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(TRANS ) 161227 — interview with ilgan sports (part one)
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Rookie Woo Dohwan is a ‘Cold City Man’ [man with a cool image].
He left a deep impression as he played the role of Kim Wansik, an employee of a loan shark company Dada Finance, in the recently finished KBS [drama] ‘The Man Living in Our House’. He showed [us] the model ‘cold city man’ through the chic and fierce look in his eyes. He’s greeting the public [audience] through 'Master’ on the big screen, [in which he is] committing crimes without batting an eye.
The Woo Dohwan we met in person was far from cold, but [he was] a man who was walking down the right path. Every word he spoke exuded [an aura of] cautiousness, but at the same time also contained humility and consideration. We could see [in him] passion of being determined to slowly get closer of his goal of becoming an actor, beginning with his first drama 'The Man Living in Our House’.
ilgan sports: You’re strapping in real life.
wdh:I’ve never once thought of myself as being good looking. Sunbaenims like Kim Youngkwang and Lee Soohyuk from 'The Man Living in Our House’, and Lee Byeonghun, Kang Dongwon and Kim Woobin from the film 'Master’ are good looking, and have amazing [body] proportions. I’m really nothing compared to them. [He only thinks of himself as good looking] On the days where I’ve been to the [beauty] salon, [he only think] I’m a little better [looking] than usual.
Your locker must have been bursting with presents during your school days.
wdh:The lockers were full from just textbooks [they were so small]. There’s no room for anything else. I was a average [normal] student who liked soccer. I just went back and forth between school and [after school studying] academy - I wasn’t popular.
How did you become an actor if you aren’t confident in your looks [appearance].
wdh: My father who was a theater actor had a big influence [on his decision]. My parents were the ones to first to suggest that I [urged him to] become an actor. Because I was [still] young I watched all movies regardless of the nationality. It was then that I found out about this job [being an actor], and I chose to take this path when I became a senior in high school. I attended [an] acting school.
You parents must have liked it [Woo Dohwan becoming an acting].
wdh:When I told me father that I would try acting, he thanked me. Hearing him say that made me determined to work even harder. I invited them to the vip screening of the film 'Master’, and they were grinning from ear to ear. Seeing them made me [feel] all proud. It felt like I had carried out my duties [filial duty] as a son.
How do you feel following the completion of your debut small screen [drama]?
wdh:I was really nervous in the beginning. I even thought about whether I would be able to do well. On the inside [mentally], I also had worries about whether or not I was really ready. On set, Soo Ae and Park Sangmyun sunbaenim gave me a lot of encouragement. They helped me by suggesting we rehearse together right up until before we went [had to go] in to shoot. I filmed [the drama] while being shown a lot of consideration, and never once thought of it [filming] as difficult. Our drama had quite an warm aura, and the fact that this great production was my first drama was was even better.
When was your first NG?
wdh: I remember it being the second day of filming episode 4. It was a scene where I was on the phone with Go Nangil (Kim Youngkwang), and I [was supposed to] answer the phone while resting my elbow on the desk, but I lent against the bookshelf [instead] and stumbled. It was memorable because everyone burst out laughing. I kept saying I was sorry while bowing my head. After that, I made a few mistakes with lines and what path I was supposed to take. The sunbaenims encouraged me by telling me not to lose heart [beat himself up] over causing an NG, and boosted my confidence.
You even received a coffee truck.
wdh:[how] embarrassing. It made me think [realize] that I have fans, and that I really have to work hard. [Up] Until then I had only been drinking from [the coffee trucks sent to his] the sunbaenims, but I gained strength when the coffee truck in my name arrived. My fans even came to the set to support [him]. They gave me a banner, and it’s [stored away] nice and safe at home. I’ll have a think about where to hang it up.
What’s your secret to capturing [the hearts of] fans?
wdh:I don’t think the skills that I have are outstanding. The director told me that I have a face that has both [elements of] good and evil, so wouldn’t that be my charm? I think I was given the roles based on the extension [of the theory that he has a face with both good and evil] this time in 'Master’, as well as [previously] in 'The Man Living in Our House’.
(TRANS ) 161227 — interview with ilgan sports (part three)
translated byfy!wdh+originally fromilgan sports by hwang jiyoung
please do not repost translations on tumblr and always credit page 712, or fywdh when posting elsewhere. please obtain permission before translating into other languages.
