[TRANS] Star Interview with Leeteuk
2005/11/06, the debut year. It's been 7 years since we debuted but we
still have the same mindset as a rookie. I debuted late as a 23years old
and I always planned to go to army after 7 years of working. We
received more love than we expected so I am able to leave with a happy
mind.
▲The hardest time?
=The time when members got involved in many incidents... I thought, 'all
that we did to get here...' and 'is everything over now?' and was
scared. But every time, members were there to protect me from the side,
so I was able to withstand it.
▲You are working hard right now. Isn't it sad leaving?
=Yes I am sad. I finally feel like I know a bit of the stage,
performing, MCing but pausing here for short time... is a bit... but
every Korean men goes. I feel that I don't have much experience in life
because I debuted in early age so I can experience it this time. I think
I will be able to understand the public better when I return.
▲Reactions of people around you?
=Everyone tell me to play like crazy, drink, etc. But when I do try to
play, (I guess checking schedule is part of work habit now), I drink
little alcohol, worrying about the schedule next day. I spend the time
quietly while working out.
▲That's not really leeteuk-like(?)
=Haha really? I'm contacting everyone who I am thankful to. Yesterday I
called a person who used to be our stylist during rookie days. I was
able to remember many memories.
▲Reactions of Sunbaes?
=Kang HoDong sunbaenim says "So sad! It will help me if you were by my
side when I return. Hyungs will do well so go and come back well." Boom
hyung said "I thought everything was over when I went to army but it
wasn't that. Hyungs will be doing well so come back~." I am very
thankful
▲Departure party?
=I had a dinner with Lee Sooman teacher already. He told me 'this is not
the end'. There is a gathering of SM family members today (22nd). I
heard this will be the first time everyone gathers. I am thankful but I
also feel that I need to do well.
▲What do you want to say to Super Junior members?
=Do as they are doing right now. I am worried about Donghae... We spent
13 years together so I worry that he will feel really empty. I hope he
doesn't.
▲What do you expect of army life?
=Where will my personality go? I think I will continue to do everything
with bright personality. I will be older than others but I will still be
friendly with them. That's me. oh, and if I have time, I want to master
a foreign language. I felt frustrated sometimes during foreign
concerts.
▲Soon you'll be Park JungSu not celebrity Leeteuk. How do you feel?
=I always felt lonely. Thinking back now, celebrity Leeteuk received
many spotlight and love but nobody took care of the 'person Park Jung
Su'. So I think that's why I felt so empty and lonely. I want to spend
the army time taking care of Park Jungsu.
▲Have you thought of after army?
=I think it will be same as now. I think I will be stronger at heart
though. One friend said "If you worked hard to gather fans till now, I
hope you will be loved like this for a long time" and I want that to
happen too. Thinking now, I want to return within 1-2weeks of returning
from army. If I could do what I want, I would do a comeback showcase on
the day of return. I hope everything is ready so you can't even feel the
gap. I will do my best to take care of myself too.
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