It’s Pop Week here at MTV News, and that means we’re catching up with and getting to know everyone who’s going to make a splash in pop music and culture over the next 12 months. Whether they’re just arriving on the scene or are already the name on everyone’s lips, these are the artists we expect big things from in 2009. Are you ready?

You won’t see Lucas Grabeel hitting the clubs anytime soon. That’s because the “High School Musical” star — who also recently starred in “Milk” alongside fellow rookie Dave Franco — describes himself as a “homebody.”

“Well, I spend a lot of time doing other art projects,” he shared with MTV News. “I like to paint and draw, play around in my music studio, play video games. I’m a homebody. I like to stay home.”

(More from Lucas plus his DIY Music Videos, after the jump!)

Since he happens to spend a lot of time at home, it isn’t surprising that he shared with us that he had yet to see “Slumdog Millionaire,” despite the fact that he’s a big fan of the Golden Globe-winning movie’s soundtrack.

“Well, on the way here I was listening to the ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ soundtrack,” he said. “It was really good. I just got a new iPod so there’s everything on there.”

We also found five other things that might surprise you about the very succinct Lucas.

1. “I’m a good cook.”

2. “I like horses.”

3. “I’m a neat freak.”

4. “I like to build things. I just built a slipper shelf. I’m weird like that.”

5. “I eat a lot of sandwiches.”

Are you surprised by anything Lucas shared with us? Tell us!