wooseok said that he was also surprised to see himself doing the same peck/light kiss in his previous project. because the scene in lovely runner was directed by the director. he was like, "oh so i've done it before" 😭😭

asfsgs wooseok 😭 everything else about his past vids/pics is fine except for a pic where he looks skinnier than woojae. he has always thought that woojae is skinnier than him, but in that pic, he looks skinnier 😭

q: the 8 years you've been active, your previous work and your earlier days are being discovered now, like your brief appearance in documentary 3 days. wooseok: i had no idea about that. i was like, 'what is this? was that me?' it made me think that's how my life has been so far, that i've lived it diligently' (laughs). everything else is fine, but there's a picture where i look skinnier than woojae hyung (laughs). i've always thought woojae was skinnier than me, but in that picture, i looked even skinnier. when i think about the time the picture was taken, it was right after i came back from my first overseas fashion show. overseas, you keep auditioning and waiting for your turn. you draw a waiting number, and people make schedule based on that. but i wanted to audition more, so i used to go stand in line for the audition an hour early before it started. if someone like me goes there, there would be around 20 to 30 people in line. i used to skip meals and just go audition, and eating kebab while moving around. that's why i lost a lot of weight rapidly. in just 2 to 3 weeks, i lost about 6 to 7 kg and dropped to the low 60s in weight. it was the skinniest i've ever been, that's why i looked like that in the picture.

q: you worked really hard preparing 'i think i did', but i heard the song was recorded but didn't make it to the final cut. wooseok: that song is really nice, isn't it? it's a pity, but that's just my personal greed. i understand it was left out for the sake of the drama's direction.

q: was there anything difficult during filming? you had a lot of shirtless scenes, so i assume you had to continuously take care of your body. wooseok: there was a lot of preparation, and it was difficult to express that professionalism. we shot summer scenes in winter, including scenes in the water, which i had never done before, so it was difficult. there were many shirtless scenes, and since this was my first time as the lead in a drama, i didn't know how to maintain my body while filming five to six times a week. that's why i kept working out whenever i had a break. i lost about 3 to 4 kg because i was using my body and my mind constantly while filming, so i made sure to eat well.

q: how did it feel to see the reaction to the project you worked so hard to create after the first week of airing? wooseok: it's my favorite project and character, so i hope everyone likes it. i felt that this project is so good while filming, thinking how much better it would be if people liked it. but it was even better when it resonated with viewers. one comment that stood out was that the drama brought comfort. hearing that many people found strength during difficult times by watching lovrun made me feel really good. also, comments like 'sunjae's character is perfect and cool, and it's even better that byeon wooseok played him.' that made me feel like all my hard work was worth it.

q: how did people around you react? wooseok: i was thankful because everyone congratulated me on my success. the directors and writers i had worked with all reached out to me, which made me so happy. they didn't have to contact me, but they sincerely congratulated me, so i appreciated that. a long-time friend in the industry even got emotional and said s/he were really happy for me.

q: you've been active steadily for a long time and now you're getting attention. froom actor byeon wooseok's perspective, do you think you got noticed sooner than you expected, or was it the right timing? wooseok: i don't think it was fast, but it's been less than 10 years. (laughs) when i first started acting, i thought that i'll give it at least 10 years no matter what. but it happened in 8 years, so maybe it’s 2 years early. i was ready to try something else if it didn't work out in 10 years. i had the mindset of "let's work really hard for 10 years" and "even though modeling wasn't easy either and it's a career that requires being chosen, i thought that if i did this job for 10 years, at least something would come of it." i hadn't thought much about what i'd do after 10 years, but i had a vague idea of running a store/business.

q: there have been many comments like "byeon wooseok really lived diligently" wooseok: i'm happy that people appreciate it. i've been in this industry for 13 years starting from modeling, so people have been watching every moment since i started working as an adult. some might not like it, but i'm glad they appreciate my past and recognize my hard work. it feels like they saw me for who i am, and i like that.

q: with the sudden fame and attention, you've also dealt with rumors of dating and gossip. wooseok: it hurt me at first. i thought that those rumors could hurt the people around me. but i realized it was all part of the attention, that if i dwell on every little thing, it would make things harder for me. so i decided not to dwell on it at all. if it's true, it's true, and if it's not, it's not. i felt that if i focused too much on what others say, it would just make me unstable. when thinking about how to live my life from now on, i believe i should stick to my own judgment.

q: your acting and interviews have noticeably improved compared to your previous works. people are wondering what happened. wooseok: i used to lack confidence and had a lot of trauma, which made speaking in front of people hard. that's why i got cut from script reading. now, a lot of that has disappeared. i think, that could happen too. i used to think i had to be a 'good person' to people in this industry, but now i feel i should express my thoughts and feelings honestly. that shift in mindset has made me more confident, i believe.

q: what kind of trauma did you have? wooseok: i've always liked photos and videos. that's why i thought about acting when i was considering what to do next while modeling. but when i was modeling, i was lucky enough to be on set, but i didn't know where to stand or what to do. the trauma came from the feeling of deprivation that i didn't do it right, the feedback from people, all led to fear and trauma of being on camera and wanting to leave quickly. even during script reading, i struggled because of this. it lasted for quite a long time, and it took me a while to overcome it.

q: how did you overcome your trauma? wooseok: the start was with the drama search: www. i find it difficult being around many people, but i feel comfortable in 1 on 1 settings. when i showed them what i had prepared, i heard someone say, "no one has prepared like this before, thank you." for the first time. then, when i went to the set, dir. jung jihyun gave me suggestions and talked things through with me. at that moment, i felt respected and trusted. that gradually helped me overcome my trauma, and i started enjoying being in videos.

q: do you have any principles you stick to as an actor and as a person? wooseok: my principle in human relationships is to speak sincerely. even if it's just for a moment, i try to be sincere in every interaction i have. i've been hurt because of it and have tried to change, but i think that's just who i am. as an actor, i make sure to express my gratitude to those i appreciate. and i'm good at greetings (laughs)

q: what are your plans for the future? are you feeling any pressure about your next project? wooseok: right now, i'm focused on my fanmeeting. i was surprised at how expensive the tickets were for my first fanmeeting in japan. i thought, "people are paying this much to see me?" so i'm thinking about how to make it as enjoyable for fans who come to see me. i want to create lasting memories for my fans. as future projects, my personal standard is 'empathy'. i chose lovely runner because i could relate to it. while there's pressure and worry about my next project, it's still in the future. this job isn't easy, and even if you think everything will go well, the environment, society, psychology, filming, and the director all have to align. i want to show improved acting with each project, and i believe that's beneficial for me as byeon wooseok.

Oh this is the "tweet kiss," hehehe..

Not at Woo Seok can't remember he has done this before. 🤭

Best best best most favorite scene ever 🥹🥹🥹💗💗💗🌸🌸❄️ their happiness really touccheeddd meee😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️‍🩹🌸❄️

Woaa, thank you for the translation! I read it diligently. And it becomes my daily habit to read Wooseok interview because it keeps coming. I'm happy because at least I have something to wait everyday 💙💛