Behind the scenes with You’re Beautiful’s cast
SBS’s You’re Beautiful showed off its Ilsan, Kyunggi-do, filming location on the afternoon of October 13 for an open set day. The cast showed some behind-the-scenes activities (and new hairstyles!) and gave interviews with the media, who were on hand to watch some new scenes being shot.
If you’ve been watching the drama (or just following along with the developments), you’ll know that A.N.JELL is the drama’s fictional idol group, led by Jang Geun-seok and also consisting of Park Shin-hye, Lee Hong-ki, and Jung Yong-hwa. In these scenes, A.N.JELL appears on a television variety program (as so many of kpop’s real idols do) and participate in some silly games.
Jang Geun-seok explained, “As the eldest, I feel a big sense of responsibility.” Naturally, the cast and crew are aware of potential competition coming from new rival drama IRIS, which is to premiere tomorrow. Jang said, “I’m not really worried about the competition, but I do make an effort to keep the atmosphere on set pleasant.” He therefore cracks a lot of jokes to maintain an upbeat mood. He also said, “Since Iris is a different genre, I think it has different strengths and weaknesses. It’s true that I’m a little nervous, but I’m not fixating on Iris.” He joked that he would watch You’re Beautiful during its first run, and catch Iris in reruns.
Q: What is the plot of today’s shoot?
Jang Geun-seok: “It’s the old debut performance for A.N.JELL. Mi-nam takes a look at old A.N.JELL material and says, ‘Tae-kyung hyung is the most handsome,’ and when Tae-kyung hears that, that leads to him changing his hairstyle. I don’t know if that’s to show the beginning of falling in love, or if it’s because the writers didn’t like his current hairstyle. [Laughs]”
How do you feel about Episodes 1 and 2, which aired last week?
Park Shin-hye: “I felt very good that there were many positive responses. You’re Beautiful is in a newish style, so as I expected, there were responses that it didn’t quite work as well as those that thought it was fun. But as Episode 2 aired, I think many people were more receptive. At first, there were comments that I was too feminine for a girl dressing as a boy, but the way I see it, in MBC’s Coffee Prince and SBS’s Painter of the Wind, the female characters played by Yoon Eun-hye and Moon Geun-young had laid-back, easygoing personalities even when they were playing women. However, Mi-nyeo is originally very girlish so if she were to become too boyish when dressing as a male, her character would disappear. I consulted with the director and the writers, and we decided to keep Mi-nyeo’s personality as it was.”
Mi-nyeo has an interesting, particular way of talking. It could come off awkward, but it’s very unique and the more you watch, the more it suits her. How did that come about?
Park Shin-hye: “Usually when women copy men’s way of speaking, they say things like, ‘Uh, yeah, so?’ while Mi-nyo’s way of speaking is to say, ‘That is so. Yes, I do believe so.’ It’s unique and I wanted to give it a refreshing feel. It’s like when I talked on the phone with my brother when he came out on leave from army service and he spoke differently, ending sentences with ‘–subnikka?’ and ‘–subnida’ [honorific suffix]. I spoke with the writers about that and they wrote it in, which I think is working well. At first, there were some people who were opposed and said not to write weird dialogue, but I think it’s catching on. It’s even a trend on set for the crew members to talk to each other like my character, saying, ‘Is that so? I do not know of that!’ [그랬습니까? 저는 그런 거 모릅니다]”
Lee Hong-ki: “My younger sister told me that Shin-hye’s way of talking is already very popular at her school. Also popular is Geun-seok hyung’s hairstyle, and the accessories that I wear in the drama. Today I went online to buy some clothes and there were searches for ‘Lee Hong-ki style’ that brought up accessories in the exact same design. [Laughs]”
It seems like Jang Geun-seok put a lot of thought into his style and appearance. In particular, his hairstyle with the extreme part.
Jang Geun-seok: “I’m still lacking in my acting even when I delve into the script and devote myself to it, so it’s beyond me to think of all those things. I trust in the stylist and experts for that. In the beginning, there were a lot of reactions to my hairstyle, but to be honest we lacked preparation before the broadcast began, so I needed something to trust in and go with for my character. People said, ‘Jang Geun-seok looks best like a “pretty boy,” so why isn’t he doing that now?’ but it’s not that I don’t know that. But I think that if I want my acting to be engaging, I need some sense of connection to the character even if it’s a bit awkward. In any case, the other three are very idol-like and stand out, so it’s okay.”
You’re the eldest of the group — how do you lead on set?
Jang Geun-seok: “I’ve always been the youngest. I learned a lot from watching [Kang] Ji-hwan hyung on Hong Gil Dong and [Kim] Myung-min hyung on Beethoven Virus. This is the first time I’m the oldest, and the most important thing is that the teamwork within A.N.JELL has to be good. Usually, even if I’m loosened up, when I get to the film set I think it’s important to bring tension, as the director requests of me. Not long ago, I said in an interview, ‘I learned a lot watching Ji-hwan hyung acting as a leader,’ and he sent me a text message after seeing that. ‘How funny — you listened to me the least!’ [Laughs]”
I hear you’ve been practicing your sneering smile and other expressions in the mirror. How does it feel to see yourself with those expressions?
