Have you ever imagined...
that perhaps, there's another world...
that coexists with this one?
And perhaps, that world is a completely different one...
than the one we live in.
And in that world, we're living as completely different people.
Have you ever imagined this?
(Imagination)
I'm sure the others will think that we're weird.
I'm an actor.
Every work that I do, I act out...
different characters and their lives.
("My Girl")
When I'm immersed in my role,
I sometimes feel like I've truly turned...
into that character.
Perhaps,
all actors journey through parallel universes.
(Lee Dong Wook's meet-and-greet, I'm Wook)
One time, during an interview,
I was asked this question.
"If you could do anything else other than acting,"
"what would you do?"
So this is what I said.
"I'd like to have my own talk show."
My longtime dream is about to be realized.
I've become the host...
of Because I Want to Talk.
It feels like I'm encountering a new world.
It's a huge deal.
(The first planning meeting)
(SBS meeting room on the 13th floor)
If we put the emphasis on meeting once again...
I'd like the stage...
to look classic but modern.
(Because I Want to Talk)
I want it to look...
fancy but simple.
You get it, right?
At the center of the stage, there will be a place...
where the host and the guest sit.
It'll be a one-on-one talk show.
It'll be focused on them.
Don't we have a band as well?
I hope we have a brass.
Of course, we should have an audience.
300 people?
Is that too many? Or maybe a bit more private?
That'd be nice too.
(Private)
What's important starts from now on.
"How will the talk show proceed?"
(Larry King, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon)
There are no subtitles.
There are no drawings.
(Studying sessions require 10 minutes of studying...)
(and 50 minutes of break time.)
30.
(It seems like he has realized something.)
"At times, asking difficult questions is necessary."
Right. This might not be the best question to ask...
during our first encounter,
but when was the toughest time for you?
This may be a touchy subject too,
but do you have a boyfriend?
- Yes. - Really?
- 1. - You have 1 boyfriend?
Who is it?
- Tae Hoon. - Tae Hoon?
(This full moon implies something serious.)
In my opinion, the Blue House must do everything that they can.
Yes.
I do understand how difficult it is.
It's impossible to please everyone.
(He's restless as if something is bothering him.)
I'm sorry, but could I speak with your boss?
Wait a minute. Can you come here?
This guy's talking about how the food doesn't please everyone.
- Who? - Take this.
We serve tasty meat.
Hello?
Don't you know how good our meat is, you little...
All right. Anyway,
my biggest concern is how...
I could have a heartfelt conversation...
with my guest.
(Something feels ominous.)
(The camera angle makes this scene look serious.)
I'm preparing a talk show.
You've had many deep conversations with countless individuals.
I was wondering how I could make...
my guests talk about various things.
(Hong Chang Jin, a priest)
If you want to empathize with them and make them talk,
you must be able to share a bond with them.
You must utter, "Thank you," "I love you," and "you can do it,"
quite often.
Okay, I see.
Thank you.
- I love you. - You learned quickly.
I love you.
Ti amo.
But you see, this is a place...
where you confess your sins.
Since you're here,
confess any sins you've made.
All right.
I have sinned, Father.
It's a sin...
to be this handsome.
Let me see your face.
How handsome are you?
It's quite serious.
- It's you. - Hello.
- You're the Grim Reaper... - Right.
- from "Goblin". - Yes.
I'm sorry that a Grim Reaper visited this place.
Don't be. That's fine.
Are you starting a new show?
Yes, I'm preparing a talk show.
But why is an actor...
interested in talk shows?
Well...
Because I want to talk.
What's the name of the show?
Because I Want to Talk.
(Seo Young Do Band, Announcer Cho Jung Sik)
(Because I Want to Talk)
- Let's go. - Okay.
Dong Wook is entering now.
Hello, I'm Comedian Jang Do Yeon.
The actual stage feels different.
I'm nervous.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd be doing...
a talk show with this guy.
Frankly speaking, when I heard that he was my partner,
I agreed to do it immediately without asking about the content.
I only found out once the articles were published...
that this was the title of the show.
(Because I Want to Talk)
Isn't it original? Right?
(First script meeting)
How did you feel when you heard about the title?
I don't think he put much thought into it.
That's what I thought.
Because I Want to Talk.
So what? What comes after that?
That he started this talk show?
People around me are making fun of me as well.
- Were you sitting there all along? - Yes.
Everyone said they love it.
