F4 Interview: Lee Min-ho

[anicaasharp.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, i can't believe my luck by stumbling upon this interview with Boys Before Flowers star Lee Min-ho on ISplus. In my opinion, some of the questions are really personal and you wouldn't get questions like these in a Hollywood interview -- about girlfriends and first kisses etc.

However, Lee Min-ho answers them all in stride. I am trying to be as accurate as possible, and do justice to Lee Min-ho, but all I have to work with are two translation tools (and one pretty much sucks) and my limited Korean.

Anyway, enjoy...

IS: What do you think most women want as a gift? 
LMH: If I had a girlfriend, that would be good. Women want you to be their best friend. That's the best gift of all.
holy shit. this kid is so smart.

IS: The Baeksang Arts Awards fall (referring to Min-ho tripping on the Red Carpet) was a hot topic. 

LMH: Yeah what a silly mistake and I was embarrassed. But my fans did cheer me on and I could see the love of the fans.

IS: What is your motto in life? 

LMH: Not to give up on my goals. Victory is not as important as possessing a fighting spirit. My motto is to not give up even if I fail. I think to have that attitude is just beautiful. 

IS: Was there a crisis in your life that you had to use that motto? 

LMH: There was this traffic accident in 2006. I had to stay in the hospital for 6 months. At first I was frustrated and I couldn't even walk. But I am glad I overcame that.

IS: How do you relieve stress?

LMH: Just sleep. Sleep until the stress disappears. I have slept for 24 hours previously. (Ha ha ha...Orchid likes this! I could sleep all day too!) 

IS: When and where was your first kiss? 

LMH: It was when I was a freshman in high school. I kissed my girlfriend, standing right in front of her house. 

IS: What do you think most women want as a gift? 

LMH: If I had a girlfriend, that would be good. Women want you to be their best friend. That's the best gift of all.

IS: When was the last time you dated and had a girlfriend? 

LMH: When I was 20. I haven't had a girlfriend since University. 

IS: If you would have a lover, what term of endearment would you use to call her? 

LMH: It depends on the style of the woman (literal translation. But i guess he means the term of endearment he will use depends on what kind of woman she is. There is no fixed term for all.)

IS: What if your parents were against your marriage -- like in the character Gu Jun-pyo? 

LMH: We will run away and elope. 

IS: Which actress would you like to work with in future? 

LMH: Song Hye-kyo sunbae. She is a classic beauty and has loads of charisma and possesses excellent acting skills. Should I get a chance to work with her, I would be able to learn a lot and no doubt be very nervous. (Ahem...sounds like he has a crush on Song Hye-kyo.) 

IS: Person whom you most want to meet? 

LMH: I want to meet Hollywood actor Edward Norton. He has a laid back, comfortable charisma that is so impressive. When I meet him, I will ask "Will you teach me how?" But I must brush up on my English first.

IS: Who is your favourite sports star? 

LMH: Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo. It was my dream in elementary school to become a professional soccer player. If I continued to play football, I hope to be a player like Cristiano Ronaldo now. 
O RLY?

IS: What's your favourite food and what dish do you cook well?

LMH: I like meat. Recipe? Just roast it. I have a secret roasting process. Beef, pork or chicken, I use the same recipe. 

IS: Which is the karaoke song you sang 18 times?

LMH: Toy's 내가 잠시 너의 곁에 살았다는 걸 

IS: What do you always carry in your bag? 

LMH: Cologne / Perfume. I always like to smell nice. 
mmmmm i bet he smells nice.

IS: What is your favourite drink? 

LMH: I usually don't drink alcohol. Three cups of soju is my limit. I like wine. 
this is where i feel bad because i can finish a bottle of soju by myself. whatever! don't judge me!

IS: Do you have a jinx or habit? 

LMH: Whenever I'm in a drama or movie, I injure myself. I have to be extra careful. 

IS: What three things would you bring to a desert island? 

LMH: A bed, lighter and my mobile phone. Having a nice bed to sleep on would be good (yes! i agree with this!!). On a deserted island, your food should be cooked - hence the lighter. I could cook fish. I would be so bored on a deserted island that I would play with all the games I downloaded to my mobile phone. 

IS: What do you envy of your F4 members? 

LMH: Kim Bum's small face, Kim Joon's big eyes, Gu Hye-sun's fair complexion. As for the whole package, I am actually the best. (ha ha ha)

source


this post was brought to you by creeper!jun pyo who was waiting for it to be posted. wut?

Comments

[djclazzi.livejournal.com]

someone is hurt that Min-ho doesn't envy anything about them.

[anicaasharp.livejournal.com]

[djclazzi.livejournal.com]

[topisatop.livejournal.com]

That's his "idgaf if youre beeing raped" face.

[haights.livejournal.com]

rofl

[shanny-w.livejournal.com]

His ability to age 10 years in the span of one drama? idk.

[anicaasharp.livejournal.com]

ooh another translation.
put down your emo pancakes, hyun joong. you are loved, loved for your pasty pasty complexion.

IS: Name a characteristic that you’re jealous of from each F4 member.
LMH: Kim Beom’s small face, Kim Joon hyung’s big eyes, and Kim Hyun Joong’s white (pale) face. Still, overall, I’m the most……..

more accurate since, um, jandi isn't in f4.

