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Youn Seok describes his style as smart chic.

Nevermind that he goes by a different name now, this K-Pop artiste is still hot property.

Being well-groomed is important as it gives a man the confidence to achieve whatever he sets out to do, says South Korean celebrity Youn Seok.

As a trendy K-Pop artiste, Youn says his style is GQ-inspired, but admits that he prefers to lounge around in the comfort of T-shirts, jeans, sneakers and beanies when he is not working.

Newly-appointed as the brand ambassador for Ubermen, the dashing singer was in town to launch the brand’s new hairstyling range.

“Sometimes, I have to attend several shows a day. And, depending on the event, I may be required to change my hair style or my outfit. So, I Iike that the product is light and looks natural. And, also that it does not feel sticky and cleans off easily, leaving no residue,” said the singer.

Previously known in South-East Asia by his stage name Lee An, Youn recently reverted to using his birth name. Reason? “I’ve always been using my birth name in Korea, but my previous management said Youn Seok was too difficult for non-Koreans to pronounce. So, I had no choice but to take their advice and adopt the stage name of Lee An,” the 33-year-old star explained.

“But now, I’ve got a new management and they questioned the need for a stage name and instead encouraged me to use my birth name. Of course, I’m more than happy to be known by my real name,” explained the soft-spoken singer, composer and producer who released his first album in 1994.

Starting off as a composer, Youn’s forte lies in rock ballads, but he is keen to try new things. He says he is most inspired to write music when he is travelling as he enjoys observing people from different countries and cultures. “I usually compose on the guitar and record the songs on my phone,” shared the singer.

Apart from his native South Korea and neighbouring Japan, Youn has been plying his trade in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. The affable crooner says the warm and balmy weather, as well as the hot and spicy cuisine, keep him coming back to our shores.

“I love Malaysia. For me, it is so beautiful. The weather is nice and there is so much good food. If I have the time, I would love to visit Malaysia, not for work, but just to tour. For me, top on the food list is nasi lemak because we Koreans just love spicy food. I also like roti canai, but my company doesn’t allow it when I’m scheduled to do a show,” said Youn who lists water sports as a hobby and looks forward to go scuba-diving in Malaysia.

Next up for Youn is a project that combines two of his interests – music and acting. “I will be joining the cast of a musical in Korea. I love music and I like acting. And, in a musical, I get to do both,” he said.

He has just released his seventh solo album titled Here I Am and will be toruing Asia later this year to support the album. Looks like it will be a busy second half of the year for Youn Seok.