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"Switch" [OST Part2] - Lee Hong Ki - Raise Me Up

 

 

 

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[Video] BTS - Jang Geun Suk X Han Yeri "Switch / Running cam / SBS catch "

They are so cute, all of them. 

 

 

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[News] "Real men's friendship" ... 'Switch' played by Jang Geun Suk x Cho Hee Bong.capture shoulder on the stairs

 

http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000641797

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[News] "Switch" Jang Keun Suk's performance gives a strong impact!

 

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[News] Jang Geun Suk Reveals That His “Switch” Body Double Was A “Produce 101 Season 2” Contestant
Jang Geun Suk is playing two characters in the SBS hit drama “Switch,” and he revealed that the person who’s been helping him as his body double was a contestant on “Produce 101 Season 2”!

At a press conference on April 25 for the drama, Jang Geun Suk talked about how he’s able to act as both his characters in the same scene because he performs with an actor who serves as his body double.

 

“His face hasn’t appeared even once in the show itself,” said Jang Geun Suk. “But every day on set he talks with me about acting, and has never once put in less than a full effort.” He said that his body double was the fellow actor in “Switch” that he’s the most grateful for.

 

Jang Geun Suk said, “He’s someone who appeared on ‘Produce 101.’ So I feel a greater affection for him.” Jang Geun Suk was the host of the first season of “Produce 101” in 2016, with the male season in 2017 hosted by BoA.

A source from “Switch” has since shared that Jang Geun Suk’s body double on the show is the “Produce 101 Season 2” contestant Jung Hyo Joon. His agency is YGKPlus, and he’s currently working as a model and actor. Prior to working on “Switch,” he also appeared in the KBS2 drama “Greatest One-Shot.”

 

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[News] ‘Switch’ Jang Keun Suk “Fans like that I have no kiss scene”
‘Switch’ Jang Keun Suk expressed his opinion about the drama with no romance.

25th April at SBS office building in Mokdong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, in a conference room on the 13th floor a press conference for the Wednesday/Thursday drama ‘Switch – Change the World’ was held. Actor Jang Keun Suk and actress Han Ye Ri were present.

 

Executive producer Lee Yong Suk said that day: “I asked the production team to aim for the characteristics of the drama genre rather than make a sloppy melodrama. Those who start watching Switch will like it until the end, and also the response from abroad is great. Our goal is to keep the same quality to the end.»

 

In this regard Jang Keun Suk said: “I’m more than a halfway through drama, is it without a kiss scene? I think fans like that I have no kiss scene”, and made everyone laugh.

Switch is a drama about a swindler Sa Do Chan who sweeps bigger crooks while he impersonates prosecutor Baek Joon Soo. It broadcasts every week on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 p.m.

Original source: http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000847680
English translation: Zoe from ECI

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Watch: Cast Of “Switch” Displays Perfect Teamwork In Behind-The-Scenes Video
On April 25, SBS’s “Switch” released a new making video of the cast filming the drama.

The clip starts with a crew member handing Jang Geun Suk a bag of rice puffs as a prop for the next scene. While munching on the snack, Jang Geun Suk commented to his co-star Han Ye Ri, “It’s been a while since I ate one and it’s yummy.”

He added, “These are carbs,” and Han Ye Ri assured him that it’s only a little bit of rice. He continued to snack on the rice puffs in between takes and the actors successfully incorporated them into their scene.

 

 

On a different set, Jo Hee Bong, Shin Do Hyun, and Ahn Seung Hwan prepared to film their scene with Jang Geun Suk. They joked about the director’s lack of reactions and burst into laughter while filming due to Jo Hee Bong’s mistake.

Before shooting the next scene, Jang Geun Suk showed them an idea of how to film the scene. Pretending to be Shin Do Hyun, he hugged Ahn Seung Hwan who was standing in as Jang Geun Suk’s character. He then turned to Jo Hee Bong and asked him to pry him off as he fought to let go of the embrace.

 

When the cameras started rolling, the four actors perfectly reenacted what they had just practiced, and Shin Do Hyun improvised more by holding onto Jang Geun Suk’s leg.

