MBLAQ’s G.O. talks about his acting experience in ‘Phantom’

MBLAQ‘s G.O. made a confession about his acting in the hit drama series ‘Phantom‘.

G.O. guest-featured on the September 7th broadcast of SBS TV ‘GO Show‘ along with trot kings Song Dae Kwan & Tae Jin Ah, CNBLUE‘s Lee Jonghyun, and ‘Respond 1997‘ couple Seo In Guk & A Pink‘s Eunji.

It was here that MC Go Hyun Jung admitted she thought there would be a twist in the ‘Phantom’ drama because of G.O.’s ambiguous facial expressions.

Hearing this, G.O. confessed that often times when he received the script, he didn’t understand a lot of the terminology such as ‘steganography‘, which made it difficult for him to understand the scenario as a whole, and in turn, difficult to display the appropriate emotions.

G.O. also remarked that veteran actor So Ji Sub shared an acting secret with him, discouraging G.O. from wearing short-sleeve t-shirts because bare skin doesn’t look too attractive on camera.

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ZE:A’s Dongjun cast in new film ‘Employee’ alongside actor So Ji Sub

Member Dongjun of idol group ZE:A will be making his big-screen debut through upcoming film ‘Employee‘, starring veteran actor So Ji Sub.

The film’s distributing company Showbox Mediaplex stated on September 6th, “Dongjun will be playing the role ‘Rahoon’ who lives a dangerous life working as a part-timer at the homicide business where the detective (So Ji Sub) is employed, despite not having completed high school.”

In the still cut which was also recently released, Dongjun displayed masculine charisma with his fierce gaze and gestures. His character ‘Rahoon’ is rebellious and appears cold on the outside, but on the inside, he is a warm teen who puts his family first, and he is the defining character who causes Hyung-do (So Ji Sub) to go against his company’s will.

Dongjun reportedly displayed much ambition for this particular role, not only practicing his action scenes but also receiving firearm training on the side.

The film opens in theaters on October 18th!

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So Ji Sub selected as new endorsement model for ‘Dimchae’

Actor So Ji Sub has been selected as the new face of the kimchi refrigerator line, ‘Dimchae‘.

On August 16th, manufacturer WiniaMando announced through a press release, “So Ji Sub has been selected as the new endorsement model for ‘Dimchae’.” This will mark the actor’s second time serving as the model, as he was also the model for the brand back in 2010 with actor Yoo Seung Ho.

According to ‘Dimchae’, “So Ji Sub, who’s nicknamed ‘So Gan Ji’ (‘So’ being his last name, ‘Gan Ji’ meaning charismatic in Japanese), was chosen as the model for his exceptional sense of style and because he’s an actor who’s loved by men and women of all age groups.”

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‘Phantom’s So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, and Kwak Do Won named honorary ambassadors for cyber crime prevention

The leading cast of SBS‘s ‘Phantom‘ has been named honorary ambassadors for the Cyber Investigations Unit of the National Police Agency.

On the morning of August 9th, a representative of the NPA announced, “So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, and Kwak Do Won have been inaugurated as honorary ambassadors for our cyber crime prevention program. They will be receiving the appropriate certificates for their roles soon.”

The three were actually a part of a Cyber Investigations Unit in the drama ‘Phantom’, and now they’ll be able to continue their activities off screen for a good cause. Representatives stated, “We decided to choose them as our honorary ambassadors because of their background with the drama, which covered real life issues like cyber crime, hateful replies, and hacking.”

For the next two years, the three will be working to raise awareness and the prevention of cyber crimes through the production of promotional content.

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So Ji Sub shares his thoughts on the conclusion of ‘Phantom’

Actor So Ji Sub has shared his final thoughts on concluding his SBS drama, ‘Phantom‘.

On August 4th, the drama came to a final conclusion after four months of hard work. So Ji Sub greeted each staff one final time and gave them all a warm hug to express his gratitude. To the staff disappointed that the drama had already came to an end, he told them, “Thank you for being a source of strength for me.”

When asked by a staff member if he had a hard time through the filming, he jokingly replied with a bright smile, “It’s probably okay for me to say this now, right? This was the hardest out of all of my past works.”

