[Credit to Rayvon for Chinese translation]
English translation by Elsie
http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?nam...11/a1k75102.htm
The Myriad Charms of Ko Soo
Is he Cha Kang Jin, Yohan or Ko Soo? That was Koo Soo with the myriad charms that we met at the photoshoot for Highcut magazine. After the interview, we realized that there are people who speak a lot but with not a single word being heard and there are others who leave a deep impression with just a few words. Ko Soo certainly belongs to the latter. Thus, the outbreak of the “Ko Soo Syndrome”.
This man is flawless.
Day after day, ‘Ko Soo Syndrome’ spreads.
Be infected with this silent yet deadly illness…
'No way… No’ + ‘crude declaration of love’ are the best scenes
“I want to walk in the sun”, so Yohan from “White Night” is now walking in the sun. As Kang Jin in WISFC, Ko Soo is now at the centre of the sun. With his usual intense gaze, he went on to answer each and every question in an unhurried manner. We talked about the song “Hongdoya, Don’t Cry” which he sang to his mom which brought tears to audience’s eyes. He laughed, “I did a lot of practice. Even though I’m not sure why writer Lee wrote in this segment, but since this song is a TROT, I thought it is well worth the effort. As Kang Jin sang the song in such a calm manner, I will give it my best.” Hence, the start of “Ko Soo Syndrome” because of his tranquil and melodious singing.
I was curious to know if the real Ko Soo is a good son too. “Even though not to the extent of singing to my mom, I work hard at being a good son to her. I will thrill her and bring her traveling. Sometimes, out of the blue, I would say, “Mom, let’s go,” then I’ll place her at the backseat of the car and off we go." To the good son Cha Kang Jin, I asked, “Which were the most memorable scenes for you in WISFC?”. “When I shouted, “No way… No!” to MD Park who wanted me to leave Ji Wan. That was the first time I declared war with MD Park in just a single word. Secondly, the ‘crude declaration of love’ segment was not bad too. Shouting at Ji Wan, “Han Ji Wan, who do you think you are!” when professing love to her. My first impression when reading a script is important. Writer Lee Kyung Hee told me to remember the script by heart. So there was no NG for this scene. It was Okay in just one take. Writer Lee also told me that I must use such strong words as, “Who do you think you are!” for that scene."
Acting? Exiting from the part is not important
The Ko Soo who is now ready for the shoot is still the same BACCAS youth (his debut commercial) of yesteryear, whistling and occasionally bursting into laughter during the interview. Maybe because of his sad eyes in “Piano” and “White Night”, I asked him what’s he like in real life. “Me? This is me. What you see is what you get! Because of the dark roles that I play, it will more or less have an effect on me. I had such a problem with “White Night”. I was not able to exit from the role for quite a while. It is not easy to switch from drama to reality.” To live the life of Yohan in “White Night”, Ko Soo had to similarly avoid sunlight and lived his days in darkness. Without any dialogue, but merely body language to portray the role, he was not Ko Soo but Yohan. “To be true to this role, I cannot pretend not knowing Yohan. I need to get close to this sad wretched friend of mine. So it is the right thing to do. Whether I’m able to exit from the part is not important.” Now, with the role of Cha Kang Jin who is such a cool character, it may be a lot easier.
“Slowly immersing into the role, and slowly drawing out from the role… I always do.” Have you thought about doing a bright cheery role? “I think I will, but right now I will still want to do the tough and complex roles. Compared with easier parts, I’d rather do dark, reflective roles.”
I want to voice out my thoughts even though it is not loud
Asked what will 30-something Ko Soo’s future be like? His answer was, “I’d like to know.” He has not given any definite thought to the future. “When I’m 38, I will still work hard as an actor and I will make preparations for my 40’s at the same time. Beyond my 40’s? I have no idea yet. I made my debut as an actor when I was 21 and I started military service when I was 29. I’m going to be 32… Changes within a decade are like a week’s happenings. Now in my 30’s, I will go on living my life diligently with no regrets.” Opposed to searching for an uncertain roadmap, he prefers to proceed with strong conviction. “I always wanted to stay away as I was not sure of how to express myself. So I’m always very careful. I find that I’m still rather immature in the things that I see. Let me see… After trying hard, even if I can’t voice out my thoughts loudly, I will still want to express (my thoughts).”
Ko Soo Syndrome… Should it be allowed to erupt?
From his portrayal as Yohan in “White Night” to Cha Kang Jin in WISFC, Ko Soo takes pleasure in the different roles he plays. Not sure when, but he finds it a great enjoyment. “I find that acting a character is fun. How to present the role and how to present the product is actually very meaningful. Though there are still a lot that I don’t know about, but based on the knowledge that I now have and the acting skills that I have acquired, I am more ambitious now in terms of acting.” Because of acting, he has gradually developed a desire for performing.
“I always seem to feel that I lack something within me. So I work hard at studying, reading, watching movies, traveling etc.” He enjoys backpacking and mountain climbing on his own. He visits the cinema once a day before filming for the drama starts. The genius architect Cha Kang Jin’s charcoal drawing was a hot topic of discussion. Though it was the last piece of completed work, but each and every stroke of the drawing was done painstakingly by him. “I have a variety of interests. I’m curious about a lot of things. So I learn from others…” Not long ago, he indicated that he would like to provide a cure for fans who are suffering from Ko Soo Syndrome. So I asked him if he has a special remedy for it. “There should be a cure for the “syndrome”. But after thinking about it, I believe tender loving care is more important… So just let it erupt. I will present a more dynamic Kang Jin in the drama for everyone. I will spread the “syndrome” to one and all.”
“Who’s that guy?”- I want to be that kind of actor
When asked what are his New Year’s wishes, he hesitated for a while and then told me softly about his aspiration as an actor. “Before the release of “White Night” in November last year and WISFC, I really did have a long break. From 2006, for 4 years… I have just settled down and catching up with my life as an actor. I’m less self-conscious in front of the camera now. My New Year’s wish would be to present a better performance in more projects.”
I asked him what kind of actor he wants to be and he gave me a very unusual answer, “Who does he think he is? What kind of actor that chap wants to be?” Such a strange reply and a refreshing thought! We are confused. “You don’t have to interpret what I think,” laughs Ko Soo.
To Ko Soo, the young man with the bright flashing eyes, may your New Year be as rich and glorious as the snow flakes!
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