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(OCTOBER 2006) Showtime Japan Interview

Q:The most ground breaking in the history of Korea will be released in Japan, how do you feel now?

A: Feel very good. Hope it will move the Japanese fans, of course have the confidence of this movie succeeding it. This movie has received a lot of audience's affection, if it also has the same affection in Japan, I will be very happy. To describe what's the feeling now, it's the shaking due to nervouness, it's a very good feeling.

Q:Give a very lovely feelings, what to take note when portraying a female character?

A:In fact is I orginally a straightforward character, a very manly character. But in this movie, have to be hopfully as a neutral character. I orginally very manly, I won't dare to say what the feeling of portraying a female character but is it allow to have a little of being a neutral gender make me very doubtful, I can only observe women's delicate mannerism. For the sake of the character's image in this movie, I also look into other movies but there's no other characters that are similar, unable to observe. So I can only observe and learn about actresses' acting skills, especially the expression performance of the eyes.

Q:The training of this artistry skills very laborious?

A:The special training is in fact very laborious and the time is short. Have to gain a lot of skills in such a short time, the process of hard work is getting bigger, but won't be greedy to learn it faster, use a mindset of imitation to learn, minus my part, Gam Woo Sang shih rope-walking skills scenes are a lot more, so I feel Senior Woo Sang's parts are more laborious.

Q:In Daejung Awards records, you are the one who won most with the awards, Jun Ki himself also received the Popularity Award, how do you feel about this?

A:Very panicky, completetly unaware of what's happening. Before Daejung Awards, I had already attended other Awards Ceremonies, have the experience of receiving awards, also hope "The King and the Clown" itself will receive even more awards, only when receivng a lot of awards will feel lady luck is shining. The opposite of being happy is overpraised, overall is very happy.

Q:Receiving awards, before and after, is there any changes in reactions of surroundings and work?

A:In compare the changes that receiving the awards, the release of this movies are even greater, For example "syndrome" (unusual phenomenon) and "sensational" (stirring up characteristics), after had experienced those, after receiving the awards has no more feelings. Only hope "The King and the Clown" itself will have even more awards..if say that participating the filming of this movie, the conclusion is, has noticed the surrounding has changes, a lot of people know me and job opportunities have increased. There's a lot of movies has knocked my door and also take into good consideration about the path of my acting skills are leading to.

Q:It's going to air in Japan soon, what do you hope the Japanese audience to take note of which part in the movie?

A:This movie has no special specification partof (Please take note of here). Only hope it will stirred people's heartstrings into this movie. Please maintain a straight view while watching this movie. After finishing, will feel "It's this kind of moving feelings", and it's not from here (This part is very moving). This is a movie that is 100% that credit to the audience.

Q:Please say some words for the audience in ShowTime.

A:(In Japanese)The audience in ShowTime, first time we met, I am Lee Jun Ki. Very happy to meet all of you. This time because of attaining the Tokyo Film Festival, come to Japan, have the chance of meeting everyone. This movie is going to be aired in December, we will still meet again, this will be a terrific movie for everyone. Hope will convey that this movie with a straight point of view, if anyone can feel it, I am very happy. Very happy we will meet again. Must maintain a healthy lifestyle!

(Dec 2006) Fabulous Magazine Vol.9


In "King and the Clown", Lee Jun Ki plays Gong-gil, a talented, pretty and effeminate clown who has earned the cruel King’s unrequited love. Seeing him off stage is like being in a fantasy. However, I was shocked when he spoke in fluent Japanese, “Please give me a glass of water” because everything seems so natural and appropriate. When I complemented him for speaking fluently in Japanese, he responded quickly by nodding his head, "nan de ya nen!" (meaning Why!) "Okini" (meaning Thanks) "do tu ku de e~" (meaning Please don’t say so), speaking in Osaka slang and childlike smiles. He is shooting "Virgin Snow" a joint product between Korean and Japanese film companies. However, let’s talk about "King and the Clown" first.

Q: You have mentioned in your filming journal that "In the later part of the movie, 40% of Gong-gil’s scenes are always crying". Do you find any difficulty in crying scene? Should there be some changes in your crying face with each tearing scene carried different meanings?

