(The innovative talk show finally begins.)
(Innovative host Lee Dong Wook)
(Innovative guest Gong Yoo)
(Her heart is beating.)
(Goodness)
(No.)
No.
(I can't help smiling.)
(He crosses his legs.)
(Because I'm good-looking.)
(The host brought out the real Gong Yoo.)
- They're laughing so hard. - That's right.
(My gums dried up from laughing.)
(Today, it's Part 2.)
- You wear shorts and T-shirts. - Right.
- You wear slippers. - And sports clothes.
When you're traveling,
do you go to famous restaurants?
Why aren't you on social network?
Weren't you worried you might say something inappropriate?
In a sense, I was the host.
(He talks non-stop.)
When am I supposed to eat?
I have to listen to you.
(Laughing)
(You're right.)
(Jeju Self-governing Provincial Government)
What do you do when you're free?
Me? Actually, I really like...
to go fishing.
- But I can't go often... - Right.
because I don't have the time.
There was a time when...
I had a lot going in my head...
and I couldn't sleep at night.
That's when I tried fishing.
I found out that fishing...
is beneficial to my mental health.
That's why...
when I was having a hard time mentally,
you asked me,
- "Do you want to go fishing?" - Right.
That's right.
(Gong Yoo the fisherman)
It got even worse...
after I went fishing.
(Laughing)
When I get older,
I thought of becoming a fisherman.
- Fisherman? - Yes, instead of a farmer.
Next year, you might say,
"I bought a boat."
- We're finally going fishing. - Right.
I hope I catch one.
Me too. I hope I catch one.
(Moments later)
(What?)
(I got one!)
(What?)
(Excited)
(I got one!)
(An exciting party with screaming and crying)
(Calling)
- Brother. - Hey.
- Yes. - We're on our way.
You are?
What are you up to?
- At the beach. - I went to the public bath.
I did a half-body bath,
focusing on my upper half.
Doesn't bathing your upper body...
mean you went in upside-down?
Tomorrow, I'll be doing my left side.
Does that mean you'll be lying on your side?
Of course. Want to join?
- Let's all do it. - That'd be great.
All right, then. We'll see you soon.
- Drive safely. I'll see you later. - Okay.
Bye.
I think we're almost there.
(Who is this fisherman who enjoys upper-body bathing?)
(Moseul Port, Jeju Island)
Is he already on the boat?
No way. He can't be in that much of a hurry.
(Here's the impatient man.)
Is he hiding somewhere?
He must be self-conscious about the cameras.
Hello, there.
(Laughing)
Don't role-play.
I slept here last night. I was too tired.
This is what you've planned?
Let's go fish.
I told you that he'd be on the boat already.
- I was on the boat. - I had no idea.
(This is Park Byung Eun, an actor and fisherman.)
(He makes sure they're safe.)
- This is it. This is why I came. - Let's go.
Show us a head spin.
(Excited, Gong Yoo starts dancing.)
If you guys catch a fish, I'll do it.
If we catch one, he'll do it.
We won't come back until we catch one.
- We'll be doing an all-nighter. - That's right.
Here we go.
- Here we go. - Here we go.
- Can you see clearly? - What? Yes.
- I'm so excited. - Here we go.
- Do you really like it that much? - Yes, I do.
- He really enjoys fishing. - I do.
(We hope you catch a lot of fish.)
Byung Eun, what do you think is the charm in fishing?
Not having to think.
- When you fish... You've done it. - Right.
What I told you was similar.
You're only focused on catching the fish.
You have a goal in mind.
For actors like us, it's great to have...
- one specific hobby. - You're right.
- It can fill up that emptiness... - Right.
- you feel after finishing a work. - Right.
In that sense, I think fishing is the perfect hobby for actors.
- Are we already here? - I think so.
- We're here. I can't wait. - We are?
All right. We'll be fishing today.
- These are bait. - Those are bait.
Pick the color you like.
- I pick this. - I pick orange.
- Pink is for men. - You're right.
Byung Eun, you need to teach us because we've never done it.
(Today, they'll be catching glitter squid.)
(Free-swimming squid)
(Tend to be near the coast)
(Need to be skilled in catching them)
First, you throw it in.
Then loosen that and let it sink.
- Until it hits the ocean floor? - Yes.
Then you need to do this.
I see.
(This groove will lure the squid.)
And then, you wait.
- What? - Did you already catch one?
It let go!
It's back!
(Surprised)
Right again?
- It fell again! - Come on.
- Did it bite again? Did it? - Yes.
- He's right. - He is.
It let go again.
- Did it let go? - Yes.
- I think they're down there. - Really?
I think there are a lot of them.
I need to do this right now.
(They begin fishing.)
- Let's try this. - Here.
- Loosen it. - Why did it go over there?
Then let it sink.
- It's flying. - It is.
- It's because of the wind. - Mine's sinking.
(Surprised)
Did it bite?
