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| SINGER & ACTOR KIM HYUN JOONG STAR IN DRAMA "INSPIRING GENERATION" |
FYI: The full interview in Korean is at the following: m.cyworld.nate.com/blog/postView.php?home_id=a1592804&post_seq=3898659
An interview of Kim Hyun Joong titled "Do You Know Me?"
@FortheLoveofKHJ /RT by @AlienPrinceKHJ
14. R:
You have many fans already and that would generate even more fans.
How does it feel to know that there are many people all over the
world who watches your every move? You even made the cover of a South
American magazine.
KHJ: Feels good. I had concerts in Japan this
past October, and there were many fans greeting me, making me happy.
But honestly, the overseas fans don’t really know me well. They
like Ji-hoo from Boys over Flowers, not me (My 2 cents…dear KHJ,
you are so wrong about that…lol). I saw that those fans couldn’t
get used to what I did there. When I danced in the countries I
visited for the first time, they would say “Ji-hoo is dancing
well.” They know I’m a singer but because it’s their first time
seeing me that way, they are taken aback. Not to mention, I’m
physically more fit than when I was in Boys Over Flowers.
15. R: You know that’s how it starts. First, people fall for the
looks, then searches for the projects you were previously involved
in.
KHJ: I get that. First of all, you have the language barrier (laugh). Wouldn’t it be similar to my liking Miranda Kerr but almost knowing nothing about her personality? It begins that way, and you start getting to know his/her inside which leads to attraction.
KHJ: I get that. First of all, you have the language barrier (laugh). Wouldn’t it be similar to my liking Miranda Kerr but almost knowing nothing about her personality? It begins that way, and you start getting to know his/her inside which leads to attraction.
16 R: That’s right. Somehow, first impressions do affect how good a
feeling you have on someone.
KHJ: I consider the first impression very important. Most of the time, if I get “a bad vibe” from the beginning, I end up not hitting it off with the person in the end.
KHJ: I consider the first impression very important. Most of the time, if I get “a bad vibe” from the beginning, I end up not hitting it off with the person in the end.
17. R: That’s what people call “good at reading people.” I guess
you are like that.
KHJ: Not really. I don’t tend to trust people easily but can get a good vibe from good people. For example, Dalhwan-hyung is someone I’m filming with these days, and I had a good vibe about him only after exchanging a few words. I don’t drink with people who don’t see eye to eye with me, and Dalhwan-hyung and I hit it off when we drank together. I found out that he also likes traveling alone, and we have a same set of values in various ways.
KHJ: Not really. I don’t tend to trust people easily but can get a good vibe from good people. For example, Dalhwan-hyung is someone I’m filming with these days, and I had a good vibe about him only after exchanging a few words. I don’t drink with people who don’t see eye to eye with me, and Dalhwan-hyung and I hit it off when we drank together. I found out that he also likes traveling alone, and we have a same set of values in various ways.
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18. R: Haha. You are a well-know drinker in the showbiz, but looks
like it’s difficult to have a drink with you since the first
impression screens who can drink with you.
KHJ: I dislike drinking
in uncomfortable situations the most. That’s because I enjoy
drinking and don’t want to ruin those good times by being
uncomfortable.
19 R: What’s your limit?
KHJ: 4 bottles of soju. I used to like only soju but learned to like the taste of hard liquor and wine a bit. I honestly didn’t know the taste of alcohol before. But now I feel like I’m beginning to know the taste.
KHJ: 4 bottles of soju. I used to like only soju but learned to like the taste of hard liquor and wine a bit. I honestly didn’t know the taste of alcohol before. But now I feel like I’m beginning to know the taste.
20. R: I started with the looks and got side tracked to drinking. So,
I didn’t get to ask you what I really wanted to. Are people as good
looking as you happy with their looks?
KHJ:
I’m content. Of course, there are so many good looking people out
there. Leonardo DiCaprio comes to mind right now. I like myself just
the way I am.
21. R: However, you are not just some good looking star…a bit on the
4D side..
KHJ: I guess I just live my life carefree…haha I don’t concern myself with the way how others might look at me and do what I want to do. That’s how I can live freely without restrictions.
KHJ: I guess I just live my life carefree…haha I don’t concern myself with the way how others might look at me and do what I want to do. That’s how I can live freely without restrictions.
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22. R: I hear when you work you should put most emphasis on what you
want to do. What is it that you really want to do?
KHJ: Of course
acting and singing. Also, I want to ride my bicycle and travel the
whole country, enter a triathlon, and get a certificate for sailing.
When I get older, I want to open a scuba shop in Jeju-do, not for
money but as a hobby.
23. R: You can’t always do what you want. What do you do to get rid
of the stress when that happens?
KHJ: Do whatever you want to do except the things you can’t do.
KHJ: Do whatever you want to do except the things you can’t do.
24. R: Does that include dating among the things you want to do?
KHJ: Dating…not so much. These days I don’t have anyone I like that much. I like someone who can talk well but not always serious at the same time. You know one of those people who is a pleasure to be around. I like people like Tak Jae-hoon.
