Korean movie star Kwon Sang-woo is no stranger to self-generated scandals. But this time round he seems to have set a new record in creating cyberspace disputes.
In a recent interview with local movie magazine Premiere, Kwon offered his opinion on a wide range of topics including his recent marriage, his newborn son, former movie projects and his dreams for the future.
At the center of the dispute are Kwon's controversial remarks about his commitment to Korea, local fans and his directors. According to the full text of the interview, Kwon said he had hated living Korea since his early childhood and planned to move abroad in 10 years. Currently, he is setting up a new business to realize his "out-of-Korea" dream.
Kwon also expressed his displeasure toward director Yoo Ha, who recruited Kwon on a previous film project. But after Yoo picked another actor for his next project, Kwon said he became "displeased" and wished that Yoo's latest film, "Ssanghwajeom," would tank at the box office.
Kwon also revealed that he intentionally skipped the sound recording session for one of his film projects largely because he did not like what was going on at the production set - a highly unprofessional decision that irked many online observers.
As for "Love, So Divine," a 2004 film directed by Hur In-moo, Kwon said he felt "embarrassed" when he watched the completed film. "Frankly, our director seemed inexperienced," Kwon said.
Kwon said he would not reveal the photos of his infant son unless he got paid money comparable to the amount Brad Pitt and Angelia Jolie received. The comment sparked an uproar in internet communities for his seemingly money-oriented attitude to the privacy of his own family.
Source: insight@heraldm.com via koreaherald.co.kr
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I hope that reporters just turned Kwon Sang Woo's words around, else those remarks wouldn't do anything good for his image. Silly Kwon Sang Woo.