Jang Geun-seok: “It’s fun to review my acting. Hwang Tae-kyung is very forward and swift, and on top of that he’s sensitive and a neat freak. But even so, there’s a small opening [leading to his inner self] — I want to show the part inside that, and I think that’s how people will see Tae-kyung, too. That’s why it’s a lot of fun seeing that sneer on my face or other expressions I don’t normally use. Starting this week, Tae-kyung shows a particular way of pursing his lips that I got from referencing Meryl Streep’s editor character in The Devil Wears Prada, which she uses whenever she’s displeased about something.”
From here on, how will you show Hwang Tae-kyung’s appeal as a character?
Jang Geun-seok: “His appeal is the opening despite the edge? [Laughs] He may be a perfectionist and a neat freak, but it’s important to make people realize in the end, ‘He’s human too.’ Actually, the drama is pretty tight — the script’s pace is quick like a manhwa and there’s a variety of shots. I have faith in the skills of the director and writers.
Jung Yong-hwa has already earned a good reaction and a nickname as ‘Towel Guy.’ Does your popularity seem real to you?
Jung Yong-hwa: “To be honest, I’m always at the filming location, so I can’t feel it that strongly. Sometimes when I have some time, I type in my name in the search engine and take a look. In Episodes 1 and 2, I filmed truly not knowing anything, so I’m thankful that people responded positively. Every scene is so difficult to act, but my sunbaes look after me a lot and explain things well.”
Park Shin-hye: “I’ve been bombarded with friends calling immediately after the broadcast finished, asking me about Yong-hwa. They ask who he is, say he’s good-looking, that he makes their hearts pound. So when I ask, ‘How did I come across?’ they all say that doesn’t matter! [Laughs]”
Who do you like better, the members of your group CN Blue or your A.N.JELL members?
Jung Yong-hwa: “They’re both in my heart. [Laughs] When I’m with A.N.JELL, I think of my [CN Blue] bandmates, and when I’m with them, I think of A.N.JELL.”
(Side note: Diplomatic answer to a stupid question!)
Shin-woo found out in Episode 2 that Mi-nam is a girl, so what happens now?
Jung Yong-hwa: “At first, Shin-woo was cold and only smiled out of greeting, but after finding out the truth that Mi-nam is a girl and why she cross-dressed, he looks after her. I try to come up with ways to express that, and work with Shin-hye to play off each other. In my opinion, Shin-woo has experienced a painful love once in his past. And so he deals with that pain and sometimes avoids people, but the more he sees Mi-nam, he feels that hurt easing. When Mi-nam is around, he feels brighter and really wants to cherish her.”
Jang Geun-seok: “Actually, he’s a character that women will like better than mine.”
Yup, guilty! But I think there’s room enough in our hearts for two.
On the other hand, Jeremy is more thickheaded than his teammates and still doesn’t know the truth about Mi-nam. How are you in real life?
Lee Hong-ki: “I’m a bit thickheaded in real life too. I don’t really know what’s going on. [Laughs] I’ll zone out alone even when I have to report to my manager hyungs later. But when it’s good news, I catch on quickly.”
You look a lot thinner now than at the beginning of the drama.
Lee Hong-ki: “At the time of the script reading, the director gave me the task to ‘build up my body quickly.’ Jeremy is a very bright, child-like character, but when he takes off his shirt he has to come across as a man, so I lost about 6 or 7 kg. The drama takes place in autumn and winter, but the director has Jeremy wearing tank tops, whether it’s at clubs or rehearsals. So the film set is like a gym to me. [Laughs]”
Park Shin-hye: “He really doesn’t rest and is always working out. The videos of him online are for real. I end up doing ab workouts with him too.”
Before debuting with FT Island, you were a child actor. How’s the reaction to you acting as an adult in You’re Beautiful?
Lee Hong-gi: “After the first episode aired, everyone cringed a bit. But the next day, they grew used to my character and responded well. The FT Island members usually point out each other’s flaws, but this time they gave me a lot of praise. The drama is very entertaining and they don’t cringe now; they say he’s like me. [Laughs]”
The last scene of Episode 1 was a lot of fun, when Mi-nam falls from the bench, the other members try to catch her, and she ends up colliding lips with Tae-kyung. What are some fun stories from filming?
Park Shin-hye: “My body was held up with wires, but I couldn’t keep my body stiff so they were all supporting me, and they raised such a fuss that their arms hurt.”
Lee Hong-ki: “There’s the scene where Shin-hye throws up and it gets on hyung’s mouth. Shooting that was so funny.”
Park Shin-hye: “It was a mixture of Yoplait and vegetable porridge… I had a hard time because the sound I made when gagging was so funny. But then, maybe Hong-ki sshi was thinking too lovingly of Geun-seok oppa, because he shoved me off his body while shouting, ‘Tae-kyung hyung!’ and used so much force that the other half of my body went flying. Even though I’m a girl. [Laughs]”
Lee Hong-ki: “Haha. It’s only because I was so focused on acting.”
Which of your three male teammates is closest to your ideal type?
Park Shin-hye: “All three look after me really well, but nobody is exactly my type. I just enjoy being stuck among such good-looking guys. If I had to choose among the characters, it would be Shin-woo. I think a lot of women would agree. But Tae-kyung is too… [Laughs] I don’t think I’d be able to take Tae-kyung’s prickliness.”