Shin Do Hyun and Ahn Seung Hwan then had fun playing an arcade game on set. As filming resumed, the trio showed off their teamwork by adding adlibs to perfect their scene.

“Switch” airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 p.m

https://www.soompi.com/2018/04/26/watch-cast-switch-displays-perfect-teamwork-behind-scenes-video/

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[ENG-SUB] Celebrities Hope for Successful Summit, Jang Keun Suk

 

 

 

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Jang Keun Suk come to SBS ‘Switch’ Press conference_20180425

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[SBS Star] Actor Jang Keun Suk turned on the most surprising switch from his latest drama

On April 25, SBS' drama 'SWITCH' featured an episode in which Jang Keun Suk's characters, a con artist named Sa Do-chan and a righteous prosecutor called Baek Jun-su, collaborated to deceive the villain Keum Tae-woong.

From the previous episode,Baek Jun-suk went to see Keum Tae-woong, and the drama seemd to draw Paik Jun-su's sudden betrayal of his companions Sa Do-chan and Oh Ha-ra.

Yet the plot of 'SWITCH' had various twists over twists.

 

 

Unlike Sa Do-chan's warning to take away the Winter Egg owned by Keum Tae-woong, he instead publicized the Terracotta Warriors smuggled by the director of Prosecutor's Office Jeong Do-young.Jung Do-young, who was not aware of Sa Do-chan's plan, gathered reporters at his house.

 

Sa Do-chan, however, made a fire in storage, and the reporters soon realized that Jung Do-young hid the Terracotta Warriors at his house.Sa Do-chan's unexpected plan not only startled Keum Tae-woong but also took Jeong Do-young down from his position.Jung Do-young was put under arrest for the smuggle and even confessed that he was the murderer to kill Bong Man-kyu six years ago.

 

The plan of putting Jung Do-young under arrest, surprisingly, was done by Baek Jun-su.The excellent collaboration of Sa Do-chan and Baek Jun-su mesmerized the viewers of the drama.

https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1004733816

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[News] 3 Drama Tropes Cleverly Subverted By “Switch”
Just a few weeks into its run, SBS’s “Switch” has already managed to toy with drama viewers’ expectations!
“Switch” tells the story of the brilliant con artist Sa Do Chan, who happens to look exactly like prosecutor Baek Joon Soo (with actor Jang Geun Suk playing both roles in the drama). After Baek Joon Soo winds up in a serious accident, his friend and fellow prosecutor Oh Ha Ra (played by Han Ye Ri) recruits Sa Do Chan to impersonate him, and the two strike up an unlikely alliance as she attempts to avenge her friend and colleague.

The drama manages to effortlessly combine the action, comedy, thriller, mystery, and legal genres, keeping its viewers on their toes with each new episode. It also slyly subverts several tropes often found in similar dramas, subtly upending viewers’ expectations as it progresses.

1. The not-so-aspiring doppelganger
When a character impersonates a look-alike character in a drama, with the same actor playing both roles, one character often ends up envying the other’s life. The character pretending to be someone else also typically finds himself in a sticky situation when the real person shows up.

However, in “Switch,” not only does Sa Do Chan express zero interest in Baek Joon Soo’s lifestyle or his prestigious occupation, but he actually benefits from Baek Joon Soo’s sudden return to consciousness. After Sa Do Chan takes action to protect Baek Joon Soo from danger, Baek Joon Soo returns the favor by saving Sa Do Chan from being exposed as a fraud at a critical moment. Instead of threatening his status as a “fake Baek Joon Soo,” Baek Joon Soo actually helps Sa Do Chan maintain his false identity.

 

2. Fighting crime with crime
Unlike most crime-related dramas, in which the protagonists struggle to defeat villains honorably by fighting crime with justice, “Switch” features a main character who uses slightly less ethical means to bring down the bad guys. Instead of facing the typical hardships suffered by law-abiding protagonists, the unscrupulous Sa Do Chan uses his talents as a con artist to deliver justice in a quicker, less typical manner.

