Introducing today's guest The actor who excites our curiosity and makes us soak into him - Our irreplaceable actor, Koo Kyo-hwan is here!
- It's great to see you! Nice to meet you I very much enjoyed your series <D.P.> Ho-yul, I looked forward to seeing you Aww - I'm glad to meet you
- You too There's the news to celebrate You won the Popular Star Award
at the Blue Dragon Film Awards - You seemed very glad
- You made a great ceremony That happy moment "Koo Kyo-hwan"! [Jae Suk] Your cheerful reaction
and hilarious speech got famous Some people left comments like,
"His reaction itself deserves another award" "His attitude turns his Popular Award into
the Best Award... I love him" "His reaction even makes me happy" Hello "Why does he react like his dad LOL" I knew that my team from
<Escape from Mogadishu> loves me but I didn't expect them
to express their love here! Yes, thank you "This looks like
the Son Koo Kyo-hwan with his parents" Is that the end? Fighting(?) How was it? I was very glad! When I film the movie, I film the movie
as if I asked it out on a date - Like proposing to someone?
- Yes I acted as if I'd been writing a letter, And now, I got a response from it Do you have any role models as an actor? Bill Murray Oh, Bill Murray? - From <Ghostbusters>?
- Yes, that is correct (Bill Murray: the legendary American actor,
from <Ghostbusters>, <Groundhog Day>) Could you name one more person? Uh-uh... There are too many (Thinking in Process) Wait a minute... Who...do I want to say? May we just go with Bill Murray, please? - Oh, I asked because you said there are many
- Yes, yes I did May I ask your MBTI personality type? I've heard that it's INFP... - "INFP"
- Yes, "INFP" Ah, so you are introvert I forgot to tell you why I chose Bill Murray - Bill Murray!
- Right, you haven't So do you want to talk about Bill Murray, now? Oh, so I... I love the actors with their own sign That's why I like both of you, too! - Do we have... our own signature?
- Yes, I mean... Even from the first episode,
you two's characters will have their own narrative - I like Bill Murray, for the same reason
(Satisfied Jae Suk) - This is your first time seeing Jae Suk, right?
- Yes How was his first impression? He's still the same - Because I knew him beforehand
- Yes, through a TV "Still the same" (Is this how to have a crush on Kyo-hwan?) - You too
- Oh, am I? I'm good right now Good for what? The fact that here I am (The Day to Soak into Koo Kyo-hwan..) "Where have you been, Kyo-hwan?" People wonder, because <Peninsula>, <Escape from Mogadishu>,
<Kingdom: Ashin of the North> and <D.P.> These four works all made a hit in a row (a.k.a. Koo Kyo-hwan's Military Tetralogy Series) You've been so popular these days Am I right? Yes [Jae Suk] Ah, so you knew it
[Kyo-hwan] I'm sorry, I zoned out for a moment Winning the Popular Award made me so happy Well, Popular Award goes to someone popular Not everyone can get it I think Kyo-hwan made
the second half of the year - It was all about Koo Kyo-hwan
- He took over it Also among the actors, like Lee Jong-suk,
Ryu Joon Yeol, Ryu Deok-Hwan and Son Suk Ku They all mentioned
how much they love your acting Plus, Lee Jehoon at the Blue Dragon FA, He said he would like to
work with you in the future "The actor, Koo Kyo-hwan" "I very much hope to act together!" How do you feel? It is novel People who... Who I used to watch on the screen Now they know me too, so it feels nice - I guess so
- It's a great thing I see When was your first time
showing your acting to others? For the first time... My class president election How come the election is acting? Oh, because it also required me to share my feelings I tried my best I usually did it for the second semester Because I had to build up my character for the first half The second semester
was the time for my self-promotion I might be better for the first semester's president - And you are the second semester's
- I was! "E-type" usually goes for the first half "I-type" doesn't go first We rather go slowly A lot of people think the movie <Peninsula> as your first commercial film But you actually debuted through
<Castaway on the Moon> Yes - You were the Utilities Man
- You're right! The man who spoke to Jung Jae-young "Sir, you shouldn't be here!" That was me - Ah, so you were the one
- Yes "Who are you?" "Sir, who are you?" "You shouldn't be here" Alright? I guess you won't experience this anymore, but "Scarlett Kyo-hwansson" - "I will spread my name around the world someday"
- Ah yes, I wrote that "Koo Ko-hwan! I enjoyed your film so much"
(Ko-hwan indicates "testicle" in Korean) - Someone replied back on 2014, March 31st
- Yes "Koo Ko-hwan" Have you named yourself? Yes, this is... My nickname "Scarlett Kyo-hwansson" Also "Lindsay Kyo-hwan" At that time - They were so gorgeous, I mean still they are
- "Lindsay Kyo-hwan" As much as "Lindsay Kyo-hwan",
your fan club has an interesting name, too They named it "Yeongsujeung"
(meaning "receipt" in Korean) Because you need a receipt to exchange!
