Approaching his interviews with sincerity and spontaneity
A few years back, I watched a very detailed feature on the Korean entertainment industry and did a transcript and translation for another website. This documentary provided great insights into how the K-entertainment industry operated. Definitely no bed of roses and a lot of the practices which we would think fictional and can only happen in dramas, are in fact real.
Deep in thoughts on how to respond
One of these was how agencies imposed strict measures to protect the image of their talents, to the extent that they feel like they are manufactured from the same mould, with no personality of their own. For instance, reporters who wanted to interview popular stars had to submit their lists of interview questions in advance. These lists would be vetted by the agencies who will allow their stars to answer only those questions that passed their scrutiny. Not only that, answers were scripted and the stars were primed to just regurgitate them accordingly.
So there is totally no spontaneity, no sincerity whatsoever in those pre-scripted responses.
Aiyaya! That dreaded question…
I enjoy watching Park Sihoo-ssi’s interviews, even those in the past. I find that there is a certain sincerity in his answers. He might be a good actor but I have never doubted that his answers were spontaneous and came right from his heart.
Yo…so embarrassing
I am glad that he confirmed this himself during his recent interview with Ginga Channel. He prefers sincerity in communicating with his fans, sharing what is in his heart. He feels that by presenting his real self, he could bridge the distance between him and his fans and bring them closer together As much as possible, his interviews are seldom scheduled ahead and he tries not to view the contents of his interviews before hand and to prepare his responses in advance.
Let me think…
Now this is what I like about Park Sihoo-ssi, his sincerity and his spontaneity. Okay, some people might call him simple and naive in his approach because that he leaves himself very exposed.
But me? I like the genuineness about him which makes him extra special! Keep being yourself, Park Sihoo-ssi! This is who you are!
And if you can’t answer any of the interview questions, you know what to do! Just burst out into your beautiful and infectious laughter! And show us your cute little gestures. That would do the trick!
Yes, I would take Park Sihoo-ssi’s sincerity any time!
Park Sihoo-ssi, fighting!
诚心诚意
几年前，我观看了一部关于韩国娱乐界，非常详细的纪录片，并为另一个网站做了抄本和翻译。这部纪录片提供了行业运作深刻的见解。很多我们认为是虚构的做法，只能在电视剧中发生的事情，实际上是真实的。
Looking cute for the camera
其中之一就是经济公司采取严格措施保护他们旗下艺人的形象，导致成他们就像来自同一个模型制造出来的，完全没有自己的个性。例如，记者诺如想采访人气艺人，他们必须提前提交采访问题清单。这些问题清单将由经济公司进行审查，只允许他们的艺人回答那些通过审查的问题。不仅如此，回复将会是提前由经济公司篇写，艺人必须按稿去做相应的回复。
这些预先编写的答复，完全没有自发性，也没有任何的诚意。
Can I not tell you?
我喜欢观看施厚君的采访，甚至是他早期的访问。总觉得他的答复有一定的诚意。他是一位出色的演员，但我从来没有怀疑他的答复并非自发，不是他心里的话。
很高兴他最近在接受Ginga频道采访时证实了这一点。他喜欢与粉丝们真诚的沟通，分享内心的想法和感触。他认为能表达自己的真实可以弥合他和粉丝之间的距离，让他们更接近。尽可能地，他的访问不会提前安排，他也经常试图不会之前要来采访内容，提前准备他的回答。
Hmmm….
这就是我喜欢施厚君的原因 – 他的诚意和自发性。有些人可能会认为他这样会是太天真，太单纯的做法，太暴露自己了。
我呢？我喜欢他的真实性，这就是他的特点！施厚君，一定要继续这样，这才是你的性格！
不能回答问题时，你知道如何处理的…就是用你最有魅力和感染的笑声，或晒一下可爱的小动作把问题带过！是的，在任何的时候和情况，最喜欢诚心诚意的施厚君了！
Burst out in your infectious laughter if you cannot answer 🙂
Photo Credits – Many thanks! kbs.co.kr, pshsaran2.exblog.jp
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I am very impressed by his sincerity!
喜歡施厚開朗坦率的真性情,就是因為他的真摰誠懇,才會令人愈來愈愛,愈來愈迷上.他為了表現出最真的一面,想辨法令愛他的粉絲們更能認識他,所以每次回答都是這樣直接爽朗可愛,最喜歡他開懷的笑聲,真的太有感染力,令人聽到後,也心情大好喲!
是啊！爽朗的笑聲和燦爛的笑容已經讓我們著迷，，，我們的施厚就是這樣有著無可取代的吸引力
And THIS the very reason I am his fan. Sincerely and spontaneously from his heart. Life is not worth living if you can’t be yourself. The very thing a man should strive for is independance and freedom after he secured the basic of air food water and shelter. Because independance and freedom is the only way to be yourself. Back Yourself, as the judge of Oz Masterchef told the Malaysian contestant who was outsted last night, Believe in Yourself , by Back Yourself. And the contestant finds that statement the most encouraging, give yourself more credits than you thought, and Back Yourself. If no one ever dare to stand up against the system, then the system becomes norm and then it becomes you. Do you want to be like them? Listen to this song. Lyrics are spot on
Jem Lyrics
“They”
Who made up all the rules?
We follow them like fools,
Believe them to be true,
Don’t care to think them through
And I’m sorry, so sorry
I’m sorry it’s like this
I’m sorry, so sorry
I’m sorry we do this
And it’s ironic too
‘Cause what we tend to do
Is act on what they say
And then it is that way
And I’m sorry, so sorry
I’m sorry it’s like this
I’m sorry, so sorry
I’m sorry we do this
Who are they?
