KBS Entertainment Relay Interview @ I'm a Good Downloader Event

From blue_angle_1004@soompi.com:

I'll just briefly translate Goo Hye Sun's interview section. So funny~

Starting at 1:48, the reporter asks Goo Hye Sun, as a director, what kind of roles she would assign the actors sitting along with her. She answers, "a story about a family."

Then she points to veteran actor Ahn Sung Ki as the father. Kim Soo Ro as the oldest brother. Pointing to herself as the second child. Pointing to Lee Min Ho as the third child. And Park Bo Young as the youngest child.

The reporter asks her what the story is about. Goo Hye Sun's answer:

A thriller(!) story surrounding the family.

Hehe, naturally, Goo Hye Sun gravitates toward thrillers. Actually, if she were ever to make that family thriller with that cast, I think I'd love to see it.

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MinSun Analysis from flowerpot@soompi.com:

When Hyesun was giving the roles out to the people with her in the interview, she was so quick in thinking what roles would best suit Kim Sooro, Ahn Seung Ki, herself and Park Bo Young as part of her family?

However, it was only with Minho when there was a beat of hesitation before she said Brother... Afterwards, they both laughed with Minho giving out the infamous Hyesun smile and i wonder why because as you mentioned there was nothing really funny there...

And i thought how it was like they're sharing some private joke or something... hehehe!

I guess in their head they're both thinking... "BROTHER? YEAH, RIGHT..."

I also love how Minho only looked at Hyesun when she hesitated and there was already a smile on his face as if he's challenging her to come up with a nice answer... hehehe!

credits: blueangel_1004/flowerpot@soompi.com, meow13131313@youtube.com

Hanryu Fondue - Lee Min Ho, Goo Hye Sun, Kim Joon Interview in Japan

Summary from susamerica:

Not much new news in that clip above. GHS told the audience that she had a concert with Isao Sasaki the night before. To the question of what she had been doing since the end of BOF, GHS did not fully explain all her activities--only the concert and the directorial debut. She also mentions that she tries to sleep well and eat well and drink about 2 liters of water daily to help with her skin care.

Minho talked about doing his CF's and a some type of a photo book about himself. Joon talked about working hard with his T-max, a new entertainment program based on playing baseball with other entertainers and also a musical. He may actually do another drama in Korea or in Japan!!.

GHS can be so very hesitant in promoting herself---the lady mc was so very intersted in her activities! She has been so incredibly productive with the art exhibition, promotion of her short film, her novel, her cf's, her preparation for the new full-length movie and working on her Cafe Manolin.

Well, we are very proud of you, GHS!!!!



credits: susamerica/webby@soompi.com, @byjj2luvyoutube.com

MinSun @ ChouChou Magazine Photoshoot

The MinSun moments that we've truly missed...

"Can't Take My Eyes Off You"

Minho & Hyesun did a photoshoot for chouchou magazine, which will be published on Oct 22

Summary by susamerica@soompi.com:

Goo Hye Sun and Lee Min Ho are talking about food and places that they like to go in Korea. LMH is talking about food like ice cream, ice cafe mocha and places like Yang Pyung and Chung Pyung for church, leisure sports, a one pretty cafe there and for shopping.

Hey, if I am assuming correctly (since I cannot read Japanese), he also seems to like sweets as GHS does. GHS seems say anything to LMH even if it may be hurtful. She looks at several of LMH's pictures and tells him, "yah, your face looks like it is about to burst,,they say your face gained lot of weight...oh you pig".

LMH agrees with her but does not look very happy. GHS must still feel so comfortable with LMH to say such a thing in front of camera, but I wonder if LMH would say similar things like that to her??? Well, we have to admit that GHS is not perfectly polite and nice all the time. I am fine with that.

(from meow13@soompi.com: that's explained why Min Ho put his hands on his face like that, he is trying to make his face look slimmer!)