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Rookie Woo Dohwan is a ‘Cold City Man’ [man with a cool image].
He left a deep impression as he played the role of Kim Wansik, an employee of a loan shark company Dada Finance, in the recently finished KBS [drama] ‘The Man Living in Our House’. chic fierce look in his eyes He showed [us] the model ‘cold city man’ through the chic and fierce look in his eyes. He’s greeting the [public] audience through 'Master’ on the big screen, [in which he is] committing crimes without batting an eye.
The Woo Dohwan we met in person was far from cold, and a man who was walking down the right path. Every word he spoke exuded [an aura of] cautiousness, but at the same time also contained humility and consideration. We could see passion [in him] of being determined to slowly get closer of his goal of becoming an actor, starting with his first drama 'The Man Living in Our House’.
Did you receive a lot of love as the youngest on set?
wdh: I don’t have much aegyo, and am not very genial, so I wasn’t able to be a mood setter [on set]. But despite that, the sunbaenims took really great care of me. I wanted to show that I was well mannered. I want to be remembered as a hoobae [junior] who works hard.
Was there a moment when you felt the charm [appeal] of acting?
wdh:The process in which I contemplate about what I can do to express the script better, was enjoyable. Anything in which I go forward with a set goal in mind is always enjoyable. I also really like talking with the sunbaenims and directors.
It seems like you would be very sad [like it’s a shame] now that the drama has finished.
wdh:It feels like it was a little short. Maybe it’s because it was my debut production, but I [it made him] hoped that the drama wouldn’t come to an end. Even after it [the drama] finished broadcasting, I still [keep in] contact Kim Youngkwang and Ji Yunho hyung.
In the drama ['The Man Living in Our House’] Kim Youngkwang and Ji Yunho work in a dumpling store - did you ever try wrapping dumplings with them?
wdh:I tried rolling out the dough for the dumpling skins when I was on set. The hyungs were really good at it. [The dumpling shop required] The skills of an expert but it wasn’t easy for me. So when I found out about the ending of the drama a little earlier, I know that I wouldn’t be able to get a job at Hong Dumpling. Haha.
Do you like cooking usually?
wdh: I like cooking. I enjoy cooking more than I do eating. I’ve even tried copying [recipes from] JTBC 'Please Take Care of my Refrigerator’ with the ingredients I have at home. I especially like eggs, so I eat them in a variety of different ways. It’s a big problem [for him] because the price of eggs have gone up lately. That’s my biggest concern as of late. I went to the supermarket and they only sold one case [of 30 eggs] per person. I eat 4 fried eggs at a time so it’s a worry.
Do you like drinking [alcohol]?
wdh:I really don’t like it. I personally don’t make plans which involve drinking. [The occasions when he drinks are limited to] Just when we’re filming, and I meet up with sunbaenims or we’re having a dinner all together. Even when I meet up with friends from my neighborhood, I don’t drink.
[It seems like] You would be a really good husband in the future.
wdh:That’s my dream. I want to make a happy family. My dream is to make a build a peaceful household [just] like my parents
What was the biggest act of rebellion in your life?
wdh:[Lying about] Being sick and skipping school or after school academy? My rebellion was [only] to that level. I never went through [the rebellious stages of] puberty. Even the friends around me never ran away from home or went off the rails. I made some good friends and was influenced by them.
How do you spend your time these days?
wdh:I write in my journal. I organize my feelings from the day. On the days where I don’t have any filming schedules, I exercise. I go to the gym, and to the cafe nearby. I’ve become close to the owners. I sometimes draw as well. I’m really bad [at drawing], so if someone else saw them they would probably call them doodles [scribbles].
Have you made plans for next year?
wdh:I’ve been thinking about it lately. Since I’ve vaguely started acting this year, I want to grow [develop] more next year. I’m not sure what kind of goals I should set which would be appropriate. I hope I can meet [some] good sunbaenims and a good production.
Is there a production that you would like to work on?
wdh:I want to try a youth [centric drama] before my 20’s are over. I’m curious as to what a drama where the actors are of a similar age would feel like. I think the things that I learn from them would be different [to what he learnt from working with senior actors]. I also want to try it while I suit [wearing a] uniform, and when my memories of my schooldays are relatively still clear.
