Interview 2012: Sleepless in Seoul (2)

Will my constitution change? During “Queen of Reversal, there were many opportunities for actors to socialise with one another, but if there were a shoot the next day, it will be a burden to participate. (Laugh)

SM: People who are not familiar with Park Sihoo may recall the drama “How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor.” He is not a star who appeared like a comet. Please share the major events that you can remember during your early years as an actor?

Well… I came to Seoul after hearing from friends about live-in workplaces but they were all mouse lectures? (Nance: Not sure what this means, probably unfounded hearsay)  It was popular among my friends at that time. (Laugh) Or live life in a health club or even a theatre company.  My uncle used to run a health club and this was a place where I could have room and board.  However, when it rained heavily, rainwater sometimes collected.

I grew up well taken care of, but I left home on my own will, so I was a little reluctant to ask (Nance: his parents) for a place to live.

Well… I was in my early 20s, and even if the situation wasn’t fruitful, it will remain a happy year and a half of memories. I was lucky enough to be selected finally to be the main character in the drama.

The man about town

SM: What kind of scene will be involved in tomorrow’s filming?

A car chase scene. A moving car with the intensity sufficient to overturn it?(Laugh)

SM: You have always mentioned Edward Norton as your favorite actor. It is the same in recent interviews as well. Can I say that he is your role model?

My favorite actor may change, but I just chose the same actor. (Laugh) I didn’t watch all his works. He was very impressive even though I have only watched “Primal Fear” and “American History X”. Since he started acting, he has been very intense. I like the two-sided performance of a character who looks innocent but reveals his inner self. I think I can do it, too.

SM: Can you see that in “Confession of Murder”?

Well… You might be able to see it. You’ll find out when the movie is released. It should be released this spring or summer. You’ll find out then.

Park Sihoo’s favorite Edward Norton’s movie was released more than a decade ago. Norton was born in 1969, and there is an 11-year gap between the two actors.

Eyelinered eyes or not, our Oppa is just as dashing

In the early days of Norton’s debut, he was very impressive with his humorous romance, as if he knew everything about life. There was also a Woody Allen movie “Everyone says I love you.” He was also in “American History X,” which exposed his full anger as Edward Furlong.

In reality, it is difficult to compare Hollywood’s filmography with that of other actors. So what about 10 years from now? It crossed my mind that there could be an actor as good as Norton when gray hair becomes natural.

This was the reporter’s third interview with Park Sihoo, but his answers always made the reporter feel even more curious. Every question the reporter asked, his reply was “Yes”, “Un-hah”… etc.  He rarely gave short answers or provide vague explanations compressed in one word. He was descriptive and spoke at length. The interview time of less than an hour was too short for the reporter and Park Sihoo also thought the same.

Eyes open wide in Seoul