(ADD): You know what? It is possible that she is getting back and LMH and maybe we may see it with KHJ also if we ever see them together in a vid clip again. She may be getting back at these F2 for suggesting in BOF BTS that she was too heavy to be carried and held. hahaha

GHS asks Japanese female audience to come to Korea where there are lots of places to eat delicious food. Although people may think it gross, she especially recommends "Gop Chang" which is the intestines of cow or sheep, She really likes Gop Chang herself and supposedly Gop Chang has lots of "collagen" or what Japanese women refer to as "hormone" for the skin.

More MinSun ScreenCaps:

credits: meow13/susamerica/flowerpot@soompi, meow13131313@youtube.com

MinSun Shippers' Analysis on "Academy Nights" Interview

Assorted Views from MinSun Shippers at Soompi:

sammi02: I just watched the Academy Nights interview on YT with Goo and LMH, I'm kind of disappointed there were no Minsun interactions at all

blooming: Hello sammi02, I agree with you. It seems like they are avoiding and not looking at each other. They look so cold.I feel very sad.I hope they are still friends and close off cam.

natali: I think we can't expect too much from BOF japan event interview..we all know japan interview is full of formality..at least,we can see minsun together.hyesun looks beautiful in pink and minho looks good in blue.perfect match

pink dress hahaha my mind fly too 1 set pink dress dog clothes when minho buy in harajuku

blooming of course they are close and good friend..it just a interview,just like japan trip last april..full of formality..not just because this interview so we lost our happy.keep FIGHTING FOREVER!!!

jujol: I just watched the Academy Night @ YT It's so dull and gloomy. I think both HS and MH were too tired from their tight schedule at Japan. It's so different from the previous interview at Namsan Tower/ Teddy Museum, where we can see they were so bubbly.

I just want to share MH's answers in the interviews.

[2:21]
Q: What is the similarity between the (GJP) role and yourself?

A: The personality is totally different. Myself, when I have a girlfriend, I like to have a "friendship-like" relationship where we can be very comfortable with each other.

[7:28]
Q:Which Japanese actor/actress you want to work with?

A: Kimura Takuya... I always watch his dramas/movies.

Remember, HS said that her favourite Japanese actor is Kimura Takuya? Btw, HS's answer was "To work with, I prefer actress. Like Inoue Mao (Makino Tsukushi), or Aoi Yu. In a drama/film about girls' story."

phanlinh_111: thank jujol for the trans!
When Min Ho was asked about the actor he wants to work with, before he answered, he looked at Hye Sun for a second, then she laughed, he said it's Kimura Takuya! Is there something strange here? keke...or maybe I read too much?

MinSun "Academy Nights" Interview in Japan

English Translation from susamerica@soompi.com:

Of course, I am only translating Korean that is spoken:

@1:52 (maybe question was the difficult parts about acting in BOF)

GHS: When my character was being picked on…
LMH: In contrast, my character often picked on and bothered others and they were stressful

@2:21 (perhaps, question is how similar/different from their BOF roles)

LMH: The personalities are basically different. But I like to relate like friends, so having small arguments back and forth does resemble me.
GHS: I am similar because she is energetic and eats well...it is not a round kick..but when I was attending school.... (somehow they cut the rest of her sentence!)

@3:05 (both roam the store to pick out their favorite movies?)

GHS: Romantic comedies…with Julia Roberts. More than Brigette Jones..Ahh, Pretty Woman, but…
LMH: I enjoyed Carribbean …In Japan they call it Sword
(I do not know what movies he is picking so these names are probably wrong.)

@3:29
GHS: Ahh....Slam Dunk. I like Slam Dunk. (I wonder if that is a basket ball movie??)
LMH: There are no Korean movies.

@3:47 Minho’s choices

LMH: When you have no energy, this is the movie to see. It will help you to get energized again so I would recommend it. Next one is Korean movie called Sweet Life. This is the kind of movie that I would love to challenge myself to play in the future. Next one is Close Zero. I enjoyed reading the comic book during high school and now it is out in a movie. I enjoyed reading Close Zero and SOS and now they are made into movies. My last choice is titled Sae kkee in Korean ? (I do not know what it means so I just sounded out the spelling.) It may have some stimulating parts, but it is a movie about a heartbreaking love story.
(He likes the manly movies and a sexy romantic movie.)

