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Park Myung Soo Interview - 2017 Feb
Topic Started: Mar 26 2017, 07:19 PM (1,729 Views)
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Pretty self-explanatory. I skipped a bunch of the intro text for Part 2 and 3 since it's just a repeat of the actual interview answers. The usual "If you share it, make sure you credit and link back" thou I suspect most people will do the right thing and anyone who doesn't, I will curse them in my sleep~ :evil:

Sources:
http://media.daum.net/entertain/cluster/newsview?newsId=20170323100052394
http://media.daum.net/entertain/cluster/newsview?newsId=20170323100054395
http://media.daum.net/entertain/cluster/newsview?newsId=20170323100057407

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<Exclusive Interview> Park Myung Soo - "I could write a song for a rookie girl group but..."
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While MBC's "Infinity Challenge" were on their unprecedented 7 week holiday, Park Myung Soo (47) was keeping himself busy with a lot of work.
After completing the first recording of tvN's new variety show "Confidental Assignment 7," he wanted to do something about his aging looks and decided to undergo lower blepharosplasty (Lower Eyelid fat deposit surgery).
Also he released another EDM single, a genre in which he has a keen interest in. Finally "Infinity Challenge" has also returned.

"It was called a 7 week holiday but we still met every week. In actuality, we only got a week of actual breaks. It was described as a reorganization but nothing has changed.
We just keep doing what we've always done. The public's expectations of us have grown drastically and there is a lot of pressure on us to meet those expectations but we'll keep going as we have done so far."


Lower blepharosplasty, it's a rather obscure procedure but it is rather simple. It's a procedure where the fat in the lower eyelids is spread out evenly under the skin.
A quick look at Park Myung Soo's before and after photos will show how much of a drastic effect it has.

He talks about it with a pleased smile on his face, "It's because I started to look old. I don't have a lot of hair so just undergoing this procedure shows a drastic difference. Ah! There was a lot being said after the procedure and some were asking if I got sponsored but that's not the case. I paid for it with my own money."

His recently released song "Saxophone Magic," as the title suggests, is a song that uses the saxophone to create an engaging melody. Park Myung Soo wrote it while DinDin provided the rap and Danny Jun played the Sax.
It's not a genre that is well loved domestically but it's surely popular somewhere. "This time I tried to make it so that it jived with public tastes. It's the season where the weather gets warmer and you just want to get out and play.
The response has been great so far and so I want to perform the song with the artists that helped out but not sure if that will be possible to do."

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-You released your new song "Saxophone Magic," but what kind of song is it?
"It's my favourite genre of song, EDM. The weather is getting warmer and you just want to go out and play. It's a song that you can enjoy without thinking too seriously about it."

-DinDin provided the rap and Danny Jung played the sax correct?
"I'm close with Dindin and I always thought he was a talented guy. I asked him about it and he gladly agreed to it. When I was working on other songs, when I asked rappers to help out they would first ask to hear the song first.
Usually when this happens, the vast majority of them would decline the request. Danny Jung was someone that I was already close with. When I told him that I wanted to write a song like this, he said he would gladly particpate."

-Will you be performing the song on TV?
"It's not a song that's suited for TV. If the response is good then I want to perform it live during a music festival with Dindin and Danny Jung. I'm sure I could be as good as Bruno Mars..."

-Are you producing songs for other artists?
"Nothing has been set yet but I want to make a song that I can give out to idols. Not a full blown EDM but a house dance song. I have a concept in mind as well and I think a rookie girl group would be perfect for it. I even made characters for it."

-Why choose a rookie girl group?
"It's not like an existing girl group would gain anything from accepting my song. The concept I'm thinking of would be ideally suited to a rookie group."

-You could just produce your own idol group then?
"Aiee no way. I just want to remain as as a player. I want to enjoy myself and not think of it as work. It's not hard to produce a EDM song."


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-You've finished your first recording of "Confidental Assignment 7." How was the interaction between everyone?
"The case if Lee Kyung Kyu, Kim Gura etc is rather elaborate so there is a lot expectations right? It was a bit stressful but it finished nicely."

-What kind of format is it?
"It's a variety show, we talk and we play games. Fundamentally, the whole cast doesn't like concepts where they act to a pre-determined script.
Once the first episodes goes out, the opinion that everyone will likely have is "that's wild." I would constantly fight with Kim Gura thou that is only possible because I'm actually close with him"

-From what you described, it sounds rather similar to "Infinity Challenge."
"Well the cast is different. So because of that, it will definitely be different. There is a lot that is different to "Infinity Challenge" so you can look forward to it."

