BIGBANG is not only in Korea, but they also have great popularity in Japan.
Their member, T.O.P Choi Seung-Hyun’s dashing debut with a movie.
As an actor, he chose the subject which was based off from a real story during the Korean War and that was “Into The Fire”.
Currently, the situation between South and North Korea is bad. To talk about this, the two country are now in an armistice, It was recognized that Korean War has not ended yet. The big hit movie “Into the Fire”, was released in Korea last June and is being currently release in Japan right now. We are going to talk with the great popular group BIGBANG’s T.O.P., Choi Seung-Hyun, who debuted in the movie.
TOP: I got to know the Korean War from textbooks, my parents, and grandparents, but not very detailed. After deciding to act, I did a research. I was shocked by the tragic story and was attracted by the meaning of it. I think people who were at my generation will thank for the stable time we have when get to know about students solders like Oh JaeBeom.
The man he act in the movie, JaeBeom , is a timid student solder, who was unpredictable and was appointed to defend an all-girls’ school in the headquarter. This script was based off on a real story. Letters written to his mother from the prototype of the role went public later.
TOP: I have seen that student solder’s letters and picture. I can’t believe that he is only 17 years old. Especially his expression in the picture, much better than what I acted out. I felt he’s young on the outside, but has deep thoughts inside. If I didn’t see the picture, JaeBeom’s cut would not increase (laugh).
In order to prevent the North Korean army, the main student soldier, JaeBeom and his fellow companions did a desperate onslaught. The last half of the story is so violent. After the great epic “Brotherhood” in 2004, this movie was the one that used large amounts of gunpowder in a Korea movie history.
TOP: That scene was really hard……It’s not only dangerous, since I can’t NG (make a mistake), I was so nervous. Because of that, I always thought, “That’s the real battleground” and paid much attention during those months. Maybe because of that, even during rest time, I can’t come out of him at all.
The movie won the Korean Academy and thanks to the movie, T.O.P won the Best Rookie Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards last December.
TOP: I didn’t hope for anything after it was released in Korea and was shocked by this.
He didn’t hide his surprise.
TOP: Instead of being surprised, I have motivation and feel honorable to the actors in the movie. I have worked with many seniors, this time, I learnt many things from Kwon Sang Woo. Especially, when I worked with him, I became the one who wanted to marry with someone. He called his family occasionally at the site. Seeing this, I felt that he is a mature man. Then I come to think that marriage is not bad. But I would need a girlfriend if want to marry. I have many works that I want to do. Marriage will happen later. Work comes first. (laugh)
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Translated by: Didikuro @ 21bangs.com
++ TOP’s interview from Haru Hana: CLICK HERE
++ TOP’s interview from This Movie Is Great: CLICK HERE
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