It has been a long time since Hyun Bin's lover, Song Hye Kyo's face shined on the tube.
In a recently released short 30 seconds CM for the coffee brand 'Doutor,' she transforms into a variety of disguise to receive coffee free of charge by sampling. From a transvestite to a rocker, Song Hye Kyo transforms five times and stands out with her varicolored charm.
In the commercial, Song Hye Kyo disguised herself as a transvestite, Audrey Hepburn with a scarf, a lively look of a teenager, a sweet young girl, and a funky style rocker wearing smokey makeup.

Above all, Song Hye Kyo disguised as a transvestite with the short cut and deep voice further enchanced her attractive charm. In addition, the CM song which was personally sung by her is becoming a hot subject all in itself.
Netizens, who have been exposed to the commercial have made comments like, "It's Hye Kyo! She perfectly matches the concept of acting as a cunning male!" and "Out of the five disguises, the best one was Hye Kyo disguised as a man." It's visible that Song Hye Kyo dressed as a man is exploding with interest.

Doutor's brand manager, Park Hyung Soo explained how the background was chosen, "We wanted model Song Hye Kyo, who has become even more lovely through her love with Hyun Bin, to express Doutor Coffee's strong point as being a drip brew, or filter-coffee."

interviews of Kang Dong Won where he has mentioned Kyo

Here are experts from recent interivews of Kang Dong Won where he has mentioned Kyo.

- 현재 송혜교와 옴니버스 영화 촬영 중이다.

Presently you are shooting an omnibus film with Song Hye Kyo.

▲선배님들한테 잘 배운 것으로 혜교씨랑도 잘 지내고 있다. 어색하면 안 되는 장르라서 친하게 지내려고 하고 있다. 부산에서 100% 촬영을 한다. 촬영장에 있는 것이 제일 행복한 것 같다.

▲ Song Hye Kyo and I are doing well as we are being taught well by the seniors. This is a genre that would not work if you are awkard or self-concious, so we agreed to have a close relationship. We are filming 100% in Busan. It seems that I'm happiest on the set.

-요즘은 송혜교와 영화를 찍고 있다고 들었다. 예쁘던가.

These days I hear that you are shooting a film with Song Hye Kyo.

▲너무 예쁘더라. 나도 남자인데 예쁜 여자를 보면 감탄한다. 송혜교를 이번 영화에서 완전히 처음 봤다. 어디서 스쳐 지나간 인연도 없다. 그래서 첫 촬영 때 어색했다. 그래도 멜로 영화인데 친해지려고 노력하고 있다. 나는 여자를 볼 때 패션을 많이 보는 것 같다. 길거리에서도 아방가르드 한 스타일의 옷을 입은 여자가 지나가면 한참을 쳐다본다.

She is overly beautiful. I am also a man, so when I see a pretty woman, I am moved with admiration. With this movie, it's the first time that I'm seeing Song Hye Kyo entirely in person. There has never been a time where I brushed by her. So, when we first started filming, it was awkard. Nevertheless, since this is a mellow film, we are making every effort in being close. When I see a woman, I seem to notice her fashion the most. If a woman is passing by wearing earrings and an avant-garde clothing style, I will stare at her for a good while.
-벌써 혜교라고 부르나.You are already calling her "Hye Kyo."

▶그러기로 했다. 왜냐하면 혜교랑 친해져야 하는 장면이 많으니깐. 그래서 바로 말을 놓자고 했다. 혜교도 이상한 놈이라는 이야기를 들었던 터라 걱정했다더라. 이상한 놈인줄 알았는데 사람 같아 보여 다행이다라는 느낌이었다.(웃음) 무엇보다 '전우치'가 손익분기점을 넘고 '의형제'를 좋아해주시니 지금 작업에 훨씬 열중할 수 있을 것 같다.

We decided to do so. Since Hye Kyo and I have many intimate scenes together, we immediately decided to lower our level of speech. Hye Kyo said she heard that I was a strange kind of man and she had some worries. She was expecting me to be a strange guy, so she felt relieved that I was like a real person. (laughs). More than anything else, Jeonwoochi is a break-even project that went past the limit, Brother/The Secret Reunion is receiving compliments, and now, it seems that I am able to put my heart and soul into this work.