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-"Infinity Challenge' was on break for 7 weeks. What did you do during that time?
"Actually, while the show might have been on break, that wasn't the case for us. We had to do the commentary recordings and what not so in reality we only really got a week of actual rest"

-Does it feel any different to return after the re-organization?
"Not really. We just do what we've always done. I think public opinion is split 50:50 on this as well, some want us to change while others want us to keep the previous classic format.'

-Last week's warm up episode was well received. It felt like a return to the past
"That's just how we return. Still, the games were really fun. It was my first time but it was very exciting."

-It's a very "Infinity Challenge"-like comeback.
"Even if we record for a concept that doesn't seem particuarly interesting, when we do it on "Infinity Challenge," there is something different about it.
It could be the same concept but the difference is in the details. When I watch it on air after the recording it surprises me."

-A lot of people ask about Noh Hong Chul returning right?
"There was a lot of questions about Hong Chul returning during the SNS live broadcast as well. But it doesn't seem like Hong Chul is interested just yet..."

-Kwang Hee has left now so there is a need to fill the member lineup right?
"My opinion is that someone, anyone, needs to join. A group of 5 is an uneven number.
I hope that a previous member or a new member will join but I'm not sure. The staff won't tell me anything, not even a whisper. I'm sure they'll deal with it.
There is a lot of people that are interested so it seems like the staff are rather pressured by it."

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-This year is when you hold the song festival. You would get a lot of attention every time.
"That's right. G-Dragon, IU etc. I've worked with great musicians every single time so I hope I can work with someone great this time as well."

-Is there anyone in particular you're thinking of?
"I have to be careful about what I say but.....I would like to work with Ailee. I want to go crazy on stage and make thousands of people dance by performing with Ailee using a proper EDM song."

-So you had a procedure done on your lower eyelids right?
"You know how I look old, made even worse because I don't have a lot of hair. I hoped to regain my youth and I think I succeeded."

-It's not a common procedure
"There is a lot of people that do it but I was surprised since it seemed like I made it more well-known.
It's where you take the fat deposits in the lower eyelid and spread it out. They say it lasts around 10 years."

-That's why a lot of people were wondering if you got sponsored
"Absolutely not. I've never mentioned a specific business. I didn't even do it for free, I paid for it using my own money."

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-You're in a lot of programs. Isn't it difficult?
"It's more tiring to be at home. My wife would constantly hen peck me. I would sometimes get told "What are you doing while everyone else is working?"
Working is easier on my consciences. Especially now, the programs I'm doing aren't physically stressful so it's alright."

-Are you good at taking care of your kid.
"Nup. As she got older she needed to study and she would go out to play with friends during the weekend so I don't have a lot of time to play with her. Still, I do try and make an effort to look after her."

-Do you still go Club DJing?
"Of course. Even now, I would do it frequently. People would complain if it was even a bit lacking. That's why I have to study and learn by watching the other DJs.
Usually you would DJ for an hour, so it's not a short amount of time. You need to perform 60, 1 minute songs. After an hour, you would be completely spent."

-It doesn't seem like you have any interest in singing.
"It's not like I'm good at singing. You never know, there might be a chance to sing if the song concept calls for it."

-You're also a radio DJ.
"Every time I do it, I would find something new about it.
Also it's just an hour so it's not too burdesome. It's just right. It's on at 11AM and you know how Variety Show PD show up to work late? It appears because of that, a lot of them listen to the show.
They would call me occassionaly and tell me "Ah Park Myung Soo has still got his touch."

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-You've also been in the Chicken and Pizza business. Do you have any other plans?
"I defintely won't run anymore businesses. The only ones I ran personally were the chicken and pizza businesses, the rest were run by my family. None of failed per-se but I didn't really feel a need for them. I should focus on my TV work instead."

-A lot of your colleagues have signed for large agencies. I'm sure you get a lot of invites as well?
"Not at all. It might be because of my image, where I just do whatever I want.
Frankly I like how it is at the moment. I work very well with my manager and staff so there is no need to find a new nest. But I am thinking of creating a label for the guys that want to work in music."

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-You're an MBC Comedian. Any interests/dreams about being involved in comedy?
"I don't have any confidence of doing well even if I was to go back to it. I don't think it's for me anymore.
I don't want to do it just to fulfill my own desires. There would definitely be some discomfort working with much younger colleagues, they would have a hard time expressing themselves. Why even create a situation like that to begin with.
Helping out once or twice to help them out would be fine but I don't think it's something I should do full time. Also I can't memorize a script."

-You're now a 25 year veteran.
"When I see people like Kyung Kyu still going at it, I realize that I should take care of my body and not get lazy. I want to show various sides to myself."
Edited by lordbordem, Mar 26 2017, 07:23 PM.
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