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| yna@yna.co.kr 2023-01-27 10:45:25
▲ This photo shows leading actors of 'Someday or One Day' Greg Hsu, Alice Ko, and Patrick Shih during the press conference of 'Someday or One Day.' (Yonhap)
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) - "Think of this movie as a gift from us for you and enjoy it."
Actor Greg Hsu has expressed his feelings about the Korean release of the movie "Someday or One Day" at a press conference held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Seoul on Thursday.
The event was attended by leading actors Greg Hsu, Alice Ko, Patrick Shih with producer and singer of the original soundtrack Shi Shi.
All three actors have said hello in Korean before introducing themselves.
“Someday or One Day” has returned as movie after three years of the end of the drama with the same name. It is a fantasy romance about Li Zi Wei (Greg Hsu) and Huang Yu Xuan (Alice Ko) who met by chance at a milk tea shop in 2009.
The director, production crew, and leading actors are all same with drama. However, it unfolds a new story based on a different world view from the original.
"I understand that our drama has received lots of love in Korea," Alice Ko said. "I can't believe this moment because I didn't think that I would have a chance to film this work and meet again, or that the three of us would come to Korea and be here," she said, adding, "Thank you for the love and support from Korean fans."
"It's an extended story of the drama, but the movie shows a new time period and independent episode," Alice Ko explained. "I think those who haven't watched the drama will be able to enjoy the movie, and if they've watched the drama, I'd appreciate it if they could see it like they have met a good old friend.”
"We recreate the drama into movie with a new story and frame,” said Greg Hsu. "I think you can enjoy watching the characters in a new story," he introduced.
"There are some parts that are connected to the famous scenes in the drama or carefully designed, but I hope you don't focus on finding what we've hidden and watch the movie properly," Patrick Shih said, adding "And I think it would be good to watch the second and third rounds to see what are hidden in the movie.”
The drama "Someday or One Day," which aired in 2019, was very popular not only in Taiwan but also in Korea. Through this work, Greg Hsu has quickly rose to stardom by obtaining the modifier "Asia's first love."
When asked about the secret of the drama's popularity, Alice Ko cited "the power of the story."
"I loved it since I got the script. I fell in love as soon as I saw it. When I started filming, I felt that there was a charm to the story."
Greg Hsu said, "Everyone seems to be able to sympathize to the story because they all felt pure emotions throughout their adolescence and school days. And I think it's because the actress acted so well," he said, giving credit to Alice Ko.
"Since you two are so humble, I'll say it's because of me," Patrick Shih chatted.
The movie "Someday or One Day" is also a hit thanks to the popularity of the drama. In Taiwan, it recorded sales of NT$100 million (about KRW 4,074 billion) in 23 days of its release, and in China, it recorded sales of CNY 400 million (about KRW 73.168 billion) in 27 days of its release.
This is the first time the three actors have visited Korea together.
"It snowed today, so my first impression of Korea is very romantic," said Alice Ko, who visited Seoul for the first time.
Greg Hsu said, "In Korea there are many delicious things. The Korean beef was delicious.” "I arrived a day earlier yesterday and ate grilled tripe, and it was so delicious,” said Patrick Shih with a smile.
Starting with a press conference, the three will meet Korean fans through stage greetings until Saturday.
"As it is a work that we put a lot of effort into, I hope you like it," Greg Hsu said. "If it exceeds 1 million viewers in Korea, I think I can meet you again."
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Yunhee Cho.)
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