Seo In Guk talks about the joys of acting with ’1st Look’

Singer and actor Seo In Guk recently sat down for a heartfelt interview on his newly launched acting career with ‘1st Look‘ magazine.

The singer is currently starring in tvN‘s drama, ‘Reply 1997‘, and has been earning a positive response for his role as ‘Yoon Yoon Jae’. Seo In Guk stated, “I feel great. Through acting, I’m starting to realize what being happy truly means.”

When asked about his dialect, which has also been earning attention among fans, he stated, “In the past, Yoon Yoon Jae used a country dialect but switches over to Seoul speech once he crosses over to the current time. I think that makes me pay attention to my speech more since I have to make sure that I don’t use a dialect when acting in the current time.”

He continued, “The focus of my acting for my character is to show a natural lifestyle. I’m not aiming to show cool or amazing acting, but the image of someone that people can easily find anywhere around them, just like my co-star senior, Sung Dong Il.”

On working with A Pink‘s Eunji, he finally expressed, “The chemistry between the characters is really important, so I tried from the start to get close with her since I think that you have to be comfortable with the person you’re working with for your acting to seem natural. To get close with her and not just act like it, I’d play jokes on her off set and spend a lot of time with her. She’s now like my friend and dongseng.”

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Super Junior’s Siwon featured in ’1st Look’ magazine

Super Junior‘s Siwon showed fans a more natural and earnest side of himself in a pictorial for ‘1st Look‘ magazine.

The photos from his shoot for the August 16th edition of ’1st Look’ show Siwon sporting a natural hairstyle in casual attire, leaving fans impressed with his down-to-earth charm.

During an interview with the magazine, Siwon opened up about his personality, goals, as well as his relationship with the Super Junior members. He shared, “I have a detail-oriented personality. I hate making mistakes. That is why I try not to act in a way that other people might not appreciate.”

Siwon also said of Super Junior: “We have been together since 2005. There were a lot of things that happened. We are the type to communicate with each other whenever there are problems that may occur. Now we know each other’s likes and dislikes very well, we have become familiar with each other. I hope that we continue to stay together,” showing his deep affection for his fellow members.

He later added, “I think I have too formal of an image. I don’t want to just be known as a competent actor, but I also want to break the image of ‘Choi Siwon’ that people have.”

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2NE1 featured on five different covers for ’1st Look’ magazine

2NE1, who is about to embark on their ‘New Evolution‘ world tour at the end of this month, has been featured on 5 different covers of ‘1st Look‘ magazine!

For their anniversary, the magazine once again partnered up with the girls after a year since their first ’1st Look’ magazine feature, to produce a special edition of the magazine featuring five different covers amplifying the fierce images of the girls.

The girls also had their own sections in the magazine: CL with “Style Evolution by CL” looking hot in a mesh t-shirt she helped design, Dara with “New Relationship by Dara” partnering up with her brother Thunder in the photoshoot, Park Bom with “Beauty Evolution by Bom” offering makeup and beauty advice, and Minzy with “Culture Evolution by Minzy” showcasing her art skills with a hand drawn project.

A-JAX shows off “two different faces” for ’1st Look’ magazine

Sporting a fresh and mature new look for ‘1st Look‘ magazine, rookie boy group A-JAX has demonstrated their various charms through their newest online pictorial for the fashion magazine.

Titled ’2 Different Faces, A-JAX’, the pictorial called for the boys to express two contrasting looks that focused on a completely mature style and the bright energy of youth.

Unlike their muscular, masculine looks as seen for their title track promotions with “One 4 U“, the boys transformed into styles more fitting of their age and proved themselves to be ‘reverse image idols’ with their dandy new looks.

Check out the abundance of individual member cuts at the official homepage here and here.

Source + Photos: World Journal via Naver

JJ Project shows off their youthful energy in a mix of looks for ’1st Look’

JYP Entertainment‘s rookie duo JJ Project have participated in a fun mix and match pictorial for ‘1st Look‘ magazine.

Fitting with the rough and rowdy style of young teen boys, the stylist dressed the boys up in a mix of different colors and patterns that showed off their ability to weave in and out of different styles with the same youthful energy they’re known for.

In the pictorial’s accompanying interview, J.B. revealed that ‘Dream High 2‘ was a great experience for him as he was able to learn things like controlling his gaze in front of the camera. He also talked about his relationship to his high school senior 2PM‘s Junho and how he helped train him in performance and vocal styles.

J.R. reflected back to the group’s debut stage and how he was so nervous that he suffered from indigestion the night before. He revealed that Chris Brown was his role model and praised him for his ability to be loved by fans from both underground and mainstream.

The pictorial was released in the June 21st edition of the magazine!

Gong Hyo Jin models her own designs for ’1st Look’

Actress and fashionista Gong Hyo Jin has collaborated with clothing brand LAP (Los Angelas Project) to design a fashion line titled ‘LAP by Gong Hyo Jin’.