A: I don’t find much difficulty in crying scenes. That’s because I just follow my emotions most of the time. It’s true that each tearing scene is different so it would be a lie if I told you those scenes have not been deliberately planned. However, I was immersed in the character emotionally so I reacted spontaneously when it come to the right moments. Sometimes, I had to calm down, reposition myself and my way of expressing when I found myself too immersed and lost focus.

Q : What do you mean by "focus"?

A: Gong-gil loves both King and Jang Seng. But, to him, the happiest moment is the carefree time he spent with Jang Seng as clowns. Relationship between Gong-gil and Jang send is both love and friendship, it is also built on the spirit of artist.

Q : Mr Kam Woo Sung acted as Jang Seng, Gong-gil’s partner. Understand that during the audition, Mr Kam found that "Lee Jun Ki is not fit for the role of Gong-gil:. Can you reconcile yourself to such comment?

A: Of cos!! Because I was determined “I must put up a good show”. But on the other hand, trying to stay confident, I try not to be affected by any comments. Anyway, I am those that will fight harder and proof to others no matter what others comment.(laugh) I will only think that I am not good if I have tried my best and yet am not satisfied with my own performance.

Q : Where does your confidence come from?

A: Being young. I have nothing else other than being young. (laugh) Of cos, there are plenty substitutes of my age, but I never think they post any threat to me.

Q : With this level of confidence and determination, is it how you pull through during filming even you were injured?

A: Ah, you meant that. I fell into the gap between steps of the staircase, had 13 stitches on my leg and bad hit on the side of my waist. I don’t mean to be stubborn in insisting to continue filming but it’s impossible to have the same feeling if filming was disrupted and resumed later. Therefore, I wanted to continue even I was badly injured, and finished it accordingly.

Q: You have been practicing Taekwondo. Could it be the reason for you being able to endure the pain?

A: Hahaha. It should be the same to everyone. Endurance and determination.

Q: What did you find tough other than injury?

A: Physical suffering is still bearable but mentally strain is more challenging. The most challenging part is to maintain the character of the role and not being affected. It’s really draining to suffer both from physically and mentality. I have ever thought of running away from the scene, even dreamt about it. But, I can’t change my mood and think of things outside the filming scene, as I would lose the feeling and need to spend more time to be back to the role. My experience is still minimum, it’s not easy to control my emotions.

Q : After all the hard work, how did you feel when you first saw the movie on the silver screen?

A: When I watched it for the first time, rather than enjoying the storyline, I felt proud and a sudden lost after releasing. I still cry even when I was watching for the 3rd time. From then on, I concentrated on those scenes without me. After the release of the DVD, I repeated and reanalyzed, “at this moment, I should have acted in this way” etc etc.

Q: How do you feel for being labeled as "A man who is prettier than Lady", indeed, you are pretty in the film.

A: Actually, I don’t feel anything anymore. As compared to then, I am more concerned about acting. Till now, I still find it unbelievable. Sometimes, I still question myself, how did I madk it. But at the same time, I am also very confident to take up the challenge to act in other roles. I do wish to try not only feminine roles like this but also masculine roles. In all, there are some many possibilities.

Q: Understand that, after seeing the movie, your father has approved u "finally becomes a real actor"?

A: My father is a technical man. Most of my family members are from science background and think that man should master a skill in order to survive. To be successful in entertainment or as an actor is always difficult, so they are worried if I can support myself. Therefore, they are against the idea. But with the help of the movie, I finally gain their approval. Even my father did not express himself but I can feel it. Also, I am full of energy after seeing the happy faces of my parents.

Q: Why would you choose to be an actor since you are born in such a family that emphasized so much in technical skills?

A: In the beginning, I planned to specialize in computer engineering but changed my mind suddenly and gave my parents a shock. However, I had made up my mind to leave home and managed to enroll in the faculty of film in university. I took up all kind of challenges. Yes, I wanted to be an actor since I was in year 2 of my high school. I went to watch stage performance [Hamlet] with my friends. It should be the moment that changed my life. I would also like to try the stage performance if I am given the chance.

Q : Height of 178cm is really perfect for stage performance, and quite close to "Hamlet" as well. But before it, I bet you would prefer to play in "Romeo and Juliet" (laughs)

A : Oh that, that’s also not a bad idea. So Aoi Miyazaki will be Juliet (laughs) (just a suggestion.. perhaps you could include the word.

Q : You are shooting "Virgin Snow" together with her, aren’t you?

