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Im Siwan Wants to Look Forward Instead of Feeling Pressured by Success of “Misaeng”
ZE:A‘s Im Siwan, who earned praise for his realistic performance on tvN’s hit drama “Misaeng,” says he does not feel pressured by the success of the drama, but rather the opposite.
On December 26, the star sat down with news outlet MBN for an interview, during which he talked about the public’s expectations for his next project. He said, “I am often asked if I feel pressured about choosing my follow-up project.”
“When the movie ‘The Attorney‘ turned out well, I sometimes thought that [my character] Jin Woo became an obstacle to me. However, one good thing about meeting seniors is that you get to break free of such illusions,” the idol said, revealing that support from his sunbaes helped him lessen the pressure of future acting projects.
“After ‘The Attorney,’ I have not felt pressured about my other work. ‘The Attorney’ and ‘Misaeng’ are not walls to be climbed over, but instead, they are experiences that I have to leave behind. I don’t have to be influenced by them for my next project. For my next project, it will be enough if I go with my guts, and if it doesn’t work out, I will just have to accept that,” Im Siwan shared his mature thoughts on the dilemma of every successful actor.
When asked to comment on him usually depicting the pitiful and emotional characters, Im Siwan said, “It’s not like I haven’t acted cheerful roles, but I do think pity has become my trademark,” but added, “I am trying to break out of that box as I get older and gain experience.”
Kang Sora Sheds Tears during Interview: “I Don’t Think I Can Meet a Project like ‘Misaeng’ Again”
Actress Kang Sora shed tears during an interview she recently had regarding her drama “Misaeng.”
“This is the first time I entrusted myself to the project without any greed. There wasn’t anything in the script that didn’t make sense to me, so I only had the ‘pleasant’ worry of how to act out the role. I chose this role because I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it if it wasn’t now, and I wasn’t expecting the reactions to be so great. I felt like all my difficult times until now were all paid off at once.”
Kang Sora’s character in “Misaeng,” Ahn Young Yi, was a talented intern with a lot of potential who struggled against the patriarchal system. To study her role, Kang Sora even tried going to a corporate workplace.
During the interview, she talked about how she kept her hair long, as opposed to the original webtoon character, who had her hair short. “In the webtoon, she has short hair, but I chose long hair for the drama. In the flashback sequence, she has short hair, and it represents Young Yi’s desire to be acknowledged by her father. Her having long hair now represents that she has cut ties with her father. Young Yi seems perfect, almost surreally so, but she’s bad at interpersonal relationships and you can say that it’s because of her father. She had a lot of wounds on the inside.”
Im Siwan Says He and Kwanghee Are Not Jealous of Each Other
Im Siwan has elaborated on fellow ZE:A member Kwanghee’s perceived jealousy of him.
During a media day at a music store in Mapo, Seoul on December 26, Siwan stated, “Kwanghee always says he’s jealous of me on TV, but he’s really just trying to be funny.”
“He has nothing to be jealous of,” Siwan continued. “Kwanghee and I both recognize that we are on different paths and have different goals, so there is no jealousy between us.” He also added, “we congratulate each other when we win at award shows, too. We don’t envy one another.”
Siwan appeared on the popular tvN drama “Misaeng,” which portrayed him as Jang Geu Rae, a failed professional baduk (go) player who is thrust into the real world and must find a job. The series ended successfully, pulling in 8.2 percent viewership after starting at 1.6 percent.
Kang Ha Neul Is Still Star-Struck When He Sees Celebrities
Actor Kang Ha Neul appeared on SBS PowerFM radio show “Cultwo Show” on December 29 and shared anecdotes about hit tvN drama “Misaeng.”
During the “Neighborhood Hyungs” corner he was asked about his relationship with Im Siwan. Kang Ha Neul replied, “It was weird to see Im Siwan. It’s been seven years since I debuted, but I still get star-struck when I see celebrities.”
Kang Ha Neul received good reviews for his depiction of new employee Jang Baek Ki, protagonist Jang Geu Rae’s (Im Siwan) rival, in “Misaeng.”
