When Korean R&B artist GEMINI is building his tour rider, the first thing on his mind is scents — and that's why perfume and gum are the top priorities on his list.
As GEMINI reveals in this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, he is sensitive to smells he dislikes. With that in mind, the first thing he does at every hotel is spray his trusty floral Le Labo perfume.
"Personally, I'm not a big fan of woody scents," GEMINI explains. "I think I might have trouble adjusting, so I spray a lot of perfume to help me adjust."
In addition to smells around him, GEMINI likes to keep his breath minty fresh — and mind active — with a pack of Orbit gum. "[I chew it] whenever I'm on the move, feel bored, or want to stay awake," he says.
Once GEMINI is ready to hit the stage, he does a quick warm-up with lip trills and acting exercises. "I make a lot of effort to act with sentiment, so I believe that having a mindset before a performance is crucial," he details.
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