A : Yes. "Virgin Snow" is a story about the encounter of Aoi, a Japanese high school girl and me, a Korean undergraduate student staying in Japan with a father who is a lecturer, growing up in a complicated family environment. The love story is just like [Romeo and Juliet]. Even the setting of this movie is not from the two families whose hatred of each other, but I have used similar feelings to act. How Aoi feels will be another issue.

Q : Are there many lines in Japanese?

A : We have only finished 15% (till end of Sep), from now one there will be more and more so I practice hard. Watashi(me), sugoku(very), ganbademasu ( working hard) (laugh)

Q : "King and the Clown" has made it big in Korean and created a pretty Gong-gil image. In order to get away from this image, do you think it is necessary to act in more modern dramas?

A : Even Korean now are crazy about it, but basically they will also forget about it in a short time. Therefore, I am not worried that I will be stuck in the image of gong-gil. In fact, I would like to try on all kind of performances. After "King and the Clown", "Fly daddy" a redo of Japanese film will also be screened. A television series will also start rolling by end of this year. No matter playing in what kind of role, an actor should let his emotions to settle and refresh in order to walk further. One will only grow by repeating this process.

There is a determined soul beneath the pretty face. We would definitely want to see more from Lee Jun Ki.

(2006) Mainichi 'The King of the Clown' Interview

Q:What did you feel was the reason as to why you were selected for the role of Gonggil?
JK: Well, according to the director, he saw in me an ability to bring anticipation and hope to him. At the same time, I seem to be quite nonchalant and fearless as even when acting opposite more experienced actors or performing dangerous stunts, I am able to solve any difficulties myself. This is how the director sees me.

Q:Nonchalant? Fearless? Is that how you live your personal life too?
JK: (Thinks for a while) Come to think of it, it does seem pretty embarrassing to say that for I certainly am quite fearless in nature. I had always had this thinking that I must always be better than others. I want to improve myself constantly; perhaps it’s because I am very competitive in nature.

Q:How did you feel when you finally got the role of Gonggil?
JK: First of all I felt very happy! It’s like I have finally won! However at the same time I felt extremely pressurised and often had many sleepless nights during the filming process.

Q:You danced and walked across the tightrope in the movie. What did you do to prepare yourself for all these?
JK: I studied 7 different types of skills in order to cope with the demands of filming. In order to ensure that I am able to at least act out my role reasonably well when filming commenced, I did not rest at all and kept practising every day for the past 2 months. It was very hectic.

Q:I heard that you are a fan of Bruce lee and Jackie Chan. Does having a background in martial arts help you in this role?
JK: I learned before aikido, Tae Kwon Do and Taekkyeon (another form of Korean martial arts). Perhaps this is the reason why I am able to learn things much faster.

Q:Is it true that the reason you took up martial arts is because Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee are both your idols?
JK: I used to think that as a guy, one cannot just know martial arts, to know the martial arts movements alone is not enough. In addition, one must also have the ability to protect one’s own family members. This is what makes a real man.

Q:Was there any danger when you had to walk across the tightrope during the filing of “The King and the Clown”?
JK: Well... as there was a huge cushion laid below, so I can do somersaults in the air with no fear of falling down. But there was once when I fell and hurt my thigh badly. At that moment I thought I was that close to not being able to have any descendants!

Q:Has Gam Woo-sung and Jeong Jin-yeong, being more experienced actors than you gave you any valuable pointers?
JK: Before filming commenced for “The King and the Clown”, I did some preparations myself and my seniors too gave me many valuable pointers on how to further improve my role, to give it more punch and substance.

Q:Being such a nonchalant and a person who doesn’t seem to fear anything, are you able to accept any criticisms from your seniors calmly?
JK: There is a difference between being nonchalant and respect for my seniors. No matter how capable I am, I cannot ignore the teachings of my seniors. I will accept all comments or criticisms that my seniors and the people I respect in my heart, for I believe that their teachings and constructive criticisms is the path for me to grow and be a much better actor.

Q:Oh yes, right from the start of this interview, I noticed that you kept looking at me in a very strange way. Whenever I caught your gaze, my heart seems to beat very fast. Are your eyes all right?
JK: I underwent laser surgery. Hence I can now see very clearly. In fact right now I too have this “see through” ability.

Q:Really? What do you want to “see through”?
JK: (Stares intently at my face)….. I only want to look at your face right now...

