(Episode 1677)
This is Entertainment Weekly, and I'm Shin Hyunjoon.
Hello, I'm Jung Jiwon.
It's the last week of June.
It was very hot this week.
The continuing drought is causing a lot of problems.
Because of the drought, many farmers are worried now.
Both the ecosystem and livelihoods are in danger.
- Thankfully, it will rain this weekend. / - Really?
- I hope it rains a lot. / - Yes.
It sure is good news.
We've prepared entertainment news that are like
a welcomed rain during a drought.
First up, it's Taejin and Sungeun.
Recollections Through Issues is where we cover the
behind-the-scenes stories of hot entertainment news.
This week, we're covering the controversy
regarding G-Dragon's USB album.
We'll be showing that segment shortly.
Let's take a look at This Week's Hot Click first.
We have news of Shim Eunha's drug overdose and
rumors of romance surrounding Choa,
and of her leaving her group.
We have the details in This Week's Hot Click.
Choa from AOA announced that she will leave the group.
On June 22, she posted on her social media account that
after discussions with her agency,
she will be leaving the group.
Guys really like Choa.
I'm really mad, but I'll try to hold it back.
In 2012, Choa debuted as a member of AOA.
She was on a lot of shows due to her lively charm.
She gained a lot of attention as a rising star.
Last May, there were rumors of her going missing.
It started when she didn't participate in an AOA event.
In response to the rumors, Choa and her agency
replied that she was only taking a break.
However, rumors of a romance
between her and a CEO started to surface.
Both Choa and her agency denied all the rumors.
Then on June 22, she announced that
she will be leaving the group.
The media released pictures of them at the airport.
Now, rumor has it that depression and insomnia
aren't the only reasons for her leaving the team.
The company's principle is to respect her opinions
as much as possible.
Leaving the team is a matter for the agency
to announce officially after a full discussion.
We don't think that it should be
announced on social media.
For now, there are no decisions made yet.
While Choa did officially announced
her split from the group, her agency stated
their discussion over it isn't over yet.
Everyone is curious as to how they will compromise.
Shim Eunha was very popular during her time.
She was the center of attention again this week.
I heard it was because of drugs.
She was recently hospitalized due to a drug overdose.
We investigated the whole story behind her controversy.
In 1993, she debuted as an actor at MBC.
She suddenly retired in 2001.
In 2005, she married the politician Ji Sangwuk.
After that, she focused on supporting her husband.
Many people were shocked by the news of her overdose.
Her hospitalization was first reported on June 21.
The reason for her hospitalization was the overdose
of a type of benzodiazepines, which are sleeping pills.
On June 20, her husband Ji Sangwuk resigned
from his position as the representative of his party.
He stated that a family member had health problems.
Ji Sangwuk announced that his resignation was
because of his mother's health.
However, some people are saying that
Shim Eunha might have health issues.
(Is Shim Eunha related to Ji Sangwuk's resignation?)
After Ji Sangwuk announced his resignation...
Are you there? We're from KBS Entertainment Weekly.
We couldn't find him even at his district office.
After that, it was revealed that Shim Eunha
was hospitalized the day before
Ji Sangwuk's resignation at 1 a.m.
Rumors of her health issue have now been confirmed.
After her retirement from the entertainment industry,
she became a painter.
At first, I wanted to feel stable in my life.
I needed an outlet during that time.
She was always the focus of attention of the public.
I haven't thought about returning yet.
I need to raise my children.
She was recently seen to be
in good spirits while she was with her daughters.
Two years ago, her daughters were in a movie as extras.
The public loves Shim Eunha.
People are getting more curious about
the real story behind the news of her drug overdose.
I heard that she took pills for her sleeping problems.
I don't see her often.
She always drives around.
I heard that she goes out
with the kids in the evenings.
When we interviewed her friends, they said that
she didn't look depressed or like a patient.
I'm guessing that she tried not to show that side
when she was with people outside her family.
There was a lot of suspicion regarding this matter.
Due to that, Shim Eunha released an official statement.
She has post-traumatic stress disorder
so she has to take medication and inevitably
had to go to the hospital.
She was in psychological shock that is hard for
people to experience. She would have nightmares or
become extremely surprised during similar situations.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is where acute
psychological reaction comes from past experiences.
She was discharged from the hospital on June 22.
Ji Sangwuk stated that she suffered from
an accident that happened 30 years ago, and that
she overdosed on pills that are
for treatment, not sleeping pills.
It is possible in theory.
She could have forgotten about it and
it could reappear from facing a similar situation.
The public loved her and still does.
We hope you gain stability first
before making a comeback.
(Recollections Through Issues)
Recently, G-Dragon released his album
in USB form instead of through CDs.
In the past, LPs represented the analog era.
We then went through various changes in
storage mediums such as cassette tapes and CDs.
The appearance of the newest medium, USBs,
became a big issue even before its release.
