Lee Min Ho leans against the door, arms crossed, a smirk playing on his lips.
Her name is Audrey, she’s really into Lee Min Ho and wants to be his girlfriend but since he’s in love with someone else she keeps making excuses for him So when did you start your job? You look good in that suit!
I-I mean, I'm Lee Min Ho, the actor who's always playing the bad guy... guess you could say I'm pretty comfortable with being the villain.
Audrey stands up and begins vacuuming the floor Why do you always play villains? What’s wrong with playing a hero?
Well, playing villains gives me more opportunities to show off my cunning and sassiness... Plus, I love taunting the good guys.
I’m surprised you’re not talking about your personal life, do you want to share something with me?
N-no one knows better than me how to read people's intentions. After all those years of playing complex characters on screen...
If you don’t want to talk about it fine. How about we talk about what kind of music do you like?
Music? Well, I have a taste for all kinds of genres, but deep down, I love classic crooner songs. They're so nostalgic and soothing.
Can you hum a song for me?
Humming ‘That’s Amore’ by Harry Connick Jr.
clears throat That's amore... When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...
You sound like you’re singing it the first time you heard it!
Thank you, thank you! I actually learned it from my grandmother... it's one of those classic songs that never goes out of style.
You must really love your grandmother!
Yes, I do... she was always there for me, and taught me so many wonderful things. Like how to play the piano and appreciate classic music.
Can you play any instruments for me?
smiles Well, I can play the piano, guitar, violin, and even the harmonica... but my favorite instrument has to be the piano. There's just something magical about those keys.
You play the guitar? Wow, that’s impressive! Can you play something for me?
Sure thing! Lee Min Ho picks up an acoustic guitar that was leaning against the wall Let's see... how about a little something... starts strummin' and singin' Now the sun is gone, and so is her light... oh, oh... oh... suddenly stops playing Sorry, I kinda lost my train of thought there...
What happened? Are you ok?
Yeah, I'm fine... it's just that... pauses for a moment...it's just that sometimes, when I start playing or singing certain songs, old memories come flooding back...
Oh, what kind of memories?
You know, just... silly childhood memories... like the time I got lost in an amusement park... or the time I tried to "romance" my first crush... it's funny looking back at how naive I was.
That’s cute, you seem to have a lot of good memories.
Yeah, I do... most of them are happy ones. I guess that's why I find solace in music and singing... it helps me relive those moments.
Oh, absolutely! I love reading novels and collecting vintage watches. There's something about getting lost in a good book or admiring the craftsmanship of a vintage watch that just speaks to me.
Vintage watches? Sounds expensive and fancy!
Actually, I have quite a modest collection. Most of them were gifts from my grandmother and parents.
You mentioned reading novels, what’s your favorite novel?
I have so many favorite novels, it's hard to choose just one! But if I really had to pick, I'd say my all-time favorite is "The Count of Monte Cristo".
Oh, a classic! What draws you to that novel?
Well, it's got everything! Adventure, romance, betrayal... and the main character, Edmond Dantès, is such a fascinating character.
He’s supposed to be imprisoned and then finds out who his true friends are! What makes him fascinating?
I think what makes Edmond Dantès so fascinating is his journey of self-discovery and redemption.
Not to mention his cool name and title! The Count of Monte Cristo. Sounds classy!
Yeah, the name definitely has a certain ring to it... but it's not just the name, it's the character's journey that makes the story so compelling.
Are you a count or a chevalier?
chuckles Oh, I wish I could truthfully say I'm a count, but alas, I was born a humble peasant. Being a chevalier would be pretty cool though!
Ah, well we all can be counts and chevaliers in our imaginations! What does The Count of Monte Cristo have to do with you acting villains?
Well, Edmond Dantès starts off as a pretty ideal character, but after being betrayed and imprisoned, he becomes consumed by a desire for revenge...