Super Junior's Siwon interviewed by Reuters

We recently reported on Super Junior's upcoming showcase in Japan this July. While it has now become common for Korean bands to expand beyond Korea and into Japan, SM Town's expansion into Europe with their Paris concert has been garnering attention from K-pop fans worldwide.

On June 15, international news agency Reuters interviewed Super Junior's Siwon regarding SM Town's recent concert in Paris and the rise of Korean music in Europe.

Siwon declared that the Hallyu Wave has not had a significant impact in Europe but this is going to change. He told Reuters that "[the SM Town concert] wasn't just a concert in Europe. It was beyond that, which gives me so much confidence and pride."

Additionally, Siwon reportedly is very confident that Super Junior can make it big on a global scale. He said, "We do have lots of songs composed by Europeans. Also, our fashionable and powerful performances are appealing."

The article also mentions his personal experiences in training and his time in Beijing spent learning Chinese to increase his international appeal. Siwon commented, "I'm not a native English speaker but do post tweets in English. But, interestingly, our fans are now learning Korean."

What do you think about the interest in Siwon from Reuters and the increased attention K-pop is gaining worldwide?

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