This red USB drive on the screen
is G-Dragon's new album.
This new attempt is now at the center of controversy.
Recollections Through Issues will investigate
why this USB album is so controversial.
This is Recollections Through Issues.
(Recollections Through Issues)
It looks very light.
It doesn't feel like an album without songs.
However, you can download music with this.
The first controversy is whether it's an album or not.
The Korea Music Content Industry Association that
operates the Gaon Chart argued that it wasn't an album.
Regarding the controversy, G-Dragon posted
his personal opinion on social media.
Gaon Chart released their official statement.
They considered his album as a downloadable service,
so it will not be included in the album chart.
However, contrary to KMCIA's conclusion,
Billboard stated that it would be eligible
in all forms whether it be a USB drive or CD.
We sought the opinions from a specialist on this.
I believe that when technology develops,
the way we store music can change.
It can be controversial to talk about
whether it is an album or not
because there aren't that many examples.
I think that this will become meaningless later.
Five years ago, Kim Janghoon had already
released an album in a USB drive.
Then why is only G-Dragon's album controversial?
In this particular case, it's controversial because
the music isn't inside the USB drive.
The medium isn't the problem.
This album doesn't have music. How does it work then?
We checked this controversial album ourselves.
(Recollections Through Issues)
This album doesn't have pictures or a CD.
It's a USB drive.
We plugged in the USB drive
and entered the serial number
which then leads to a specific website.
From this website, we could then download
the songs, pictures, and videos of the album.
Because everything is downloaded from the link,
the extra steps caused more controversy.
Wouldn't it be troublesome as it only uses a link?
I think it is more convenient
to directly download the album from the link.
The second controversy is about accessibility.
The USB album is downloadable.
How long does it take someone
to finally hear the music?
We tested this with the help of KBS announcers.
Yoo Jichul is in his 50s. He's not used to this.
He entered the serial number.
So I can only listen to the music after downloading it.
He did succeed in accessing the site but...
- So now I have to download everything. / - Yes.
Isn't it more complicated compared to CDs?
- Isn't it? / - I don't think I can do this.
He gave up.
- It really isn't easy at all. / - Is this a USB drive?
Shin Yoonjoo is in her 40s. She was also surprised.
Where do I put this in?
Will she be successful?
I can't find the link.
She got lost even after reading the directions.
Can you do this for me?
She also failed.
A dark horse then appeared.
You need to plug it in the bottom part.
Lee Seunghyun looked confident.
- Enter. / - She succeeded in accessing the site.
She also downloaded it without any problem.
- The music files are there. / - Yes.
(She turns the music on easily.)
She made in the shortest time, which was three minutes.
- You made it in three minutes. / - Did I make it?
(She succeeded in three minutes.)
Jung Jiwon from our own show also tried it.
She checked the directions carefully.
She's always awkward.
She managed to access the site.
I have two computer related certificates.
I think I got it.
Jiwon also succeeded. She looks very happy.
(Jiwon also succeeded.)
After the experiment, we found out that the
USB album wasn't user friendly for everyone.
I think it's a little expensive.
It's the cost of the content so the goods don't matter.
The last controversy is about the price.
The price of the album is 37 dollars.
There's even a controversy
on whether it's fairly priced.
The album includes behind-the-scenes videos and
high-quality photos, so it's a souvenir for the fans.
Some people think it's reasonable for the content.
Regardless of the results, this new attempt
raises a new issue for the music business.
This is Kim Sungeun for Recollections Through Issues.
(Controversy or innovation, it's all up to you.)
Sungeun prepared a lot for
Recollections Through Issues.
I've known him for a while, but he seems cool today.
He really is cool today.
I tried downloading G-Dragon's album myself,
but it wasn't easy.
Everything isn't easy for you.
I wanted to explain myself. Please help me.
Do you think I'll help you?
Okay. Anyway...
Taejin, please start the next news segment for us.
It's time for School Attack, and today we're joined
by Mamamoo, a group that never disappoints.
They performed excellently and also
provided a joyful experience for the students
who were tired from their exams.
Let's go check out the delightful scene.
It's time for School Attack.
Mamamoo is here with us today.
Their music is trusted to be good. It's Mamamoo!
- ♪ I say, Mamamoo ♪ / - ♪ Mamamoo ♪
- Hello, we're Mamamoo. / - Hello, we're Mamamoo.
It's the girl group that never disappoints, Mamamoo.
Today's theme is
"Masked Mamamoo".
(Masked Mamamoo?)
You'll perform for an audience
that doesn't know it's you.
How will they react when you take off your masks?
But people already recognized you in the parking lot.
Because of their charisma that can't be hidden,
their cover was already blown.
- We met our fans. / - Did you?
We're in huge trouble.
What should we do?
- We still couldn't give up. / - Hello, everyone.
It's nice to meet you all.
(The masked busking begins.)
We're girls who are crazy about music.
