(Episode 1695)
Hello, everyone.
I'm Shin Hyunjun of Entertainment Weekly.
The 2018 college entrance exams have finished.
I remember it always being cold during that test.
Good work to all the students who studied for it.
We hope your results reflect your hard work.
Entertainment Weekly has a lot of news tonight.
The first is by Yoon Jiyeon.
I went to the set of the hottest weekend drama,
"My Golden Life."
The set was just as harmonious as the show is.
The stars of "My Golden Life"
also told us how to enjoy
the rest of the series.
It's all coming up soon.
First is This Week's Hot Clicks.
There was a lot of warm and happy news this week.
Many stars donated to help
the victims of the earthquake.
BTS also became the first K-pop group
to make it into an American music awards show.
Let's check it all out.
It's the 2nd strongest earthquake to ever hit Pohang.
Last week, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake
hit Gyeongbuk-do.
With damages from the earthquake and aftershocks,
the citizens of Pohang desperately needed help.
Many stars are stepping forward to relieve their pain.
One of them is Yoo Jaesuk.
He always steps forward to help those in need.
He donated $50,000 to the victims.
He donated anonymously.
When we saw the amount enter the system,
we realized it was a lot for a regular person.
We suspected it was a celebrity.
He's donated $50,000 for every major disaster.
Song Jihyo also donated anonymously.
They donate themselves, not through their agencies.
Seol Gyeonggu, Song Yoona, Jang Donggun,
and Go Soyeong and other celebrity couples donated.
They're not the only ones who helped.
Lee Yeongae and Park Shinhye also donated to
child victims of the earthquake. (Source: SBS)
BTOB and TVXQ also donated.
Fans of celebrities also joined in donating,
drawing attention.
We hope the effect of these stars' donations
will alleviate the pain of the victims.
Welcome. First time with BTS?
They've gone from trendy to global stars!
BTS made K-pop history by standing on stage
at the American Music Awards.
Making their U.S TV debut.
Make some noise for BTS!
Showing how world-class they are,
BTS showed the heart of Hallyu at the AMAs.
Let's check it out.
They're awesome.
It was November 20th.
BTS became the first ever K-pop group to be invited
to the 2017 American Music Awards.
They made a stage of dreams.
Major media outlets got the scoop on them.
How does it feel to know that you have one of
the most buzzed about performances at the AMAs?
I can't believe it!
I'm so honored to be here. Thank you, ARMY.
They were the 16th out of 17 performers.
They even got special treatment at the awards.
The response to their powerful performance
was explosive.
It's like making new history together with our fans,
so we never dreamed such a thing,
but thanks to our fans, it happened.
That's not all. According to World Records BTS was
the most referenced group on social media and were
inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records.
They're the first Korean account to surpass
10 million followers.
In May at the Billboard Music Awards,
they won the Top Social Artist Award.
We'll improve in the future.
BTS was at the American Music Awards,
showing the world the power of K-pop.
We can't wait for their future accomplishments.
I'm proud of them.
Boring Cinderella stories and lame birth secrets
take a 180 in this drama!
With devilish charms, "My Golden Life"
dominates TV screens on the weekend.
Entertainment Weekly just had to go to the set.
Let's check out the set of "My Golden Life,"
which was as tense as the drama.
We spotted the two leads as soon as we arrived.
They acted fantastically
despite the sub-zero temperatures.
They can't hide that they're cold.
They're so cold Hyeseon is turning red.
Park Sihu's ears were like carrots.
Hyeseon should go inside before she catches a cold.
Now Hyeseon is meeting her male friend,
Lee Taehwan.
It feels like they're talking about something serious.
I could've gone to a medium or small company early...
(Cute) Let me try again.
Even if I was her real daughter...
The cold outside must've frozen her mouth.
She loosens her body from the NG.
(2nd try)
(Director) Let's try again.
(I messed up again!)
Even if she was her real daughter,
it's a shame she's not.
(Disappointed)
It just...
I'm sorry.
Why is this happening with another camera?
My thoughts exactly.
Will she succeed this time?
(Director) Cut. Okay.
(She finally succeeds after 4 tries)
I'm shaking.
Happiness spreads throughout her whole body.
Good work.
You had a lot of NGs.
That doesn't usually happen. Right, Hyeok?
Usually not.
