DA MAN Exclusive Online feature with Harry Shum, Jr., known to much of the world as the Dancing Sensation Mike Chang on the hugely popular hit TV show Glee.



DA MAN: One of the most memorable experiences you’ve had is…

Harry Shum, Jr.: Stepping on to a stage for the first time. It was an out-of-body experience that I don’t think I’ll be able to feel again.

DA MAN: You can’t live without your…

Harry Shum, Jr.: Sriracha [spicy Thai dipping sauce].

DA MAN: Your idea of happiness…

Harry Shum, Jr.: Eat well, sleep well and do well.

DA MAN: You value…

Harry Shum, Jr.: My friendships and family.

DA MAN: Something that you’ve not told anyone is…

Harry Shum, Jr.: Something I probably will never tell anyone [wink, wink].

DA MAN: This year, your goal is to…

Harry Shum, Jr.: Keep growing.

DA MAN: Fashion, to you, is…

Harry Shum, Jr.: The outer soul that creates the definition of your internal design. Yeah, I have no idea what that means either.

DA MAN: If you were not acting (or singing or modeling), you would be…

Harry Shum, Jr.: A chef.

DA MAN: Your motto in life is…

Harry Shum, Jr.: Life is simple, people make it complicated.

To see the full magazine interview and more images, click here.

Photographs by Yann Bean

Creative Direction by Mitchell Nguyen McCormack

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