Lee Hong-ki: “Truthfully, Tae-kyung’s character is hard to put up with even among guys… [To Jang Geun-seok, looking from a distance] Not you hyung, your character! [Laughs]”
KBS’s IRIS begins airing this week, kicking off the real ratings battle. How are you preparing for that?
Park Shin-hye: “Both dramas are so different in genre and characters, so I can’t say much to the viewers about choosing, but our drama is about youthful ambition and energy. There are lots of bits with Mi-nam and Tae-kyung bickering back and forth, Shin-woo’s jealousy, Jeremy’s misunderstandings, and more. Like we said at the production press conference, we are an exuberant drama, and even if we’re trampled on, we get right back up. [Laughs] These days, when I happen to walk down the streets and see the faces of others, hardly anyone is smiling. In the past, whenever I watched the sitcoms of director Kim Byung-wook or the dramas of the Hong Sisters writers, when thinking of them later I would automatically smile. In a similar way, I’d like to make a drama where people will smile just to think, ‘Oh, You’re Beautiful is on today!’”
Via OSEN, 10 Asia, E Daily, No Cut News
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Tags: interviews, Jang Geun-seok, Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Hong-ki, Park Shin-hye, You're Beautiful
you’re beautiful looks interesting
Oh my stars. GeunSeok’s new hairstyle is love. Also digging his suit. Yum.
thanks for the articles, JB! finally, JGS looks like a man. i mean, he is a man, but, he always wear weird stuff…or am i the only one who think that way? (^^;)
I miss Hongki’s blonde hair. It made him look so anime-ish.
Tae Kyung changes his hair? Yes! That kept bothering me even if it kinda fitted his severe personality.
For some reason my whole post is about hair…
Lol @ Shin Hye’s platform shoes to increase her height.
I’m addicted to this drama. WANT MORE.
Great interview. Can’t wait to watch the show this week. The entire cast is so cute!!
Whoah — JB, thank you so, so, so much for translating this looooong article. I am grateful to you, and humbled. Yes, that’s me, kneeling before you, head bowed!
I am so in love with this show. I have watched Eps 1 and 2 countless times, to the point that I start laughing BEFORE a funny scene, in anticipation of teh funniez. I have crushes on ALL FOUR main cast members! All four!
I am salivating all over this article. So much insight and so many goodies!
THANK YOU, JBeans!
(Hugs to your cat! She seems to be very much unlike my terrors. My ones don’t sleep much, and instead stalk, pounce, chew on toes and hair, retreat, stalk, pounce and attack all the freaking time. And god forbid they find an open cupboard…)
*Glee*
I’m really looking forward to the drama!! I can’t wait for Weds and Thurs!! I also really like this article, it makes me like the actors more. They’re so cheerful and positive.
Thanks Javabeans for translating and doing the recaps!! Its very much appreciated!!!
JGS’s hair is much improved.
LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I LOVE how they all get along so well. Iris? Who cares? It’s all about You’re Beautiful. Lee hongki=love.
this was a drama that i intended to catch, but honestly expected extremely little from, and i ended up being extremely pleasantly surprised. who knew it’d be so appealing right off the bat?!
i love jang geun suk’s character. i think it’s similar to gu jun pyo in that he’s so prickly and bad-tempered, but he makes it his own the way lee min ho made gu jun pyo his own. i died laughing at the bathroom scene, when mi nyeo got soaked by the toilet seat thing (whatever those things are called). he was so soberly serious when he noted aloud that the toilet seat could be hazardous, and that he should watch for it in the future. HAHA loved how he started off so cold in that scene, yet you ended up laughing at him at the end of the scene.
plus i’m loving the ugly part hairstyle. it suits his character. the dramatically gelled, swept up hair suits him nicely too, but it looks more jang geun suk than his actual character. not that i have any real problems with either, just saying..
So I wasn’t going to watch this drama but this interview is so cute and the cast seems so at ease with each other that I’m convinced. Thanks!
YES! You’re Beautiful news to get me through til tomorrow! I definitely have not been so hooked to a drama this much for a long time. Yay for episode 3! Also, the band members seem to be meshing really well. Isn’t PSH a lucky girl…
Btw, what was with that lousy question to Yong-hwa? He had a good answer for such a awkward and unnecessary prompt.
keke i love this drama C= i honestly can’t wait until the next couple of episodes air…i keep watching 1 and 2 over and over again lol This drama definitely exceeded my expectations (which was VERY little) but I’m glad that I gave it a chance cause it is so good (come one the whole vomiting in the mouth right after the cliched “accidental kiss” was fantastic and priceless XD)
Woah Hong Gi’s hair is black again…not that I’m complaining lol But kinda thought the blonde hair kind of suited his oblivious character lol But i prefer the dark hair over the carrot top >.<
Ah, so sad they changed their hair. Tae-kyoung ‘ugly part’ hairstyle made him look so much like the sulky emo teen who wears his sister’s jeans and takes photos of himself in the bathroom mirror — and I dig that!
And sob at Hongki losing the blond hair. I loved Jeremy’s blond hair; same as with Tae-kyoung’s diva hair, Jeremy’s blond bangs made him look outrageous and anime, which I think really fits the style of the drama.