Really! I'm usually not like this.
Taehwan tactfully starts to help Hyeseon.
She is getting embarrassed.
She has a lot of lines here.
He's so nice even in real life.
Please don't air that NG part.
Please don't air it, okay?
Okay?
We have nothing to say.
She pleaded with us, but I'm sorry.
"My Golden Life" is loved by
men and women of all ages.
It has the highest ratings of
any drama this year.
It'll soon be at the coveted
40% viewership mark.
What do the stars think the reason for
the show's popularity is?
The first is empathy.
The show reflects reality.
Is a contract worker a slave? A maid?
You make me go on coffee errands...
Sometimes I do errands for the people above me.
Why? Because they have me by the throat.
Hyeseon even has to drive around her boss' daughter
in addition to the boss' random tasks
I know.
My mom says I should go to a technical school
so I don't end up like you.
My gosh. Be nice.
Seeing Jian throw away her pride to make a living
was tough to watch.
(The scene that raised viewer ratings significantly)
I'm sorry, ma'am. Can you move your car?
My daughter is about to be here.
I have to load this cargo.
And this spot isn't for parking.
I can't drive, though.
Please leave.
Yes, ma'am.
He's insane!
Stop right there!
What did you just say?
Insane? Did you just call me insane?
No, I didn't mean you.
You didn't mean me?
Do you know who I am?
What's the problem?
Mom, what's wrong?
She said my car was blocking the road
and called me insane!
Isn't she a crazy?
Get on your knees right now!
We spent $10,000 here today.
Get on your knees.
(A mother and daughter acting bossy at the store)
This scene is a dramatization of a real event
that had occurred.
This angers me.
I'm sorry.
This raised viewer engagement
and made viewership increase.
What do you think has raised viewership?
Her.
She makes it really easy.
She's Seo Jian in the drama.
She has lots of emotional scenes.
I keep empathizing with her and wonder
what I would do if I were her.
All the actors say the second secret is
Shin Hyeseon's great acting.
Mother... Are they from Hyeseong Group?
Yes, they are.
The vice chairman of Hyeseong and his wife.
They're your real parents.
What did you just say?
They're your parents.
Through a troubled relationship with her mother,
she begins her second life.
It's because of work,
not because you want to be in a rich family, right?
I want to go.
Why are you telling me not to?
Why?
I'm sorry.
For her future,
Jian says goodbye to the parents that raised her.
Jian, who grew up poor,
moves up in society and she lives with a silver spoon.
But her happiness was short-lived.
But she goes through a major trial,
one which she never experienced before.
She finds out that she's the fake daughter
of the rich family.
Mom, how could you do this?
Oh my god...
How could this happen?
How could you do that?
How could you switch me with Jisu?
Jian...
With an unbelievable future ahead,
Jian is crushed.
Hyeseon's detailed, emotional acting in that scene
captured the hearts of viewers.
(Just like the drama title, Hyeseon's acting is golden)
Hyeseon comes face to face with her "Golden Life."
We can't wait to see her acting in the future.
In addition to Hyeseon's acting, another major thing
that many want to see in the drama
is the love triangle between these three.
(A fierce love triangle with one woman and two men)
Why do you have to be sorry and thankful to me?
They met as brother and sister,
but Dogyeong falls in love with her.
They try to have a real and straightforward romance,
but a fierce competitor steps onto the scene.
It's Hyeseon's long-time male friend,
Hyeok.
(How will this love triangle develop?)
Seo Jian! Get out.
I'm so curious to see how this love triangle will end.
Please give the actors a hint.
Hyeok, who is by Jian's side,
is becoming a firm rival.
Yes, he is.
I'm a bit nervous.
Do you have a special charm that can defeat him?
(Thinking)
Money?
(Killer move / Money swag)
What's your unique charm?
Responsibility.
I was the head of my family from an early age
and grew up alone.
I think I'm a bit more responsible
than the 3rd-generation rich kid Dogyeong.
What does Hyeseon think?
Between Hyeok and Dogyeong,
you'll have to choose one.
What are their charms?
Hyeok...
I've known him for a long time and we're friends
so things are comfortable.
And with Dogyeong,
he has a cold city guy feel, which is foreign to me.
He's cold to others
but warm to me, which gives me butterflies.
What kind of guy do you like in real life?
Both.