Song Hye Kyo "Busan Project," Debut at Berlin Film Festival

The omnibus film, Busan Project starring Song Hye Kyo among others, will make its debut at the Berlin Film Festival.
According to the American film magazine, Screen International, Sidus FNH will launch sales for Busan Project at next month's European Film Market in Berlin.
The European Film Market runs for nine days beginning on February 11th as part of one of the most important film festivals in the world, the Berlinale or Berlin Film Festival. As the first major film event of the year, it is a magnet for international industry professionals, and is seen as a barometer for the upcoming year in film.
Thailand’s Wisit Sasanatieng, Japan’s ukisada Isao and Korea’s Jang Joon Hwan will each direct a short about people falling in love in Busan. Sasanatieng’s Iron Pussy will follow a 1970s transvestite spy and will star Kim Min Joon and Michael Shaowanasai; while Yukisada Isao's fantasy melodrama Kamome will star Sol Gyeung Gu and Yoshitaka Yuriko. Jang Joon Hwan's Love For Sale will feature Kang Dong Won and Song Hye Kyo as a couple in a society where love is industrialized.
Love for Sale began shooting on January 15, with all production to be completed by the end of February.
Busan Project is aiming for a premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May.

Lee Hong Gi about Hye Kyo

Singer and talent Lee Hong Gi selected his desire for a 2010 newspiece.



Lee Hong Gi, who made an appearance on the January 8th broadcast of SBS Intimate Note made a surprising confession, "If a scandal newspiece broke out in 2010, I would want it with Song Hye Kyo sshi."


Lee Hong Gi and Song Hye Kyo have an 8 year age gap and Hyun Bin is actually Song Hye Kyo's boyfriend. MC Park Mi Sun asked Lee Hong Gi, "Can you beat Hyun Bin ssi?" After a pause, he replied with a cute smile, "I'll try my best, of course."











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Kang Dong Won-Song Hye Kyo Meet as Lovers...'Busan Project' Casting

As confirmed on January 12th, actors Kang Dong Won and Song Hye Kyo are set to star in Busan Project (tentative title).
Busan Project is an omnibus film centered around the city of Busan and is headed by Korean director Jang Joon Hwan of Save the Green Planet, director Yukisada Isao of Crying out Love in the Center of the World, and director Wisit Sasanatieng of Tears of the Black Tiger.
Kang Dong Won and Song Hye Kyo are starring in director Jang Joon Hwang's Love For Sale. Love for Sale is a project about two lovers who are drawn together by lost memories set in the near future of Busan. Shooting will begin later this month in Busan.
In addition, Kim Min Joon has been cast in Thai director Isit Sasanatieng's Iron Pussy, while Seol Gyeong Gu has been cast in Japanese director Yukisada Isao's fantasy mellowdrama production, Kamome.

Roem has finally updated the gallery section of their site with 2009 Winter collection. If you remember, the previous images released were from their 'Product' section. It's nothing new, but a couple of the poses are somewhat different. I like Roem and all, but I'm growing tired of the same concept for their shoots...

This picture is the last shot from SHK on october 2009 to january 2010

FAN SIGHTING

I saw Song Hye Kyo on a boulevard...

She was doing a magazine shoot....

Couldn't take pictures because of the manager...

only managed one cut....^^

She was pretty as usual.....

This particular fan account was posted on December 28, 2009. However, that date does not imply that's when the cyworld user spotted Kyo. We can only assume that Kyo was seen around that time. One more note, Kyo must be wearing a wig, huh?

