Go Ara mini news post
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omonatheydidGo Ara Tearfully Doubted Her Acting Skills Before “Reply 1994″ Aired
“Reply 1994“s Go Ara shared her inner thoughts on her acting career.
On the “Reply 1994″ Epilogue that aired on January 3, footage of the cast members’ interviews before the drama started was shown.
During the interview, Go Ara shared, “I don’t know if I can do this right now.” She also revealed, “I have an ‘Ok Lim’ trauma,” as she shed tears.
Go Ara also confessed that she felt that she reached a limit as an actress. But clearly, the actress has overcome her fears and doubts as she perfectly portrayed the character of Sung Na Jung. The next scene showed Go Ara with her hair cut short and practicing her accented lines.
Go Ara debuted in the teen drama “Sharp” in 2003 as the main character, Ok Lim. Afterwards, Go Ara struggled to achieve good ratings for her subsequent dramas, which made people doubt her acting skills.
However, Go Ara received immense love and positive reviews for her portrayal of Sung Na Jung in “Reply 1994,” which came to an end on December 28 with stellar ratings.
Ko Ah-ra is enjoying an image makeover due to her role as a tomboy in tvN's "Answer Me 1994".
In the highly popular TV drama, she stars as a university student who moves to the capital from her hometown in the southern port city of Masan, South Gyeongsang Province.
"Previously, my image was more like that of a quiet and well-behaved doll, which is something I really wanted to break out of", said the 23-year-old.
Ko originally dreamed of becoming a TV presenter. She decided to apply for acting jobs in 2003 to gain experience and ended up landing a role in a KBS teen drama. Her role as an ambitious and confident middle school girl catapulted her to instant stardom. But she failed to continue the momentum with her subsequent roles -- in four films and three TV dramas -- leading to criticism that she was just another pretty face with no talent.
"Answer Me 1994" has proven a golden opportunity for Ko to show her potential as well as her lack of pretension as her character is sometimes called on to serve as the butt of the joke.
Although she hails from Jinju in South Gyeongsang Province, she spoke with her hometown friends on the phone frequently to make sure she got the local dialect correct after spending so many years living in Seoul. She also took some voice lessons from a close friend living in Busan, she said.
As she was only four years old during the time when the drama is set, Ko made a scrapbook of newspapers from the period to get a better feeling of the period.
Her efforts seem to have paid off as she has succeeded in shaking off her baby doll image. She said she will work hard to become a more accomplished actress.
sources: Soompi, Chosun Ilbo (English edition)
I am so incredibly happy for her that she is getting recognition and positive feedback for her role as the immensely awesome Sung Najung. She is so talented and really committed to acting. In every scene of Answer Me 1994, she was always Najung, even when she was just in the background and didn't have to do any lines, she would remain in character. I loved watching her. I can't wait to see what her future projects will be. She hurt her ankle while filming AM1994 and she's supposed to receive surgery for it. Her free hug event has apparently been turned into a fansign event to ease the stress on her leg. Get well soon, bb! <3
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Date: 2014-01-05 07:02 am (UTC)she is such an awesome person, very straightforward and bright, she is gorgeous but unlike some actresses she doesn't commit to that pretty girl/actresses image that most have that they have to be demure or whatever, and she is so blunt (more reasons why she got hate during her variety guesting, she is too 'cocky').
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Date: 2014-01-05 04:45 pm (UTC)Yes, IA with you on her personality. I love that she is straightforward and just seems so down to earth, with no pretensions. Really hoping that she will get proper/better management from SM and receive good offers for acting roles that will let her challenge her limits and expand her range.
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Date: 2014-01-05 04:52 pm (UTC)IA, her comedic timing is on point. I love watching her eat too, she just stuffs her face and it's so amusing to watch, not to mention relatable. Go Ara really wins you over as Najung. Ahahaha, watching her fervently scream wore me out, lol. Such passion and intensity!
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Date: 2014-01-05 07:20 am (UTC)And really, Ara, Yeonhee, and Yoona are doing really well with their projects. It's nice to see all of them getting good feedback.
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Date: 2014-01-05 07:41 am (UTC)all i know is that she SLAYED as sung najung that's all ♡
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Date: 2014-01-05 05:17 pm (UTC)But yeah, prior to Reply 1994, she was just okay (or bad, depending on your perspective) as an actress. I still really liked her though, something about her on-screen vibe just really appealed to me. So I'm super happy that she got her break-out role and hope that her success as Najung will mean more good things to come. SM, please promote Ara properly!!
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Date: 2014-01-05 01:34 pm (UTC)she's gorgeous (most stunning lady in sm imo, which is saying alot) and a qt pie. i can't wait for her next drama/film, imma need sm to finally support her properly so she can keep improving from project to project :').
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Date: 2014-01-05 05:24 pm (UTC)omg I am so curious and excited to see what her next project will be. Yes, please SM, don't let Ara go to waste!!!
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Date: 2014-01-05 09:07 pm (UTC)ikr, sm need to capitalise on her current popularity asap. i'm sure she's been getting offers, but i haven't heard anything while yoo yeon seok has signed up to like 3 films since the show wrapped lol. c'mon, sm.
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Date: 2014-01-06 03:48 am (UTC)Exactly. Jung Woo has been doing CFs up the wazoo, Yoo Yeon Seok has at least 3 projects lined up, Son Ho Jun also already has other projects (or at least one that I know of anyway). What does Ara have planned for her next endeavor? SM, you gotta strike while the iron's hot!
What kind of role would you like for her to take on next?
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Date: 2014-01-05 01:46 pm (UTC)Then Victoria is next...you thought I'd say otherwise? Get your life
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Date: 2014-01-05 05:33 pm (UTC)Praying that SM promotes and manages her well.
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Date: 2014-01-05 06:44 pm (UTC)I am worried about SM's actor management skills as well. Hopefully all the buzz and hype surrounding her will allow her to have many more amazing opportunities. My dream role for her would be a strong independent career woman kind of like Jang Hye Sung (best female lead ever). No high school roles for Ara please SM.
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Date: 2014-01-05 06:56 pm (UTC)omg I need this in my life. From your mouth (or hands, since you typed it, haha) to SM's ears, please. This needs to happen. Ara would SLAY as an independent career woman. And yes, Hyesung is my queen.
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Date: 2014-01-05 05:37 pm (UTC)I'm hoping that SM gets it now and handles Ara's career properly. Career re-launch indeed! Go, Ara, go!
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Date: 2014-01-05 08:48 pm (UTC)However I do really like her. She gave some heart to Na Jung when the character's development took a back sit for the love triangle. And she was awesome in both her RM episodes.