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Sunday, January 25, 2015
[Eng] ‘Nation’s Younger Brother’ Lee Seung Gi Becomes a Trustworthy Actor
Whatever one takes on as a challenge for the first time causes excitement and tension. The people who are watching from the sidelines also become concerned. However, who is Lee Seung Gi? If it’s acting, it’s acting, if it’s singing, it’s singing, if it’s a variety show, it’s a variety show. As a universal entertainer, there’s nothing that he can’t do.
Lee Seung Gi did wonders in the role as the half-human, half-beast, Choi Kang Chi, in the recently finished MBC drama, “The Gu Family Book” to the point that it would be hard to believe that this was his first time acting in a sageuk (Korean historical drama).
No longer looking on the outside like Choi Kang Chi, he appeared for his interview with a well groomed hairstyle and outfit. Although his outward appearance was no longer that of Kang Chi, his gaze remained rather similar as always.
His knees weren’t the only part that hurt. Having to wear thick clothes, he had to fight the heat and the insects which consumed a lot of his stamina. More than anything, without special effects, having to shoot scenes where he changed from human to beast form was the most troublesome.
“Since CG (computer graphics) weren’t used when I changed into the beast form, I did the acting. That’s why it was so embarrassing for me while shooting the scenes. It was also difficult for me. During the scene where I was tied up in chains, I was working with the crew and without any strength left, there was a time when I fainted. Because I hadn’t slept much, it was very difficult.”
Even though there were complications, Lee Seung Gi was able to maintain his focus and remained engaged with determination until the very end of filming. With that much focus, the divine creature, Choi Kang Chi, left the Intangible Martial Arts Academy to be reunited with the reincarnation of Dam Yeo Wool (Suzy) 422 years later. Lee Seung Gi said,”I liked the conclusion of the drama. It’s the type of ending that will leave viewers with their hearts pounding.” He expressed satisfaction as he made this statement.
Throughout the interview, he was in the habit of calling her Yeo Wool from the drama. “I advised Yeo Wool a lot. Instead of pointing out parts that were lacking, I complimented her whenever she did well” he said as he didn’t try to hide his affection towards Suzy who is also a fellow singer as well as an actress.
source: xportsnews via nate
