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CITY HUNTER PRESS CONFERENCE



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KARA’s Goo Hara Calls Lee Min Ho an Old Man?!





On tonight’s episode of “Strong Heart,” KARA’s Goo Hara will confess that she calls Lee Min Ho ajusshi. Normally, the term ajusshi is used to call someone who is a lot older than you – a sort of uncle figure. Goo Hara’s statement surprised everyone because Lee Min Ho is only four years older; and typically, the term oppa is more widely used for those smaller age gaps.

Goo Hara said, “Lee Min Ho is busy filming with Park Min Young and having a great time.” She continued, “Truthfully, I call Lee Min Ho ajusshi even though he’s only four years older than me.” She further explained her reasons for calling Lee Min Ho ajusshi and revealed that she first met him through Kim Hyun Joong while they were filming “Boys Before Flowers” in 2009. Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, and Goo Hara are currently busy filming their upcoming drama “City Hunter,” which airs its pilot episode on May 25th.

This upcoming episode of “Strong Heart” is also generating a lot of anticipation because of the preview that showed the five girls of KARA shedding tears as they finally speak out about their emotional journeys during the past few months surrounding the controversies.


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uncle?  [laughing] [laughing] Minong pan cuma beda 4 taon (lebi tua) dari eloo Raa  [jumpy] (baca Hara)   [laughing]



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They both look good together and i prefer Jiro than WZ, before i used to like him but now i loved him because he's nice, gentleman and most of all he makes AD possible. It's really frustrating to read news about actors dropping out of the drama, they're supposed to be professional and commit themselves to make the drama as great as possible.

Well anyways i have questions: Is AD a Taiwan or Korean Production and what is the main language they'll use?


they're doing interview in separate place
(LEFT): Lee Junhyeok, Park Minyoung, Hwang Seonhee. (RIGHT): Lee Minho & Goo Hara




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Actor Lee Min-ho revealed a picture of a present he received from a cartoonist.

He uploaded on his Me2day on the 17th, a picture with the writing, "I recieved an awesome present at the preview today. Fighting!".

In the picture Lee Min-ho is holding a picture and a 'V'. The character in the picture looks just like him with the clear features and sharp chin. It is the original character of the Japanese "City Hunter".

Netizen's say, "It's so well drawn", "The casting has been well done", "I am looking forward to the drama", "Lee Min-ho fighting!" and more.

SBS "City Hunter" with Lee Min-ho, Park Min-yeong, Lee Joon-hyeok and Goo Ha-ra as the cast is coming this 25th.

Source : news.nate.com/view/20... ( Korean )


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Lee Min-ho says was biased toward idol stars




Actor Lee Min-ho has said he used to be biased toward idol singers who expanded their careers into acting including his co-star Gu Hara of girl group KARA for his upcoming drama.

Lee made the remark during the press conference for the new SBS Wednesday and Thursday series "City Hunter" held in front of local and international reporters in Seoul today, saying he "had negative feelings regarding idols" when it comes to acting.

He went onto say, "As a rookie actor, I was faced with many hardships such as getting put in situations that would hurt my pride to land a role. But on the other hand you have idols stars that seem to have it easy."

However, Lee said his thoughts changed after working on MBC's drama "Personal Taste" last year with 2AM member Im Seulong who played his junior from college.

After watching Seulong and now from working with Gu, I feel like acting is not easy for them (referring to idol stars) either. I can tell that they work really hard too. He then added that Gu's cheerful personality brightens up the set.

City Hunter, based on the Japanese manga series by Tsukasa Hojo, tells the story of a playboy private detective named Ryo Saeba who works to get rid of crime in the city of Tokyo during the latter half of the 1980s.

Making it the first time for the cartoon to be adapted into a TV series, the Korean series portrays Lee as Lee Yoon-sung who vows to get revenge on his father's death. He follows his father's plan and begins working at the Blue House after receiving his doctorate from MIT.

He then meets Kim Nana (played by actress Park Min-young), a judo athlete-turned-bodyguard, who works at the presidential office to protect Choi Da-hye, the youngest daughter of the President, taken on by Gu Hara.

The show, also starring actors Lee Jun-hyuk and Hwang Sun-hee, is a collaboration by famed producer Jin Hyuk of hit dramas "Brilliant Legacy" and "Princess Prosecutor" and scenarist Hwang Eun-kyung of "New Hit" and "The President."

City Hunter is scheduled to make its premiere on the primetime slot starting May 25, following current series "49 Days."

Lee made his debut in EBS' teenage drama "Secret Campus" in 2006 and has since appeared a number of TV series including "Run Mackerel (SBS, 2007)" and "I am Sam (KBS, 2007)." He also took part in Korean films "Our School E.T. (2008)" and "Public Enemy Returns (2009)."