- Really? Of course. - They said...
they didn't know I held myself back from talking all this time.
After deciding to do this,
our host thought,
"I should really listen to my guests..."
"because that's what people need in this day and age."
Bravo.
What a nice guy.
He's here because he wants to talk.
Let me introduce our host, Lee Dong Wook.
(Lee Dong Wook, actor and host)
I'm Lee Dong Wook.
I came here because I wanted to talk. Hello, everyone.
Up until now, you've only seen me acting in dramas or movies.
But today, I'm here as the host of this talk show.
So I gave this a thought.
"What's the difference between a host and an actor?"
The first thing that came to my mind was that...
the former didn't have any lines.
Therefore, there was nothing to memorize.
It made me feel at ease and pressured as well.
That's because even I don't know where I'll bounce off to today.
(Bounce toward us.)
The second thing was that...
I could look at this camera, that camera, and that...
while talking, and it'd be okay.
I hope that you will film me...
so that I look nice in every angle.
Also, I am very grateful...
that...
we have an audience.
Hello.
You have milky-white skin!
I'm yearning!
- Let's get married! - You're so handsome!
What are you yearning for?
(For you)
I'd like to talk with the lady in the back, wearing black.
Yes, you. Hello.
It's nice to meet you.
How do I look in real life?
- Handsome. - You're so...
(She can't finish her sentence.)
You're so handsome.
You were hesitating.
- You're really handsome. - Thank you.
I asked with the intention of hearing that.
Let's keep this vibe going.
Because I Want to Talk.
Let me introduce the person who will help me today.
It's Jang Do Yeon, the best MC.
(Jang Do Yeon)
I wanted to make a perfect show.
So I thought of what I should do.
And that's when...
I thought we should have a live band.
A band is a must.
Seo Young Do Band will provide us with upbeat music.
(Seo Young Do, Lee Myung Geon,)
(Park Gi Hoon, Yeo Jin Woo)
My name is Seo Young Do, the bandmaster.
Like so, everyone who wanted to talk has gathered together.
Since it's our first episode,
I'd like to invite a guy who's not that easy to meet...
and expose him.
Today,
I will bring him out in front of my audience...
- And our viewers. - And our viewers.
And our viewers.
Is he back there right now?
Correct.
It's the man you all wanted to meet.
The news articles have already revealed who it is...
a month ago.
It's Gong Yoo.
(This is a wrap-up of how the audience reacted.)
It's Gong Yoo.
My gosh! It's Gong Yoo!
(Gong Yoo)
Oh, goodness.
Sit down.
- You're so handsome! - You're so handsome!
Thank you.
- You're so handsome! - You're so handsome!
- You're so dazzling! - Thank you.
Take me home!
Be quiet.
You're five times louder than when I appeared.
- It's nice to meet you. - It's nice to meet you.
That was a grand entrance.
I'm not joking when I say that I changed my pose...
about 30 times.
In the movie "Joker",
he does this pose during his curtain call.
I was going to do that at first,
but I was too shy.
You looked great.
- Show us. - What?
No, no, no. It's just...
- Show us! - Show us!
- Show us! - I haven't performed...
in front of an audience in 15 years.
They're more straightforward these days.
You're right. I didn't expect this either.
It's something like this.
(Screaming)
It's going to be a long day.
It's great to see...
- our Goblin once again. - Goblin.
It's been a while since the drama ended,
but I still address him like so when we meet in private.
But you see, this is a high-quality talk show.
Since I'm the host and you're my guest,
I will call you "Gong Yoo".
(Laughing)
I'll address you in that awkward way.
It'll be awkward for me as well, but I'll call you "Dong Wook".
After I got cast on this talk show,
he was the first person I talked to.
How did you feel?
From what I remember,
- we were having a drink. - Right.
That's when you mentioned it.
You said it was your dream to have your own talk show.
At that time, I joked around...
and asked if I had to appear as a guest on your show.
But that came true.
Was that a joke?
I really didn't know I'd be here.
Is there a reason...
you decided to appear on this show?
Perhaps, are you interested in appearing on variety shows?
Or perhaps,
would you like your own talk show as well?
It wasn't like I had a change of mind.
The reason I was hesitant...
to appear on such shows was...
I'm not an interesting person.
I thought there wasn't much to talk about regarding myself.
- I see. - That's not true.
That was what I was going to say.
You don't need to talk.
You can sit still for an hour.
- Your handsome face is enough. - You can take a rest.
