Wake up!
wake up already!
Hey, it’s morning. I think you should wake up. hey~.
How do you feel today?
It’s been a while since I did the photo shoot.
I wore a lot of outfits today. I took a quick peek at the monitor.
I think it came out pretty well. I feel good now.
Which genre do you want to try?
I loved tv shows like .
That made me think ‘I want to try that genre when I’m older.’.
What was the hardest role to play?
There was no such role that was easy to play.
Especially Lee Gaetae from the movie .
It wasn’t a role I could fully understand.
Since I had to show the great dedication they have made,
it was a big pressure on me.
I thought I’m not suitable for the role.
Three characters you might fall in love with.
I think Jangwoo is one with the biggest charm.
He is very active,
trustworthy,
highly educated,
smart, and tall. So maybe Jangwoo?
Who else could it be?
I’ve only done 6 roles yet.
That means I have to fall in love with at least half of them, right?
I’d be in trouble if I chose Marco Han.
Sunwoo Jun from ‘Do do sol sol la la sol’?
He is quiet but somewhat gentle.
And also, Baek Kyung from ‘Extraordinary You’.
these two would be my answer because I don’t like tough characters.
What do you do when you get so tired?
Once I get tired,
my vocal cords get tired first.
So I always warm up quite loud.
Like AAH! AH! AAAAH! UM YAISET! HA!
What item do you always keep a side of when you are shooting?
I always have a cologne with me.
I think this is manners.
I may stink at work when I keep on the same clothes.
It may cause unpleasantness to someone. So I keep it with me.
What cologne do you like?
A slow dance from Byredo is my favorite one.
What could the morning call sound like in different characters?
Wake up! Like this?
Hey, wake up already!
Hey, it’s morning. I think you should wake up. hey~.
Which role affects your personality the most?
Each has affected me.
Every character made me think, “I should never act like Baek Kyung.”
and, “Acting like Jihwan could be very charming.”.
It’s hard to say that I’m affected by only one character.
I’ve been affected by all of the characters.
What TV show are you watching now?
I love watching Netflix.
There are so many things I can learn and watch.
There is a show called ‘Elite’. And the new season just came out.
I’m into this show these days.
Which hairstyle do you prefer, short hair or one current hair?
It’s hard to tell which one looks better.
But, I prefer short hair. It’s hard to dry
when it’s long and sticks out when I put a hat on.
Short hair is easy to care.
You still haven’t dyed your hair?
No, I have not. It will be great if I have to dye my hair for the next role.
What was you like when you were in school?
Some old photos are up in the community.
I looked like a rascal in those. Yes, I was a little rascal back then.
What is the behind story of it?
That was the moment after I pushed my friend into the water.
He was saying something about his ruined hairstyle. And,
I was saying “shush.” to him.
Do you like music?
Are you gonna make me sing if I say “yes, I do.”?
Then no, I don’t.
Who do you listen to these days?
I’m listening to old songs.
I listen to Kim Kwangseok,
and Yoo Jaeha a lot.
I just play whole album when I go to bed.
Which emoji do you use the most?
A heart emoji?
I always put a heart emoji on Instagram.
It makes every post look a little more beautiful.
What would you say to your fans?
(to fans under age 24) Hey guys. How is it going?
You must be younger than I am. Stay in school.
Study hard and don’t wolf down meals. I will always root for you!
(to fans age 24) hey friends. I’m Lee Jaewook. Do you know me?
You must be working and paying bills.
I will root for you also! (to fans who are older and female) hey nuna,
you guys enjoying it?
I know I feel like an older person sometimes. I know that too.
(to fans over age 25) hey guys. It could be a little awkward to like me.
So don’t let people know you like me though. But I appreciate it.
We heard that your dream girl is one with a positive mind. Tell us more about it.
For instance, short pinky toes and stuff?
I sometimes have very seriou ups and downs.
I want someone I can rely on, and someone who can guide me through tough times.
Do you have zynx?
I do believe in superstitions.
If the charger cable comes out as I pick up the phone, it feels great.
When I turn the time dial on the microwave and it perfectly sets on 30 secs,
it feels amazing.
On the other hand, when something goes wrong,
everything comes after that goes wrong.
I just put meanings on everything.
What would you choose if you could only eat that food?
Why do you do this to me?
I will choose rice with fried kimchi, if I have to choose only one.
The reason why I chose this is that I like it, and I can’t get enough of it.
This is not the best but I would eat it anyway.
Tell us about your favorite restaurant.
It would be too famous if I mention it.
The owner has a potty mouth.
It's a gukbap place somewhere in Gangnam. No more information.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Puss in boots and mint chocolate
Are you a mint chocolate person?
Not obsessed with it but I like the taste of it which is similar to toothpaste.
Have you had a hard time holding your laughter during the shooting?
When I was on (Extraordinary You) shooting,
all the actors were about the same age.
Because of that somehow, we couldn’t stop laughing. It was just funny to look at each other.
We had so many NGs there. And I laugh easily. I even laugh at home.
How do you hold back your laughter?
I make a frowny face.
“Wake up”
Would you sing us ‘the Black Sunflower seed’ from ?
You want me to sing that song?
I will sing it on V Live for sure.
What are you in 5 letters?
L.U.C.K.Y.
I got to play the roles which have totally different personalities.
It was like kind one then bad one, then kind one again, and bad one again.
I really appreciate the opportunity and the fans who love me.
I'm such a lucky guy.
What is your resolution this year?
I want to do a body profile.
I haven’t started yet because I might get very cranky while I make my body.
But to work out is my resolution. Plans for the better 2022.
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