Q:(Trying very hard to regains composure) It does help you a lot to have such a pair of charming eyes in your acting, doesn’t it?
JK: The eyes are known as the windows to the soul, isn’t it? Hence, although I do not know if I have such a pair of attractive eyes, I do know that if I use my eyes effectively, it will improve and open up my acting skills. I feel that in this way I can add more depth to my acting, so I will continue to improve in this manner.

Q:You are presently in Kyoto filming “Virgin Snow”. Is the filming going on smoothly? (Note that this interview was conducted in September 06)
JK: No, it isn’t going smoothly at all. (Gave a grave look)

Q:(Shocked)What? It isn’t going smoothly??
JK: Hahaha, isn’t this answer what you wanted to hear from me??

Q:….. How did you get along with the lead actress Aoi Miyazaki?

JK: Are you going to ask about the rumours of us in love?


Q:Speechless…..

JK: (Laughs) Well, we got along very well during filming.

Q:At an earlier press conference, Gam Woo-sung remarked that as Lee Junki’s lips are simply to beautiful, he kept focusing on your lips and tend to forget his lines. So what is your secret to maintain your lips?
JK: Hmm, well, I will maintain my lips when I have a girlfriend. Since I do not have one at the moment, no special maintenance is needed at all right now

Q:Lastly, please recommend to the reporters here which is the MOST exciting part of “The King and the Clown”
JK: I am afraid that even if I mentioned a particular part of the movie that you should watched especially, I am sure that you all will finished watching the entire movie; it is simply not possible to pick out any particular part. (Laughs)
Anyway, this is a movie that everyone puts in their best to film and produced and I hope that everyone will enjoy this movie right up till the end.

(2006) Cinematoday Japan 'The King and the Clown' Interview



The movie, “The King and the Clown” which had swept across Korea’s box office
Will finally premiere on 9th of December 2006 across Japan’s cinemas.
Production costs were pretty modest at approximately $4.5 million dollars.
And it was the highest grossing Korean film in history with 12.3 million viewers
Until “The Host” surpassed the record in the second half of 2006

The King and the Clown is a period film set in the Chosun dynasty during the 16th century.
It tells the story of two itinerant jesters who end up performing at the court of a slightly mad king
And gets entangled into a web of jealousy and love between them.
And the actor who played the beautiful Gonggil
Is non other than Lee Junki who once acted in “Hotel Venus”
He is the one who shot to fame after the movie “The King and the Clown”.

Below is the interview conducted after Lee Junki arrives in Japan

Q: How do you feel after attending PIFF and TIFF consecutively?

JK:I feel very happy.
Regardless of whether it is PIFF or TIFF
I still feel very honored but yet very nervous
Luckily for me, there were many fans at TIFF to support and cheer me on
For if there were no fans present, I would surely be very nervous. (laughs)

Q: During TIFF, “The King and the Clown” was the first movie to be shown on screen.
As for yourself, how did you feel when you first saw this show?


JK: Well, I felt pretty shy and embarrassed. (laughs again)
Whenever I watched the show, I always have think to myself that I could have acted or performed much better in some of the scenes
However I was very lucky that there were many experienced actors and director around to help me cover up many of my flaws

Q: It is actually very difficult for historical films to gain popularity in Japan.
What is the reason you felt that led practically every household in Korea to watch “The King and the Clown”?


JK: Well, this is indeed a historical film.
However I felt that this movie is just like “The Scandal”
That reflects the present time situation
At the same time each and every of the actors who acted in “The King and the Clown” do have their own unique charm.
Most important of all, this is a movie of great substance

Q: The media constantly introduces this movie as a homosexual. What do you have to say about this?

JK: One should not make such a sweeping statement. For I feel that a good movie will be able to present its own unique charm. I wish to make use of this character Gonggil
To judge myself on my own acting skills. Naturally not everyone will view things the same as each other. But then, I am sure at least the underlying feeling is that this is a good movie.


Q: Although the character Gonggil is a male,you have managed to turn this character to a more androgynous look when acting as a feminine actor What are the problems you faced when you undertook this role?


JK: Perhaps it’s the unique small gestures and the way the females move their eyes
Also I feel that to break away from the image of Gonggil in the minds of many people
Is definitely not an easy task for me.

Q: When you took on the role as Gonggil, did you discuss about how you should go about preparing for this role, or did you take it on all by yourself?