Where are they?
How can they possibly
Know all this?
Who are they?
Where are they?
How can they possibly
Know all this?
Do you see what I see?
Why do we live like this?
Is it because it’s true
That ignorance is bliss?
Who are they?
Where are they?
How do they
Know all this?
And I’m sorry, so sorry
I’m sorry it’s like this
Do you see what I see?
Why do we live like this?
Is it because it’s true
That ignorance is bliss?
And who are they?
Where are they?
How can they
Know all this?
And I’m sorry, so sorry
I’m sorry we do this
Oh thanks for your sharing including the lovely lyrics
The very 1st time I heard this song, it was the lyrics and they caught mmy full attention, followed by it’s music tone that comes to attract me later. I just love the very 1st 2 lines of lyrics.So very spot on about the world
In any form of emotion, sincerity is the prerequisite! How important is honesty? At the very least, you are far ahead of others in doing things for others! Where sincere people are, they are very popular! I like it very much. When Shi Houjun answers the questions, the details, actions and expressions are lovely! Every time the screen, can not find the shadow of drift with the tide, is unique, people look forward to the next big brother appearance! That might be Shi Houjun’s magic!
早上好！好巧的昨晚大家在群里说起厚爸爸的朴实善良，觉得施厚君是继承了他父亲的优良品行。这会儿一边读文脑子里也一边天马行空起来，过去常听到这样一个观点，觉得厚厚与前经纪公司脱离的太早，在韩娱界脚跟未站稳以至“祸起萧墙”复出不易，语气中不乏责怪的意味。而我的内心总有另一种声音为厚厚争辩，因为我们不是厚厚，我们看到的都是一部接一部厚剧的成功以及施厚爽朗的笑，永远也看不到在人背后施厚内心所经历的酸甜苦辣。记得曾经施厚也在访谈中谈起过演员与经纪公司的关系，忘了具体的话语，但以我个人的看法，应该也像鞋与脚趾头的关系，鞋合不合适只有脚趾头知道，依施厚纯良朴实的本性，每次都要在记者和粉丝面前说一些言不由衷的套话，施厚一定不自在了很长一段时间，当然“心由口出”是把双刃剑，我们无限喜欢的施厚综艺访谈《healing camp》，有人说或许祸起那时。可喜的是经历劫难后施厚更成熟了但依然纯真，看着他像个孩子般一边思考一边回答问题，真的好欢喜，希望施厚以后一直可以在一个相对自由舒适的环境里按自己的意愿为梦想奋斗。^^
Amy, 早上好！跟妳勾勾手子，一直以来我都觉得厚厚和父亲的品格特别相似，可能是小时候一直跟随着爸爸。在台场记得他称父亲为超人Superman就感到对父亲的崇拜。
关于时间，个人觉得那时正是时候。他应该也做好准备也应该和旧经济协商过了，包括带出新人。在清谭洞爱丽丝就看到两位同一个公司的艺人出现，厚厚一直帮助着。而且，合同到期，不管那一方，都有得选择究竟要不要继续。厚厚有，经济公司也有，所以是公平的。但厚厚就因为太过相信人了，没料到别人未必会和自己一样，所以遭受了辣手。但，就应为是厚厚和他的人格，还是可说非常的幸运，有这么多支持他的粉丝和朋友，可以让他度过这段痛苦的时间。现在，是他自己要去努力，争取回所失去的。我们大家也要一起为他加油努力！
是啊，厚厚是纯厚的人，也是聪明执着的人，吃一堑长一智，他说要拼命努力准备新剧，以后一定会越来越好的^^
I am absolutely elated with today’s article. The many areas you have highlighted concerning the sincerity and spontaneity of our favourite Korean Actor are so obviously displayed whenever he replies to questions during interviews. That these are genuine qualities flowing out from within, not manufactured to a fine polishing act by 3rd parties; all these resonate very well with me. I don’t feel short changed as a fan of PSH. And that’s very important. He is the real thing!
“Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.”[Confucius]. Sincerity is an essential constituent to life. And for PSH, his sincerity becomes one of his first principles. That’s why his sincere answers in his interviews are always welcomed because of his mind, friendly and unchanged attitude towards his fans,and his real personality. He feels the need to be honest with his fans, to be real with himself, never to be ashamed of who he is.A sincere person like PSH in his interviews,and not only, has an honest mind,is truthful to his fans, doesn’t lie, and that has his fans love him of his notable charateristics. “Spontaneity is a meticulously prepared art.”[Oscar Wild] .And PSH’s charm and art to be spontaneous make him able to respond with confidence to all questions, trusting that he will have a positive experience, leading to greater self-awareness and success. PSH with his inteligence is always prepared for sponaneity. His humour is spontaneous, it’s wonderful, it’s unplanned, it’s full of surprises. In his moments of spontaneity PSH “is playing at the game of creation”[H Miller].
Like Nance, I do like PSH’s genuiness in his interviews that makes him “extra special”.
That’s the reason I think I like him in comedy as my top like. To me is far easier to make your audience cry than to make your audience laugh.
Yes, sincerity is one of PSH’s strengths. Lately I have come across old interviews, because of the set-up of the Dutch website. Although many years have passed since the first ones with English translation, in all his sincerity PSH has remained the same honest person. He is unique when it comes to genuiness!