- Did it bite? - Yes. What is this?
- Pull it up slightly. - It pulled then let go.
Then that's definitely a squid.
Gosh, it slipped. Darn it.
(It was close.)
(At that moment,)
(the curve of hope appears.)
It's huge!
(Surprised)
- It's huge. - Seriously?
- Really? - Yes.
That's so fascinating. Why is he the only one catching it?
- It's coming. - It's coming.
- Sir. - Here it is.
(The very first glitter squid is caught.)
Yes!
- We did it. - Bravo!
We did it. We got the footage.
This is Jeju's glitter squid.
We can sell these for 50 dollars each.
It looks so pretty.
- I can't believe you caught one. - I want to feel it too.
I want to feel it.
- Are you filming again? - What?
No, I haven't made a decision yet.
Are you going to rest?
I should. It's the end of the year.
You're right.
(Something bites on Dong Wook's bait.)
- He caught one! - Hold on.
- Slowly wind it up. - Look at this.
(They're excited.)
It bit again! Do it slowly!
Keep winding it.
- What is that? What is that? - A squid, of course.
I think I'm going to cry. I really think I am.
(Exclaiming)
- What is it? - It's here!
- There! - Look!
- Here it comes! - What do I do?
What do I do? What do I do?
That's a big one!
(Dong Wook catches a glitter squid as well.)
That's a big one!
Dong Wook, you're awesome!
- Dong Wook. - I can't believe this.
- What's going on? - This show will be successful.
What's going on?
- Byung Eun. - Aren't you elated?
- Yes. - I bet the pull felt great.
Why am I crying? Is it because of the wind?
Yes!
Congratulations.
- This is my first... - Glitter squid.
- How was the pull? - It was strong.
- Right? - It's stronger than I thought.
- Can you feel the pull right away? - Yes.
- It pulls you. You can feel it. - Right.
It let go and bit on your bait right away again.
- You're right. - See?
- And when they pull on it, - It let go once.
you should pull your rod once and make them let go.
I'm the only one left. Once I catch one, we can go back.
Come, come, come.
He's so focused.
I got it!
(Again?)
- You got it. - It's a big one.
- You got it. - I got it!
Here it is.
(Byung Eun has caught two so far.)
This is my second glitter squid.
I could make 100 dollars by selling this.
Just one. Please. They'll help.
- Who will? - What? I don't know who.
Hold on. I'm sorry, but let me exchange the batteries.
- Okay. - Sure.
But I don't have time for that.
You're right.
We don't have time for this.
(Shortly after)
Are you done? Are you? I'm going to start, okay?
(Laughing)
I don't have time for this. I need to catch at least one.
What?
(He performs some hopeful motions.)
(Something is going on.)
(Did he catch one?)
- Our lines got stuck together. - All of our lines did.
- Was it yours, Dong Wook? - Yes.
It's not moving.
- Did I just catch you? - Yes.
He caught you. That's better than the squid.
- You're right. - Right.
He hasn't caught any squid yet, but he did catch Dong Wook.
- But I want to catch the former. - Oh, really?
Gosh, look at the sun? It's incredible.
- Look at the sunset. - Mamma mia.
Forget it.
You should appreciate the sunset as well.
I don't need the sunset.
- Talk, will you? - What?
Talk.
- Hey, this is a talk show. - What?
- This is a talk show. - I'll talk at the studio.
We went fishing in Jeju Island.
Do you know how you look when you're fishing?
- No. - No, right?
No. I probably have my mouth open.
(Her mouth is open as well.)
I took a candid photo of you.
I'm not drooling, am I?
No, no. You did have a runny nose, though,.
He looked like an excited, little boy.
That's why I took a photo.
That's how much he enjoys fishing.
Your life as Gong Yoo, the actor, is important.
But I think your life as Gong Ji Cheol is important too.
What makes Ji Cheol happy?
I'm like a 50-year-old man who enjoys watching sports.
It hasn't been long...
- since the NBA started. - You're right.
I check beforehand to see which teams are having matches...
at certain times.
I turn on the TV as soon as I wake up.
Watching them play really brings me great joy.
You went to San Francisco and watched them play.
Yes. It was my dream to watch that team's match.
The moment I entered the stadium, I thought my heart would burst.
On my way in, I heard the crowd cheering.
"Let's go, Warriors!"
I cheered with them.
I wasn't even fluent, but I stood up and cheered with them.
I was shouting at Stephen Curry...
as if he was my friend...
though he couldn't hear me.
- It was hot. - That's what old men do...
in the baseball stadium.
Exactly. That was it.
For instance, if Lee Jeong Hoo makes a hit,
"Hey! Jeong Hoo!"
- Am I right? - Yes.
"I've been watching you since your debut!"
- Am I right? - Exactly.
- You're exactly right. - Right.
We've talked about basketball.
You like watching movies,
so you often give me recommendations.
I've always respected...