He rose to stardom and became a household name in Korea and throughout Asia for his role as Goo Jun-pyo in the Korean adaptation of "Boys Over Flowers" (KBS, 2009). His last small screen role was in March last year in MBC's TV series "Personal Taste."

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이민호 "박민영은 친구, 구하라는 동생, 황선희는 오묘해 "
Lee Min Ho: "Park Min Young is a friend, Gu Ha Ra is a younger sister, Hwang Seon Hee is profound and mysterious"

스포츠서울 원문 기사전송 2011-05-17 18:20 최종수정 2011-05-17 20:06





미남배우 이민호(24)가 17일 서울 목동 SBS사옥에서 열린 SBS 새 수목극 '시티헌터' 제작발표회에 참석해 3명의 여배우와 함께 연기하는 소감을 밝혔다. 이민호는 호죠 츠카사의 동명 만화가 원작인 '시티헌터'에서 MIT박사 출신 청와대 국가지도통신망팀 요원인 이윤성 역으로 강한 남성미를 발휘한다. 유도선수 출신 청와대 경호원인 김나나역의 박민영(25), 천방지축 대통령 딸 최다혜 역의 구하라(20), 청와대 인근 동물병원 원장 진세희 역의 황선희(25)와 호흡을 맞춘다.
Actor Lee Min Ho(24) attended the press conference of SBS new Wed-Thurs drama 'City Hunter' at Mok-Dong, Seoul's SBS office building on the 17th, and revealed his thoughts regarding the 3 actresses that are joining him in the drama. Lee Min Ho is taking on the role of Lee Yoon Sung, who oozes with strong charisma and joins the Blue House National Communications Network Team due to his background(PhD from MIT) in 'City Hunter', which is based on Hojo Tsukasa's manga of the same title. Joining LMH, is Park Min Young(25) who plays former judo athlete Kim Na Na who's currently a bodyguard at the Blue House, Choi Da Hye (played by Gu Ha Ra (20)) who is the reckless daughter of the president, and Hwang Seon Hee (25) who plays Jin Sae Hee, the director of a small vet hospital near the Blue House.

이민호는 극중 로맨스의 상대역 박민영에 대해 "20세 광고촬영때 처음 만났고 KBS2 '아이앰샘' 때 같이 해서 어느 때보다 편하고 기분좋게 연기하고 있다"고 밝혔다. 극중 자신을 쫓아다니는 구하라와 관련해서는 "사실 나는 아이돌들이 연기하는 것에 대해 부정적인 생각을 가진 사람중의 한명이었다. 신인배우때 많은 아픔을 겪었고 오디션도 많이 했던 터라 아이돌은 조금 쉽게 연기하는게 아닌가 하고 생각했는데 MBC '개인의 취향'의 임슬옹과 이번에 구하라를 보면서 그에 합당하게 엄청난 노력을 하는구나 하고 느꼈다. 우리 하라양이 밝고 튀게 잘 나오고 있다"고 말했다. 황선희에 대해서는 "뭔가 오묘하다. 챙겨주고 싶은 마음보다 기대고 싶은 마음이 드는 쪽"이라고 설명했다.
Concerning PMY, who's the object of his affection in the drama, he comments "I first met her becoz of commercial filming when i was 20, later on we worked together for KBS2's 'i am sam', so i feel very comfortable working with her." He comments on Gu Ha Ra who chases after him in the drama, "Actually I am one of those who thought that an idol will be lacking in acting skills. I went through the pains as a newbie and attended many auditions. I used to think that perhaps idols have it easier (referring to getting roles). However, after working with Im Seul Ong (of MBC's 'Personal Taste') and Gu Ha Ra, I started to realize that they actually put in tremendous effort and work in their roles. "Ha Ra-yang is very bright and will come out well," said LMH. About Hwang Seon Hee, he said, "there's something mysterious and profound about her. There's more that I anticipate from her rather than feeling that I have to take care of her," he explained.

