Oh Ji-ho: Willing to be a husband who cooks
During one of his interviews in Singapore, handsome South Korean actor
Oh Ji-ho revealed that he is willing to cook for his wife if he gets married,
which implies that he is interested in home economics besides acting and
playing baseball. He also has a keen interest in cooking utensils.
The masculine actor admitted that he enjoys eating and can eat a lot at
one go. One of his favourite Singaporean recipes revolves around the stingray.
Zio, like many Koreans, prefers hot and spicy food. His favourite dish
at home is kimchi. In 2010, he set up an online kimchi business with three
friends, and sales have been extremely good. Together, they also set up a shop
selling hot and spicy pizzas. Zio elaborated that they prefer to use hot sauce
to season their pizzas. He added that whenever he is free, he will go to the
shop to improve his pizza-making ability.
Zio smilingly admitted that his mother has taught him how to cook kimchi
stew. While he is rather proud of his culinary skills, his mother insists that
he still has room for improvement.
A highly eligible bachelor at present, Zio regretted that he rarely has
time to prepare meals at home. He indicated that he hopes to cook for his fans
someday. They have been very supportive of him all along and he truly
appreciates their love.
Zio revealed that when he gets married in future, he will cook for his
wife regardless of whether she knows how to cook or not.
Often known as ‘Korea’s Tom Cruise’and sometimes ‘Malaysia Prince,’ Zio
is famous for his gorgeous tanned looks and statuesque body. Besides his
heart-warming roles and friendly demeanour, his dazzling warm smile has
undoubtedly melted many a woman’s heart.
Finally, Zio keeps fit by jogging, doing yoga, and swimming. He also
plays baseball regularly besides being an iron man.
Oh Ji-ho: Waiting is a beautiful thing to do
Unlike the ‘flower boys’
from his country, Oh Ji-ho is not only famed for his ruggedly handsome looks,
but also his firm handshake and personable characteristics.
During one of his trips
to Singapore, Zio revealed that he had encountered a lot of hardship as an
aspiring actor. Besides being severely criticised for his lack of acting
ability in his debut movie ‘La Belle,’ he was also rejected by many producers
because of his buttery looks and Mokpo accent. During some auditions, he was
asked to stop after saying barely one or two lines.
After his first two
movies were released, Zio stopped acting for a while to reflect on his future.
He would wake up at nine in the morning to go to the park to rehearse his
lines. After brunch, he would attend acting classes. He also watched movies
frequently to learn new techniques.
After struggling for six
months, Zio eventually regained his confidence in acting. To his dismay, he
realised that some of his fans had forgotten all about him. Further, he had to
survive on a shoestring budget while competing with numerous others to get a
decent role. Zio admitted that he was so deep in the red once that he even
stopped smoking!
Despite the trials and
tribulations, Zio persisted because he is confident that there is a light at the
end of the tunnel and that every cloud has a silver lining. He strongly
believes that aspiring actors must have patience, optimism, and determination
to cope with rejection and disappointment. To Zio, waiting for the right role
is a beautiful thing to do. He is right.
Oh Ji-ho: Working with
child actors
Strikingly handsome South
Korean actor Oh Ji-ho has won many a heart for his touching paternal roles. In
‘Couple or Trouble,’ he plays a maintenance man who pinches and scraps to
support three young nephews. In ‘Single Dad in Love,’ he has to work long
unearthly hours because his little son has a brain tumour. In ‘Queen of
Housewives,’ he has to get a job real soon because his little daughter
complains that her room is too small to accommodate him. Finally, in ‘The Slave
Hunters,’ he has to risk his life to protect a young prince.
Although he likes
children and is confident that he can become a good father in future, Zio
sometimes feels ‘envious’ of his young co-stars. Whenever the cute youngsters
are around, Zio feels neglected because most of the cast members and filming
crew, especially the women, will be pampering the adorable little ones instead
of him!
Finally, Zio would like to have a daughter and two sons if he gets
married. He prefers to have a daughter first, most probably because his eldest
sister always looks out for him!
Oh Ji-ho: How to be a happy individual
When praised for his
winsome looks and easy elegance, popular South Korean actor Oh Ji-ho admitted
that he usually selects clothes that reflect his own personality and taste. As
for his wholesome appearance, he laughingly said that he owes it to his beloved
parents, besides exercising on a regular basis.
Zio reiterated that he
became an actor because he is passionate about acting and has aspired to become
one since he was young. He has always wanted to excel in acting even though he
was more well-known as a model in the early years of his career. Although he
was rejected at one audition after another at the beginning, he has never given
up hope on acting.
Zio observed that many
actors are constantly under public scrutiny, often severely criticized on the
Internet. He added that unfair or derogatory remarks can adversely affect those
in the acting profession.
To cope with negative attitudes, he tries to be happy with himself. He
believes the only way for him to adequately face life is to work hard and wear
a smile always. Besides regular exercise and adopting a cheerful attitude, Zio
recommends traveling as an alternative way to reduce stress.
