Lee Jong Suk Explains Why He Went through a Slump, and His New Goal for 2015 after Overcoming It

Lee Jong Suk, who recently confessed of going through a slump, explained more on what happened and his new goal for 2015.

Since “School 2013,” Lee Jong Suk had not taken a break as he featured in various dramas and movies such as “I Can Hear Your Voice,” “Doctor Stranger,” “The Face Reader,” and “Hot-Blooded Youth.” After being in so many dramas and movies in such a short time, Lee Jong Suk shared that he suddenly found himself in a slump.

“A slump just came to me. Some sunbaes told me that it was bound to happen soon. During the time, it felt like I lost the sense of direction. I love acting, but I started getting exhausted. I never took a break while working, so I wondered if I should rest or not. If I was going to take a break, I knew it was going to become a long break,” he confessed.

However, receiving the script for “Pinocchio” and working hard to becomeChoi Dal Po helped him overcome the slump naturally.

When asked what his plans for 2015 were, he answered that it was to find “happiness.” He added, “It is undecided whether I will take a break and re-energize, or chose another project. Maybe I keep working because I’m not living joyfully enough. Anyways, my goal for 2015 is to find out what ‘happiness’ is.”

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Lee Jong Suk and miss A’s Suzy Film Chicken Restaurant Commercial

Lee Jong Suk and miss A member Suzy have finally worked together through collaborating on a television commercial for BBQ chicken, a chain of fried chicken restaurants.

An advertising representative told news outlet Ilgan Sports, “The two stars took part in a filming session for a brand of chicken restaurants on January 27.”

The new development comes after Lee Jong Suk’s denial of rumors that he is currently dating the miss A singer. In a recent interview, the actor said he “does not know Suzy at all,” and explained that he was “caught by surprise” when the guests of a party he attended in 2014 asked him if he was romantically involved with the girl group member.

Lee Jong Suk has recently appeared in the SBS drama “Pinocchio,” while Suzy’s most recent musical release with miss A was the studio album “Hush,” which dropped in November 2013. The girl group will be making a comeback this spring.

Their commercial will be released on air in early February.

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Park Shin Hye Talks about Lee Jong Suk and Her Favorite Kiss Scene in Pinocchio

Park Shin Hye has been keeping a busy schedule with fan meetings and various interviews after her drama “Pinocchio” successfully ended. In an interview, she shared her thoughts on the drama and her co-actor Lee Jong Suk.

When asked how acting in “Pinocchio” was, she answered, “Every moment in ‘Pinocchio’ was great. How Choi In Ha (her character in “Pinocchio”) grew up, her love story with Dal Po (Lee Jong Suk’s character), and her family’s story were all good, and all the events happened in the drama were fun. In the beginning though, it was tiring having to pour out my emotions. It wasn’t that I was unhappy, but because I had to be so emotional, I felt weak. But because I was able to overcome the exhaustion eventually, I became energized for my next project.”

When asked which kiss scene was most memorable to her in “Pinocchio,” she answered, “Personally, the kiss scene before the break-up sticks with me the most. It was an intense moment. It’d be a lie to say I never dated in my life. So I’d have to say that [the scene] made me feel like I was really breaking up with someone. I was so into In Ha’s emotions that it broke my heart. Even after I heard ‘Cut’ [from the director], I even thought, ‘What is wrong with me?’ I cried so much that time.”

She also shared her thoughts on co-star Lee Jong Suk. When asked what she will remember Lee Jong Suk as, she replied, “Although he seems a bit weird on the outside, he is a very thoughtful person. I sometimes look at him like a proud Mom, but I also see him as a friend or an oppa. Our chemistry during the acting was good. He is hard to define in one word.”

Park Shin Hye ended the interview saying, “For me, ’Pinocchio’ is like a drama that hasn’t ended. What In Ha went through it the drama is similar to what I’m going through now.” She also added, “I hope this interview with me becomes something one has to read, and something one wants to read. Rather than impact, it’s about fact! This was MSC’s Choi In Ha.”

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Lee Jong Suk Reveals Affection and Trust for Acting Partner Park Shin Hye

Lee Jong Suk revealed his affection and trust for his fellow actress Park Shin Hye.

In a recent interview with Sports Donga, Lee Jong Suk revealed the behind stories of the SBS drama “Pinocchio” and his own life values.