- You're funny. - You don't need to talk.
The audience talks a lot.
(Because the audience also wants to talk.)
- I guess... - Because it's a talk show.
you found the perfect audience...
- for the show. - Right.
Anyway, thank you.
Anyway,
I feel comfortable...
since you're the host.
Someone who knows me well asks me questions...
and listens to what I have to say...
gives me less pressure.
Thanks to you,
I got a chance to be on a show like this.
Thank you...
for saying that.
It's for the show.
I'm here.
There's someone here too.
- You're too... - I'm isolated here.
You guys make eye contact at least,
but I feel like I'm in a movie theater.
I want to be close with you,
but I feel bad that we're far away.
Why are we so far away?
I don't know. Maybe because Gong Yoo is here?
Maybe the staff think I'd do something to him?
They almost tied me up.
Seriously, she's so funny.
He likes me.
I told you.
He looked forward to seeing you more than I did.
- Really? - Yes.
I enjoy watching...
Do Yeon's comedy shows.
I think she's the funniest in the world.
(Exclaiming)
I'm a big fan of yours.
We've known each other...
- for about 8, 9 years, right? - Yes.
Honestly, I didn't expect us...
to become this close.
What about you?
When I found out that...
you were playing the Grim Reaper on "Goblin",
I was glad.
I was glad to hear that.
It felt like we got closer...
- afterwards. - Right.
- In my opinion. - Yes.
I got the impression...
that you think of me as a good friend.
Okay.
Why do you like me?
(Why do you like me?)
Why?
- Are you telling me to confess? - No.
I got the impression,
but I don't know the reason.
You helped me a lot.
And...
I got the impression that you're a good person.
That's a good expression.
That's my favorite one. "A good person."
That's why...
I called and texted you often.
I often sound cute...
in my texts.
So...
he calls me Goblin,
and I call him Dongseung...
meaning Dong Wook and inferno.
Most of his texts...
repeat words.
"Goblin, Goblin."
(Goblin, Goblin)
"What are you doing? What are you doing?"
My goodness.
"Let's meet up. Meet up." Something like that.
- That's what he sends. - Why?
But it's a different tone.
"Goblin, Goblin. Let's meet. Let's meet."
It's not dry like you said.
"Goblin, Goblin. Let's meet. Let's meet."
"When are we going to meet? When are we going to meet?"
"I miss you."
He also uses emojis like hearts.
He uses a lot of emojis.
Then how do you respond?
Most of the time, I said,
"Are you drunk?"
Then this is what he sends.
Okay.
"What?"
"I can't confess without getting drunk?"
Something like that.
He's clingy.
Then I got the impression...
that he's opened up to me and feels comfortable with me...
because he started acting like that...
after "Goblin" was over,
and some time after...
we had time on our own.
Right. I wouldn't do that to everyone.
I do that because I feel comfortable with him.
But he always...
Oh, sorry. Let me call you Gong Yoo for now.
When he responds, he always says,
"Okay,"
and adds an ellipsis.
- But normally those ellipses... - Right.
- lets you down and makes you sad. - The ellipsis.
I get comments about those periods...
not just from him, but many friends.
- I bet you do. - "Are you okay?"
"Are you okay? Are you not feeling well?"
"Are you depressed?"
"Are you sad?"
But it's just a habit.
I've been using ellipses...
ever since I started texting.
Everyone puts meaning into it.
But you don't plan to change it.
Well,
it doesn't bother me.
- He's selfish. - Sure.
- What was that? - Did you hear it?
I'm sorry. I forgot that I had a mic on.
- I didn't catch that. - I thought this is a movie theater.
Say it one more time.
I said he's selfish before I knew.
- That's what I find funny. - I know.
Is it funny?
Yes, that's funny.
- She... - She's feisty.
Yes. She looks shy,
but she teases people...
- without much effort. - She...
- She definitely surprises people. - Yes.
You're so cool.
What we're normally like...
may be different from what people think.
- What we're normally like? - Yes.
We put on shorts and T-shirts in summer.
We put on hats when we meet.
- On slippers. - Yes, in sweatpants.
It's really beautiful.
It's perfect for a date.
(You think so?)
Isn't what we're doing now a date?
It is.
Shall we hold hands?
(What do you say?)
(Staring)
(Grabbing)
(Throwing)
(Jeju Special Self-Governing Province)
What's this?
- What? Gosh. - It's a fly.
It scared me.