Joaquin Phoenix who starred in...
"Joker" that was released recently.
I think he's a wonderful actor.
Among the movies he starred,
- there's one called "Her". - "Her".
- "Her". - Yes.
So...
that movie is about...
- the near future. - Right.
It's highly possible to happen in the near future.
That's what that movie really appealed to me.
In every perspective including artistic sense,
the mise en scene was great and beautiful.
Also,
there's a movie called "Moonlight".
It received the Best Picture Award at Oscars.
It was about LGBTQ.
- It was about growth. - Yes.
It was about both LGBTQ...
- and colored race. - Yes.
I'm interested in stories...
about isolated people.
- It was also a great film. - Of course.
So I recommend "Moonlight".
Shall we move onto the next film?
Yes. If you want.
You can keep talking about it.
Do you know the actor Clint Eastwood?
He starred in a film called "Gran Torino".
Every one of his wrinkles.
And his...
husky voice.
All that seems to be his weapon.
- Himself is the mise en scene. - Right.
So I thought,
"I wish I could grow old like him."
This is turning into a movie show.
You sound like Kim Kyung Sik.
You mean like, "Movie versus movie"?
Oh, he responded.
I can't believe he responded to it.
I noticed...
among all the recommendations,
there was no horror movies.
Do you not enjoy horror movies?
I hate horror movies.
Seriously,
- I can't watch it alone. - I know what you mean.
I can't watch horror movies either.
So...
I've never watched a horror movie in a theater before.
- My goodness. - Even at home,
I never even think about watching a horror movie.
- See? I'm not the only one coward. - No.
That's funny.
You acted with zombies...
in "Train to Busan".
And Dong Wook played that kind of role.
- You're okay acting it out? - That's...
Yes, I'm okay acting it out.
When I was filming "Train to Busan",
the makeup was so realistic.
I knew...
they had makeup on.
Even though I was aware that these people gathered...
- to play zombies, - Right.
I ran as fast as I could...
for every shoot.
- Oh, it was real? - They...
ran towards me in makeup.
They ran as fast as they could.
I think so. They were great.
They were great.
Also, with that makeup...
In that bloody makeup,
they approached me quietly.
They'd stand next to me.
"Gong Yoo."
I was frightened.
They were like, "Gong Yoo." I was like, "Yes?"
"Yes?" And they were like,
"Can I have a picture with you?"
- Oh, in that makeup? - Yes, in that makeup.
Because they were done.
They could've erased the makeup.
But they wanted to leave a picture of it.
- As a commemoration? - Yes.
Actually zombie...
isn't Korean.
- But in Hollywood, - Right.
there were manias for a long time.
- It's a familiar subject. - Yes.
But the thing is...
this creative work created solely by Koreans...
received cheers, applause and acknowledgement...
by a lot of foreigners...
- in Cannes, the home of film. - It was acknowledged.
The fact that it was acknowledged...
as a movie...
made me realize that the status of Korean movies is raised.
So I was proud to be a Korean actor.
Even for different genres...
For example,
I believe BTS...
is doing something amazing.
They're enhancing national prestige.
What they're doing enhances national prestige.
I believe...
only culture...
- can do this job. - Right.
And I often say...
if music didn't exist,
our lives would've been desolate.
("Koh" by 92914)
I think musicians are really cool.
They are. I'm jealous.
But that's how musicians...
would see actors.
It's relative.
Maybe not.
You're right.
If I'm born again,
I want to be a musician.
Me too. I think about that a lot.
So...
- as a singer-songwriter. - Yes.
In some way,
we're objects...
- used to express... - Right.
in dramas or movies...
- written by writers and directors. - Yes.
We're not talking about our own stories.
So...
if I'm born again,
I'd like to be a musician...
who talks about his own life.
In which genre?
(Which genre does Musician Gong Yoo want?)
I like this genre we're listening to.
Since I like ballad,
all my favorite musicians are in that genre.
If I'm born again,
I want to be the front man in a rock band.
I knew you'd say that.
- You're good at singing. - Me?
Yes.
Only in karaoke.
I only deserve to sing in karaoke.
What was that song you always sing?
I won't make you sing.
I won't.
- Me? - Yes.
Usually...
There's a song you always sing in karaoke.
I often sing Yoo Jae Ha's songs.
Yoo Jae Ha...
- and Kim Dong Ryul. - Right.
Oh, that one.
Was it "Should I Say I Love You Again"?
That one and...
Was it "This Song" or "That Song"?
(The host slowly induces Gong Yoo to sing.)
One day I found
- Accidentally I found - Right.
I listened to the song in an old tape
Right.
(Exclaiming)
- Don't cry. - Okay.
Let's cry.
Shall we have time on our own?
Yes, let's have time on our own.
("An Old Song" by Kim Dong Ryul)
(I listened to the song)
(In the tape I found accidentally)
(Clumsy piano)
(Fresh voice)
Who are you thinking about?