@5:59 GHS’s choices

GHS: I tend to like “Jung Juk In” movies (either movies tend to be quieter or more emotional—I would imagine she prefers movies that deal with emotions.) These movies that I have chosen are about human relationships. For example, Closer is about a real person’s story. Second one is Benjamin Button which tells a great story of a person from an unrealistic situation. The third one is Blue Warning (?) which is a lovely love story about human relationship.
(It seems like she enjoys movies that examines psychology of humans and human relationships more carefully.)

@7:34 (Question might be which Japanese actor/director would you like to work with?)

LMH: For me I saw many productions by Kimura Takao (sp??)
GHS: If I were to do a project, I would love to co-star with female actors such as Imao (? I think she is referring to the Japanese actress who played the lead on Hana Yori Dango??) and make stories about women.

(I really do hope she makes movies that really delve into stories of women, especially Asian women today, etc.)

@7:52 (perhaps the question is what do movies mean for you?)

LMH: Movies carry teachings, lessons about life…
GHS: For me also, movies can be meaningful in self-reflection.

(Now, I understand why the title of this show is called . Academy refers to the award for the best movies, right??)


credits: pinkfairy/susamerica@soompi.com + as labeled, byjj2luv@youtube.com, damay for the vid link

MinSun's Choice of Book: Haak Haak by Lee Oi Soo

Lee Min Ho's Interview for "Secret Campus" DVD:

Q : Which book would you recommend us, and would give us the reason why?

LMH : Lee Oi Soo's essay, Ha-Ahk-Ha-Ahk (Korean book). Even young kids can understand it easily. It presents many useful ideas expressed in a simple and fun way. That's why I recommend the book.

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Old Article: 05/11/09
Goo Hye Sun's Shows Versatile Talent on "Literature With a Voice"


Actress Goo Hye Sun, 25, who played a leading role in the TV drama "Boys Over Flowers", will display her versatile talent on the KBS TV1 show "Literature With A Voice", which will air May 12 at 11:30 p.m.

The production team says that during the recording of the show, the actress played the piano on a stage decorated with her own drawings. She also recited extracts from the novel "Haak Haak" by Lee Oi-soo, Goo's debut novel "Tango", which was published last month, and the essay "Then I Didn't Say Anything" by Chun Hye-rin.

The actress also spoke about her efforts to gain recognition for more than ten years and public misunderstanding that she rose to stardom solely because of her pretty looks. She also expressed gratitude to her parents for trusting her.

credits:minjee@soompi.com, hotbluebird@youtube.com, hancinema

See Related Post: Lee Min Ho's Interview for Secret Campus

A Brief of Recent News on Lee Min Ho

English translated by loveminho.com

1. Lee Min Ho Effect
Etude's new products, 'Full Moisture Collagen balm'과 'Full Moisture Collagen cream', set a record that total 40,000 sets of 20,000 sets each of 1st production were all sold out only after 10 days from their product launching. This means that in spite of increasing the production quantity by three times more than normal case before product release with the confidence on the products, this kind of product shortage happened.
(source: hankyung.com)


2. Lee Min Ho and Goo Hye Sun will put themselves forward to reignite the Korean Wave in the second half of the year.

These two stars will appear on the late night entertainment program of TBS, on 24th of September and talk about the behind stories during the filming of BOF. Since BOF is decided to be aired through the cable channel Mnet Japan in December, they will also make a publicity interview, which will be aired. (source: hankooki.com)


3. Lee Min Ho's fans have joined in his good deed.
The members of Lee Min Ho's fan cafe such as Dave and Minho gall are holding a fund-raising campaign for Unicef Love Net for which Lee Min Ho is acting as the publicity ambassador. LMH heard about the purpose of Unicef Love Net through an acquaintance and willingly participated in the campaign. LMH became the publicity ambassador to raise the fund for purchasing mosquito nets which can prevent malaria. (source: hankooki.com)



