Siwan's ByungTae from the series 소년시대 (Once Upon A Boyhood) received a lot of love from the audiences getting the series highest ratings
Siwan did an interview held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul followed by a TV interview for JTBC News.
This is the picture from Plum A&C's Instagram from the TV recording - Siwan's picture in the background is from the still shoot for the print interviews. I am in love with this picture. The defiance in the background with his signature sweetness in-person, this one frame shows that he has "arrived" and he plans to "dominate"... without losing his genuine gentle self.
Here is a written interview with a lot of details. Thanks to @jeaniepakjp for English translations. Link to original interview.
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Interview of Yim Siwan in Broadcast Writer Webzine, March 2024 Vol. 216
It is quite an in-depth interview, in which Siwan talks in detail about how he chooses works/roles, who influenced his first approach to comedy, which character he's most attached to so far, how he move away from one character to another, and what other things he would like to try. It's worth spending some time to read it.
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Opportunities from Having Faith in Yourself
Actor Yim Siwan Returns to <Boyhood>
Interview on Broadcast Writer, March 2024 Vol. 216
(English translation by Google Translate with minor edits)
If you have to pick one drama that created the hottest topic among the dramas released in the second half of 2023, it would definitely be <Boyhood>, which was largely responsible for the viewership rising by 2,914% from its first release on Coupang Play to the end of its run, surpassing 6 million monthly users for the first time. In particular, Yim Siwan's acting went beyond being a topic and became a phenomenon, sparking a craze for imitating the Chungcheong-do dialect spoken by his role, Jang Byungtae.
So, we had an interview with Yim Siwan, an actor who perfectly portrayed the character of Jang Byungtae to the point that a lot of articles ask, "Is he planning to retire?" [meaning he has sacrificed his image entirely]
(The interview was conducted in writing due to Siwan's busy schedule.)
Q1: After playing the role of Jin-woo, a victim of violence in <The Attorney>, your role as Jang Geu-rae in <Misaeng> was evaluated as showing such perfect synchronization that no other actor other than Yim Siwan can come to mind. Afterwards, in <Unlocked>, you played the role of Woo Jun-yung, a psychopath with clear and kind eyes. <Boyhood> is your first time in the comedy genre, and I'm curious about the process of deciding to try a genre that is different from the works you've done so far.
A1: At first, it was difficult to take on a character so different from those I had played before, and I felt burdened because it seemed like a challenge. However, as I took on each role, whether as a villain or a new role, with the mindset of carrying out a mission, I developed faith in myself and curiosity about new areas. Then, naturally, I became curious about comedy, which was something I had never encountered before, and I felt like I wanted to try it.
Q2: The script and direction of <Boyhood> are well-received, and your acting is so remarkable that it created the Jang Byungtae phenomenon. When you first see the character Jang Byungtae, were you confident that "This role is mine"? How was it like?
A2: It was the first time I’ve tried comedy and I knew I’m not a funny person, so I had the question, "Will I be able to do it well?" However, when I only thought about the emotions of the character Byungtae, I was confident that "I can do well". In my daily life, I think I’m a person who exudes more boredom than sophistication. I think the way Byungtae expressed whatever came to his mind and explained things at length are very similar to me. I think that naturalness was expressed well as these aspects were reflected in Byungtae.
Q3: What did you focus on when creating Jang Byungtae's character? I'm particularly curious about whether you encountered any difficulties in the process of portraying this character. Were there any works or actors that influenced your comedy acting?
A3: I think what makes it funny is not the character Byungtae himself, but the situations where misunderstandings piled up one after another. I think the comedy would be destroyed the moment it is perceived that I was trying to be even the slightest bit funny. However, if there is no laughter from the scenes, the comedy will lose its vitality. So I did not try to force it to be funny; I tried to create comical scenes naturally.
Then, I thought of actor Stephen Chow, whom I enjoyed watching when I was young. At the time, I thought it was just funny. But looking back, I realized that Stephen Chow's characters were never broken or slapstick for the sake of being funny. The emotions themselves were always cool and serious.
Q4: The delicious Chungcheong-do dialect acting is also a hot topic. I am curious about the process of perfecting the Chungcheong-do dialect.