And I’m kind of surprised I seem to be the only one who is actually most attracted to Jeremy out of these three… and the ditzy ones aren’t usually my type. Huh.
Thanks JB for posting this. I’ve read your recaps and I totally can’t wait until eng subs are released so I can watch this drama. Like you, I feel this one has a lot of promise after a string of snoozers.
Thank god UEE is out of the picture!
I just watched the first two episodes of this drama last night, and I really had a lot of fun. I was totally cracking up at several scenes. I too am really pleasantly surprised. I think this may be the first drama in quite some time that I’ll stick with till the end. With the last handful of dramas, I lost interest almost immediately. But this one looks like a keeper.
I’m so glad I don’t actually have to choose between You’re Beautiful and IRIS. One of the perks to watching online! The only thing I have to wait on is subs…and I bet both of these are going to be so popular that that isn’t even a problem!
These guys are so adorable, every single one of them. I’m probably more partial to JGS because I’m fresh off Hong Gil Dong, and Shin-woo is cute and sweet and everything, but for me personally it’s Team Tae-kyung all the way! I’m such a sucker for a jerk being transformed by love.
I think I miss the goth hair, and I would never have believed I’d say that!
Didn’t JGS and PSH have a commercial together where they kissed? She was wearing some awful orange lipstick. Or something. Am I remembering that correctly?
Never mind – found it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fh_y6vgOMk
I expect a new look (hairstyle, clothes, etc.) every two episodes now, Hong sisters. Gah, I’m so spoiled by the awesome fun-ness that is the cast and drama of YB. Can’t wait for episode 3!
Here’s the commercial of Tae-kyung kissing the beejesus out of Mi-nyeo – and they fly away to heaven……
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fh_y6vgOMk
HA!!!
Little sister…we did it again. We have to stop thinking the same thought at the same time!
Thank you so much for translating this whole article!
i’m so loving You’re Beautiful at the moment!
. Really really hope Iris won’t ‘crush’ You’re Beautiful…it’s too good to be ‘trampled on’.
I had so much fun reading it
Hope that it gets better & yay! Another hairstyle for JGS even though I’ll miss Honki’s blonde hair
The fact that Hongki has a younger sister makes me laugh. HE IS SO DAYUM CUTE! i love this cast to bits and pieces. I like how I warmed up to them immediately. usually it takes a bit to have favorites, but I already know who it is. I LOVE THEM ALL. but hongki a bit better. I dont really care who ends up with who, because they are just all so perfect and awesome, ill be happy for whatever happens. cute cute cute LOVEcutecuteucteucte!
ockoala thank you for the link
now thats a kiss i want to see in a drama.
Yes, it’s kinda weirding me out…..I’ll try to stop apeing you, unni.
But that was one pretty hot kissage for such young’uns.
thanks for translating thiss!!
im so addicted to YB now haha..i need something lighthearted and funny right noww..
yong hwa is LOVEEEE:D so handsomee(: haha i always fall for the nice guy..who never ever gets the girl):
Thanks for the article~ It was quite entertaining.
Although, I miss Jang Geun Seok and Hongki’s old hair *pouts* Yes, I mess JGS’s old hair… it gave him more character. I hope their hair in the photos above is not their new style.
The CM!!! Oh… I totally forgot they had a cm together… now I’m imagining that’s Tae Kyung and Minyeo kissing :O
@24, ockoala
I think it’s hilarious that we think so much alike…except you remembered the hot kissage, and I remembered the weird lipstick.
Thanks for the translation of the article, I am really glad that ur interested in this drama cus you’re writing is just awsome jb. Can’t wait for ep3^_^
At leat GeunSuk knew his hair was weird, but I’m glad he changed it. I wish that Hong-ki had kept his hair blond though, it looked good. I agree with PSH’s friends, Shin Woo makes any girl’s heart pound.
Yay finally JGS looks normal..and hot!!!!!!!!!! can’t wait for tmr episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JGS’s hair and outfit!! omg, he looks so hot!! it’s like going back in time by 3 years.
thank you so much for translating this! this behind the scenes interview was wonderful! and it seems like the writers are really working with the cast and vice versa. it’s nice to know that cast members can have some sort of input!
loving the new hairstyles for all of them!…especially JGS, the other hairstyle was so emo, fitting to his character, but unflattering. although, i can’t say i miss hong ki’s blond hair, (i thought he totally rocked the orange hair) but i love that he’s gone back to his roots
and shin woo is so cute, in a warm, friendly way. can’t wait to see the rest of this drama!!!
Thanks JB for the You’re Beautiful behind the scene. The outfit don’t look trendy –
more like the Beetle era !! don’t you think so ?. Hope the outfit change in
every 2 episodes and the OST’s too – to keep the drama upbeat !!
Wow. I just finished watching episodes 1 and 2 yesterday and I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard watching a kdrama in a REALLY long time. =D It feels fantastic!
Need MOAR crack NOW. And I think I’m slowly but surely falling in love with JGS…must watch Hong Gil Dong soon. Though I think Kang Ji-hwan will steal the spotlight there. I can’t believe I haven’t watched anything that he’s been in! What have I been missing??
JGS with his eyeliner and total bbaaddaass look is quite hot that I think he is hotter than TOP! hehehhee!!