A guy like Dogyeong when I first meet him,
but who ends up becoming like Hyeok.
You're greedy.
Please let the viewers of Entertainment Weekly know
how things will develop.
A spoiler?
I'm afraid I'll spoil it all.
There will be
a lot of mountains in the future.
What a bad spoiler.
I'm wondering too.
- You know. / - I don't know.
You have the script.
I think Dogyeong
is becoming a loser.
I'm worried about that.
- All right./ - You're probably curious.
Find out by watching the show.
Lots of fun things will happen on the show.
Please root for us and show us lots of love.
Please watch to find out what kind of golden life
"My Golden Life" will lead to.
- Thank you. / - Thank you.
We're cheering for the show's continued success!
"My Golden Life" is currently the top drama.
It was fun from what I could tell from the highlight.
I'm looking forward to seeing it even more now.
I'm looking forward to it.
The next story is by Kim Taejin.
It's time for Entertainment Weekly School Attack.
The stars today are
Block B, fun-loving idols back with "Shall We Dance."
It was their first ever School Attack and the members
seemed to enjoy it even more than the students.
They shared a lot about each other.
It's fun. We'll check it out soon.
Before Block B's segment, we have a special feature.
Today it's the top 100 ballad singers Koreans love.
What ballads are in your hearts?
It'll be sweet.
Sure.
Let's check it out!
(Euntak spends his birthday alone)
- Is that you? / - You scared me!
Are you talking to me?
Yes, you.
I'm so sick of that wig.
Me? I didn't call you.
(Robot acting) You definitely called me.
Think of how you called me.
(Cute) Desperately?
Acting cute is stupid.
What's that flower for?
It's a buckwheat flower.
Give it to me.
You can give it to me. Today is my birthday.
This music isn't appropriate for this.
But what do buckwheat flowers represent?
Lovers.
To make your cold winter a bit warmer,
we present the top 100 ballads Koreans love!
Starting with #100.
(#100 - Eru)
Emotional ballad singer Eru.
Eru, son of trot legend Taejin,
he keeps the emotions of his father alive.
He's a ballad singer who sings with a deep appeal.
(Became known through)
(His debut song "Black Glasses")
His debut song "Black Glasses" was a hit
and was first turned down by Park Myeongsu.
The song went to Eru and became his debut song.
The emotions presented as Eru sang it spread
throughout Asia.
45,000 fans went to his concert in Indonesia.
He's an amazing Hallyu star.
(Hallyu star Eru captivated Indonesia)
His emotions were felt all over the world.
(Eru wrote "Dream Girls" What can't he do?)
(Eru is the famous songwriter for Jessi & IOI's Songs)
The man behind IOI's hit song "Dream Girls"
was none other than
Eru, a revelation which drew attention.
He's currently active as a songwriter.
(#99 - Choi Yeongjun)
Ballad singer #99.
It's been so long.
The song that Park Boyeong sang in a movie.
The original, "Probably That," was by Choi Yeongjun.
(Original singer of "Probably That" was Choi Yeongjun)
He was good-looking as well as a great singer.
He had a huge fan base
and succeeded as drama lead, boosting his popularity.
(The song "Applause" was the theme song)
Boom boom clap.
The theme song he sang himself was hugely popular.
(Source: SBS)
He recently made a comeback on TV as
a member on the show "Burning Youth."
(Voice still sweet as ever)
His voice is still sweet as ever
(#95 - Yumi)
#95 is Yumi, who is always thirsty for love.
Nothing's gone right after I met you!
Go! Go!
Thanks to her music video, which feature top stars
Zhang Ziyi, Jeong Wuseong, and Gianna Jun,
her popularity skyrocketed upon her debut.
However, perhaps because she was known as
the "faceless singer," she didn't get much attention.
I want to do my best and do
all the songs I couldn't do back then.
She made her face known through "Immortal Songs"
and broke out from being an unknown singer.
We hope to hear more great songs from you.
She's a great singer
Let's move on.
(#91 - Lee Hyeonwu)
#91 is an actor famous for acting as a section chief.
Lee Hyeonwu. (Source: MBC)
He's amazing, isn't he?
(Gained popularity through his pure and hearty voice)
He was loved in the 90s with his wholesome voice.
His rare hit,
"The Day After A Breakup," was released in 1997.
