Interview - Im Joo Hwan: I Grew Up Together With Gong Joon Soo (20131210)

Source: Newspim

Translator: Cookingdramas

 “It feels like I just debuted. People gradually know more about me.”

Twenty minutes before the start of the interview, I received a phone-call. It was actor Im Joo Hwan who already arrived at the location we had arranged for. Before meeting him,  the image of a ‘sincere, rising star’ and other pleasant images arose in my mind. Having accepted interview after interview for the whole week he must’ve been tired, but Im Joo Hwan appeared without any signs of tiredness and carried a joyful smile instead.

Interview - Kang Sora and I were the ‘Masters’ Of Mushy Love Scenes (20131210)

Source: Mydaily

Translator: Cookingdramas

(*) = unsure of translation

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Isn’t this person Korea’s “Ivan the Fool?”

In the recently ended SBS drama ‘Ugly Alert, Im Joo Hwan takes on the character of Gong Joon Soo who can be described as someone like ‘Ivan’ in Leo Tolstoy’s short story “Ivan the Fool”.  Amongst the many makjang daily dramas out there, ‘Ugly Alert’ stood out alone as a ‘nice drama’ and the character Gong Joon Soo remained true to himself from start to finish. Like Ivan, in “Ivan the Fool” who is optimistic in everything he does, Joon Soo turned out to be just the same.

Interview - Im Joo Hwan: “Both ‘Ugly Alert’ And ‘Princess Aurora’ Had Their Own Strengths”

Source: star.mt.co.kr

Translated by Cookingdramas

—2013-12-09—

Actor Im Joo Hwan chose SBS’s daily drama ‘Ugly Alert’ as his comeback project after getting discharged from the army and as an actor, he gained a significant amount of experience from it. Meanwhile, from not being able to land a lead role, to eventually leading the drama, to filming under the ‘live-shoot’ system compared to a pre filmed production, he was able to safely complete filming.  Shin PD’s continuous support also gave him great strength.

However Im Joo Hwan said “After the show ended, I still couldn’t relax.”

Seeing how he has successfully completed such arduous filming, it seems as if he will be able easily handle any circumstance in his future projects.

On the morning of this month on the 6th, we met up with Im Joo Hwan who shared a lot about ‘Ugly Alert’.

Interview - Im Joo Hwan, “Nice guy?” With 'Ugly Alert' He Has Turned Over A New Leaf”

Source: tvreport.co.kr

Tranlated by: Cookingdramas

Cookingdramas: note (*) means I’m unsure of translation

—13-12-09—

“<Ugly Alert>’s Gong Joon Soo was a really selfish character.”

SBS’s daily drama <Ugly Alert> ended happily with 133 episodes and the curtain has finally come down. Im Joo Hwan sat down face to face with the reporter whilst carrying a genial smile. Even though the drama ran on a tiring schedule, he appeared with a bright image.

For around 7 months, Im Joo Hwan lived as Gong Joon Soo, the ‘nice guy’. As his nice character was the lead of the drama, it held an unusual meaning for him. To the ending of the drama, he shared his thoughts. “As it ended well, I feel satisfied and happy but there’s also this bitter feeling. I still have things to say and feelings to express such as  “did I miss anything?’ ‘did I lack at anything?” and other feelings.”

Interview - Ugly Alert’s Im Joo Hwan: "The 'Staff' Were Against My Casting…”

Source: sports.khan.co.kr

Translator: Cookingdramas

Cookingdramas: 
"*note: I’m not sure of the last few characters in the title…*

 (*): means unsure of translation"

—13-12-08—

SBS’s daily drama <Ugly Alert> (Writer Jung Ji Woo, Director Shin Yoon Sub & Min Yeon Hong) which ended last month on the 29th, was stuck in between MBC’s “Princess Aurora” and KBS2’s “Ruby’s Ring”, dramas with the more conventional makjang elements, but stood out to rise as a ‘nice drama’. Although there were no  ‘exciting elements’ (aka: typical makjang elements), the message of forgiveness and reconciliation was shown. The drama’s main character ‘Gong Joon Soo’ who was played by Im Joo Hwan is here today.

Interview - Im Joo Hwan who led a passionate performance playing the main character in ‘Ugly Alert’ : “Through Gong Joon Soo, it was like I learnt the basics of life.”

Original source: news.kukinews.com

Translator: Cookingdramas

[Picture caption] : “While my previous projects can be said to have ‘strengthened’ my foundation, through”Ugly Alert’ it is as if I have raised several “pillars” and I feel good about that.

“If I were to say that my acting career started when I followed my friend and entered the drama club in high school, then ‘Ugly Alert’ would be my second starting point.”  That’s because I learnt altogether what the heart, love and family meant to someone. Through this drama, I grew as a person.”

Interview (K-fan★me) - Im Joo Hwan, first fan meeting since getting discharged from the army, but before that, it's time for a long interview!