Ill have to see how TOP looks in IRIS..^-^
am soo happy, now I have two series to watch out for!
One Question… I agree with everyone that You’re Beautiful is awesome. love it to bits…
BUT why were the ratings so low? They were only 11.6 & 10.2 in 11th place? Hope it picks up…
OMG..thanks for the recap JB. I watched the links that 2 readers shared…JGS is all over her lips but PSH is like a wooden board. Someone previously stated in an OT that Asians don’t have sex…they don’t kiss either.
I LOVED jeremy’s blond head… T.T
MALE DRESSING CODE – NEVER EVER WEAR PANTS (hanging ) TILL THE ANKLE .
JB thank u so much for translating this article it was a fun read….it seems the whole group get along great and have great chemistry among them…and that shows when you watch the drama…..I’ll miss JGS hair I love it cuase it was so goth and harsh and really reflect his personality….but from what I gather in the beginning of this interview is that is supposed to be a flashback when the band was beginning and that why all the characters had different style and haircuts….I’m so watching this drama forget IRIS…..You’re Beautiful all the way!!!!!!! and I hope it gets better and better…………….
Wont miss the emo hair; will miss the blond… it was kind of boyinsh and cute.
NOOO!!! I like the new hair on Jeremy since it’s more ‘normal’ BUT…
This drama is far from the usual! The awesome (borderline wacky) hairstyles were part of that. I hope the reason in the drama for changing everyone’s hairstyles is a good one.
I miss Jeremy the Blonde a whole, whole lot. <3~
Nice post javabeans!
What do you know… today is Wednesday!!! Yey!!! Get to ogle Shin Woo tonight!
OMG I frickin love this drama!!!!
SHINWOO <3<3<3
I love love love him!!
I don't really like his new hair yet…
I love this drama!!!
Was Lee Hong Ki acting that bad?? I actually thought he was good. He was able to protray the Jermey part well without seeming fake. Well thats what I thought. Until I started reading comments about his acting not being good.
So does anybody think hes acting was actually good like me ??
……. Ohh yeah also I think hes Hot I just wish he had stuck with the blonde hair
It made him stand out more
omg i really like this drama AHHHHH they are all adorable and they all stand out in their own unique way in a really really good way!! ;D i cant wait for ep troi!! i really believe that none of these actors acting was bad where there a few acting hicups yes but not bad
@18 langdon813
Thanks for the youtube link ***blush***
I’m getting used to Tae Kyung’s hairstyle.
Not that I’m implying that I like it -_-
hehe…
But it seems like his changed hairstyle is for filming A.N.JELL’S first variety show appearance during their debut.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3zhZyzlKKw
He looks so happy.
I wonder what happened during the years since their debut for Tae Kyung to become Mr. Scowly.
I look forward to Wednesdays now because of You’re Beautiful (and Glee)!
THANKS for traslating!!
oh it’s wednesday.. it put a smile on my face hehe..
i ‘m lovin the change of their style but…. i thk hongki look so “unique” in blonde hair.. did jung yong- hwa change his hairstyle ?? he look more mature?
jung yong hwa is hot..
A.N Jell rocks~~
I could not stop laughing from the beginning to the end! The stye was not that good, but the story line pays it all. You laugh and forget about the rest!!
Nice to watch when you fell stressed!
ahhh can’t wait for the next episode! its gonna be TGIW from now on
yay new hairstyles
love geun suk’s new one but i think they should’ve made yonghwa’s a bit shorter
i’m absolutely loving the drama! totally excited for the next episodes
So so so so guilty. I can totally be one of Shin-hye’s friends lol.
Awwww ….they are so adorable but my fav’ is of course GS.
I like Jang Geun-seok’s look in Episode 1 & 2. It suits the character very well. I think he should explore other looks besides the pretty boy look. C’mon, transformations are mandatory for acting.
@ Christal: Well… I actually thought Hongki’s acting wasn’t that great… maybe a bit cringe-worth. But than I remembered the whole tone of the drama and it’s wackiness, so Hongki’s acting fits in well with the drama (meaning… his acting fits well with the wackiness of the drama, but if he acted like this in any other drama it might be a bit unbearable). After a while, you get used to his acting and I like the way Jeremy is being portrayed.
Thanks JB for the article. I’ve watched the episode 1 and 2 and i’ve been giggling ever since. i haven’t giggle for a good Korea drama in a long time. 2009 has not been a good year for Korean dramas at all. I’ve only been enjoying City hall and Shinning Inheritance. I just pray that You’re beautiful won’t disappoint, but until now; it hasn’t. Waiting for wednesdays and thursdays seems long now! he he
Noooo…I liked TK gothic hairstyle, it make him look different than the normal leading guy. Awe…
@40 thanks for the inform about the flashback…..maybe that’s why TK said “she was a girl” cuz he have saw the twin brother before?…..maybe………
Question does anyone know how the rating works? In Korea does the show only show on tv or online on there network also? If so do they count online too or just on tv? Just curious.
Can’t wait for next episodes. Enjoy Jang Geun-seok since Beethoven Virus and Baby and Me.
