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TOPIC :To Seoul and back…
So I’m back from my whirlwind trip to Seoul, South Korea. 10 days, 10 hrs on the road shooting everyday, lots of spicy Korean food and lots of laughter = 6 episodes of a drama/travelogue entitled ‘Love in Seoul’. It’ll premiere on 8TV, 4th October 2009 at 9:30pm so do stay tuned for it.
Overall, although it was tiring, I really got to experience Seoul like no other and shooting with Nicholas Teo (Zhang Dong Liang) was initially intimidating because he’s an experienced actor and such a pro (most of his takes are 1 takes!), but he was really patient and helped coach me through some lines and truth be told, beyond the idol persona, he was a real clown at heart, so it really helped me overlook the fact that he is a superstar and has fans all over Asia (who recognized him while we were shooting on the streets of Seoul!) Hopefully, the end product will turn out alright! Enough said… here are pictures from Seoul!!
My ‘home’ in Seoul. We were placed in Vabien Suites II in the city and I’d highly recommend it to those of you planning to go to Seoul. The rooms are clean (albeit a little small), it has all the amenities (fridge, safe, kitchenette, microwave oven, washing machine/dryer!!) and there’s a 7-11 on the Ground Floor of the hotel building. There’s nothing much around this area though because it is in the central business district but the Seodaemun subway station is just across the street so traveling around is very convenient.
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The view from my room window'
Nic and I with my character, Yuna’s bicycle. This was my 1st scene for the shoot張棟樑香港歌迷會!\8a6g.V.h7M"g,[4^0A,w
Here are some more pictures from ‘Behind the Scenes’
Near Ewha Women’s University - lots of shopping to do around this area4k8j7a0b*U0H'q7A
Outside Samtoh Gallery - where my character works. Notice my feathered headband? I bought it for RM40!! And I bought 2! So I just spent RM80 on 2 headbands!! It was an impulse buy but I love it!!張棟樑香港歌迷會&[!L'K%t3V$D'U7O9t
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They even brought in a Korean model to play my supposed ‘boyfriend’. Yes, typical drama plot - Love Triangle!
Experiencing the dawn of a new day by Hangang River. This was at 5am in the morning.張棟樑香港歌迷會5\;h"?.c7J6|,["?
Taking a break in between takes. It was cold and we were sleepy'B O*d&e$t&t
Nic striking a pose.張棟樑香港歌迷會+N7~.p#z9{
With Nicholas’ people (his hairstylist, his makeup artist, his manager and his sister) and Kak Ayu, our producer (in pink hoodie) after our early morning shoot.
Tom, Nic’s hairstylist from Taiwan, helping me look ‘kawaii’ for a scene
While we were in Korea, Nic’s manager managed to organize a ‘Meet the Fans’ session for him and his Korean fans. We all went together after a long day of shoot to show our support and also to cover the event for 8 E-News.張棟樑香港歌迷會-m$Q#S
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l0G)M#w'I;S/~In fact, he didn’t need our support because over 30 fans showed up, some who don’t even speak Mandarin! He was totally surprised by the turnout and not only did they have his albums and knew how to sing his songs, they’ve watched all of his drama series! Not bad for a boy from Kuching, I’d say! His Korean Fan Club’s President, who spoke perfect Mandarin, was asked to make a cameo in ‘Love in Seoul’ as well. Watch out for her in the final episode - the girl pushing the bike2i2F(X$Z4Q2s+T
With the entire cast and crew of ‘Love in Seoul’. Having our final Bibimbap before leaving Seoul. Clockwise from left: Fong - Makeup artist, Nic - the hero, me, Sook Teng - Nic’s manager, Bryan - our guide/translator, Ai Xin - Nic’s sister, Chong - DOP, Bak - Director, Lucent - Asst Director, Kak Ayu - Producer. Missing: Tom-Hairstylist who flew back to Taiwan on an earlier flight.
So, remember to keep an eye out for ‘Love in Seoul’ slated to go on air Sunday, 4th October 2009, 9:30pm on 8TV. For now, I think I’ll stay away from Korean food for a while. hehehe…
FROM : Belina's Daily Dreams張棟樑香港歌迷會4P.H0r%V/?
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