelry, he had just flown in from Korea. On the plane his waist injury acted up again, he laid down directly on the aisle of the plane cabin. This kind of things has happened too many times, but each time he grits his teeth in perseverance and gets through it like this, not wanting to bring trouble to anyone.

To gain the trust of others, one must give sincerity.

The reality show <Go Fighting> brought together many A-list big name celebrities within the country. During the recording of the show, Zhang Yixing made many seniors look at him differently. Sun Honglei evaluated him, “During the time I got to interact with Yixing on Go Fighting, I realised that actually I was the student, and there was so much I had to learn from him. This can be considered complementing each other. He is the role model for the post-90s, I am the role model before year 2000. Nobody is allowed to bully Yixing, he is mine.” Huang Lei felt that Zhang Yixing is a very innocent, adorable, and forthright young man, and hopes that one day there will be a chance to invite him to star in his own movies. Huang Bo said, “He is a sincere kid.” Actor Wang Xun, after taking part in <Go Fighting>, posted on Weibo commenting on Yixing, “We all love him very much!”

Every senior is full of praise for him, yet he dares not slacken half an inch. “Work hard, work hard, and work harder” is Zhang Yixing’s motto, he has always held a strong conviction – there are no shortcuts in life, hard work is the foundation of everything. And in those moments that are incomparably tough in the eyes of others, yet he himself does not think so, “Because my hard work has always been in persisting in the things I like. When you are working hard for a goal, that kind of purity and simplicity is the most precious.” Zhang Yixing is this kind of person, once he’s found the road he wants to take, he will give all his effort to walk till the end.

Q&A Segment

1) What is the craziest thing you have done?

A: Don’t think there is one, I’m considered more of a rule-abiding person, maybe because of my personality, and also because I’m in this profession, I will also restrain myself more.

2) What are you most afraid of?

A: Afraid and also worried, about my family’s health, being separated from my loved ones in life or death, there’s nothing greater than these.

3) What type of girls do you like most?

A: It’s been said that Libras are members of the “Hardcore Outer Appearance Club”, actually who doesn’t have a love for beauty? Of course I also like pretty girls, but personality is more important. Gentle, cute, and innocent girls are attractive to me, and they must be filial, if they can do housework it would be even better.

4) What is the most unforgettable experience you’ve had?

A: There are too many, the experience of being a trainee in Korea, the experience of going on stage for the first time, the experience of preparing for a concert with my buddies. Although our bodies were tired, the scenes of the members together supporting each other and encouraging each other, are all too unforgettable.

5) What is the most manly thing you’ve done?

A: I think being loyal is quite manly, and then protecting the people I want to protect is also very manly.

6) What are your favourite jewelry accessories?

A: Ear studs. The accessories that appear on my body most frequently are ear studs, I think they are very easy to coordinate, and when I find designs that go well with anything I can easily match it with any clothes.