Anyone has their first love in their hearts.
You?
It's about first love.
So who did you think about? Who?
When was my first love?
(I was jealous)
(Of myself)
(In the old tape)
(I missed it)
(So I cried and laughed)
(I just keep)
(Laughing)
- You're into it. - No.
You're totally into it.
You were...
heartrending.
(Laughing)
You caught me.
I wonder how she's doing.
"How are you?"
I heard...
- that you live alone. - Yes.
Don't you feel lonely when you're home alone?
When do you feel lonely?
I'm sure it's same for everyone.
It's when I get home...
after work...
all exhausted.
- The lights are off. - Right. It's dark.
Then...
I turn the lights on myself because I live alone.
When I turn the lights on...
in the empty house.
That's when I feel lonely.
- But isn't that same for everyone? - Yes.
When I go home, the first thing I do...
is turning the TV on.
It doesn't have to be loud.
It's the light.
Having something moving on the screen...
calms me down.
Depending on my state,
I feel lonely,
but I don't think...
I feel lonely that often.
- Do you often play by yourself? - Yes.
I don't mind...
- having time alone. - You enjoy it.
Even if it's long.
If I were your friend...
You know what I mean?
If I know someone really nice,
I'd like to set you up with her.
Have you been on a blind date?
- Recently? - A blind date?
A blind date?
I'm sure you get a lot of calls.
- I've never once... - I've never got a call before.
I don't get a call.
I actually...
- prepared something. - Is it a blind date?
- Pardon? - Is it a blind date?
That's right.
(What on earth is this talk show about?)
(Situational talk)
(Setting up an extreme situation to analyze the guest)
(Dong Wook and Gong Yoo go on a blind date.)
You can smile.
Have you ever been on a blind date before?
- Or a group blind date? - Never.
Me neither.
This will be our first time.
Yes.
What should I talk about?
Don't people usually ask...
- About money? - Yes, how much you make in a month.
- Something like that? - Yes.
But it'd be rude...
- to ask directly. - Yes.
So if you ask how much they pay for insurance every month,
you can get a glimpse of their wealth.
- There. - Have you tried it before?
- You know so well. - There's a way.
(Chuckling)
Hello?
Why aren't you coming? It's a 2-on-2 blind date.
Hurry up. It's in Cheongdam.
(Their eyes move fast.)
Yes. Cheongdam. Cheongdam. Can't you hear me?
(Wait a minute.)
Chungnam. Can't you hear me? Chungnam.
I told you we were meeting in Asan, Chungcheong Province.
They're from Chungcheong Province.
What are you doing in Cheongdam?
- I like her. - Are you out of your mind?
- I choose her. - You won't make it today. Bye.
- Hello. Hello. - Hello.
Are you here for a 2-on-2 blind date?
- Yes. - Nice to meet you.
Are you the host?
No.
- I'm the one involved. - Involved. Okay.
- Hello. - Let's sit down.
Can you tell us your name?
What's your name?
Me? I'm Jang Do Yeon.
- Oh, Jang Do Yeon. - Yes.
I'm Lee Dong Wook.
Is your name Lee Dong Woo Ki?
It's a Korean name. It's four syllables.
Lee Dong Woo Ki.
- My parents... - Are you Welsh Corgi or something?
Lee Dong Woo Ki. Welsh Corgi.
I'm sorry.
Don't be like that in front of a lady.
I'm sorry. We've just met.
- That's rude. - I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
My last name is Gong.
Gong Ji Cheol.
- Gong Ji Cheol? - Yes.
Why are you suddenly telling her your real name?
What? I just...
- You have a stage name? - Pardon?
Why do you need a stage name? What do you do?
It's for my job. I had no choice.
I don't think we're close enough...
to talk about our privacy.
You say we're not close enough to talk about our privacy,
- but you gave her your real name? - You're right.
We've just met.
- It's still awkward. - Yes.
- Yes. - I'm shy.
- I need time to get familiar. - Once we start talking,
- we'll get close. - Right.
I'll tell you my stage name when we get close.
Oh, okay.
(Shouldn't it be the other way around?)
I'm curious about your ideal types.
What's your preference?
I prefer someone like Mom.
Someone I can rely on.
Someone I can talk to...
when I have a hard time.
That's what I prefer.
Oh, wait. You have something on you.
You punk!
Do you know what time it is?
You're still out!
What on earth are you wearing?
I ironed modernized hanbok for you at home.
You punk.
Why won't you listen to your mom?
If you're going to behave that way, come back to my belly.
Stop disappointing me.
Now that I think about it,
I don't prefer someone like my mom.
Oh, really?
- What's your preference? - Someone like my dad.
- You punk. - No.
(You punk.)
I told you not to steal my smoke, didn't I?
- I'm sorry. - My cigarettes keep disappearing.
- "Cigarettes." - You dressed like that too.
A preference isn't...
- detailed enough. - No.
