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70 Q&A from Ryu Jin
柳鎮答客70問
Members of RyujinForever asked RJ these questions, and he answered them in October 2003.
Translated by July in December 2003
Q1
How do you choose the work for drama and movie,
...any criteria ?
RJ:
when it comes to movie, the whole scenario can tell the idea but when it comes to drama, the synopsis of the darma and first a few epsodes' script are only available so generally I depend on the first feeling (impression) I've got from those early episodes of scenarios....
but but still have to consider numerous hidden factors !!!!
Q2
most favorite work
RJ:
of course, all of them
If I have to choose one,
it is Love Miracle...
It stayed in my heart for a long time...
Q3
most affectionate role
RJ:
it's a bit different between favorite work and favorite role. I liked SeungJo(Love Miracle), Chanseok(Pure Love), Jungjae(Summer Scent) but I can say Hyunsik from Who's my lover is.
Hyunsik's character started very groomy and finished very cheerful...that made me funny and sad at the same sad.
note: this Q/A is a bit trick to be translated I hope you guys understand what RJ is trying to say(july)
Q4
role with regret
RJ:
of course..all of them ^^
maybe Jaehyok from YooJung
note: actually the drama Yoojung was on 1999..
RJ was quite a new at that time...(July)
Q5
role which was closest to your real character
RJ:
None...^^
My fiends are telling me
' do your fans knows that you are like this'
Q6
role that you wish to be in real life
RJ:
SeungJo from Love Miracle...
carrier, love, faith and family...perfect man
Q7
role that you tried best ( or no regret)
RJ:
Chanseok from Pure Love ...
I tried a different character in the Pure Love
and I would do the same role again
Q8
comment about yourself as an actor
RJ:
Oh no..I don't want to...that makes me sad ^^
Q9
the good and the bad of yourself as an actor
RJ:
don't know about the good but the bad is that I am thinking too much..the more we think the harder I can decide...that's my bad.^^
Q10
How do you feel about Jungjae in Summer Scent
RJ:
poor boy but cool, either
(actually he used very funny description for Jungjae but it is hard to be translated..poor july)
Q11
most comfortable partner actor or actress worked with ?
RJ:
no particular one...
when I look back, each one has tried his or her best...
Q12
any actor or actress wish to play with in the future
RJ:
No, not particularly...
Q13
favorite Korean actor
RJ:
Mr.. Soon Jae Lee ( he played Hyunsik's grandfather in Who's my lover?)
Regardless of his age, he manage himself perfectly, very enthusiastic about acting and his physical strength is like young one's ...amazing actor
Q14
influenced by any actor
RJ:
Chang Hoon Lee ( he played Min Hyok in Love Miracle)
I've learnt the importance of relaxation for acting...
Q15
close friends
RJ:
most of them from Sun rises, Moon rises(2000)....
Chang Hoon Lee, Ho Jung Yoo, Na Woon Kim, Jung Ah Yeom,,, and the staffs of his management office and
best friend Myung Min Kim...
(Myung Min Kim is a actor as well, he belongs to the same management company so you can check him out at the blue-dragon site(RJ's managment site)--july)
Q16
how do you practice the scrip ?
just by yourself ? or asking help from friend or family?
RJ:
well both...practice and memorize the script by myself thoroughly then practice with friend or family..^^
Q17
how do you practice complextion or facial expression acting?
using mirroror or using self camera, which one ?
RJ:
I used to hate boys carrying mirror however as an actor I have to carry and use the hand mirror and check facials expression in the car....
It is easy to do facial expression while you looking the mirror but make some facial expression first without looking and then guess how you are looking then check with the mirror....I am sure you will find very different looking of your self in the mirror... try it, will you?
Q18
any specific role you wish to challenge ?
comic or classical(historical) drama
RJ:
Honestly I am more attractive by a serious stuff
but why not.....
Q19
what's the difference, do you think, between drama acting and movie acting ?
RJ:
why do you think these two are different?
Acting itself is the same, I believe, maybe we can say difference between TV and the movie?
but regardless of the form of the media whether it is the TV or Movie,
the actor will be very much happy and contented
when the exact message of the media can be given to the people and make people happy.
Q20
which will you put more emphass on TV or Movie as your carrier ??
RJ:
I am interested both and still more careful about choosing Movies
Q21
any particularly difficult facial expression or feeling for the acting?
RJ:
Sometimes the scenes of the viewer thinking that must have filmed with many difficulties, actually could have done quite easily...you got it?
it's really depends on how much the actor concentrate and focus on the acting.
Personally I found it is difficult to act very plane everyday life
and that's why I liked Dong Keun YANG and Hyo Jin KONG's acting's from ' Suit yourself (네 멋데로해라)'.
They showed wonderful acting from there.
Q22
what do you do when you have to act the things you never been thinking or can not be agree with?
RJ:
I am thinking a lot with my manager..
changing the script to make it more suitable for me
but..when it is filmed with very short notice schedule and time then i have no choice but to just do it...
just do it.....
That leaves a bit regrets later on but sometimes after editing I found the scenes are not really bad as I thought...