- I think it went out. - It did?
- No? - How did it get out?
- It didn't? - It didn't?
It didn't... Did it?
(Laughing)
Why do we ask each other?
One of us should answer.
If we both ask...
Seriously. Idiots.
(Fly)
It probably got out.
(The fly got out of the car, and they are on the way somewhere.)
I never thought I'd come to Jeju Island with you,
rent a car,
and drive.
Thank you, staff.
(Thank you.)
Give them a kiss.
(Kissing)
Wait a minute.
Okay.
That'll be on the preview.
(He got a good one for the preview.)
Okay. I get it.
Your passion.
Your passion for the show.
I think I know how you feel.
When we start a movie or drama,
- the first shoot is always hard. - It is.
- Right? - Yes. I'm not sure what's right.
You have no idea. We get the idea...
- after the first shoot. - Right.
- I guess that's what it feels like. - Yes.
Since this is the first shoot.
So I'm testing it...
with you right now.
(Laughing)
I'm glad to do it.
Hold on. Where am I going? Am I turning right here?
Turn right... I think we're going that way.
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- Don't stick your head out. - Okay.
(The two find everything funny like girls in high school.)
(His eyes are busy.)
- Take a right on the way. - Yes. A right.
I won't be able to sleep because of you.
Sleep later.
(Dong Wook acts like he's bad at directions,)
(so the guest can't sleep.)
What can I do?
Oh, you know...
- what I'm not good at? - What?
I'm terrible at reading the GPS.
(He even faked his weakness.)
It's the sea.
- Gong Yoo. - Yes?
- That doesn't matter. - What?
I'm busy reading the GPS in front of me.
None of that romantic stuff in Jeju Island...
matters to me right now.
(Is he really bad at reading the GPS?)
(Dong Wook is a well-prepared talk show host.)
(Should I play music for him?)
This one is great.
(Exclaiming)
("The First Snow" by Jung Joon Il)
(Exclaiming)
- I like it. - Yes.
But it feels weird.
You and I are listening to this music...
(Laughing)
in Jeju Island.
(Oh, right.)
- What? - You know...
Eun Tak dies.
So I let Eun Tak meet you for the last time.
Before you shot...
that crying scene,
I was really concerned.
Right. I know.
Because you stayed up for so many days,
and you were tired.
I kept paying attention, and I was worried about you.
When I saw you,
you had earphones on in the corner.
So I walked over and tapped on your shoulder.
- "Gong Yoo." - Right.
I was like, "Are you okay?"
Then you said, "Yes, I'm okay."
You sounded firm and mature.
Upon hearing "Action,"
you began crying.
I'm really sorry.
I was standing next to you.
It made me tear up.
It's sad. Stop talking about it.
Okay. I feel...
- like crying again. - I feel sentimental again.
We wouldn't talk about it without drinks, right?
- Right. - We're too shy to talk about it.
We both have to be drunk, then we...
Right. Then we talk about what's in our hearts.
How's the movie? It's doing well.
It's nice because...
although it's not all,
everyone was worried...
that the prejudice about the movie would...
affect the movie in some way.
But still, a lot of people watch it.
It's a relief.
Do you remember what I texted you after the movie?
- Can I talk about it now? - Yes.
I was thinking about it.
- Go ahead, yes. - Can I say it as it is?
Well,
it was...
It made me tear up.
- It reminded me of Mom. - I know.
It reminded me of Mom when I read the scenario.
I thought...
- my mom probably... - Right.
had a tough life too.
It's the same for our parents' generation.
I'm happy...
that your movie's doing well.
I heard that you filmed already in Jeju Island.
Yes, that's right.
I found out through an article.
We were filming in Jeju Island...
- and told an article was published. - It was live.
Yes, we found out later.
Normally,
the casts share that information.
But I found out through an article.
Do you know what news literacy means?
No.
We'll edit it as if you know.
You need to know this.
- Oh, yes. - An insight to understand the news.
I've used my news literacy skill...
to go through the photo news.
"Jang Do Yeon, One Comedian's High Fashion Pose".
"A Waste of Height". That's the title.
I'll show you the pose.
It was my pose at the fashion week.
Here it is.
("Jang Do Yeon, One Comedian's High Fashion Pose")
It was a waste of my height.
It was a bad use of my height.
Something like this.
I can't believe I get to see that in person.
It's from the Korea Economic Daily.
I must mention it.
Is it okay to mention it on SBS?
