Jang Sungkyu has revealed to what is it like to be an EXO manager. OnOn an episode uploaded in Youtube channel "Workman" which was an ep hosted by Jang Sungkyu, he tried on a part-time job for a day, that was released this January 2020.
In the video, Jang Sungkyu ran into EXO leader Suho, while working as a part-timer at a gas station in Cheongdam-dong, Southern Seoul.
Jang Sung-Gyu also posted a photo with Suho on his Instagram account and said, "I worked at a gas station and met a Korean Wave magazine (a "walkman" subscriber). Will EXO's manager ever make it?" Amidst everyone's expectations, the promise of "believe it or not" was finally made.
Suho said all EXO members are subscribing to "Workman" and suggested that he can try to be the company manager. Surprised by this, producer Walkman said, "Can we go? We're really going," he said, giving a definite answer from Suho.
However, it was reported on the 2nd that Jang Sungkyu did become EXO's daily manager. Jang "has decided to experience EXO's daily manager," Jang Sungkyu's agency JTBC Content Hub said through various media outlets.
This episode showed Jang Sungkyu's foray into being a celebrity manager this month. Though, the EXO's current manager guided him and tasked him to do some errands and reminding EXO's schedules including a radio show, V Live broadcast, interview, dance practices, recording, and even taking Suho to the airport.
The members were so happy to see him and have told Jang Sungkyu how they are enjoying to watch Workman. Jang Sungkyu injected fun into the experience as he joked around with the members of EXO, and the members had fun being with him throughout the day with full of laughter. Sehun especially had Jang Sungkyu sweating as he played about reducing the amount of salary he'll be receiving.
The members expressed their love to the managers who worked really hard as they also shared their regrets, as the people had a poor perception of managers when they are hardworking and have a lot of studies to do.
Jang Sungkyu also released a photo after becoming an EXO Manager for the day he posted on his SNS on Thursday. "I made a rare memory because of EXO," he said, posting a photo taken with EXO members. In the photo, Jang is smiling while taking pictures of all EXO members. "It's an art of an EXO concert. And I was touched by EXO-Ls manners."
"They take care of everything, teach us, give us snacks. EXO's EXO-L in an EXO concert." He posted a message, a photo and a video clip.
Jang Sungkyu in the photo is taking a friendly picture of EXO members together. In the video, Jang is fiercely cheering for EXO, shouting "I love you" with fans toward EXO. Meanwhile, EXO released its sixth full-length album "OBSESSION" on Nov. 27 and embarked on a comeback activity. "Workman" is a content that allows Jang to experience the world of various occupations. Watch their videos on Workman's Youtube channel and watch a day in a life of being an Exo manager.