JK: I did ask many people for their advice,
As I felt that my own acting is still not up to par, definitely no.
Hence I will consult my seniors and the producers during the meeting for their advice
And then consolidate their inputs and put it in my acting of Gonggil.

Q: If this is the case, what did you study in with regards to the females’ gestures and movements?

JK: I tried to go on to the web to search for similar movies
I also studied Hong Kong actor, Leslie Chung’s acting
In actual fact however, it is near impossible to search for a role as similar to Gonggil
Especially the eyes..
I have to study many female actresses to learn.

Q: So after acting the role of Gonggil, are there any differences when you look at women now?

JK: Well, as long it is a woman its fine for me.
Of course this isn’t what I meant exactly. (chuckles)
I can’t erase my habit of studying the feminine mannerisms of women
Previously I will feel very shy whenever I looked into a woman’s eyes
But after I had learned the art of “acting with eyes”,
The other party will always joked that I looked very “scary” (laughs again)

Q: The image of Gonggil is firmly imprinted in the minds of many people who watched the show. Thus do you also feel that this is a very effeminate character?

JK: As regardless of whether the pictures or mannerisms of Gonggil certainly looks like a woman.
There is nothing I can do about it I guess.
On the other hand,
I do feel quite happy to be able to give people such an image

Q: Will you demonstrate any female actions now and then unknowingly after the role of Gonggil?

JK: No, not at all now.
I have tried my best and had successfully
I really tried my best.
In that past half a year while I was filming “The King and the Clown”
I had to behave like a woman,
To cross my legs when I seat, exhibiting a gentle and delicate behavior,
To smile gently
Finally I managed to erase all that successfully within 2 months after the movie had finished filming

Q: What type of girls does Lee Junki like or prefer?

JK: Well, I like girls who have charisma.

Q: Is that all? You have only one condition? For her just to possess her own charisma and personality?

JK: Well, it would be a plus point if she has a cute face too. (laughs)

Q: You have kept your skin in top condition. Could you tell us what is the secret to your fantastic skin?

JK: The truth is, there isn’t any secret at all.
When I was filming Gonggil, I had to take special care of my face
But I didn’t realized that it is so troublesome
All I did is to sleep more to diminish my tiredness
Anyway I am still young. (laughs)

Q: What plans do you have for the next 10 years?

JK: I hoped that I can still continue acting
To do what I love to do
I will also find time to travel
And hope that I can live a happy and fufilling life.

Thank you very much”
“You have all worked hard”
Lee Junki spoke in fluent Japanese.
As the “The King and the Clown”
Has led Lee Junki to become one of the hottest stars in Korea,
And at the same time he had received many dramas, movies, commercials invitations
At the same time he is also involved in the filming of “Virgin Snow”
It shouldn’t be long before Lee Junki achieves success in the year 2007.


[シネマトゥデイ映画ニュース] 2006年の韓国映画界を沸かせた『王の男』の日本公開がいよいよ12月9日に迫った。低予算の時代劇映画が口コミでどんどん広まっていき、一人で何十回も見に行くマニアまで登場した『王の男』。韓国では異例のロングランで上映され、『グエムル/漢江の怪物』が登場するまでの約半年間、韓国映画史上最多の約1230万人観客動員数を保持した。朝鮮時代、宮廷芸人に成り上がった元大道芸人達、そして王と王の愛人とで繰り広げられる愛と嫉妬のドラマだ。

 この中で歌舞伎の女形を彷彿とさせる美しい芸人・コンギルを演じているのがイ・ジュンギ。「ホテルヴィーナス」で日本のスクリーンにすでに登場しているジュンギだが、韓国ではこの作品で大ブレイク。そんな彼が来日した際、話を聞くことができた。

Q:釜山国際映画祭(PIFF)、東京国際映画祭(TIFF)と、立て続けにレッドカーペットを踏んだ感想は?

とても気分がよかったです。PIFFにはもちろん、TIFFも参加してみたかった映画祭なので、光栄でした。緊張しましたけど、東京でも予想以上にたくさんのファンが来てくれたので心強かったです。たぶんあそこにファンが一人もいなかったら相当緊張したでしょうね(笑)。

Q:TIFFでは日本公開に先駆けて特別上映されましたが、『王の男』をご自身で初めて見た時の感想は?