- We're the Music Maniacs. / - Meet the Music Maniacs.
I'm a dance major who entered university in 2013.
- Not a returning student. / - I'm a music maniac too.
- Don't try so hard. / - Who do you think they are?
- Mamamoo! / - My goodness.
Gosh, they really surprised me.
They're so quick. They already knew.
Would you like to hear them sing a Mamamoo song?
Let's do this. Music, please!
Everybody, let's go.
They'll do a live performance.
("Um Oh Ah Yeh" by Mamamoo)
Everyone would be able to tell that they're Mamamoo,
but they performed professionally as if it was
a real concert
even though their cover was blown.
From showmanship to fan service, aren't they amazing?
This is Hwasa's hot solo part.
Even the camera operator got excited.
He filmed her in the "Music Bank" style.
(They invoke girl crush like Mamamoo does.)
Their singing made even more students gather there.
(The performance sounded so upbeat and exciting.)
Who are these girls?
(It was filled with students in no time.)
Now, let's find out who they are.
My gosh, that was amazing.
- Take off your masks! / - Take off your masks!
- Do you want them to take off their masks? / - Yes!
All right. The Music Maniacs
will now reveal their faces!
Who
could they be?
There was no tension at all.
It's Mamamoo!
(Mamamoo is at my school!)
- Mamamoo! Mamamoo! / - Mamamoo!
They're so popular.
- Mamamoo! / - Mamamoo!
Solar, how do you feel now that you've performed here?
Well...
It was very exciting.
Everyone, please join the Music Maniacs.
- We want to join! / - We want to join!
- What did you say? / - We want to join!
- They're even more shameless. / - Who wants to join?
- Why would they need you? / - Since they asked for it,
I tried to recruit new members.
I think idol groups ideally need five members.
(Girl groups need five members?)
It must mean you want to become the fifth member.
I see. That's great. Then first of all,
- we'll test your high notes. / - I had to test her.
- Shall I do it? / - Good, Moonbyul.
Please stand at the center.
- She must be nervous. / - Please scream first.
Is she trying to intimidate Moonbyul?
Gosh, hold on a second.
A match between a university student
and Moonbyul of Mamamoo.
Let's start the match!
- Do. / - Re.
Mi.
Is there something wrong with her vocal cords?
Sol.
- La. / - What's the matter?
I have a bad feeling about the next one.
(I don't care anymore.)
- Oh, my. / - Great.
The match continued.
- Can you do it too? / - I'd like to participate.
- Which member? / - It's a guy this time.
I'd like to go against Solar.
- Solar. / - Do, re, mi, fa, Solar!
- The match begins. / - Re.
- Mi. / - Fa.
- Sol. / - La.
- Ti. / - Do.
(His voice keeps going up.)
- Fa. / - Sol.
(They shout with all their soul.)
The guy who turned into a rocker won the match.
- Unbelievable. / - He's got some great talent.
The surprise encounter took place on the grass field.
We moved to the assembly hall to continue the fun.
Is there anyone who wants to make these girls laugh
using a unique talent or skill?
Come on out. Please proceed to the stage.
Pay attention to one of them. This girl.
Why are you crying?
(This fan is already emotional.)
She doesn't even know what to do.
- Don't cry. / - What happened?
(She's been dreaming of meeting them in person.)
Is it because you're so happy?
Gosh, please don't cry.
I'm a huge fan.
I see, you must love them a lot.
When did you become their fan?
I don't know.
You don't know. I see.
Why do you like them?
I just... I'm very... I'm so grateful.
Does it have to be this sad?
- They're great singers. / - She must've been thrilled.
They're amazing dancers too.
- They're so cute. / - Isn't she so pure-hearted?
- It's so sweet. / - They're funny and pretty.
Yes, please give her a hug.
This is what makes School Attack special.
It also shows how warm-hearted Mamamoo is.
What did you prepare?
I'll do an impression of an actor.
- Okay. Who? / - Kim Raewon in "Sunflower".
- Oh, Kim Raewon! / - Please pay attention.
Prick your ears up.
I've never seen a woman imitating him.
(That look is enough to draw our attention.)
Did you
really have to take everything from me like that?
- My gosh. / - Oh, my.
You're good. That was great.
She's so charming.
Four students and Mamamoo.
I think they should have a dance battle.
- Oh, my. / - Music, please!
- They'll flaunt their dance skills. / - Go up to them.
Since there's four of them, they're taking turns.
- She's going first. / - This girl...
- She's basically sweeping the stage. / - Oh, my gosh.
- The environmental science major. / - And
this girl couldn't lose. She was awesome.
(I'll just let myself go.)
- And there was one guy. / - The guy!
- It's him. / - He's cute.
(They're humorous and talented.)
A festival of random dancing.
(Mamamoo can't lose!)
It's Hwasa. She can't be beaten.
Oh, my gosh!
(She does a racy dance with her fan.)