A4: In fact, learning a new language itself seems to be a very difficult and time-consuming task. So, when I decided to do this work, I started taking dialect lessons, and I remember it took about three months or more. I also looked into a lot of comedy programs that deal with dialect.
While I was learning the Chungcheong-do dialect, I gained some confidence and I remember running to Buyeo with the thought, "Let's go to the local area and try the dialect I learned." At a chicken restaurant, I had a good conversation with the owner in the dialect, paid the bill in a good mood, and was about to leave, when the owner asked if I was from Seoul. After that, I remember leaving quietly because I didn't know what to say (laughter).
Q5: Co-actor Lee Si-woo praised your unconventional acting and said in an interview, "I wondered if that would work with effort, and I was also afraid." How was your chemistry with your fellow actors on set?
A5: In fact, most of the actors in <Boyhood> were rookies. However, no one in the drama had any so-called acting holes. Rather, I think they are the real protagonists of <Boyhood>, who faithfully played their roles beyond the script. If it weren't for the passion and youthful spirit of these friends, it's doubtful whether <Boyhood> could have become such a lively work. I think I naturally gained a lot of strength while working with these friends.
Q6: There are many funny stories from the filming site. Could you share some with us?
A6: Since I have worked on many projects with seniors, I think the experience of meeting juniors was a joy, but at the same time, it made me feel responsible. If the atmosphere on set was even a little awkward and stiff, I thought they would not be able to show off their original abilities. So I tried to lighten the mood by deliberately telling silly jokes. Thankfully everyone seemed to view it favorably.
Q7: You have engaged in a wide range of acting works spanning both dramas and movies. What do you feel are the differences between the two media?
A7: Actually, I try not to draw a big distinction between movies and dramas. The only big difference is that dramas produce relatively longer content, while movies produce content of around 2 hours. My personal opinion is, there is no need to change the actor’s approach or mindset because of the length of the content.
Q8: What do you consider most important when choosing a work?
A8: The criteria are always different. But in general, I think the feelings and emotions I had when I first read it became the image through which I looked at the work. So, when I read a work for the first time, I tend to read it with a very organized mind and focus only on the script. So, I would try to clean up my house and keep it clean.
Q9: In your works so far, which character are you most attached to? Also, was there a work that became turning point in your acting career?
A9: All of the characters I have played are precious. But if I have to choose one that was a turning point, I think it would be <The Merciless>. I had a strong image of being weak before, but I was able to experience the noir genre through <The Merciless>. Above all, I tried to approach acting by having more faith in myself and taking advantage of the energy at the scene, rather than in a painful direction that would destroy myself. And it was a work that made me realize that it was quite effective.
Q10: It seems like there was a need to break away from Jang Byungtae and take on a new character. I'm curious about how you transit from one role to another.
A10: There have never been much gap between works. Filming time often overlapped. So I think I was able to naturally move away from the character from the previous work. Or, I grew up on my own by layering on previous characters. Each time, I immerse myself in a new role by spending a lot of time talking with people participating in the current work, and focusing on forming new relationships within the group.
Q11: Please tell us about your future work plans and any role you would like to try.
A11: There are still so many things I want to do, and projects and roles I want to challenge myself with. To list just a few of them, because I believe in the synergy created by people of the same age, I would like to express that synergy in a musical. Also, the sentiment of the 1980s and 1990s is different from the present and has now become a laughingstock and a meme. But I don't think the sentiment back then was wrong. Sometimes I miss the emotions of those days. So, rather than hiding the emotions of that era, I think it would be better to reveal them more and form a consensus with the current generation. Just as visiting Dongmyo Market to buy so-called hip clothes has become another trend, I want to touch on that point.
Just as senior Hwang Jung-min appeared in the movie <Hostage> as actor Hwang Jung-min's character, I also want to act in a way that naturally blends into the situation. I think it will be able to give viewers a sense of freshness as well as allowing them to absorb into the play naturally and quickly. I also think it will be a different and unfamiliar experience, so I would like to try it if I get the chance.
Q12: Lastly, I’m curious what your ultimate goal is as an actor.