Lee Hyeonwu broke up
and wrote this song in 5 minutes.
Many identified with the song, becoming fans of his.
Recently, news of him doing another concert surfaced.
We think his long-time fans will hear good news soon.
#89 is Solid.
Let's check them out.
(Source: MBC) Solid's most famous track!
Let's hear it.
(Watch out for fakes)
(Riding on the R&B wave)
They were incredible.
(A group made of 3 overseas Koreans)
They led the wave of R&B with this song,
"Grab The End Of This Night."
Solid, a group of 3 overseas Koreans,
made women swoon
with Kim Johan's soft, sweet voice
and the group's stylish visuals.
(Solid broke up but many still remember them)
After the group broke up,
they started their second careers, succeeding as
a soloist, a businessman, and a producer.
Many fans are awaiting their comeback.
Please get back together once more.
I hope they do.
Ballad singer #87 is Jang Pilsun.
She worked underground as a vocalist
starting in the mid-80s.
With her cool and strong voice, she made
an impression as a female singer-songwriter.
IU once called Jang Pilsun
her idol.
(Jang Pilsun is a role model for younger singers)
Jang Pilsun is a role model for many singers.
She introduced Hyori and Sangsun to each other.
She currently lives in Jeju among nature,
doing small-time music work.
#85 is Bobo!
One day, a skilled female singer shot up like a comet.
It was none other than Kang Seongyeon! Bobo!
Another faceless singer.
She debuted with a mysterious concept, and returned
as the star of "Return of the Lucky Pot." (Source: MBC)
She acts and sings with unmatched emotion,
excelling in both fields.
Her voice is outstanding, befitting a vocal major.
Unfortunately, she's focusing on acting now.
We hope to see you on stage again.
She's a great singer
#84 is a rising figure with chart-topping
sales figures. Han Donggeun!
He's a rookie yet his skills are out of this world.
(A rookie with perfect skills)
(This song didn't gain traction in 2014)
In 2014, he debuted but wasn't well-received,
but once it gained attention, it got an all-kill.
It made a miraculous comeback. (Source: MBC)
It was the 3rd most popular karaoke song in 2016.
Great songs always shine through.
(His next song, "Amazing You," was a hit as well)
With his popularity,
his next song was an immediate hit.
WIth his unfiltered frank and emotional voice,
Han Donggeun exudes emotion.
With these accomplishments,
he's certainly a next-generation singer.
#83 is Park Jeongwun.
With Oh Seokjun and Jang Pilsun,
Park Jeongwun was part of "Oh Jang Park."
They debuted with a ballad.
♪ On a night like tonight ♪
It's a great song.
(Made a solo debut with a moody ballad)
"On A Night Like Tonight" was a revolutionary hit.
It vaulted him into stardom.
With his exotic looks and refreshing voice,
he gained the love of women
and the support of men.
He looks more exotic than me.
("One Day in the Future")
He wrote most of his hit songs himself.
Singer-songwriter Park Jeongwun.
Now he owns an LP bar and is working as
a regular businessman on his second career.
(If I meet you in the future, I'll say I love you)
#80 is Choi Hoseob.
("In Time")
♪ I miss you, even if I say I've forgotten you ♪
♪ The presence of endlessly precious love ♪
Choi Hoseob's song "In Time"
is still well-loved over 20 years later.
He stands at #80.
But did you know that Choi Hoseob
sang the theme song of "Robot Taekwon V"?
Choi Hoseob, who was always different,
released "In Time" in 1983
and immediately rose to stardom.
However, due to sudden vocal nodules,
he had to halt all singing activities.
Afterwards, he helped train younger singers
and found work as a music producer.
He's now back on the stage.
- We're rooting for you. / - We are.
#72 is Yangpa.
In 1997, armed with skills,
college student singer Yangpa
set a record by debuting to a crowd
of 80,000 people as she sang "Rookie."
She became the Cinderella of the music world.
Amazing, right?
Yangpa had the honor of being #1 for
5 weeks straight on Gayo Top 10.
She's the youngest Golden Cup winner ever.
The youngest ever.
She gained love again 10 years later in 2007
when she revealed her new song "What Is Love?"
(She's now active as a musical actress)
She expanded her range to musicals in 2017,
and won a rookie award, attesting to her skills.