What are you girls doing? Enough. That's enough.
(The epitome of the girl crush, Moonbyul)
- Moonbyul! / - Moonbyul.
Somebody needs to stop them.
She's being pushed back.
Both the artist and the fan flaunt their talents.
(Unstoppable Mamamoo and their School Attack)
Our new album is entitled "Purple".
We worked very hard on it,
so please show us a lot of support.
And love Entertainment Weekly a lot too. Thank you!
Mamamoo, you never disappoint us. Thank you!
(We hope your new album becomes a hit.)
(Entertainment Weekly)
My gosh, you guys look very familiar.
On a Friday night,
everyone should be somewhere cool, don't you think?
Where should I take you?
What's the coolest area these days?
How about the area near Hongik University?
(Old men dream of hanging out there.)
- Where to? / - Entertainment Weekly.
(Their destination is Entertainment Weekly.)
Let's do it. Here we go!
You probably have never seen a taxi like this.
Please get in!
(Song Kangho, Yoo Haijin, Ryu Junyeol)
We just arrived at Entertainment Weekly.
Here with us are three of Korea's most beloved actors,
Song Kangho, Yoo Haijin, and Ryu Junyeol.
The lead actors of "A Taxi Driver"
are here with me. Hello.
- Hello. / - Hello, it's very nice to meet you.
Gwangju? Don't worry. I'm the best driver.
(The film is about the Gwangju Uprising.)
It's about a taxi driver who picked up a German
journalist from Seoul and went to Gwangju in 1980.
It's about the hurtful yet heart-warming memories
from 37 years ago.
This is "A Taxi Driver".
- Kangho, I heard you hesitated at first. / - Well...
I once described it as "healthy stress".
(Kangho felt "healthy stress".)
The film itself is deeply moving,
but I wasn't sure if I'd be able to pull it off.
I doubted myself.
- Frankly, without it... Haijin... / - Yes?
If we get excited straight away without such stress...
You'll know what I mean when you watch the film.
It's very cheerful
and fun,
but it can also be deeply touching at the same time.
I really wanted to share the story with viewers,
and I think that's what helped me overcome my fear.
Back in the old days when I was an aspiring actor,
I hoped that my hard work would make me become like
renowned senior actors in 10 or 20 years.
That hope was shattered over this.
(My hope was shattered to pieces.)
- Did they give you a hard time? / - No, no.
He's just being modest.
He actually put it very accurately.
That process is the process within the process.
I see. This is what they do to you.
Could I get a pen and paper?
- Carry them with you. / - With these two...
Please be quiet so that I can talk.
With the two of them, especially with Haijin...
- Well, we're very close. / - Right.
We've known each other for a very long time,
- but before this film... / - Right.
- Is this your first film together? / - Yes.
- The two of you? / - That's right.
- Once, I vented to Kangho. / - You did.
I was like, "Why do we never get to work together?"
You were a little drunk at the time.
- You told me... / - I wasn't going to bring that up.
Well, you weren't that drunk anyway.
I must say, I'm very glad that I got to work
with him in this meaningful, touching film.
- 20 years of waiting paid off. / - It sure did.
It sounds like you two are drinking right now.
They're not drinking.
We were actually in a ramyeon commercial together.
To be honest, even that made me so happy.
- I've never said this before. / - You worked with him.
I thought, "I can be in the same frame as him."
I was very happy even though it was just a commercial.
I felt the same way. And Junyeol is...
He got me out of the way to talk about Junyeol.
- You just said some stuff to move on. / - Exactly.
Things about him aren't important.
(Kangho wrapped it up quickly.)
I never thought he would act
so confidently and strongly, given his age.
On top of it, he always had a smile on his face.
- It was... / - I was able to do that
because they treated me so nicely.
I'm interviewing the three of you.
But we need to mention one more person.
The character based on a real person was played by
a famous German actor, Thomas Kretschmann.
Did you have the opportunity to drink or eat with him?
Yes, we did.
But he doesn't seem to enjoy drinking.
He should be a little tipsy to speak his mind.
But what's the point? We can't communicate.
Even if he speaks his mind,
we'd go, "What?"
You must have begun the filming with such pressure.
By the way, people say the brighter Kangho smiles,
- the sadder the movie is. / - Right. It shows here...
- It's the opposite. / - You're smiling so brightly,
- but all of these movies were very sad. / - Actually,
when you said that, I wondered
which film you were referring to.
But I get it now.
I think all of them are
movies about hope.
That's why I'm smiling.
Although it portrays a tragic moment of our history,
in the end,
it's giving hope to people living in the present.
For that reason, I think people will have
a bright smile on their faces as they leave the cinema.
That's why that poster came about.
Let's say this interview ended,
and a taxi driver came to ask you where you want to go.
Where would you want to go now?
♪ Where should I go ♪
- He's so flippant. / - ♪ Where should I go ♪
♪ Mister ♪
Where would the three of them want to go?
