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MISTY - ENDING THOUGHTS - Finally I was able to write something about the ending of the drama. mslee1107
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Jang Dong Gun Speaks on “A Gentleman’s Dignity”
cre: soompi.com
After finishing filming for SBS drama “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” Jang Dong Gun (40) stated he slept for two days straight.
Making a drama comeback after twelve years, and choosing a romantic genre at the age of 40, a schedule that calls for a forced lack of sleep was expected.
Standing in front of an HD screen for the first time in years, fans have certainly noticed the workings of time observing Jang Dong Gun’s face. During the interview Jang stated, “I’ve only heard the rumors about the wonders of HD TV, but after watching the first episode I too was surprised (laughs).”
“The fact that I was not in my best condition during filming was something I regretted the most, but through this drama I did everything I wanted to do without reservation,” stated Jang with a relieved expression on his face.
In his most recent previous projects Jang worked on Hollywood film, “Warrior’s Way,” and director Kang Jae Kyu’s “My Way.” Jang stated that it was ten years worth of hardship.
Receiving a love call from writer Kim Eun Sook’s for “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” Jang’s career came to another turning point. “I was able to experience the excitement and fun in being able to interact and relate directly with the viewers,” stated Jang.
Before filming for the drama began Jang stated that the romantic comedy genre of the drama was what burdened him the most rather than his character. “It was the first role where I was openly spitting out melodramatic lines, and was playing a role in which the romantic comedy male lead had a danger zone.”
“Kim Do Jin was not a character to receive the love and attention of everyone. He was a character people could easily like or dislike. In order to move the audience emotionally, there were intentional points of degrading my character. This is due to Kim Do Jin being that character who frequency crossed the line.”
Human Jang Dong Gun and character “Kim Do Jin” could not be any more different from each other. Making cheesy expressions and having a tendency to be blunt and audacious, were far from who Jang Dong Gun really is. Jang sought out help from his junior actor Hyun Bin, who is currently is in military service, in order to “research” Kim Do Jin’s character.
“I asked Hyun Bin to reveal the hardships of comedy, but he told me to be direct and daring. He told me that the more I do it, the more I will want to do more, and he was right.”
Jang also had other reasons behind choosing this genre.
“The seriousness from my roles in the past were building up and got to a point where it was a big pressure for me. I wanted to let go of it all, and at the right timing I crossed paths with this drama. I also signed up for filming for the movie “Dangerous Invitation” around the same time because I really wanted to try a Homme Fatale type of role. If the movie had come out before the drama it would have been a very fresh and new image of myself; however, since it is premiering after the drama it may have less of an effect.”
Jang was satisfied that he was able to take off the “serious Jang Dong Gun” mask. Fans comfortably coming up to the actor asking for an autograph was a new sight for Jang. “In the past fans had a harder time confronting me because of my image, but now they come up to me with a more openly.”
Starting out as an actor from youth and being ordered around, to maturing into the actor he is today was not an easy life. For 20 years it may seem that Jang Dong Gun lived a lucrative life as a top star, however, there is a behind story filled with hardship and worries that no one else can see.
The reason he spent ten years for just movies was because he “enjoyed acting out big and deep emotions and expression.” The catharsis that resulted from those roles was deep, and after movie “Friend” was a hit he received the spot light for many other roles thereafter. But Jang expressed that he was never happy or satisfied to his heart’s content due to the stress and worry over “what next?” after each project.
“It may seem as though actor Jang Dong Gun has never hit a low in twenty years, but if you look closely in detail there are many faltering instances. When I first entered this world of acting there was a constant fear and worry, and there was even a period of time where I had five projects fail in a row. It was the worst (laughs). Many fans out there think that I’m an actor that has yet to fail, but that is definitely not the case.”
Although Jang has been married for three years now, he claims he’s learned a lot about how women think from “A Gentleman’s Dignity.” “It would have been nice if I knew before… It was the first time I ever heard that girls make a big deal out of back hugs too (laughs).”
Jang’s wife, Go So Young, was recently the guest on TV show “Healing Camp” and mentioned a lack of back hugs from her husband. “My wife said that she did not like men that put on events, but I guess that’s not true. I think she secretly likes it (laughs).”
Having a family of his own, Jang felt that he was greatly influenced by their presence. “I hesitate even when I have to film kiss scenes. I also think that avoiding bad scenes is something I have to keep in mind from now on.”
The legendary Jang Dong Gun’s youthful years have passed on by and it is hard to believe but he is already forty. “There will be more roles that I can’t take on anymore (because of my age), but on the other hand there are now roles that I am able to take on,” stated Jang.
“In my thirties there was always a sense that I was walking towards a goal, but now that I’m in my forties, rather than walking if feels like I’m just floating along. There are paths and things that I can’t avoid, and I realize that I should just trust where my body leads me.”
Jang also expressed a humble interest in directing. While working with director Huh Jin Ho, Jang stated he was fascinated by how “the smallest things could change how an actor acts.”