It's difficult to expect^^
Q23
recently some of the actors and singers are spending more effort in promoting themselves
by joining entertainment programs rather then concentrating their own fields.
what do you think about this?
RJ:
I don't see anything wrong for promoting themselves by using any kind of mass media.
Maybe they feel comfortable and enjoy themselves in such entertaining programs..
But I want them make sure of trying hard to be good in their own field as well..
Sometimes I talk to myself..was the person a singer ?
Q24
People are talking that you are not greedy enough to be an actor.what do you think about this?
RJ:
Yeah...maybe it's right..I am not wanting many things...
Honestly speaking, when I first started acting, I wans't sure whether I am keeping acting as my permanent job or not...so I didn't really treated my self as an actor...^^
however I am an permanent actor now so why not wanting more things ^^
Q25
Are you happy about your job as an actor?
RJ:
No one can like their job by 100% and it's same with me.
It's true that acting as a job gives me more limitation than ordinary job and uncertain furture in some sense but everytime I finished each work that meant to me that I left my trace in this world
and also different characters make me think more in different situations ...I like that
and also the actor can afford to have time for extra job..I like this too
Q26
when do you feel good being an actor ? and When is not?
RJ:
Working as an actor enabled me to meet lots of people.. lots of good people...feeing good for that
well...not happy...maybe I can say..that was the university graduation season when I first started acting, so most of my friends got the jobs and started settling down themselves
but I found myself getting used to the uncertain future...
I might say I wasn't happy about being actor at that time...
Q27
what are the advantages being an actor and the disadvantage being an actor?
RJ:
I've got free extras from the restaurants sometimes and free rentals from video rental shop..
when people offered me extras and free of charge things actually I don't know what to do ^^
anyway free is good^^
Disadvantages..well ..Because I have been known to people , there are a bit limitations and restrictions on my behaviors...but not much disadvantages...
Q28
How do you feel when people are noticing you in public place or in streets?
RJ:
I feel good when people are noticing me except Sauna and bathroom^^
Q29
Why don't you try to challenge different fields
such as Radio DJ with your sweet voice and good knowledge of music?
RJ:
Music..I am very much happy with just listening...
I admire DJ job but never dreamed of it...
Maybe I would try a singer or musical actor in the next life...the next life...
Q30
What kind of actor you wish to be?
RJ:
I want to be Edward Norton kind of actor.
I like him because Edward has very plane personality but has strong charismas at the same time.
and the most important thing to me is to be a sincere man.
Q31
what is the most important value in your life?
RJ:
contented and satisfied with being myself as it is
Q32
tell us about your the most important 3 goals in you life?
RJ:
cute and sweet wife
lovely and precious children
success as an actor
people may have big dreams.
for me, little things are more beautiful in the life.
Q33
the motto of your life ?
RJ:
Do things by myself ^^
motto....or I can say my attitude toward the life.
Q34
any role model or wannabe(want-to-be) for your life?
RJ:
well...not particular one
Q35
the most regrettable memory when looked back on your life?
RJ:
of course, people are wanting the life without regrets...
for me...many regrets when I looked back on my life...
I don't know what to say because I have too many regrets...^^
Q36
How do you manage the slump?
RJ:
I try to complete things by myself and believe in myself
so when things are not going well
then I talk to myself
' you can make it '
or
' Time will fix it'
Q37
5 things make you happy and 5 things make you angry?
RJ:
things make me happy are...
sweet home,
well-being of my family,
myself being known to people ....more and more
the word of ' miss'
and....the mo~ney^^
Q38
3 merits and 3 demerits of yourself ?
RJ:
stubborn, not wanting many things, like meeting people...
These personalities are my merit and demerit at the same time. sometimes are helpful and sometimes ar not..
Q39
what kind of aspect do you think when you make a friend ?
RJ:
in teenage : everyone is friend
in twenties : person has nice first impression
in thirties : person has nice first impression and when it is lasting...
Q40
do you have any jinx ?
RJ:
I hate being late for shooting schedule or appointment.
When I am late, I feel like things are not going right,
actually I don't mind other people are late but not me...
Q41
How do you think about making a fan club for you?
RJ:
well....if fans want to...maybe it's possible
but I am still not ready for the formal fan club things...
I hope you understand me^^
Q42
Recently many entertainers are actively involved in leaving messages in the fan site to keep up with the fans but you seemed not interested in those activities...any reason for that?
RJ:
well...that's one of my personality...
even my close friends complained that I am not contacting them often..
I know that out of sight, out of mind...
but I never forget fans and I always thank for the fan's support in my mind^^
Q43
any impressive presents from the fans
RJ:
everything is impressive to me.
If I have to say one thing, maybe that was all the summary, analysis and the board messages of Love Miracle and Pure love...that made me think again and gave me strong feeling of attachment on those works.
Q44
How do you feel about reading comments from the fans?
either good ones or bad ones
RJ:
Sometimes the fact that people are together because of me made me smile.
fan's comments? Regardless of whether those are good one or criticizing ones, I always appreciate and welcome fan's concerns on me.
Q45
How does the fans mean to you?
RJ:
To me...the fans are like a traffic lights?^^ to lead right and safe way...