It has to be a theater.
I want to go to a theater and watch a good movie.
There must be a film you want to see.
Have you heard of the film "A Taxi Driver"?
He never forgets to promote the movie.
It runs for about two hours, but you won't mind it.
You'll feel like you've spent your time well.
I'm glad it turned out well. Please look forward to it.
We hope it will be a great hit. Thank you.
- Thank you. / - Thank you.
I'll make sure to watch it. See you at the theater.
(Entertainment Weekly)
- I've been a reporter for 21 years. / - He's a fossil.
I'm the archaeopteryx of the reporting scene.
However, who are you?
I'm a D.ana of Sonamoo in charge of
intelligence and beauty.
Today's profiler is a member of Sonamoo, D.ana,
who's known for her refreshing and bubbly charms.
Who is the subject of our investigation this week?
A gangster, a serial-killer, an organ trafficker.
Depending on the role he plays,
he becomes scary, cute, or lame.
He's a man who is very hard to pin down.
This is Saengmin's Veteran.
What's your name?
My name is Kim Sungoh.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm curious about when you decided to become an actor.
I really enjoyed hanging out with my friends.
I loved laughing and making jokes with them.
But you look rather
scary and charismatic.
I didn't look like this when I was younger.
I can't imagine you being funny.
- I was cute when I was younger. / - I see.
At that time, I used to watch things like
"Bongsunga School"
and Shim Hyungrae's slapstick comedy.
I enjoyed them so much that
I wanted to be on TV and do those things too.
I had that dream since I was in grade school.
You've been wanting to do it since grade school.
I heard your parents were strongly against it.
When I was serving in the army,
I thought about what I was going to do in the future.
I wanted to do something I like.
So I made up my mind. "Let's give it a try."
I thought I was going to regret it if I don't do it.
But the news was like an atomic bomb to my parents.
- Right. / - My parents
thought I was mad.
Until you passed an audition for a big role, you
must have trained in the small theaters of Daehangno.
I didn't really train.
I often went to Daehangno to watch plays.
And I saw a recruitment ad for a theater group.
For me,
the easiest way to become an actor
was through theater.
I heard you've done all kinds of part-time jobs.
I should mention something unusual to make it fun.
Anything is good.
- I've worked at a bar. / - You've worked at a bar.
Did you sell fireworks?
Fireworks?
At the end of each year...
(Fireworks are in demand during the end of the year.)
- You sound like an expert. / - People go to Jongno.
- Yes. / - Right? People also go to Jonggak.
Everyone wants to buy fireworks.
So I bought some fireworks ahead of time.
I went there with a bunch of fireworks to sell them.
But
there were too many competitors.
When I got off the train,
even before I went out of the station,
I was surrounded by other people selling fireworks.
- I thought I should change my plan. / - Right.
I changed my plan to break even.
- To break even. / - To break even.
- That was my revised plan. / - To break even.
I dropped the price really low.
I somehow managed to sell most of them,
and I still managed to earn about eight dollars.
Then I lit
all the fireworks I had left
and had a party alone.
I did that and went home with eight dollars.
How long did it take for you to become known?
I think it took about ten years.
The film "The Man from Nowhere" was a turning point.
It enabled me to continue my acting career
even until now.
Please use the indicators!
I think they liked me because I was new.
I was a new character.
Did you have confidence that you'd make it one day?
I had that confidence.
I didn't know which piece I'd work on.
But I always believed in myself.
I believed that I could be an actor.
I'm sure nobody else believed it, but I did.
When I saw my parents hating it
and heard mean things from people,
I struggled inside and cried a lot of times.
But I think those things made me stronger.
(Those hardships solidified his confidence.)
So I never doubted that I would make it one day.
I never doubted myself.
He believed in himself,
and he endured ten years with that belief.
That belief made him stronger.
Regardless of genre, he continues to challenge himself.
We now call him the best scene-stealer.
You've been married for three years.
Is your wife an actress?
She's not an actress.
She studied acting.
We shot an independent film together.
I was in it, and my wife was in it too.
She was a student.
In the script, there wasn't a kiss scene.
But they wanted it suddenly one day.
So I did what they asked.
When I kissed her, it felt...
I had never experienced that feeling.
It was only for the film, but it really excited you.
Who proposed first?
Who proposed?
I think my parents-in-law will scold me for this.
My wife said
that she wanted to get away from her home.
Why don't you say something to your wife?
We'll go through more hardships in the future.
But as a father and as your husband,
I will do better and work harder.
Let's make a happy family.
Cheers.
(Cheers)
"Fight For My Way" is a big hit.
The drama seems to have an unusual energy.
I'm a coach who sells sundae for a living.
I see a lot of potential in Ko Dongman
and try to make him a good martial artist.
How is your bromance with Park Seojun?
We've done everything except for a kiss.
(Our bromance is...)