“Rather than popular movies, I find myself interested in movies that are largely influenced by the smallest details of the actor. While filming ‘Dangerous Invitation’ I also got interested in directing. I tend to frequently start to think on set ‘I would want to do this scene like this.’ But it’s just an interest for now. At this point I wouldn’t dare try. (laughs).”
[News] Billboard Japan names Kim Hyun Joong as the most outstanding K-Pop Artist
Trans by Jackie Kim
South Korea and Japan over Dokdo [Billboard, Inc.] recent nalkaroweojigo continuously of Japan. However, cultural exchange is seamless. A number of countries, and still going strong, and Billboard Japan, oricon chart showing the power and get on the local influential music chart top. Billboard-pop Hot 100 chart anniversary of launch 1 k Billboard Japan Japan market in k-pop popular reporter why tried diagnose.
In the first half of Japan’s most significant star were who? Male group SS501, Kim Hyun Joong now solo ggobneun reporters. Kim Hyun Joong Japan debut single during last January’s release of Lucky Guy/ Kiss Kiss sold over 150,000 + in the first day. Last month released a single album, “Heat” also in the first week 165,000+ sold and made number one on the Oricon singles daily and weekly charts. His first DVD also swept the charts. Kim Hyun Joong is one the hottest stars in Japan. Billboard Japan Yamaguchi (Yamaguchi), and Mr. Hira (Hiraga) since the days of the “Kim Hyun Joong raise to popularity thanks to the SS501 and now as a solo as a singer successful debut.
If so, can one country at the expense of the Japan market with the most successful being the assessment of who? Billboard Japan chose their universally known as Dong Bang Shin Ki. Mr. Kresge Oka (Sugioka) hairs “TVXQ is still king and will be coming out new record, and three members of the exclusive agreement of affiliation” that went out with the team scored that phase was shaken. Smtown still a popular that TVXQ and BOA as the Foundation to first generation of Kpop. The resistance of the Japanese for Korean culture has been reduced a lot of consciousness “was.
Japan is the second largest in the world, and how I was able to penetrate the country market. Billboard Japan experts in the Japanese version, complete high performance, and a melody nostalgia. Yamaguchi has received verification from the South “is a popular song in Japanese translation and finally figured it was there.” Mr. Hira is turning ears “pop’s advantage makes attractive k. 1980-1990 ‘s J pop style and similar to the locals to give familiarity. Men and women can have beauty Japanese appreciate knowing about it looks also. ” Another official is the title of the “world music video produced by aiming for the market to be high. For the best in this ddulhril would lift up as much as a great scale “. Mr. Oka skiing system of management of quality is brought up to be and stay organized. “Like any visa to address exactly the genre music. Singer unearthing my system seems to be increasing day by day “, he said.
Japan has produced low-cost compared to k-pop singer’s recording ranks came up with that point of view. Mr. Yamaguchi and country of the saga “the record prices down so that you can easily buy CD showing. Relatively low price CD of a country and expanding market opportunity seems to be disappearing gradually reform plan Japan singer grow. “”
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김은주 기자 happykim@billboardk.com
[photos] SHINee's Choi Minho with To The Beautiful You Cast 120827
Sulli (who plays the role of Goo Jae Hee), SHINee’s Min Ho (who plays the role of Kang Tae Joon), Lee Hyun Woo (who plays the role of Cha Eun Kyul), and Kim Ji Won (who plays the role of Sul Han Na)
Credit: Osen, TVDaily, Kukimedia, etc /en.korea.com
Will just add this news of Choi Seol Ri / Sulli of f(x) about her working with SHINee"s Minho
cre: en.korea.com
f(x)’s Sulli enjoys performing with SHINee’s Min Ho
f(x)’s Sulli recently talked about performing with SHINee’s Min Ho, who works for the same agency with her.
On August 27, four actors, including Sulli (plays the role of Goo Jae Hee), SHINee’s Min Ho (plays the role of Kang Tae Joon), Lee Hyun Woo (plays the role of Cha Eun Kyul), and Kim Ji Won (plays the role of Sul Han Na) attended a press conference for SBS’s Wednesday-Thursday series To The Beautiful You.
Min Ho and Sulli, who play the lead roles in the series, are from the same agency, SM Entertainment. Reporters asked the two stars about their feelings shooting the romantic scenes for the series.
Sulli said, “Since I play the role of a girl who gives unilateral love to Min Ho, he leads me and makes me feel comfortable. Many romantic scenes are coming up next and they even make my heart flutter. I ask him how we are going to shoot the scenes and he takes care of everything for me.”
She made people laugh by saying, “Even though I crushed on him first in the series, he kissed me and hugged me first and it makes me comfortable.”
The series is about a girl named Goo Jae Hee, who transfers to the same school that high jump gold medalist Kang Tae Joon attends. It airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:55 p.m.
source: Xportsnews
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