Orginal source: k-fan.me

Translated into Eng by: Cookingdramas

“ I am the friendly oppa from next door!”

Cookingdramas: [note: skipped the intro , but it just said that he was having an fan meeting in Japan on Jan.25th and everyone is excited] 

★thanks to IJH baidu bar @青荷(trans) @地瓜 (trans) @liveor (edit)★

Im Joo Hwan is back!

KNTV9 officially started airing Im Joo Hwan’s comeback project “Ugly Alert “ in September. In Korean viewer’s eyes, there is no need to explain much about Joon Soo who gives up everything for his family. The Japanese viewers also have been deeply moved by his acting. With these acting skills and appearance Im Joo Hwan is acknowledged by all to be an outstanding and popular actor.

Bucket List - STAR’S TALK “My Plan”

Source: Atstar1

Translator: Cookingdramas

★Question

1. If they made any plans in 2013.

2.  If they had plans  in 2013 that they couldn’t achieve and feel regretful about.

3. “These are my 2014 New Years resolutions that I will definitely fulfill”

 ★임주환

1. After getting discharged, my goal was to quickly find a project to do and I had the chance to star in <Ugly Alert> , so to some extent my plan was achieved. In exchange though, I didn’t have any personal time. Now that I don’t have any wishes to fulfill, I’m going to be sleeping (laughs). Because I know that time’s nearly up, my goals for  2013 probably won’t be achieved.

Interview - Im Joo Hwan: “Everyone created a direction for ‘Gong Joon Soo’”

Source: Xportsnews.hankyung.com
Translator: Cookingdramas

Cookingdramas: note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation

A tall stature with a handsome appearance, but honest as well. This was my first impression of actor Im Joo Hwan. He holds a clear self-view and that self-view is honest. This could have been the influence of ‘Ugly Alert’s’ ‘Gong Joon Soo.

Interview (Elle - December 2013) - “To look in the eye and communicate sincerely with the heart”

Source: Imjuhwan gallery

Translated: Cookingdramas

superheros-

The superheros of this era are those who, while do their best at what they’re given,  are also people who silently walk on their own path. In that sense, aren’t our fathers  truly the greatest superheroes then?

Interview (Newsen) - Im Joo Hwan : Jo In Sung, Song Joong Ki , Lee Kwang Soo are Close Family (PART 2)

 Source: Newsen

Translated by: Cookingdramas

I call this Part II because Newsen published one earlier and than this one later so I assumed that they were done on the same day…

note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation

Interview (Newsen) - Im Joo Hwan “After Getting Discharged From the Military, Everyone Except the PD (director) Was Against My Casting For ‘Ugly Alert’ (PART 1)

Source: Newsen

Translated by: Cookingdramas

Note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation

Acting as nice guy ‘Gong Joon Soo’ transformed Im Joo Hwan.

Two months after Im Joo Hwan got discharged from the army in February, he made a comeback with SBS’s drama ‘Ugly Alert’. Living as ‘Gong Joon Soo’ for 7-8 months, Im Joo Hwan shared his thoughts on ending the drama. “ (I feel) refreshing, relaxed and bittersweet. To the character Gong Joon Soo, there are regrets that I couldn’t give him more love.  (*) It feels as if I have not finished what I had to say, I could’ve did more.”

Interview - Im Joo Hwan,“ With Jo In Sung, Song Joong Ki, Lee Gwang Soo,We Can Chat Away for 4 hours”

Source: Osen

Translated by: Cookingdramas

Note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation

Actor Im Joo Hwan discloses he and his close ‘brothers’ Jo In Sung, Song Joong Ki, and Lee Kwang Soo spend their free time chatting away. 

On the 4th, Im Joo Hwan said in his interview with OSEN, “ The four of us, In Sungi hyung, Gwang Soo, Song Joong Ki gather like family. We talk not as ‘professional actors’ but rather as ‘siblings’.”

Interview - ‘Ugly Alert’ Im Joo Hwan, Kang Sora Lovey-Dovey Acting: “Worked Hard (to act) Candidly!”

Source: Asiatoday.co.kr

Translated by: Cookingdramas

Note: (*) means I’m not too sure about the translation.

Note: there was one word “오글거리” that had me scratching my head for the whole day! I searched everywhere to find a good translation and finally settled for ‘mushy’. If anyone knows a better translation…please let me know TT_TT. 

Actor Im Joo Hwan openly shared his thoughts on his and Kang Sora’s ‘lovey-dovey’ couple acting in SBS’s drama ‘Ugly Alert’.

Interview - Im Joo Hwan “Jo In Sung Hyung, Sent Me a Text Message Out of the Blue”

Source: Tvreport.co.kr

Translated by Cookingdramas

Note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation

Actor Im Joo Hwan revealed his closeness with Jo In Sung.