A12: If I were to limit my goals to just being an actor, it would be relatively clear. I put as much of my soul into the work I do as possible. I think the normal order for genres such as dramas and movies is to create a story first, and then cast actors who have the power to make the story seem real. It's something I'm thinking about over a very long period of time. But someday I'd like to propose a story that I can really create, a story that only I can lead. By doing so, I think I will be able to become much more immersed in the story. My ultimate goal is not to stop at just these thoughts, but to produce some kind of result.
“I grew up by layering
on the characters I played before.”
Yim Siwan continues to transform into completely new characters in each work. He is an actor whose future was more anticipated than now. His attitude of thinking intensely about each work he tackles makes me confident in his infinite growth and development. Now that he has become a “reliable luxury actor”, we look forward to seeing what kind of character he will wear in his next work, and as a writer and one of the viewers, we once again enthusiastically support his transformation.
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English translation rendered by Google Translate with minor edits.
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His thoughts never cease to amaze!
Here is the JTBC interview followed by the Google Translation of the transcript from news nate. I am sure there are many mistakes in the translations, but we can get the gist, it is better than YouTube's auto-translate! I will try to edit to correct the mistakes...
(Note - The literal translation for the name of the series is Boy's Generation.)
[Interview] ‘Boys’ Generation’ Im Si-wan became a huge hit with ‘Onyang Looser’
■ Copyright belongs to JTBC News. Please indicate the source when quoting.
■ Broadcast: Newsroom / Host: Jiyoung Kang
[Anchor]
‘I try not to set limits for myself.’ We invited actor Im Si-wan of the OTT drama <Boys' Generation>, who is garnering attention for his comedic acting transformation, to our newsroom. hello. Nice to meet you. The response to <Boys’ Generation> is really enthusiastic. Actually, you know the reason why I keep smiling like this when I see Im Si-wan. These days, every time I get that kind of response, I feel really happy and happy.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: That’s right. So, normally I am a person who is far from having fun and laughing... Then you enjoyed watching <Boys' Generation>. That's really encouraging to me. I thought, this is a very welcome thing. So when I meet people like that, I say “I’ll pass by” as fan service. Do it and then smile again... ]
[Anchor]
So. I just came and went. It's a medical condition, a little bit. In the play, Onyang Loser, whose life goal is to live without getting hit anymore, plays the role of Byeong-tae. While playing this role, I realized for sure that I was originally such a loser. However, I said that I felt very comfortable because I felt like I was wearing clothes that fit me.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: You become aware of yourself, saying, ‘It’s not much, but you work hard to do something and that’s who you are.’ I felt like it could become such a work, so it was a great opportunity for me, and I was able to calm my mind once again. 'Ah, let's not forget my dull appearance. Let us never forget. I have to remind you again. It was an opportunity for me to remind myself every time something gets blurry.]
[Anchor]
I know that you came up with a lot of ideas while completing the character.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: I thought it would be very effective to touch on the emotions contained in this Chungcheong-do dialect. So, when I looked into this, I searched and watched several videos, and one of the biggest parts was metaphor. Ah, I thought I should try to incorporate as many of these metaphors into this play as possible, so most of the parts I thought of ad-libbing had metaphorical parts like that.] [
[Anchor]
Is there a line that still lingers in your mouth?
[Im Si-wan/Actor: Ji-young said, ‘You’re trying to seduce me right now.’ So what she said in response was, ‘I’m the one who seduces you. It’s not me. I have something to talk about, so see you sometime.’ That wasn't there originally either. It wasn't like that, he just said 'I'm the one who flirts with my toes'... It's just the beginning. Since it's the beginning, I tried to explain it in a way that can more effectively express the metaphor that I have no intention of seducing you.]
[Anchor]
I sometimes go, but now that Jiyoung's role appears, and since we have the same name, I become more immersed in the movie... I may not be the black spider, but wouldn't I be the white snake of Sangam? About a green spider. Let's conquer it. One of the scenes I remember again is Park Nam-jeong's <Dreaming of You>, which keeps appearing. In fact, it's a dance. I also thought that because of Im Si-wan, that dance would become popular as a challenge.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: But it feels a lot like being king, so to speak... ]
[Anchor]
I heard that you actually tried really hard to make the most of it. So to speak, in order to be king...