SHK, CF Filming & Wong Kar-wai's Project 'Busy, Busy'

'Hallyu Queen' Song Hye Kyo (28) has started her work for 2010.
Song Hye Kyo, who will begin filming director Wong Kar-wai’s 's movie The Grand Master at the end of this month, is now in the midst of quietly tending to her busy workload. This week alone she will shoot a total of 3 CFs. She filmed a new beverage CF this past Tuesday, the 5th at Yang Pyeong. On Wednesday, the 6th she caught a flight to the Netherlands for a Chinese cellular phone CF. After completing supplemental shoots for cosmetics CFs , she will leave for China on the 14th for director Wong Kar-wai's project. Despite her busy schedule, she took time out to attend both Song Yoon Ah's and Lee Na Young's VIP premieres for their movies.
In mid-January, she will prepare for filming by going to China early to work on both training and language. In regards to Song Hye Kyo, Director Wong Kar-wai stated, "Though she won't have many action scenes, we want her body to be familiarized with natural movements." Also, she will work with a native tutor to study Chinese. In addition, while on location she is expected to review local [Korean] movie and drama scripts and make a decision on a project.
A source close to Song Hye Kyo revealed, "This year, she has declared 'I will not rest and will actively work.' Her plan is to show diverse features both at home and abroad. She is systematically preparing her various plans for the new year."

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Jung Ga Eun, Reason she Received Phone Call from SHK's Management Company? "To Stop Using Her Name"

Actress Jung Ga Eun revealed that she has actually received a phone call from Song Hye Kyo's management company.
Jung Ga Eun, who became famous by being refered to as the life-size Song Hye Kyo, revealed on the January 5th broadcast of KBS 2TV Sang Sang Plus, "I have actually received a phone call from Song Hye Kyo's management company."
Jung Ga Eun continued, "Song Hye Kyo's management company called asking, 'it would be nice for you to stop using Song Hye Kyo's name.'" Jung Ga Eun's manager responded by expressing his regrettable feelings, "We would also like to do activities in the name of Jung Ga Eun."
"The truth is I'm the elder sister over Song Hye Kyo," Jung Ga Eun said evoking a smile as she sent Song Hye Kyo a sincere video letter.

Hyun Bin to visit Japan today

According to Hyun Bin’s agency, AM Entertainment, Hallyu star Hyun Bin will be visiting Japan today after being invited by Japan’s Fuji TV broadcasting.
AM Entertainment said that Fuji TV invited Hyun Bin to Japan in parallel with his 2 dramas that airing on Fuji TV starting this month. Hyun Bin’s career exploded after the MBC hit drama, “My lovely Kim Sam Soon”, which set to air every afternoon on Fuji TV starting January 11, as a part of the broadcasting station’s newly established “Hallyua” project. Meanwhile, his latest drama “Friend, Our Legend” will be shown on BS Fuji, Fuji TV’s digital satellite broadcasting station, on January 17.
An official at Fuji TV said that it is rare for two shows of a single actor to air at the same time. They aldo added that Hyun Bin will certainly spark up the Hallyu, or Korean Wave, in Japan this year

Song Hye-kyo and Kang Dong-won in Busan

Korean Actress Song Hye-kyo and Kang Dong-won are in the “Busan Project” which is currently a temporary title.

This story about lovers in Busan will be directed by Asia’s 3 representative directors together.

The casting will be completed soon and the Korean movie is planned to be finished by May for the Cannes Film Festival.

Hyun Bin, 7 days visits ..scoring first New Year's activities

Korean star Hyun Bin The first year of activity in Japan is expected to open the scoring.

현 빈은 오는 7일 일본 도쿄를 방문해 드라마 '친구: 우리들의 전설' 프로모션에 참석한다.

Hyun Bin is coming to visit Tokyo, Japan, 7 days TV 'Friends: The Legend of Us' promotion will attend.

1월 17일부터 방영되는 '친구: 우리들의 전설'의 홍보를 위해 김민준 등과 함께 일본을 찾는 것.

January 17, from being aired 'Friends: The Legend of us, for the promotion of June, along with Japan was looking for.

현빈은 8일 일본 후지TV 방송국에서 프로모션 행사를 갖고 토크쇼 프로그램에 출연하는 등 한류스타로서 위용을 뽐낼 예정이다.

Hyun Bin 8, Japan, Fuji TV has broadcast a talk show program on the promotion, including appearances as the majesty of Korean stars are scheduled to show off.

특히 1월 10일부터는 '내 이름은 김삼순'도 후지TV에서 방송돼 한류를 재 발화 시킬 것으로 기대된다.

