Lee Ki Woo speaks about suicide

[kotetsu.livejournal.com]

'Flower Boy Ramyun Shop‘ actor Lee Ki Woo was the next star to be interviewed on the topic of suicide for a suicide prevention campaign led by major Korean media outlets like TV Report and BNT News.

Titled ’A Beautiful Korea Living Together‘, the campaign aims to fill Korean society with love and hope, and has brought together the support of top stars to speak on the issue in hopes of bringing more attention to the cause.



Q. “What do you think about suicide? What do you think leads people to make such extreme decisions?”

“Everyone suffers from heartache. Unless you’ve gone through exactly what they are suffering from, you’ll never know how much pain they are suffering from. Still, suicide should never be an option. If you flip the world ‘suicide (ja sal)’, it becomes ‘to live (sal ja)’. When you go to the army, there are a lot of suicide prevention posters as well as training and lessons. I think listening to people that need help is one of the biggest ways to help the cause. If someone has at least one other person to hold on to and have their story heard, it could go a long way in preventing that person from thinking of ending their life.”

Q. “Was there ever a moment so difficult that you wanted to end your own life?”

“Ever since I was little, I saw my family overcome obstacles by coming together and fighting through it as a family. So even if I myself as an individual felt hardship, I never felt that I was alone. I can clearly see how much it would hurt my family if I were to give myself up that way.”

Q. “How do you overcome your obstacles?”

“I exercise, go out for drinks with my manager or close friends, and talk with my family.”

Q. “Do you know any celebrities on the brink of suicide?”

“I did see some, as well as some that just couldn’t come out of the ditch they had thrown themselves in. Whenever I see that, I’ll ask if we could go out for a meal and try to get them to think about their life in a different light. The rest is up to them.”

Q. “What will you be pursuing in the future?”

“I’m planning to take a break over the winter. I began working on a drama immediately after being discharged so I didn’t have a lot of freedom. I hope to go on vacation with some friends and train for my next drama. There are also Japanese promotions lined up starting January so I’ll also be studying up on the language.”


akp | naver
I like some of the bits he said, some answers seemed 'generic' though. Take with salt since it's akp translation.

Comments

[moonagedaydream.livejournal.com]

I know this is super serious business but. My lord. He is so damn hot.

[very-pinku.livejournal.com]

Pillar guy is gorgeous. Couldn't stop staring at him every single episode.
But yeah...his answers are a bit generic but I'm not surprised about that.

[hellafun.livejournal.com]

yes he is

[o-o-mai-o-o.livejournal.com]

I only clicked on the article because I saw his photo tbh...
And after reading what he said, my crush on him has grown enormously. PILLAR IS SO UNF UNF UNF.

[breakinglocks.livejournal.com]

I really like what he said.
I know from personal experience that talking about your problems with someone is the best.

[blkjck.livejournal.com]

i want his sweater/cardigan

[spread.livejournal.com]

MTE.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Lol no. it looks like he was hit with a Megadrive.

[volume1995.livejournal.com]

this

[linzer-jello.livejournal.com]

Quoting Bridesmaids, "I would climb him like a tree."

[aleexnews.livejournal.com]

Loved this lazy pillar in Ramyun Shop and I just remembered where I had seen him before, Sad Movie! I liked what he said and I'm glad he spoke about this especially because it's such a big issue in his own country.

[initialc.livejournal.com]

I keep forgetting he's a lot older than I think he is. It's the tall height!

[spread.livejournal.com]

I guess that cunt getting eaten.

[mandyyy.livejournal.com]

/licks your dps cock all day err'day

[untrueo.livejournal.com]

Safe answers but good. I remember him in Rude Woman. THE BEST DRAMA I HAVE WATCHED IN FOREVER. The ending scene made me scream.

[hellafun.livejournal.com]

he is so qt, plus he has some sense in him so that makes him ++

[my-car-is-prada.livejournal.com]

I like those answers. & I want him in another drama soon too, but he's taking a break, oh well.

[onichick.livejournal.com]

He seems like a sweetie pie.

He reminds me of a more rugged Siwon.


And I will just leave this here

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Are you trying to kill us?

[onichick.livejournal.com]

Maaaaaaaybe >>;;

I have conflicted feeling about him....on one hand im all PUPPY! and on the other im all UNF BREAK ME OFF A PIECE OF THAT!

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

I'm all unf-ed out right now lol but he's very handsome in a classical way. You'd take him home to momma and she'd go daaaamn gurl you hitting that?!!

[threebits.livejournal.com]

/breaks everything in sight whyyyy must you be so hot T____T

and i still can't believe he's that same wooden actor from A Love To Kill six years ago

[islandgurl84.livejournal.com]

yummy!!!!

[thinking-lotus.livejournal.com]

His cardi is certainly quite hopeful!

[mandyyy.livejournal.com]

Kiwoo, have my babies or else!

[islandgurl84.livejournal.com]

He was the only reason I watched FBRS to the end, hottest episodes 5 & 6.
I'm glad more celebrities are speaking up about suicide in Korea. Its really
preventable if enough people care. Thanks OP.

[sayakota.livejournal.com]

his answers are well composed and straightforward yet he doesn't preach.
Whenever I see that, I’ll ask if we could go out for a meal and try to get them to think about their life in a different light. The rest is up to them.
Especially liked this. Good job, Kiwoo!

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

I love that he is someone who doesn't just talk about people needing someone to lean on and actually tries to help if he can himself! I know it's not what everyone needs but I'm sure he must have made a big difference to some people by taking time to talk with them when he saw them struggling.