She's carved out a place as a musical actress
and is heading towards her second prime.
She's planning to return to her original profession
and making a comeback in December.
We're rooting for her.
#17 is Seo Jiwon.
With a cute face that evokes maternal instincts,
Seo Jiwon's height and sweet voice made girls swoon.
His trademark was a clear and lovely charm.
Which was not commonly found in male singers.
(He passed away before his 2nd album was released)
But one day, with his 2nd album release ahead,
he passed away, saddening many.
(His posthumously released 2nd album)
One of his posthumous tracks, "Gathering My Tears,"
is still loved even after 20 years.
He's left our sides
but his songs are with us forever.
I'll pull it out now.
The CGI is so lame.
I'm sorry.
Are you sure you're a goblin?
Top 100 Ballad singers Koreans love
will be back next week.
Yes. Sorry.
Please change your wig!
Introducing the stars of School Attack today.
Blockbusters of the music world!
Korea's skilled idols that make you groove!
They're back with their intense 6th mini album.
"Shall We Dance"? Here's Block B!
Hi, we're Block B.
Nice to meet you.
We're about to meet students. We're going to
surprise the classroom. How do you feel?
I don't know if they'll like us to be honest.
we're a little bit nervous.
- When we walk in... / - Aren't they handsome?
I hope they start screaming.
1, 2, 3!
Let's go!
We're off.
Here we go. They nervously enter the room.
Is this it?
None of the students know.
Introducing Block B!
The members and students are bewildered.
They head right in.
Block B is at Sejong University.
This is awkward!
Now let's get closer.
We'll give a CD to anyone who can make an
acrostic poem with the member's names or Block B.
Okay, great.
- What name will you do? / - Park Kyung.
Park Kyung. Please start.
- Park. / - Park Kyung.
It's getting romantic.
- Kyung. / - This is marvelous.
What's your name?
Kim Ye-eun.
Kim Ye-eun. Can you do that?
You were good at questions yesterday.
Here's the smart and sexy Park Kyung's skills.
- With Ye-eun? / - Yes. Please start.
Ye.
Yeah, I like girls like you.
Great.
- Eun. / - Eun-like-girl.
He's truly smart and sexy!
Next up is a professor of...
- Marketing investigation. / - Marketing investigation.
I hope this supplements Block B's
marketing activities in Korea.
I hope you do this properly.
With a cool head.
The things that should be improved is
highlighting their best attributes to the maximum.
I see. All right.
He's going to do a poem with ZICO's name.
Okay.
- ZI / - ZICO...
- CO / - Korea's representative rapper.
He deserves a back hug for that.
Here he goes.
What a beautiful sight.
What is Block B to you?
- To me, Block B are strangers. / - Strangers.
Because of that, she asked for a handshake.
(Now they're not strangers!)
It was short, but Block B spent time
greeting the students.
This isn't the end!
Block B will have a surprise performance soon!
(Make a heart above your head if you'll go!)
Wow!
Many were anxious to see the concert.
It's big. I don't think they'll fill it up.
The members were worried.
It's bigger than expected...
Well, they are Block B.
Now, reality hits.
Block B is at a crisis.
Next time, when there's a lot of people...
If you call us back next time...
We'll have a fun performance, so come and watch.
They weren't that interested.
I don't think we'll need our
security guards for the concert.
Since we aren't that popular...
We won't need any security since we're embarrassed.
Their bodyguards look relaxed today.
Will their surprise concert be a success?
Can they fill up the auditorium?
The stars today are Block B!
What do their expressions mean?
(It's full!)
Of course! Now all that's left is to have fun.
Block B's "Shall We Dance."
Block B! Block B! Block B!
P.O, you were
the most worried about not filling up the seats.
How is it now?
I'm so touched.
The song is titled "Shall We Dance."
Let's see the dance skills of the university students.
Who wants to challenge Block B to dance?
Come on up!
Is there a special reason?
I've been a fan for 6 years.
She's been a fan for 6 years.
I've liked them for 6 years too!
If only one could do it, would you betray your friend?
(No, we're one) No, I can't.
Please focus on the next student.
You look angry.
- I skipped class to come. / - You skipped class.
Is there a reason Block B is better than class?
Block B is very meaningful to me.
Where are you from?
I'm from Seoul.
Seoul.
They had a dance battle with the students.
