Bae Soo-bin brightens up Brilliant Legacy
by javabeans
SBS’s weekend drama Brilliant Legacy continues to perform well. No, I’m still not following it — I just don’t think it’s for me — but by all accounts it’s zipping along nicely.
The leads are the fresh-faced and cute Lee Seung-gi and Han Hyo-joo; but although he’s not the lead character, actor Bae Soo-bin is attracting a lot of attention for his portrayal of his character Jun-sae. Below is a recent interview with the 32-year-old (also of dramas Painter of the Wind, Jumong) about his current role.
The response to Brilliant Legacy is very good.
I have a lot of affection for this drama. I look forward to it, and every time I go to the film set, I feel a positive energy. Because I get such a good feeling from viewers toward the role I’m playing, I enjoy every day.
Because the drama has 26 episodes, I think the writer is letting the plot unfold quickly. When I look at the scripts at first, even I feel it’s rather hectic. [Laughs] These days, I’ve gotten used to the speed of developments. The actors are all doing a good job, so it makes it fun for me. Although I already know what happens, when I watch the broadcasts, I’m entertained. This is the first time I’ve watched my own drama again on the internet. Haha.
People really love the character of Park Jun-sae.
I hope Jun-sae can receive even more love and support in the future. No, I’d like for him to steal all the hearts of the women in Korea. [Laughs] Whether or not the female viewers are married , I’d like to embody the ideal man whom all women would like to marry or date.
Jun-sae has an image of a caregiver, but what about in reality?
He’s a character who appeals to women’s fantasies. Even as a man myself, I think it would be nice if there was really a guy like Jun-sae who existed in real life. [He thinks intently for a moment] He has some similarities with me, but there are differences too. [Laughs] I can’t study or fight as well as Jun-sae, but I think his nature is similar to mine. [Laughs] On a basic level, Jun-sae is bright person. I tend to be influenced by my roles, and after doing this drama, I think my own personality has brightened.
The focus of the drama is on Lee Seung-gi.
I think that’s natural, since Seung-gi has a higher public profile than me. Of course, I think that as I keep going in my acting career, at some point I’ll receive the focus of attention and carry the responsibility. Until that day comes, I’ll have to prepare as much as possible.
Last year, you took on a serious character in the role of Jung-jo in SBS’s Painter of the Wind.
In a sageuk, I’m acting as a real-life historical figure, so I have to convey the role properly. When I was working on Painter of the Wind, I kept the a spirit of respect for the man as I acted. I did my best to act without harming his image.
However, maybe it’s because this is a contemporary drama, but I’ve lightened up. I deliver my dialogue in an upbeat tone because I want to spread the happiness to the viewers. [Laughs] I’d like for viewers to say that they feel better when they see me come onscreen.
Do you have your own particular criteria for choosing projects?
First, I read the script. When I see the cast, I can determine whether I’ll be able to do this or not. If I think I can create an appealing character, I’m the type who makes up my mind and dives right in. But I’m not someone who insists stubbornly that I absolutely have to take on a certain role. I just have to jump into the project and be fully invested.
I’ll continue doing that in my acting career in the future. Although a drama’s story gets told to others through me, I don’t feel like I should overly exert myself to present a packaged image. That doesn’t suit me. When acting, I have to immerse myself into a role and transform, but I can’t do that for my everyday life.
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1 Lauren
May 30, 2009 at 11:44 PM
i love bae soo-bin! his character is absolutely adorable. so far i haven't found a flaw in him which is really driving me nuts since at this point i kinda want han hyo-joo to end up with him instead of lee seung-ki!
haha and firstt :)
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2 heejung
May 30, 2009 at 11:57 PM
bae soo bin is such a hottie. <3
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3 goldlilys
May 31, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Why can't he be the lead role? Ehmm, not that I'm following this series either because han hyo-joo's character has something that irritates me . And if the main lead female irritates me with a combination that I don't find the main lead guy role handsome or can act well, I can't stand the drama. Can somebody please tell me why this drama is popular ?!!
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4 B.B.
May 31, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Will be interesting to see Bae Soo-bin a few years down the track. Love his lines dropped in perfectly to manoeuvre of the stubborn Han Hyo-joo.. Just as Lee Jun-ki in My Girl, was the wonderful 3rd wheel in the triangle, I think Soo-bin will be as well. These guys are the warm secure comforter (quilt, doona, duvet, whatever you want to call them) of the heroines life. Han Hyo-joo will end up with the sparks flying, bit of a ratbag, rebel of Lee Seung-gi.
Love Grandma, LOATHE the evil stepmother......bring back the stocks. lol
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5 jj
May 31, 2009 at 12:28 AM
He is adorable & so ideal (man) in the drama. AH love it =)
His facial expressions are so cute!
Thanks for this =)
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6 Carolin
May 31, 2009 at 12:51 AM
I'm glad to be reminded that this series has 26 episodes. I know that the story is somewhat predictable, but for some reason the way that they are doing the story this time I am genuinly entertained by it. I think the thing that is different is the fact that in the story I'm really not bored by how each character is developing.
-Thanks for the short interview, even though you aren't watching the show!
