What is a superman? I checked the web and found so many opinions. Different people had different ideas on what constituted a superman.
I like the view of Joey Esposito of IGN.com, “Superman is the hero of heroes; the incorruptible ideal by which we, as the human race, should strive to be. He’s the icon that other superheroes look up to. He’s long since permeated the stories he stars in and has become an instantly recognizable symbol across the globe regardless of race, creed, gender, or sexuality. He’s a reminder that no matter how dire things look, no matter how dark and pessimistic things will get — and they will — there’s always something greater to strive towards. That there’s hope for tomorrow, and that we’re all strong enough to make it happen.”
He was describing Marvel Comic’s fictitious character, Superman, but many of these characteristics could also relate to a real life superhero.
And Superman has big shoes to fill.
During his recent Odaiba “Sky” Talk Concert in the afternoon of 7 October 2016, Park Sihoo-ssi called his 아버지 or father a “superman”. While I don’t understand Korean and had to rely on translation, from his gestures, I could discern that it was a proud son talking about his dad, one whom he has deep respect for and whom he loves dearly.
Through his past interviews, Park Sihoo-ssi had revealed that his father was an influencing factor in him deciding to venture into the entertainment world and becoming an actor.
Senior Mr Park liked to go to the movies back in the old days and he would bring along his young son. This evoked Park Sihoo-ssi’s keen interest in becoming an actor, much like the 007 agent James Bond in one of of the movies he watched.
Park Sihoo-ssi’s father was a model in the 70s and shot about 70 advertisements. He had also made appearance in a movie. At 1.86m tall, his height made it difficult to match him with an actress 🙂 Looking at senior Mr Park now, you can just imagine him with his dashing good looks in his hay days. Even now, he has not lost his charm and can rival his elder son!
In Odaiba, Park Sihoo-ssi revealed that his father is also a keen and excellent sportsman. His dad’s armwrestling was one to watch out for as he could easily beat a much younger man. His brother Park Woohoo-ssi took after his father in his sports ability and used to play baseball, though now golf is his game.
What he shared about his father was only a very short segment, but it spoke volumes. Park Sihoo-ssi’s respect for superman dad was very much evident.
In my view, for the Parks, it is a case of like father, like son. Superman Dad, Superman Son! Great combination!
超人
什么是超人?我在网上查了一下。找出了有好多的意见,不同人对什么构成超人有不同的想法。
我喜欢IGN.com的Joey Esposito所说的,“超人是英雄的英雄; 是我们作为人类应该努力去追求,不可破坏的理想。他是其他超级英雄象征的模仿。无论种族,信仰,或性别,在无论多么黑暗,悲观和可怕的情况下,他都会在全球范围内成为一个立即可识别的象征。不管怎样,一定要努力去争取,未来总会是更强大,总会有着希望的。我们都足够坚强,可以去实现的。
我知道他正在描述Marvel漫画中的虚构人物,超人,但他分享的许多特征也可以涉及到真实生活中的超级英雄。
作为超人,看起来并非容易。
最近在他2016年10月7日下午举办的日本台场“空”座谈演唱会上,施厚君谈到了他的父亲。他称爸爸为“超人”。虽然我不了解韩语,依靠翻译,但从他的手势和表情,可以看出一个儿子自豪的在谈他的爸爸,他特别尊重和深爱着的父亲。
在他过去的一些访谈中,施厚君透露父亲对他有兴趣进入娱乐圈和成为演员的影响。
朴爸在年轻时喜欢去看电影,也会带着施厚君一块去。就这样引起了儿子想当演员的敏锐兴趣,就像秘密特工007詹姆斯·邦德James Bond一样。
施厚君的父亲在70年代时,是一名模特儿,拍摄了大约70部广告。他也曾经演过电影。但,身高1.86米的他,很难搭配女演员 🙂 看着现在的朴爸,可以想象当年英俊潇洒的他。他的魅力依然,可以跟大儿子比个高低!
在日本台场,施厚君透露父亲也是个敏锐和优秀的运动员。如果我没有误解,父亲的手臂摔跤是一流,可以轻松打败更年轻的对手。他的弟弟宇浩君就像父亲,有着运动的才能,曾经是棒球运动员,但最近喜欢打高尔夫球。
分享他父亲只是一小段,但施厚君对超人父亲的尊重和爱戴是非常明显的。
在我看来,朴家就是有其父必有其子。超人爸爸,超人儿子!好搭档!