When do you find...
a woman attractive...
in detail?
An active...
An active person?
I think an active woman is attractive.
The time has changed.
A woman who asks you out first?
Yes. Men don't always...
have to propose.
- Right. - That's a prejudice.
If you have time, will you marry me?
(Something like this?)
You just need your stamp.
Well...
I'm not thinking about getting married yet.
You're certain.
I like a woman who comforts me.
Comfort you?
When you're relationship,
what do you think...
your strength is?
I believe meals are important.
So if she didn't have a chance to eat,
I'd feed her.
A boyfriend who makes sure that you eat.
If I have to talk about my strength,
I call often.
That's important.
I'm good at making a woman be less curious...
and feel less anxious.
That's really important.
"I'm having an Americano with Gong Yoo."
"I just got my macaroons. I just had two bites."
I don't report every single thing,
but I'd say who I'm with...
and what I'm doing.
I guess my questions are too broad.
- Pick 1 of the 2. - Okay.
When you like someone,
do you ask her out right away or not?
In 1, 2, 3.
- No. - No.
Why not?
I take time.
I tend to remember...
my emotions well.
But I don't think I carry it out...
just because I felt it.
I've become cowardly.
I'm afraid of what would happen when it doesn't work out.
You take time until you become certain?
Yes.
Then have you ever texted...
your ex in the middle of the night?
Or not?
- Yes. - Yes.
(Groaning)
Did you say, "Are you asleep?"
"Sleeping?" Something like that.
What's the difference? Did you add ellipses?
Yes, with a question mark and ellipses.
But she didn't respond.
Did you text her again...
saying why you texted?
Pathetically? The next day?
- Saying I was drunk last night? - Yes.
I did.
You did everything.
I'm thankful...
that she didn't respond to it.
I guess I felt burdened.
I hoped...
she was doing well.
We texted a few times,
and we haven't talked since then.
Have you ever done that before?
Or have you received that text?
I've never done it,
but I had the compulsion to do it.
- I know. - But I didn't. In case I regret it.
Normally it's men...
who text...
their ex-girlfriends.
- Probably. - Women don't really do that.
Right. I agree.
Let's say...
if you both like me,
would you choose your friendship or love?
We need to be serious.
Did you just chuckle?
(What?)
Didn't you just chuckle?
I'll pretend I didn't hear that.
- I'm sorry. - Are you sleeping?
This is crazy. He's sneering and he's sleeping.
No.
- I didn't sneer at you. - I couldn't sleep last night.
I'd never sneer at you.
(Love?)
(Friendship?)
(Calm down, heart.)
- Love. - Friendship.
I think you two look good together.
Hearing that makes me want to have you.
- Was I cool? - That's...
- the proactiveness I'm looking for. - That's right.
Although I have been prioritizing friendship over love,
let me choose love this time.
I know it'll feel futile once the camera goes off,
but I want to enjoy it while I can.
I know what you mean.
Your girlfriend could have male friends.
If she goes on an overnight trip...
with one of her male friends,
would you let her go?
Or would you never?
This is a tricky one to answer.
I have made a firm decision.
- Have you? In 3, 2, 1. - Yes.
- Never. - Never.
You are firm about that.
Of course. That's total nonsense.
(My gosh,)
(Dong Wook is serious.)
You would understand if you put yourself in the other's shoes.
Wait, where are you going again?
Not too far away.
- Not too far? - Around Dangjin.
- Dangjin? - Yes.
You're saying you're going to Dangjin with Na Rae.
- Are we talking about Na Rae? - Yes.
I see.
- Now that I think about it... - Yes. If you were in my shoes...
If I said I'd go on a trip with my female friend,
and my girlfriend says she'd let me go,
then I think I'll end it with her.
- Because you're upset? - No.
It just proves that she and I live in different worlds.
It'd be hard to understand each other.
The question itself was a bit too extreme.
If it wasn't by themselves, but in a group...
of male and female friends...
If it's a big group of friends she's going with,
I think I'll be okay with that.
Right. That'd be okay.
May I go to the restroom for a bit?
Sure.
I'm just going to wash my hands.
(Laughing)
You didn't need to tell us that.
The restroom is over there.
What do you think about her?
We need some alcohol.
- You can then see her true colors. - Right. You never know,
- she might have a bad habit. - She could make a mistake.
I'm sorry. I didn't do anything in the restroom.
I just...
- I'm sorry. - No, it's okay.
I didn't do anything in the restroom.
I had a phone call.
Is she crazy?
(They're nearly crying.)
May I tell you how I feel?
Sure, please.
I'm sorry I have to tell you this.
- You two are so charming. - Okay.
But Ji Cheol,
your face is so small that it's kind of uncanny.
- And Dong Wook... - Yes?
I was so surprised. You look like a painting.
- Thank you. - My gosh, what are you doing?
The tissue... I wanted to wipe off my tears with it.