박 민영은 "이민호가 너무 익숙해서 걱정했다. 주변 사람들도 너무 통해 있어 직접적으로 왕래안해도 서로 뭐하고 지내는지 안다"며 친밀함을 드러냈다. 그러나 "로맨스를 만들어야 하는 두 사람이 첫 만남에 설렘이나 호기심도 없이 보통 첫 만남에 ' 안녕하세요?'이래야 되는데 일어나지도 않고 '왔어?'라고 해서 '얘랑 어떻게 멜로하지'하고 걱정했다"면서 "5년이 우리한테는 굉장히 긴 시간이다. 색다른 모습 보이고 많이 성숙해진 모습에 괜찮다는 생각이 들고 시티헌터에 누구보다 잘 맞다. 이민호가 워낙 착해서 배려심도 많아 역대 파트너중 가장 편하고 수월하게 연기하고 있는 것 같다"고 말했다.
According to Park Min Young, "I was worried bcoz I'm too familiar with LMH. The people around us know each other such that even though we don't keep in contact, we know what's happening to each other," revealing their closeness. However, "the two who are supposed to create a romance met for the first time without any spark of thrill or curiosity towards the other party. Usually during the first meeting, one would say 'Annyeong haseyo? (hello) but he didn't even stand up and simply said, 'you've come?' making me worried as to how i'm going to create a melodrama with him." She continued saying "Five years is a long time for us. It's with the thought that we've shown different sides of us and matured a lot that I approach 'City Hunter' and find that we match well. LMH is by nature kind and thoughtful, so I find acting with him the most comfortable and easy amongst the other partners I've had."


'시티헌터'는 '49일' 후속으로 오는 25일 첫 방송한다.
'City Hunter' is a follow-up for '49 days' and starts airing on the coming 25th.

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‘시티헌터’ 이민호 “코끼리가 저한테 침 뱉었어요”
'City Hunter' Lee Min Ho, "An elephant spit on me"

동아일보 원문 기사전송 2011-05-17 17:51




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이민호가 드라마 ‘시티헌터’ 태국촬영이 있을 때 코끼리가 자기에게 침을 뱉었다고 말해 웃음을 자아냈다.
LMH laughingly talked about how an elephant spit on him while he was filming 'City Hunter' in Thailand.

17일 서울 양천구 목동 SBS 사옥에서 열린 ‘시티헌터’ 제작발표회에 참석한 이민호는 “태국 촬영때 코끼리 등을 타는 장면이 있었는데 그 때 코끼리 코에서 나오는 물을 맞았는데 알고보니 그게 물이 아니고 침이라고 하더라”고 하며 “그 침을 맞았을 때 정말 찝찝했다”라고 고백했다.
LMH who attended the presscon said "While i was riding an elephant while filming in Thailand, some liquid was expelled from the elephant's trunk and hit me. I later realized it wasn't water but saliva. I felt really uncomfortable during that time."

시티헌터를 택한 질문에 이민호는 “내 자신이 굉장히 무덤덤한 성격이다. 그래서 캐릭터를 고를 때 변화가 큰 캐릭터를 하고 싶은 욕구가 있다”라고 답했다.
When asked why he selected City Hunter, LMH replied, "I have a very calm/flat personality. Therefore i like to select characters that have large changes."

또한 “캐릭터 준비를 하는데 눈빛이 가장 중요한 거 같아서 눈으로 많이 표현하려고 한다”라고 말했다. 또한 이민호는 시티헌터에서 액션이 많이 나온다며 강인한 액션 연기를 위해 일주일에 서너번 몇달동안 꾸준히 연습했다고 한다.
He also said, "I have the expression of the eyes most important when preparing for the role, so I'd like to show my acting through my eyes." Due to the amount of action scenes in the drama, LMH practices 3 to 4 times for a few months to prepare for the role.

이민호는 ‘시티헌터’에서 MIT 박사 출신으로 청와대 국가지도통신망팀의 이윤성역을 맡아 박민영과 호흡을 맞춘다. 드라마 ‘시티헌터’는 동명의 일본 인기 만화를 2011년도에 맞게 재설정한 것. 25일 수요일 밤 9시 55분 첫 방송.
(description of CH drama).
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an excerpt from another article.
source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110517n32526
이번 작품에서 이민호는 부모에 얽힌 비밀을 간직한 차가운 인물로 출연해 액션과 로맨스 속에서 차츰 변해가는 모습을 보여준다. 이민호는 “윤성은 태어날 때부터 아픔을 지닌 차가운 캐릭터지만, 복수를 위해 온 한국에서 여러 사람들을 만나며 인간의 착한 본성을 찾아가게 된다”며 “눈빛을 통해 감정을 표현하기 위해 어느 때보다 노력 중이다. 그러한 노력이 잘 전달돼 시청자의 사랑을 받고 싶다”고 캐릭터를 설명했다.
LMH will play a cold character who holds a secret regarding his parents, and show how his character gradually changes through action and romance. LMH commented saying "Yoon Sung is a cold character who harbors pain ever since he was born. He came back to korea for revenge, but after meeting various people, he starts to find the innate nature in him to be kind. I'm working harder than ever to express these emotions through my eyes. I hope to successfully deliver this to the audience and receive their love."