January 10, especially from the 'My Lovely Sam-Soon' in the Fuji TV bangsongdwae cold is expected to re-ignite.

현빈의 이번 방문은 미국에서 영화 '만추'의 촬영 준비 관계로 바쁜 가운데 이뤄졌다.

The visit of Hyun Bin in the U.S. film in late autumn, ready to shoot the relationships among the busiest quarter.

현빈은 지난해 12월 31일에도 미국 시애틀 에 머물며 촬영 준비에 여념이 없었지만 '친구' 드라마 프로모션을 위해 특별히 시간을 할애했다.

December 31, Hyun Bin iledo the United States last year in Seattle intent on staying in the eopeotjiman ready to shoot 'Friends' TV time was devoted specifically to a promotion.

현빈은 9일 일본 프로모션 행사가 모두 끝마친 뒤에도 한국이 아닌 미국으로 바로 출국할 예정이다.

Hyun Bin all the promotional events 9, Japan, not Korea to the United States immediately after you finish will leave.

한편 '만추'는 특별 휴가를 받고 감옥에서 나온 여자와 누군가에 쫓기는 젊은 남자의 우연한 만남과 3일간의 사랑 이야기를 그린 작품이다.

Meanwhile, in late autumn, a special leave from prison to anyone who chased women and young men, casual encounters of the 3-day love story is a series of paintings.

현빈은 극중 남자 주인공 역을 맡아 탕웨이 와 호흡을 맞춘다.

Hyun Bin impersonate the term, the guy tangweyi and respiratory contact.

Hyun Bin's sad

"Friends, we have the legend of" people you'd rather die in the interpretation of that role is actor Hyun Bin. Film "Friends" is a 'big boss' name as the story of five core Liu, television dramas "friends, we have the legend" is based on Hyun Bin as the center.Hyun Bin through the interpretation of romantic love stories, as well as their own sweet smile have been female audience favorite actor. So in this play, he played the role of Jang Dong-gun has been played at first people questioned his ability has always been said to Hyun Bin around many people have played this work against him then.Television programs, and early copies of movies over the same scene on the screen, Hyun Bin has also been obscured, so the lens of each eye movement is difficult to get rid compared with Jang Dong-gun. In the television broadcast is not difficult to discover his role in the establishment of its own performance model, gradually we see Hyun Bin's own bright spot. Hyun Bin can also be said that the interpretation of the story line with the gradual deepening of the play came together in the beginning distributed radiant.The difference is that television and film "Friends, we have the legend" is painful, Hyun Bin played the East show is like that. Hyun Bin abandoned to allow female audience fascinated by the sweet smile, perfect digested covered with wounds of the East show. Hyun Bin play often reveals a bleak sad eyes saved this work, but also laid the "actor" status Hyun Bin. Can be said that this year he was the interpretation of the role of one of the best actors.He also became the so-called ratings supremacists victims. On the contrary if the joint winner, then Hyun Bin's acting skills may be recognized. However, to admit that in order to market stability has led to an award when the abandoned Hyun Bin.

Hyun Bin not acting awards finalists rather regret Ko Hyun Jung won the acting awards as "network Reds"

Ko Hyun Jung, Lee Yo-Won, Kim Nam Joo MBC Drama Awards this year's top prize competition, which will eventually Ko Hyun Jung's victory become the focus of attention. Drama Awards last year, the highest award given to an absurd Harutoshi Song Seung Heon and Kim shared a time aroused strong protests from Internet users who, by this year's MBC appears to be awakened, in general, to give the award is quite appropriate.Ko Hyun Jung and Lee Yo-won becoming the Internet's most competitive rivals. If this year's MBC still clung to the style of last year, split awards, that MBC TV stations will not be able to survive and even become the laughing stock of the mouth.From this point of view, the two rivals Ko Hyun Jung Kim Nam Joo and Lee Yo-Won both the role of the perfect present to the audience. Therefore, MBC has made a relatively more appropriate choice, the two shared the best actress award. Is also the highest award in order to avoid a large number of Internet users, like last year's award for Song Seung Heon repetition of the protests, while protecting the Kim Nam Joo will not become a target of public criticism.