(Let me wipe off my tears.)
Your skin is so pale and spotless.
It kind of scares me.
I feel like I have to keep massaging you...
and make sure your blood circulates well.
I think I'll be worried all the time.
- I see. - I'm sorry, but you...
can't date me either. Please leave.
- You want us to leave? - Yes.
- Let's go. - I had fun.
- Me too. Thank you. - Bye.
(Life is futile.)
I'll live on my own
(Because I Want to Talk)
Because I Want to Talk. We have Actor Gong Yoo here.
A turning point in life or a crucial moment...
comes to everyone.
It was the summer of 2007.
It shook up the whole nation.
It drove everyone to frenzy. "Coffee Prince".
(The best drama of 2017, "Coffee Prince")
Let's talk about it.
You didn't star in many romantic works.
No, not that many.
But as you said, a lot of people...
- loved the series. - Yes.
That's how people came to think...
that I'm good at acting a romantic character.
But personally,
I was both thankful but pressured about it.
I was cast for "Coffee Prince"...
when I had doubts about being an actor.
And I actually...
tried so hard...
not to work on "Coffee Prince".
Why?
The drama itself seemed enjoyable,
but I had almost turned 30 then...
and I had to go and serve in the army.
- So I had some practical worries... - You were worried.
- as a man in the late 20s. - I see.
And I wanted to become an actor...
who has a unique color.
So I was worried that I was being too consumed...
and losing my color.
This kind of thought gave me a hard time.
Everyone goes through rough patches like those.
When you turn 30 or 40.
If I had decided not to star in "Coffee Prince",
I'd never know how my life would have turned out to be.
It's the work that kindled...
- my passion that was dying. - I see.
That's why I say "Coffee Prince" is a meaningful series to me.
So "Coffee Prince"...
made you passionate about acting...
and made you enjoy your work.
When do you think are the crucial moments...
in your life?
- Well... - It's hard to pick right away.
Yes.
- 2011. - 2011?
- Yes. - 2011 was a crucial year to you.
Yes, I think so.
What happened back then?
In 2011,
I worked on a movie titled "Silenced".
I didn't actually...
want to condemn the society...
or had a strong sense...
- of obligation. - I see.
I could relate to the part...
that shows there isn't much we can do to change...
the hopeless society.
You even offered to produce the film.
As a fellow actor, it makes me think...
that it wouldn't have been easy to make such a decision.
Yes, I did make an offer.
When I read the novel it's based on,
it infuriated me.
I couldn't believe that it actually happened.
It was unbelievable.
That's how I felt.
I gave it some thought...
rationally,
and I thought about what I could do as an actor.
I thought a movie is a medium you're more familiar with...
than a novel.
So I made the movie...
hoping the audience would feel the same about the incident.
And thankfully,
many people agreed with me,
and that's how we could have investments and produce the film.
"Silenced" was released in September, 2011.
Special law on this case...
was introduced in October, 2011,
and it was enforced in November the same year.
So in just two months,
the movie managed to bring the issue to the surface.
It created a sensation.
As "Silenced" did,
the recently released,
"Kim Ji Young, Born in 1982" did too.
So some people think that you like to star in...
the works that handle social issues.
What do you think about...
this kind of response?
It's understandable.
But I don't deliberately...
choose to be in the work that handles social issues.
And I'm not the bold type...
that would revolt...
against something.
As an actor,
I think about what it is that I can do.
Like I mentioned earlier,
I want to help more people know about certain issues.
I want to work as a bridgehead.
- Working as a medium... - It's nothing more...
- or less than that. - is what an actor does.
"Silenced" and "Kim Ji Young, Born in 1982"...
aren't movies that aim to raise social awareness.
They simply portray our lives,
but the stories that we avoided to face.
- That's what I think. - Right.
It's about people. About us.
If I may add as a viewer...
Some people choose...
to watch the movie...
that portrays social issues,
but others choose to see it because of the actor they like...
and end up having interest in such issues.
- That's right. - Right.
And some people simply enjoy the storyline.
So I think it's great...
that you could have positive influence on people.
Right. Thanks for bringing that up.
I didn't use to think about it.
- Right. - But if I can have...
a positive influence on people...
Then I should be a positive influence...
while I can.
I think that'd be great.
Right, it's important.
We just discussed his works.
And it's been 18 years...
since you made your debut.
- That was so smooth. - What?
How you changed the topic was...
It gave me the chills.
It's not smooth now because you mentioned it.
- No... - No one should've noticed it.
I was really touched.
You can edit this part out.
(It's a compliment, so we won't edit this out.)
- I'm sorry. - It's been 18 years.
It was so smooth.
During the 18 years...
I can't say that it was the best year of your career,
but you did make a huge achievement in this year.
It's...
"Train to Busan", "The Age of Shadows",
and "Goblin".
You worked on them between 2016 to 2017.
We can't not talk about them.