Studying must be tough on these students.
(The music changes suddenly) They're having fun.
Please focus on this person again.
(The student runs away)
How did it feel for that short period of time?
My face was burning up.
As if to repay the dancing of their fans,
Block B's U-Kwon performed a girl group dance.
Now let's leave the stage behind
and go have a talk with Block B.
Block B is the best.
I've never seen such insincere signs.
This isn't a family entertainment center.
That's the reaction time of the fans. Amazing, right?
They made it quickly, that's why.
Rather than me asking you questions,
I'm going to ask questions
that the students wrote down.
P.O, please show us something cute.
Do you want it?
Yes!
Let's check it out.
He's good.
That was really cute.
Are you crazy?
Are you crazy?
Why is U-Kwon handsome no matter what he does?
Are you crazy?
Are your eyes messed up?
The fans were zany and the members had fun.
Park kyung, can you lick your elbow?
1, 2...
There were all kinds of questions. He succeeded!
Park kyung on
"Capture the Moment How is that Possible."
- His intelligence is sexy! / - What?
- His intelligence is sexy! / - His intelligence.
Please pronounce it properly.
I thought you said something else.
Please be careful pronouncing it.
Please be careful.
This question is for everyone except ZICO.
What do you wish ZICO would fix about himself?
Be honest.
His gaze.
You want him to fix his gaze?
Sometimes his eyes have no ill will, but he goes...
"What are you annoyed about?"
I can't change how I look.
They're pretty!
- He does that sometimes. / - It's just a joke.
I see. U-Kwon?
I wish he'd fix how hard he works.
Thanks for making me look bad.
Thanks for making me look bad.
P.O, you can choose.
Jaehyo, when was your last kiss?
(Suspicious at first)
Is that really the question?
Jaehyo, when was your last kiss?
You can say "no comment" since you're an idol.
I don't remember. No comment.
So can we say when we remember it was?
(Flustered)
If this is how you're going to be, can I say it too?
This is the friendship of 7-year idols.
(ZICO asks for forgiveness) I'm sorry.
They look close. I'll move on to the next question.
I'm 25 and have never dated anyone.
I think if I hug Block B, I'll start dating.
Please choose me.
It's a guy.
Where is Yang Seunghun?
Please come up.
You think you'll get a girlfriend if you hug them?
No, a kiss.
A cheek kiss? A cheek kiss?
I think you'll get misunderstood and won't date at all.
Would it be okay?
- It can be from anyone. / - Anyone?
Who do you want to get it from?
I'd like to nominate ZICO.
P.O is really good at this, so...
Is physical contact fan service allowed?
If a male fan comes out, I'll do a cheek kiss.
- It's no fun if I do it. / - P.O said he'd do it.
(Huh?)
He just whispered in my ear that he'd kill me.
We'll let the guy choose.
I choose ZICO.
He chooses ZICO!
I really...
ZICO! ZICO!
(He hugs him instead)
It ends with a hug.
You'll keep being awesome for your fans, right?
Of course.
We're always thankful for you showing us love
and showing interest
in Block B's activities. Thank you.
We'll keep rooting for Block B's future
musical ventures.
It was great seeing their friendship of 7 years.
And I hope Kim Saengmin takes off his wig
for top 100 ballad singers Koreans love next week.
Please take off and wash the wig next time.
The next segment is by Kim Saengmin and Kim Taejin.
Let's meet 6 major stars of Chungmu-ro.
Kim Yunseok, Ha Jeongwu, Yu Haejin,
Park Huisun, Lee Huijun, and Kim Taeri.
They're reliable actors
and trust each other an incredible amount.
We'll check out their project soon.
First, we'll have Veteran.
Succeeding in transforming for roles,
we're with Lim Hyungjun, who's in his second prime.
We'll hear his story of laughs and tears. It's great.
Veteran starts now.
21 years as a reporter.
A dinosaur of the reporting world.
But who are you?
You're a fixed cast member.
I'm MOMOLAND's Jooe, dreaming of being a reporter.
I'll work with passion until I become full-time.
The target of the investigation today
has committed the crime of causing sadness,
anger, and heartbreak when looked at.
Send him in immediately!
Let's start.
You've brought a very famous man.
(Battle of nerves)
Your name?
(Huh?)
(Eyes filled with tears)
His eyes look so sad...