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We all love fairy tale we all love a positive great story. The Park Family story to me is another fairy tale when I became PSH fan. It’s almost like why we commoners like or don’t like about royal families (depending on whether the royal family give us something to like or dislike). As far as Park family goes, it’s the type of fairy tale that we like, in fact, very much. Straight away that signage of Hoo Story comes up to my mind right now. When I get to learn more of PSH’s background that we fans are so priviledged to be shared PSH’s private side of his life. So so so very priviledged! I always thought being superstar the number 1 rule is to keep private life (ie family inclusive) totally private. PSH and his family did the total opposite, they open their hearts open their arms to interact with PSH’s fans. WOW, that’s really an eye opener for me. PSH has said one of his new year message (now I forgot which year) was to strive to be closer with his fans and our man is someone who means what he said. His actions speak louder than words when it comes to keeping his words. And his family give him the important support even they too get roped into fans’ interactions. I will really like to one day meet his dad because this is the man who PSH derives his strength and guidance, the solid rock to PSH’s career so ferociously tested in bad times. Liking this adorable idol PSH comes with all these nice people (his family) to learn about, to hear about. I have witnessed they too go about their days quite like us the ordinary people. PSH helped the airport security lady lifted his own suitcase, he bent down to handle his suitcase, when he is a superstar exposed in the gaze of his fans he could have just stood still and do what stars would only do : just look good holding the bunch of flowers he received from fans, instead he was hands on himself handling his suitcase. All these fundamental goodness come from his family fantastic upbringing. Oh goodness how on earth can I ever squeeze another chance of visiting his Buyeo home and meet his dad and his grandma….now got to work on husband about the nice woodworking houses in country Korea that husband likes to see and perhaps keep feeding husband more Korean marinade chickens, til husband and I could both make to a trip to meet Mr Park senior……. Well I can just dream on…..and in my dream that means there probably exist another chance to meet PSH himself……..yes? no? I really don’t know. Having expressed my dream, I do feel for his family who often get disturbed by PSH’s fans. I just hope fans behave appropriately as a reciprocal gesture towards such kindness and openess extended to fans. Don’t abuse such priviledge.
Park Sihoo and his family are certainly most hospitable. They have welcomed his visiting fans most graciously. Not many other stars and their families, even we ourselves, would do this. Having unannounced and uninvited visitors are impositions on privacy. And having so many, so regularly, I can just imagine how intrusive these can be, particularly those who go there so regularly with no thought of courtesy and decorum and respect for the privacy of others. His family needs to lead normal lives without disruptions, particularly his old grandparents and I hope that fans can respect that.
Totally agree Nance! Sincerely calling for fans to heed this call of no unnecessary intrusion into others’ privacy. Park Family has opened their arms their hearts because they have faith in fans, trusted and respected PSH’s fans as reasonable people. Inappropriate behaviour of a few will destroy such faith, trust and respect to the deteriment of everybody (PSH, his family, and his fans who genuinely supported him). I certainly have not heard of other stars whose family get roped into mingling with the fans. And for PSH to organise birthday parties at his Buyeo home and invited fans to join him at his most private santuary is another eye opener for me. How much FAITH is that that PSH vested in his fans, so called “”we are family””, but end of the day, fans are total strangers out there in the big wide world. Even I myself who is a nobody, I do not entertain the many suggestions of acquaintances coming to visit Barossa and if I could be around for them. I have said no to so many of such suggestions simply because we all have our lives to live in our own way. Social media might suggest that we are a group of party animals eat drink and merry that looks like I do nothing but just party. In any harmonious relationship, the golden rule to follow is Respect People’s Privacy, Give Space. Not only applicable to Star and Fans, husband and wife etc too. In fact it’s applicable to my dog too, he likes his own space and likes to be left undisturbed lots of times. He growls at my husband who is dog’s number 1 master when dog trying to sleep but husband go near to disturb him.
Today’s topic, super positive energy! Superman, the incarnation of heroes, omnipotent, the direction of the guidelines, the state of the strong! Every person, mind, are such admirers, parents, is the most real, strong, gentle rhythm, the younger generation, to the words and deeds of the role! Spiritual power is very important, urging everyone, and strive to grow! Other people’s eyes, their own, maybe, there may be the next Superman yo!
Nance, thanks for today’s topic, because I love very much The Park Family, especially The Father, Mr. Park. The Park Family is a family of Supermen! The Father is the best example for his sons, like a Superman. “As a Superman it’s not about where you were born, or what powers you have,or what you wear. It’s just about what you do, it’s about action.” Father, Mr. Park, has got to be responsible for his family, bring security to his family, protect his family from bad things, instruct his sons with good instructions and his own good example. He is a great and kind father for his sons, and through his behavior he has tried to correct them, to have good relationship with them. That’s why PSH has mentioned many times , being thankful for how much his father did for him, protecting him and growing him up with love and grace, teaching him getting life in the right perspective. And I think he has always told his son:”I love you!”, “I’m proud of you!”, “You are special , I love you!” His father believes that his son is meant to live an incredible destiny life and there is something for him to do great in his life. And this has already proved, that his father was right. I think that PSH being asked what he has learned from his father and wants to pass on to his kids one day, he will surely answer; ‘ I just want to replace everything my dad has done to me, and pretty much everything he just talked about. My dad is my real Hero, my Superman because he is the most special person in my life. He has tried to keep our family happy, he loves me a lot always trying to cheer me up,whenever I’m in a sad mood. He has always taught me good values, not spoling me, but at the same time he has gifted me many things I always wished to have. He has always tried his best to make me a good human being , as like him. He has showed me the opportunities that exists in front of me and he has left the decisions up to me, which path to choose in life. He has always been confident in me that one day I’ll become a person he will be proud of. My Dad is the most precious gift to me. He is My Hero, he is My Superman .”