In an unexpected twist of career choices, EXO's Xiumin is making headlines for his remarkable transition from the world of K-pop to the realm of small business ownership. The talented artist, known for his contributions to the wildly popular boy group EXO, is set to feature prominently in the upcoming youth drama titled "Boss-dol Mart."

Scheduled for an exclusive release on Tving today, September 5th, "Boss-dol Mart" is already generating buzz for its intriguing storyline.

A New Beginning in a Challenging Role 

The drama will center around five former idols who find themselves grappling with the challenges of running a mart, in a role-reversal that takes them from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry to the everyday grind of entrepreneurship.

The drama's main cast, including Xiumin, Lee Shin Young, MONSTA X's Hyungwon, Choi Won Myung, and Lee Se Eon, has been unveiled in a visually striking group poster. Dressed in colorful uniforms, the actors are seen holding green onions and cabbage, with the phrase "We are now the mart owners" prominently displayed.

Xiumin, in particular, is set to play the role of Shin Tae Ho, the main dancer of the disbanded idol group 'Thunder Boys,' who must navigate the trials and tribulations of the mart business. Each member of the cast assumes distinct positions within the mart, adding depth and character to the storyline.

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The production team behind "Boss-dol Mart" has described the drama as "a story where five young men momentarily lose their dreams and face a harsh reality, using an unexpected opportunity as a stepping stone to explore a new life."

The narrative is expected to resonate with today's youth, who often find themselves at the crossroads between dreams and reality.

Netizens' comments:

• "BossDolMart!!!!!!! Please don't make him the 2nd lead guy, c'mon spare my man a heart break in the drama"
• "it's XIUTAEHO's first day of work on 09/15"
• "the premise for boss dol mart is so interesting???? what was the unexpected accident that made them disband and why were the thunder boys listed as owners of a supermarket???"
• "yeayy, can't waittt"
• "omg The drama is about a disbanded idol group who takes on the challenge of running a mart!"

As Xiumin embarks on this new chapter of his career, his fans eagerly anticipate witnessing his acting prowess in a completely different light. "Boss-dol Mart" is set to premiere on September 15th at 4 PM KST, promising viewers a delightful and empathetic journey into the world of these former idols turned entrepreneurs.

Meanwhile, In a recent EXO Xiumin is still making buzz with his "harsh" advice to aspiring K-pop idols regarding live singing. 

READ THE FULL STORY HERE : EXO Xiumin Continues To Make Waves Following 'Harsh But True' Advice To Aspiring Idols: 'He has the right to say such things' 

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