The actor revealed, “Before the final episode of ‘Misaeng,’ I drank soju by myself. At first it didn’t hit me, but I got sentimental thinking back to when I first met [my character] Jang Baek Ki and Jang Baek Ki now.”
Im Siwan: “I Didn’t Just Want the Jang Geu Rae Role, I Needed It”
Actor Im Siwan spoke about his thoughts on his lead role as Jang Geu Rae in tvN’s hit drama, “Misaeng” in a press conference.
“As a man who had been living the character of Jang Geu Rae in reality, I was really thrilled when I saw the synopsis for the series. I didn’t just want the role – I needed it,” said Im Siwan. “I felt like I couldn’t live without having played this role, and even if the series was a bust, I would’ve been satisfied just for having the chance to meet Jang Geu Rae.”
Im Siwan had a great experience developing Jang Geu Rae, and his enthusiasm was captured on camera as he acted out his role. Although he had a lot of fun with the character, he didn’t expect the character would grab the hearts of thousands of viewers.
“A lot of the viewers held Jang Geu Rae in high esteem, and that’s when I started to feel the pressure,” admitted Im Siwan.
Much of the audience felt a likeness for the show, mainly because it the series truly reflected the life of an office worker and the problems that go along with it. The last episode was aired on December 20 and it had the drama’s highest viewer ratings. The scene where Jang Geu Rae and Oh manager (Lee Sung Min) chased down an adversary in Jordan was a “fantasy present to the viewers” according to Im Siwan.
Many of the viewers thought it was something like a scene out of the “Bourne Trilogy” movies. They even nicknamed Jang Geu Rae as “Bourne Geu Rae.”
ZE:A′s Kwang Hee Confesses He Hasn′t Watched Any of Im Si Wan′s Dramas
Speaking once more of his jealous heart, ZE:A′s Kwang Hee talked about his fellow member Im Si Wan.
Kwang Hee participated in a recent recording of MBC′s Quiz to Change the World - Finding Friends. Appearing in a program where stars can find new friends regardless of age or gender, Kwang Hee had everyone cracking up with his comments.
Kwang Hee has previously always called Im Si Wan by the title, ′Our Si Wan,′ but he shared that his jealousy has gotten bigger when Im Si Wan′s movie The Attorney received over a million viewers and Im Si Wan starred in a cable drama.
Talking about the craze over Im Si Wan at Kwang Hee′s appearance, MC Shin Dong Yeob teased Kwang Hee, asking, "Have you watched the dramas Im Si Wan appeared in?"
Kwang Hee replied, "I′ve never even seen one. But even though I didn′t watch it, ratings came out really well."
"I was really jealous for awhile that I couldn′t express it, but I want to do exactly the same as Si Wan. I want to be in a movie with over a million viewers and appear in a drama where I′m an office employee."
Kwang Hee then added, "But as a member of the same group, I′m also very proud of him."
The episode will air on January 3.
ZE:A’s Im Si Wan Receives Over 50 Scenarios After ‘Misaeng’
ZE:A Im Si Wan’s status has been rising rapidly since Misaeng ended.
Im Si Wan has been taking his sweet time off since tvN’s Misaeng ended. Having made a big hit with Misaeng, Im Si Wan has been getting numerous love calls from the film industry as well. The agency is currently looking over the scenarios, discussing his next project.
According to an affiliate, Im Si Wan has received about 50 scenarios. Most of them especially set Im Si Wan as the lead, proving his elevated status. Im Si Wan showed his acting ability, which exceeded expectations, through the film The Attorney. He was cast as the supporting actor at that time but he showed off his exceptional presence.
After he gained success in the drama Misaeng, the movie industry has been sending love calls to Im Si Wan, raising his status as a lead actor.
One affiliate stated, “We’ve received about 50 scenarios and are currently looking them over,” and added, “Many of the projects put Im Si Wan as the lead actor.”