(Kyo-hwan means "exchange" in Korean) You and they are inseparable That is why they called "Yeongsujeong" Recently you posted a photo of one coffee truck - Was that from your fans?
- Yes, it was You were sitting in the passenger seat
(Looks like he got the truck, instead of drinks) My first coffee truck Ah, your first coffee truck (It's my first time/ Thank you/ I'll never forget)
(I'll never forget, even its plate numbers) You said you will remember its numbers, too Do you? Yes, I typed it on my phone How did you feel? It was tasty Tasty, yes His thought on his first coffee truck: "TASTY" (He also guided people with a light stick) (Drive-through...?) (What a worthy coffee truck♡) You are also famous for
"100% realistic boyfriend material pictures" (Hyperrealism is the word for him...) I posted them by myself (Kyo-hwan's odd artistic moment) Where did you take it? I took it at the filming place of <Maggie> Isn't the second one so funny? The second one... I took it over there! I used to live across the road - Oh, across this road?
- Yes, so... - So I was very excited to come down here
- Since here is your familiar place And the dumpling? I was giving it to the person,
and the man took a picture There is another series called
"Growing close then growing apart again series" - You know this, right?
- Yes, I've heard of it, too Okay, so growing closer first... (Step 1. Growing Close) (Step 2. Growing Apart a bit) (Step 3. Growing Close again) (Step 4. Growing Apart a lot) (Step 5. Growing Close a lot) (Step 6. Stepping Back...) (Step 7. Three Steps Forward) (Step 8. Growing Apart FOREVER) I love this series so much Among your numerous charms, Many people love your voice Your voice somehow attracts people Does it? I'm embarrassed because
Usually, people can't hear their own voice After filming, there is the time for post-sync recording - When I listen to my record...
- Is it embarrassing? It is like hearing a pager's voice box I want to re-record my voice over and over My first time learning how to act
was a bit tough Oh, why was that? Well, I altered my voice - Ah, when you were acting
- Yes I made up the sound and voice Then speaking itself became so complicating One day, I just... I tried to act with my real voice - Did it work?
- Yes, that was the day I received many compliments I thought
"I might be okay to continue this..." This year, one of your works <D.P.>
has been mostly mentioned by people I've heard your role "Han Ho-yeol"
is not from the original story You're right, he is not from the webtoon - He isn't?
- No That's why I have never read the webtoon Since he isn't from the original story I was able to interpret the character more flexibly - It was an advantage
- Yes I enjoy differentiating my acting by each take If there are four takes Within bounds,
I would try four different versions Because the character, He might not just react in one way "He could've reacted in this way" "Or, he could've reacted like this" I always try to be open and flexible "Ah, this is it!" I should never have that kind of certitude Your father has run a photo studio
in Bangbae-dong, for 30 years Yes, now it has been more than 30 years Is it a typical studio
that we can see in any local area? Yes, you are right! All of my ID pictures were taken by my father Each picture looks different, of course But I guess all of them are capturing
my best feature from his point of view Looking at those pictures
makes me feel fond of him - Wow, since when you were young
- Yes I would feel the same way According to your school report,
you were the student who loved to make others laugh Yes! I've loved to make others laugh, or cry I've always wanted to
transfer many emotions to people - Perhaps that is why I became an actor
- I guess so, too Considering how you usually act in works I can tell that you have your own world If we get closer,
I might be able to see your various sides Ah, of course! How long does it take
to get close with you, Kyo-hwan? Climbing a mountain together is helpful For example, if we film something together... What genre of music do you listen to? Me? Ballad Oh, do you love ballads? Is there any song
that helped you out? <Uptown Girl>..? (You just said you love "ballad", Kyo-hwan!) He is so unpredictable ♪ Annie, do you know ♪
(♪ Koo Kyo-hwan Ver. <Annie> ♪) ♪ That I love you ♪ - Am I too low?