“This time Park Shin Hye acted a character very different from her other roles. She did a good job in highlighting the loveable traits of In Ha. You could tell she is a well experienced actor for sure,” he said. “There is a certain attraction I feel towards pretty people who willingly expose their comical side.”

He added, “Park Shin Hye helped me out a lot. When I was exhausted from letting out too much emotion halfway through the filming, she really supported me as a senior actor. She’s a good acting partner and an intelligent actress.”

Meanwhile, Lee Jong Suk played the role of Ki Ha Myung, a reporter who had to live with a fake name, in “Pinocchio,” gaining much love through the drama.

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Lee Jong Suk Talks Ideal Type, Dating, and Marriage

Actor Lee Jong Suk shared that his ideal type remains actress Lee Na Young. In a recent interview with Star News, when asked about his ideal type, he said, “If I had to pick amongst celebrities, Lee Na Young is the closest to my ideal woman. I chose her previously and she still is my ideal type.” When asked why, he stated, “I really like Lee Na Young’s distinctive talking style. It’s very charming.”

In fact, he is such a fan that he asked his friend Kim Woo Bin to get her autograph. He shared, “As soon as I heard that Kim Woo Bin was shooting a coffee commercial with Lee Na Young, I asked him to get her autograph for me. He did, and I have it. When I received her autograph, I understood the feelings fans have for celebrities.”

When asked about dating and marriage, he shared his thoughts on the subject, saying, “Honestly, I felt empty-hearted since last year and I thought that it would be nice to get married soon. When I saw my ‘I Can Hear Your Voice’ co-starLee Bo Young and [her husband] Ji Sung together, they looked very happy. When we were filming, Lee Bo Young would video call Ji Sung and as I watched that, I thought about [getting married].”

Regarding dating, he shared, “If I date in the future, I will probably be open and public about my relationship.”

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′Pinocchio′ Cast Trying to Fix a New Date for ′Healing Camp′ Filming

SBS shared that the cast of Pinocchio, Lee Jong Suk, Park Shin Hye, Kim Young Kwang, and Lee Yubi, are trying to reschedule a time to appear on Healing Camp. 

On January 20, SBS told Newsen, “The four main actors of Pinocchiodecided not to participate in the Healing Camp filming on January 22.” 

"Currently, we′re in the process of trying to get all four actors ofPinocchio to appear together,” said the rep. “We′re trying our best to find a date for all four people to appear together in the near future.”

Lee Jong Suk, Park Shin Hye, Kim Young Kwang, and Lee Yubi were revealed to be appearing on Healing Camp together, raising the anticipation of fans, but as Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye has schedules in and outside of Korea after the drama′s end, a situation occurred where it was difficult to find a time for all four actors to appear on the show together.

Pinocchio is about a group of local news reporters who chase after the truth. The drama ended on January 15 with its highest rating of 13.3 percent according AGB Nielson Korea.

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Lee Jong-suk has trouble falling asleep

Lee Jong-suk, who won acclaim for his lead role in SBS drama "Pinocchio" that concluded Jan. 15, shared a selfie through Instagram on Thursday.

The 25-year-old, who starred alongside actress Park Shin-hye, wrote in the caption, “Argh … I’m exhausted … but I can’t fall asleep.”

In the photo, the actor grins into the camera with tousled hair, against a sunlit outdoor background. It appears to have been taken a few months ago, due to its resemblance to another selfie Lee shared in November.

The selfie was posted early in the morning Thursday, at approx. 2:30 a.m.

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High expectations for Lee Jong-suk in China

Actor Lee Jong-suk is rising as the biggest Korean star in China. 

Aided by the success of his recent projects including the television series “Pinocchio,” Lee has topped a number of charts for the most anticipated Korean actor in China. 

In a recent survey of Chinese entertainment journalists and movie industry officials, he was named the Korean actor to be followed most closely in 2015.

In another recent survey, he was chosen as the Korean actor with the strongest acting abilities. 

In addition, episodes of the drama “Pinocchio” have been viewed 1 billion times on Chinese websites. 

Including other dramas, episodes of television series starring Lee have been viewed more than 2 billion times. 

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China Names Lee Jong Suk Most Anticipated Korean Actor in 2015

Lee Jong Suk has come under the spotlight in China.

