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Kim Heechul: “I act, but Suju is my eternal home”

Kim Heechul, resident oddball of boy band Super Junior, is probably more known for his singer status, but he’s done a bit of acting in multiple television series. They include the heartwarming comic family drama Bad Family, last year’s Golden Bride, and his latest project, SBS’s new I Love You Ten Million Times, which stars Ryu Jin, Lee Soo-kyung, and Jung Kyeo-woon.

“I act, but Suju is my eternal home”

“Because of the popularity, at one time I wanted to drop out of Super Junior, but now it’s an important name, one I couldn’t shake off if I tried.”

This is Kim Heechul, whose name became known through the popular idol group Super Junior. But if you take a look, his debut project was actually KBS 2TV’s 2005 Sharp 2 [반올림2], which means that the label “singer-turned-actor” is not accurate to describe him.

Therefore, Kim Heechul’s return to television in the new SBS weekend drama Love You Ten Million Times [천만번 사랑해] isn’t a deviation from his course but actually a return to his original profession. He makes his return a year and seven months after his last television role, the SBS drama Golden Bride [황금신부], which wrapped its broadcast run on February 3, 2008.

An honest confession: “At one time, I wanted to leave Super Junior”

Kim Heechul once wanted to leave Super Junior. They’re one of the mainstays of the pop industry and receive a lot of love, but he thought the group was like clothing that didn’t suit him.

“When I look back at the past several years, I was a really willful kid. I even kicked up a fuss over why I had to sing given that I debuted as an actor. It was a frequent occurrence to have to suddenly go onstage for Super Junior activities as I was shooting a drama. So I wanted to leave Super Junior. And it’s not like I’m an outstanding singer, truthfully…”

In the past few years, Kim Heechul has felt, “I want to quit being a singer and focus on acting.”

Unable to make up his mind, his relationships became estranged from the other members of Super Junior. The younger members began to look askance at their contrary hyung Heechul, and the distance grew between them.

But ah… the Super Junior members caused tears in the eyes of Kim Heechul, who describes himself as having been selfish.

“One day, I went to the practice studio after not going for a while because I was filming a drama, and the other members said, ‘Hyung, we set aside a spot for you when we practiced. You can just come in later.’ I had only thought of myself, but it gave me a heavy heart to see them looking after me. [Smiles]”

He was caught by some unknowable emotion that welled up from deep inside. Kim Heechul ran off to the restroom to shed some tears.

“The tough times have passed for Super Junior… now teamwork is best!”

That’s how Kim Heechul was moved by Super Junior’s love. That’s the moment that his wandering heart decided to make Super Junior his eternal home.

“I think the tough times have passed now. I’ve turned over a new leaf and opened my troubled heart to them frankly, and now I don’t know how I’d live without those guys. That’s why we even went on a trip recently. We all stripped naked and ran around and tore down the walls in our heart that had formed unknowingly.”

(Erm… raises eyebrow. Heh.)

He boasted, “Now the teamwork in Super Junior is the strongest in the world.” Perhaps that’s why when talking of his acting return, he also talks of his pride in the members along with his new project.

“I once wanted to leave the team to go act, but I have to be loyal to the members who treat me so well. Hahaha. Super Junior is my eternal home. I want to live happily singing with the group, acting, doing MC work, and being active in many different areas.”

Kim Heechul closed by adding, “Acting isn’t a side project, but a longtime dream for me. In the way that I showed my personality onstage as a singer, I want to show colorful acting as well.”

Via Star News

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I fear something is truly wrong with me, because I love Heechul. I do. I don't care how many times he hijacks the lips of his bandmates onstage or runs naked with them through fields of flowers while sporting pink hair...I just think he's the bee's knees.

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hahahaha i loooooooove him!
that was cute. it's not very often i see heechul just speaking frankly without trying to make everyone laugh.

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wow he's so dramatic!

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eccentric guy..

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"And it’s not like I’m an outstanding singer, truthfully…”"

XD
I remember in YSMM where he said something like his role in Super Junior *jokingly* was to help members get members on other shows. And when asked to sing his line in Don't Don, his line was the last one where he yells "SUPER JUNIORRRRRR"

But the princess is too funny, and I it would be sad if he had left Suju. As far as his acting goes, I mostly enjoy him from Bad Family. However, when he was in Nonstop (I don't think it's Nonstop, but maybe some show similar... can't remember it) was funny too.

Ah. I also want his blonde hair back -_-

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Ahh, agreed. I looooooooove it when he had blonde hair!!! So sexy!!! XD

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Aw, I've always loved Heechul the most out of all the other SuJu boys. The quirky ones are the best. ^ ^

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@biscuit rainbow romance! i always thought of it as nonstop 6, LOL. it had kim kubum too

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i love this guy, he's hilarious XD Super Junior wouldn't be the same without him either =] He's an awesome guy and has one of the most unique personalities...he can always make you laugh. It's nice seeing this side of him since usually he's always joking around. lol at the running around naked part, only he could phrase it that way XD
One of the things i love about Super Junior is their love for one another and how supportive they are to everyone...plus the music is amazing (Kyuhyun <3) XD So glad they never let Heechul go and kept supporting him no matter what.

I Love You Ten Million Times is a great drama too (and not cause I'm Heechul biased! lol). The plot is quite interesting and i love the main cast =] I'm really looking forward to see him act different kinds of characters that stray from his true personality giving him more of a range in his acting.