[Im Si-wan/Actor: I think that so-called kingship is actually a sentiment that permeates these days. Optimized to become a ‘meme’… By teasing them and saying things like, “I’ll be king,” more internal intimacy is formed. I think it's one of the most pervasive expressions these days. I wanted to bring out that feeling of being king. I tried to incorporate not only the dancing, but also <Boys' Generation> in general.]
[Anchor]
I think you're being evaluated as a very good actor because those things weren't awkward at all. There were moments like this while watching. But it was so cute and I felt like I was rooting for it somewhere.
Are there any scenes you shot that you would like to explain or any behind-the-scenes stories?
[Im Si-wan/Actor: When I came to the newsroom, I thought I would like to say something if I get the chance, but I wanted to explain... ]
[Anchor]
Ah, explanation, I will give you time to explain.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: I have a line called ‘Perilla leaf reason.’ But the reason for perilla leaf (kkeken nip) is a standard word.]
[Anchor]
It is a standard word, perilla leaf.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: I thought a lot about it when I filmed it. Should I do sesame leaf weaning or sesame leaf weaning? It's not because I don't know. For the sake of the character, I really wanted to explain that I abandoned the standard language and pronounced sesame leaf iyu and bieup.]
[Anchor]
I knew it was sesame leaf, but I said it intentionally like sesame leaf, so please don't misunderstand.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: Please don’t misunderstand. (Okay. Are you done?) Yes, I feel refreshed.]
[Anchor]
What makes me curious as I suddenly hear this is, what are the chances of Season 2 of <Boys' Generation>, which is receiving so much love...
[Im Si-wan/Actor: Oh, I want it passionately.]
[Anchor]
Could you express it in a slightly Chungcheong style?
[Im Si-wan/Actor: I think I should write a video letter to the director. <Boys’ Generation> Director Lee Myung-woo. If you wait too long, if you delay, it will not be <Boys' Generation> but Youth Generation.]
[Anchor]
Are you done? that's right. It is contained concisely. Everyone is getting old and dying.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: I'm getting old. this person. It would be okay to film it in the old age.]
[Anchor]
Good. great. great. also… Since we don't want an old age, we hope for <Boyhood 2>. When choosing a work, the central axis is to continue the new look. A character you are attracted to. A character who is different from you. What was it that caught your eye?
[Im Si-wan/Actor: It may be a trade secret, but if I can keep the works I have done so far and collect them and melt them into one work, then it makes sense to be able to play multiple personalities in one work. . If I get an opportunity like that someday, I should take my experiences and melt them all into it. I think that's a good way to calculate it.]
[Anchor]
This year is now the year of the Blue Dragon. Asan's blue dragon. Also, Im Siwan is the zodiac sign of the dragon. As an actor, what are your goals and wishes for this year?
[Im Si-wan/Actor: I think it's natural that I will always work hard as I have done so far and continue to do as much or more than I should. I wish I had more time to invest in myself. I wish I had more time like that.]
[Anchor]
Can we just sum it up to the point that I want to run while also taking some time to reflect on myself?
[Im Si-wan/Actor: It’s very clean. There is nothing unnecessary.]
[Anchor]
Blue Dragon, Year of the Blue Dragon. We will continue to watch and support the challenges of Im Si-wan, the Year of the Dragon. thank you I enjoyed the interview. Thank you.
[Im Si-wan/Actor: Thank you.]
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The interview from the cafe has been covered by many sites and interestingly each one has a different part of the interview... perhaps it was an entire day full of individual interviews. I have failed to understand. Here are the Google Translations for most of the interviews that I found.
“Boyhood” Im Siwan wears uniform in his mid-30s “The director made me an offer considering my age”
Actor Im Siwan revealed the process of becoming Jang Byung-tae.
Im Siwan recently appeared in an interview for Coupang Play's original ``Boyhood'' held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. He mentioned that he had prepared.
"Boyhood" is set in 1989 in Chungcheongnam-do, where Byeong-tae (Im Si-wan), a stubborn man whose goal in life is to survive without being beaten, meets a boy in Buyeo-gun. The story revolves around a person being misunderstood as Ilchan (the person who fights the most).
