Fashion magazine Harper’s BAZAAR Korea has released the cover of its April issue featuring South Korean actress Jeon Ji-hyun and Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min.
When asked in the interview about how she balances herself and her identity as an actress, Jeon Ji-hyun replied, “There is a noticeable difference between the times when I am working and when I am not, as an actress. But in my heart, the switch of being an actress is always on. Whenever I experience certain moments in my life, I question myself, ‘Oh, what are these feelings,’ and then naturally connect with acting. I think my work is more like someone else choosing me than me choosing myself, so I can’t turn the switch off.”
To the question, “You once said that you were going to be an actor for the rest of your life and that you wouldn’t let your past or future dictate your future. Do you still hold the thought after all these years?” she answered, “I do, and that’s why I want to showcase the best of who I am today rather than dwell on the past and future.”
When asked about her most typical day, she replied, “It’s all about working out, meeting up with friends, eating something good, having dinner at home with my family, and ending the day by streaming some of my favorite programs on OTT platforms before going to bed.”
An interview with Son Heung-min took place after the photo shoot. Son was asked if there was ever a moment when he felt like soccer was like a terrible unrequited love. “I don’t really think so. I thought about this question deeply and realized that I always cry and laugh because of soccer. Our love is reciprocal (laugh). While doing something else in the house, I end up watching soccer videos. Even when I’m driving, my eyes naturally fall on kids playing soccer on the street. Conversations with family also drift into things about soccer in the end. I feel like every single private moment of my life is connected to soccer,” he said.
When asked if his previous statement, ‘I won’t do anything related to football when I retire’ still holds true, he replied, “Yes, I don’t think it will ever change. I promised myself and made up my mind to do this. I love soccer, I love it, but I don’t think I can teach others, and I prefer the moment when I kick the ball myself. Of course, I’ll stay close to soccer, but as a soccer fan (laughs).”
About his present dreams, he said, “I, as a soccer player, have a huge desire in my career. It hasn’t come to the surface. I want to win every game, to win championships, and to lift trophies. I want to be a player who can give back as much love as I have received, and most of all, I want to continue being a happy soccer player, just as I am now.”