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7 that guy
May 31, 2009 at 1:08 AM
It seems like the Han Hyo Joo potrayal of Guem Jandi is better then how they potrayed Jandi in BOF. Even though this is a different character, and this is a totally different story.
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8 chajjye
May 31, 2009 at 2:39 AM
at first glance of the first picture, i thought it was a 20-ish person. Hehe. Didn't know he's already in his 30s.
Glad to know he enjoys his popularity and character. seems like a very bubbly person from the interview.
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9 thunderbolt
May 31, 2009 at 3:48 AM
OMG, that's one yummy pic of Bae Soo-bin. Love him for saying this:
"Although a drama’s story gets told to others through me, I don’t feel like I should overly exert myself to present a packaged image."
Thanks for translating the interview, sarahbeans. *muah!*
Psst, I'm enjoying Brilliant Legacy.
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10 Yoo Jin
May 31, 2009 at 4:36 AM
i love the drama and Bae Soo-bin , he's adorable =] He was great in Painter in the Wind too. In a few years there is no doubt that he'll be the center of attention in dramas. He's a great actor and it doesn't hurt that he's cute =]
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11 cc
May 31, 2009 at 4:47 AM
I love him! Love his eyes~
I'm enjoying Brilliant Legacy!
Thank you for translating the interview.
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12 emeldy
May 31, 2009 at 5:21 AM
I really enjoyed this drama, he is actually a better guy and a better looking than the main lead. But i love the way the story is shaping up. But it's 26 episode , thought it was supposed 20. Well i m not complaining.
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13 mcjayjay
May 31, 2009 at 5:28 AM
i love him so much! i anticipate his appearance while watching brilliant legacy! he radiates beautiful energy and brightness, i really hoped that he was the lead, though he would be tough, but i like him just the nice and sweet way he is. Bae soo bin fighting!!!. and writers: give him more material! need more screen time!
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14 Sonam
May 31, 2009 at 7:31 AM
I have just discovered BSB and yes, he is really good looking .....refined, sensitive and elegant. His Bambi eyes go straight to your heart. But I find the character he's playing in BL too perfect.....the writer needs to mix it up!
The two young leads have great chemistry. HHJ 's so pretty and while I don't find LSG good looking he is very likable and that's all I ask.
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15 malen
May 31, 2009 at 7:47 AM
I've just started to watched this drama last few days. It's very intresting and refreshing as well. Enjoyable toooooo........
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16 fizzle
May 31, 2009 at 8:28 AM
He is so handsome. I'm glad he's gaining some recognition now because he's a great actor. I don't think I would watch Brilliant Legacy, though. I like Moon Chae Won also, but the other two leads don't appeal to me.
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17 KOK
May 31, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Its unfortuante that at this point he's completely overshadowed Lee Seungi, as for Han Hyo Joo I don't think she annoying at all, she's probably one of the better female leads, shame about seungi who's acting ability is pretty weak.
26 eps, hmm so seems like they've got some big storyline planned, hopefully its not predictable. One thing is that even though 10 eps have gone past I haven't found it draggy or slow at all.
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18 Acalle
May 31, 2009 at 9:27 AM
I haven't started on this drama yet, but what I'm impressed about BSB so far is he was able to portrait well in many extreme different characters: a villain in Emperior of the Sea, a mysterious tactic in Jumong, and a charming king in Painter of the Wind.
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19 Yoomin
May 31, 2009 at 11:23 AM
I LOVE HIM. The show is pretty good but Bae Soo-bin is flawless and I'm a Han Hyo-joo fan.
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20 Vivianna
May 31, 2009 at 2:55 PM
@goldlilys :
Same here. I wish someone can tell me why this show receives such high rating.
I don't like both the leads. Not knowing much about Han Hyo-joo initially, I thought she had not acting experience as seen in the first two episodes. Frankly it is the evil stepmother and Bae Soo-bin making me stay and watch the rest of the show.
The stepmother is great. When I watch the "Golden Bride", she makes me believe how kind she is. And now she is completely opposite.
I would say she is my favourite evil mother, next to Gu JunPyo's mom, XD.
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21 jo
May 31, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Bae Soo Bin has to be one of the TOP reasons that I'm following Brilliant Legacy. Thanks for posting this interview. He seems like a rather honest and funny guy.
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22 blah
May 31, 2009 at 4:42 PM
that guy is so old!!
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23 phjfever
May 31, 2009 at 5:38 PM
bae soo bin is cute/handsome - i think i'd definitely see this! thnx javabeans for update!
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24 Yinnie
May 31, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Only on episode 5, and I swear I'm hooked because of Bae soo bin.
Lee seung gi does nothing for me, Bae soo Bin, thats another story ;)
I loving Shining inheritance atm ^^
old concept, fresh twist. I Like! I hope HHJ doesn't turn into a bore and lose her spunkiness half way through.
Her friend Hye JIn was one of the mean girls in BOF right? I do like her. =) Up and coming actress? And that manager guy that lee seung gi beat up is also verrryyy cute.
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25 Pauline
May 31, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Han Hyo Joo kind of resembles Keira Knightly to me, especially when she smiles. I think she's cute in Brilliant Legacy. I also liked her in Iljimae. She has spunk.
They always make the nice guy who never gets the girl character so boring. I hope BSB can make the character more interesting. He is really cute though.
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