Kim Jae Joong Shares Im Si Wan Called Him Out to Drink While Filming ′Misaeng′
Kim Jae Joong opened up about his friendship with Im Si Wan.
On January 6, KBS′ Spy held its press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Grand Ballroom in Yeoksam-dong, where JYJ′s Kim Jae Joong shared that he and ZE:A′s Im Si Wan, whom he worked with in MBC′s Triangle, call each other often.
"The Triangle actors and I sometimes grab drinks and stay in touch," said Kim Jae Joong. "We don′t always just talk about acting, and in the case of Im Si Wan, he called saying that filming tvN′s Misaeng is more difficult."
"When he′s resting, I get a lot of calls saying it′s really hard. I don′t know why he calls me when he′s struggling, but because we live close, he says things like, ′Let′s eat′ and ′I want to drink."
Kim Jae Joong added, "I recently ate with Shin Seung Hwa hyung, Lee Yoon Mi nuna, and Shorry hyung. Once I do a project together, I continously contact them and meet. I don′t think we really talk about work during that time."
KBS′ new drama, Spy is based on the popular Israeli drama, The Gordin Cell, about a mother who risks everything for her son and the son who discovers his mother′s hidden past. The drama will begin on January 9, airing back to back episodes from 9:30 PM to 11:10 PM KST.
ZE:A’s Im Si Wan Talks Going Crazy about Acting in Drama ‘Misaeng’
“Everyone was crazy about acting.”
ZE:A’s Im Si Wan expressed his affection towards the cast and staff members he worked with for the tvN drama Misaeng.
During the media day event that took place on December 26 in a restaurant in Mapo-gu, Im Si Wan said, “During the past four months of filming Misaeng, everyone including the actors and staff members were crazy about acting. That kind of atmosphere made me think that I must work harder.”
He continued, “At first I had the attitude of just enjoying it but slowly, I began to think that I must survive. I felt a lot of weight and responsibility to show something as ‘Jang Geu Rae.’”
In Misaeng, Im Si Wan acted as the contracted worker Jang Geu Rae. Leaving behind his title as an idol singer, he caught attention with his stable acting ability. His passionate acting led to an impressive viewership rating and Misaeng earned enthusiastic interest to the point of being called a ‘national drama.’
About having taken a reward vacation to Cebu along with the Misaeng cast and staff members, Im Si Wan said, “Like the poem ‘Be Drunk’ by Charles Baudelaire, we were always drunk,” adding, “Manager Ha (Jeon Seok Ho) hyungnim shouted, ‘We must always be drunk.’ The atmosphere was really good and for most actors, it was their first time taking a reward vacation so it was enjoyable and rewarding.”
Finally he said, “I lived as ‘Jang Geu Rae’ for four months. As soon as I received the synopsis, I felt the sense of duty to absolutely do it , instead of thinking that I want to do it,” and added, “The viewership rating is not necessarily the scale of success but I think it’s fortunate that the results came out good. I would like to thank all the cast and staff members who I worked with.”
Kang Ha Neul was Called Crazy for Choosing to Act in a Play Amidst Busy Schedule
Kang Ha Neul decorated the cover of the performance culture monthly magazine Scene Playbill.
With memories of Misaeng still lingering in the hearts of many, Kang Ha Neul shared his thoughts on acting out the 19-year-old boy Harold in the play Harold & Maude.
The January issue cover of Scene Playbill, featuring Kang Ha Neul and costar and senior Park Jung Ja, conveys the message of ‘the beautiful communication between a 19-year-old boy and a grandmother.’
In the interview, Kang Ha Neul said, “When I said that I will be doing a play during such a busy time, many people asked me if I’m crazy. But I was desperate for something that could hold me down and lead me to the way of learning, at a time when my thirst for learning had increased. And that was a play,” and shared his thoughts on returning to the play stage and determination to pull off all-night practices.
Meanwhile, Kang Ha Neul’s comeback play Harold & Maude will begin on January 9 at National Theatre of Korea.
