Park Shin-hye is tired but happy

87 October 27, 2009October 27, 2009

by javabeans

The following is an interview with Park Shin-hye in Movieweek about her role as the crossdressing nun (apprentice) in You’re Beautiful. I think she, like Jang Geun-seok, had shown a lot of potential at a young age but sorta glided by in average performances for a while. But in this spunky trendy drama, I find both are really bursting with personality, and it sounds like the fun is alive both in front of and behind the cameras.

You’re Beautiful‘s Park Shin-hye: “I have dark circles under my eyes… The new challenge is thrilling!”

MOVIEWEEK: I didn’t know you had such a bright side.

PARK SHIN-HYE: “I’ve taken on a lot of quiet, sad roles till now. That’s why a lot of people have told me that they’re seeing a new side to me in this drama. But actually, Go Mi-nyeo is a bit like me. We’re similar in how we bump into things left and right, and how we mean well with good intentions, but end up causing accidents and trouble.” (Laughs)

What was your biggest reason for taking on the role of Go Mi-nyeo?

“The roles I had taken in the past were mostly older than my real age. [Park is 19.] In Radish Kimchi [깍두기], I played 23 years old [when she was 17]. Since I was playing twentysomething adult roles since high school, I wasn’t able to show my true personality. When I received the synopsis to this drama, Mi-nyeo was so lovable, and she was my age, too. I thought that I would be able to bring her to life. I read the script without putting it down, like I was reading a manhwa book. The biggest reasons were that I would be able to show a different side to my acting and that I would finally be able to act appropriate to my age.”

Said the manager next to her, “This was the first time Shin-hye said she wanted to do a project as soon as she read the synopsis.”

PARK: “Before that, when a project came in, I deliberated a lot over it, thinking, ‘Will I be able to perform this role well? She’s older and has a soft image…’ But as soon as I read this synopsis, I thought, ‘This must not go to anyone else. I absolutely have to do this.'” (Laughs)

Did you feel the burden of having to dress as a boy?

“Honestly, a little. Dressing as a boy usually means you have to speak with a lower voice and swagger and trudge along. Maybe that’s why after the first episode aired, there was a lot of talk about, ‘What kind of boy-acting is that?” A lot of people said, ‘Her voice is high and the way she talks and acts is like she’s trying to be cute.’ However, I think of it not as me as Park Shin-hye trying to act as a man, but Go Mi-nyeo trying to act as a man. Mi-nyeo is really cute and lovable. She has to act as her twin brother Go Mi-nam, so if we get rid of her feminine side, I think Mi-nyeo would completely disappear. So although there was a lot of that kind of talk following the first episode, the nun’s grace that Mi-nyeo possesses can’t change overnight just because she is forced to act as a man to take her brother’s place. I think the important thing is to mix these particular characteristics of Mi-nyeo’s.”

Visually, you’ve undergone a big transformation. Did you feel sad to cut your long hair?

“In Episode 1 when Mi-nyeo cuts off her long hair with scissors, I was really cutting my own hair. Because of that scene, the director wouldn’t let me cut my hair for a while. However, in the filming schedule we shot Mi-nyeo with her short hair first, so in some scenes I used a wig. That’s why there are some scenes that look a little awkward. But I’d already cut my hair short when I filmed Radish Kimchi. Back then, I did cry back in the salon. (Laughs) The end of my nose is roundish and I have a dimple in my chin. Maybe that’s why when my hair is short, I think I look androgynous.”

You’re getting a lot of envy from female viewers because you’re surrounded by such pretty men as Jang Geun-seok, Jung Yong-hwa, and Lee Hong-ki.

“That’s why I thought I would gain anti-fans. But if you look at the drama homepage, there really are no anti posts at all. Or maybe they don’t see me as a girl. (Laughs) In any case, I’ve gained a ton of female fans. On my personal homepage, there are really a lot of posts that say, ‘Shin-hye unni!’ or ‘Ms. Shin-hye, I’m a few years older than you…’ It makes me think all that much more that I chose well with this role.”

From the recently released photos of the filming set, it looks like you’re good friends with the actors.

