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"Do Kyungsoo often expressed his disbelief in his ‘too good to be true’ luck. Working with a renowned scriptwriter, director and revered actors, being called ‘a rising star of Chungmuro1' was also a situation he found 'too good to be true'. With luck and skill right from the begining, we cannot guess where promising talent will lead. And he's a member of 'sky peircingly popular' idol group EXO too! Not as singer 'D.O' but by his given name, Do Kyungsoo met first audiences through the drama 'It's Okay, It's Love' as Jaeyeol's (Jo In-Sung's) split personality 'Kangwoo'. Though idols acting is not uncommon, he has the ability to retaining the attention of those uninterested in idols. During an entertainment program2, the MCs praises his acting while commenting, ‘has SM changes their acting teacher?’, when in fact he has never attended acting classes at the company. In the movie ‘Cart’ (November 13th release) he also portrays the role of Taeyong, a part time working boy in his teens, evoking empathy with his irregular problems. He worked through his busy idol schedule and talked with deep voice with a tidy face and intense glare. The fan’s screams gave the convenience store owner some trouble while filming, he said with smile. Like a main character from a story book, who is gaining new experiences and learning, we think we can see why the renowned scriptwriter and director chose Do Kyungsoo as their ‘drawing paper’.

читать дальшеWe heard you will be having a ‘Cart’ preview tonight? Have you already seen the film in it’s entirety?
I saw it at the Busan Center Cinema during the Busan International Film Festival in October. I didn’t know as it was my first time, but to be invited to such a film festival and to watch the film with such a large audience is a great honour. Something that doesn’t easily come even to those who dearly wish for it.

What captivated you the most?
Honestly, the only thing I saw were the seniors. When we were filming, I only had scenes with Yeom Jeong Ah senior, who had the role of my mother, so I was not able to see the others acting. Everyone worked really hard and portrayed their characters fantasticly. I was so mesmerized by it, that I regreted my own acting and found it is lacking.

I didn’t tell anyone that ‘Cart’ was my first acting audition, keeping it to myself, but I’ve had a dream of acting since I was young. So, when the opportunity presented itself to me all of a sudden, I was both stunned and very happy. When I met the director for the sсript reading, I was so nervous afterwards that I couldn’t even remember how it went. It was to the point of my hands becoming numb.

You received special tips from director Boo Ji Young?
I didn’t receive any special acting classes, but I talked with the director a lot. Everything was a first for me, with making gestures and expressions while delivering the lines was especially difficult. At the filming site, the director meticulously went over each motion, from opening a jar to opening the refridgerator. The first scene I filmed was of me at school, gazing at a friend named Soo Kyung, and even that required 16 takes, in spite of me not having a single line. It was certain that the director had a clear picture in his mind even for individual gazes.

Was it difficult to relate to the rebellious teen Tae Young’s life?
Even though I am a part of a group called EXO at the moment, I too once led a normal life and that wasn’t much different from that of Tae Young’s. I worked part time in order to save money, and even though I didn’t have a younger sister like Tae Young, I grew up with an older brother. That being said, I wasn’t a rebellious student like in the movie. The hardest scene to film was one where I become angry at my mother and ran away. I have never yelled so loudly in anger in my entire life.

You must have been a kind son?
Even though I liked playing around, I never caused trouble. I wasn’t the type of son who’d cause worry to his parents.

After the film, you starred in the drama ‘It’s Okay, It’s Love’?
Since it was my second audition, it was somewhat less nerve-wracking. At first, the character ‘Kang Woo’ was a very shy and weak character, but after the director met with me, she changed him to a livelier one. She said it would fit me more. I found out that Kang Woo was a figment of Jae Yeol’s imagination after being confirmed as part of the cast. Even after becoming aware of what would happen, I got chills while reading the ending sсript for the fourth episode, in which Kang Woo’s true identity was revealed.

Since it was an imaginary character, it wasn’t easy to portray. Writer Noh Hee Kyung helped me very much. Once, we walked around a park near her office and talked. I received advice about life, and more importantly, I understood more about Kang Woo.

When was the time you found yourself most immersed in the role of Kang Woo?
In the last episode, when Jae Yul washes Kang Woo’s feet as he says goodbye. I’m usually not the type to cry, but as I filmed that scene I cried without knowing. It was intriguing. It felt as if I really became Kang Woo. It felt as if I unknowingly acted deeper than ever before. Looking back at it now, I miss Kang Woo as much as I miss Tae Young.

How was it working with actor Jo In Sung?
I can only be thankful for his acceptance of my lacking acting skills. I learned many thing while beside him. Not only from his acting, but also Jo In Sung senior’s human qualities, and his manners and attitude towards people.

It would appear that you are a rather quick learner?
I did hear a lot about having quite a serious personality for someone of my age, and that I did not not come across as the youngest on set. More than anything, it seems like I learn so much every time I work in the outside world. There are also many things I learned while living together without the members and going through hardships with them. I had the fortune that all the people I encountered in the outside world were nice. The directors, writers, and our manager hyungs are all very good people.

Do you ever follow instincts over reason?
I do when strongly compelled. Try coming to an EXO concert, to the fans’ cheer that are heard on stage, all that energy seems to make something inside my chest explode. All my stress gets releaved once I get on stage.

What do you do in your free time?
Even before I started acting, watching films was always a hobby of mine. I especially used to enjoy action and hero genre movies, but I am looking for more diverse genres these days. I became very interested in observing the camera angles and the actors’ expressions, voices and overall acting.