@45, Christal, coz i have seen the crazy/adrable/amost-annoying Nakatsu in Hanakimi, Jeremy’s character seemed pretty tame for me
TGIW indeed…
and i agree wholeheartedly about the perks of watching online, i have all the freedom to choose between IRIS and YB, Yeah!!!
jang geun seok looks like chun jung myung when he smiles, no?
Aw~they all sound so sincere and hard-working. Can’t wait to see the new episodes!
Yay!
Thanks for translating this; it’s cool to know them a bit as actors, too.
Iris reminders are all over the t.v. here. I’m excited for it to air, but I hope it doesn’t hurt “You’re Beautiful” too much. Heh.
Really, the only thing I care about is that the quality stays up. Too often it seems the writers give in to weird viewers’ demands or pull a cheap stunt for ratings. Don’t do that, YB!
(Ok, give in a little. Like Tae kyung’s hair. Changed? Gooood.)
I’m excited now! ^^
hi guys…
you can always watch eng subbed videos of u’re beautiful in viikii.com u know..
http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/42279/0/you-re-beautiful-episode-1-part-1.html
thanks for translating the interviews dramabeans. I am totally digging Jang Geun Suk’s new hair but why did they change Hongki’s? I think the blond one fits Jeremy’s personality better. I do hope Shin Woo will not be too broken-hearted. I agree, he is definitely the Rui type.
Can’t wait for tonight’s episode. Will also be waiting how Iris will fare out.
mmm…. i dont mind TK’s hair in ep1 and 2…suits his character…although i can hardly see his whole face…. am curious how his next hairstyle will look! Hope he will still look totally rockstar!
btw, love jeremy’s blond hair…
Tae Kyoung hairstyle is too thick on the top should tappered or thin a little bit.
Really enjoyed the drama and looking forward to more. Are you able to put A.N.Jell’s first song (ep.1 around the 4th minute) up for download?
thanks so much for taking the time to translate this article! i really like the vibe that the cast is giving off…they all seem down-to-earth and like they’re having a fun time together. it’s great how they all have a sense of humor which shines through in their comments about their characters and scenes they filmed. i actually laughed a few times reading this!
hmm the new hairstyles….i’m not sure yet how i feel about them. only time will tell! can’t wait until the next episode this week
i will miss jeremy’s blond hair
Someone can tell Park Shin Hye that yes…. some people are smiling because “You’re Beautiful” is on today!!!
i cant wait to watch Episodes 3 and 4…. I watched Episode 2 3x and still laughed and laughed….
and whoa… new hairstyles coming up soon. I think the new hairdos look better on all of them, including HongKi.
Ah! I get a smile on my face thinking about this drama.
It’s like Open Thread again…. 70 comments already. I guess we really, really like You’re Beautiful.
Re @18 langdon813 and @10ockoala,
Thanks for the link
I knew they kissed in a CF but i didnt know it looked this hot. Ahem…. i wonder if the writers/director will be this daring in the drama. Guess we wait and see, huh!
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Oh my, totally love this drama! It’s like Boys Over/Before Flowers before it went downhill—totally cracktastic. Can’t wait for episode 3!
Thanks for posting dramabeans. JGS looks yummy, I wonder why they change his hairstyle, now we know. Hongki, I like him with either colour. I’m loving this drama and I won’t be missing it for Iris. Plus all the cast seem really nice and get on great.
Thanks for translating the interview! That sure was interesting
Hahha, yeah I never though I’d say that I missed Jeremy’s blond hair! It actually suited him, usually blond looks horrible on Asians~
WOW JB thank you so so so much………
the first two ep it was non stop laughter and park shin hye said this is one of the dramas that you just think of and u smile…..so looking forward t next upload of the 3rd one and seems like they all get along pretty well this will be a great hit THE HONG sisters has the nag for it
GOD BLESS THE WHOLE CAST AN CREW OF YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL AND MAY YOU HAVE GREAT SUCCESS even with irsi coming on
will be supporting you guys all the way aza aza fightig
ps:i kinda prefer hongki’s blond hair….lol
@Christal:
I agree with you, I’m not sure why people think that Hongki’s performance is bad. I may not be the best person to judge this, but to me he came across as having great screen presence and playing the part of the outrageous ditz very well. Of course he’s overacting a bit, but I believe that that was how the character of Jeremy was supposed to be, and I think like Hongki has really well-adapted to his character. The Yoo-rin character in My Girl was, I believe, also supposed to be a bit outrageous and eccentric, vaguely anime-ish — and while Lee Da-Hae was slammed for overacting as well back then, I think she nailed the character. Hongki is not on the level of Lee Da-Hae, IMO, but similarly to her I think his acting suits the character he was given by the Hong sisters.
If anyone’s acting is bad, IMO (please don’t shoot me, girls >_<), it's Shin-Woo's actor's. It isn't terrible or anything at all, but he appears the stiffest and most unnatural to me. He has a lot of natural charm and good looks, which I think explains his soaring popularity — because, honestly, I feel he is the weakest actor out of the 4 leads. He has a lot of potential, though, and looking at how far some other actors have come since playing the hunk in a trendy drama (Hyun Bin and Lee Min Ki come to mind…), then we definitely need to keep an eye on him.
Jang Geun-Seok and Park Shin-Hye are both lovely in this. I find JGS's screen presence very believable (another young actor who has been improving a lot lately!), an PSH has always been one of the most talented young things in the industry.
