[22.11.2023] Part 2 - The moment when Han Sohee just simply exists quietly

 

 

Sohee really opened up in the second part of the Q&A, sharing about her childhood friends, the books she's been into lately, her thoughts on honesty, navigating emotions and dealing with anxiety 🤓 The entire interview was amazing! It shows Sohee's deep understanding of her mind, self and how she manages her feelings. Just as we expected! She is a brilliant girl! I found it impressive how she explains everything in a way that's both relatable and encouraging 🥹🥰💛

I am sure that this interview is a treasure to Sosamo as it gives us a glimpse into Sohee's personal feelings and her thought process, helping us understand her a little better.

Also, how I wish we could all personally thank Reporter Park Se-hoi. He is doing an excellent job of connecting with Sohee, creating an atmosphere that feels like a genuine conversation between two people rather than a formal interview 🫡👏🏻

 

 

𝟬𝟭.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: While watching the soundtrack #1 released last year, I had such thoughts. I wondered, 'What would it feel like to be the childhood friend of the natural person Han Sohee?' I think it would be fun if it were shot as a fake documentary.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: I also like the fake documentary format. Usually, fake documents are often used in the horror genre.

𝟬𝟮.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: Maybe you could try to create it in a format with interviews, like in 'The Office.' By the way, do you have any childhood friends or friends from middle or high school that you keep in touch with?

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Many

 

𝟎𝟑.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: How do those friends see Sohee, who has become a star? If it were me, I think I would be amazed every day.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Just... see me as I am. So, that's why we can still be friends. I have friends from middle school and high school, and they are the ones who worry about me. They don't brag about knowing me somewhere, they just see me as the Sohee from back then.

𝟬𝟰.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: Such relationships are truly precious, aren't they?

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Yes, they are.

 

𝟬𝟱.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: It seems that the more of such relationships one has, the stronger a person becomes. I had that thought while reading Sohee's blog.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Me? I'm completely Couque d'Asse, you know? (laughs)

T/N: Sohee talked about "Couque d'Asse," a snack known for being delicate and easily breakable. In Korea, individuals who are soft-hearted and easily get hurt are humorously liked to Couque d'Asse snacks because they are as delicate as the treat.

 

𝟬𝟲.
𝗣𝗦𝗛 : Ah... so you are like Couque d'Asse. (laughs)

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Having such friends is also because of the way I treated them. I treat them without hesitation. Whether going for drinks or hanging out, I don't hide anything. It's okay if people recognize us. Hanging out with friends is not breaking any laws, so it's nice when people recognize it. It seems like my friends also feel proud when people recognize me.

 

𝟬𝟳.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: Looking at old photos of Sohee drinking with friends and being slightly tipsy, there's something... I felt the honest warmth I felt in Hwang Jung-min, Jo Seung-woo, and Ji Jin-hee's guesthouse pictures.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Ah, (laughs) that's a bit different. Those people are famous.

*Check this out if you want to know what the reporter means by the similarity of Sohee and friends with the friendship of the trio mentioned:

 

https://t.co/cVtwgGgIOZ

 

 

𝟬𝟴.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: (laughs) Well, that's about the genuine honesty... It was even in a previous interview title. It was a title written by a reporter, but it said, 'Han Sohee, more important than beauty is honesty.' Isn't that a crucial attitude in life?

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Rather than saying it's important, isn't it more like something natural? Instead, it's about asking questions like, 'Why shouldn't I be honest?' and 'Why should I pretend?' I've concluded that I don't need to do that at all.

 

𝟬𝟵.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: In another interview, you also mentioned something like that. You said, 'It's a profession where you really have to look in the mirror a lot, but you try not to look in the mirror.' That also has a similar meaning, right?

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: It means this: Our profession requires us to look in the mirror often to know which angles make our faces look pretty. It's easy to develop a habit of only showing the side of myself that I want to display when shooting dramas or movies. When filming 'My Name,' I started the habit of not looking in the mirror to avoid being constrained by angles.

 

𝟭𝟬.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: It seems to align with what we talked about earlier, the attitude of an honest life.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Exactly. In a work, I have to become the 'character'. Trying to show the pretty side of Han Sohee feels a bit off in the context of the story. Living the character's life means not focusing on what's beautiful or not for a while and blocking out all elements outside the work. Of course, it doesn't need to be like that all the time. In a photoshoot like today, showing my most attractive side aligns with the purpose of the shoot.