4. Fan Signing for Trugen
* Date : September 25, 2009 (Friday) 2:00 PM ~ 3:00 PM
* Location : Trugen Gangnam Shop
* Participation : Signing shall be serviced to everybody in first-come-first-serve regardless of buying amount. (Up to first-come 100 clients and 30 invited VIP clients of Trugen)
(source: leeminho.kr)


5. Lee Min Ho's Single Event in Japan!
At the Shybuya CCLemon Hall on November 26, 2009.
The details will be upgraded officially this evening.
(source:love-minho.blog.so-net.jp)


6. In this event prepared for celebrating the publication of 200th edition of the fashion magazine, Marie Claire, 46 top-class stars such as So Ji Sub, Lee Min Ho, Park Yong Ha, Lee Bum Su, Lee Seon Kyun, Jang Ki Ah, Cha Sung Won, JK Tiger, FT Island participated in the photo book to raise the fund of eliminating-poverty activities for Asian children sponsored by an international aid, JTS(Join Together Society).


Upon publishing 'The Man', a special photo book for celebrating 200th edition, the exhibition of the photo book will be held simultaneously in October. This exhibition of the special photo book for celebrating 200th edition shall be held at Horim Art Center during two days on October 6th & 7th and many of the entertainers who participated in this photo book will grace the exhibition with their presence. (source:naver.com)

credits: loveminho.com + as labeled

MinSun Interviews on TBS and MNET Japan

"열도 한류열풍 재점화"
"Feverish Korean Wave Reignites"

이민호·구혜선 日TV 출연 '꽃남' 촬영 뒷얘기 소개
The sequel that introduces Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun, who took part in BOF aired on 日TV(Japan TV)

12월 케이블 채널 방송 앞두고 홍보 인터뷰도 진행
It will be aired on the cable channel come december, interview also takes place

강은영기자
kiss@spotshankook.co.kr

배우 이민호와 구혜선이 하반기 일본 내 한류 재점화에 나선다.
Actor Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun partakes in the Korean wave in Japan during the second half of the year.

두 사람은 오는 24일 일본 TBS의 심야 오락 프로그램 <아카데미 나이트>에 등장해 드라마 <꽃보다 남자>의 촬영 비하인드 등을 밝힌다. 이들은 또한 오는 12월 케이블 채널 Mnet 재팬에서도 <꽃보다 남자> 방영이 결정되면서 이를 위한 홍보 인터뷰도 진행해 전파를 탈 예정이다.
The two of them will appear on Japan TBS's late night program "Academy Night" on the coming 24th (Sept) and reveal some behind the scenes stories. Also since "Boys Over Flowers" was aired on the cable channel Mnet Japan, an interview conducted with Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun will also be released on the same channel during December.

< 꽃보다 남자>의 한 관계자는 "두 사람은 지난 5일과 6일 일본 요코하마에서 진행된 프로모션 일정 동안 방송사 인터뷰를 소화했다. 두 사람이 주인공인 데다 드라마에 대한 반응도 좋아 각 방송사와 단독 인터뷰를 진행한 것"이라고 말했다.
A representative of "Boys Over Flowers" stated that the two main casts participated in the Japan Yokohama promotion during the 5th and 6th, and during their schedule in Japan, they met up with each of the broadcasting companies of the drama for interviews and also for individual interviews.

이민호와 구혜선의 모습이 담긴 영상은 TBS와 Mnet 재팬을 통해 예고편처럼 방영될 예정이다. 지난 4월 프로모션 이후 이번 인터뷰가 전파를 타면서 <꽃보다 남자>에 대한 기대치를 올려 놓았다.
The appearances of Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun will be shown as preview clips on both TBS and Mnet Japan. Since the popularity for BOF has been ignited to a greated degree since the last Japan promotion in April, expectations have also gotten higher.