또한 이민호는 자신의 보호자로 출연하는 선배 배우 김상중과의 연기에 대해 “아무래도 또래 친구들과 연기할 때보다는 긴장하게 된다”며 “선배의 눈빛과 대사 연기를 보면서 아직 나는 멀었다는 생각을 많이 한다. 부족한 점을 많이 배우고 있다”고 설명했다.
Concerning Kim Sang Joong, who is taking on the character of LMH's guardian, LMH said "I can't help feeling more nervous when acting with him (KSJ) rather than when acting with peers my age. On many occasions, I realize I still have a lot to improve when I see sunbae's acting expressed through his eyes and his lines. I'm learning a lot about the points where I am lacking."


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Goo Hara tries to melt Lee Min Ho with her ‘aegyo’ on “City Hunter”





On May 19th, upcoming drama “City Hunter” released new still-cuts of Lee Min Ho and KARA’s Goo Hara, along with a brief synopsis of their relationship.

This scene was recorded on the 8th, in which the two characters met coincidentally for the second time after first encountering each other at the Blue House.

‘Da Hye’, the president’s immature daughter, fell in love with ‘Lee Yoon Sung’ immediately, so she doesn’t hesitate to grab this second meeting as an opportunity to get closer.

She boldly asks, “Can you become my special tutor?” Despite her lovely aegyo, Lee Min Ho’s character remains rigid and cold, drawing interest from fans as to how their relationship will eventually play out.

Unlike their characters, however, the two were reported to be like siblings on the film set. Hara calls him ‘ahjussi’, while Lee Min Ho calls her ‘Hara Goo.’

Producers commented, “We can feel their youthful passion throughout the film set. This is Lee Min Ho’s first project after a year of hiatus, and also Hara’s first official drama. Please look forward to how they’ll be transforming through ‘City Hunter.’

“City Hunter” will debut on May 25th through SBS.

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[PREVIEW] SBS TV series "City Hunter"



From left, Lee Min-ho, Park Min-young and Lee Jun-hyuk at the press conference for upcoming SBS TV series "City Hunter" held in Seoul, South Korea on May 17, 2011. [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]


The biggest rival to upcoming SBS TV series "City Hunter," premiering on May 25, is probably neither MBC's "The Greatest Love" nor KBS' "Romance Town" but its original comic. "City Hunter," released by Japanese cartoonist Tsukasa Hojo in 1985, was popular through Asia including Japan and Korea, with its story about a 'city hunter' named Ryo Saeba who was a lady-killer yet made sure of resolving cases that beautiful women requested of him. However, it is not easy to find traces of the original work in its upcoming drama adaptation. Ryo is cute and optimistic but has been replaced with Lee Yoon-sung (played by Lee Min-ho), a member of the presidential Blue House's national communications network control team who has a scar on his heart. And the story in general has been completely replaced with Lee Yoon-sung settling cases in order to get revenge for his father who was wrongfully killed due to the country's administration. The fact that the plot revolves around the heart of all power in Korea is another added element.

Discussions on the cast and planning to "City Hunter" actually started in 2007. So the drama is coming about after being met with complications for about four years but producers still remain burdened by how it may get compared to the original work with fans expressing their concern of the show ending up as something that is merely named "City Hunter." However, producer Jin Hyuk said, "Our drama is the prequel to the original comic and has been adapted to fit the situation in Korea. Many people have said it's too different from the original work but if you're one of those people who read the comic properly, you really won't feel much of a difference." Scenarist Hwang Eun-kyung remarked, "I thought I wouldn't be able to do this at first because I was thinking, 'We don't have guns in Korea and who murders by contract?' But then I started thinking that it would be nice to track down the villains that people holding the key to resolving issues in Korea feel resentment toward," to emphasize the upcoming show will be a Korean-style "City Hunter."

That is why unlike the original comic whose strength was in its sense of humor, the drama deals with a somewhat more serious topic. A video featuring the highlights to the drama at a press conference yesterday, hinted at focusing on a corrupt government as the target of revenge by showing anti-North spies by adopting the Rangoon bombing incident of 1983. This is the reason producer Jin Hyuk revealed that he wanted to "present a merciless fantasy about the stifling reality." In the end, the biggest task "City Hunter" will be faced with is how interesting of a job it will do in depicting on this not-so-easy-to-deal-with subject matter. Of course there are elements of romantic comedies in the drama as well, including how Yoon-sung and Nana (Park Min-young) fall in love amidst all their bickering. However, like Lee Min-ho said, it is difficult to define the show as being of a single genre and "it contains a lot of foreshadowing to the pains and conflicts." Hence "City Hunter" will undoubtedly differentiate itself from other romantic comedies in a certain way. The occasional action scenes in particular may draw in male viewers who do not know what to watch among the flood of sweet and funny romantic comedies. Will "City Hunter" be able to become a strong player in the already competitive Wednesday and Thursday primetime lineup?