(TRANS ) 161227 — interview with ilgan sports (part two)
translated byfy!wdh+originally fromilgan sports by hwang jiyoung
please do not repost translations on tumblr and always credit page 712, or fywdh when posting elsewhere. please obtain permission before translating into other languages.
click here for an alternate version with accompanying images.
Rookie Woo Dohwan is a ‘Cold City Man’ [man with a cool image].
He left a deep impression as he played the role of Kim Wansik, an employee of a loan shark company Dada Finance, in the recently finished KBS [drama] ‘The Man Living in Our House’. He showed [us] the model ‘cold city man’ through the chic and fierce look in his eyes. He’s greeting the public [audience] through ‘Master’ on the big screen, [in which he is] committing crimes without batting an eye.
The Woo Dohwan we met in person was far from cold, but [he was] a man who was walking down the right path. Every word he spoke exuded [an aura of] cautiousness, but at the same time also contained humility and consideration. We could see [in him] passion of being determined to slowly get closer of his goal of becoming an actor, beginning with his first drama 'The Man Living in Our House’.
ilgan sports: You took on the role of a villain from your first production.
wdh:I don’t think of Wansik as a villain. Despite being hostile to and jealous of Go Nangil (Kim Youngkwang), he [Wansik] still worries about him [Go Namgil]. In the end he listens to Nangil and turns himself in and receives the punishment [for the crimes he has committed]. Like how people change depending on the situation they are in, that’s the way I wanted to portray Wansik. I thought that it would be less convincing [to viewers] if he were to [only] be strong and sharp just because he was a 'villain’.
What kind of organization is Dada Finance?
wdh:A bad one (laughs). I think Wansik naturally got used to it while growing up in a place like that. [Because] He’s a character that learnt the techniques to fighting from a young age, then entered straight into the world of darkness. He [Wansik] was dealing with a world of [physical] fighting, and he felt no sense of resistance [aversion] at all. I naturally came to accept [the kind of organization] Dada Finance during the process of understanding the character that Wansik was.
How was your team work with Kim Youngkwang?
wdh:He’s a really great hyung. He would come to me first, ask me how I was, and look after me. Our relationship has become one where we even contact each other outside of work [during their personal time]. I think I really laughed a lot while on set. We talked a lot about the script.
In the drama, you kept interrupting [preventing] Kim Youngkwang’s love [from progressing].
wdh:In real life, I don’t get involved with the love affairs of other people at all. [Woo Dohwan’s only involvement in other people’s relationships is] If someone says that they’ve broken up, I just say things like 'Ah, I see’ and 'Cheer up’. To me, dating is something that you figure out amongst yourselves [between the two parties]. I’ve never even been a match maker.
What is your ideal type?
wdh:I’m the type to date over a long period of time, so I don’t [make the decision to] date [anyone] easily. I keep the person I’ve known for a while [long time] close to me, and keep my eye on them for a long time. My dating style [approach to dating] is that I try to show respect first if I want to be respected. [That way] We tend to prioritize our own [individual] work first.
The love [relationship] you are pursuing is [very] mature for your someone born in 1992.
wdh: I have a serious personality [that thinks of things seriously]. Thanks to my parents, I grew up without any [major] incidents. I didn’t go astray like Wansik, or go through a particular rebellious stage [of puberty] or anything like that.
Wouldn’t a life story that’s full of drama sometimes be of [more] help when you’re acting?
wdh:I once heard from my sunbaenims that I have to experience ups and downs in life for my acting to improve. But it’s not like I can make a road of suffering for myself, so for the meantime, I think I just have to do well down the path that I am shown. In return, I try to build up [gather] secondhand experiences. I watch a lot of films and read a lot of books.
What kind of films do you like?
wdh:I like action [films]. [He likes the film] If it’s thrilling and gives a sense of relief [pleasure]. Recently, I watched 'Master’ (laughs).
What was Lee Byeonghun like on the set of 'Master’?
wdh:I admired [marveled at] his acting. I had to pull off a scene where I shot a pistol, and asked for his help since it was the first time I held a gun. I asked him 'What do I have to do to look like someone who has shot a lot of guns?’, and Lee Byeonghun sunbaenim personally showed me the movements for about 2 seconds. I was really in awe [impressed]. His aura was seriously amazing.