Yes, because the news has a copyright.
You must get permission and say where it's from.
- We must mention where it's from. - Yes.
When I read the title,
pose like what I just did.
- We do? - Yes, if you remember it.
- According to the title? - Yes.
- These are actual articles. - Okay.
I'll read it for you.
This article is about Gong Yoo.
I'm worried about it.
I'm worried. I never know what it will be.
I personally picked this article.
"Gong Yoo, Heart-Racing Eye Contact".
Come on. That's easy.
It's heart-racing just to see him.
No.
Usually you make eye contact...
with the camera.
But I'm the only one...
with the eyes behind his camera.
So you have to make eye contact with me.
Make eye contact with her.
She's too far.
- Then let's go closer. - Can we?
Actually,
- Can I go? - it's my first time seeing her,
and I didn't even get to say hi in the waiting room.
Then I was told to hug her as soon as I got here.
I get to be on the show under the condition...
- that I don't leave this seat. - Okay.
I'm sure you understand.
You're really tall.
Do you want me to get shorter?
No, it's fine.
I'm too embarrassed to do it.
- Then... - Do me a favor.
Turn around please.
- Turn around? - I'm excited.
After 1, 2, 3, face each other,
and make heart racing eye contact.
Okay? Are you ready?
Yes, we'll live happily ever after.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Then now, 1, 2, 3.
2, 3.
In 1, 2, 3.
No.
(She dies of a heart attack.)
Hello?
No, wait.
Are you okay?
- Are you okay? - No, I...
There are many ways to react on variety shows,
but this was the only way.
It was a bit lame, but still...
What's he saying? Let's do it over.
(He finds it funnier than expected.)
- What do you want? - Nothing.
Tell me.
- Please go back to your seats. - You probably bruised yourself.
I heard a thud. I heard you hitting the bone.
I have to hit my bone to make it funny.
Okay.
- That was amazing. - Not at all.
- Let's go back. - Look at that.
(She made it funny by sacrificing her bone.)
(She was born to be a comedian.)
- I... - What she just showed me...
was the exact reason...
I wanted to work with her.
The contract said, "Fall three times on the stage."
Here's the next article.
"Lee Dong Wook, Sharp Chin, It's Enough to Cut".
("Lee Dong Wook, Sharp Chin, It's Enough to Cut")
There's also one on Gong Yoo.
"Gong Yoo, Even More Evolved Sharp Chin".
That's the title.
Show me your sharp chin and your evolved chin.
- How are you going to do it? - What do you want?
- I prefer facing you. - Okay.
- You prefer facing me? - Yes.
Can I do it this way?
- Sure, go that way. - Okay.
I'll look at your back.
- How do you want to do it? - I mean...
I just...
- What are you doing? - We can go like this.
(What magnificent sight will we see?)
Let's show our chins on the count of three.
- Okay? - Okay.
In 1, 2, 3.
(The evolved chin, the sharp chin)
What's up with this music?
(This is news literacy.)
Thank you. Get away from me now.
This is the last one.
The title of Dong Wook's article says,
"Departing in Standard Boyfriend Look".
Then it says, "Like Runway".
- Okay. - That's the title.
The title of Gong Yoo's article says,
"A Mannequin is Walking".
I think...
the reporters wrote this...
- Wait. - after seeing you walking.
- Get up for a second. - Wait.
- Get up, - Wait.
and stand at attention.
If a mannequin's walking, it looks like this.
I've seen that in Dongdaemun.
Isn't that how a mannequin walks?
- You're right. - Right?
As you know,
in "Goblin",
the green onion runway was famous.
We set up a small runway.
- Do it like in "Goblin"? - Yes.
Like in "Goblin".
- Just relax and walk. - Let's reenact.
In that scene,
- we were saving Eun Tak. - We were saving Eun Tak.
It was very popular...
- You did it again? - that the writer...
wrote a comedy version.
- With a grocery bag? - Yes.
Right.
Let's back up a bit.
- We might as well do it right. - Oh, this...
(Advanced AI curtain)
Bye.
We were expressionless.
- You looked a bit angry. - Yes.
Were you on this side?
- No, I'm right. I was here. - You were?
(They can't believe they get to see this.)
Do we go?
Go.
Slowly.
(Swoosh)
Swoosh.
They'll make it with computer graphics, right?
If it's possible, the sword is green.
You're really enjoying this.
- I know. - You must've missed it.
