Brian heads for Hollywood
by javabeans
Another day, another Korean entertainer making a Hollywood debut.
Half of ballad duo Fly To the Sky, 28-year-old singer Brian, has announced his foray into the Western market. He’d begun negotiations to make his Hollywood debut last year, and has now confirmed his first project, which coincidentally is also his first movie role. (Lot of eggs in one basket, eh? At least we know his English won’t be a problem.)
In a recent interview, Brian said, “I’ll be starting filming in June in Louisiana for a Hollywood action comedy. We’ll be shooting in both the States and Canada.”
He explained that he couldn’t elaborate on the project because it’s still in development. However, he did share that his role will be different from what people have seen of him thus far: “In Korea, on television shows I’ve had a playful, pretty-boy image, but for my Hollywood debut, I’ll be playing a strong, masculine character.”
Brian is currently rehearsing for the role. In other news, Fly To the Sky recently released “Decennium,” their 10th-anniversary album. It was announced that afterwards, Brian and Hwanhee will focus on their solo careers, but they were quick to assure people, “This doesn’t mean we’re breaking up the group, so I hope people don’t misunderstand.” Although this will be the last official FTTS album, they plan to reunite on single albums, concerts, and other projects.
Via Kuki News, and Kuki News again
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1 Sue
February 16, 2009 at 8:17 AM
last official ftts album? that sounds like breaking up to me..
but brian totally looks like an american movie star to me! haha
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2 fizzle
February 16, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Aww. One of the few kpop singers I actually like. He has such a cool personality. I guess I have a thing for English-speaking Asian celebrities.
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3 m
February 16, 2009 at 9:56 AM
a strong masculine character? errrr...
well, debuts come and go, especially in the fickle entertainment world.
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4 Alvina
February 16, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Brian...really?
Now, I won't be surprised to hear if another english speaking celeb is going to make their Hollywood debut.
*hopes for Epik High's US debut*
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5 bd
February 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Interesting, considering that he doesn't really fit the "pretty-boy" or "strong, masculine" image.
He, however, does fit the ribald and a bit goof image via his personality on variety shows.
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6 charitee
February 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM
last official album? that's just sad news to me. on the up side though, their new album is really good.
brian's u.s. debut? hmmm, like you said, at least english won't be an issue. also, hollywood seems to be a lot more open to asians [especially korean americans] these days as compared to past years. i'm not saying that hollywood is SUPER asian friendly, but it's getting a little bit better.
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7 jO jO
February 16, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Brian, is a talented singer and I think he will do okay in the acting field. I wish him the best. We will be supporting him here in the states. Go Brian!
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8 Infiniti512
February 16, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I wish him luck. I hope that he and other Korean stars can make a dent in the US markets.
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9 bluelime
February 16, 2009 at 1:47 PM
i'm looking forward to his hollywood debut and wish him success. : )
but that also means the wait for his second solo album just got longer. i can't wait til' he releases his second solo album. brian has such an amazing voice! it would be really nice if he could release an english album too. : )
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10 nycgrl
February 16, 2009 at 7:33 PM
love Brian. I'm an old FTTS fan. Even though I'm not as rabid as I used to be I still root for him whenever I hear about his career moves. Also I'm originally a jersey girl though I am now a NYC girl!
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11 anti
February 16, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Brian should do well in the American market. Wishing him (and Hwanhee!) all the best in their solo pursuits!
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12 Reese
February 16, 2009 at 8:36 PM
good luck Brian..... hope to see your movie soon.
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13 Jes-tah!
February 16, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Yesss! I love Brian, and I totally think he'd do well in a romantic comedy :D woop woop! I'm excited. I hope the movie goes through!!
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14 belleza
February 17, 2009 at 12:42 AM
"In Korea, on television shows I’ve had a playful, pretty-boy image, but for my Hollywood debut, I’ll be playing a strong, masculine character.”
This just in: Brian Joo to start in Clint Eastwood's
"Gran Torino 2: Make My Kimchi", a story about a Korean American veteran, Korean gangsters, and one memorable shootout at Cassell's in K-Town. Soundtrack by Kyle Eastwood with spoken word by "The Brian."
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15 invisibelle
February 17, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Teehee, finally I have a good excuse to post well wishes on Brian's facebook wall. :D
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16 Alvina
February 17, 2009 at 5:44 PM
@belleza XD
you just made my day... the fact that I could actually ~picture that~ considering the state of cinema in this day and age was slightly sad.
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17 Vivianaaaa
February 17, 2009 at 6:03 PM
brian rocksss, i wish him the best =]
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18 marcel
February 17, 2009 at 8:18 PM
that was hilarious belleza & yes alvina not too far off from reality for film these days...
i love brian to death...i'll watch the movie no matter how silly or wretched it may turn out to be...
or better yet...i'll convince my brother to cast him on one of his films...so i can meet the brian up close & personal :D
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