이 민호와 구혜선은 청춘스타로서 일본 현지 팬들에게 좋은 인상을 심어주면서 러브콜이 끊이지 않고 있다. 이 관계자는 "이민호와 구혜선이 특별한 일본 활동을 하지 않았음에도 일본의 드라마나 영화 분야 관계자들로부터 호감을 얻고 있다. 두 사람이 이번 기회를 통해 본격적인 일본 진출도 꾀할 수 있을 것으로 보인다"고 설명했다.
The youthful images of Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun have left a good impression on the Japan fans, and interest in them has not ceased. Although Lee Minho and Goo Hyesun did not participate in any special activities in Japan, representatives in the field of dramas and movies have a good opinion of them. This seems to be a good opportunity for them if they want to seriously advance their career in Japan.

credits: webby@soompi.com, hankooki.com

Upcoming Minho and Hyesun Interview in Japan TBS program "Academy Night" on Sept 24

English Translation from webby@soompi.com:

here's the posting from DC:
9月24日放送のTBS「アカデミーナイト」（毎週木曜深夜2時33分～3時3分）
イ・ミンホ, ク・ヘソン 共に登場
花男撮影秘話や、「映画」にまつわる話などを語ります

9월24일 방송의 TBS 「아카데미 나이트」 (매주 목요일 심야 2시33분∼3시3분)
이민호, 구혜선 함께 등장
Lee Min Ho and Goo Hye Sun will be appear on Sept 24th TBS's Academy Night (program which airs Thursday 2:33am-3:03am)

하나(花) 단(男) 촬영 숨겨진 이야기나, 「영화」에 휘감기는 이야기등을 이야기합니다.
Discussion of unrevealed BOF's filming moments and of a 'movie' will take place.

[펌] 일본 블러그
(fr japanese blog)

credits: DC, webby/pinkfairy@soompi.com + as labeled

Is MinSun Really Meant To Be?

From petite girl@soompi.com:

Soo i talked with HoSun shippers on HoSun baidu tonite... they said that on japan news..

the host asked Goo Hye Sun which Japanese actor she admire and she said TAKUYA KIMURA... and for me and HoSun shippers said TAKUYA KIMURA look alike someone named.............. LEE MIN HO!!!!

And the most important... someone on baidu research about Takuya Kimura and Shizuka Kudo (Takuya's wife) and Lee Min Ho and Goo Hye Sun's age diference..... and you know what MinSun Shippers.. they both have the same age difference ( 2 years and 7 month) OMG!! isn't amazing??? even Shizuka Kudo is older than Takuya Kimura and Goo Hye Sun is older than Lee Min Ho.... OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! isn't it amazing??!!! Well at least for me...

Here's the calculate..

Takuya Kimura was born on November 13, 1972
Shizuka Kudo was born on April 14,1970
difference age is 2 years and 7 months...

Lee Min Ho was born on june 22, 1987
Goo Hye Sun was born on November 9,1984
difference age also 2 years and 7 months...


OMG!!!! I think it's very rare that two couple have the same age difference
(I know Lee Min Ho and Goo Hye Sun not really a real couple but for me they're real.. haha..)
and what i want to say is GOD made Lee Min Ho and Goo Hye Sun to be SOUL MATES at least will be like Takuya and Shizuka to be HUSBAND AND WIFE.... hahaha.... that's my wish!!!!

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KIMCHI: Oh, wow! I absolutely love this news and petite girl's analysis!

I checked on Takuya Kimura, I must say he really has a resemblance to Lee Min Ho but of course our Min Ho is still better looking.

I would also like to believe that this is another hint from Hye Sun.

Here's a photo of TAKUYA KIMURA

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From munoz09@soompi.com:

Have you seen the new BGM of Min Ho in his personal cyworld "The Last Goodbye". If you look at the lyrics seems as he is breaking up with someone...or letting go

From petite girl (lyrics)/flowerpot(analysis)@soompi.com:

Actually the song is subject to interpretation but to me it's about a person who's been brokenhearted who is getting into a new relationship and she's assuring that new person in her life that if they fall in love or get together, she's never gonna be the one to say goodbye... or the goodbyes won't be coming from her...

