December 13, 2013

[Trans] Magazine M vol. 38 - Taecyeon



The still hidden man’s scent.

Marriage Blue Ok Taecyeon



Actor Ok Taecyeon (25)’s self, when he acts and when he pulls off masculinity and tough image with 2PM members on the stage, are quite different. 



Acting as a pure man in drama “Cinderella’s Step Sister” (2010, KBS2) and “Dream High” (2011, KBS2),



And acting as a youthful detective lead role while showing off romantic sense as well in the recently ended drama “Who Are You” (tvN). 



It’s also different from his role in his first movie “Marriage Blue” (Released on 21st November, Director Hong Jiyoung). 



Taecyeon, in the film which talks about the stories of the 4th people before their upcoming marriage, acted as a star chef, Weoncheol, who had been together in a 7 years relationship with Somi (Lee Yeonhee) and couldn’t rather tie her shaky heart because of his love.



One who hit the 6 points out 10 points for his acting in his first movie, Taecyeon even composed and wrote lyric for the movie’s theme song.



Q: The reason you want to take the role, Weoncheol



A: I read the scenario and I felt like reading one part of an interesting novel.



So there’s a realistic content of story like this about marriage. With that, I thought of it as an interesting thing. The thing I like the most is Weoncheol’s last choice.



Q: Is there a similarity between you and Weoncheol



A: We’re similar. We’re both perky, and also can’t express ourselves well.



I can’t say words about love either it’s to a girlfriend or family, even to fans. I felt the chemistry with Weoncheol. 



Q: Amongst the four couples, as you’re the only one with the love triangle you only get a small amout. Isn’t that a pity.



A: I don’t feel greed for a bigger part. I also thought that if Weoncheol got bigger part, the movie flow couldn’t be helped.



Being a singer from 2PM, I know group members’ teamwork and harmony are important things. It also applies to acting.



Q: While you’re filming this film as you’re going back and forth to drama “Who Are You” filming though.



A: I directly went down with the drama the day after. I was greatly burdened. It’s because Weoncheol’s and Geonwoo’s character are so different.



But, I have came to try enjoying the process of singer Taecyeon being Weoncheol in the film and Geonwoo in the drama.



I also learned about each of them’s different cases. Because of the burden to try hard, I thought of “self-destruction can’t happen.” 



Q: What kind of change do you give to each character
A: For the acting, it’s to maximise one of my part.



I worked hard to show a self-respected image in “Marriage Blue” while doing smirks and acting a cheerful character in “Who Are You”



Though I also heard someone pointing out that my acting was awkward





Q: Is there any occassion you regret while filming “Marriage Blue”



A: I think it’s filmed too overflown. The character itself is like that but even so, it’s a regret that the character isn’t calm. 



Q: What did you prepare for the character Weoncheol



A: I gathered stories from people who have been dating for a long time. I heard a lot of story in which because people are too comfortable with their lovers, they become like a family.



I also heard the story in which their expression of love don’t actually reach their loved ones. It’s just a part of life. 



Q: Awhile of that, you acted as a chef though, are you good at cooking



A: I’m good. I sometimes cook for my parents and the members. Our members like Ddeokbokki (spicy rice cake) and Kimchi-bokkeumbab (Kimchi fried rice).



I heard a saying that I’m not that bad at mastering it. On the contrary, I don’t have any confidence in washing the dishes. If I receive any love, I’ll have do either cooking or doing the dish (Laugh)



Q: For this movie, you lost weight of 10 kg.



A: I thought that busted muscles don’t fit a chef. I stopped weight training for 3 months and only did aerobic workout. I also reduced my food.



Q: The members will see that effort of yours visually.



A: I had already received “Ok Taecyeon is tough” remark when I was called ‘Jjit-Taecyeon’. At that time, I was toughly developing abs. This time I’m losing weight, the members are like “you’re doing it again, huh”



Q: How was the acting atmosphere with your partner, Lee Yeonhee



A: I knew she has a particular character but she’s open-minded. She has the charm to give a sense of comfort to her opponent. Because we’re at the same age, we became friends.



That’s why we can act with each other comfortably. I’m happy to hear Yeonhee being called as my partner. Isn’t she pretty? (Laugh)



Q: What do you think of Weoncheol’s line “Are you living with fun? You’re living with companionship right” 



A: I agree. When I get married, I think I’ll decide on a person I have known for a long time, one I already know what kind of a person she is.



