2019.05.20 | Interview
Actor Lee Dong Wook is the representative of "Produce X101". It seems that the offer could not be accepted easily.
I thought about it for about ten days. First of all, since I'm not a singer, I felt a sense of pressure. And above all, I do not consider myself a very successful person, but I do not know if I am qualified to lead the youth. I thought the "Produce X101" rep should be a mentor that anyone can recognize and someone who has achieved success. At this age, I was unsure about working with teens or 20s. The reason I accepted the proposal despite many concerns is not because it is a place where the representative evaluates someone, but also because I want to try something new. The evaluation is the responsibility of the teachers, and I thought I could do it if it were a role that facilitated the approach of the spectators. If last season's manager was a great person who had great success, I am a person with more experiences of failure. Life is not always about success, and there will be people who will drop out, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to share my experiences of failure.
Why do you consider yourself a failed actor?
They are just my own standards. It's not because I'm greedy, but because I'm not that good or successful. That's why you have to work harder and so you have the will to keep going. I hope that one day I, who will perform, and the people who see my performance, will also feel more comfortable. In the future, no one knows what character I will play, what genre I will play, or what kind of actors I will meet, but I want to become an actor that everyone who sees me is comfortable with.
I think it should be a function that children can depend on, not just the function of running the program.
Children are becoming more empathetic. He's pretty and cute, and he looks like the youngest brother or nephew. Children love every time they meet, welcoming me, although unavoidable due to the nature of the survival program, there are times when trainees who are still young enough to fight alone in a fiercely competitive society, have to bear the weight and feel sorry for them. When I see my friends who have doubts about their abilities and struggle against a wall, I reflect on myself, I feel sorry for them and I feel sorry for them. I feel many different emotions. Still, seeing myself gain strength with my children, I think it was a good choice. Personally, it is also a challenge to show a new side of actor Lee Dong Wook.
The first episode aired last week. Whenever I comment on ratings, the most frequent word seems to be "I don't know well." She could feel how carefully he was getting closer.
It has to be because there are experts around. Without realizing it, I got to say things like "I don't know well", "I'm not a singer", "I don't know much about dance". Wouldn't it be convincing for children to approach it with that attitude? I also want to direct the atmosphere a little more gently. However, when I make a comment, I let go of all my thoughts and speak frankly. There are things that I have seen and felt in this industry for 20 years.
Since it is a field that is not drama or film, the realm of the people I know will expand, and I think there will be joy for that.
Yes. It is very interesting to come into contact with a world that I did not know, and there are many interesting and strange things. We give 4-5 days of time to announce and evaluate the mission, and the children do their best to master the dancing and singing. It amazes me to see children doing things that I thought they could never do. Also interesting is the exclusive filming system for music shows and great entertainment shows. When I perform, I spend time experiencing things that I can't touch.
Challengers are friends who are just starting out in a new world. What is the first thing you would like to say to those friends?
After the first contest was recorded, there is a saying that I have a story that I want to tell the children. “I wish I could remember the feelings I felt today for a long time. Make sure you remember the faces of the friends next to you. "Whether good or bad, mistakes or not, you know your stage better than anyone. There will be many emotions when you evaluate yourself, and it must have been the first time you 7 u 8 people formed a team to match the teamwork. The scenario evaluation is a matter for later, and this experience alone is precious and will be a good asset to live in the future, so I hope you keep the feelings you felt on stage and the time you spent a lot of time Now this story may not make a lot of sense, but after a long time, I hope that at least one of the kids will remember this story.
When I see the kids training for their debut, I think back to the time when they debuted 20 years ago.
The first movie was shot in the fall of my junior year in high school, and every day at the time was difficult. There was no manager or stylist, and I took a bus to film with the film crew. There was no one to help me in unfamiliar surroundings. In high school, he was a kid with no social experience, but he had to act and it wasn't easy adjusting to a film set with only strangers. So I was alone too. At that time, the atmosphere on set was very strict. It took almost a month to film a one-act play, so there were many. The film set was scary and lonely. There were times when I got scared and cried, but in that time I realized many things. I worked without a manager for about 3 years like this, and the experience at that time helped me a lot. There was nothing he could do if he didn't do it alone. Whatever the situation, I had to wake up quickly.
