World star Kim Jaejoong was very nervous.
To everyone, the word ‘first’ has a very deep meaning. If the singer has the first record, the actor has the first movie/drama. To Kim Jaejoong who has already positioned himself firmly as the best Hallyu star of South Korea, the movie ‘Code name: Jackal’ is his first screen debut. His heart palpitated with worries.
Kim Jaejoong showed a quite stiff look at the interview with Newsen in a café at Seoul Samcheong-dong on Nov 12. It was his first interview as a rookie movie actor. Kim Jaejoong was very humble and answered honestly the questions.
Actually, even the reaction of ‘surprise/unexpectedness’ was also due to the tacit prejudice against him. Instead of topics that can become eye-catching gossips such as his private life, [JYJ] members, dating or love, I was more curious about the acting of ‘actor Kim Jaejoong’ (T/N: the reporter used연기학 to refer acting as a major of study). I was amazed by his cleverness and adroitness which I couldn’t catch for a brief moment at first.
“I think you will be trembling whatever kind of “first” experience it is. Also, because I don’t have experience, the movie world somehow seems harsher.” Kim Jaejoong carefully opened his heart, “I am having that feeling again. I hope that everyone would enjoy it. This is my first big screen appearance. It was really burdensome.”
In this movie, Kim Jaejoong plays Choi Hyun, an arrogant top star. Apart from the entire story and directing, it’s indeed surprising to watch the character Choi Hyun brought to life by Kim Jaejoong. Of course, his acting skill was already verified through dramas ‘Protect the Boss’ and ‘Dr. Jin’. However, movie is obviously different from drama. This man who will take over the big screen, there is nothing that he can’t do.
“I have watched the movie twice. The first time I was absent-minded. The second time finally the whole drama came into my eyes. More than anything else, the characters are so funny. Although it’s the movie I chose, I was actually worried a lot about how I would portray Choi Hyun who is also a singer just like me. I was also curious about my acting. (Laughs) I wonder whether it would be fine if I followed the screenplay.”
As time passed, many things were filmed but he also suffered because of that. He must not lose the string of emotion and had to show the aesthetic aspect of the ‘messing up’ which is not really easy to act out. Since he has perfectly digested it (t/n: portrayed the character), isn’t the only fear the praises that will pour down?
“Oh, it still leaves much to be desired. I think the first time is the hardest time. Should I do that gently? Should I give much power on my shoulders? Because I must show some desperate actions in order to survive after being kidnapped, it was probably a distinction. It might be confusing but I did my best. I did try very hard. Really! Haha”
Credit: Newsen via Nate
Translated by Hannah @ PrinceJJ
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“However, movie is obviously different from drama. This man who will take over the big screen, there is nothing that he can’t do.
I agree, just by watching the teasers/spoilers, one can tell that he’s giving his all on this movie.
Hope Jackal will follow Jae’s friend SongjJoongki’s movie’s fate- 3 million_views and still counting.
JJ always gives his all for whatever he decides to do. -thumbs up-
Don’t be nervous JJ, we’re all here for you. JJ hwaiting!
WORLD STAR Kim Jaejoong… i saw that and i was like
“DAMN RIGHT!!!!!!!!”
Dunt worry…this movie will be a hit for sure…many of jj’s n jyj’s fans are excited for this…im sure we’ll go n ambush the cinema straight away during the premier!theres nothing u cant do jae..sky is the only limit.. =)
Don’t worry, JJ! I’ll watch your movie over and over again in the theathre and buy the DVD. You can do it!
I’m sure Jae’s earnest efforts in ‘Jackal’ will show up well onscreen; Good Luck, Jae!!! Fighting!!!
I’m sure he really gave his best to everything he does
Jackal is JJ first movie? what about Heaven Postman then? he was also the leading male there..or was it not a movie? I do remember it was aired on SBS
i was just about to ask the same, but i saw that it was the 1 ep from a 7 part telecinema (a telecinema that is produced simultaneously for television and cinema. Each act is 120 minutes long and two episodes each. The drama versions will air in Korea whereas the film versions will air in Japan. )