So Ji Sub expressed, “The filming has all come to an end but there are still two episodes left to air so I don’t feel like it’s quite over yet. I think I’ll start to feel it once all of the episodes have been broadcast. This is the first time all of my co-stars and staff have taken on such a genre so there were definitely a lot of hardships along the way. The drama is different in that it’s not focused on the emotions of the leading characters but rather on the flow of the story so it was hard acting all of that out. I think everyone would consider that aspect the hardest.”

On fluently handling his lines with technical jargon, he stated, “The process of memorizing my lines has brought about a lot of fun episodes to share. I think that ‘Phantom’ could be named the drama with the most NGs because of how hard our lines are. Memorizing lines was definitely the hardest part. “

Concluding with a special message to viewers and fans, he stated, “There were a lot of people that said that the genre wouldn’t be easy to turn into a drama, as well as people worrying over the viewer ratings because it wasn’t a typical mellow drama, but thank you so much for sending us such passionate support despite it all. I feel like I’ve climbed up and down a tall mountain. It’s upsetting to hear that it’s already the final broadcast. Thank you to all of those that loved Woohyun and Kiyoung.”

The 19th episode will broadcast on the 8th at 9:40 p.m., 20 minutes earlier than the original time slot due to the London Olympics.

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Gong Yoo and G.NA voted as the #1 celebrities to spend summer vacation with

Handsome actor Gong Yoo and solo artist G.NA have been voted as the #1 male/female celebrity netizens want to spend the summer vacation with.

Between June 4th and the 18th, media portal site, Mediatong, conducted a poll asking 548 of its members which male and female celebrity they would like to spend their summer vacation with this year.

Among the male stars, Gong Yoo, who’s capturing the hearts’ of many female viewers with his role in KBS‘s ‘Big‘, topped the list with a total of 40.1% votes. Second place went to actor Joo Won, who’s simultaneously appearing in KBS’s ‘1 Night 2 Days‘ and drama ‘Bridal Mask‘, with 21.5% votes.

Trailing behind those two were So Ji Sub with 14.6%, Kim Soo Hyun with 10.7%, and Big Bang‘s T.O.P with 7.4% votes.

As for the female celebrities, G.NA took the lead with a total of 32.7% votes. Girls’ Generation‘s Yuri came in second with 17.8% votes, followed by ‘Gentlemen’s Dignity‘ lead female character Kim Ha Neul with 14.4%, 4minute‘s HyunA with 10.4%, and miss A‘s Suzy with 6.7%.

Which celebrity would you like to spend your summer vacation with?

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Past photos of Daniel Choi and So Ji Sub receive attention

Thanks to recent broadcasts of SBS‘ ‘Good Morning’, past photos of actors Daniel Choi (top) and So Ji Sub (bottom) have become a hot topic online.

The June 11th episode of ‘Good Morning’ revealed details of Daniel Choi’s school days. His third year middle school homeroom teacher Oh Sae Chang remarked, “[Daniel] was a very quiet, well-behaved student. At the end of the day, no matter what I said, he would just smile.”

The actor’s past photos showed that he’s been blessed with his handsome look, distinct facial features, and tall height since his middle school days.

On June 18th, the crew of SBS’ ‘Good Morning’ visited So Ji Sub’s middle school and revealed his graduation picture. As was the case with Daniel Choi, So Ji Sub is once again gathering attention as he looked just as charismatic and handsome in his youth as he is now.

Both actors are starring in the drama ‘Phantom‘, and viewers couldn’t help but compare the two.

They commented, “Both So Ji Sub and Daniel Choi’s past photos look cool,” “The battle between the fans of So Gan Ji (So Ji Sub’s nickname) and Daniel Choi begins,” and “As expected, the two handsome men are just different.”

Which actor would you rather have gone to school with?

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So Ji Sub defends Lee Yeon Hee’s acting

Actor So Ji Sub recently commented on his fellow SBS‘s ‘Phantom‘ partner, Lee Yeon Hee, in response to viewers’ criticism of her acting.

On the 11th, SBS’s Ilsan production center held a press conference for ‘Phantom’, in which So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, Um Ki Joon, and Kwak Do Won were present.