“The news has already spread that our shooting atmosphere is great. We really don’t have any unsociable people. Even if we’re all tired and have dark circles under our eyes, we laugh as we film. (Laughs) Geun-seok oppa and I have been close since shooting a cosmetics CF together. It was hardest to become friends with Hong-ki. Contrary to his appearance, he hides his feelings well. We’re the same age, but at first we didn’t really communicate easily. But then, as we were talking about something, it’s like we totally hit it off with a bang. So now Hong-ki says to me, ‘Shin-hye, I think even if I went on a trip with you, we wouldn’t cause a scandal.’ He means we’re good friends, but still, it made me wonder if he didn’t see me as a girl.” (Laughs)

It’s only in the drama, but how does it feel to experience life as part of a popular pop group?

“I’d always wanted to try living together [with other group members]. You can do as you like at home, but no matter how friendly you are with your group members, they’re still not family so there’s a line you can’t cross. While filming, the thing I felt most was, ‘If we don’t look out for each other, we can’t stay together as a team for long.’ If you look at the groups that have stayed active together for a long time, it’s really amazing. I’m sure they have personal ambitions, but they learn to compromise with each other and stick together as a team.”

You sang songs yourself for the drama, didn’t you?

“Yes. In Episode 1, there’s a scene where Mi-nyeo sings in front of Tae-kyung [Jang Geun-seok]. That song is my theme, and I sang it myself. It’s a style of song I like and it seemed to suit my voice, so when that scene came up, I felt glad. This is the first time I’m participating on a drama OST. People who know that I had initially wanted to debut as a singer think that I have a really good voice. But although my dancing was okay, my voice was lacking. (Laughs) It turned out that I got another chance to change my path and act, and I’m glad that I’m able to show a new side to myself this time.”

Do you have any thoughts of pursuing singing activities in reality?

Phew, I don’t think I could do it. Hearing from Hong-ki, it’s pretty tough. Plus, I get to sing on a drama OST like this. That’s why I think, ‘Ah, I’m happiest here, right now in this spot. Let’s not get greedy.’ (Laughs)”

Via Movieweek

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51 rain88

October 28, 2009 at 6:15 AM

I like her and the drama so much
Thanks JB

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52 jandoe

October 28, 2009 at 7:05 AM

she sounds frikkin adorable and nice! thanks JB for the translation :)
(if anything of Jang Geun Seuk comes up, do you mind translating? Hehe :))

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53 Riyong

October 28, 2009 at 8:12 AM

Totally love her. I first saw her in tree of heaven and i knew that she really is a very intelligent actor. I really hope you get all the good things in life.
Thanks for posting her interview.

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54 Mars

October 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM

I love this drama!! After the 1st episode I was hooked!! Park Shin Hye is sooo adorable (she seem really down to earth)!! And the three boys are soo cute, especially Jang Geun Suk.... his look is sooo serious. I can't wait to watch the rest!!

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55 EM

October 28, 2009 at 9:19 AM

Aw she sounds so loveable in this interview.

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56 Cartman

October 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM

Before, in Goong S, I like really hated her. I don't know why. Maybe it's the acting or just the character. But now I sooo ADORE her! She's so cute and she's really fit for the role! :D

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57 lilly

October 28, 2009 at 10:24 AM

I like PSH since Tree in heaven where I though she was really a japanese actress. She had a very good chemistry with Lee Wan and she acted so charming and cute !

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58 2m2i4k1i

October 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM

PSH is really adorable...haha
i've loved her since in stairway to heaven...
she's really talented and sweet looking
i guess she's going to have a good time with Hong ki since their roles are really funny and remarkable...

"You’re getting a lot of envy from female viewers because you’re surrounded by such pretty men as Jang Geun-seok, Jung Yong-hwa, and Lee Hong-ki"

>>>SUCH A LUCKY GIRL!!!
don't worry you'll never get anti fans because those fans are loving you...

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59 Sonam

October 28, 2009 at 11:52 AM

She should have been Jandi!!

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60 belleza

October 28, 2009 at 11:56 AM

"She should have been Jandi!!"

More like the Hong Sisters should have been offered CRAZY money to write BBF.