At the press conference for ``Boyhood,'' Im Siwan said of Byeong-tae, ``I think he has the lowest intelligence among all the roles I've played so far,'' and said, ``No matter what form it is, actors experience things indirectly.'' Isn't that the kind of work you do? Usually, I end up taking jobs or roles that are at a much higher level than I actually have the potential for.At those times, I was busy trying to catch up emotionally. This time it was very easy," he said.
In the drama, Byeong-tae is a character who says what he has to say even though he is being beaten. Regarding this, Im Siwan said, ``Byung-tae is the type of person who feels he has to say what he thinks. You can't completely understand people like that, but there are definitely people like that. I thought it would be interesting to focus on that kind of part.At the beginning of the scene, there was a scene where they said, ``Everyone who laughed should come out,'' and it would be obvious that Byung-tae also laughed. You guys used strange English pronunciations.'' I thought it would give the impression that they deserved to be beaten.When I asked them if I could add this part on set, they said, I decided to change everything.''
During the drama, he also expressed his opinions about the process of building his body. Im Siwan said, ``There was certainly a lot of action.I think you can say that the chances of getting injured are actually high in action scenes.When filming action scenes, I try to keep my mind and body awake.'' If I didn't do that, I would get injured right away. If I got injured, it would hinder the big project itself, so I took the picture hoping that I wouldn't get injured. Therefore, I made sure that my body was ready. It put a lot of pressure on me to be in such a state.I did some physical exercises like boxing and running beforehand to warm up my body.When making plans with the director, I had to think about Byung-tae in the early stages, or take revenge. We had a lot of discussions about whether we should use Byung-tae as the standard, as he has pledged to do so.I thought that if he had a middle-class body, people would support him more."
There was also some caution in dealing with school violence. Im Siwan said, ``I was most careful about that part. I didn't want to glorify violence or show painful memories. This is a comedy. There was a part of me that I wanted to show as a comedy. One of the things I suggested was ``Let's make it look like he was being punched.'' There are parts that can be sufficiently staged without actually filming the punching scene.It's too realistic to depict. "I was hoping that this would happen, so I talked to the director about it. I filmed it with the intention of making the violence itself painful."
Among the scenes dealing with school violence, he said that the scene where he hit Hoseok (Lee Sang-jin) in the head with a chair was the most powerful scene. Im Siwan said, ``There's a scene where Byung-tae hits his friend Hoseok with a chair when he hits rock bottom.When I saw the script, I felt it was very intense. When I first saw the script, I was like 6 (episodes). The story was already complete, but it ended with Byeong-tae punching Hoseok. I thought the script itself had a high degree of perfection, with nothing wasted, and I respect and appreciate the writing. However, that scene was so intense that I thought it was the end of Byeong-tae's life, but I remember suggesting that it could be done a little softer. Even though I was rooting for Byeong-tae, I didn't feel like I had fallen that far. I felt like I didn't want that to happen.When I saw that scene, it hurt.But I was told that it would be good to have a scene like that, because Byung-tae's breakdown like that will give him the strength to grow later on. , I was completely convinced," he explained.
Was there any pressure to wear a uniform and act as a teenager? Lim Siwan, who is actually in his mid-30s, said, ``I understand how great an honor it is.I was grateful to the director for taking the trouble to make me look older than I am for a high school student.'' "They offered me jobs. Some of them were a year older than me."
He said that he didn't even notice the age difference between him and Kang Hye Won from IZ*ONE, who plays Suna. Im Siwan, who has an 11-year age difference with Kang Hye-won, said, ``I think most of us watched it as adults on an equal footing. I didn't watch everything, but the audition program that Hye-won appeared on was also a big hit.'' Isn't that a lot of experience? I know that it's not easy. He's a person who has the courage to make his presence felt in the midst of competition, so I thought he could speak from a peer's standpoint."
He also speculated on the secret behind the work's popularity with the younger generation, despite it being set in 1989. Regarding the reason why this work resonated with young viewers, Im Siwan said, ``My analysis may not be accurate, but this work tells the story of the growth of people who seem to be lacking in areas compared to themselves. I hope you can find comfort while watching it, and I really wanted to draw out the hearts of those who would support you.The people who lived through that era will judge how detailed the life of the 80s and 90s was. I think that's the case," he said, expressing his thoughts.