When you think about your past, is there a moment that you want to praise more?
That she didn't run away. When I was filming a one-act play, my role was that of a high school rebel, and I had to ride a motorcycle for the shoot, so I learned how to ride a motorcycle from a stunt Hyung. Then I injured my knee so badly that I had a hard time walking, but in the meantime, I was late and had to film a race scene. Even though my knee was sore and the wound was bleeding, I gritted my teeth and ran. I could have said it was painful, but strangely, I couldn't. Endured It was so difficult, but strangely fun. It's amazing. The one-act play aired on November 5, but my birthday is November 6. There are times when the date comes close to something more meaningful and is like a gift.
After doing that for the first time, I have worked hard for almost 20 years. Among them, there are jobs that have received a reaction close to a syndrome, and there are jobs that have only received a cold reaction. It is not easy not to be shaken by such ups and downs.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't shaking. There were times when I winced. Safely. However, from time to time, I naturally learned that it doesn't mean much to be shaken and that popularity is like the ebb and flow of the tide. Like the drama "Goblin", you can get a lot of popularity, and if you do a job that doesn't get good grades, your popularity will also slow down a bit. These cycles repeat and nothing lasts forever. I've been building filmography for almost 20 years, and since I didn't start working with a big plan, there were times when I made unfortunate decisions, but I never went the wrong way. It seems to have been going well so far.
What if there is a thirst for action that has not been quenched during that time?
A lots of. There are too many genres and characters that I have not tried. Until last year, I kept thinking, "What am I good at?" I thought I was looking for it, but starting this year I will seriously try to find it. Now, I try to choose not only the roles that I think I'm good at, but also the roles that I'm not good at. That is why I chose the drama "Strangers From Hell".
"Strangers From Hell" is very different from the works that I have chosen so far. Being new means that it may be an unsafe choice.
You can't just do the rom-com genre. I feel like an actor somewhere between romantic comedy and adult melodrama right now. It seems that melodrama can be done in 10 years, but before that, I want to try something new. Of course, doing something new may or may not lead to good results, but the safe and obvious path is no fun.
What kind of work is like a challenge from the past?
If you watch the work alone, the drama "Sweet Life". The drama "Blade Man" was also a challenge. Is it a silly challenge? "Iron Man" received a lot of criticism. However, while doing the work, I thought a lot about how to express the emotions of the director, the writer, and the other actor (Shin) Se-kyung. Looking back, I wonder why I did it back then and sometimes I wonder if it was a futile challenge. On the other hand, I wonder if someone else would have done this. "Sweet Life" was a job I did when I was 27, and if I ask you to do it again now, I don't think I will. There was also a lot of emotional exhaustion. At the time, I didn't know what to do, so I guess I just jumped on him.
Have you ever imagined the next 20 years?
I want to continue acting, I want to age well. A person with a relaxed mind, not on the outside. I'm not very laid back so I might as well wish it. In 20 years, I will be close to sixty, so I hope it happens naturally.
This year seems to be particularly busy.
After the drama "Touch Your Heart", I took a break for just two weeks. After finishing a few schedules, we started filming "Strangers From Hell." That is good. People wonder if I'm going to do another piece of art, but when that happens, I say this. “If you are left alone, you will grow old. I have to work "(laughs).
I was able to do today's interview thanks to Boy de Chanel in the middle of my busy schedule. Is there a Boy by Chanel product that you use regularly?
I use lip balm every day. I get a lot of questions about how I take care of my lips, so I generously apply Chanel Boy lip balm before going to bed. It is matte and non-greasy, so it is good for men who are not familiar with makeup. The case is also pretty. The Chanel Boy makeup base has a natural coverage and has a sunscreen function, so it is a must on these days when the sun is stronger.
Source: Marie Claire Magazine, Chanel
Translation: Latin Fan Community
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