 

𝟭𝟭.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: It seems like you also read a lot of books.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Lately, I've been intrigued by the question 'What are emotions?' The most recent book I read is 'Mourning Diary.'  

After the author's mother passed away, this book compiles memories of his time with her, recorded over the course of more than a year, like a diary. Reading this book, you can deeply feel the author's emotions. Just because you lose a loved one doesn't mean a person collapses in an instant. They go on with their daily life.  

Then, he receives a letter from a friend who lives across the river, saying, 'I saw your mother the day before she passed away, and she was wearing an ashy-colored outfit.' With that one sentence, he breaks down, accepting his mother's death. 

While reading, I thought about the 'time to accept emotions.' The time we acknowledge feelings of sadness or depression can be frighteningly long. So, just because we say we're okay after experiencing something, it doesn't mean we'll be okay 2-3 years later. Therefore, shouldn't we always question our emotions?

 

 

 

𝟭𝟮.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: The words you just said are really cool. Examining one's own emotional state in detail is a necessary attitude for learning and it is also an attitude that is essential not just for actors, but for everyone.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: That's right. You need to practice frequently objectifying yourself, especially your emotions.

 

𝟭𝟯.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: I've heard of such things. For example, writing down how long it takes for me to open my eyes and step out of bed after waking up in the morning. When my mood is low, those times tend to be longer.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: That could work too. Like, noting how many times I made eye contact and laughed with people today, or how the day went, what kind of feelings I had, what was the atmosphere like and how many forced actions I took today. 

Reflecting on these things can be a significant help in living. When you're busy, you may not even realize that your heart is getting tired.

 

𝟭𝟰.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: I was moved just now.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: The human body is surprisingly more scientific than one might think.

𝟭𝟱.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: That's right. When the body is physically exhausted, the mind is truly exhausted.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: It's really tough. (laughs) I can't stay up late at night.

 

𝟭𝟲.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: Why is reading or watching movies important for actors?

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: There is a saying, "Sadness is the saddest when holding back tears, and laughter is the funniest when holding back laughter." 

However, there are people who laugh when they are sad and feel sadness when they are happy. Not all sadness is the same, and not all joy is the same. We have to express delicate sadness and subtle joy that cannot be expressed in words. 

For me, reading books and watching screens is like preparing paints for painting emotions. Drawing a picture with 10 paints and drawing with 100 paints are naturally different. I really want to prepare about a thousand paints, tightly packed. (laughs)

 

𝟭𝟳.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: Earlier, you mentioned exploring emotions. Does that include anxiety as well?

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: Why? Reporter, are you anxious?

𝟭𝟴.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: Yes. I am anxious sometimes.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: I've been reading a very thick book called 'The Book of Disquiet' for quite a while. 

There's a quote in the book that left a deep impression. It says that the emotion everyone feels for 24 hours, except when asleep, is anxiety. However, we can forget about anxiety by simply sleeping, exercising, or engaging in simple tasks. 

This anxiety is like very thin paper. So, we need to diligently clear today's anxiety today and tomorrow's anxiety tomorrow so that it doesn't accumulate in our hearts anymore.

 

 

𝟭𝟵.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: How do you clear it?

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: By any chance, have you seen the documentary 'Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present' (2011)? 

In it, there are scenes where she does nothing and just stays still. I consider that practice the best training for humans to get rid of anxiety. Marina Abramovic brings about 30 people to her house, almost doesn't let them eat, closes their eyes, and trains them to stay still in the forest. 

What I'm doing at home these days is exactly that. Just staying still. Without thinking anything, just stay, whether it's for 5 minutes or 10 minutes. 

Like you, I am vulnerable to anxiety. However, you can't live your whole life in a vulnerable state. Surely, if we understand how the human brain works, we can change its operation. So, I'm studying. I'm trying to fix myself so that I'm not vulnerable to anxiety.

 

 

𝟮𝟬.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: I was moved again. The mindset of studying to improve oneself is so healthy and admirable.

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: I've made a lot of attempts to get to this point. Leaving just because I dislike something doesn't change anything. In the end, a person has to know how to stand alone.

 

𝟮𝟭.
𝗣𝗦𝗛: This is the last question. What kind of actor do you want to be remembered as?

𝗦𝗢𝗛𝗘𝗘: An irreplaceable actor. Absolutely irreplaceable actor.

 

 

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