(There's no kissing.)
In 20 years,
how do you want people to think of you?
I want them to think that actor Kim Sungoh
is someone who keeps working very hard
because he wants to act.
That's how I want people to think of me.
After 20 years,
I want my son to proudly tell his friends
that his father is Kim Sungoh.
(He wants to be a father his son is proud of.)
I want to be a father that my son can be proud of.
I learned so much today.
- Thank you for your heartfelt words. / - Thank you.
- The investigation is over. / - It's over.
We're excited about his future.
We'll always cheer you on.
We're excited to see more of your work, Sungoh.
Kangho, Haijin, and Junyeol were also interviewed.
The trailer was very touching.
I hope your movie becomes a hit.
I'll definitely watch it.
Saengmin and Jiyeon will deliver the next news segment.
Yes, it's my turn now.
I went to meet four scene-stealers.
It's Yun Yuseon, Jin Kyung,
Cho Hancheul, and Sung Kiyune.
They were so funny that we couldn't stop laughing.
The interview will be very fun to watch.
But first, let's meet the great actor, Kim Myungmin.
After my meeting with him,
I learned that he truly loves his job as an actor.
Please stay tuned for the interview with Myungmin
who has been a great actor for the last 21 years.
Before that, let me I present to you
the summary report of the first half of 2017.
Today, the report is about films.
During the first half of the year,
many films were about bromance.
There were also numerous films
with strong female leads.
- It begins now. / - You're an archaeopteryx.
(Summary report on films for the first half of 2017)
What do you think politics is, Mr. Park?
If this gets out, Korea will be turned upside down.
Just like in the film world,
there are many scandals these days.
There was a particularly
large number of films that criticized society.
The first keyword is "Film versus Reality".
("Film versus Reality")
In the first half of the year,
there were a lot of films about politics.
("The King" gained attention for its cast and filming.)
It depicts the turbulent years of modern Korea.
This scene reflected the current state of the country.
Some made a joke that the director who wrote the script
could foresee the future.
This is not a puppy.
This is a wolf pup.
Make the public believe this is a wolf pup.
That's what elections are all about.
Moreover, with impeccable timing,
"The Mayor" was released during the election season.
It revealed the reality of elections.
It played a role in motivating the public to vote.
Is it an attempt to find a ray of hope in the darkness?
Films based on true historical events were popular.
It's the tragedy remembered in our society today.
The Japanese colonial era became a hot topic for films.
It's nothing to be ashamed of.
It's nothing you should feel ashamed of, ma'am.
They're the scumbags.
Last March, "Snowy Road", which portrayed the lives of
comfort women during the period, garnered attention.
My mom told me to wait.
I didn't get to talk to her.
Lee Joonik displayed the wounds of the era
with "Dong Ju".
He showed the life of a freedom fighter, Park Yeol, and
presented a painful history and of unyielding youth.
4 famous actors starred in the film. Before it was even
released, "The Battleship Island" drew attention.
It takes place on Hashima Island where Korean citizens
were forcibly drafted during the colonial era.
By correcting false historical facts, the film plans
to unravel the story in a realistic manner.
Lately, the modern history of Korea became a hot topic.
Many young adults started to look back on our history.
They wonder if our history had been forgotten.
As they begin to reflect on their lack of interest,
it's natural that there are more historical films.
(Jung Woosung and Zo Insung showed great chemistry.)
This pair was the most handsome of leading male actors.
They are Woosung and Insung.
They didn't try to be cool
and just let the music take over.
- They're funny. / - You don't make use of your looks.
I'm just wasting my looks.
I welcome it as long as it's about your looks.
- Move your legs. Let me go there. / - This is amazing.
We must add "Confidential Assignment" to the list
for its bromance.
- It's Hyunbin and Yoo Haijin. / - Don't come closer.
I'll shoot.
(They played South and North Korean detectives.)
Since they're on a joint investigation,
they divided the work.
No teamwork between leading men was better than theirs.
And the bromance
between Lee Sungmin and other characters
in "The Sheriff in Town" deserves to be mentioned.
- What? Why did you do that? / - Did it hurt?
I'll take care of your health, Detective.
They speak with an excellent dialect.
Their rustic outfits were additional perks of the film.
Their reputation of having
the best chemistry was upheld.
(Entertainment Weekly)
Hello, I'm actor Kim Myungmin.
I'd like to tell you a story
about my acting career now.
Please join me for Star Zoom In.
(Star Zoom In, Kim Myungmin)
Today, we're going to look at
your career as an actor, Myungmin.
Wouldn't that be a bit boring? I'm worried.
Have you ever seen this segment?
Aren't you supposed to zoom in on me?
- We can't zoom out. / - I'm right, aren't I?
The first video will be about your debut.
- Oh, my goodness. / - Wasn't this your first drama?
I was hired by SBS in 1996.
(This is Myungmin when he was a newly hired actor.)