Lee Jong Suk has grasped both popularity and acting in his hands by not only acting in dramas and movies but carrying out active overseas promotions. Proving this, he has been named as the most anticipated Korean actor in 2015 on various charts in China.

Lee Jong Suk was recently named the most anticipated Korean actor in 2015 by entertainment reporters and movie affiliates in China. In the same poll, Lee Jong Suk′s name was listed alongside Jun Ji Hyun, proving his rising star status in the Chinese market.

In a poll done by the famous Chinese media outlet People’s King, Lee Jong Suk ranked number one on the chart as the next generation Korean actor with the best acting ability. In this poll, Lee Jong Suk proved himself as the Korean actor with outstanding looks and acting ability among the hallyu stars.

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On top of that, his drama, SBS’ Pinocchio, recently earned over one billion hits total on the Chinese streaming site Youku Tudou. The number of hits goes over two billion if his dramas I Hear Your Voice, Doctor Stranger and Pinocchio are all combined.

His name has also been frequently showing up on the ‘Most Influential People’ lists of famous portal sites in China. Lee Jong Suk will be returning thanks to the fans by carrying out his Asia tour schedules.

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Lee Jong-suk to become the face of ‘Millet’

Actor Lee Jong-suk was selected as a promotional model for a French outdoor brand, ‘Millet’.

Having finished his drama ‘Pinocchio’ recently, which has received a lot of love from viewers, he signed a contract with Millet, maintaining his career in advertisement industry.

An insider of Millet said that Millet has thought highly of Lee Jong-suk, with his career as a professional model and good body condition, and various images that he has, from a pretty-boy image to a charming gentleman.

“We are expecting to draw the younger generation by selecting Lee Jong-suk as our model.” Executive Director, Park Yong-hak of marketing said. “With Lee Jong-suk’s younger and sensuous looks, Millet is planning to seek a variety of styles and hope to receive a synergy effect.” He added.

Lee Jong-suk is planning to engage in a variety of promotions and works after ‘Pinocchio’ reaching its end.

Darling Skinship Record

In total of 20 episodes Darling has done

Face caressing : 18 times

Mouth shutting : 8 times

Hugs :10 times

Kiss: 4 times + 1 bread kiss + 1 indirect forehead kiss

Hair sniffing : 3 times

Holding hands: 8 times

Piggyback/carrying: 5 times

Hair touching: 4 times

Slide and trap: 3 times

Hiding behind his back:4 times

Face pinching: 4 times

The Fan who  made the count said  : “Call me crazy but this is what Pinocchio withdrawal syndrome has done to my poor longing soul

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'Pinocchio' gains popularity in China

"Pinocchio,” a hit Korean television series which aired its last episode last week, continues to gain popularity in China. 

The 20-installment drama is going strong on Youku Tudou, one of China’s biggest video websites, drawing more than one billion views.

Lead actors Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye appear to bolster the surging popularity of the Korean drama in China, one of the key markets for hallyu content. The drama depicts the travails of reporters in an enaging fashion that resulted in trailblazing ratings in Korea.

“Doctor Stranger”and “I Can Hear Your Voice” — two dramas in which Lee played lead roles — also ranked high on the Chinese video site, reflecting his solid popularity.

By Hong Hye-jin (honghyejin@heraldcorps.com)

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Jong-suk, Shin-hye's last kiss in 'Pinocchio'

The last episode of hit SBS drama “Pinocchio,” starring actor Lee Jong-suk and actress Park Shin-hye, aired on Thursday. 

In the last episode, Ki Ha-myung (Lee) and Choi In-ha (Park) end up getting married after gaining approval from Choi Gong-pi (Byun Hee-bong), the adoptive father of Ha-myung and grandfather of In-ha.

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Choi disapproves of their marriage at first but changes his mind after finding an intimate photo of the couple. 

Later, he visits Ha-myung to allow their marriage, saying, “I am sorry. You can live with your own name. You can get rid of the name Dal-po.”

Also, Ha-myung and In-ha expose the wealthy chief executive Park Ro-sa’s attempts to abet a murder. Park is given a three-year sentence.

“Pinocchio,” a romantic story about reporters’ mission to deliver the truth, was highly popular among local viewers. 

The drama started on Nov. 12 and ended on Thursday with a viewer rating of 13.3 percent. 

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Min reveals why he wears a headband in ‘Pinocchio’

Korean actor Min Sung-wook has revealed why he wears such strange clothes on SBS’ drama “Pinocchio.”