(and to never touch a sageuk again . . . .) ;)

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61 mookie

October 28, 2009 at 2:26 PM

^ belleza, WORD.

She's my pedo-girlcrush now. She and MGY

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62 yvhsien

October 28, 2009 at 2:57 PM

She is sweet and humble. Definitely the right fit for the role.

I'm surprise she didn's mention Jong Hwa. I seem to think they are super close from watching the NGs and behind-the-scenes shots.

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63 Taohua

October 28, 2009 at 5:32 PM

She sounds so sweet and down to earth! Thanks for translating the interview JB! Yeah I only saw her in the first episode of StH and then I watched her in "the drama that shall never be named" :) Luckily, I thought she was better than the main lead in the later that I decided to watch YB (really though...w/such a great trailer & the Hong Sisters along wiJGS---how could I have resisted anyways?)

But she's doing a great job and she has such awesome chemistry w/JGS! Can't wait to watch the episode tonight once I get home tonight!

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64 Kgrl

October 28, 2009 at 5:50 PM

One of the things I love about child actors turned actors is how mature and level-headed they are. And I've paid attention to PSH ever since Stairways. Perhaps it's due to the knowledge of her age, but I found her to have done great in Stairways and Tree. Even in Goong S (Belleza, I uttered the name!), I found her performance to be better than some of the leads. Eh, I love child actors, so I give more allowances? Lols.

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65 txr

October 28, 2009 at 6:56 PM

Thanks for your translation. I have been a silent reader for a while and I always enjoy your drama recaps.

I have noticed someone in soompi has posted this article as well and instead of crediting you, they have credit AsianFanatics. Here is the link.

http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=308926&st=3680&p=14816313&#entry14816313

Once again, thank you for your drama recaps and translation.

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66 Pink Fox

October 28, 2009 at 7:32 PM

Yes, she sounds really pleasant - hard not to like her!

But i wish someone would do an exclusive interview with HongKi!!! Happy to know he is the reserved type and stepping so out of his real personality - so unlike his ditzy character, 'Jeremy' -->goes to show how serious he is in his acting and how good he is in his comical role. Have seen him in some gameshows and he is indeed rather self-unassuming and almost shy. He once worked himself to exhaustion! such commitment! :D

Hmmmm....i really like him the best! Pls won't someone do an exclusive interview with him, pretty please!!!!???

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67 vrosemarie

October 28, 2009 at 7:46 PM

I have come to like Park Shin Hye in this drama. Before this I only knew her as the mini Choi Ji Woo in Stairway to Heaven, the girl in Tree of Heaven (which looked very tragic as well) and the girl who kissed my Jang Geun Suk in a CF!!! Now I can see that she's a really cute and bubbly girl, she's grown up well and she's acting in a very different role than the ones I've seen her in... :-)

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68 Soulwave

October 28, 2009 at 8:09 PM

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL is realy funny, refresh like the win

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69 2ne1

October 29, 2009 at 4:41 AM

JGS and PSH are so cute together and they have good chemistry both of screen and on screen! :D

Watch these;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eZi9pw_IU4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eZi9pw_IU4

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70 Gloria

October 29, 2009 at 11:05 PM

I LOVE HER! She is just so good! Her acting is great, and I admit her voice is not the best *which she did mentioned herself* but the songs she sang for the OST were really good!! I do look foward to new songs if there's possibilities. I think it's cute, that little story between her and hongki haha. But if we see from the behind the scene, she is actually closest with JGS, but her and yonghwa are hitting off quite nicely too =D Oh man, if I was her, I can't choose either. So lookig foward to this drama. Too bad it's going against Iris, they invited millions in that drama, if it fails, then that'd be ironic. I am not saying 'You're beautiful' is lacking or what not, just that Iris has a stronger cast in general and A LOT higher budget. And not to mention LeeJunki's new drama is coming out in the same time slot!!! I hope the ratings for 'You're beautiful' can get better...

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71 Sarasa36

November 5, 2009 at 10:24 AM

At first, I didn't like her. But now seeing her in You're beatufil, she seems a good actress!!!

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72 kaveh yousefzadeh

November 28, 2009 at 8:28 AM

i love park shin hye so much!