- No, you are just fine ♪ If you do, you've been bad ♪ ♪ You tantalized me so much ♪ He might be able to play a musical, too ♪ Annie, are you listening to this song ♪ ♪ You are the Annie ♪ ♪ My heart untold ♪ ♪ I'm gonna say it out ♪ ♪ Hey, you foolish ♪ Argh, help! (Jae Suk is so happy to watch him) ♪ I am loving you ♪ You are doing great! ♪ You were my comfort ♪ ♪ The one who stopped my pain ♪ ♪ The one who made me smile again is you ♪ ♪ I wanna feel ♪ ♪ The love that you can give me ♪ ♪ I'm doing nothing but just praying ♪ ♪ I hope you can understand it ♪ ♪ If you can come to me ♪ (Jae Suk is so into it)
♪ For a long, long time ♪ ♪ I will requite ♪ ♪ Oh, Annie ♪ (Jae Suk now joined "Yeongsujeung") "Now I feel a bit relief" ♪ I've been waiting for this so long ♪ ♪ Here, in front of me ♪ ♪ I don't see you, Annie ♪ ♪ But I love how I said it out ♪ - Wow, you led them to say "Bravo"!
- It was a definite Bravo - You are such a singer!
- I feel dizzy now - That was so clear and sincere
- I agree By the way,
did you go to the Seoul Institute of the Arts? Ah, yes I did (Alumni United) What was your major? - I studied filmmaking
- Ah, filmmaking And my major was acting studies Which year did you enter? - It was 2003
- 2003 - Oh, then you were a bit late
- Yes, I got in on the third trial Did you transfer or...? No Passed on the third trial Ah, you took three years to get in He said it before He said he didn't transfer Unwavering! No transfer, "unwavering" Like people at Noryangjin I dreamed to be a screen actor So I kept trying for the SIA filmmaking major From there, I learned that
a film is not the preserve of actors The course itself covered various parts So when I was graduating I was hoping to be a director instead But I guess people keep changing their mind As you can see, I am playing as an actor now I would like to mention
how you've been known as "the idol of independent films" You acted for more than 20 independent films Directing, scriptwriting, and acting You've been known for every part of it (Koo Kyo-hwan has been active in directing, writing
and acting for numerous independent films until now) (He is running the YouTube Channel with Director Lee Ok Seop) I wanted to meet the audience I desired to share something with them Then, this thought came into my mind first:
"Let's own the story" "Let's make a story that I would love to see,
and show it to the audience!" That's how I became a director The story doesn't have to be
enormous nor fancy to meet the audience We are living in the time
that allows us to make a film on our phone So I asked my good friends and colleagues
right away, and started to film it I've filmed them in a constant Also kept knocking on film festivals My first visit to the festival,
that was such an experience! I didn't watch the film,
instead, I kept looking at the audience It was like a blind date to me "Would they like it?" Watching a scene
at the lighted off theatre, That is something very exciting thing to do I would like to listen to their thoughts I believe that's my ultimate reason Three films which you directed
as well as starred for won the awards at the festival Especially, the film <Where is my DVD?> (Koo Kyo-hwan is the director, scriptwriter,
costume designer, visual arts director, and editor for it) (The film is described as a great back-patting portrait
for the film industry's younger generation) You won the Busan Cinephile Award, at the 2014 BISFF And you also won
the Best Film in The King of Comedy at the 2014 MSFF - It sounds so remarkable
- Thank you In fact, you didn't pop up all of a sudden You have been working in various fields, and building up your own strength for a long time "Rome was not built in a day"
