[News] Han Jimin, “I was thrilled because Park Yoochun is younger.”!
It was a ‘jackpot.’
The press conference hall of SBS’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama “the Rooftop Prince” was packed with amazing number of reporters, fans not only from Korea but also from Japan, and ‘Rice wreath’ donated by fans even before one hour.
Reporters who came earlier could get better seats to cover, and reporters who came almost at the time, unfortunately, had to sit at the rear. Because such a large number of reporters came to the press conference, the wireless microphones ran short and reporters even had to share earphones in amity (?) with other reporters next to each other.
The main reason why Chrystal Ball at Jamsil Lotte Hotel at 2:30pm on 5th was the focus of press’s attention was due to two leading stars, Park Yoochun and Han Jimin, of “the Rooftop Prince.” “The Rooftop Prince” became the topic with news that Park Yoochun, a hallyu star as a member of a famous idol group JYJ and as an actor, and Han Jimin, a famous actress with great acting skills, are cast as the leads.
Also, the ‘time-slip’ material that the Crown Prince flies from Joseon dynasty to modern times was enough to make a great appeal. While the country is under the boom of Yeo Jingoo and Kim Soohyun from “The Moon embracing the Sun,” I had to ask Park Yoochun, Han Jimin and other actors how Park Yoochun will continue the boom of Prince Crown and how they will differentiate “the Rooftop Prince” from “the Moon embracing the Sun.”
Park Yoochun, “I’m envious of the viewers’ rate of “the moon embracing the sun” to be honest”
Even after the highlight clip and photo-taking time have been finished, many reporters did not have seats and the hotel had to bring more chairs from other halls. (The reporter was also one of the reporters who did not have seats. Luckily, due to this funny incident (?), I could interview actors in the front row!)
The most common questions toward all the actors and actresses were related to the famous drama “the Moon Embracing the Sun.” Park Yoochun answered to the question, “When the drama begins, it will be compared with “the Moon that Embracing the Sun.” Don’t you feel pressure about this?”
“The drama ‘The Moon Embracing the Sun’ has a high viewers’ rate. I am envious of that to be honest. (smile) But, I don’t feel pressure about. I don’t usually think we should be good because they have done that much. But, our staffs and actors work really hard. We do not have enough time to eat and the weather is extremely cold. I wish the viewers’ rate would be as good as how much we go through hardships.”
In reality, “The Rooftop Prince” will not directly clash with “the Moon Embracing the Sun” because “the Rooftop Prince” will begin one week after “the Moon Embracing the Sun” ends. Two new dramas, however, will begin at the same period. MBC’s “The King 2 Hearts” with Ha Jiwon and Lee Seungki and KBS’s “Equator’s Man” with Uhm Taewoong and Lee Boyoung are on standby for sortie. All these dramas will begin on March 14th.
When main actors were asked about this part, they seemed to be relaxed and explained the difference for “The Rooftop Prince.”
Park Yoochun: “I read articles online that all three dramas will start on the same time; however, I am not clung or bound to this part. “The Rooftop Prince” contains lots of comic stories. Our focus is more focused with comedy than other two dramas. I think, during this time of recession, viewers would love drama with lots of funny incidents, which will make them smile.”
Han Jimin: “Isn’t drama like this usually? Whenever we start our drama, other dramas also start at the same time. Thus, I don’t mind much about the fact that we start at the same period. There are people who prefer serious story and also who prefer comedy. Because each person has different taste, I believe there will be viewers who will love our drama and work my best for shooting.”
Their answers sounded like textbook, but those were good. The reporter would not stop here. They asked how Park Yoochun will differentiate his acting from Lee Seungki because both “Rooftop Prince” and “The King 2 Hearts” contain constitutional monarchy with imaginary princes.
Their answers sounded like textbook, but those were good. The reporter would not stop here. They asked how Park Yoochun will differentiate his acting from Lee Seungki because both “Rooftop Prince” and “The King 2 Hearts” contain constitutional monarchy with imaginary princes. Park Yoochun earnestly and humorously answered:
“I differentiated with the royal robe (Park Yoochun strides down the street wearing the royal robe). The royal robe has dragon on it. I play a double role and the name of the other character is ‘Yong Taeyong.’ [yong=dragon] Also, this year is the year of dragon. (smile) I cannot say precisely because I do not know what kind of prince Lee Seungki acts. But, ‘Lee Gak’ that I act is extremely charismatic, stubborn and perfectionist. I play the perfect Crown Prince who comes to the modern times and becomes friendly and warm as time passes.”
Han Jimin “I was little bit thrilled when I heard he is younger than me.”
As the whole country is enraptured by the sweet romance between Hwon and Wol from “the Moon Embracing the Sun,” reporters were curious how Park Yoochun and Han Jimin will play their romance. Han Jimin is the older of the couple like Han Gain from “the Moon Embracing the Sun.”
Park Yoochun: “It must be a trend that he woman is older than the man. (smile) But, I don’t feel those feelings when I act with Han Jimin. She has a baby face, which made me wonder how she could be that old with such a baby face. I don’t know which cosmetic products she uses (smile), I don’t usually feel she is older than me."
Han Jimin: “We have similar ages in the drama. I was little bit thrilled when I heard he is younger than me. (smile) I know there will be romance which will probably warm.”
As reporters almost finished with questions related to the drama, they started to ask other questions. The reporters asked how JYJ’s members monitor and give advice for each other’s acting skills as all the members are acting as well. Park Yoochun answered:
“I visited Junsu’s Musical few days ago, and enjoyed watching Jaejoong’s ‘Protect the Boss.’ We just enjoy watching as a viewer or as an audience instead of monitoring or analyzing each other. We offer words of encouragement and visit the set with foods. We don’t advise each other’s acting. We let free and respect each other’s territory.”
Reporters asked about the atmosphere and episode related to shooting the drama. All the actors replied “it is good!” and Han Jimin told a funny story related to Park Yoochun:
“There has been a little talk about how I am older than him. That’s a good thing while filming ‘the Rooftop Prince.’ Usually, I was considered as young when I worked for other dramas, and had to cheer up the staffs and other actors. For this drama, Yoochun and other actors do that. Also, many fans of Yoochun visit the studio and we can always work with full stomach. Thus, the director calls Yoochun as ‘the minister of health and welfare. (smile)”
“The Rooftop Prince” with Park Yoochun the Minister of health and welfare, Han Jimin, Lee Taesung, Jung Yoomi, Jung Sukwon and etc will capture and be loved by viewers as much as how hard they work? We will see the result when the drama will aired on coming March 14th at 9:55PM.
Source: Oh my News/ Reporter Choi Minho
Translated by: @dlwpdldhkdlwp
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