Has been kept at a distance of "friends, our legend"

MBC last year, put on the spot, while SBS Dao Shi received a lot of praise. In a commercial-based on the popular TV series, SBS is different from other TV stations, the highest honor given to the young Moon Geun Young.He changed people's inherent in the concept of awards received much praise so.

This attempt to play an important role. Therefore, self-help style this year, the MBC acting awards went to Ko Hyun Jung. This approach broke the inherent mode of MBC, but also regarded as a satisfactory outcome. But it will not work or even too conservative shortcomings still exist, but also a larger living off the point. In fact, the "friends, we have the legend" is one such reason has been kept at a distance.

MBC's two TV shows this year, "coveted island" and "Friends, we have the legend" known as the difficulties of late works. Despite the relatively high start showing interest in the audience, but ultimately Nandi ratings due to the cold end so tragically ignore. "Covet Island" although the premiere, when viewership is low, but then I discovered that many people are around to buy DVD to see. Another works "friends, our legend" Although the issue had become a hot spot, but ultimately could not escape the fate of being discarded.

Although the defeat in the competition, but the "friends, our legend" is this year's production of the most sophisticated and complete a very high degree of a work. Say and "a friend, we have the legend" in the production department which is more sophisticated, my answer is "a friend, we have the legend".

"Friends, we have the legend of" the "premiere pre-finished" as the basis of the excellent production, became a television industry, the gradual maturity of a new beginning. His film "friends" is the same theme, but slow down the narrative in the story, a more comprehensive show different characteristics of each role play.

If the film "Friends", which portrayed the men of violence and the story of friendship, that TV series "Friends, we have the legend" is based on these more detailed descriptions of the social constraints under the form of various characters have an extension of the tragedy. If we say that the theme of the film is a symbol of tenacity, it is a lyrical drama version of subversive faction. If you let the audience watch the film feel so cool, that is immersive television version of the pain of helplessness. Only he and nowadays the "popular drama" There are some out of touch.

The MBC Drama Awards "coveted island" holds very new award, but only defeat in the ratings on the "friends, our legend" completely ignored. If even this kind of work have failed to sub-cup soup, even if the commercial sexual purposes in 2009 MBC Awards winners in Ko Hyun Jung alone would be praised, but also think it is kinds of regrets.

Lee Min Ho, Won't change Song Hye Kyo as Ideal Type

"Even after the report of her relationship, my ideal type is still the same as before, Song Hye Kyo," Actor Lee Min Ho said, conveying that his fan sense has not cooled down.
On the afternoon of December 15th (local time), Lee Min Ho met with reporters before his fan meeting in Taipei, Taiwan at Taiwan University's gymnasium. He discussed how he's been doing, his ideal type, future plans, and a variety of other topics.
Previously on a television program, he mentioned actress Song Hye Kyo being his ideal type. "Since I was young, I've been a fan of Song Hye Kyo sshi, so it's not likely that my ideal type will change," He revealed, being sure to clarify that even after the report of her relationship with Hyun Bin, it won't change him being a fan of Song Hye Kyo.

Song Hye Kyo New Movie

Song Hye Kyo is to star in an internationally renowned director's new production.
According to China's portal site, Sina.com on December 21st, Song Hye Kyo has decided to appear in Director Wong Kar-wai’s The Grand Master and is currently undergoing intense training. Tony Leung, Zhang ZiYi, Chang Chen, and other top stars from Greater China are also appearing.
This will be Song Hye Kyo's first challenge in an action role since her debut. It has been known that Song Hye Kyo went to China at the beginning of this month to undergo martial arts training. Sina.com revealed photos of her practice form where she is sporting casual attire.
A rep for Song Hye Kyo confirmed, " Due to confidentiality stipulations, further details cannot be revealed, but it is correct that Song Hye Kyo sshi is currently preparing for a new project in China."
In addition, Song Hye Kyo's management company, Eden9 stated, "Since first receiving Director Wong's proposal, she decided to take part in the movie. As of yet, we are not at the stage to reveal which role she will take. Currently, she is learning Cantonese and practicing martial arts."
Song Hye Kyo is expected to start shooting in the beginning of next year.

