Edited by ladygempak at 8-7-2016 04:10 PM
[Interview] 160624 Kim Jong Kook's interview with 网易娱乐 (NetEase Entertainment)
[Translation]
At the backstage of the Press Conference of ‘The Players’, once we saw Kim Jong Kook, we can immediately feel the “affinity” that the fans have been emphasizing, and adding on his strong build, no wonder he has a huge fandom in China. Being someone who exercises a lot, Kim Jong Kook expressed that basketball is not his forte, but because ‘The Players’ invited the basketball legend Kobe, he did not hesitate to accept the offer.
After participating in a lot of Korean variety shows, how does Kim Jong Kook think of the difference in China and Korean variety shows? He expressed that the difference is actually a lot lesser now, “If there is (any difference), it will be that the main focus is on entertainment in Korea, but in China, they show more of human beauty and parts that are touching. Last time in Korea they used to have them too, but it is lesser now”
Looking at how fit Kim Jong Kook’s body is, it is hard to imagine, that he debuted as a group, and singing ballads are his forte. The song ‘Loveable’ used to dominate big music charts, and in the year 2005 he swept almost all champions in the year-end music awards ceremonies. And last in September, he had his 20th debut anniversary. However, Kim Jong Kook who debuted as a singer has not been releasing (solo) albums for a few years already, to a lot of younger fans, he is known as the “Capable Man” in the show but to those older fans who chase after him for 20 years, Kim Jong Kook is a singer first, then a variety host. Kim Jong Kook who was being interviewed mentioned that he will put in more time to music which is his prior line of work, and when asked when we can hear about his new album, Kim Jong Kook said that his Chinese album is being prepared, “I am currently preparing my Chinese album, and also preparing music related work in Korea, everyone can look forward to it. And also, I have collaborated with many famous people in the Chinese music industry for my Chinese album.
[Interview]
NetEase Entertainment：Why did you want to join ‘The Players’?
Kim Jong Kook: The biggest reason will be Kobe, everyone knows I love exercising, but while exercising I did not play basketball a lot, but I feel excited to play basketball with Kobe, and I find it meaningful too.
NetEase Entertainment：You have already filmed an episode with Kobe, how did you feel?
Kim Jong Kook：Kobe is very friendly，everyone is communicating like old friends.
NetEase Entertainment：You have participated in a lot of Chinese-Korean variety shows, can you talk about their differences?
Kim Jong Kook：The difference is actually a lot lesser now. If there is (any difference), it will be that the main focus is on entertainment in Korea, but in China, they show more of human beauty and parts that are touching. Last time in Korea they used to have them too, but it is lesser now.
NetEase Entertainment：The variety show you have participated in focuses on games, will you plan to participate in any other types of shows? Like music? Or food?
Kim Jong Kook：I am in the midst of preparing show in Korea, everyone can see me soon. There are some food related shows in China that have offered me, but I am still looking into them. Actually there are parts in Korea’s Running Man that involves food too.
NetEase Entertainment: Everyone knows you are very conscious about food. Normally, will you cook at home on your own?
Kim Jong Kook: Personally, I do not like to eat food that have a lot of seasonings, I like them light, as for cooking, personally I like simple food, I am most good at chicken breast milkshake.
NetEase Entertainment:：Talking about your fans, fans who are older like the singer Kim Jong Kook more, whereas for the younger fans like the Capable Man Kim Jong Kook more, how do you feel about this difference?
Kim Jong Kook: As I appear on a lot of variety shows, fans like to call me as the Capable Man, but I need to be as the singer for a longer period of time, so this year I will put in more effort on the singer side of me.
NetEase Entertainment: So can we expect a new album already?
Kim Jon Kook: I am currently preparing my Chinese album, and also preparing music related work in Korea, everyone can look forward to it. And also, I have collaborated with many famous people in the Chinese music industry for my Chinese album.
NetEase Entertainment：In reality, Kim Jong Kook is someone who is strong on the outside but soft in the inside, in relationships are you the gentle type of partner?
Kim Jong Kook: I felt that towards girls, men need to treat them gently.
NetEase Entertainment: What do you think is the biggest difference in Chinese and Korean girls?
Kim Jong Kook: No matter where girls are, there is not much of a difference. I felt that the girls in both countries are very beautiful, so there is not much of a difference.
NetEase Entertainment: What type of girls do you like?
Kim Jong Kook: When I was younger, I look at appearance, but now I felt that personality is more important, if I am considering a marriage partner, I will have to see if she will become a good mother or not.
NetEase Entertainment: In reality, do you have any hobbies?
Kim Jong Kook: For me, the best way to relax is exercise, when I am free I will exercise, and after that I will eat some healthy food.
NetEase Entertainment: So being someone who exercises a lot, please give some tips to our readers.
Kim Jong Kook: The purpose of exercising and body building is not because of appearance, but is a change of mentality, to exercise to be healthy, so in this way you can persevere for a longer period of time. And diet is also very important.
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