Much love for this drama.
“Jang Geun-seok: “Actually, he’s a character that women will like better than mine.”
Yup, guilty! But I think there’s room enough in our hearts for two”
Oh i have a big heart too… no problem with that eaither.
Yey! thank god for JGS’ s hair change but i will miss Hong ki’s blond hair … it seems to fit his thickhead character which i think he plays so well… ( i know, an old play on the dumb blond… but its working for me…)
cant wait for episode 3…
thanx for translating the article… looking forward to your recaps
i actually like his hair before, i thought it was pretty rad haha. but ah well, it’s the character that has more appeal, rather than the hair.
thanks for translating this
Thanks for the interview and the photos!
“They ask who he is, say he’s good-looking, that he makes their hearts pound.”
So true! Especially the last scene in the locker room in episode 2. ♥
I like JGS’s hair now. Before he looked too much like a wannabe indie-rockstar or something. I wish they had kept Hong Ki’s hair still blonde though. He looked so adorable and yummy! Anyway, can’t wait for the next episode. Aja Aja You’re Beautiful Team!!
Thank you so much for translating the interview. They all look great. Can’t wait for this week’s episodes – totally loving this show!!!
I find it interesting that JGS said this:
[People said, ‘Jang Geun-seok looks best like a “pretty boy,” so why isn’t he doing that now?’ but it’s not that I don’t know that]
I think he really doesn’t want to be a pretty boy so he does his utmost not to look that way, hence the weird styling on award shows etc…^_^
Don’t understand why anyone would prefer Tae Kyung or Shin Woo’s characters over Hong Ki – the former is just like Goo Joon Pyo and the latter’s personality is just like Yoon Ji Hoo in Boys Before Flowers.
Love Love HongKi – super cute lor – n i will miss his orange/ashblond hair! Hong Ki – Hope u become a bigger star that u already are! How can anyone else duplicate his ultra naivette and cuteness – he is a natural!
i love what Park Shin-hye said on the last part that she would love to make a drama that will let people smile while thinking about You’re Beautiful. and i’m glad to say that i’m one of those people who always thinks ‘Oh, You’re Beautiful is today!’ [*excited*]
“I don’t know if that’s to show the beginning of falling in love, or if it’s because the writers didn’t like his current hairstyle. [Laughs]”
hahahhhahahaah:D
“People said, ‘Jang Geun-seok looks best like a “pretty boy,” so why isn’t he doing that now?’ but it’s not that I don’t know that. But I think that if I want my acting to be engaging, I need some sense of connection to the character even if it’s a bit awkward.”
now i could have bear with that hairstyle.. he’s right… the hairstyle kinda matches with his current roles personality… i guess
JGS i loooooooooove youu!! you’re doing great:)
btw- i like shin-wooooooooo toooo:D
i may be one of the few people that actually likes TK’s current hairstyle… fits his sulky emo character… and personally i think he looks better, good looking with an edge…
i can’t quite connect his new hairstyle n smiling face in the pics with the TK we got to know in the first 2 epi… hmm… maybe it’s too early to accurately say what his character is…
but i do enjoy the show…
i smiled when i think of YB
and ‘YES!! today’s wednesday!
yes. really. i thought about – “today You’re Beautiful is on” and smiled
Hongki’s hair makes him look like JongHyun (FT Island)
Iｉｋｅｄ Ｊａｎｇ Ｇｅｕｎ Ｓｕｋ＇ｓ ｐｒｅｖｉｏｕｓ ｈａｉｒｓｔｙｌｅ ｔｈｏｕｇｈ， ｇａｖｅ ｈｉｍ ａ ｒｅａｌｌｙ ｎｉｃｅ ｅｍｏ－ｉｓｈ， ｓｅｒｉｏｕｓ ｌｏｏｋ． Ｂｕｔ ｔｈｉｓ ｏｎｅ＇ｓ ｃｏｏｌ ｔｏｏ ：Ｄ
Ｍａｋｅｓ ｈｉｍ ｌｏｏｋ ａ ｌｏｔ ｂｒｉｇｈｔｅｒ ａｎｄ ｉｄｏｌ ｌｉｋｅ！
aaargghh.. I juz looooVeeee this drama.. hope the rating will go better..
Can’T help waiting for wed and thurs all week long.. And I have verry BIG smile now! thx YAB!!
“But I think there’s room enough in our hearts for two.”
Amen to that! Hahaa….but you know, Shinwoo is just soooo hooootttttt…
Ok girlie moment over
THANK GOD Geun Seok got a new hair style! The only thing that I didn’t like about You’re Beautiful’s first two eps was his hair — I still love him though..
He pulls off his role quite well, you were right when you said in one of the recaps that he’s like the Ji Hoo that Hyun Joong couldn’t quite pull off.. And how can I not mention Hongki, gahh, he’s always adorable – I did like him with the blonde hair more though, fitted his character Jeremy better..
Yong Hwa’s caught my attention too, cute newcomer
In short, I think there’s room enough in my heart for ALL THREE
And I’m pretty sure many others would say the same too
Thanks for the post dramabeans..
Oh what a good-looking cast… I’d love to be in park shin hye’s shoes too!
i like the tow first episodes , it seems very intersting , i hope thai will continue like that
Thanks so much for the translation JB.
