The South-Korean actor will be romancing the actress in upcoming Korean drama, Saimdang
By Melinda Woo
Posted: 08 Jan 2017 08:00 Updated: 08 Jan 2017 06:30
South-Korean actor Song Seung Heon graced the shores of Singapore yesterday (Jan 7) to attend the press conference of his upcoming Korea historical drama, Saimdang, and unlike his bearded character, Lee Gyeom, in the drama, the actor appeared ever so stylish and sleek in a suit and tie, which sent the ladies in the room swooning.
After almost close to four years away from the small screen, the confident actor did not feel a tinge of nervousness when he first accepted the role of Lee Gyeom, but that soon changed when he found out that he would be paired romantically with veteran actress, Lee Young Ae. Saimdang would be the actress’ first drama in 13 years since she starred in popular Korean drama, Jewel In the Palace.
He said jokingly, “Well, I was away for four years but she was away for 13, so I thought maybe I’ll be the one helping her out on set."
All jokes aside, Seung Heon shared that he felt honoured to be given the opportunity to work with a “superstar” like Young Ae and that the news of her participation in the drama definitely came as “a pleasant surprise” as he had never expected himself to work with her as she was on a hiatus for some time.
As predicted, the first day of filming for Saimdang did not go smoothly as the two lead actors had way too many NGs (no good takes).
“We just couldn’t say our lines! She was a superstar and I felt just like a rookie,” he said.
But to Seung Heon’s relief, it turns out that even the veteran actress, who plays both historical figure Shin Saimdang and university lecturer Seo Jiyun in modern day, was also a bundle of nerves when she met him.
“I asked her: ‘What’s wrong with us today?’ she then told me that she was feeling really nervous too and we broke into laughter,” Seung Heon shared, as he recalled his fondest memory on set.
Although the actor gave himself a measly six out of 10 for his performance on set, he did not hesitate to sing praises of his co-star. “[Even though] she’s my senior, she still put in a lot of effort to the role. Her role is also tougher than mine as she has to portray an important historical figure authentically," he said.
Despite playing the role of a multi-talented poet-artist, Seung Heon admitted that he had zero knowledge and interest towards the arts.
“I had a traumatising experience when I was attending art lessons as a kid. We were made to submit an art piece a day and that diminished any interest I had for that subject ever since," he explained.
“Lee Gyeom (his onscreen character) is totally unrealistic, he’s good at everything!”
Since the actor can’t live up to the artistic capabilities of his character, is he a better lover than Lee Gyeon when it comes to affairs of the heart?
Known for being a romantic lover to his girlfriend, Chinese actress Liu Yifei, ever since he proclaimed his love for her on a variety show in 2015, the 40 year-old said he is similar to Lee Gyeom in the way he cares for and loves someone.
However, just when we asked the actor for an elaboration, his entourage swiftly stepped in and called a halt to further discussions about his love life.
Fortunately, Seung Heon did explained himself and said that as Lee Gyeom stayed loyal to Saimdang when she was married with a child (that is not his), he would definitely think twice before committing himself in those circumstances. “I don’t know how I can do that,” he said.
Song Seung Heon great fan service 07012017
發佈日期：2017年1月7日
A fancam video of Song Seung Heon leaving The Cathay with such wonderful fan service on 7Jan 2017.
https://youtu.be/O5BRqWbd2y4
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