Do you always look that sad?
It's the side effect of LASIK.
My eyes have become very dry.
(Hahaha)
Does it interfere with your acting?
Interfere? I just carry eye drops with me.
Lim Hyungjun, how did this happen?
You followed your friend and became a movie major?
My best friend was in the theater and
movie department. While looking at his script,
I followed suit and enrolled.
How was it? This is an anonymous
tip from your senior.
Even though Lim Hyungjun was younger than me,
because he looks older,
I couldn't speak casually to him.
That means you were scary.
Did you submit that tip?
It wasn't me.
I realized it when I was in the reserves.
I looked old ever since kindergarten.
I was 7 and went with my mom
to ride the bus while wearing the yellow
kindergarten uniform.
The bus driver pointed at me and asked for bus fare.
He said I needed to pay.
Even though I was wearing the kindergarten uniform.
My mom started arguing with the bus driver.
That's when I realized I looked older.
How old does he look?
29?
(Hilarious)
You debuted in 1998.
The movie "Shiri" as a commando.
I'm in there somewhere.
But becoming an actor wasn't my dream then.
I won an award at a song festival in school.
It was by the singing department. I got an offer then.
I debuted at the same time as Park Jeonghyeon.
I used the recording studio with her.
- Jeonghyeon who wrote, "P.S I Love You"? / - Yes.
I recorded my song after she did.
The engineer was so mad at me.
Because of our skill gap.
We were both rookies,
so that's why I started to get a bit timid.
Do you have proof?
Yes, we have a photo as proof.
It wasn't recorded on portal sites.
- It was tough to find. / - Yes.
Is this Lim Hyeongjun? Or is this him?
I'm on top.
You're so handsome.
What was the title track?
"Goodbye."
What was the highlight of it?
You wouldn't know even if I told you.
♪ Happiness ♪ How does it go again?
Turn it on.
There it is.
What is this about?
The Root's first broadcast was their last.
Lee Sora went on the radio
and made a mistake live.
She was out of tune on a high note.
So we ended promotions because of that.
So Lee Taeseob and I grew apart.
(Goodbye)
How was being unknown for about 10 years?
I lived with my older brother in an apartment.
My mom would hide me.
Usually, women ask,
"What are your sons doing?"
My older brother went into a large company
and became a permanent employee.
So on days when my mom had church guests over,
she wouldn't let me out of my room.
She'd stick a note on my door.
It said not to come out until worship was over.
She'd prepare a small meal for me.
I felt like my mother was ashamed of me.
It left a deep impression on my young mind.
He was in the movie "Marrying the Mafia II"
after being unknown for a long time.
He became known through this movie.
He's so handsome!
A new comedic actor had arrived.
People said that a lot. What did you think?
I'm not funny.
I played a serious character
and the movie was a big hit.
I thought being a comedic actor suited me.
But I find comedy very difficult.
I have no talent in that area,
but the fact that they lauded me for that helped a lot.
Your parents must have been pleased.
They were very pleased.
Finally, it became formally known that
my mom had two sons living with her.
Good job.
You were inactive for a while.
It wasn't due to my own choice.
Lots of great, new actors came onto the scene.
I had no place to stand.
Then in 2017,
You were cast in "The Outlaws."
What role did you have in that?
(Hahaha)
Good job.
It was hard to even get an audition for that role.
Why?
I had a certain image from being on variety shows,
so with that experience,
the production crew, casting directors, and staff
were all against me doing it.
But what happened?
Maybe Ma Dongseok took pity on me.
He said to meet them and talk with them,
so I met the director and he asked for an audition.
I auditioned for the role I had prepared.
How was filming on set?
It was nice.
They were a lot of people who were
eager to be in movies.
So all that earnest energy was all gathered there.
That director had prepared for 17 years
before debuting with that movie.
He could have used better, more famous,
or more vetted actors.
But he told me...
"The reason I chose you..."
(His earnestness overflowed)
Why did he say he chose you?
He said...
"I want to work with someone as earnest as you."
(Lim Hyeongjun weeps as he remembers that feeling)
- I'm sorry. / - It's fine.
We're proud of you.
He said,
"I want to work with someone as earnest as you."
Stop crying.
You met that earnestness
and the movie had a massive amount of viewers.
He became an actor through chance.