- I was in the drama three times. / - Really?
Back then, I came up with my own interpretations a lot.
With four short lines I had to
leave a strong impression on viewers.
The director listened to my suggestions.
He kept listening to them, but at the end, he said,
"Just do what I told you."
I thought my suggestions didn't work.
At the last take of the scene,
he said, "Hey, act like what you prepared."
I did that,
and he included it without changing anything.
He included the whole scene.
I earned my spot in the cast after three attempts.
You've been in many hit dramas
like "All In" and "Boys over Flowers".
I don't think that you, as an actor,
- received a lot of attention. / - That's true.
I remember some people telling me that I won't make it.
They asked how I could even think to become an actor.
Some people trampled over me and criticized me harshly.
I'm so grateful to them.
- They made you try harder. / - Yes, I am. Yes.
Without them, I don't think I could be where I am now.
I see.
It's the second one.
People started to recognize you due to this drama.
You will die if you try to live.
You will live if you are willing to die.
If you want to sacrifice yourself for this country,
It's a touching scene.
then join with me!
It's Kim Myungmin
from "Immortal Admiral Yi Sunshin".
You won the grand award of the KBS Drama Awards
for your work in the drama.
I didn't imagine it would happen at all.
I was like, "How could this happen to me?"
I heard you prepared to emigrate to New Zealand
before joining this drama.
That's right.
I was very unsuccessful before this.
I won a best new actor award through a certain drama.
After that, I was offered parts in a lot of dramas,
but I decided to act in a film.
For about three years, three of the projects I was in
came to a halt in the middle of filming consecutively.
I couldn't blame others though.
Investors had too little trust in me
to willingly invest in the movies.
So I thought I should stop there.
- That's when I decided to... / - Move to New Zealand?
- And you were offered a role in this drama? / - Yes.
Right. It was three days before my baby was born.
The staff wanted me to play the role of Yi Sunshin.
And I burst out laughing.
I laughed like this.
I asked why they thought I was suitable for the role.
They said they saw the possibilities when they saw me
acting in "More Beautiful Than a Flower".
Then I burst out laughing again.
(He couldn't help but laugh again.)
- I said I quit acting. / - That you were leaving.
I said I would soon leave Korea and declined the offer.
They still gave me three days to think about it.
They left their number so that I could contact them.
Then my wife started to feel the contractions,
and three days passed so quickly without much thought.
They called me right after my baby was born.
- "I forgot to contact them. I'm in trouble." / - What?
On the phone, the director said, "You didn't call us,"
"so we assume you've decided to take the offer."
And then he hung up.
And my wife said it could be a gift from our new baby.
She wanted us to leave after this drama.
- That's how... / - It's such a meaningful drama then.
I ended up in "Immortal Admiral Yi Sunshin".
I see.
People doubted that a newbie like me
could pull off the role.
Their criticism inspired me to do my best.
I was already at the bottom.
I thought, "Have you seen Yi Sunshin in person?"
"He could have looked like me."
I came to have this unyielding spirit.
As the drama went on for 40 episodes,
all kinds of positive comments started to appear
such as the staff cast me because I looked like him.
I also became very proud, thinking that they have
finally accepted me as Yi Sunshin.
This one has to be mentioned.
("Behind the White Tower")
One naturally thinks of you when one hears this music.
I remember experiencing something risky back then.
My wife told me I was sitting on my sofa in a daze
for about four hours after monitoring the drama.
Our home was on the 25th floor of an apartment block.
I came out to the balcony, and I could see
the flowerbeds on the first floor so closely.
- That's dangerous. / - You know that feeling.
While I was staring down, I suddenly wanted to go out.
That strange feeling suddenly came to mind.
It was after the final episode. I still remember it.
- I'd like to call you this way. / - What?
- "Garbage". / - You all remember this, right?
You were so annoying in the drama,
but you also made it difficult for people
to hate you.
I guess that's the power you have.
I think it's because of the character's nature.
If one is incompetent and annoying,
- you can't help but hate them. / - Is it hateful?
But the character is such a competent man.
My role in "Behind the White Tower" too.
The character is capable of saving people.
When I first received the script,
I asked the director this.
"What on Earth is this?"
I didn't know
how I should act while saying these ridiculous lines.
When I tried to look into why he ended up that way,
I finally managed to understand the character.
His only friend is a dog.
It's a miserable character. It was much easier
to act when I felt pity for him.
- It's "Detective K". / - You worked with Dalsu twice.
Yes. "Detective K" was a two-movie series.
What was working with him like?
Incredible.
(They showed perfect on-screen chemistry.)
This one is very different from
the projects you've done before.
I felt much at ease with my character in that film.
And now we've have "A Day",
which will be another major movie in his career.
(The movie is about a time loop of a particular day.)
You tend to pick movies that are difficult to act in.
This one was particularly hard.
- It's about a time loop. / - Right.
