Always look on the light side of life
There’s something you’ve forgotten
And that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing
Don’t be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle, that’s the thing
— Monty Python from “Always look at the bright side of life”
Take a fresh perspective in 2021
I wonder how many sisters out there know of Monty Python, a British satirical comedy troupe whose influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music. They created, wrote and performed their own works stretching from television to touring stage shows, films, albums, books and musicals and were a phenomena so well known around the world from the end of the 1960s and cutting across many decades even into the 2000s.
I am not a fan, because while some of their works were humorous, often times, I find they can be rather crude, bordering on offensive. However, I find how they created their own success in life quite inspiring. From nothing to something, and always looking at the bright side of life, and looking at the dark with a sense of humor.
Always look at the bright side of life
Sisters who have followed ParkSihooSsi.com will know that every year, I take stock on how the year and life has panned out where they relate to our Oppa Park Sihoo-ssi. And also share what I think should be done in the new year. What he does will have implications on our own website ParkSihooSsi.com.
Like what the Pythons sang, I would sum it to say, whatever the new year brings, always look at the bright side of life. Never let things get you down, do what is right and take things in your stride whatever may come your way.
For Oppa Park Sihoo-ssi, the year 2020 started with a bang as he celebrated it with his fans in Tokyo, Japan. His “Happy New Year, Happy Box” event brought those who attended incredible joy. Firstly, having the chance to meet him again in person, and then being wowed by his “Bad Guy” dance. But what made us jump for joy was his announcing his new historical drama!
Wrapping up 2020 happy moments
That was the only opportunity we got to see our Oppa face-to-face last year. The other was his virtual “Romantic Date” in November 2020. Yes, no doubt it is online, but look at the bright side. At least we got to see him and online is a good platform allowing international fans, who live far away to take part. It was a start and a learning experience for improvements in future. It also opened up a new avenue for interaction with Park Sihoo-ssi, one which could set the stage for 2021 and beyond, especially when the coronavirus is expected to stay for a while.
During the filming of “Wind, Cloud and Rain”, our lives were bright and beautiful despite the dreadful coronavirus, and with it the social distancing. Park Sihoo-ssi kept our spirits up by sharing sights and sounds of him on his social media accounts.
He is totally good for the soul!
“Wind, Cloud and Rain” proved to be a big draw, hitting strong national audience ratings in Korea and emerging at the 13th spot among the dramas with the highest ratings in 2020. A good achievement for a paid TV channel and competing with the big boys of free-to-air channels. It also garnered No. 1 spot on the Video-On-Demand VOD in South Korea charts during the time it went on air, practically from start to finish. Not only that, its right to air was sold to KNTV in the coveted Japan market within days of its Korean premiere.
Last year also saw several of Oppa’s dramas hit the Netflix circuit in different territories. “Lovely Horribly”, “Babel”, “My Golden Life”, “Confession of Murder” and “Wind, Cloud and Rain”. I hope more of his dramas will be released on the popular Netflix platform in more territories in 2021. His works are gems that should be shared on the world stage and not kept hidden, in a few selected markets!
Hopefully more of Park Sihoo-ssi’s drama gems will make more audience happy
In 2020, when the coronavirus brought with it its severe blow and uncertainties, our fighting spirits kept us going. So in this year, 2021, when we have got used to, or as much as we can get used to, this new normal, we should look on the bright side of life. Like Monty Python said, when life is feeling rotten, don’t forget to laugh, and smile and dance and sing. Stay positive! And most important, if you need a listening ear, I am sure our sisters at ParkSihooSsi.com will be willing to listen.
Take a leaf from our Oppa Park Sihoo-ssi. He has kept and is keeping a healthy and busy lifestyle. It is likely not just about golf even though he plays almost everyday. I am sure he is working too, planning what to do in 2021 and even beyond and looking at life on the bright side.
A murder mystery – a new challenge for 2021?
We can already see a silver lining on the horizon in 2021, at least where Park Sihoo-ssi is concerned. Oppa has shared that he has signed on the dotted line for a new project. A piece of work which he has never done before. Another work that will allow our Oppa to thrive. Undoubtedly, there will be challenges ahead as the cases of coronavirus in South Korea, particularly Seoul is rising and currently there are restrictions on gatherings of more than 5.
That means, no filming since a large crew is needed, until such time the situation improves. I am sure our Oppa is not disheartened. If his character holds true like he has shown in the past, he should be reviewing his script and working on perfecting his character, on top of other plans he may have.
No doubt, 2021 will be another challenging year. Let us continue to stay positive and always look at the bright side of life!