3. Not “who,” but “how”?
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Instead of keeping its viewers guessing as to the identity of the culprit, “Switch” shakes up the narrative structure of the whodunit mystery by establishing early on that the villain Sa Do Chan is searching for is Geum Tae Woong (played by Jung Woong In). The key question in the drama is not “who,” but “how”—”how” will Sa Do Chan trick the antagonists and avenge his father?

The producers of “Switch” remarked, “Viewers who were frustrated by the reality of good characters constantly suffering misfortune and injustice at the hands of villains in dramas are enjoying vicarious satisfaction by watching Sa Do Chan outwit the viillains [of ‘Switch’] every time.”

They added, “We ask that you show a lot of interest in ‘Switch,’ which will continue to surprise viewers with refreshing and delightful plot twists.”

https://www.soompi.com/2018/04/27/3-drama-tropes-cleverly-subverted-switch/

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[News] Korean Celebrities Commemorate the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit
Korean celebrities left a commemorative message for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit held today.

Several Korean celebrities responded to the joyful news by giving a message about the event to the public.

 
Actor Jang Keun Suk released a short video as well.
He noted, “ I’m Jang Keun Suk. When I worked as one of the PR ambassadors of ‘2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games’, I wrote my wish ‘From Gangwon province, the first step to World Peace’ on a votive tablet with many people. I think the start of the two countries’ collaboration for the ‘2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games’ led to have this remarkable meeting. I hope people standing in the middle of Korea’s peace support the event.”

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In real life, you rarely to see Jang Keun Suk drives motor, he loves to drive cars (supercars) 

 

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Sa Do Chan is a thoughtful person, he gave Ha ra a phone to contact.

 

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Switch Fighting 

 

Let us, our group buy this fidget/hand spinner!!!

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English translation of the press conference:

On April 25, SBS's Mokdong office building was in chaos again! That is because Jang Keun-suk and Han Ye-ri, the leading actor and actress in the Drama Switch will appear in the press conference!

The chaos this time was different from that in the previous production press conference. It mainly came from the lobby.
People rushed to the office with their laptops and pamphlets in order to listen to them on a better seat.

To our surprise, there seems to be a struggling viewer rating.

Jang Keun-suk:
I think it is dangerous to judge a drama or broadcast and be swayed by the numbers. Of course, good viewer ratings give us good energy. It is the responsibility of the actors and team staff to stand firm. Because I think it's an engagement with our audience. That is why we are not swayed by numbers at all.

Han Ye Ri: I am looking forward a better result but I'm not too disappointed.
Though the ratings are not high enough, we're having fun filming it!

Some people say the flow of the drama is too fast.

Han Ye Ri It is a disappointing part in terms of the genre drama. Each time, it will present new plots. After watching it one more or two more times, you'll find it quite interesting. Please watch the rebroadcast more!

Jang Keun-suk
Speaking of the broadcast, now viewers use IPTV more often. What I mean is that the IPTV statistics show that the top one searching key words is "Ugly Duckling." Following that, SBS Drama Switch comes next. I didn't care more about the numbers. (laughs) but it would be thrilling to be on the top!

Q / You said you wanted to meet a life character for Jang Keun-suk! Are you close to your life characters? Or is there anything lacking?

Jang Keun-suk
I think challenge and transformation are the words that best express Jang Keun-suk. I always try new characters. This work focuses on the characters of Jang Keun-suk. Even now, I've never encountered a single work out of my choice that I have regretted acting in. I've always tried my best to make sure there are no regrets. Regardless of the results, the most important thing is to enjoy myself.

Q / Acting a passionate Prosecutor O'Hara, what is the scene that you enjoyed heartily?

Han Ye Ri
Rather than scenes, OHa-ra was not involved in dealing with her supervisors. She doesn't care about the relationship between the juniors and seniors.
Not only I but also the public have come to love this idea. I think you can feel the thrill.

Q1. It is one person with a double role, but it can also be a person for triple role. While acting a double role, is there anything confusing about acting? How do you discriminate the different roles?

Jang Keun-suk
That point is what I talk to the director most. The word "reversal" is best suited to this drama. When you are confident in Baek Joon Soo, with the conviction, it turns out to be the key point of Switch.