[shanny-w.livejournal.com]

IS: What if your parents were against your marriage -- like in the character Gu Jun-pyo?

LMH: We will run away and elope.

:') omg bb

ps this is a picture of him and his ex... the one from college?


Aww, minho is like me with alcohol... personally I could care less about it but if I do drink I drink very little.

bb what happens when the lighter and your cellphone battery run out on that island?

As for the whole package, I am actually the best. (ha ha ha) rofl @ you bb. but ia

[djclazzi.livejournal.com]

he has more than one ex. idk which are the ones from high school and which is the one from college. But the netizens tracked down all of them.

[anicaasharp.livejournal.com]

that's enough, netizens.
:( :( :(

[houseclouds.livejournal.com]

omg are they hassling them?

[djclazzi.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't put it past them, but I haven't heard anything about that.

[haights.livejournal.com]

But the netizens tracked down all of them.

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang. There is such a thing as crossing the line, people.

[shiawaseni.livejournal.com]

ENOUGH WITH CHRISTIANO RONALDO!!!!

but i like most of your answers bb.

THIS

[bambinainnero.livejournal.com]

is everyone in Korea fan of Ronaldo!? D: D:

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

IKR. Everyone is in love with Ronaldo.

NO.

[shiawaseni.livejournal.com]

lol lighter..yeah iight its for cooking.

[finchburg.livejournal.com]

I thought the same.

[xradiostatic.livejournal.com]

lol yeah, seriously.

[biznass.livejournal.com]

omg edward norton. i love him even more now. that makes up for the cristiano ronaldo part :\

[cinnabun11.livejournal.com]

"we will run away and elope"

haha

[adiscodance.livejournal.com]

ohhmmmmm, watching bbf right now and I just want GJP to tell Jandi that he still loves her, god damnit. This memory loss storyline is going to kill me, not even kidding. I hated it in the Jdrama.

[anicaasharp.livejournal.com]

This memory loss storyline is going to kill me, not even kidding. I hated it in the Jdrama.

ughh me too. the shigeru-doumyouji/jae kyung-jun pyo storyline is a walk in the park compared to the umi-amnesiac!doumyouji/"name tbd"-amnesiac!jun pyo storyline. srsly my blood boils just thinking about it.

[adiscodance.livejournal.com]

I also hate how they don't actually let Ji hoo talk, he just ~stares!

BBF venting.

[finchburg.livejournal.com]

What did you think of 20? I'm liking that Jan Di is coming back/out of that funk she has been in for the last few episodes.

Also, I totally want Prince Song over for dinner at my house.

[paatriiing.livejournal.com]

I'm liking that Jan Di is coming back/out of that funk she has been in for the last few episodes.
ME TOO. Haven't finished it but I'm liking her bossing everyone and a half around again :DD

[peggypepper.livejournal.com]

Yes- this last episode was a lot more fun with JD having spirit and JP being kind of a fun stinker.

I also liked the grandma and agree that Prince Song would be a fun dinner guest.

[adiscodance.livejournal.com]

Oh man, Prince Song at dinner - I loved him at that moment, I couldn't see it before! lol I have been enlightened.
It's getting better, loved the ending!But I know theres going to be heartbreak [can't take anymore] in the next few episodes then it will redeem itself and be all sunshine and giggles right at the end! wooo

[ipartakewithhim.livejournal.com]

ngl I want them all...but he's so suave~

[topisatop.livejournal.com]

love the hat

[ipartakewithhim.livejournal.com]

he's stylin' a deer, a dog, roadkill, idk but he's stylin'~

[merlinspants.livejournal.com]

o lawd, cristiano

[haights.livejournal.com]

lol @ the Edward Norton comment. That's kinda cute though. He is an amazing actor.

The girlfriend comment? The boy is charming.

[animedoll01.livejournal.com]

AAAAH.
why so sweet, MIN-HO? ♥

[finchburg.livejournal.com]

Be my bff LMH, I will teach you English!

[missklutz16.livejournal.com]

: There was this traffic accident in 2006. I had to stay in the hospital for 6 months. At first I was frustrated and I couldn't even walk.

THIS WOULD SUCK SO HARD.

[paatriiing.livejournal.com]

Everyone has a crush on Song HyeKyo. *envies* haha

[xradiostatic.livejournal.com]

i love this boy even more now. especially when i read this one:

IS: What is your motto in life?

LMH: Not to give up on my goals. Victory is not as important as possessing a fighting spirit. My motto is to not give up even if I fail. I think to have that attitude is just beautiful.

[chibi-rei.livejournal.com]

Victory is not as important as possessing a fighting spirit.

Ah that's so true. I love this quote.

IS: What if your parents were against your marriage -- like in the character Gu Jun-pyo?

LMH: We will run away and elope.

I like this answer better than Kim Bum's (he just wanted to try and convince the parents or he wouldn't do it - wtf). He's a fighter.

[peggypepper.livejournal.com]

To be fair- Kim Bum said that he would keep talking to his parents until they granted his wish and gave permission. He didn't say he would not do it but rather he would be successful in convincing his parents. ;)

I do like that the two fellows have totally different responses though. LMH is much more "whatevs- I'll just elope!"