Source: From left, Lee Min-ho, Park Min-young and Lee Jun-hyuk at the press conference for upcoming SBS TV series "City Hunter" held in Seoul, South Korea on May 17, 2011. [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]


The biggest rival to upcoming SBS TV series "City Hunter," premiering on May 25, is probably neither MBC's "The Greatest Love" nor KBS' "Romance Town" but its original comic. "City Hunter," released by Japanese cartoonist Tsukasa Hojo in 1985, was popular through Asia including Japan and Korea, with its story about a 'city hunter' named Ryo Saeba who was a lady-killer yet made sure of resolving cases that beautiful women requested of him. However, it is not easy to find traces of the original work in its upcoming drama adaptation. Ryo is cute and optimistic but has been replaced with Lee Yoon-sung (played by Lee Min-ho), a member of the presidential Blue House's national communications network control team who has a scar on his heart. And the story in general has been completely replaced with Lee Yoon-sung settling cases in order to get revenge for his father who was wrongfully killed due to the country's administration. The fact that the plot revolves around the heart of all power in Korea is another added element.

Discussions on the cast and planning to "City Hunter" actually started in 2007. So the drama is coming about after being met with complications for about four years but producers still remain burdened by how it may get compared to the original work with fans expressing their concern of the show ending up as something that is merely named "City Hunter." However, producer Jin Hyuk said, "Our drama is the prequel to the original comic and has been adapted to fit the situation in Korea. Many people have said it's too different from the original work but if you're one of those people who read the comic properly, you really won't feel much of a difference." Scenarist Hwang Eun-kyung remarked, "I thought I wouldn't be able to do this at first because I was thinking, 'We don't have guns in Korea and who murders by contract?' But then I started thinking that it would be nice to track down the villains that people holding the key to resolving issues in Korea feel resentment toward," to emphasize the upcoming show will be a Korean-style "City Hunter."

That is why unlike the original comic whose strength was in its sense of humor, the drama deals with a somewhat more serious topic. A video featuring the highlights to the drama at a press conference yesterday, hinted at focusing on a corrupt government as the target of revenge by showing anti-North spies by adopting the Rangoon bombing incident of 1983. This is the reason producer Jin Hyuk revealed that he wanted to "present a merciless fantasy about the stifling reality." In the end, the biggest task "City Hunter" will be faced with is how interesting of a job it will do in depicting on this not-so-easy-to-deal-with subject matter. Of course there are elements of romantic comedies in the drama as well, including how Yoon-sung and Nana (Park Min-young) fall in love amidst all their bickering. However, like Lee Min-ho said, it is difficult to define the show as being of a single genre and "it contains a lot of foreshadowing to the pains and conflicts." Hence "City Hunter" will undoubtedly differentiate itself from other romantic comedies in a certain way. The occasional action scenes in particular may draw in male viewers who do not know what to watch among the flood of sweet and funny romantic comedies. Will "City Hunter" be able to become a strong player in the already competitive Wednesday and Thursday primetime lineup?

Source >> Reporter : Hwang Hyo-jin seventeen@, Photographer : Lee Jin-hyuk eleven@, Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@ <ⓒ10Asia All rights reserved>





This is the interview he had with Park Min Young for Ystar.
just translate mainly MH parts. Min Young's parts are in italics.


[news] park min young, lee min ho, interview ('시티헌터' 이민호, 박민영 밀착 인터뷰)


Q) 원작을 봤는지?
A) 아무래도 원작을 100% 가져오지 못하기 때문에 2011년대에 맞는 드라마로 재탄생돼야 해서 영향을 많이 받을까봐 많이 다 챙겨보지는 않았습니다.
Q) Did you read the original manga?
A) Since it will be a 2011 version and the original manga cannot be 100% brought over to the drama version, I was worried about being influenced by the manga, i didn't read much of it.


Q) 원작과 드라마 비교?
A) 같은 점은 내면에 아픔과 외로움을 가지고 있는 인물이라는 거 같고요. 그리고 원작에서 호색한 굉장히 여자를 좋아하고 능욕하고 하하하.그런 모습들은 아마 드라마 쪽으로 많이 표현이 힘들 것 같아서 다른 모습들로 조금은 바뀔 것 같아요.
Q) How would you compare the original manga to the drama?
A) The character I play bears similar pain and loneliness as that in the manga. In the manga, he's a lascivious man who really likes women.. hahaha. it might be hard to show that side of him in the drama so it seems like his personality will be altered slightly.