Song Hye Kyo is confirmed to take part in the upcoming Hong Kong

Korean actress Song Hye Kyo is confirmed to take part in the upcoming Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai movie titled “The Grand Master” (tentative title).
On Dec 21, according to Chinese portal site Sina, the pretty actress has confirmed her participation in the movie.
The movie is about biography of Ip Man, the renowned martial artist who famously trained the teenage Bruce Lee (via slashfilm). Besides Song Hye Kyo, top stars like Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi are doing the movie as well.
In addition, Song Hye Kyo is scheduled to start the shooting early next year.

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Yonhap) — Korean Wave star Song Hye Kyo has been cast in Chinese director Wang Jiawei’s upcoming film “The Grand Master” along with top performers including Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi, the actress’s agent said Monday.
Song, the heroine of mega-hit TV series “Autumn In My Heart (2000),” will join the cast early next year, said Seoul-based Eden 9 Entertainment.The actress, whose role has yet to be fixed, has been studying Chinese and martial arts for the film, according to the agency.
In “The Grand Master,” Leung takes on the role of Ip Man, a real-life Wing Chun grandmaster whose students included the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee. Other top Chinese actors and actresses, including Chang Chen, Brigitte Lin and Zhao Benshan, will join the cast.
Wang, internationally renowned for visually unique and stylish films including “Chungking Express (1994)” and “Happy Together (1997),” first revealed his hopes to work with Song during the 2004 Pusan International Film Festival.
Though considered one of the most influential TV performers in Korea, Song has been relatively unsuccessful on screen, with her films like “Hwang Jin-yi (2007)” recording mediocre box office results.

Hyun bin interview with "10"

For some reason, it is hard to think of Hyun Bin's smiling face. And it is not simply because he is playing the role of a poor and agonized man wanting to escape from his dire situation but ends up in a hospital after diagnosed as a megalomaniac in the recent film "I Am Happy." Hyun's role in TV series ranging from MBC's "Ireland" in 2004, KBS' "The Snow Queen," "The World That They Live In" to MBC's "Friend, Our Legend," were all characters who were mostly suppressed in some way or is facing a dead end. Even in the romantic comedy drama "My Name is Kim Sam-Soon", he successfully portrayed the sorrowful pain that his character had deep in his heart. For this, Hyun came to be acknowledged as an actor with a dignified presence at the young age of 28 and the time spent with him was an opportunity to confirm this. He did smile frequently though, opposite from expectations.

10 question:

A year has already passed since we met while you were shooting "The World That They Live In.

"Hyun Bin (Hyun): I've been extremely busy these days. Usually I'm not such a workaholic, but I've been offered with great roles one after another, and thus the past year or two meant constant work for me.

10 question:

In fact, the film "I Am Happy" was completed before shooting "The World That They Live In." How did you feel after watching the film again after it was selected as the closing film at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF)?

Hyun: It was the same in that it was stifling. (laugh) However, I had a chance to watch it more closely unlike during the PIFF, when concentrating wasn't easy.:

In fact, the film "I Am Happy" was completed before shooting "The World That They Live In." How did you feel after watching the film again after it was selected as the closing film at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF)?Hyun: It was the same in that it was stifling. (laugh) However, I had a chance to watch it more closely unlike during the PIFF, when concentrating wasn't easy.

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What do you mean by when you say it was stifling?

Hyun: The movie it self is depressing and miserable. It's hard to put it in words, but I could say it may be something similar to wanting to drink in the middle of the night for no specific reason? (laugh)

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But you chose to take on the depressing plot. (laugh) Well, the character from the original novel "Mr. Cho Man-deuk" written by the late Lee Chung-joon is not only a man in his late 30s but the situation he is placed in is also very painful.

Hyun: I got to read the initial scenario before seeing the book, but the character had originally been set to be older and he was also in a slightly different situation. But while reading the depressing scenario, I found myself smiling. It wasn't because it was funny, but for some reason I couldn't help myself from smiling. I told director Yoon that I really want to play this role and that I'm queerly attracted to it.