If I'm going to do it, I might as well do it perfectly.
Times have changed.
You need to promote yourself.
And being humble isn't always considered a virtue.
That's how it is these days.
So we have planned...
a mini talk segment.
We named it "Flex Talk".
Do you know what "flex" means?
No, I don't.
Right? I didn't think so.
It's a word that's used frequently in the hip-hop scene.
It means to show off or boast. Will you be able to do it?
I'll give it a try.
You don't know Gong Yoo well.
He actually likes to boast.
Does he?
He likes to boast about himself discreetly.
We have prepared a list of keywords...
that people associate you with.
If you admit that these words describe you,
you may boast about yourself as much as you like. Okay?
Okay. We're only doing this for fun, so I hope you don't misunderstand.
- Sure. - Then, that's fine.
It's just an act.
If you'd let me...
Okay. See? He's all prepared.
He can't wait to start already.
- Well. - Show off...
(He picks things up quickly.)
Didn't you say this will be like an American or European show?
- Right, we did. - But since the beginning,
we've been sitting too politely.
I had my legs crossed and uncrossed,
but I was worried about it because you were sitting up straight.
(He pulls a straight face.)
I'd never cross my legs in front of my audience.
I wouldn't dare to.
(He doesn't know what to do with his legs.)
I'd host the show like this.
(The Land of Courtesy)
So it depends on...
whether he successfully shows off himself or not...
This host makes his guest get cold feet.
- Do as I say. I'm your senior. - Okay.
If you successfully show off yourself,
Seo Young Do Band will play a tune accordingly.
Let's see how this will unfold.
Let's practice first since the audience must be curious.
I'll give you a question. This is an example.
What are the reasons...
people go crazy for Gong Yoo?
Give us a very cliched...
and humble answer.
Why does everyone go crazy for you?
First of all...
It feels so awkward whenever I get this question.
- Okay. - If I must answer,
I think my attitude toward my work...
makes them think...
that I am diligent and serious about my job.
That's what I'm guessing.
(This is the perfectly wrong answer.)
I almost dozed off.
This is a fail.
Is it a fail if I give a modest answer?
Yes. Try a show-off version.
- Be arrogant this time. - Give me the question again.
What are the reasons people go crazy for you?
My goodness.
Hey, I told you to boast about yourself.
- I was about to. - Okay.
- Why are you in a rush? - Sorry.
I need to think since there are so many things to boast about.
(That was great.)
The show can't go on forever,
so I need to think and choose.
Dong Wook tends to be short-tempered.
I'm sorry.
(This will be a success.)
Well, I'm good-looking.
My gosh.
One more?
Well, I heard this a lot.
(I complete the fashion.)
I complete the fashion.
- This is it. - I can't believe it.
- This is what we want. - But...
- I get it now. - This is...
- I don't know how you found it, - He's the best.
but it gives me satisfaction.
It hits the spot.
All right, then.
Let's officially start the Flex Talk.
The first keyword is "brand power".
(Brand power)
I suggested this keyword to the production staff myself.
Gong Yoo is best known for his brand power.
All the products he advertises become a mega-hit.
And that it makes me jealous.
I said this to the production team.
Seeing how the beer brand you're advertising is doing,
you can't help but admit to this one.
Flex?
Okay. I can't deny this one.
- Okay. - I knew it.
- The fact proves it. - Right.
Well... But this is...
I told you to show off not act arrogantly.
It makes me do this naturally.
Don't take me wrong though.
I heard this from someone.
At the shooting site for the commercial of the beer brand,
I asked the advertiser as I got curious.
All of my friends say the T beer is good.
It's okay.
This must be what the advertisers love about you.
- He's a professional. - I got too carried away.
- It's okay. - So I asked...
T beer, K coffee, I furniture.
(It's hard to bleep it out.)
The world is filled with joy.
(The talk show filled with joy)
(I love it.)
People around me say it's tasty...
and that it'll sell well. So I asked what he thought.
And he said the business is going well...
thanks to me.
He said about 10 bottles...
- are sold per second. - What?
They already reached the sales target they had set...
for the year-end in summer.
I'll leave it at that.
(Successful flex)
Gosh, this is embarrassing.
10 bottles per second?
So about 200 bottles must have sold while we had this conversation.
People are continuously opening the bottles.
Pop, pop.
Popping everywhere.
- It's popping everywhere. - Going "Cheers!"
- He's amazing. - You are.
You can do it too if you work a little harder.
