Many years ago Park Sihoo-ssi was asked how he would walk the path of his geographical footprint.
To this, he responded that he would like to not only achieve recognition in his home country, Korea, but also overseas. The reason was that everything was becoming global and a Hallyu star will need to keep pace.
But not overstretching himself, he was prepared to take it slow and steady. He set his footprint to start in Asia first and thought the Chinese market, then, would be a good place to first imprint his footstep.
Well, he did and his footprints were huge! His name preceded him as he was already a big hit in China when his drama “Family Honor” was broadcast on China’s CCTV. As expected, the drama with its wholesome family values was much welcomed in the largest market in Asia!
Later on, his other dramas including “How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor” and “The Princess Man” followed. It was no wonder that when he started his Weibo account, he amassed a million in followers!
His footprints covered the rest of Asia as his popularity grew – from Japan to Malaysia, to Singapore, to Indonesia. Not only that, his name also became known in other parts of the world including European countries like Romania, Hungary and even Russia, the US of A and across South America to Africa and the Middle East.
That was how his Hallyu footprint has spread.
But what about the entertainment and production footprints? For sure, the bulk of his dramas are filmed and produce in Korea, in Korea. However, he has also managed to to secure a small imprint in China with the production of two movies with Chinese joint venture productions – “Scent” which played in China and Japan and “Love After Love” which was produced but unfortunately, due to legal tassles of the production houses, has not seen the light of day as yet.
Youtube Video – Park Sihoo “Love After Love Preview, Shot in Beijing, 10 May 2016
If you are in the entertainment world, the question of Hollywood will inevitably come up. Our Oppa said that Hollywood might be a tat hard for him due to a language barrier. His command of English is rather limited. But our Oppa never turn down a challenge and he is humble enough that he doesn’t mind starting even with a role that spoke no lines. He felt that it would be better to start and get better along the way than not start at all.
Well, we know that in the last couple of years, our Oppa has started to learn English. On occasions, he will post his Instagram in English and he has also been to Sony Studios in LA and had some talks. We were hoping for progress to Hollywood then. But this got derailed by the coronavirus.
Let’s hope that things will improve soon and our Oppa Park Sihoo-ssi can continue his footprints to achieve his ambition!
All the very best, Park Sihoo-ssi! We will be rooting for you and will walk whatever journey you take with you! Fighting!
Facebook Video – Park Sihoo “Beijing International Film Festival Interview”, M905 WebTV, 16 April 2014
Facebook Video – Park Sihoo “Beijing International Film Festival Interview”, Tung Star & Sina News, 16 April 2014
他的足迹
许多年前,施厚君被问到他将如何走他的地理足迹。
对此,他回应称,不仅要在祖国韩国获得认可,还要在海外获得认可。原因是一切都在变得全球化,韩流明星需要跟上步伐。
但他并没有过度伸展自己,他准备缓慢而稳定地进行。他将自己的足迹首先从亚洲开始,认为中国市场将是首先印下自己足迹的好地方。
嗯,他做到了,他的脚印好大!他的名字先于他,因为当他的电视剧“家门的荣光“在中国中央电视台播出时,在中国引起了轰动。不出所料,这部充满健康家庭价值观的电视剧在亚洲最大的市场上大受欢迎!
后来,他的其他作品包括”遇上完美邻居的方法”和”公主的男人“也在中国播出。难怪他一开通微博就拥有上百万的粉丝!
随着他的知名度不断提高,他的足迹遍及亚洲其他地区——从日本到马来西亚,到新加坡,再到印度尼西亚。不仅如此,他的名字还在世界其他地区广为人知,包括罗马尼亚、匈牙利,甚至俄罗斯等欧洲国家、还有美国以及南美洲到非洲和中东。
他的韩流足迹就是这样传播开来的。
但是娱乐和制作足迹呢?可以肯定的是,他的大部分电视剧都是在韩国拍摄和制作的。然而,他也拍了与中国合资制作的两部电影,在中国获得了一个小印记——在中国和日本播放的“香气”和“思念爱”,但不幸的是后者由于制片和投资的法律纠纷,至今未见曙光。
如果你是在娱乐圈内,好莱坞的问题难免会出现。偶吧Oppa施厚君认为由于语言障碍,好莱坞对他来说可能有点困难。他的英语水平相当有限。但偶吧Oppa 从不拒绝挑战,他足够谦虚,即使从一个没有台词的角色开始,他也不介意。他觉得,与其完全不开始,不如开始并一路上有进步。
嗯,我们知道在过去几年里,偶吧Oppa 已经开始学习英语了。有时,他会用英文发布他的 Instagram。他还去过洛杉矶的索尼工作室并进行了一些会谈。当时大家都希望好莱坞能有所进展。但这被冠状病毒打断了。
希望疫情情况有好转,让偶吧Oppa 施厚君能继续他的足迹,实现他的志愿!
祝你好运,施厚君!无论你的足迹是如何行,我们会一直陪伴在你身边,支持着你!加油!
Facebook Video – Park Sihoo in Japan “Ravenous Appetite”, DATV, 5 October 2020
Credits – Many thanks! Park Sihoo Instagram, DATV, Beijing International Film Festival, Tung Star, SBS “Family Honor” & “How to meet a perfect neighbor”, KBS “My Golden Life”, “Love After Love”, Pinterest, ParkSihooSsi.com, ParkSihooHongKong.com
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