俳優なら皆そうだと思いますけれど、恥ずかしかったです(笑)。「あーあそこでもっとうまくやってたら……」と思ったりもしましたし。先輩俳優達や監督の演出でたくさんカバーしてもらったと思っています。

Q:時代劇映画がヒットするのは日本でも難しい事です。韓国であれだけの人が映画館に足を運んだ理由は何だと思いますか?

時代劇ですが、映画『スキャンダル』と同じように、今の時代を反映しながら現代の感覚に合わせて作っている、というのも理由の一つだと思いますし、個人的には、風刺的な映画の中で、一人一人のキャラクターの魅力がうまく編みこまれていたんだと思います。もちろんストーリーもしっかりしていますし。

Q:“同性愛映画”と紹介をしているメディアも多いですが、ジュンギさんはこの映画をどんな映画だと思っていますか?

そう簡単に断定はできないですね。僕は、いい意味で「つかみどころがない魅力、つかみどころがない余韻がある映画」だと思っています。映画の中の人物を通して自分自身を見ることができる映画だと思うので、映画を見た後に残ることは人それぞれ違って、でもそれがすべて合っていると思います。

Q:コンギルは男性でありながら、芸では女性役を演じるというとても中性的な役です。演じる上で難しかった点は?

女性的なしぐさ、目つき、道化の芸として身につけなければいけない事もありましたが、一番は芝居の中で重要になってくる“コンギルという人物の存在感”をつかむのがとても難しかったです。

Q:ジュンギさんは周りに相談して役作りをするタイプですか? それとも自分の中でつきつめていくタイプですか?

たくさん人に聞くタイプですね。まだ自分の演技に対して100%の確信を持っちゃいけないと思っているので、できるかぎり、先輩俳優達や監督にアドバイスを求めて、それを自分のものにするようにしてます。

Q:女性らしいしぐさは何を参考にしましたか?

できる限りインターネットで関連した映像を探したり、映画を見たり。レスリー・チャンさんの演技も参考にしました。それでもコンギルと同じキャラクターは探すことができなかったので大変でした。あと、女性らしさを表わすのには体のしぐさがわかりやすいですが、顔の表情ならやっぱり“目”だと思うんですよね。なので女優さんの目の演技を参考にしたりしました。

Q:コンギル役を演じたことで、女性を見る目が変わりましたか?

女性なら皆いいですけどね……あ。
そういう意味じゃないんですよね(笑)?
女性のしぐさを観察してしまう癖は残ってしまってますね。あ、この人はこういうこところに繊細は部分があるんだなぁとか、わりとすぐにキャッチできるというか。あとは、以前は女性の目を見て話すことなんて恥ずかしくてできなかったんですが、(目の演技の勉強のため)目を凝視してしまってよく相手に「怖い」と言われたりしました(笑)。

Q:コンギル役のイメージが強くて、実際のジュンギさんも「女性っぽい」と思われてしまったのでは?

どんな写真を見ても、すべての行動が女性っぽく見えるみたいでね。仕方ないですよね。そういうイメージがついちゃったし、それで皆さんも喜んでくださるので。

Q:今も自分ではなくしたい女性っぽいしぐさが残っていますか?

今はないです。なくそうと努力しましたし。でも本当に大変でした。『王の男』の撮影の半年間、その状態で暮らしていましたから。例えば足を閉じて座るとか、手を繊細に動かすとか、流し目をするとか(笑)、体の力を抜くとか、そういう癖をとるのに2か月はかかったと思います。

Q:ジュンギさんが思う「魅力的な女性の3か条」は?

僕は愛嬌がある女の子が好きです.

Q:……あれ。1つでいいんですか? 愛嬌だけあればいいですかね?

顔がかわいければもっといいですね。

Q:肌がきれいですが、何かお手入れとかしてるんですか?

別に何もやってないんですよ。よく聞かれるんですけど、コンギルのイメージのおかげで前よりよく見えるだけですよ。特別なことはしてないし、そういうのは面倒だと思う方で、とにかく寝て疲れをとるタイプです。まだ若いですし(笑)。

Q:では最後に10年後の理想の自分は?

ずっと仕事ができていればいいですね。仕事をする事自体を辛いと感じていなければいいと思います。自分が好きな仕事をしながら、旅行にも行って、楽しく生きていたいですね。

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