I've got more responsibility on my acting because of the fans...
sometimes fans make me stop from the dangerous situation.
traffic light! very necessary and shouldn't be out of order.
Q46
Anything you want to say to the fans?
RJ:
I've never dramed of having fans for myself when I first stared acting carrier
and still I am not fully used to it, I guess.
I wish to say that I always appreciate the supports from the fan.
And fans get together because of me at first
but even without me, I really hope that people can maintain the nice friendships.
I will try my best to bring the luck to the fans through nice drama or movie.
Q47
any episode due to your long legs or tall height ?
RJ:
tall height...yeah,,sometimes it causes inconveniences^^
...In drama, except full-shot shooting, I often have to stand with wide stance,
and well...the stylist doesn't have to worry about adjusting the length of the trousers,
and...en episode...I acted as an extra for the historical drama long time ago,
I wore some kind of traditional wig,
there was a scene that I jumped into the room
but because of my tall height,
I bumped into the wall..then
the wig was fallen
that made NG
and they filmed without me...
I've waited for 12 hours for that single scene but fail to be included due to my tall height^^
Q48
your number one treasure?
RJ:
my bike
Q49
your plan for the marriage..when?..any style in your mind?
RJ:
when..might be after finishing three or four more works..I will not be hasty.
my style....friendly and wise...
Q50
what do you think about the entertainer couple?
RJ:
well....maybe they can understand each other better as they are in the same business
but also there could be more conflicts as they are doing same things..
so I can't say which is better or a preference.
Q51
Family plan for the future?
RJ:
Well...I don't want my kids raising lonely,
anyway it will be decided after marriage...
Q52
if your children want to be an entertainer in the future, what do you think about it?
RJ:
I want to be a dad who can respect the children's opinion
but I admit that I am more like conservative person
so if my daughter wants to be an entertainer then I might not let her to be....
Q53
tell us about your pet dog.
RJ:
Ggam-dol-yi (means blacky)...well he looks funny and does silly things...
I miss him often when I go out...(especially when I am hungry)^^
Q54
what do you do when you don't have any shooting schedule?
RJ:
bike riding or bike maintenance check-up
Q55
After 'Trios' you had a quite long break, what did you do during that break?
RJ:
ate a lot and had a nice rest....so getting bigger tummy...^^
spending time at home, meeting friends, watching movies...
unemployed....^^
Q56
your favorite things
RJ:
favorite music - music from any field is OK with me, and my favorite album is Third Stage by
favorite food - any food is Ok with me
favorite word - missing
favorite sport - sports with ball
favorite movie - gloomy or heavy movie, but sometimes... light movie
favorite actor - edward Norton
Q57
Impressive movie or book and the reason?
RJ:
Movie - American History X (wonderful performance of the main actor)
Book – Doctors
Q58
your specialty?
RJ:
no specialty.... but I can say that I am such a bad dancer
Q59
about your looking...which part do you like and which part you aren't satisfied with?
RJ:
well... the eyes are ok and I think my mouth could be a bit bigger than now
Q60
any valuable experiences from your school days?
RJ:
I had been in the hospital because of pleurisy and I had to take medicine for 9 months because of this...
that was a really good opportunity for me to realize the importance of the health.
Q61
how was your school days ? what kind of student were you ?
RJ:
not bad..I mean I was quite alright^^
I had three girl friends at the high school..they are Korean, English and Mathematics
Kidding !!! I know it's a freezing joke...my apology...
anyway I want to believe that I was a good boy--;
Q62
you best decision in your life
RJ:
Once I tried to quit acting but I calmed down and decided not to quit...at a beach...
that was a nice decision
Q63
Many people like you voice...what do you think about that ?
RJ:
yeah..people told me they like my voice
but I sometimes think my voice is not natural, don't know why...
I hope I have a bit thicked voice..more manish
expecially I can's sing the high notes...so bad...like piggy crying voice....
Q64
Have you ever dreamed about running away from the life?
RJ:
No.
Q65
You like raining day...what do you do on the rainy (flooding) seasons?
RJ:
Well...I am watching the TV news about the flooding,
When I am thinking about the victims from the flooding, I always feel very sorry for that.
Q66
What do you think about 'Money' ?
RJ:
Money? Of course I am interested in it ^^
These days, maybe I would say, the money can decide almost half portion of the happiness
I've seen people feeling happy because of the money
and feeling not happy because of the money as well.
I think we need some money’. Not necessary very much money
But I am not putting the money in front of my work
I am doing works that I really want to and I*ve earned some kind of compensation from that work,
then that's enough...
Q67
You want to run a hotel in the future...any plan for that?
RJ:
Not yet...I've been very much involved in my current acting job.
Maybe a dream in my mind... but still happy about having that dream...
well...I wish my dream come true ^^
Q68
any places you want to visit with the girl friend? within
RJ:
any places should be fine
but not a long flight...
Q69
Any word which can be expressing yourself ( for example : rain....)
RJ:
well....not really..
what do you think?
Q70
last question ..
how do you want to be remembered by the fans ?
RJ:
well...I just want to be one of your nice memories in your life..
so you may smile whenever you think of me...
I will try my best to be nice memory of you.