I don't want to sound too technical but i'd like to explain some parts of the song as i understood it...

"The Last Goodbye"

Ain't no headlights on the road tonight
Everybody here is sleeping tight
Ain't nobody gonna find us here
We'll disappear

To me this verse speaks about finding a place where it can just be the two of them... a place which is away from the prying eyes of other people where they can be alone, just the two of them together...

There's a dancer in the arms of love
And he's dancing on the sky above
And the truth is that we'll never know where love will flow

The dancer dancing in the arms of love might pertain to emotions that are just starting to blossom but at this stage they don't know where those feelings would take them...

Aim high
Shoot low
(Gotta aim high, shoot low baby)

They're aiming for the best but taking things one step at a time...

Ain't no headlights on the road tonight
Ain't nobody here to make it right
Cos we couldn't seem to find a way, for love to stay

They've been in past relationships were it didn't work out and they're looking for the right person who could make everything right but they've found none...

If you had another night to give
I would have another night to live
But you're never gonna see me cry the last goodbye
(The last goodbye)

But in this verse, she's probably found that person in the new relationship and she's asking him if he's ready to take a chance again then she can take another chance too and rest assured that she'll never be the one to say goodbye...

Is it cloudy where you are tonight?
Are the neon lights shining bright?
Are you looking for a place to stay to get away? (can't get away)
And the days are horses down the hill,
Running fast and there's no time to kill
And the truth is that we'll never know where love will flow

Aim high
Shoot low
(Gotta aim high, shoot low baby)

Ain't no headlights on the road tonight
Ain't nobody here to make it right
Cos we couldn't seem to find a way, for love to stay
If you had another night to give
I would have another night to live
But you're never gonna see me cry the last goodbye
(The last goodbye)

If I could do it over
I'd do it all again (again)
And if I got one more chance I wouldn't change a thing

In the end, even if they've been hurt so many times, they'd still love and love again and take that risk and they wouldn't change a thing even if that's the case...

And yes, when i read through the lyrics i remembered how Minho and Hyesun both came from very bad relationships and maybe, just maybe... Minho is giving reassurance to Hyesun about how she can put her faith in him and take a chance with him, and he's not the one who's gonna say goodbye...

Kind of ties up to his "Blessed are those who wait" answer that he gave out doncha think? hehe!

Aim high
Shoot low
(Aim high, shoot low baby)

Ain't no headlights on the road tonight (tonight)
Ain't nobody here to make it right (make it right)
Cos we couldn't seem to find a way, for love to stay
If you had another night to give
I would have another night to live (night to live)
But you're never gonna see me cry the last goodbye

Ain't no headlights on the road tonight
Ain't nobody here to make it right (make it right)
Cos we couldn't seem to find a way, for love to stay (...stay)
If you had another night to give (night to give)
I would have another night to live (night to live)
But you're never gonna see me cry the last goodbye

Read this part of the last goodbye lyrics..

Ain't no headlights on the road tonight
Everybody here is sleeping tight
Ain't nobody gonna find us here
We'll disappear

There's a dancer in the arms of love
And he's dancing on the sky above
And the truth is that we'll never know where love will flow

I want to cheer you up!! if you listen song "the last goodbye by atomic kitten"..
It's really cheerful song!!

Maybe Min Ho just want to say to everybody via song that hey... Right now... I'm hanging out with Hye Sun tonite in beautiful place here in Japan.. and we'll disappear and everyone didn't know about this and there's a dancer in the arms of our love.....

credits: petitegirl/munoz09/flowerpot@soompi.com,petertoshiro@youtube.com

MinSun's Interview for Taiwan Vogue Magazine (July Issue)

The caption on the side reads: when both of leads who are as beautiful as flowers entered the room, it feels as if the room is lighted up with their warmth in answering the interview questions, it's hard not to be charmed by them.

Q: GHS, your skin is really and beautiful, can you share with us your beauty secrets? How do you maintain your fair skin?

