[Ask an Actor] Jang Hyuk
by stroopwafel
The one and only Jang Hyuk will be the next actor to take part in our Ask an Actor video series.
We last saw him in dramaland as a former boxer in Bad Papa, and his next project, My Country, will be out later this year. Jang Hyuk will be taking on the role of Lee Bang-won, who would go on to become King Taejong, and the drama will take place during the fall of the Goryeo dynasty and the rise of the Joseon dynasty.
If you have any questions for Jang Hyuk, leave them in the comments! We’ll select some of the most interesting questions and include them in our interview.
Deadline: We will cut off accepting questions on April 18.
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1 ObsessedMuch
April 11, 2019 at 7:20 AM
Does your network of friends, including your famous trio of Kim Jong Kook and Cha Tae Hyun, affect your professional life as well? As in, do they inspire you to chose certain scripts over others or act a particular scene differently?
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ObsessedMuch
April 11, 2019 at 7:23 AM
Gosh why is this the first comment!?! Please add smarter questions beanies to drown out this one abt his friends 🙊
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egads
April 11, 2019 at 8:24 AM
But it is a smart question
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kiara
April 11, 2019 at 8:37 AM
I agree!
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2 kiara
April 11, 2019 at 8:02 AM
So much crushing on this man back in his DAEMANG days and it hasn't changed lol. My sageuk oppa!
Question: You are one busy actor! How do you balance family life and work?
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kiara
April 11, 2019 at 8:36 AM
Oh and a few more for his next role as Lee Bang-won.
1. You've played Lee Bang-won before in EMPIRE OF LUST (2015). What makes you want to play the same historical figure again?
2. Do you have a favorite performance in the past that you draw inspiration from, like Yoo Dong-geun in TEARS OF THE DRAGON, Kim Yeong-cheol in THE GREAT KING SEJONG, Ahn Nae-sang in MAIDS etc?
3. What do you admire most about Lee Bang-won? In history or the drama character.
Jang Hyuk + PD Kim Jin-won = happy fan-girl.
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suk
April 11, 2019 at 2:39 PM
I was going to ask the same exact question! I'm really curious about his answer. To add on maybe: How are you going to differentiate your portrayal of Lee Bang-won from the many other actors who have played the same character?
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ramonathepest
April 14, 2019 at 7:16 AM
"Daemang days"? Is that the name of a character he played or is that a Korean word meaning younger days?
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kiara
April 14, 2019 at 3:18 PM
DAEMANG is one of his earlier sageuks (2002). It's also known as THE GREAT AMBITION. It was written and directed by the dynamic duos of the late 1990s to early 2000s Song Ji-na and the late Kim Jong-hak.
I love the cast and some of them have successful and lasting careers like Jang Hyuk and the 2 leading ladies, Son Ye-jin and Lee Yo-won etc.
Here are some blog reviews and thoughts on DAEMANG.
https://stuckonhyuk.wordpress.com/2013/06/15/daemang-great-ambition-review/
https://atouchofdrama.wordpress.com/2014/03/15/thoughts-on-daemang/
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ramonathepest
April 18, 2019 at 1:09 AM
Thanks! I've watched all of Hyukie's movies and dreams except Great Ambition which is on my watchlist.
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3 Jrr 🌈
April 11, 2019 at 8:44 AM
Which role offer did you regret declining the most & why?
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Jrr 🌈
April 16, 2019 at 10:25 AM
Thought of one more question.
There's so many upcoming talented actors/actresses in the industry now. Who do you like the most & will want to work with in the near future?
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4 annnsow
April 11, 2019 at 8:56 AM
Would you ever consider starting a career abroad, in Hollywood for example?