My gosh.
No, not that.
(I think it was a success though.)
Our teamwork isn't so good since this is our first day.
- This is actually fun. - Right? It's satisfying.
It relieves my stress.
When I read the script,
I thought you wouldn't like this segment.
Although there is a lot to say about the brand power,
I thought you'd say,
"The beer is selling well but it's all thanks to the yeast."
I expected something like this.
But I was so surprised at what you did.
You know I'm in this commercial for a furniture company too?
We made a new commercial,
and it hit more than 10 million views on YouTube.
So I had more than 10 million viewers for my movie...
and hit 10 million views for my advert.
- Double 10 millions? - Double 10 millions.
Let's get this.
Should I stop here?
- I love it. - I'm like...
- I got the hang of it. - I love it.
- Give me the next one. - I love it now.
Let's see the next keyword.
The next keyword is...
"the small face that's about to disappear".
(The small face that's about to disappear)
Will you boast about this one?
I can tell from your face that you're getting ready for it.
You're getting ready.
- No, I'll pass this. - Oh, really?
Why?
It's because...
I think that my small face...
can get in my way...
when I have to play a manly or a strong character.
You're not that conscious about it, but it's nothing to boast about.
That's right.
It could become a flaw when you act.
It helps when I work as a model.
So brand power...
I showed off just a little bit.
All right. Then we'll pass...
boasting about the small face of yours.
The next keyword is this.
It's "legitimate actor".
(Legitimate actor)
Do you know what "legitimate" means here?
Does it mean I have the right to do something?
Do young people these days use this word?
- Yes, they do. - What does it mean?
- It means "real". - So...
It means "real". The best of all.
It's to emphasize that you're good.
I never knew.
- A legitimate actor. - A legitimate actor.
Will you boast?
Gosh.
You can't pass this one. You are a real actor, no?
I'll do it then.
Tell us to what lengths you went to for your acting.
Does anything come to your mind?
While I was filming the movie, "The Suspect",
it was my first time to shoot a proper action film.
So...
I invested a lot of time...
in preparing for it.
For a long time,
I had a restrictive diet just like athletes do.
I ate 5 meals a day, 3 hours apart.
I never missed it.
- That's how... - Make it more impressive.
(Show off.)
Oh, right. I'm supposed to show off now.
So...
It did take some time,
but I managed to build my muscles soon.
Since I was pretty toned already...
All I did was lift a few barbells.
The muscles pumped up in no time.
My abs looked like a washboard.
(That'd make washing an easy job.)
I heard you wash your underwear on your abs.
You know it too?
- Only who has them knows this. - So...
what he means is...
Goodness.
This is what it's like for us.
To us,
don't ask "Do you have abs?"
Ask "How pumped up are they?"
It's understandable...
that you two want to show off.
On a community website,
someone posted a photo of you two without a top.
- Really? - To compare you two.
It became the talk of the town.
- Show us. - Show us.
- Anyway. - Okay.
There are a lot of car chasing scenes in the movie.
I think it's the movie with the most car chasing scenes.
Or that's what I remember.
It's because I'm a great driver.
I'd just use one hand...
to reverse.
I'd drive with my feet too.
How?
Like this.
I'd turn the wheel, pull the stick, and step.
(He went too far.)
- Show us how you reverse. - That's incredible.
To drive in reverse,
you need to put your arm on the passenger's seat.
That's what ladies love.
I think...
it must be because of my Adam's apple.
Is this how you move in reverse?
You can't go straight. You need to turn the wheel.
He's turning the wheel.
(No one can stop him.)
- That was incredible. - Everyone.
Drive safely.
- Let's go and eat. - All right.
I want to eat something like sea urchin seaweed soup.
Let's go inside.
This must be the place.
- Here? - Yes.
- What do they sell here? - There. They serve in earthen pots.
- Let's go inside. - Okay.
- Hello. - Hello.
Look behind you.
My gosh.
Did they post this up for me?
No. Why would they?
That's Gong Yoo.
- You're Gong Ji Cheol. - That's right.
What shall we have?
It says these menus are highly recommended.
The top four.
(Restless)
Gosh, I can't choose.
I'm stuck between top shell porridge and the seaweed soup.
- Eat both. - Both?
I'll have mulhoe noodles with seafood pajeon.
Do you want to have the sea urchin seaweed soup?
Sir.
Which one is better? The top shell porridge or sea urchin seaweed soup?