("Goblin")
("The Age of Shadows")
("Train to Busan")
I was...
truly blessed that year.
On the other hand,
I wasn't sure I deserved to have what I had.
Later,
it made me feel intimidated.
I was happy, but...
You received a lot of love all at once.
It felt like...
I couldn't bear it.
- In some ways. - Right. I understand.
Because I worked on...
a lot of works...
You didn't take a break.
So I was physically worn out.
And at the same time, I felt so empty.
That's how it made me feel.
I think that emptiness...
is what made you stop...
for a while and take your time off.
You didn't work...
for about two years.
A lot of people must have been curious.
(Jeju Self-governing Provincial Government)
This place is beautiful.
Let's have a cup of coffee.
Sure.
- Hello. - I like this vibe.
- Hello. - It's so pretty in here.
Coffee...
I'll have an Americano.
What's the "Semi-basement Latte"?
Cold coffee poured on hot milk?
Okay. I'll have the signature menu.
We'll have one Semi-basement latte...
and an iced Americano.
Okay. I'll get it ready for you.
This looks great.
(Marveling)
I love this.
It feels like I haven't been in the sun for a long time.
I'm serious.
Vitamin D.
Thank you.
(Clinking)
(A sip of coffee under the warm sunlight)
This is just so good.
It's so good that it makes me speechless.
You and I.
At 1:30pm.
With coffee.
- I never imagined this. - Right.
You filmed two movies in a row.
- This is my fourth work this year. - I know.
- There was a drama... - You worked hard.
I think this is good about our job.
How we lived...
We have records of our days.
- Right. That's a good thing. - I like it.
(He carefully asks the question he had on his mind.)
So it suddenly dawned on me.
After "Goblin" ended, it took you some time...
to choose your next work.
What was the reason?
Well...
Actually...
(Gong Yoo tries to be careful.)
I just had to take the time off.
I had to.
- And it became a mega-hit. - Right.
- I get how much pressure it can be. - Right.
It was such a big-hit.
Everyone was crazy about it.
Everyone loved me everywhere.
I had more international fans,
but...
I couldn't enjoy those moments as a whole.
- Were you scared? - Yes.
I felt so pressured.
I guess that's just how much I can take.
I was grateful,
but because I felt that...
it was something I couldn't take,
it intimidated me.
But...
I didn't want people to notice it.
That's why I stayed home.
I avoided meeting people.
(He chose to hide how he was feeling...)
(rather than to pretend he was doing okay.)
So you struggled a bit.
Then I did too.
As I became mentally knocked down,
I didn't go outside...
for about a month and a half, and I didn't meet anyone.
Right.
You knew...
- how I felt. - I did.
So you called me out at night.
You were lying on your sofa.
We had some soju by my house.
This doesn't just concern actors.
- Right. - After I went through it,
when someone seems to be going through the same thing...
- Did you want to help? - Yes.
It makes me want to help out...
and it makes me observe and keep my eye on them.
Even for a small sign.
Everyone has a different way of asking for help.
So...
So you should keep a close and sensitive eye...
on each other.
On people around you.
The role you played...
brought you joy and success.
But the process of going back to yourself...
was not easy.
So that's why you struggled.
After your hiatus of two years...
was the movie,
"Kim Ji Young, Born in 1982".
It's doing well.
It hit more than three million views.
I'm very...
grateful.
Well...
It was only a few,
but there were some people who were prejudiced about the movie,
so I was worried.
But a lot of people supported...
and emphasized with the story.
So I'm really happy.
This movie...
This is my opinion.
The fundamental reason why I chose...
to work on this movie...
is that this isn't about the life of a specific woman.
It's about the pain you could go through as a human-being.
The pain...
you might be going through without even realizing yourself.
The things that hurt you in relationships.
Between family or friends.
We hurt others and are hurt by others without realizing it.
And we think some things are just inevitable.
That's right.
The scenario made me think about that.
In a way,
I have experienced...
how painful it could be as well.
That's why I took a part in "Kim Ji Young, Born in 1982".
I could take a part in it.
I think it was a great piece of work...
to come back in after your two-year hiatus.
And it was a great role to play.
That's what I think.
I watched the movie at the cinema.
I'm sure...
you didn't get to see how the viewers reacted.
- Right. - Right?
Usually, when sad scenes are shown,
the audience...
wipe off their tears...
and snort.
Right. They do it quietly.
But it was different for this movie.
So many people cried out loud.
I think...
crying as much as you want...
while watching a movie at the cinema...
- could relieve your stress. - Right.
If you don't care about what others think...
and do as you feel like.
I think it could take the weight off your mind.
You can feel catharsis.
You can relieve your emotions by crying.
Since I worked on this movie,
I felt the proudest about it...
when the married guys...
and fathers around me...
texted me.
They said, "Thank you for this movie."
"Things weren't going well with my wife,"
"but a lot of thoughts came to me as I left the cinema with my wife."
Right.
