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[May-2011] Arena Homme (63th issue)
* Translator wishes to be anonymous *
I am Gong Yoo
When he asked if he's currently satisfied, Gong Yoo did not answer for a while. Then he said that speed used to be important, but now direction is important. And he said that he did not choose the movie simply because he wanted to show off.
When I asked people about Gong Yoo, they still remember him as Choi Han-Kyul in <Coffee Prince> or Han Gi-Joon in <Finding Mr. Destiny>; or, a scene from an exotic coffee advertisement, that is, the images of Gong Yoo mostly stay within a category of a romantic, sweet and cute man. From several interview articles and old fans comments, however, I have found a pretty good number of serious and insightful lines. But what has made his true potentials unknown? Its because no one has asked him, Who are you? In other words, we have known nothing or almost nothing about Gong Yoo so far. We just imagined a he from his images. Is this interview different? No, unfortunately, its not much difference. Only little aspects of him came to me in that short period of time. Nevertheless, its good that I can expect him to let me know more as time goes by.
I heard that you are making a film now.
I am filming a movie adapted from the novel <Dogani> written by Gong Ji-Young. I tend to read more essays and prose than novels before. When I had more free time in the military, I read lots of books without making any specific preference. When I was a sergeant, my commanding officer recommended this book to me. He said, This is suitable for Sgt. Gong, what aspects of myself made him think so? I was curious, and started to read it. Just like any others, its gloomy and dark and I was unconsciously in...
Are you stubborn?
Every actor is stubborn. And I think an actor should be stubborn.
You seem to be a highly principled person.
No, it shouldnt be so. (laughter) I am also flexible.
I am saying that you look so principled at work.
Of course, I am principled at work. I want to act according to my conviction. I always appreciate my work as an actor just like everybody else.
Are you satisfied with your current life?
Believe it or not, even after ten years of my career, its still hard. I have something inflexible within myself though. Since I cannot share this with others, I feel uncomfortable within myself. Like everyone else, I must heal to live; and, for me,... that is acting. If I am satisfied, its not because my acting is good, but because I feel extreme happiness when I stand in front of cameras. I would probably quit acting if that feeling vanished. I am satisfied and fortunate that I still have fun and feel great in front of cameras, not because of people like me after they watch many dramas and movies and I became a celebrity. I am satisfied with my works, overcoming the crisis of getting stiff, bored, and meaningless.
I wonder what your favorite moment of the day is.
In fact, although I chose <Dogani> without hesitation, Ive been thinking a lot how to interpret it. Of course, I have more fun than anything else because I am doing what I want. So, I like the moment when I thought I did well, coming home alone while monitoring and making certain that my acting was well done as intended, filming a whole night, recalling what I have done during the day..
You seem to be a sensitive person worried about this and that. It must be hard for you.
As a matter of fact, I only think of the movie while I am filming, nothing else. Particularly, this movie has lots of dark, heavy and sinking moments. Therefore, I am uneasy with people in noisy places laughing and talking during production. Besides, I hope people who watch this movie will feel the same way as I do. I hope people with similar thinking watch this movie made by people with similar thoughts feel something about it together, regardless of any box office success. I did not choose this movie to show off, or to become, say, a character actor. I hope people feel its pain in their heart. I hope we look back as if we are all sinners. I am, too. As I was filming the movie, I felt it. I hope moviegoers can feel it, too.
What is important in life, what can be said about conviction?
Minimum conscience? Minimum courtesy, perhaps that may be related to purity. In social life we tell lies, become opportunistic, and follow our groups decisions, but I do not like people overusing their brains. I feel uncomfortable when I saw opportunistic people anxious about what, how, and where to follow. I think that genuine communication is possible only if people meet each other without pretense.
You dont seem to like Age-ism or authoritative attitudes.
It is okay to grow old. In my twenties I had a longing for my thirties, and when I was in my thirties, people just acknowledged me. I was acknowledged by my age, not by my competence. I dont like that. I like fully competent people. I have a longing for it, and so I, myself, do not want to walk over younger actors in this community. I want to see as they are without authoritative attitudes. I have always been inspired by them and think they are cool.
Dont you have any role model?
No. I used to have one, but as I grow older, I think I must be a pioneer. I feel lonely as my self-consciousness grew stronger. If I have done a good job so far, I think I am willing to go forward without destroying this foundation. Putting down my roots, I like to grow thick branches with diverse and open thoughts. Its about time I want to keep my trunk from shaking in the wind. Therefore, I want to grow old nicely. I dont want to be ugly, I think that speed used to be important, but now direction is important. Slowly, with time to have fun, I want to grow old nicely.
Are you saying that you want to be a good grown-up?
Its similar. I hope to grow into a good man. I am not sure how much I could accomplish, even though its important to be an actor, my life as
a person comes first. To become a good man is to become a good actor, isnt it? It sounds idealistic, or I want too much, but I hope that people see me as a person, before an actor. My life as an actor is only shown in front of cameras. Moreover, the spectrum of my acting will also be enriched when my life is flourished. I am working hard to accomplish this now. Cr. Angelie @ YOOHouse Soompi และ ผู้ที่ประสงค์ไม่ออกนามที่แปลเป็นภาษาอังกฤษ
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