I think it is a right decision to choose the work in which I have the chance to play a double role.

When I play Sadochan, I can see that I can be what my heart wishes to express the characters without confinement. Because he's that bright and calculated. Rather than just following the script, I am acting freely in accordance with the circumstances at the scene.

Baek Jun-soo's character is highly contrasting. He is pretty much controlled. 
Unlike Sadochan, he shows honesty in his look and eyes. When I played Baek Jun-soo at the scene, I spoke with reserve. I was within the norms!

Even wearing the same suit, the two roles appear stark differences in size and tie colours. I think it is most important to express the story with my eyes. The movement and the expression and emotion of their eyes are different from each other.
Jun-Soo stares at the opponents in order to observe them well while Do chan keeps thinking about something while he is in front of his opponent.
He squints his eyes more often.

Q / Han Ye-ri, as you play a totally different character from your previous work, what is your focus? Isn't it awkward?

Han Ye Ri
It' not awkward at all. Though it looks new to me, I think I can do it. 
It's much easier than the characters I played before. I believe if I keep worrying about my character, my acting is definitely getting pressed. Based on the prevailing mood at the scene, in a simple and direct way I accept the role.

What are the opinions about the opposing villain, Chung Woong-in?

Han Ye Ri
We had our first encounter recently. In the sum of his performances, I would thank him for his very detailed feedback. And yet, his eyes looked scary. I was on the tip of my tongue. He merely saw me while I was speaking out the opening and closing of the lines. Mostly he looked somewhere else.

Jang Keun-suk
When we film for the scene with tension, I am discreet on what I am saying. During the break, after the filming, we'll talk about "carbohydrates-free diet." We seem to be talking a lot about each other's thoughts like "What ... ' Is alcohol really a carbohydrate?" (Laughing)The charisma of his playing the role is by far the best!

How often is your spontaneous acting?
Especially, I wonder if the lines "as Han Ye ri " was a spontaneous line or it was mainly based on the script.(Note: In Korean Han Ye Ri has two different meanings. Besides a name, "Han" can mean "very" and "Ye Ri" can mean "agile")

Jang Keun-suk
The line "as Han Ye Ri" is based on the script. Originally I was a little bit worried that it could have broken the flow of the drama. However, the line seems to be a hit. Viewers' response is also pretty good.

It is a very rich drama.
Of course, I do a lot of research on scripts. In this drama, you can see the feelings from many impromptu actings coming out from discussing with the other characters.
A filming locations which always contribute to the spontaneous expression made by all the actors are always welcome. Ja young's spontaneous acting (played by Ko Gye-Jang) is extraordinary!

Through Switch - Change the World. What would you like to see?

Jang Keun -suk
At the age of 30, I used to shot in the Drama "Daebak." At that time 
I'd been worrying a lot such as "How do I lead my life?""What kind of person should I be?"
Now, through a work called Switch, I can portray the character of Jang-suk. I think I pretty much enjoy it.

I have been asked many times whether playing two roles is difficult. It's hard absolutely, but it's fun indeed. So, I can just work harder and enjoy it. That's probably the reason why I chose this work. And so far, it has been focusing on rapid developments and fun events. Till the middle of the drama, I think the message that we want to convey is going in the right direction. We will end the drama in a more authentic direction.

Han Ye Ri
I think every new attempt is a pleasure.
I hope I don't get tired of it until the end and get on with it just like now. I hope to enjoy my position and finish it up.

To conclude
What Jang Keun-suk said to the still-in Actor Chung Hyo-Jun

I wanted to tell you this. There are a lot of actors and staff who I really appreciate. To play a double role, a still-in actor is required to play opposite. I would like to express my gratitude especially to the actor. His face is not even shown on the screen, but he comes and talks to me about the scenes. He shows enthusiasm in his work without being lazy with his role. I must say thank you and thank you so much.

At a press conference,  Jang Keun-suk & Han-Yeri …
I could feel the atmosphere at the shooting site was really good. With positive synergies at the site, please watch the second half of Switch-change the world a lot ~!
Translated by JKS FC in Taiwan
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