You are the main vocal in your group, and also a rookie actor receiving much attention. Are there any other skills you desire, such as dancing?
I sang since I was young, because it was fun, but I learned dancing once I joined the company. I can cope with EXO’s choreographies without a problem, but then there are people who can ‘really’ dance like Chris Brown or like our team member Kai. I have a desire to dance really well to command the stage, despite my short stature.

What drives D.O and Do Kyungsoo in the entertainment industry?
I think it’s ‘something I must do’. If I did not sing or act, I’d probably do something else. But what I do right now gives me a feeling that I cannot express in words, which I feel in my heart. That is why I don’t get too stressed. I want to work hard towards a future with our members, having fun and taking care of each other.

The most memorable parts of this year were when I was able to act. While talking to writer Noh Hee Kyung during the after party for ‘It’s Okay, It’s Love’, I found myself choking up in tears, something I had never before experienced. Writer and I are the two people in this world who know Kang Woo more than anybody else. As I looked at writer’s face and said ‘please be well’, I had tears in my eyes without noticing. I want to continue experiencing new things and feel new things that I have never felt before. Whatever they may be.”

(1Note: A collective term for the the Korean film insdustry, 2 as seen here)

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Kai and Sehun

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CHAN YEOL
재미따 재미따 눈이 빠질것같지만 재미따 #왠 #듣도보도못한 #동물들이 #많다는걸 #느끼게해줌 #좋은학습효과다
Translation: “It’s fun it’s fun it feels like my eyes are going to fall out but it’s fun #I #Have never heard #Of all these #Animals #It made me feel something #Good education method” (dailyexo)


추우우우우욱
Translation: “Coooooold” (dailyexo)


요거슨 도쿄타워!!! 일본 날씨 너무좋다!! 더워!!
Translation: “ This is Tokyo Tower!! The weather in Japan is so good!!! It’s hot!!”(dailyexo)


he Lost Planet in tokyo!!!! 화이또!!!😁


오늘 시부야에있는 만다라케에 가서 내가 좋아하는 두 원피스의 피규어를 구입했다. 거기있는 모든 피규어를 다 사려고했지만 세훈이가 말려서 겨우 참았다. 원피스 캐릭터는 다좋지만 저 둘은 내가정말 아낀다..오늘밤은 혼자가 아니야...에이스만세 핸콕여제님 만세!!! 원피스만세 만다라케만세 대한민국만세!!!! 엑소도만만세!!! #피규어사는거처음입니다 #오해노노
Translation: “Today, I went to Mandarake in Shibuya and bought two figurines of One Piece characters I like. I wanted to buy all the figurines, but Sehun stopped me, so I was somehow able resist the temptation. I like all the One Piece characters, but I especially adore these two..I won’t be alone tonight…Long live Ace, long live Hancock!!! Long live One Piece, long live Mandarake, long live Republic of Korea!!!! Long live EXO too!!! #This is my first time buying a figurine #Don’t misunderstand” (dailyexo)


오늘 만다라케에 가기전에 우연히 같은건물에 있는 악기매장을 발견해서 이끌리듯 들어갔습니다. 기타부터 시작해서 피아노 앰프 이펙터 등등 많은 악기들이 있었는데 혼자서 매장을 자유롭게 돌아다니며 악기들을 구경하니깐 학생때 맨날가던 낙원상가가 떠올랐습니다!! 맘같아선 거기앉아서 기타를치고싶었지만..부끄러웠기에 조용히 리락쿠마 피크 4개를 사서 나왔습니다..리락쿠마 피크는 나중에올려야짓!!! 여러분 모두 안녕히주무세요!!😇
Translation: “Before I went to Mandarake today, I was drawn to a musical instrument store that happened to be in the same building. There were guitars and piano amplifiers, as well as many otherinstruments. I was freely looking around and it reminded me of my school days and the shopping paradise I went to everyday!! In my heart, I wanted to stay there and play a guitar..I was sh, so I just quietly bought 4 Rilakkuma picks1 and came out..I should upload the Rilakkuma picks later!!! Everyone sleep well!!” (dailyexo)

SE HUN
😅

TAO
도착~또열심히달려야지~화이팅TAO. 是到奔跑的时候了 加油 TAO.
Translation: The time has come, the time to run Fighting TAO. (EXOffical)

+ Tao - 141118 Weibo account update: ” 生活有时候太充实笑容就变多了，内心就不会空虚不再寂寞了。一切都是那么的幸福美满。把手张开再握上其实我们就会发现，每一个人的人生，其实一直都是由自己掌握着，只是很多人都没有发现而已。 想了一想，自己好像好久没发微博了，对不起大家～其实我很想你们。一定会回来看大家的。希望你们一切都好”

Translation: “When living a very fulfilling life there will be more smiles, hearts won’t be so empty and lonely. Everything is so happy and beautiful. If you open your hand and close it again actually we will realise, everyone’s life, is actually in our own hands, it’s just that many people never notice. Having thought about it, it’s like I haven’t posted on Weibo in a while, sorry everyone~ Actually I miss you all a lot. I will be back to see you all. I hope you are all well.” (dailyexo)

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YOO YOUNG JIN, EXO-K and Red Velvet at South Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards.

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EXO at EXO FROM. EXOPLANET＃1 - THE LOST PLANET in FUKUOKA.

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