I’ve translated this interview to Vietnamese at KST forum.
Thank you, and waiting for Ep.3 recaps tomorrow
Oops, I post a link on my previous comment and look like your site block it.
Just want to say thank you for the translation and that I’ve done a secondary translation to Vietnamese this interview, posted at KST forum.
Thank you JB.
Wow! Thanks JB!
This is one cute interview . It makes me smile all the way through.. he he..
Weds and Thurs from now on will be too much exciting.
I think you are correct.
Hongki’s performance is good.
Hongki’s role is character of a little over-acting for fun in drama.
I too feel Shin-Woo is the weakest actor out of the 4 leads.. it is true.
Jang Geun-seok,Park Shin-hye acting is very very good thouh they is young.
Jang Geun-seok(1987),Park Shin-hye(1990) , Hongki (1990)were child actor in past.
they are good actor.
@84
i like TK and SW character BUT
i love hongki character the most! his character is unique..not many actors can pull off the over the top personality and maintained to be adorable and funny..(except nakatsu in HYD japan)MOST come out really annoying..
cough* yunho*cough
and korean drama is not really used to this kind of character..they tend to say that that actor is overacting..
but hongki really manage to do his character justice..his character is just love..i can smile by just looking at him
i love his expression..i just go LOL..
he’s a cutie pie and really animated..
and i love how he played himself..seriously, the real hongki is really similar to jeremy..hongki is as hyper, lively and dorky as jeremy..
that’s why jeremy comes out naturally..he had jeremy in himself all way long..
@ 36 Rika
Why is the rating low?
The drama itself is brilliantly if ur used to watching an all arounder of japanese and taiwanese drama. Its really fast paced and comical which might lack attraction to koreans as they are used to watching extremely dramatic type of things which moves at a slower pace. (i mean come’on korean dramas goes up to 30 episodes.) I watched East of eden and found it just too heavy, while BOF earned a good place with high ratings for production money and its light headed theme, but as its already a famous manga and still kept that korean drama type of genre so it was expected.
This drama has a brilliant script, the characters are very fresh, Geun Suk is way more badass then Gun Pyo admit it, and its jst SO damn funny, its corny but somehow still works which is amazing. But i guess its just too manga – like and fast paced, for koreans to adapt to. Overall stuff the ratings, this drama is one of my fav of the year. Like Gun Suk imma watch the rerun of IRIS and watch every episode of this.
Its fun, hilarious and just screams BRILLIANT! sorry long rant =]
^ ur very right. As a japanese person, i’ve lived on jap dramas, and i have to admit ‘You’re beautiful’ does have that very comical element. I like its difference to other dramas and how it doesn’t drag too long, and revolves into an extrmely funny script. AND that the main girl doesn’t CRY every scene!
No offence but koreans don’t very adapt well to difference. But i think this drama will do wonders, spread their an.jell love and create a fresher genre for korean drama. And yes who cares about the ratings. This drama is one of the best this year. Hands down. =]
I have to admit I wasn’t really looking forward to watching YB at first but now I can’t wait for the next episode to be subbed! I hope it keeps up the momentum and hilarity.
At first I thought HK was the cutest and then I switched to JGS. But then towards the end of Episode 2, I was enamored by this Shin Woo character. Hai, what to do?? I guess they are all so sweet and cute.
I have to agree with those that say JGS’s hairstyle actually suited his sulky, emo character. And I do miss HK’s blonde hair – it suited the character and story well.
And if I may add, I think JGS has some awesome charisma. Everytime he walks into a frame/on set, he exubes charm and sexiness. I don’t know if it’s the character or him. Of course, not that I’m complaining.
loving tae kyung’s new hairdo. hating shinwoo’s new hairdo. missing jeremy’s blonde~
when I first saw Jang Geun Suk’s and Hongki’s hair in some released posters before the airing of YB I was shocked….but then I begin to like them as I watched the drama as it fits their characters….. and now I’m dissapointed that I will only enjoy them for such short of time….I guess I just have to rewatched those episodes….and first time in a long time that I’ve been rewatching episodes for the nth times and still enjoying them…. and though I love Lee Byung Hun and been waiting for Iris for a long time but I think based on the first 3eps that I’ve watched, I’ll always remember YB with a smile….
love this show~
still waiting for the 6th episode though….cant stop thinking about Tae-kyung lolz
Personally, I am much more in love with this drama than IRIS….
Mainly due to a hot and addictive JGS
:):)
thank you for posting this javabeans! it was nice reading their answers… ang park shin hye doesn’t have to worry because every wednesday and thursday thousands of fangirls smile because they know the show will be airing that night. myself included!
Really love YB..jang geun suk is really cute
lee hon ki nd Jung Yong-hwa is also cute
love them all:)
I forgot about shin hye she’s also cute..
..patiently waiting for d next episode..
I ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ You’re Beautiful! It’s my most FAVORITE drama!!!
Jeremy and Shinwoo are my favorite… I’m also a total FT Island fan, haha! Lee Hongki……. ahhh! ^^
… LOVE THEM ALLLL~
Good luck to all the cast! They’re great!
this drama rulez! can’t wait till more episode comes out =D