Malaysia Magazine epop#488
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Exclusive interview with Song Ji Hyo
English translation by mongji-fan & gapiplus
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“Mong Ji” JiHyo is seriously really really really really
adorable! And really really really friendly! This was the first thought that
came across my mind (the reporter) after interviewing JiHyo personally! Although the interview session was not long,
JiHyo answered every single question with a sincere expression, sometimes she
even burst into an uncontrollable laughter, she made me feel as though there
was no distance between us!
Fans of epop must be really curious about the little stories
of JiHyo when she was filming for <Running Man>~ Chillax, I have asked her on behalf of you!
Now, let JiHyo answer your questions herself!
Q1.
epop: The breaks
during the filming of the show, what do you and the other members do?
JiHyo: Most of the
time we just chat casually. Even though filming the show is quite tiring, I
still chat with the other members during our breaks, I really enjoy the time we
spend together chatting!
Q2.
epop: You have
quite a number of nicknames in <Running Man>, which is your favourite
one?
JiHyo: Haha, I
really have a lot of nicknames, like “MongJi”, “Ace”, “Bad JiHyo”, “angry bird”
etc. Members love to call me “Mongji, Mongji” and I find that really
affectionate (laugh) Actually I like all the nicknames, you can call me
whatever you like, because no matter how people address me, it is all because
people are fond of me, it is all fine if everybody is happy.
Q3.
epop: With all
these years participating in <Running Man> , what do you learn from the
show?
JiHyo: On screen,
people see the unpretentious and cheerful side of me and they naturally think
that my personality was like this in the first place. Haha, actually before
<Running Man>, I was quite introverted and shy, in addition, I had little
experience doing variety shows, so at the beginning of the show I could not go
easy.
Q4.
epop: What do you
think the biggest challenge of filming <Running Man>?
JiHyo: Because of
the show, RM members and I became close friends like family. Despite of our
close relationship, <Running Man> is still a reality variety show, we
have to play the game seriously. So once the filming has officially started, we
all try our best to win the first place. Of course, I also use every single
method to win the game (laugh).
Speaking of the biggest challenge, for me, it is not only
about putting in effort to win the competition, I have to think “how should I
interact with the other members, so the audiences will think the show is
interesting?” In addition to the requirement of physical strength, filming
<Running Man> is really not easy at all.
Q5.
epop: Having been
filming so many episodes of <Running Man>, which episode left the deepest
impression on you?
JiHyo:
erm…(thinking) (reportor: Bungee jumping at Macau Tower?) Haha, bungee
jumping was really fun. That was my first trip to Macau Tower, yet I have to
challenge the world’s highest bungee jump. Actually I doubted if I would really
dare to jump at that time, but in the end I jumped. (reportor: Do you want to
challenge it again?) I don’t know… probably not! Other than bungee jumping, I
can travel to different places even overseas because of the show. Being able to
travel around and try out the local cuisines of different places with the
members, it is a really good experience.
Q6.
epop: Recently you
have been working with Taiwanese celebrity Kenji Wu for an inspirational movie
<708090>. How do you feel?
JiHyo: This is the
first time I’m taking part in a Chinese movie, having the opportunity to film
in China is a really valuable and interesting experience for me. I really
appreciate how the production team and Kenji Wu took well care of me. During
the filming process, Kenji Wu has always been kind and patient, in fact we do
not have troubles communicating at all. The filming has ended, but Kenji Wu
still contacts me occasionally, and that is very sweet of him.
Q7.
epop: Dealing with
busy schedules every day, you must feel stressed. Can you share your method of
releasing stress?
JiHyo: (giggling)
erm.. just sleeping, eating, meeting and chatting with friends … and … drinking
a bit… hahahahaha, something like that… (Continue laughing) (editor: hahaha,
once she talked about alcohol, JiHyo just burst out laughing uncontrollably!)
Q8.
epop: Besides male
fans, there are a lot of female fans who support you. What is your secret in
attracting so many females to like you?
JiHyo: Thank you so
much for the support from the fans, I really feel the love that fans give me,
and I always keep it in my heart. The only thing which I can do for the fans,
is to do my utmost best in whatever I am doing, and this is the best thing I can
do to give back to my fans.
- Reporter’s word -
Ok, let’s jump to JiHyo’s join interview. I am really
grateful to Tammy for this opportunity to interview JiHyo close up. I thought I
would be very nervous, but I turned out unexpectedly calm during the interview,
probably because I had to rush to the avenue for join interview right after the
press conference was over, there was no time for me to feel nervous. After
casually packing my stuff and camera, I directly rushed to the avenue for join
interview.
Jihyo was already standing and waiting for us when I came
into the room. She greeted every reporter friendly, the moment that our eyes
meet when greeting with her – it was a bit unrealistic.
Due to lack of time, I only focused on accomplishing my
mission, I quickly prepared for taking photos after I put down my bag. There
were several photographers, so JiHyo’s eyes kept very busy, one photo with one
photo, and she could not help but burst into laughter, her expression was so
adorable! Just that her pose was a little too simple, so I encouraged myself
and asked if she could pose a cute pose, she did not say a word but immediately
signed a heart sign to me, she was totally affectionate!
After the interview was finished, I was touched by JiHyo’s
considerate move… Wanna to know what happened? Haha, please pay attention to
our sister magazine <Y.G.#453> And for the detailed interview content,
check it out in this epop magazine!
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