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Yim Si-wan, the reason he spoke to the owner of Buyeo chicken restaurant before filming ‘Boys’ Generation’ [Interview M]
Actor Im Si-wan revealed that before filming 'Boys' Generation', he visited a chicken restaurant in Buyeo and tried to converse with the owner and his wife in Chungcheong Province.
Im Si-wan recently met with iMBC Entertainment at a cafe located in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul and conducted an interview about the end of the Coupang Play original 'Boys' Generation' (written by Kim Jae-hwan, directed by Lee Myung-woo).
'Boys' Generation', which was first released on the 24th of last month, is set in South Chungcheong Province in 1989 and is a drama that tells the story of Byeong-tae (Im Si-wan), an Onyang loser whose life's goal is not to get beaten, who transforms into Buyeo jjang overnight.
Im Si-wan plays the role of Jang Byeong-tae, an Onyang loser who often gets beaten up wherever he goes. Byeong-tae, Onyang's biggest loser, suddenly moves to Buyeo, and becomes 'Buyeo's best' overnight without even knowing why.
Im Si-wan, who is from Busan, said that he went to Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province for a short-term language training for 2 days and 1 night because the background is Chungcheong Province and he must speak the dialect. He confessed, "I went there briefly for 2 days and 1 night. I went when I had learned the Chungcheong-do language for nearly a month. At that time, I found the Chungcheong-do language interesting and gained confidence. Now that I had learned it to a certain extent, I wanted to go to Chungcheong-do and try it."
He continued, "I went down to Buyeo because my schedule was empty, and I walked around the local village, but there were no people walking around. It was very different from what I expected. Before going to Buyeo, I heard various things on the street and thought I would talk, but there was no one. First of all, at least I had a meal. "I felt like I needed to eat, so I went into a nearby restaurant, and there was a couple who looked like Buyeo natives. I deliberately spoke at length because I wanted to try it out with them," he added.
Im Si-wan said, "I said something I didn't have to say for no reason. It was a chicken restaurant, and I said, 'What's so good here?' and 'There's a lot of food, so I don't think I can eat it all by myself~' and I deliberately spoke at length, as they say in Chungcheong Province, and they accepted it well. Because we could have a conversation. “It was amazing,” he said.
“I was so excited that I said, ‘It’s so delicious. Do you have beer? What makes beer so good? The chicken is so delicious that I can’t not have beer.’” After we finished eating, we went to the checkout area and said, “I’ll pay.” The boss asked, ‘Hey. Are you from Seoul?’ I hadn’t drank much beer so I wasn’t drunk, but I sobered up. When I heard that, I became timid, so I timidly said, ‘Yes. Goodbye,’ and left the scene.” made people burst into laughter.
He added, "Still, it is meaningful that we had a conversation in the Chungcheong dialect." (added from Xsports article, mentioned later)
He said he learned not only dialect but also dance for about three months. In the play, Im Si-wan had to perform the 'ㄱㄴ dance' (click to know more about this dance!) to Park Nam-jeong's 'Dreaming of You' in front of Buyeo Agricultural High School students. Im Si-wan, who decided that it would be impossible to cover Park Nam-jeong's dance on his own, requested lessons from dancer Hyo Jin Choi and confessed that he received special training for three months.
He said, "I learned dancing from Hyo Jin Choi for a fan meeting. We met at that time, and when I heard that I had to dance to senior Park Nam-jung in 'Boys' Generation,' it came to mind. I thought I could never teach myself this dance. That's why. “I requested SOS,” he explained.
Im Si-wan, who said he was embarrassed because he had to dance in front of everyone, said, "I looked up several videos of my senior, but it wasn't easy to learn the choreography. He danced well in freestyle. It was different in each video. So it was more difficult. In the end, Hyojin “Choi’s creation went into it,” he said firmly, adding, “I had to dance the choreography that I practiced so hard in a place that wasn’t a stage or a place where the music was good. The sound of the music was really quiet, so it’s even weirder that I wasn’t embarrassed.”
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Im Si-wan shared his thoughts on playing the roles of a loser and a school bully at the same time.
