[Press conference] "Ambitition, Burden, Age" <Hwajung> Cha Seung Won's 3 keywords
"Hello, I am Cha Seung Won playing the role of Joseon's second king, Gwanghaegun a sad illegitimate King."
He returned to the acting scene with the drama
On April 7th at 2PM in MBC's Sangam Goldenmouse Hall, the press conference of the new Monday-Tuesday historical drama
Recently through the series of ''Three Meals a Day'' Cha Seung Won's character of ''Chajumma'' is being revived. It is no exageration when it is said that his popularity is not just limited to the small screen, dramas and advertisements. There is already anticipation of his role as the illegimate King of the revolutionary generation of Joseon Dynasty.
What did Cha Seung Won say about his popularity and character Kwanghae at the press conference of
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Many dramas and movies already dealt with Prince Gwanghae well known about the facts in history enclosing the Japanese invasion of Korea and artificial restoration.
In the chaotic Korean history Prince Gwanghae tried many times to reform the country, even including those facts, historically he is still being judged extremely.
Therefore
Director Kim Sang Ho disclosed during the press conference that he thinks that Prince Gwanghae dreamed of a revolutionary army. Prince Gwanghae is the one who fought during the Japanese invasion of Korea when even everyone was fleeing. So based on that fact, in
So how did Cha Seung Won present Gwanghae at the press conference?
"In general, as an actor you wish to get good evaluations. However the most concerning problem is that of how is the performance going to be judged. "
Depending on whether the viewers will accept it the person is different. Being indulged in agony depending on the actors' acting the viewers will interpret him differently as a 'keen person', a 'greedy person', or a 'pessimistic person'. Thus Cha Seung Won's answer was to stick to the basics and do your best as an actor.
"The writers tried their best to create this character for me. Even with my greatest imagination, I couldn't picture myself immersing into that character. (how this role is different from what he usually does) The director said he has no intention to change the exisiting history but wants to add more variation and I will try my best in acting to stay faithful to the script."
인기와 부담감, 그리고 배우로 돌아온 그의 자세는?
[1st Keyword : Ambition]
Whitout fail on this day many questions were asked. Especially about Cha Seung Won who is really active in promotions such as advertisements, variety shows and dramas it is said that he has great ambition. When the question 'What is your greatest ambition at the moment?' was asked all cameras were only focused on him.
"My greatest ambition is for
[2nd Keyword: Burden]
It's common knowledge that with gaining a lot of attention comes many burdens. At the peak of his popularity the question "Juniors who are aspiring to be stars are an encourangement but also can become a burden, right?" He simply nodded to that question.
"Of course it's a burden. This morning I met Kim Woo Bin and everytime I'm reminded that it's some kind of a burden. But as I already mentioned rather than trying to plan it this or that way, being seen as a person who tries to do their best earns oneself positive recognition."
"Furthermore the thought of doing it for someone else is becoming a burden. The day before I worried a lot but now there are many people who give me strength and together we can make a positive outcome."
[3rd Keyword: Age]
TV dramas are getting "younger". The growing trend shows that young actors are taking the leading roles and
"(Like previously mentioned) My secret to keep up with the young actors even with being in my 40s is? To be honest I don't know. But I want to thank the writers. (laughs)"
''Talking about my age~~I'm still filming gaming commercials. It being my number one priority, I'm not necessarily the 'actor Cha Seung Won' image that has been created for me. That doesn't mean that I'm special but it's need to be seen from another point of view and time."
"Whenever I thought that I'm kind of old, the problem of making more or less of an appeareance as the main lead has vanished as I personally wish to play important roles later."
Besides that, there was also a short Q&A session.
Q. You grew out your beard, are you going to have a real beard in
A. Yes. The beard that is seen on Prince Gwanghae is my real beard.
Q. In
A. They cooked for me sometimes when we went abroad. But there were few times where there was really nothing to eat. Now there are a lot of things I need to do! (laughs)
Q. I heard that filming for historical dramas is really exhausting during summer and winter, how do you take care of your health?
A. I'm done for when summer comes. In winter I sometimes get to go hiking but....(laughs)
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