When I receive these texts,
it made me feel glad that I worked on this movie.
As an audience,
I watched it thinking it's about my mom.
It reminded me of my mom.
I watched it with her.
After we watched it,
it made me realize what a tough life she had.
I grabbed her hand...
and said I appreciated all her hard work.
But she told me to clean my room.
That's the sad reality.
You've done a variety of works...
and played many different characters.
Is there a character that you'd like to try...
in the future?
I haven't had the chance...
- to play a villain. - I see.
Not yet.
Can you picture him?
I think it'd be like this.
Even if he did appear as a villain,
the viewers will think that he had his reasons.
They'd try to understand him.
"There must be a reason he turned out that way."
Right. "He must've been tormented..."
"by those around him."
Because of that,
I think it'd be better.
I think a villain...
with a story behind him...
is quite charming.
I played one recently.
- Right. - Did you watch the drama?
Of course.
It really suited him.
He was a good psychopath.
What I mean is, he played that role so well. So...
Why doesn't it sound like a compliment?
It is.
Your expressions were...
Since we're talking...
about Seo Mun Jo, the character on that drama.
You had a famous line.
- "Honey". - I'm sorry, but I don't know it.
People recognized my character by that one line.
If he says it to you, you're bound to die.
Please show us.
Please say your line.
(Dong Wook will show them.)
I don't know if I can do it right.
I just rest my voice.
Honey.
That was frightening.
The drama is still fresh in your memory.
You should say it back.
What did you say, honey?
- Am I being annoying? - What did you say, honey?
- He's so sweet. - Look at you.
I don't think I can play a villain.
I'd tolerate you stabbing me...
if you called me like that.
(It'd still sound sweet.)
Really.
Through appearing on "Kim Ji Young, Born in 1982",
he made a successful comeback after two years.
You just finished filming for "Xu Fu".
- Right. - It'll be released soon.
Right.
Other than acting, is there anything else...
you're interested in doing in this industry?
This is something I've been thinking about for a long time.
I'm interested in directing one.
I've always been interested in doing that.
It doesn't have to be a popular work.
But I'd like to remake...
- a good, original movie. - I see.
I want to broaden what I can do.
Would you be interested in casting rookie actors too?
Simply put, I just want to plan and produce something new.
I want to become a producer.
I'll continue to act.
But I could create something completely new.
It could be a low-budget movie.
It could be something commercial.
I'd like to do something fun...
with others who have similar dreams as I do.
I just have a rough idea of it.
I've never heard of this before.
Right. But I don't know when this dream will be realized.
I think I should stop thinking about it...
and put it to action.
If I'm too late, I doubt anyone would watch it.
I see.
I'd be happy to contribute even the tiniest bit...
in producing a more diverse types of movies.
Could I audition for it?
You wouldn't need to audition for it.
Even if I'm getting paid?
It would be so amazing...
to be a part of it.
If my dream becomes realized,
you can compliment me then.
(They're impressed by what he just said.)
Isn't he so eloquent?
You're such a grateful individual.
I'm spilling 10 years' worth of chatting today.
- I'll repay you for all of this. - That's fine.
Thank you.
How was this?
Today, I came here...
and disclosed all official and personal things.
We discussed everything about me.
This is my first time...
talking this much about myself.
After talking about all sorts of things...
that happened in my life,
I'm happy that I came today.
I wonder why I was so scared to do this before.
I've still got a long way to go.
But I think I'm slowly becoming an adult.
- You're right. - That's how I feel.
Through this talk show, I was able to feel...
a certain feeling that I've never felt before.
Thank you.
I'll be back next week for another episode...
of Because I Want to Talk.
Please join me in pursuing my dream. Let's meet again next week.
Thank you.
Do I leave?
(He's an actor who's good at looking into people's hearts.)
Today's show was with Actor Gong Yoo.
(He's always like a young boy.)
(We wish you success in all your future endeavors.)
(After the first filming ends,)
(a man makes a call in a hurry.)
Yes?
I'll hit the slate.
(He was very meticulous and observant.)
Yes?
He just finished.
I'll tell you the details in person.
(Cho Jung Sik, announcer and talk analyst)
I'll book a table at the same restaurant.
Okay. Goodbye.
(During a match with AlphaGo,)
(he's the only human to gain victory.)
(He's Lee Se Dol, a level 9 go player.)
(I'm not confident...)
(about losing.)
(Surprised)
(He's completely adjusted to the talk show.)
(He flexes in front of everyone.)
(When it comes to playing go, I'm pretty much a genius.)
(If a genius decides to work hard,)
(it's frightening.)
(Lee Dong Wook becomes dumbfounded.)
(The behind-the-scenes of his match...)
(against AlphaGo is revealed.)
(He's amazed.)
(His move wasn't supposed to work.)
(He'll have one final match before his retirement.)
(Do you think you would've won?)
(Whatever the case may be, my final moments will be...)