Q) 태국 촬영 에피소드?
A) 저는 25년 동안 코끼리 코에서 나오는 게 물인 줄 알았는데요, 다 침이더라고요. 코끼리를 타는 신이 있어 코끼리를 탔는데 저한테 침을 뱉더라고요. 그래서 볼 때가 아름답다는 걸 알았죠.
Q) Any particular happenings when filming in Thailand?
A) For the past 25 years, I mistakenly thought the stuff that comes out of an elephant's trunk is water. it's all saliva. There was a scene where I had to ride an elephant and it spit saliva on me. Therefore, when u see it (may be he's referring to the scene?), you would think it looks beautiful (??)


Q) 기대되는 장면?
A) 기대되는 장면이요? 1회부터 굉장히 저희 드라마가 스펙터클 합니다. 굉장히 드라마적인 요소도 강하고 볼거리도 스케일도 그렇고 볼거리가 많을 거예요. 그래서 그 부분을 보시면 재미있을 것 같고 그 다음에는 바로 로맨틱 코미디 느낌의 발랄한 느낌이 드니까요, 그런 변하는 포인트를 중점적으로 보시면 재미있을 것 같아요.
Q) a scene to anticipate?
A) a scene to anticipate? Our drama is dramatic starting from episode 1. It's very dramatic, containing strong elements, there are a lot of things to see, the scale is big, there will be a lot to see. Therefore, people may find those parts interesting. Following next, is the bubbly feeling you get from a romantic comedy. If you concentrate on those point changes, you should find it interesting.


[인터뷰: 박민영]
Q) 드라마 '시티헌터' 눈여겨 볼 부분?
A) 저희가 새로 처음 도입된 카메라를 써요. 찍기가 힘든 만큼 화면이 예뻐요 색감도 예쁘고. 그래서 아마 내용도 내용이지만 화면 자체도 이 계절에 너무 잘 어울리는 화면이 될 것 같아요. 그래서 그것도 예쁘게 봐주는 요소가 되지 않을까 생각해요.
Q) Part to watch out for in drama 'City Hunter'?
A) we introduced a new camera. Although filming is hard the picture comes out pretty and the colors are also beautiful. Therefore, although the content is important, the picture quality suits the current season very much. Therefore, I think that might contribute as an element that beautifies the drama.


Q) 드라마를 위해 준비한 것?
A) 실탄 사격장에 가서 사격도 해봤고요. 한 3개월 정도 액션신 준비를 하느라고 꾸준히 액션스쿨 가서 수업했습니다. 일주일에 3~4일 정도는 꾸준히 나갔어요.
Q) how did you prepare for the drama?
A) I went for target practice. I prepared for action scenes for around 3 months by constantly attending classes at an action school. I went around 3-4 times a week.


[인터뷰: 박민영]
Q) 상대 이민호와의 호흡은?
A) 민호 씨는 제가 데뷔 후 2달 만에 처음 찍은 CF가 있는데 같이 파트너였어요. 그래서 6년 째 알고 지내는 사이고 작품에서도 한 번 만나고 했고 편한 상태라 오히려 그게 걱정이었어요. 같이 멜로도 해야 하고 하는데 걱정을 많이 했는데 막상 촬영 들어가고 나서 많이 이 친구가 새로운 모습도 보여주고 되게 편하게 연기할 수 있고 예를 들면 업어치기 할 때 준혁 오빠는 살짝 어려웠거든요. 처음에 안 친해서 근데 민호는 그냥 업어치기 하고 민호가 키가 크잖아요. 186~7cm 저보다 이만큼 크니까 촬영하다 보면 앵글이 안 나와요. 그래서 ‘나나판’이라고 촬영장에 새로운 ‘나나판’을 만들어주셨어요. 저 할 때마다 굴욕 잡히는 거 알죠? 애플박스처럼 판을 만들어주셨는데 그거 하다가도 가끔 안 나올 때가 있으면 “다리 벌려 다리 벌려!” 편하니까 할 수 있는 촬영장에서의 소소한 배려들이 생겨서 저는 아주 만족스럽고 잘 나올 것 같아요.
Q) How do u work in harmony with LMH?
A) 2 months after I debuted, i worked on my first CF and LMH was my partner in the CF. So we've known each other for 6 years. we've also met in a project once, we are comfortable which is why I was worried all the more. We have to create a melo together, so i worried a lot. Once filming started, he showed a new side of him, i can film very comfortably, for e.g. when i have to throw someone over my shoulder, it's a bit hard with jun hyeok oppa since we weren't close initially. But I just throw MH over. MH's tall, he's 186-7cm, far taller than me such that when i check after filming, the angle doesn't come out right. So, a new 'Na Na - board' was given to me (so she can stand on it). I feel humiliated every time I use it. It is like an apple box(?) but when that too doesn't work, I can comfortably say "open your legs open your legs!"(to shorten the difference in height). .....?????..... I'm very satisfied, i think it will turn out well.