HS: eating well, sleeping well.

MH: Besides those [referring to the above], she does not use other ways to maintain her beauty. (laughs)

HS: Eh~ and I try not to stay in the sun. So I prefer to go out in the night. But it also could be that I am sitting beside LMH, so I look fairer. (laughs)

Q: It seems like your relationship with each other is pretty good, can you tell us about what you think of each other?

MH: After 6 months of working together, where we face each other from day to night, we are now very good friends who are familiar with each other. And it actually feels like we have known each other for more than 6 months, in fact it feels more like we've been friends since children.

HS: LMH is a very easy-going and warm person. Even though we now know each other very well, in actual fact, I feel LMH is now no different from the time I first knew him. [she is actually praising MH for being very unpretentious & real.]

Q: In the drama, there are many scenes where GHS has to wear a swimsuit. Can you tell us more about that? Did you find that since the swimsuit's cutting is more conservative, it actually hides your figure?

HS: Whenever there is filming for swimsuit scene, I'd try not to eat so much the day before so as to appear slimmer. But I would go on a eating rampage again after filming. (smiles) [interview note: LMH who had been staring out of the window started to smile when he heard this]. The selection of the conservative swimsuit was for Jandi's image of a student who is also an atheletic swimmer so the more conservative, the suitable it is for the role! In fact, the more it hides, the better it is.

Q: Other than acting and modelling, LMH you have gone into singing and GHS, you have not only published your novel but you have ventured into directing your first film. Other than these achievements, are there any other talents you are proud of but have not been discovered for it yet?

MH: I have not thought of any specific area where I dictate myself to develop. I hope to try many things. But I would like to focus more on improving my acting.

GHS: In June, I'll be having an art exhibition and in July, I'll be releasing some piano compositions but I have not decided if I have the time to perform them myself.

Q: After these 2 days in Taiwan, have you tasted anything that left a deep impression or any food that is extremely good?

[Interview note: At this qns, GHS displays a Jandi-like reaction, with a dreamy, sweet smile. Wonder what exactly that is so tasty that she's thinking of?]

HS: Peking duck, hehehe

MH: Eh~ I also find that Peking duck has left a deep impression and shark's fin, I find it very tasty too.

Q: For the both of you, how does BOF's sudden popularity affect your personal or professional lives?

MH: Because I'm a newbie, I find that it is difficult to get used to be closely scrutinized by everyone. After 2 to 3 weeks, then i slowly got used to it. Because the drama was filmed and then aired at the same time, outdoor filming was disrupted. (this part he repeated the story of avoiding the fans by stopping & filming later)

HS: Maybe it's because I have acted before, I have been easily recognized. But now after BOF, more people now recognize me. I am very appreciative of the support, care & concern that we received, which made us so popular. For that, we are deeply grateful to our supporters. In the past, I am not very conscious of being recognized in the streets, so I like to travel by the metro in simple disguise! Now I have to wear a big face mask. But I have to remove it while eating so I get recognized by the eatery owner who would give extra servings - this I am very happy about, haha.

Q: Talking about going out in disguise, how does LMH disguise your height since you are so tall that you would stand out in the crowd?

MH: I don't go out in disguise since no matter how I do it, I still get recognized.

Q: There are many scenic scenes in the drama. Can the both of you recommend any sightseeing and eating spots that the audience should know about?

MH: Namsam Tower and Jeju are 2 of the places in the drama that are worth visiting. For food, visitors should of course try Korea's kimchi and kimchi chigae!

HS: (I'm sorry, I don't know the 2 places she's referring to for visit, only that there's a palace and korea's 2nd largest somewhere which is a port. For food, she was about to answer when the interview note said that MH suddenly mischievously interjected with a "Porridge!", referring to HS's role as a Jandi who works part-time in a porridge eatery. At this, those pressent at the interview laughed. HS who had been serious in giving the answer was also lulled into laughter.)