During the press conference, So Ji Sub stated, “There are times when I can’t understand certain responses that viewers have to certain parts of the drama. While filming scenes with Lee Yeon Hee, I don’t feel the awkwardness. However, it seems viewers seem to feel awkward watching Lee Yeon Hee’s acting. This is unfortunate because on the set, I don’t feel that Lee Yeon Hee’s acting is awkward. I hope viewers will watch with kinder gazes.”

Currently, Lee Yeon Hee plays the ulzzang cyber policewoman Yoo Gang Mi in the drama, while So Ji Sub takes charge as the leader of the cyber investigation team, Kim Woo Hyun.

‘Phantom’ is a drama concerning the cyber police and delivers an intense warning to the inappropriate use of the cyber world. It is written by Kim Eun Hee, who has also written the popular 2011 drama ‘Sign’ that started the crime drama syndrome. Her current work is now receiving public favor as well.

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[e]MBLAQ’s G.O. talks about his acting debut in ‘Phantom’

MBLAQ‘s G.O. has shared his feelings on making his acting debut as a fixed cast member through SBS‘s new drama, ‘Phantom‘.

G.O. is currently starring in the drama as a gamer turned cyber security officer named ‘Lee Tae Gyun’. His character previously worked in the gaming industry for the development of hack shields before getting his skills recognized enough to join the cyber investigation team.

Funnily enough, he’s never once harmed a bug in his life, let alone hit another person, so the cases he takes on leaves him stunned and surprised. Fortunately, he has a passionate drive and an innocent albeit naive personality that makes him an endearing character.

G.O. expressed, “It was definitely not an easy try but every moment is fun and I’m feeling the charm of the career. It feels like I’m on a fun vacation since I’m developing relationships with the cast on set and visiting places I’ve never been before.”

He went on to reveal that senior actors Kwon Hae Hyo and Im Ji Kyu were giving him a lot of support. “One time, we were filming into the early morning when So Ji Sub senior came up to me and lightly hit my shoulder while asking if I was fatigued. That question really made me feel closer to him and made me choke up.”

He continued, “Director Kim Hyung Shik is really detailed in his directing so I learn a lot from him. I’m not good because it’s my first time but I trust that my acting will gain quality once I follow his lead.”

The director added, “Even at times when G.O. doesn’t have scenes to film, he’s always waiting for hours on end to watch the other actors and learn from them. Once, he even stayed until the early morning. I recognize that he’s a big star in the music industry so I was surprised to see how dilligent he worked.”

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MBLAQ’s G.O poses with ‘Ghost’ co-star So Ji Sub

Earlier today, MBLAQ member G.O revealed a photo with actor So Ji Sub, a fellow co-star from their current SBS drama, ‘Ghost‘.

‘Ghost’, which premiered last week on May 30th, follows the story of Kim Woo Hyun (So Ji Sub), a top-ranked detective who investigates secrets and mysteries in the cyber world. G.O plays Lee Tae Kyun in this thriller crime drama.

The singer posted the above photo on his Twitter account, featuring G.O in a beige blazer with So Ji Sob, both posing with thumbs-up signs.

He also left a peppy message, openly admiring So Ji Sub’s handsome looks and telling fans to look forward to the next episode of ‘Ghost’.

In response, netizens have commented, “So Ji Sub’s face is so small,” and, “They’re both so attractive.”

Are you tuning in to ‘Ghost’?  Is it good? Let us know in the comments section below!

Still cuts of So Ji Sub and Lee Yeon Hee on the set of ‘Phantom’ revealed

SBS recently revealed still cuts from the filming of its new drama, ‘Phantom‘, which will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays with the conclusion of ‘Rooftop Prince‘.

The filming took place in early May with main leads So Ji Sub and Lee Yeon Hee, as well as other cast members.

Filmed on a cloudless day at a helicopter landing pad on top of a large building, So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, and Kwak Do Won showed a passion for their work despite the heat.

So Ji Sub wore a simple stylish suit, while Lee Yeon Hee dazzled with her men-inspired outfit complete with a loosely draped tie and blazer.

One drama representative praised Lee Yeon Hee stating, “She has the beauty of a ‘sun goddess’“.

‘Phantom’ will tell of the story of cyber investigators So Ji Sub and Lee Yeon Hee, and will start airing later this month.

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