Q) 박민영과 친한 것 같은데?
A) 네. 때리고요 맞고요 막말도 하고요. 굉장히 편합니다. 아무래도 민영 씨가 웃음이 많아가지고요. 지금도 계속 웃고 있죠. 웃음이 많아서 NG가 가장 많지 않나.
Q) seems like you're close to Park Min Young?
A) yes, i hit, slap and say things bluntly. i feel very comfortable. Min Young-sshi smiles/laughs a lot. she's also laughing now. Becoz she laughs a lot, she doesn't get a lot of NGs. (<--this sounds weird).


source: mediainnews.com
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110519 Night of TV Entertainment - City Hunter Casts Interview




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임재범, '나가수' 이후 첫 신곡 발표…'시티헌터' OST '사랑'



[마이데일리 = 강선애 기자] 가수 임재범이 SBS 새 수목극 ‘시티헌터’ OST인 신곡 ‘사랑’을 선보인다.

가요계의 오랜 야인으로 지내다 MBC ‘우리들의 일밤-나는 가수다’(이하 ‘나가수’) 출연 후 신드롬을 일으키고 있는 임재범은 ‘나가수’ 출연 이후 처음으로 신곡을 공개하기로 해 관심을 모으고 있다.

20일 0시 각종 음원 사이트를 통해 선공개될 임재범의 신곡 ‘사랑’은 드라마 ‘시티헌터’의 주제가다. 블루스가 가미된 발라드 장르인 ‘사랑’은 임재범 특유의 거칠고 슬픈 감성이 두드러지는 곡이다. 특히 곡의 슬픈 노랫말은 녹음 내내 임재범을 깊은 슬픔의 감정으로 빠져들게 만들었고, 그의 그런 감정이 곡에 그대로 드러났다는 평이다.

관계자에 따르면 임재범은 4시간에 걸쳐 진행된 녹음 과정 내내 “노래가 노랫말이 너무 아프다”, “너무 슬프다”는 말을 되풀이하며 ‘사랑’에 배인 진한 감성에서 벗어나지 못했다. ‘나가수’에 출연해 11년 전 발표된 발라드 ‘너를 위해’로 엄청난 반향을 일으킨 임재범이기에 발라드인 그의 이번 신곡에도 관심이 쏠린다.

임재범의 ‘사랑’은 20일 음원공개에 이어 24일에는 음반으로 출시될 예정이다.

한편 드라마 ‘시티헌터’는 일본 동명 만화 원작에 기초한 20부작 블록버스터 드라마로 이민호, 박민영, 구하라, 이준혁, 황선희 등이 출연, 오는 25일 ‘49일’ 후속으로 첫방송한다.

[사진='시티헌터' OST에 참여한 임재범]

source: maydaily.co.kr


City Hunter Original Soundtrack Part 1 will release on 24th May in South Korea.
The original soundtrack part. 1 will contain


01. 사랑 (Sarang) - 임재범 (Yim Jae Beom)
02. Memories of Love (Acoustic Guitar ver.) (연주곡)
03. Memories of Love (Acoustic Piano ver.) (연주곡)
04. 사랑 (Instrumental ver.)

If you want to order or buy via online from yesasia click this >> ost.cityhunter - yesasia
Expected release date: May 27, 2011 (Yesasia)



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The City Hunter Original Soundtrack Part 1 has been released on music sites.
Just found this song on youtube:



[NEW K-POP] Lim Jae Bum - 사랑 - Single " 시티헌터 OST Part.1 " , T/S



[Single - 시티헌터 OST Part.1] *Release Date : 2011.5.20 *Genre : Drama

* Track List *
1. 사랑 - Title Song
2. 사랑 (Inst.)