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When me and my friends want to bond, we also strip down naked and run together, letting our bodies meld in harmony and letting our emotions run free and the walls of friendship down.

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I love Heechul so much...

Another frank interview from him... sometimes I feel he has been misunderstood too much... He knew where his limitation, where he sometimes is self-depreciating and stuffs... But with regards to singing but in all honesty, he is really not too bad as a singer... I really enjoy listening to him sing.

And ITA w #1... I love Heechul to bits, I don't care he goes around kissing his teammates... or dance to Gee in their concerts and the many funny random things he does coz he is just awesome like that...

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He was too in-your-face when I first got to know SuJu and annoyed me a teeny bit, but now he's one of my favourites. It would've been sad had he left.

BTW, is anyone else following Dramabeans via a feedreader? I subscribe through LiveJournal and haven't gotten any updates since a couple of days. Anyone else experiencing the same?

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Gosh, he is so honest in this interview. Normally he jokes around and try to make things much funnier... ^^ This is his serious side...

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"When me and my friends want to bond, we also strip down naked and run together, letting our bodies meld in harmony and letting our emotions run free and the walls of friendship down."

mishane:

my boyfriend and I are the same way

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haha this made me laugh soo much

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LOL at the stripping naked part. But I seriously love Heechul and it would break my heart if he'll leave SuJu, good thing he didn't. Thanks for the translation!

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"We all stripped naked and ran around and tore down the walls in our heart that had formed unknowingly.”

LOL oh~ heenim<3

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We posted this with credits at http://heecat.com
Thank you ^_^

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undoubtedly heechul style of saying things. ;)

he's not my favorite in suju, but he sure gets my attention.

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Oh, I love the guy ! Thanks, javabeans, for translating and posting up the interview. Truthfully, I never expected to see a Hee Chul interview at dramabeans. So, this is really a pleasant surprise ! Thanks !

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Hey I love this guy from Golden Bride, He was SUPER CUTE and a above decent actor!!! Him and Eunsoo[dont know her real name] from slingshot were the cutest couple!!1 I didn't even know he was a singer ever since i found I been watching Super Juniors videos like crazy to catch a glimpse of him...Oh WOW I sound stalkerish!!! Oh WELL if he was in the same country I might Hahha

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I love him so much. I'm glad he didn't decide to leave SuJu, I would have been devastated. (LOL at his honesty in admitting he's not a very good singer XD.) I want to see him act more, though, and in a lead role! He has impressed me in every role he's taken so far.

Thanks for the translations! :)

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Hahahaaha! heenim..that y i love them (SUper Junior guyz) so honest and always funny especially heenim.. he never fails to cracks me up...
but the "Now the teamwork in Super Junior is the strongest in the world." really so true..despite all the criticism they encounter still they stand up gracefully and succesfully in the end!

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After the Kim Bum fiasco going on for the last few months, it seems like a bunch of Suju didn't really want to be there (-made- to sing... =/), they're a bit unstable as a group like that, but they're perfect together, the way they are. Now they've stopped promotions, I wish Heenim all the best with his acting career. Suju<3

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hahas it's the first time heechul speaks so frankly and seriously without making anyone laugh. i wouldn't want him to leave suju either cos he's my fave :D

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One of my favorite member of Super Junior ( the other is, of course, Siwon :P ).
He's hilarious, and princessy, I always have a good laugh whenever he's on variety shows.

He's not the best singer in Super Junior - but hey without him, Super Junior definitely won't be the same!

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Yeah I remember Heechul saying in SuJu there are people in charge of singing, people in charge of dancing, and he's the one in charge of PR as well as face value LOL It is true since when SuJu was just starting he was making the variety show rounds to increase the group's popularity as well as get his other members known. I think he and Leeteuk are the variety show kings among the group.

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A very honest interview. I'm a fan of super junior but truthfully, I've been POed at Heechul and Kibum for their lack of participation in the group. I haven't really been following them closely but I did feel the empty spots they left behind during their sorry sorry and it's you promotions. im glad to know what has been going through his mind during these times. if that was me walking into the practice room and one of the members said that to me, I would've broke down and cried too. it's like they're saying yeah you're going through a tough time right now but if you ever want to come back, we'll always have a spot for you.

As for the actor Heechul, I would like to see him take on more challenging roles and develop his acting. So far, his acting does not convince me and I feel he's always playing the same character. I think if he were to play someone completely different from how people have perceived him (eccentric, narcissist, strange, random) it would bring it to another level.

Heechul, fighting!

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I'm glad that Heechul spoke out about it. I'm just waiting on Kibum's comment.

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I
FRIGGING
LOVE
KIM HEECHUL

OPPPAAAAAA HWAITINGGGGG!!!!!!!

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Its n0t wr0ng i ch0se Heechul b4..n0w,i really l0ve him.. :-D

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h! i like your smile

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simply heechul! great decision of not leaving SuJu!

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An honest confession: “At one time, I wanted to leave Super Junior” - who won't? they must have several hard times. but even if they're break up, i'll still love them. they're my very first kpop crush. :)

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oppa :)

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It's 2015 and I'm reading this. I just love Super junior boys. I am super impressed with how they got through everything.

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and it's 2017 and I'm reading this ;)

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