Through a long unknown period and crucial moments,
he never gave up. (Source: MBC)
With his humility and passion in every moment,
he became the Lim Hyungjun that stands before us.
What plans do you have for the future?
Nothing's changed.
The weight of what works I join
seems to have gotten a bit heavier.
I feel now is the time to act with more responsibility.
I plan to work hard with that feeling in mind.
Thank you for the honest interview today.
Thank you.
- Investigation complete! / - Complete!
So am I getting arrested?
Shut your trap!
We're cheering on the great actor Lim Hyungjun.
We're cheering you on.
(January 14, 1987)
In January 1987,
the death of a college student under investigation
developed into the June Democracy Movement.
It didn't happen that long ago.
Many who were there are still alive.
This incident gave us the power to vote.
You'll really enjoy the movie.
A special interview with top stars of Chungmu-ro.
Let's get started.
Can you tell us what it's about?
I'll do it.
Great.
The youngest is in charge.
The movie, "1987," is about a college student
who died suddenly
while being interrogated by police.
"1987" takes place 30 years ago and is
about those brave individuals who sought to uncover
the truth surrounding his death.
Was this movie based on a real person?
Some were real people.
Others were used as inspiration
to make similar characters.
My role is that of a person who really existed.
He was a news correspondent overseas
but passed away due to overwork.
I wanted to really act as he did.
I looked up many of his articles.
I was a student in 1987.
I know a lot about this incident.
Everybody was involved in
demonstrations in those days.
Everyone participated in demonstrations back then
in that whirlwind political climate.
It was a proud time as we became the nation
that gained a direct
presidential election system the fastest.
Back then when I was young, I tasted tear gas
and thought of how I hated it.
So I began to see my father and uncle differently.
When I read the script,
it was when the candlelight protests
were going on in the Plaza Square.
When creating movies based on true stories, it's
important to consider if the movie is currently needed.
I think the movie suited the atmosphere of the time.
Park Huisun, you're famous for
going through a lot of pain for every movie.
That's true for this movie too.
It's better if it all happens at once.
In this humid and sticky summer,
we had to wear these clothes.
And it was an action movie.
Many other movies have famous scenes or lines.
Move your car!
Hey, 4885.
Don't move. Dealing the bottom card?
Do you have a scene like that in this movie too?
This isn't funny...
The investigator slams his hand on the table
and says, "huh?"
I don't know if that'll become a fad,
I think it's a legendary moment
that should never be repeated.
Yu Haejin, in one interview,
you said you wanted to work with Park Huisun.
- Ah, yes. / - You've finally done it.
That's what I thought back then.
(Treading carefully)
What do you think now?
I probably said once
that I wanted to do a road trip movie with him.
Because he and I were in a theater troupe together.
Isn't he your senior colleague?
(Nodding)
He was in school.
And in the acting troupe. We're the same age.
The troupe was strict about senior-junior rank.
So with my senior, Huisun...
I've always wanted to work with him.
You're famous for making nicknames.
Did you give them any nicknames?
Yunseok has a nickname.
- What is it? / - Garfield.
(100% the same) They do look similar.
That's right.
We prepared this since this is a movie
about an event that moved them.
What moment moved you the most?
It's hard to do this.
Let's read them out loud.
The moment that moved me the most
is this moment.
Being in a movie with senior actors
and doing an interview right now
has moved me the most.
I think this movie will tell a story to a lot
of young people, including me.
On December 27th...
The movie "1987"!
Will be in a theater near you.
Coming...
This winter.
The movie will warm you up this winter.
Please show it a lot of love.
Thank you.
See you at the theater!
A lot of great actors in one place.
Hope the movie is a hit.
I was saddened seeing
Lim Hyungjun cry on Veteran.
We hope you have nothing to cry about again
and that you have success after success in the future.
Kim Saengmin has good news.
It's the top variety show of 2017.
Kim Saengmin's "Receipt"
has become a regular program.
We'll give you 10 seconds to promote it.
10 seconds...
It airs two times every week.
Please show lots of love to Entertainment Weekly.
We'll be waiting until the day Kim Saengmin
takes us all out for dinner.
That's all the news we have for today.
See you next week.
Viewers, be happy!
("When we were two" by Urban Zakapa)
("Answer Me, My Love" by Ha-eun Yu)
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