* Singer : Lim Jae Bum (임재범)
* Agency : 글로리엠케이엔터테인먼트
* Debut : 1986


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110519 SBS Midnight Entertainment
Interview with the cast of City Hunter drama.


http://www.youtube.c...h?v=6O1owo_NrcI

source: khm0518

00:45 guy in white coat introduces himself as Dr. Yong an expert in entertainment.
1:05 he produces a the 125 page file saying that it records everything the 4 of them have said in interviews.
1:10 LMH says when he looks into the eyes of Dr. Yong, it's very...
1:14 Dr. Yong who hasn't slept in 2 days.
1:24 he starts reciting LMH's birth date, blood type, all the schools he has attended from elementary school up to college, his fav colors, his debut project, his role as Gu Jun Pyo. then he list GJP's popular phrase, "i'm buying you korean noodles, let's go to hokkaido." and say the korean parodies are "i'm buying you walnut, let's go to cheon an." "i'm buying you An-dong Jjim-Dak (some chicken stew in black sauce), let's go An-dong." "Let's go to Yong Dok to eat snow crab." He asks LMH whether he has said the things correctly.
LMH says correct.
2:07 LMH stresses that Dr. Yong really didn't look at the script. he was looking at the camera.
Dr. Yong replied that of course, there's no script.
Then Dr. Yong goes through a similar sequence with Park Min Young. she has a long list of projects which he recites. then he says the special thing was that PMY was the honorary ambassador for Boryeong Mud festival (to which PMY was laughing out loud). Her close celebrity friend is Jessica from SNSD. she likes to mix soju with red vinegar (??) to drink. and then i think he corrected himself saying it's mixing green tea with regular tea.
2:57 Lee jun hyuk said it's scary, he can't slap the Dr. Yong's hand.
he says LJH's birth date, and it's one day before white day (then i didn't catch what he was saying) then LJH said it's true. Then Dr. Yong nearly forgot his lines so they were laughing, but he got it right in the end. he named the event where LJH was an ambassador. (then i missed that part).
Gu Ha Ra, her birth date, she was born a day before 'diary day' (??) Then Dr. Yong asked them to name the Hit songs for KARA.
so LMH, PMY, LJH each named one song.
Dr. Yong goes through the description for each of their characters in City Hunter.
05:00 Hara corrected him that she's not the youngest daughter of the president, just the daughter.
Dr. Yong said the president has only one daughter, so she's the youngest daughter.
5:28 T/F about LMH : he used the name Lee Min as his stage name once.
5:51 LMH explained that when he used that stage name and searched himself up on the internet, he gets phrases like Australia immigration (Lee Min is also immigration). LMH said it's a sad story. so he switched back to his real name.
6:05 men on the floor asked PMY, what did she learn from Yoo Ah In while she was filming with him. i don't know what LMH say (correction: LMH said archery), but Dr. yong said drinking, but both of them were wrong. PMY gave them a tip that it has to do with the cellphone. Then LMH got the answer. it was twitter. PMY said YAI sent her a msg and she didn't reply back. so he asked her why and she said she doesn't know how to so he taught her.
6:44 asking PMY about her learning judo. she said she went to the action school to learn and she can do the basic moves. something about a month, and she said she didn't use a stunt double.
7:00 LMH was asked how it felt it (possibly being thrown over the shoulder by PMY?). he said it hurt, and she's very good at it. that PMY worked very hard for a month. then he added that she could've worked a little less hard. PMY was asked by Dr. yong whether she can sing. she said no. Then dr. yong said jun hyuk can sing very well and wanted him to sing. LMH said LJH sang really well (?). Dr. yong asked LJH what song it was, and it was LJH's song in 'i am a legend'. They wanted him to sing one more time but he couldn't.
8:28 LJH's T/F question: LJH has 88 members in his official fan club. LMH, PMY and Hara all guessed that the statement is wrong but it was actually correct.
dr. yong was saying that LJH just came back from promoting in Japan and there was a huge turnout. But LJH said the statement is actually right. everyone's surprised coz the previous few dramas that LJH was in had exceptional ratings (35- >40%). LJH said the site was remodeled not long ago, so fans have to reapply to be a member. Dr. yong asked whether LJH applied to be a member of the cafe. LJH said yes he did but he can't get promoted to the next level yet (korean fan cafes have different member levels. usually the higher the level, the more news/goodies you have access to from the sites. but there are requirements that need to be met in order to be promoted to a higher level.) They asked LJH how many people attended his japan fanmeet. he said around 1000 to 2000 people.
9:48 it's Hara's first debut as an actress, he asked whether she's worried. Hara replied saying she can't act. LMH said the character fits Hara well and he doesn't think it's a burden for her, that she acts well. PMY said Hara is always learning. she would ask PMY for opinion on whether she did it right. that she rehearses a lot. Hara said that she was well taken care of, given things like medicine and vitamins.
Then the 4 were asked to say their last words for the show to promote City Hunter. when it was PMY's turn, LJH made a blunder and spoke instead. so they were laughing.




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‘’ I don’t  need anyone else ,
" I never leaned on anyone but me”
“ I always took pride standing on my own two feet ”
 “ Cause I’m Stronger  than anything “

" I’m Zevaa - [ The God Of War ] "