‘Misaeng’ Cast Members to Donate All Fees Received from ‘Taxi’ Appearance
The stars who brought about the Misaeng wave throughout Korea will be gathering in one spot.
TvN’s Taxi has prepared a New Year special with 12 leading cast members, including Im Si Wan, Lee Sung Min, Kang Sora, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Dae Myung, Byun Yo Han and more.
According to tvN, Taxi has prepard a New Year’s special with the main cast members of Misaeng, such as Im Si Wan, Lee Sung Min, Kang Sora, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Dae Myung, Byun Yo Han and more. The talented actors Kim Dae Myung, Byun Yo Han, Oh Min Suk, Tae In Ho, Jeon Seok Ho, Lee Kyung Young, Lee Sung Min, Son Jong Hak and Park Hae Jun will be making their first appearance on a variety show. The special is set to air over two days on January 2 and 3 at 8:30 p.m (KST).
Misaeng New Year Special Taxi will be hosted by MC Lee Young Ja and the special MC Moon Hee Jun.
The cast members of Misaeng especially promised to donate all of their appearance fee to the non-profit organization ‘Sepuma,’ which provides an integrated healing for teenagers, who are trying to overcome crises, through cultural arts education.
The first part of the show will begin by realistically showing the cast members having lunch before they record the show.
The new employees room (Im Si Wan, Kang So Ra, Byun Yo Han) filled with natural conversations, the assistant managers’ room (Kim Dae Myung, Oh Min Suk, Tae In Ho, Jeon Seok Ho) overflowing with chatters will be compared to the silent executives’ room (Lee Kyung Young, Lee Sung Min, Son Jong Hak, Park Hae Jun), adding humor to the show.
On top of this, the secret behind Misaeng’s popularity shared with 130 invited audience members, Kang Sora’s tip on how she maintains her body shape, Kang Sora’s ideal type world cup, an aegyo battle between Im Si Wan, Kim Dae Myung, Byun Yo Han, Jeon Seok Ho will all be presented.
Misaeng New Year Special Taxi is set to air over two days on January 2 and 3 at 8:30 p.m. (KST) through tvN.
‘Misaeng’ Releases the Last Set of BTS Photos of ZE:A’s Im Si Wan
ZE:A Im Si Wan’s last set of behind the scene photos on Misaeng has been released.
On January 7, tvN’s Misaeng uploaded 79 behind-the-scenes photos of Im Si Wan, who acted as Jang Geu Rae, on tvN Drama Talk.
tvN releaed the behind-the-scenes still cuts of Im Si Wan from the first through the 20th episode under the title ‘Misaeng It’s time to let Jang Geu Rae go now.’ The photos show Im Si Wan focusing on acting out his character Jang Geu Rae, playing around with his fellow cast members and more.
Based on writer Yoon Tae Ho’s webtoon of the same title, tvN’s Misaeng depicted the story of Jang Geu Rae who, after failing to become a professional baduk player, gets thrown into the harsh realities of working at the general trading company One International.
The 20 episode long Misaeng aired the last episode on December 20.
source: soompi 1 2 3 4 5, mwave 1 2 3 4 5 6 7, naver
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Date: 2015-01-07 10:01 pm (UTC)def keeping my eye on the cast for future projects.
thanks for the post, OP!
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Date: 2015-01-07 11:15 pm (UTC)Kwanghee...the (almost) mat hyung who kept Zea alive...I know he's happy about Siwan finally making it
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Date: 2015-01-07 11:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-01-08 12:24 am (UTC)It's because he had to be angry at you during the whole show. *sniffles* This is so cute...lol.
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Date: 2015-01-08 01:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-01-08 01:40 am (UTC)하 대리 is funny as heck. Watching him an d 김 대리 mess with each other was great. Byun yohan sings and i wanna cry. He's an awkward duck and it's cute to see him being bros with haneul. I'm so happy for sora, haneul and siwan.
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Date: 2015-01-08 02:08 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-01-08 02:12 am (UTC)there was one female in this?
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Date: 2015-01-08 02:56 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-01-08 09:45 am (UTC)