[Edaily Starin Reporter Kim Hyun-sik] "Pop Music Hot Talk" is a weekly column that compiles and introduces memorable quotes gathered from the front lines of pop music reporting. <Editor's Note>

◇“All my efforts so far feel even more meaningful”
This was the response from Yochi, leader of the boy group POW, when asked about his feelings on topping the iTunes Thailand chart with his solo song “Blow Your Mind.”
"Blow Your Mind" is an emotional R&B track that captures the feelings of being strongly drawn to someone. It was produced by world-renowned music producers Diplo and King Henry, with Grammy Award-winning songwriters Lucky Daye and Sasha Alex Sloan contributing to the composition. Rappers Sik-K and Brian Chase joined as featured artists to add their talents.
Yochi, an idol from Thailand, has received an enthusiastic response from music fans in her home country with this recently released track. "Blow Your Mind" topped the R&B/Soul genre chart on iTunes Thailand on the 1st and ranked third on the overall chart. Prior to this, the song also reached number 10 on the daily Shorts chart on YouTube Music Korea on the 25th of last month.
On the 7th, Yochi told Edaily, "'Blow Your Mind' was my first solo song as a member of PAW, so it was a very meaningful project for me, and I prepared it with a lot of care and effort," adding, "I am truly happy and grateful to have reached No. 1 on the Thai charts."
She added, “Thanks to everyone who liked the song and cheered me on, all my hard work feels even more meaningful.”

Meanwhile, Yochi is set to meet audiences in his home country through the horror film “Kisada Paradise,” which opens in Thailand on the 11th. Yochi previously built his acting career in Thailand as a child actor.
'Kisada Paradise' is a horror film set in an abandoned amusement park that has become the subject of urban legends among students. It was directed by Pontaris Joki, who achieved local box office success with the 'Pinnak' series. Yochi was cast as the male lead in this film, starring alongside actor Natawat Jirochitikul.
Yochi shared his thoughts on appearing in the film, saying, “Returning to acting after such a long time was a special experience for me. It’s something I truly love, and it’s also where my career in the entertainment industry began.”
Yooch is currently carrying out various promotional activities locally to coincide with the film’s release. He expressed his hopes, saying, “I’m really looking forward to and excited about the film’s upcoming theatrical release. I hope many people will enjoy watching it and give it their support.”