The Baiyoke Sky hotel’s management in cooperation with Tourism Authority of Thailand held a press conference on May 22, 2007 at 11:00 am at Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok. An official press release is to announce the support for production of MBC’s Korean Drama Action ‘“The Hour of Dog and Wolf” in Thailand in order to promote Thailand tourism industry through movies, series and music videos. The press conference was set in a relax atmosphere with the leading star Lee Jun Ki, co- starring, Jung Kyung Ho, also asst. Director, Kim Jae Hong. The production will take about a month at many locations in Thailand. There are 6 episodes (out of 16) related to Thailand. The series will be aired in S.Korea in July on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 70 mins from 10:00 pm.
Q: What is the reason to select Thailand as one of the locations?
A: It was not Thailand at the beginning, but Director and Script Writer visited many countries in South East Asia and Thailand was the last destination. It turns out that Thailand was the place that they like most by its whether and geographical.
Q: What the synopsis of this series?
A: It is the story about Lee Jun Ki who was born in Thailand. His mother was murdered; then he was adopted by Korean’s parents and grew up with Kyung Ho. When he grew up, he got a job as a policeman and that is a chance to come back to Thailand for finding the murderer who killed his mother.
Q: Where is the location?
A: It has not been fixed yet, but definitely be in Thailand
Q : Have you been in Thailand before?
LJK: This is my second time; the first time was a private visit
KH: This is my first time in Bangkok, I’ve been to Phuket for many times.
Q: How do you feel about filming in Thailand?
LJK: I’ve heard for a long time that Thai people is generous. I am please and feel more comfortable to work with such a kind people and believe that the geography in Thailand could make this series much interesting.
KH: Similar to Lee Jun Ki, when I see Bangkok atmospheres, it is suitable for this series and I think it would help series is much attractive and I am glad to see Thai fans here.
Q: What would you like to do after finish filming and where do you want to visit?
LJK: Last visit, I had no chance to go the beach – just very close to it. I will try to make it this time.
KH: I wanna visit Hua Hin as I heard it is the best tourist destination
Q: How about your role play in this series?
LJK: I grew up with KH, kind of person who keeps the angers with himself since he was a child. It is very difficult and pressure for me comparing with my other series, I hope my fans will like it.
KH: We are like friend in a family, he was adopted and we grew up together. We are policemen after our father and fall in love with same woman.
Q: When the film will be started?
A: It will start on May 26 as we have to wait the leading actress ( Nam Sang Mi will arrive BKK on May 23, 2007)
Q: What are the locations?
A: Mostly in Bangkok, but there will be some scenes at another provinces
Q: How do you prepare yourself ready?
LJK: I have practiced these 2 words “ Sawasdee Krap” ( Hello, Hi – Thai greetings --- translator) and “Khob Khun Krap” (Thank you – translator). And from now on, I have to learn more Thai language
KH: I knew Thailand is hot so I prepare a short trouser with me (laugh) ,.. then he said ; “I love you “
Q: Do you prepare yourself for the actions scenes?
LJK: There are many action scenes in this movie, it is my first series that I have to do lots of actions so I feel excited a bit concerns
Q: How long for the productions will be taken?
A: About 3-4 weeks
Q: How do you prepare yourself for this series?
LJK: I personally play Tae Kwan Do since I was a child and often do exercise, so I haven’t got much physically problems but having mentally problems about how to perform.
KH: About a mouth before, I went to the acting school to assure that acting will look real
Q: This is the first series for Lee Jun Ki to play a repressed person and it totally different from the previous roles, what are the feedbacks from your Korean fans?
LJK: I read from internet, they are excited for me to take a new role and see my in the different angles. For me, it is a chance to try the new thing.
Here is a transtation from interview posted in
www.pingbook.com/news/view.php?id=572 forgive me for my poor Eng.. Just wanna share you guys what LJK have said
transtation by subduing_mara@soompi.com