HS: As for food, I want to recommend XXX ==> again sorry I don't know what this is (interview note: a kind of fermented yellow bean paste with a strong smell, which is similar to Taiwan's smelly toufu)

Q: When it comes to food, we heard of GHS's large appetite. Is this true?

HS: When I'm under pressure, then I'll eat more! While filming, it is usually pressurizing so I'll look for food. Everyone on the set can be heard saying: Eating again? Eating again? The longest record i have for eating is 8 hours continuous eating.

MH: Initially when I did not know HS so well, I thought that a girl who can eat with so much gusto is really not bad ( i cant find a better word to describe..i think he meant likeable as she is so unself-conscious.) But when I knew her better, I realized that she is really eating too much so I can't help but to tell her: stop eating already! stop eating!

Q: In the drama, Jandi threw up on Junpyo after drinking. How are your drinking capacity in real life?

MH: I can't drink alot as I can't hold my alcohol too well. But for GHS, she drinks more than she eats haha

[at this, GHS burst out laughing as well and hurries to explain]

HS: The thing I actually enjoy most is the friendly atmosphere/ambiance when drinking. You can break the ice or close the gap with people you don't know well or improve relationship with friends who are not so close. And after drinking, one can become unhibbited and liberated. Alcohol is my friend (said in Chinese). Hahaha. it seems that the ambience is improved with some alcohol. I think my alcohol limit is really not too bad as I have played drinking games while karaoke with friends for 8 hours. I have never got drunk in exaggerated manner like in drama. But i have witnessed many around me who have become drunk. (laughs)

Q: Due to the immense popularity of Boys Over Flowers, I heard that Lee Minho has become the popular new face for plastic surgery (meaning people want to look like him after surgery). Which part of your features do you like or dislike the most?

LMH:I'm most satisfied with my eyes and the part where i'm most dissatisfied would be my chin.

(Everyone was surprised since they think LMH has a perfect chin!)

LMH:I'm referring to the sides of my chin. I think they jut out too much, if they can move in a little bit that would be good. (laugh)

Q: GHS gave us the impression of being quiet and poised/elegant during these 3 days in Taiwan, which is very different from Geum Jandi's animated outgoing personality. Did you face any difficulty portraying Jandi's character especially since the role you're in is someone younger than your age?

LMH: I think it will prove harder for her to portray a quiet character. (laugh)

GHS: Everytime I'm acting I try my best to be absorbed in the role. Therefore my personality tends to change according to the role I'm portraying. For example when I was playing the role of queen in "The king and I", I needed to exude a proper quiet image. During that time, people had the impression that I was quiet. People think I'm more bubbly and optimistic because I've been influenced by Geum Jandi's character.

As for Jandi' being of younger age, I was pretty worried initially. I purposely cut my hair short. I'd be acting along F4 who are younger than me, so I was very concerned that I would appear older than them. I also ate more hoping that i'd gain some on my cheeks and look younger. Unfortunately, it went to waste and what I ate grew in places where they shouldn't have gone to, while my cheeks never did plump up. (laugh) Lee Minho even said he'd buy me eye cream. However we've already finished filming and I still haven't received it.... (hahaha...)

LMH: That's because after further thought, I realize that if i'd bought you eye cream, I would be implying that you have too many wrinkles, that would be embarassing.

GHS: That's ok. That's ok. (she said this in Chinese)

(GHS's cute reaction, that is her assertion that it's ok in Chinese caused a roar of laughter on site. LMH gave an embarrassed smile).

Q: In real life, would you find the older female younger male relationship acceptable? Can you tell us the perfect lover you have in mind?

LMH: I think if I like a girl, I wouldn't mind her age. Moreover, the older female younger male relationship seems to be very popular in Korea recently. As for my ideal lover, I hope we'd pair up well (having tacit agreement), someone I can chat well with. Someone whom i'm really compatible with!

GHS: (laugh) I hope to be able to call the person I like "oppa". So i hope that person can be slightly older than me. I hope he will be polite and gentlemanly, loyal to his friends and full of manliness!

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