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Azy JT Evol
April 12, 2019 at 12:37 PM
Fun fact: He did a chinese-korea collab movie (Inside or outside) + a singapour-korea-usa collab (Dance of the dragon):D
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5 Felicity from GREECE
April 11, 2019 at 9:32 AM
You played various roles. Tell me what kind of role you want to play and the leading heroine you want beside you
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6 Felicity from GREECE
April 11, 2019 at 9:57 AM
1. Which is your fave food and drink?
2. What do you like to do in order to relieve your stress?
3. Which is your fave destination for vacations? / Do you like the idea to come to Greece?
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7 bluetamarind
April 11, 2019 at 10:23 AM
What factors do you consider before accepting a specific role, either in a film or drama?
If one of your children shows interest in acting, will you support it? Why or why not?
The showbiz industry in your country is now loaded with a vast of amazing actors from all ages, and it seems new talents are being launched continually. With that, how would you want to be distinguished or recognized as an actor?
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8 Kafiyah Bello
April 11, 2019 at 11:22 AM
No comment just love😍😍😍
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9 mvl
April 11, 2019 at 11:24 AM
Continuing on the friend question, it is my understanding that you and Kim Sun Ah are good friends, but have never acted together in a drama or movie. Is there any project that you two have considered past or future? Or is this something you wouldn't consider?
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10 spazmo
April 11, 2019 at 11:27 AM
he is my first Kdrama Crush and i'm just sitting here staring at his photo and my mind is blank....
*images of Dae Gil with his mane of gloriousness and six pack*
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PakalanaPikake
April 11, 2019 at 9:37 PM
*passes popcorn to @spazmo*
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
April 11, 2019 at 10:37 PM
Could I cameo as your teeth in your next drama? What do you think about this question?
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PakalanaPikake
April 12, 2019 at 6:29 AM
*puts on welding goggles*
I'm dazzled. ;-)
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11 earthna
April 11, 2019 at 1:36 PM
I'm wondering how scenes that require long dialogues were shot. There were really long dialogues in Deep Rooted Tree that were not just long but very emotional as well. Any know how to ace such scenes?
I love watching you in dramas! Stay awesome!
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12 mimie@50
April 11, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Can you please do another ROMCOM, like Fated to love you? You are so adorable in that series!
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13 Springcurl
April 11, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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14 Springcurl
April 11, 2019 at 2:42 PM
Do you have a dream role you wish to play some day? And do you have an interest to work behind the cameras to create your own films or dramas?
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15 Nao
April 11, 2019 at 2:42 PM
How do you decide between a drama role versus a movie role? What do you like about each medium (drama versus movie)? Do you tend to stay in touch with your fellow actors after a project has ended? Which character that you've played is most similar to your own personality?
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16 dubuqueen
April 11, 2019 at 2:51 PM
Do you feel like you were typecast at one point in your career and if so, how did you try to overcome it?
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17 Andra
April 11, 2019 at 3:38 PM
First I have to admit this is one of first kactor crush...... Here's my question
If u had a choice to choose another career apart from acting, what would it be?
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18 Ayan
April 11, 2019 at 4:56 PM
Wow, this is amazing news!
1. How do you cope with the pressure of being in the spotlight, are you concerned about being typecast for roles?
2. I'm curious about how becoming a father has affected the characters you portray in television. Are you drawn towards playing characters with broken families or the underdogs?
3. Will you be releasing more music? What songs are you listening to at the moment?
4. Can you tell is a bit about how you build your characters. Are you a method actor?
5. Your performance in Voice was incredible. It was a show that was very memorable. Did you find it difficult to let go of that character after filming had finished.
6. Can you tell us about your first audition or a performance that you wish you could go back and change.
7. Please share your experience of being in the variety show Real Men.
8. What advice has been the most helpful in your career or personal life?
Thanks for answering these questions Jang-hyuk, looking forward to seeing your next work.
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19 EstherC
April 11, 2019 at 4:59 PM
1. What is your favourite pastime activity?
2. If you could have one superpower, what would it be? 🦸🏻♂️
3. Which character out of all your dramas do you relate most to?
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20 Tammie
April 11, 2019 at 5:07 PM
What do you love most about being a father? What is the most important thing you wish to teach your children?
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