I think the sea urchin seaweed soup would be better.
Okay. I'll have it then.
We'll have sea urchin seaweed soup, mulhoe noodles,
and seafood pajeon.
Thank you.
(He seems to want something.)
Do you want some makgeolli?
I'm kind of curious.
You can't drink because you have to drive, so I'm drinking alone.
So are you thrilled?
- Yes, I am. - Enjoy it by yourself.
- I'll fill your bowl to the brim. - All right.
- Let's just clink our bowls. - Okay.
Cheers.
I'll just watch you drink.
(Gulping)
You don't usually like makgeolli, do you?
No, I do like a specific type of makgeolli.
- But I can't say the name now. - Right.
You know, if I say it,
- it'll sell a lot. - Right.
(Embarrassed)
Which beer is good?
- What? - Which beer is good?
- Can I say the name? - Sure.
(Laughing)
(No, you can't.)
Thank you.
Enjoy.
I'll get some soy sauce.
Do you have an Instagram account?
I have the official account.
If I did,
my account would be filled with pictures of food.
(We'll share the photo Gong Yoo took.)
(Screenshot this.)
I'll take the onions and soy sauce.
(Smiling)
(He's looking around.)
A permanent ink pen was here earlier.
- Oh, it's here. - Are you talking to yourself?
Never mind.
It tastes so good.
It's really crispy.
You're a good cook.
- Me? - Yes.
You can't really say I cook something.
- Why not? - I just turn on the heat.
You made me some tteokbokki before.
That was all ready-made.
All I had to do was boil it.
I do...
tend to try new things.
I don't eat as is.
- You come up with your own recipe? - I add...
suitable ingredients.
For example,
I add a jumbo shrimp to my ramyeon.
It upgrades the taste of the soup.
When you go on a trip,
do you tend to visit famous restaurants?
Yes.
- Do you look them up? - Yes.
I love eating.
And I grow to like it more as I get older.
Food gives me a lot of joy.
When we go to country sides for a shoot,
- there's nothing to do for fun. - Right.
- Eating good food in spare time. - Right.
It helps refresh your mind.
But...
if the character I play needs to watch his figure,
it becomes a torment.
I have to eat chicken breast in the lodging.
I've gained a bit of weight recently.
You know, it only takes a second for it to go to waste.
You can't stop it once you get fat in your body.
It's so futile.
- Your body never lies though. - It doesn't.
While you live, you rarely get to see...
- the result of your effort. - The result of your effort.
- It's a sad thing. - Right.
But working out shows you the result of what you did.
That's why I like it.
It doesn't lie.
Can I go to the restroom?
Go on.
Go.
Can you help me?
(Oh, no.)
(Laughing)
This is so annoying.
Oh, no.
I heard it's your birthday.
Sing for me.
- Standing up? - Yes.
Give me a moment.
(I can't do it while I'm sober.)
- Happy birthday to you - Happy birthday to you
My dear Dong Wook
- Happy birthday to you - Happy birthday to you
You can sing harmony too?
Thank you.
I've never done this for a guy on my own.
- Congratulations. - I'd never imagined.
- And two days later from now... - I heard it's your 20th year.
- It's my 20th year as an actor. - You're my senior.
Yes.
Incredible.
You worked for so long.
I know.
(B and I have been misplaced.)
Write something. I wrote mine earlier.
- Where? - There.
Before you came back.
Before I came back?
It's right here.
That's what I wrote.
Write, "I, Lee Dong Wook."
I, Lee Dong Wook.
(20th anniversary)
Write it here.
"By Gong Yoo." Write it with this.
(Oh, no.)
- What? - Nothing.
I should've written, "Then I'm Gong Yoo."
Under "Lee Dong Wook."
If you're Lee Dong Wook, I'm Gong Yoo.
It'll go out on TV anyway.
That's right.
(Happy birthday, Lee Dong Wook.)
(Thank you, I'm Lee Dong Wook.)
(I'm Gong Yoo.)
After "Goblin,"
you took a while until the next work.
Why was that?
Well, actually...
(A story that he still needs to tell)
(I'm going to tell you 10 years' worth of stories.)
(10 years' worth?)
(We should plan a 2nd episode.)
(Have you been on a blind date?)
(Is this a blind date?)
(It's a 2-on-2 blind date today.)
(Are you the host? No.)
(I'm the participant.)
If you're free...
(Formidable talking skills)
(See you again.)
(Please)