Out of the army to promote Mandate
October 28th, 2008 // by javabeans
Jae Hee, 28, is currently serving out his army duty, but has received permission to take special leave next month, and he’s using it to promote his new movie. Supernatural flick Mandate opens on October 30, and he’ll be out to greet the press for the occasion on November 2 at the movie theater.
In Mandate: Mission from God, a ghost hunter (Jae Hee) battles an evil spirit responsible for a series of murders. Director Park Hee-joon was elated at this development, saying, “When promoting the film, we often felt the void left by Jae Hee… this feels like I’ve won a thousand battles.”
His co-star Yoo Da-in (Her, Hello My Teacher) said, “Without Jae Hee oppa with me, promoting the film alone was difficult and very burdensome. This is my first lead role, and it was a big concern, worrying how to act at the official greeting event, but now I feel relieved. I’ll have to prepare a thank-you gift.”
Jae Hee enlisted on August 4 not in the special service that entertainers often serve in, but in the army proper where he is on active duty. This special leave comes after serving his first 100 days.
Via OSEN
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Jae Hee takes a break from army life
November 2nd, 2008 // by javabeans
As previously announced, the currently enlisted Jae Hee (Delightful Girl Chun Hyang) was granted special leave from military service upon completing his first 100 days of active duty.
(His uniform reads “Lee Hyun-kyoon,” his real name; he took on the stage name of Jae Hee to be more memorable than his birth name, which is perfectly normal but perhaps rather common-sounding for an entertainer. This is just FYI, in case you were wondering what kind of last name “Jae” is — it isn’t one.)
The actor took the opportunity to make his official bow promoting his new movie, the thriller Mandate: Mission from God. The press conference took place on the afternoon of November 2 at Seoul’s Coex theater.
He revealed that while he’s been in training, he craves ramen the most, since he can’t get any where he is. Also:
“I’ve thought of my mother the most… Since I’ve come to the army, I’ve gotten a lot of handwritten letters from fans, which is great. There isn’t much to do in my off hours, so I read the fan letters, which are very comforting. I learn what’s going on outside and get news that way, and it puts my mind at ease to think that I’m not being forgotten by my fans.”
Asked for his plans for this break, he answered, “I miss seeing movies, and after I see my mother tomorrow, I plan to go see a movie with my friends.”
Regarding his new army comrades, he revealed that he gets quite a few joking (but I bet half-serious!) requests for introductions to female stars, as well as questions of which celebrities are the prettiest. He contends that he doesn’t get any special privileges as a celebrity, however, and this one-night, two-day leave is reportedly not related to his status as an entertainer.
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