I am happy.
Don’t forget me.
How do you want this year of 2021 to be like?
I would like to try many different things.
As a person in pop culture
I would like be someone who can have a positive influence on people.
And I would like to be involved in such activities too.
And it is all because I have my fans who enable me to do what I do.
I will be always thankful and keep that gratitude with me in 2021.
What’s your soul food?
I like coffee.
I don’t like coffee that has sour taste.
I used to add extra shots in my coffee.
But lately I prefer rather bland iced Americano.
When did you feel the happiest recently?
I am happy at this moment, right now.
That I have people who want to listen to my story.
It is such a great happiness.
I feel very happy at this moment.
My fans make me feel like I exist.
How would you rate the level of happiness you feel right now?
10 out of 10.
What’s the reason you like to go on a trip without any plan?
I don’t think a lot of things go as planned even if I plan it ahead.
I find the randomness very amusing which comes from not planning ahead.
You feel like you don’t know what to do when you don’t have any plan.
I am happy just to feel those emotions.
At some point.
That’s the charm of having no plan.
What’s the meaning of your Instagram handle(@ewsbdi)?
It has a meaning that I would like to remind myself.
Not even as a celebrity or an actor.
It means a belief
that I would like have as a human being.
But sometimes the meaning gets faded when it is out in public.
A lot of people wanted to know what it means.
I am sorry.
But I will give you my heart instead.
What were the most helpful words of comfort you have heard so far?
There are people who support me and like me as who I am.
One of my fans once told me
“I will support you no matter what”
I really liked that.
Could you show us your best selfie in your phone?
I really don’t take many selfies.
And it’s a bit embarrassing to have someone else take my photos.
When I do shootings for the magazines, I think about how I should do it.
But when I take pictures to post on social media
I get quite embarrassed.
Please see me in person rather than in a photo.
It’s actually not in person but through this video.
What made you draw a painting you posted on you Instagram?
I am giving it a try.
I once draw a painting after I had a drink.
And it was very honest.
It showed my status at that time.
So if I keep drawing them
And if I see them when I get old,
I would be able to feel that
‘Ah I drew this because I was thinking about this’
I think that would be interesting. So I am giving it a try.
What does that painting mean?
I drew that with a 3D painting tool so it does not mean something big.
I just loved the texture
And the color.
Do you have any painter you like?
No I don’t have one.
I don’t know that well
About paintings.
You read a lot of books about philosophy. Any recommendation?
The Analects of Confucius
An actor friend of mine recommended me this book.
There are a lot of phrases you would see in a textbook
So it might not be fun.
But it was interesting that it points out
The things I have been thinking
Very clearly.
So I would suggest you to read
The Analects of Confucius.
How did you feel shooting ?
I thought ‘What does it mean to be good? Does that concept even exist?
‘What does it mean to be good at acting?’
‘Can someone be perfect at it?’ because I was pursuing for perfection.
‘I have to be perfect’
That was very hard for me.
I want to be perfect, but that was too greedy of me.
I am no perfect.
But I am being selfish just wanting to be perfect.
I thought about those things a lot.
I wonder how you get into your character.
I think there are certain temperatures for every word.
‘What is it like to be Hyun-seung?’
‘What does it mean that he grew up well?’
‘What kind of belief does he have?’
‘He seems very firm and strong’
Thinking about things like this helped me a lot while reading scripts.
A lot of people loved ‘Doochiddachi’.
He is living in the 21st century and he must have an Instagram account.
I thought ‘He might have watched it for once’.
We had a very open atmosphere where we can talk about these opinions.
We used that scene because our director said it was funny.
We tried many different things during the shooting.
What are the similarities and differences between Hyun-seung and Rowoon?
First of all, I wouldn’t say a phase like “Get off my girl bastard”
It’s hard to say things like that in real life.
Hyun-seung tends to be impatient.
But I am not that quick-tempered.
And the fact that we are both honest about our feelings? I think that’s the similar point.
There are a lot of scenes where you drink in . How much can you drink in real life?
I can drink 2 bottles of soju.
Do you prefer Soju?
Yes. Beer makes me full.
What’s your drinking habit?
I usually fall asleep.
Hyun-sung goes like ‘Mwaaaah’
But I go straight back to my home.
Even when I am having a drink with my friends,
I just go home in the middle of a conversation.
I am grabbing a cab quietly by myself.
And then just leave the place saying “I will go home now”
My friends also don’t go like “Dude, don’t go~”
They would be just like “Bye~”.
What was your actual sister’s reaction when you are playing a character of younger sweetheart?
It was not easy for her.
But I guess she enjoyed watching the series.
Actually we don’t usually talk about this because it’s awkward.
Could you say a word to you in 5 years from now?
Be honest, and live in the present.
If I live every day to the full
And if I am sure that I did my best
I would have no regret.
Just live your life to the full.
Who would you like to sing duet with?
IU.
I got a lot of comfort listening to her songs.
And Lee Juck’s lyrics helped me
with my worries
and anxieties in my 20s
I really love him.
He listens to my troubles a lot.
I would love to collaborate with them if there is a chance.
Do you have any song to recommend?
I love ‘Trace’ by Lee Juck.
People want to be superior to others.
Everyone wants to be acknowledged and get attention from others.
But then why do we want other people to acknowledge us?
Why do we want to leave a trace on others?
It would be just enough to have traces of you and me.
The song was about those thoughts.
Could you sing a verse from the song?
On starry days
How would I know?
Don’t forget our story
It goes like this.
I know that you are not good with scary movies. What would you do if you are asked to be a main character of a horror movie?
I will do it.
I am afraid of horror movies.
But I think there will be a lot to learn.
So I would like to give it a try.
What’s your plan today after this interview?
I will do a lower body workout.
And then go home and play LOL.
See you in Summoner’s Canyon everyone.
I am here because of you guys.
I will always think about how precious that is.
Please stay healthy.
I hope you can be happy this year
From the bottom of my heart.
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