On this day, Im Si-wan was asked, "How did it feel to play both the role of a loser and a jjang in a work at the same time?" Im Si-wan responded, "Actually, it was burdensome. When I was acting as a jjang, I felt comfortable and natural as if I was wearing the color that suited me, but from the moment I became the jjang of the school, I felt comfortable." “It was burdensome,” he replied.
He continued, "If I were to compare the emotions I felt with clothes, when I was a nerd, it felt like I was wearing sportswear, and when I was the school cool, it felt like I was wearing a suit. The suit also felt like I was forced into wearing small clothes that didn't fit my body."
Im Si-wan only read the script, but he found it fun and decided to appear. He said, "The first title was 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.' From the title, a feeling of sickness creeped in. I read the script because the title was interesting, but when I actually read it, I found it easy to read and the content was more interesting (than the title). If it were a drama like this, it would be an actor. “I felt like I had to have a sense of duty,” he confessed.
Im Si-wan, who attempted comedy for the first time, confessed, "I felt a lot of pressure. I'm not a funny person, so I didn't know what to do. Since I'm a person who is far from comedy, I prepared more thoroughly."Im Si-wan and Jang Byung-tae looked a lot alike. He said, "I thought I shouldn't deny that my DNA is full of bitterness. My condition is very similar to mine. It's really fun when people talk about sickness. I didn't think much of it, and of course I thought of it, so the line I spit out is a joke." “There was a time when the director admired me. When I think about it, I think I have an innate sense of snobbishness or ‘chilly’,” he said, laughing heartily.
Im Si-wan said he wanted to create a finite atmosphere where each person could infinitely bring out their capabilities rather than a rigid workplace. He said, "Because I was a senior, I had to lead the atmosphere. I didn't like the awkward, stiff, and rigid atmosphere on set. In a field like this, there were times when people couldn't bring out their abilities, so I tried to create an atmosphere as limited as possible." “I made jokes and deliberately talked more about my daily life rather than about my work. Just acting was so overwhelming, but I also had to pay attention to the atmosphere, so it wasn’t easy,” he confessed honestly.
He said, "Through this work, I was reminded of the seniors I worked with in my previous works. That's why I felt, 'They aren't seniors for nothing,' and I realized, 'They were great seniors.'"
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The article is similar, the pictures were different...
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Im Si-wan "♥I try to be kind to my girlfriend... I have sense rather than the 'Boys' Generation' condition" [Interview ①]
Actor Im Si-wan revealed his dating style.
On the 19th, an interview with Coupang Play's 'Boys' Generation' Siwan was conducted at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. 'Boys' Generation' is a story that takes place in South Chungcheong Province in 1989, when Byeong-tae (played by Im Si-wan), an Onyang loser whose life-long goal is to live without getting hit, transforms into Buyeo jjang overnight. Im Si-wan played the role of Jang Byeong-tae, an Onyang loser in the drama.
In the play, Im Si-wan shows a naive and affectionate side to his unrequited love, Seon-hwa (played by Kang Hye-won). When asked about his actual dating style, Im Si-wan said, "I'll say it myself, but I try to be affectionate." He added, "The difference with Byeong-tae is that Byeong-tae has no experience at all, so I guess he's a bit lacking. He's a bit more sensible than Byeong-tae. “I think so,” he said, smiling shyly.
Kim Dong-jun enters into controversy over acting skills... 'Best friend' Im Si-wan "I think it's a process of development" [Interview ③]
On this day, Im Si-wan mentioned Kim Dong-jun and Kwang-hee, fellow group members and best friends. Regarding Kim Dong-jun, who is appearing in the KBS historical drama 'Goryeo Khitan War', he said, "Many viewers must have been thirsty for a historical drama, but I think I made a good choice at the right time. I haven't seen it all yet, but I plan to watch it when I have time. I'm glad it turned out well." .
At the same time, regarding the controversy over Kim Dong-jun's acting ability, he said, "I guess he continues to improve while working as an actor. I think filming began during that process of development."
Regarding Kwanghee, who usually shows cute jealousy and affection towards him, he said, "I think Kwanghee made a mistake in judgment this time. Normally, when I start a project, they always give me advance publicity, but I think I missed out on 'Boys' Generation'. Maybe it was because of Coupang Play. “You shouldn’t ignore Coupang Play,” he said, expressing his affection for the work.
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