10 question:

Man-soo from "I Am Happy" has a dull look in his eyes even before he is diagnosed with megalomania. He neither has a chance to recover from poverty nor does he have a dramatic story. Why did you choose to dive into such hardship by selecting a plot which is surely not popular and is not much that you can obtain from?

Hyun: The scenario was different from others. I couldn't predict whether I can successfully play out Man-soo's character or not. And although it may seem irresponsible, I couldn't tell the director surely that I would be able to take on the role and do a good job of it. Rather, I told him candidly, "I am not confident that I will be able to do this well, but I will do my best." I guess I wasn't wrong in thinking that there would be a lot of lessons to learn.

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What exactly did you learn?

Hyun: The film came to me at the exact time when I had to look back on myself once in a while. While shooting, I asked myself whether I'm happy or not. I asked myself about happiness, myself and things about my career. Of course, I wasn't able to find an answer. (laugh) It's hard to find an end to these questions. But, the process, the two or three months or so, did have a great impact on me. Though I don't know how others will evaluate my acting, the film itself was valuable time for me.

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You acted as a mad man in this movie unlike Kang-gook from "Ireland" or Tae-woong from "The Snow Queen" who controlled their emotions rationality. What was it like to pretend to be 'insane'?

Hyun: It was painful. Like I told director Yoon, the entire process of shooting the film was distressing and painful. But what was interesting was that I was able to gain a deeper fun out of such pain. Acting as characters in my previous works, in fact, involved me pulling out a certain aspect within myself or exaggerating it. Man-soo and I, however, did not have a single similarity including the situated environment or personality. Therefore, I discussed with the director regarding Man-soo's looks or movements. Doing so helped me to endure the painful moments.

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The pain Man-soo went through when he was receiving electric shock therapy was also delivered straight to the viewers. The moment when his face gets red-hot without being able to make a single sound was especially impressive.

Hyun: I thought hard on how I should portray such pain while being tied to a bed. I read books and saw movies that deal with megalomania, got information from the director and met patients who are suffering from it. My face turned red because I was really holding my breath and in the process, I once spat out the mouthpiece because I had stopped breathing.

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So after so much studying about megalomaniacs, what do you think is the line that separates a 'normal man' from a megalomaniac?

Hyun: It's just a matter of seriousness. Everyone is mad in some sense. I think it's all about figuring out for what and to what extent a person is mad.

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Then, do you think you've 'gone too far' compared with others? (laugh)Hyun: Well, I don't think I've gone that far. (laugh)

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It seems people would call you a workaholic.

Hyun: No, this is a special situation. In the early days of my acting career, I used to take breaks for almost 6 months after finishing a drama or film despite having nothing to rely on.

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You've received a lot of attention since your debut and have continued to see success. What were your thoughts when you first started acting?

Hyun: I started doing plays in high school and continued to do theater in college when somebody asked me to go to an audition and I got signed on for a role. I took a leave from school and did a movie. At the time, I just thought I was acting in front of a camera instead of on a stage. Like I had just found a new space for acting. I would have continued to feel that way if my movies did well, but it got flopped when we were about 60 percent into shooting so I started getting more ambitious. I was on a leave from school, working hard, and I didn’t want to go back to school just like that. So I started preparing for this industry. I also wanted to be compensated for all the time I spent away from school. (laugh) Honestly, it was different from theater but fun in its own way. I started thinking that I wanted to give it a real shot.

10 question:

You sound like you want to be in control of your career, as if you're saying “I will be the one who decides when I'll retire.”

Hyun: If I didn’t want it for myself, I would have just given up. (laugh) But I met some good people at the time and I was able to continue working. I’m always grateful that I’ve been blessed with good people around me.

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To have good people around you, they have to like you first.

Hyun: They made me like them. I’m not the type of person who says things like, “I love you”. (laugh) But I will call them and ask them how they’re doing every now and then. I don’t go out and hang out with certain groups of people, I just keep in touch with people that I have worked with.

to be continued >>