On June 21st, fashion magazine ’1st Look’ published pictorials in which Gong Hyo Jin modeled a few of her own outfits featuring geometric patterns combined with lively, neon colors such as orange, pink, and mint green. Her short pants, mini skirt, and mini dress added a nice stylish touch to the outfits, as they showcase the actress’ long and beautiful legs. Gong Hyo Jin’s intense, smokey makeup made her appear more chic and indifferent, yet dignified.

The full photo spread of Gong Hyo Jin will be available on the latest issue of ’1st Look’ at www.firstlook.co.kr.

Go Kyung Pyo reveals he was once a trainee under YG Entertainment

Rising actor Go Kyung Pyo who is known for his roles in the popular sitcom ‘Standby‘ and tvN‘s ‘SNL Korea‘, recently participated in a pictorial for ‘1^st Look’ magazine as well as sitting down for an interview.

The actor revealed some surprising details during the interview. “I was actually a trainee at YG Entertainment for two years, I became a trainee at the same time as Yoo In Na. However, my contract with YG Entertainment fell through. As I was preparing to enter military service, I passed the ‘Jungle Fish 2’ audition and became an actor with my broadcast debut,” said Go Kyung Pyo.

“After I filmed my kiss scene with Siwan, my friendship with him became different”, hilariously remarking on the scene in their sitcom.

Go Kyung Pyo also revealed, “MBC‘s ‘Infinity Challenge‘ helped guide me through my personal growth. Because new episodes of ‘Infinity Challenge’ aren’t currently airing, I am having a hard time. I recently met the role model of my life, Yoo Jae Suk, and I was so happy that tears came out of my eyes,” showing his deep admiration for Yoo Jae Suk.

Go Kyung Pyo’s full interview and pictorial for ‘1st Look’ can be seen at the magazine’s homepage here.

Source + image: Star News via Nate

Super Junior’s Kibum shows off his six packs for ’1st Look’

In time for his comeback to the small screen with tvN‘s ‘I Love Italy‘, Super Junior‘s Kibum has participated in a classy new pictorial with ‘1st Look‘ magazine!

To show off his six months of hardcore training and effort, Kibum has gone completely topless to reveal his chiseled six pack abs. This combined with his emotional gazes plus the black and white effects makes for a stunning pictorial that brings out all the best features of this budding actor.

His drama is currently awaiting its pilot broadcast on May 28th.

Source + Photos: E-Daily via Naver

’1st Look’ reveals B-Cut photos of SM’s Yunho, Leeteuk, Seohyun, and Krystal

Earlier in the month, ‘1st Look‘ magazine revealed a special pictorial featuring TVXQ‘s Yunho, Super Junior‘s Leeteuk, Girls’ Generation‘s Seohyun, and f(x)‘s Krystal for SM Entertainment‘s new film, ‘I AM‘.

The staff at ’1st Look’ had to cut out some of the photos from the final pictorial but as a special treat for fans they decided to release some of the cut photos to the public. Their official Twitter account recently tweeted, “We’re revealing the ‘I AM’ B cuts that didn’t make the final selection! Check out the close up cuts of Seohyun and Krystal’s unedited figures as well as the statuesque Leeteuk and U-Know Yunho.”

Check out the photos below!

Source & Image(s): 1st Look Official Website

SM’s Yunho, Leeteuk, Seohyun, and Krystal model for ’1st Look’

For ‘1st Look‘ magazine, SM Entertainment labelmates got together for a special pictorial in time for the release of their new film, ‘I AM‘.

Each pictorial also features an in-depth interview with the stars, where TVXQ‘s Yunho in particular reveals his goals on how he wants to be remembered. He revealed, “I like resting, but I’m happier when I’m singing. Like my idol, Michael Jackson, I want to become a singer that is remembered forever, someone that can be a mentor for others.”

Super Junior‘s Leeteuk, who combined both masculine and chic looks for his style profile, expressed, “Behind the glitz and glam of the career of a celebrity lies a normal, Korean man, who is hungry for love and success.”

Girls’ Generation‘s Seohyun took the breath away of staff on set with her feminine yet powerful look. In her interview, she expressed, “My trainee days were fun and something to cherish because I made a lot of memories with my labelmate friends and unnis, memories that I wouldn’t be able to make at school. I’m both amazed and kind of shy that my trainee days will be revealed through ‘I AM’, but I think it will also be fun to share these with everyone.”

f(x)‘s Krystal showed off her own fashionable looks with a modern twist while also talking about her role in ‘High Kick 3‘, stating, “There are a lot of people that regard me as the same as my character, Ahn Soo Jung. I’m not like that, though. I may look cold on the outside, but I’m different once you get to know me. I’m just really shy.”

Check out the rest of the looks below!

Source + Photos: Newsen