I had to do my waking up scene countless times.
The day before each shoot,
I thought of the possible emotional keywords.
For example, desperation and despair.
I focused only on one keyword.
I imagined what the character would feel.
You have a son in real life,
while your character has a daughter.
- What was working with her like? / - Great.
I see, but you've never had a daughter.
That's why I loved it.
- Your son must feel upset to hear that. / - It's okay.
Why don't you plan to have another baby?
Well, it's too late.
I see.
Once he takes a role, he erases himself
and lives as the character entirely.
He's always reborn with a new story.
It's Kim Myungmin who is happy because
he's an actor. Thank you.
It was great talking to you.
We're rooting for you!
I hope the movie is successful.
(Entertainment Weekly)
Once, he was out of reach for three years.
I want our conversation to be deeper.
A calm love story will come and visit you.
It's a play called "His and Her Thursday",
and I interviewed the four main actors and actresses.
Let's see how it went.
(Sung Kiyune, Yun Yuseon, Cho Hancheul, Jin Kyung)
- Hello! Nice to meet you. / - Hello.
I'm Sung Kiyune,
and my character in the play is named Seo Jungmin.
I'm Yun Yuseon and my character is named Jung Yunok.
I'm Jin Kyung, and I'm another Jung Yunok.
I'm Cho Hancheul, and I'm another Seo Jungmin.
It's about a man and woman
who meet up every Thursday to talk.
Sometimes, they're friends
who we can easily imagine ourselves with.
Sometimes, they talk as lovers.
They also talk as a married couple.
Anyone can easily empathize with their conversations.
Hancheul, you made your debut through a play.
Could you tell us a distinctive charm of a play?
Please tell us your opinion.
Well...
That's very academic.
I was going to ask you this question too, Jin Kyung.
- Go ahead and tell us. / - Please don't ask me.
What's the difference between
plays, movies, and dramas?
(Flustered)
I would like to know as well.
Please tell us. We're curious.
- Goodness. / - I think it's about the feeling.
Like in the case of driving,
it feels different depending on
the size of the car you drive.
It's the same case for acting,
but I believe all three are basically the same... What?
- It was very poetic. / - Won't you write it down?
Please share your secret
in managing your physical health.
My question isn't academic at all.
First of all, I care greatly about sleep.
- Your intestines? / - No, sleep.
(They all burst out laughing.)
Right, that's very important.
I try to take a nap whenever I have free time.
I become very tired if I can't get enough sleep.
- What is that? / - Jin Kyung, you're known for
the fabulous dresses you wear at awards.
I just wore what my stylist prepared
for those awards, and she once told me this.
She said I look good in whatever she brings me.
- I see. / - Goodness.
You've played a mother or a wife in most of your work.
Well, I can't play a father or a husband after all.
What's wrong with you? Will you keep on doing this?
I once worked with Han Seokkyu as his wife.
I've worked with Oh Dalsu and Lee Gyeungyoung too.
Who do you think was the best partner
among all your previous acting partners?
People say I get along just fine
regardless of who my partner is.
(They all become speechless again.)
I see.
Here's the next picture.
(Admiring)
Isn't she pretty?
That's when I was around seven years old.
(She made her debut in 1974.)
My goodness.
What did you three do in 1974?
I was running around an alley.
I was trying to walk.
To waddle around at least.
I wonder what the viewers were doing in 1974.
Hancheul, you also drew
people's attention with your very professional acting.
Some of these comments make me feel bad though.
"He's not a villain,"
"but he might betray someone someday."
Something like this.
There are comments like these.
I happened to have gotten double eyelids as I aged.
Some wonder if I had double eyelid surgery.
But this is the result of aging.
My looks changed because of it.
All right. I then moved on to another question for
these actors who have an average career of 20 years.
"I've done everything but this in my career."
"I've done everything but strip naked in my career."
I thought hard before writing this.
I didn't know it'd be so hard
to find something I've never done.
I think I've done a lot in my roles too.
(I've acted all types except for a con artist.)
- Hancheul, I think you've done it before. / - I know.
I play those roles regularly.
I've stripped naked too.
- Really? / - Seriously?
Jin Kyung's answer was a little unexpected.
(I did all in my career but I wasn't a child actress.)
I'm working with child actors these days,
- and I think they're incredible. / - Right.
I wonder how it would have been if I had been one.
Will you choose to act if you're born again?
It's my job for this life,
so I want to try another job in my next life.
- I see. / - But I don't think I can be a reporter.
Why?
You're so good at it.
A reporter has to react to every situation quickly,
but I'm terrible at it.
- But you gave such a random answer... / - Thank you
- for your compliment. / - It's "His and Her Thursday".
- Please come support us. / - Please come support us.
I'll make sure to go watch it too!
That's all we have prepared for today.
We'll see you next week again.
- Dear viewers, be happy. / - Be happy.
("Yes I Am" by Mamamoo)
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