In the drama, the actor plays TV reporter Jang Hyun-kyu. The character always wears a headband and awkwardly mix-matches outfits -- pairing a formal suit jacket with gym pants and fur boots, for example.

“My bizarre look was not intended funny looking for viewers. I just tried to show the actual life of reporters,” the 35-year-old actor said.

According to him, his look was carefully set by the drama’s writer Park Hye-ryun, based on her observations of what reporters wear.

“To create trust in viewers, TV reporters are recommended to reveal their faces, rather than covering up their brows with their fringe,” an official from his agency explained.

“As they have to show a neat look to viewers, I heard that they only dress up their tops where the camera angle focuses. However, they usually wear casual bottoms to deal with the activity they need to do to cover the news,” he added. 

"Pinocchio" Cast Thank Viewers for Watching the Drama ahead of Finale

The four main stars of SBS’ Wednesday-Thursday drama “Pinocchio” have greeted their fans for one last time before wrapping up the drama.

On January 15, SBS shared photos of Lee Jong Suk, Park Shin Hye, Kim Young Kwang, and Lee Yoo Bi holding up handwritten messages dedicated to the viewers. For two months, fans have been showing their love for “Pinocchio” by consistently tuning in to the drama, helping the drama gain popularity and record high viewer ratings.

One by one, the actors are seen thanking viewers for sticking with them until the end. Lee Jong Suk’s message says, “It was a good drama, right? Thank you for joining us,” while Park Shin Hye thanked for the opportunity, “I was glad to meet In Ha. I want to thank everyone who has shown love for ‘Pinocchio.’”

Kim Young Kwang wrote, “I love you. Thank you so much for showing immense love for ‘Pinocchio,’” and Lee Yoo Bi said, “Thank you for loving Yoo Rae!”

Last but not least, the production company thanked everyone for making the drama a success, “We want to express our gratitude to all actors and staff members, who have given their all for the drama for the past five months, and the loving viewers of ‘Pinocchio.’ We are doing our best until the very end to avoid disappointing our viewers, so please look forward to the finale airing today".

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Actor Lee Joon will be making a cameo appearance in the drama “Pinocchio.”

Jo Soo Won, the director of “Pinocchio,” had worked with Lee Joon through the drama “Gap Dong.” It is reported that Lee Joon gratefully accepted the director’s request to appear as a cameo and went in filming on January 11.

The stills of his cameo appearance show Lee Joon in a poker face, surrounded by many cameras and reporters. The story behind the character and his situation is yet unknown.

Meanwhile, many cameos had appeared in “Pinocchio,”including Yoon Sang Hyun, and Jung Woong In. They had both worked with the director and writer of “Pinocchio” through the drama “I Can Hear Your Voice,” which led them to appear as cameos for the drama “Pinocchio.”  Moreover, Yoon Sang Hyun had continued working with director Jo Soo Won in “Gap Dong” along with Lee Joon.

“Pinocchio” is airing two episodes on January 14, and Lee Joon is to appear on episode 19.

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Lee Jong Suk Cancels Appearance on “Pinocchio” Special of “Healing Camp”

Actor Lee Jong Suk has canceled his appearance on a special “Pinocchio” episode of SBS’ talk show “Healing Camp.”

Previously, it was reported that the drama’s main stars Lee Jong Suk, Park Shin Hye, Kim Young Kwang, and Lee Yoo Bi would be filming the special episode on January 22. However, due to delays in his schedule, Lee Jong Suk will be unable to participate in the shoot.

A representative of the star explained, “It appears that he is inevitably unable to make it. He has a prior commitment that has been scheduled before his appearance on ‘Healing Camp.’ We think it is very unfortunate that he is unable to appear on the show.”

This unexpected news is likely to affect Lee Jong Suk’s co-stars and their decision to appear on the episode. A representative of Kim Young Kwang stated, “The initial plan was to participate in the shoot together with the whole ‘Pinocchio’ team. If one or more of the members drop out, we will have to reconsider the offer.”

Meanwhile, the finale of “Pinocchio” will air on January 15.

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Priciest Tickets for Lee Jong Suk’s China Fan Meeting Sold Out in 30 Seconds

Chinese media outlet Sohu reported that on January 12, the priciest tickets for actor Lee Jong Suk’s fan meeting in Guangzhou, China sold out in just 30 seconds.