Fighting Oppa Park Sihoo-ssi and our dear sisters at ParkSihooSsi.com! ❤️
Youtube Video – Park Sihoo “Wrapping Up 2020 by ParkSihooSsi.com”, 31 December 2020
https://youtu.be/FFV9QQDJqPk
总是看生活的美好一面
“总是看着生活的美好一面，
始终往好的一面看待生活。
如果生活看起来很烂，
你忘了什么？
那就是开怀大笑，微笑，跳舞，歌唱。
当你觉得不好受
别傻了
收起你的嘴唇，吹口哨，就是这样……”
—“总是看着生活的美好一面”来自Monty Python
不知道有多少姐妹们认识蒙蒂·蟒蛇（Monty Python），有名的英国讽刺喜剧团，其对喜剧的影响可以与披头士乐队对音乐的影响相比。从电视到巡回演出，电影，专辑，书籍和音乐剧，他们创作和表演自己的作品，从1960年代末开始，在世界范围内广为人知，并持续了数十年，甚至在2000年代。
我并非是粉丝，因为虽然觉得他们的某些作品很幽默，但很多大时候认为作品粗糙和不雅。但是，我觉得他们如何在生活中创造自己的成功颇有启发性。从无到有，总是看着生活的美好一面，或是如果是黑暗的内容，会带出幽默感。
Youtube Video – Monty Python “Always look on the bright side of life”
https://youtu.be/X_-q9xeOgG4
多年跟随ParkSihooSsi.com的姐妹们会知道，我每年都会评估偶吧施厚君那年的生活和发展。 在新的一年分享他应该做些什么。 因为这会影响ParkSihooSsi.com网站本身的操作和发展。
就像Python所唱的歌一样，我可以概括地说，无论一年带来些什么，总是将目光投向生活的美好一面。 永远不要为事情沮丧，做对的事情，步步为营。
对于偶吧Oppa 施厚君来说，2020年的开始是很好的，当时他在日本东京与粉丝们一起庆祝开年。他的“新年盒”活动给参加的姐妹们带来了极大的欢乐。首先，有机会再次见到他本人，然后被他的“坏家伙Bad Guy”舞惊呆了。但是让我们高兴的是他宣布了参演新的古装历史剧！
那是去年我们唯一一次和偶吧Oppa面对面的相聚。另一个活动是他在2020年11月的”在线浪漫的约会”。在不能见面的情况下，请往好的一面看，至少有机会在网上见到他。网上活动是一个很好的平台，可以让国际粉丝们也有机会参加，尽管这次不太很多参加者。这是一个开始，也是未来改进的学习经验，给施厚君与粉丝互动开辟了一个新途径。这可能为2021年及以后奠定基础，特别是如果冠状病毒可能会持续一段时间。
Challenges create new avenues for development – virtual!
在拍摄“风，云和雨”期间，尽管冠状病毒令人恐惧，要保持社交距离，我们的生活还是过得美好。 因为施厚君通过社交媒体平台，经常分享他的视频，给我们精神上带来振奋。
事实证明，“风，云和雨”吸引了许多观众和好评。在韩国获得了不错的全国收视率，并在2020年收视率最高的韩国电视剧中排名第13位。 在免费电视频道的大佬中，付费电视频道取得这等成绩，是非常不错了。 从头到尾，在电视剧播出时期，韩国视频点播VOD榜上也排名第一。 不仅如此，在韩国首映后的几天内播放权就卖到日本市场，由KNTV买下了广播权。
去年，偶吧Oppa的几部作品也在不同地区的网飞Netflix巡回演出。 “可爱恐惧”，“通天塔”，“我黄金光辉的人生”，“我是杀人犯”和“风，云和雨”在不同地区播放。 希望在2021年，他的更多作品在流行网飞Netflix平台的更多地区播放。他的作品都是宝石，应该在世界平台上共享，而不是隐藏在某些选定的市场里！
2020年，当冠状病毒带来了严重的打击和不确定性时，我们的斗志让我们继续前进。因此，在2021年这一年，当我们习惯或尽可能适应这种新的常态时，应该往生活的美好一面看。就如Monty Python所说，当生活过得糟糕时，别忘了开怀大笑，微笑，跳舞和歌唱。请务必保持乐观！最重要的是，如果需要有人分担忧愁时，相信ParkSihooSsi.com的姐妹们会乐意聆听。
Cast away the doubts and lift up your life
从偶吧Oppa 施厚君那里学习，一定要保持健康，过忙碌的生活。虽然他几乎每天都打高尔夫，但相信他也在努力为2021年和未来做规划，并往好一面进行。
我们已经看到在2021年的一线希望，至少涉及施厚君。 偶吧Oppa分享了他已经签约了新项目。是他从未尝试过的作品。希望这项作品可以让偶吧Oppa蓬勃发展。在韩国，尤其是首尔，冠状病毒病例正在增加，而且对超过5人的聚会实施了限制，所以是个挑战。
这意味着，直到情况有所改善，拍摄作品是不因许的。但，确信偶吧Oppa是不会灰心的。如果他的性格还是像以往，那么他应该在研究角色，努力想着如何完善自己的角色，并积极计划未来。
毫无疑问，2021年还会是一个充满挑战的一年。让我们继续保持积极的态度，并始终往生活的美好一面看待！施厚君和姐妹们，不要灰心，一起努力和加油！❤️
Credits – Many thanks! Monty Python, Amy Shamblen from Unsplash, Stijn Dijkstra from Pexels, Park Sihoo Japan Official Fanclub (JOFC), Mentor, ParkSihooSsi.com, ParkSihooHongKong.com
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