It’s not only about power of love and a bump in marriage doesn’t determine the character of the marriage itself. And again, a long relationship isn’t only companionship and fairness but isn’t it because of love that it exists.



Q: Amidst of that, are you able to understand the problem Somi experienced on Weoncheol whom she had long dated



A: I do. When people get married on the condition out of love, won’t it be unhappy. Even if I were Somi, I would have been like that as well.



Q: In the end how did you interpret Weoncheol’s feeling



A: Although I think Weoncheol acted differently just before he’s going to marry Somi, I figured out later that it’s not like that. Seeing from the people who have been long dating whom I listened from, it’s rather easier for them to break up.



Q: Seems like it will be good if Weoncheol’s inner pain were revealed a bit more



A: The director’s intention is not to make Somi into a bad woman. If Weoncheol were suffering, Somi would be as if she’s chasing after happiness, won’t it make her a bad woman.



It’s not a movie that only grasps Somi and Weoncheol’s episode. 



Q: Be it a date or marriage, I think the important thing is not to feel boredom.



A: I think it’s the most dangerous if we get so comfortable with each other. It feels like you don’t need to do surprise event as your partner is always prepared for getting surprised with something.



And you also surely have to deliver your sincerity. Rather than balloons or flying doves, it’s even more important to know what the woman wants.



Q: Is there a failure point of not so good date expressed.


A: I heard a point of being bored. Eventhough they tried hard, they can’t be boyfriends who make things interesting. Ah, suddenly it’s sad.


Q: Did the thought of ‘because of that experience, I will try hard to change’ ever show up?



A: Even I don’t know a bit, I don’t have the thought of ‘I have to change completely’. A woman who likes this current side of me will appear someday.



Q: Do you have a similar part with Somi who was in a flows of character being fascinated by a new man



A: It’s a good thing for the old ladies? The old ladies will like it as my character is bright one.



Even so it’s awkward in front of the young ladies. Playing around anyone while making jokes flows of chekiness, it’s embarassing. 



Q: With that seems like you’re able to act complexedly



A: I’m nervous in front of female partners. Since young, I’m not that good in front of females. I never made a move on the girl I like in school days.



Although I have a bright character, I’m on the timid side. While I’m acting I’m not that nervous though, but again because of the female partner I become nervous.



Relievingly I did it comfortably with senior So E-hyun and Lee Yeonhee. I encountered many complexion, but I believe I’ll be able to overcome it someday. 



Q: While you’re in the middle of showing your lovey dovey side with Somi, the thing you surely want to do with your lover next time



A: While cooking and hugging, and feeding food, and chatting, I surely want to do those.



Q: Does your opinion about marriage change after filming this movie



A: Before, I surely wanted to get married. After filming a realistic movie of marriage, I became more deperate.



In the film, I got to the point of being able to overcome the realistic problems, I surely want to meet the person I love. 



Q: What kind of propose do you want to do



A: I want to do a propose at Marcopolo Square in Venice, Italy.



After negotiating with a quartet group, I want to play the song both of us like at the Square corner.



When my lover says “Oh? This is the song we like though” I will do a surprise propose. Although I’ve never gone to Venice, I’ve imagined it.



Q: When do you want to get married



A: I want to get married at early 30 at most. Although I think it will be sad if I don’t know what to talk with my kids when they’re born as there’s a really 3 generation gap.



Q: You said before that in order to be out of the “beastly idol” image, you chose the acting role.



A: It’s for not being limited to one image only. I don’t want my image in acting followed my image on stage.



Although I’ll be able to act a tough man charater, I think I want to try different genres and characters. 


Q: Amongst 2PM members, Junho received a good feedback for “Cold Eyes” Is it a stimulant for you



A: Of course. Even on the stage, in front of the camera, it’s a mutual competition. Another member, Chansung, will also make appearance in the film “Red Carpet.”



Q: A director you want to try working with



A: Anyway if we talk about my wishlist, it’s director Bong Junho. His movie is always new. It’s a thing needed in entertainment, and I think he’s a good director at it.



Q: What was the teenager Ok Taecyeon’s worry.



A: Future plan? I’m doing activities amidst the anxiety of the possibility to fall down in one moment. As you see we’re a group, it’s not about if one person does good then it will be all good. 



External skill also gives influence to either a success or a failure. I actually saw many of that case around me.



“I wouldn’t succeed in whether music, drama, or film everytime. It’s a fight of chance.” I always worry about what I should do to increase my chances. 


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