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73 Rina

December 4, 2009 at 2:38 PM

I like her role in starway of heaven and now You're beautiful !
I think she's a very great person xDDDDDDDDDd !
PARK SHIN HYE FIGHTING <3

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74 Boa Moua

December 27, 2009 at 8:34 PM

OMG ! i love this show.... its so CUTE ! Especially Jeremy he is so cute i Love all of them. but yea i love this show alot.... one of the best korean drama

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75 Dase

January 7, 2010 at 5:43 PM

She is an amazing person! Good singer, awesome dancer, great actress! Also she's down to Earth and doesn't just care about her looks, even though she is very pretty! She's amazing!!! AND I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND SOO SAD IT'S OVER!

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76 atreyu112

January 12, 2010 at 9:46 PM

Auuwww... what an adorable kid... she such an up n coming actress.. i just hope her star will keep on be brighter and brighter.. Shin hye.. fighting!!!

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77 Rizzy

March 18, 2010 at 9:12 PM

You're Beautiful is the first drama of PSH that I watched and I love her! :) Kudos to her because she deserved all the praises she's receiving right now. I hope the cast of YB visit Philippines soon.

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78 sauron saga

April 3, 2010 at 9:38 AM

"From the recently released photos of the filming set, it looks like you’re good friends with the actors."
I'm wondering why she just talked bout Geunsuk & Hongki and didn't talk (more) bout Yonghwa,
from BTS, I think she had a different relationship with Yonghwa, they were pretty close. I like their interaction, so touchy-freely thing.
Now I think there's something between Yonghwa-Shinhye that she doesn't want public to know about it.
Good for them to keep it underradar.

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79 pwint hnin khine

May 18, 2010 at 12:37 AM

go mi nam is so cute.i like her so much.i like u "park shin hye"

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80 sitaslide

July 9, 2010 at 10:28 AM

just finished watching the drama... i think u really act and sing wonderfully in this drama... keep try new roles and keep us stunned...
wish all the best for you in the next projects.... Park Shin Hye!!! (^_^)

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81 Cam

July 21, 2010 at 8:25 PM

AWWWIES! =)

How lovely! I love seeing Park Shin Hye finally have her new other side of her that it made her so pride what she is, of course! Bravo-Bravo!

Keep it up, Park Shin Hye! (thumbs-up) You're really lucky to stay close friend with Jang Geun Seok, yupz!

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82 eVaNGeLiNe

August 24, 2010 at 1:48 AM

god bless you unnie! :)

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83 @minam04

October 20, 2010 at 6:37 PM

Thanks a lot,becoz of this ep.Summary i'm able to know what happen on that episode that i've missed when I got sick.Hope u can make some more summary with oder kdrama.Tnx lol.

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84 Sue

November 7, 2010 at 10:48 PM

I absolutely love her in this drama!! I have watched it so many times and it never fails to make me smile. Loved all the songs too! Shin Hye, U are truely a great actress!! Waiting to see more of u.

Cheers from Singapore!!

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85 Hippy

November 21, 2010 at 3:39 PM

I totally adore her. The more you get to know her the more you get to like her. Now I'm totally into her. She's so down-to-earth, honest, and kind. She truely is a great actress that takes her role seriously. It is very interesting to see her growing up into a beautiful and talent woman and actress.

Fighting Shinhye, from Canada

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86 lulu

June 9, 2013 at 2:29 AM

Park Shin Hye's acting is really outstanding. I have watched
her opposite Lee Wan in Tree of Heaven and they are really very good actors who can connect to their audience. I wish she'll be given another project- a heavy drama role either with jang geunsuk or lee wan again. Because drama roles are challenging and they can bring out the best in every actors and actresses. Shin Hye is not fitted to a light drama for she deserves a project that would give her an acting award. She is not a mediocre actress who acts out tweetum roles.

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87 Junex

September 9, 2015 at 5:23 PM

I liked PSH as cute,innocent,charming,or serious actress.I especially like her role in this drama.I watched this so many times .When you need a laugh or getting depress, just watch this drama and listen to all the songs and watch all the cuteness of PSH

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