As previously reported, JYJ’s Jaejoong
will be formally debuting as an actor next month
through SBS’s new drama, ‘Protect the Boss‘.
Although he’s starred in the 2012 Japanese-Korean movie,
“Heaven’s Postman“, as well as a Fuji TV drama,
this will be his first time being on the Korean small screen.
He’ll be playing the role of the chic but skilled
‘Cha Moo Won’ in a drama about the romance
between a rookie secretary and the rebellious son of a conglomerate.
Jaejoong began, “I let myself take a long time in checking
over drama and movie casting offers.
There were a few that I couldn’t accept because of
the arrangements or because the timing just didn’t fit.
‘Protect the Boss’, however, stood out to me with its fun scenario.
I felt that the role of ‘Cha Moo Won’ would fit me well,
so I decided to take the role.”
He continued, “Since it’s a drama that focuses
on employment issues and the obstacles that people face
while working in companies, the message can be a bit heavy for viewers.
I do, however, feel that viewers will be
able to see a piece of themselves in the drama
and find themselves both touched and happy.”
When asked what the atmosphere on set was like,
he smiled and replied,
“The best. Since I’m inexperienced with acting,
all of the seniors give me a lot of great advice.
On days when we’re not filming, Jisung-hyung will call me
over to his house and rehearse the script with me.
They believe that the actors must be close to each other in
order to bring out natural acting,
so they set up a lot of hangouts where
we can get to know each other.
Senior Cha Hwa Yeon, who plays the role of the mother,
always calls me ’son’ and takes care of me.
Senior Park Young Kyu is also great at looking out for me.
I love going to the film set lately.”
The drama will begin airing after ‘City Hunter‘ ends,
a fact that draws great anticipation since ‘City Hunter’
enjoys the status of being one of the most highly-rated dramas for that time slot.
Speaking on the topic of viewer ratings, Jaejoong commented,
“I don’t think I’m in the position to worry about the viewer ratings yet.
I think the director and staff members will worry about that,
and I’m planning to just focus on my acting.
Perhaps after the drama begins broadcasting,
I’ll pay more attention to the viewer rating.
When Yoochun began ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal‘,
I saw him checking the reactions online,
even though he’s usually not a computer person.
I saw that and thought to myself, ‘That’s me in the future.
(laughter) I just hope it does as well as ‘City Hunter’.”
Since his partner in the drama is actress Choi Kang Hee,
Jaejoong was asked whether there would be any kiss scenes
like the one with Han Hyo Joo in his movie, “Heaven’s Postman”.
Jaejoong replied, “The full script isn’t out yet,
so I’m not sure whether there will be a kiss scene.
If it’s in the script, I definitely have to do it (laughter).
Because there’s a considerable age difference
between me and senior Choi Kang Hee,
I’m always asked what I think about older women.
I honestly don’t believe that age matters in love.”
Concluding the interview, he said,
“My image as a singer on stage is engraved with my fans,
but I hope that you will all regard me as rookie actor
Kim Jaejoong when watching the drama.
Even if my acting is still lacking, please continue to watch over me.
I will show improvement with each new episode.”
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