KHJ: Dating…not so much. These days I don’t have anyone I like that much. I like someone who can talk well but not always serious at the same time. You know one of those people who is a pleasure to be around. I like people like Tak Jae-hoon.
25. R: You’re known for “giving it all” when you date. If you do
date again, are you ready to do that?
KHJ: Yes. I should “give it all.” If I love the person, how could I not?
KHJ: Yes. I should “give it all.” If I love the person, how could I not?
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26. R: But then, it would hurt that much more when you break up.
KHJ:
You deal with it then. If you think about this and that, it will only
get you a headache. I am more like “let’s do what’s due today
and do what’s due tomorrow.” It’s a bit weird to say this but I
might not even be here tomorrow due to an unfortunate event.
Therefore, enjoy as much as you can today.
27. R: You sound like your motto is still “You only live once.”
KHJ: Yes. Only live once. I don’t want to live my life worrying. I want to enjoy my life doing what’s appropriate for a 20 year old when I’m 20 years old and doing what’s appropriate for a 30 year old when I’m 30 years old. Let’s say you work day and night until you turn 40 and 50 to save money. And then saying at age 50 “Now that I’ve saved enough, I should play soccer” won’t make it actually happen.
KHJ: Yes. Only live once. I don’t want to live my life worrying. I want to enjoy my life doing what’s appropriate for a 20 year old when I’m 20 years old and doing what’s appropriate for a 30 year old when I’m 30 years old. Let’s say you work day and night until you turn 40 and 50 to save money. And then saying at age 50 “Now that I’ve saved enough, I should play soccer” won’t make it actually happen.
28. R: The questions have been short answer questions, but they are
funny and funny some more. However, there is philosophy in them.
KHJ: I guess it’s because I’m quick tempered. It’s what I decided to do so what’s the point in sulking? We will only get on each other’s nerves. Since we are doing it we might as well do it cheerfully and quickly.
KHJ: I guess it’s because I’m quick tempered. It’s what I decided to do so what’s the point in sulking? We will only get on each other’s nerves. Since we are doing it we might as well do it cheerfully and quickly.
29. R: It’s difficult to do that with dramas.
KHJ: You gotta wait. That’s not something you can do on your own. Everything else that is under my power, I do it quickly and in a fun way.
KHJ: You gotta wait. That’s not something you can do on your own. Everything else that is under my power, I do it quickly and in a fun way.
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30. R: Sounds like it’s a fun way to live.
KHJ: There will be more
fun things after the interview.
31. R: Really? I hear you are headed to Young-wal for filming after
this. Haha
KHJ: It will be fun in between. All right..a deal! Shall we do just three more questions as last questions?
KHJ: It will be fun in between. All right..a deal! Shall we do just three more questions as last questions?
32. R: Then I want to make a deal as well. You ask and answer your own
questions.
KHJ: What I want to say is about my plans hereafter. When I’m done with The Age of Emotions, I plan on doing a drama and a movie in a row. Then I’ll be gone (everyone burst into laughter). This is about all I will say…. move on.
KHJ: What I want to say is about my plans hereafter. When I’m done with The Age of Emotions, I plan on doing a drama and a movie in a row. Then I’ll be gone (everyone burst into laughter). This is about all I will say…. move on.
33. R: What's your second one?KHJ: It's about my goal. I want to challenge myself doing a movie. The one in which I don't necessarily have to be a leading man. You know the kind of role that doesn't fit me, a strong character. Even if it's for a little bit I want to appear as a psychopath in a thriller. A more practical goal is to take on a role of a character who's rich, so I may shoot the drama in warmth unlike the one in The Age of Emotions. That character is financially challenged so I'm physically having a hard time (Everyone bursts into laughter once again). I'm so cold nowadays.
34. R:
Your third one?KHJ: Yes...I have another goal. I plan to enter a
triathlon in July of 2014 (speaking while looking at his manager)
with my manager's younger sibling. Haha It's something I really want
to do at least once in my life. I've seen a video clip some time ago
about a father who tried to make his son's wish come true, so he
prepared special equipment, ended up finishing the triathlon
together. After watching it, I said to myself that I should challenge
myself in doing it. It was very moving. you should watch it.
35. R:
Yes. Will do. Okay..I will finish up with the last question. When
will be The Age of Emotions for Kim Hyun Joong who has debuted 10
years ago?KHJ: Hmm. Not here yet. I once said in an interview
that when the 10 year anniversary hits, I would throw a free concert
for my fans. I want to keep that promise. But realistically speaking,
it's gotta be a smaller place, right? Let's do it at the Floating
Island center near the River Han. It looked pretty available.
Haha!
Reporter: His self-interview ended with the
triathlon. The triathlon talking Kim Hyun Joong was unfamiliar to me
just like the overseas fans who said "Ji-hoo sunbae is dancing."
Come to think of it, Kim Hyun Joong constantly shows himself but the
public might have been seeing only what they wanted to see. It's been
9 years since his debut, and Kim Hyun Joong is going forward toward
"The Age of Emotions" one step at a time.
FYI:
The full interview in Korean is at the
following: m.cyworld.nate.com/blog/postView.php?home_id=a1592804&post_seq=3898659
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