On the morning of December 2nd, while Im Joo Hwan received an interview from TV Report talking about the recently ended SBS daily drama “Ugly Alert”, he also answered a question about Jo In Sung with a smile.

Interview - Ugly Alert's Im Joo Hwan, "Ignorant style" - When your body is tired, a "happiness" emerges

Interview source: Tvreport.co.kr

Translated by Cookingdramas

Actor Im Joo Hwan talks about his own physical strength/health.

On the morning of December 2nd, Im Joo Hwan received an interview by TV Report and when asked the question “how did you take care of your body?”, he answered with “I consumed a variety of juices.”

On the 29th, SBS daily drama “Ugly Alert” ended on the 133rd episode in which Im Joo Hwan who acted as “Gong Joon Soo” gave an enthusiastic performance.

Interview - Ugly Alert - Another translation of the interview [Jung Suk Hee Column] "Met With ‘Ugly Alert’ Joon Soo & Do Hee"

August 31, 2013 by KSIFC

Because of Gong Joon Soo, I have cried so much. Joon Soo is a boy who hold dear to the principle that ‘his family’s happiness is own happiness’ has lost his dad (Ahn Nae Sang) on one morning, and even followed by losing his dearest angel-like stepmother Shin Ae Ra) and he particularly blamed himself for his stepmother’s death and the pitiful way he has been carrying the guilt he felt while living his life, made me cried and cried. Why the world is being more cruel to a very good man like Joon Soo; the one who has practically raised the youngest sister Na Ri (Sul Hyun) by carrying her on his back while earning money for the family, and the biggest sacrifice he had done was when he covered his younger brother Hyun Suk (Choi Tae Joon) who have committed a murder by mistake and he served in prison on his brother’s stead for the crime. Was it because he couldn’t bear to hear people say that his brother is a murderer? Then after ten years, he was released on paroled. That day he stared vacantly at the house of his younger brother & sisters who had cut all ties with him and cried his sore and hurted heart out. Like a lie, good fortune suddenly came to him; the one who’s awfully had no luck. After he met his destined lover Na Do Hee (Kang Sora) and even reconciled with his siblings dramatically, now it’s the time for him to have the happiness he deserved. However, there are still much more difficulties to be solved and endured by him. To free himself from being called a killer and also to deal with the fact that his first love Yoo Jung Yeon (Yoon Son Ha) is now Na Do Hee’s stepmother. Could these two people go through this obstacle? I’ve met with Joon Soo and Do Hee for an interview.

Interview - Ugly Alert - Meeting up with Jun Su and Do Hee

Jang Suk Hui’s Column

*Note: translation may not be accurate at certain sections. I translated some parts thanks to Baidu Kang Sora, but they did not translate all of it (only her sections), so the other sections I used my limited korean skills and naver’s dictionary to piece together sentences (forgive me if there are mistakes!ヽ(*≧ω≦)ﾉ)

*This might not be the best translation, but if you do decide to repost or use somewhere else, please give credit to me!｡◕‿◕｡

*Note: skipped intro*

J: Jung Suk Hui (reporter)

IJH: Im Joo Hwan

KSR: Kang So Ra

SYS: Director Shin Yoon Sub

(?): not quite certain of translation

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J: Looking at Gong Joon Soo, would you think ‘does such a nice person like this exist?’

IJH: There will be people with the same morals like Gong Joon Soo. We tend to forget that there are people like Gong Joon Soo in our lives(?). Although we know that, it’s hard to think this person is‘practical’ (realistic). 

Interview - Im Juhwan: I am Park Kyu

I am a die-hard fan of Tamra, the Island. Despite its low ratings, it’s quite popular within the mania group. Do you feel it [the popularity]?

I’m aware of it (smile). Lately, fans have been visiting the filming location every day. There are people who bring lots of yummy food and also people who always watch us and cheer for us.

There have recently been some movements of fans in opposition to cutting Tamra short. How do you feel about the decision to shorten the drama?

I was really impressed with the fans because these are the kinds of things that one might consider doing but wouldn’t easily venture into doing.

Fortunately, we’ve already filmed about 70% in advance and we’re currently filming the scenes toward the end while the episodes are airing, so regardless of whether it ends up being 16 or 20 episodes, the ending will not be ruined. It’s only a matter of how packed the flow will appear to be. I think many people are worried that it will mess up the story. I feel sad that the stories in the latter part will be reduced, but what can we do. MBC probably has its own reason.

Interview - Im Joo-hwan is one to watch in 2010

What a great year for Im Joo-hwan — he had roles in films like 2008′s Doremifasolatidoand Frozen Flower, but 2009 was his year to shine. Although it was a short part, any exposure in Boys Before Flowers was enough to create a buzz, as he got when he appeared a few brief times as Kim Bum‘s older brother. But it was the quirky, heartwarming and funny Little Drama That Could, Tamra the Island, that cemented his status as a rising star.