According to the organizers of the fan meeting, these tickets cost 1580CNY (approximately 255 USD) and sold out in 30 seconds on January 9 at 3 p.m. Following an announcement that those who purchased the most expensive seats would receive a special prize, the tickets sold out immediately.

Meanwhile, Lee Jong Suk, who has been the center of attention in Asia with his success through the SBS drama “Pinocchio,” will start his “2015 Asia Tour Fan Meeting” on February 7 at Guangzhou, China. From there on he will be holding several fan meetings in countries such as China, Taiwan, and Thailand

Catch Park Shin-hye’s steamy shaving scene

As the hit SBS drama “Pinocchio” draws to a close, Park Shin-hye and Lee Jong-suk are to turn up the heat with a “shaving scene” this week.

On Sunday, SBS released stills from the upcoming episodes showing Park’s Choi In-ha giving Lee Jong-suk’s character Ki Ha-myung a shave. 

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The shots show Lee sitting with his face covered in shaving foam as Park draws him closer to give him a shave.

With only three episodes remaining, fans’ interest is piqued as to whether Lee and Park’s characters -- who are connected by a dark secret from their parents’ past -- will reach a happy ending.

The final episode will be aired on Thursday, and the two episodes running up to the finale will be aired back-to-back on Wednesday. 

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Lee Jong-suk’s fan meeting tickets sell out

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The most costly tickets for South Korean actor Lee Jong-suk’s upcoming fan meeting in China sold out within 30 seconds, Chinese news outlets reported on Monday. 

The most expensive tickets, priced at around 270,000 won ($250), went on sale at 3 p.m. on Friday. 

The fan meeting will take place in Guangzhou on Feb. 7. 

The quick sellout was attributed to the special gifts offered to those who purchased the highest-priced tickets, an organizer of the event said. 

Lee’s fan meeting will start in Guangzhou and move on to major Asian cities including Taiwan and Shanghai. 

Lee is currently starring as Choi Dal-po in SBS’ hit drama “Pinocchio.”

The drama, about features rookie broadcast reporters, airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 p.m.

Seeing Stars: Lee Jong-suk shows off Lock & Lock's new tumblers

Korean actor Lee Jong-suk is featured in plastics company Lock & Lock's new "Tumbler Series" ad campaign. In promotional photos released on Monday, the "Pinocchio" star showed that coffee and tea lovers can enjoy their hot drinks in style this winter.

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Lee models for the new "Constellation Study of Love" thermos flasks, first released in China last month. 

The products portray 12 types of love represented by 12 star constellations. Consumers may purchase the galactic-themed tumblers corresponding to their birth months in a range of colors suited to both men and women.

The thermos flasks boast resilient thermal technology and are apparently 10 percent lighter than other tumblers on the market. Lee shot 12 short promotional videos for the campaign, which have already received a combined 12 million views online (leejongsuk.locknlock.com).

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The 25-year-old heartthrob currently stars as Gi Ha-myeong in the top-ranking drama series "Pinocchio," airing Wednesday and Thursday at 10 p.m. 

The new tumblers can be purchased at Lock & Lock stores or online .

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Hairstyle key to Lee Jong-suk’s romantic charms

Korean actor Lee Jong-suk, who plays Choi Dal-po in SBS drama “Pinocchio,” is one of the best examples to show the striking importance of hairstyle for men.

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In the drama’s early episodes, the actor wore a rustic and shaggy hairdo to act an unsophisticated teenager Dal-po who was brought up in the rural area. The hairstyle definitely helped to establish his innocent country boy character for the drama, yet made the heartthrob’s handsome figure unnoticeable. 

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However in the fourth episode, Lee, who became a TV reporter, shed his ugly hairdo and turned into an urban burnout in a romantic and natural hairstyle. His hairdo turned neat and sophisticated, dyed with the trendiest khaki-brown.

“To highlight the character’s intellectual and soft images in the drama, I put some variations to the classical middle part hairstyle, adding more natural taste to it,” Lee’s hair dresser explained about his changed hairdo.

“When blow-drying Lee’s hair, I crumple his hair with my hands to give a slight messy-looking texture and waves to the hair,” added the beauty stylist.

“But the waves can easily come loose and become undone, unless you have natural permed curls. So, don’t forget to put some hair styling products after you blow-dry your hair.”

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