Ken: I am unable to please all the people!
Source: http://www.ycwb.com/ycwb/2007-12/20/content_1728324_2.htm
Date: December 20, 2007 14:12
Reported by: Li Li
Photographers: Wei Hui & Wu Shao Bin
Edited by: Winzi
'I only act the role Chu Liu Xiang as I perceived, the one that is closer to the original work,
and more like a human than a god.'
'Those who distort my photo, which was taken when my eyes were blurred by sandy wind, is
really an act of personal insult. It is very indecent.'
'If you reviewed the original video clip, you will notice that I never said such a statement
that 'Fans are my nightmares.''
'Some people said that my career development is not as good as the other members of F4. I
don't agree. I am only keeping a low-profile.'
Under the producer's friendly request, 'Please give him a break,' Chu Xiao Tian smiley
appeared. Being the leading artist of 'The Legend of Chu Liu Xiang', Chu Xiao Tian break
through netizens critics and stepped into the press conference held in Goangzhou yesterday.
After its debut on CCTV-8, this series, invested by Nan Fang TV as a celebrating program
for its anniversary, will be broadcast on their 'prime time theater' starting December 21 at
7pm. According to an insider from the TV Company, Chu Xiao Tian was almost absence.
Why he changed his mind at last minute' Chu Xiao Tian expressed, 'I think I have to clarify
on some issues'.'
Without any hesitation, the reporters almost pushed Chu Xiao Tian to his edges with acute
questions during the interview. Nevertheless, Chu Xiao Tian still grinningly answered them
one by one.
Chu Xiao Tian in the eyes' of Beauties
Xiao Qiang (act as Shui mu yin ji): He is very sincere.
Xiao Tian is a very sincere person. Everyday when we got off work, he would voluntarily
massage us. That deeply impressed me, although his massage was 'ruinous' rather than
'rehabilitative'. I hope all of you will support him. After getting used to the 'celestial version'
act by Cheng Shao Chiu, switching to a more 'humanistic version' should not be a bad
choice.
Qiu Chi Xuan (act as Shi guan yin): He is a nice man.
He is a nice man. Korean men are with strong ego but he is not. There was one time I
twisted my foot when shooting. He voluntarily gave me some medication to treat it. He also
cared about whether I could accustom to the days in China. In the evening, he called me and
asked me if I finished the medication. That is very considerate.
What is Chu Xiao Tian doing next year?
Chu Xiao Tian will work for 2 to 3 mainland dramas next year. One of them, 'Dao Jian Xiao'
is currently under negotiation. He probably will act as 'Heng Dao', a boorish drear role. F4's
group album will soon be launched end of this month. Chu Xiao Tian's solo single is also
about to release in recent future. This time he will be the producer himself. In addition, he
will hold his solo concert next March in Japan. Apart from acting, this Kung Fu adorer will
take part in some international Tai Chi and pugilism competitions.
Query: Why do you think you meet the role requirement as Chu Liu Xiang?
Response: That is totally for my father
Honestly, I did not want to accept this offer and turned it down a few times. I am so clear
that the prior version is too classical. No matter how I approach it, I will be criticized. I
accepted this project totally for the sake of my father's wish. At that time, he was seriously
sick. 'The Legend of Chu Liu Xiang' meant a lot to him. When I was young, I watched the
version act by Chen Shao Chiu with him. We both liked it very much. I accepted it since that
was what my father wanted. I act with my whole life. Therefore, I am able to face all the
consequences no matter what it will be. If my father were still alive, he would not care
about others' comment. He always has confidence in me.
Query: Incomparable to the 'Cheng' version'
Response: I should be the closest match to the original edition
People compare me with the image shaped by Cheng Shao Chiu. In fact his image was only
one of Chu Liu Xiang's disguised images. Perhaps he found it is suitable for him so he
adopted that image. I read about the original edition. It described that Chu Liu Xiang lived
on a boat. His favourite pastime was to enjoy his wine under the sun. How could such a
person looked white and delicate' Shouldn't he look like me that is dark and sturdy' I did not
question about this image because I have confidence in the expertise of the image
designers. Some people also commented that my role was over staid. Based on my
understanding from the original work, no doubt he was not a crispy person. Otherwise, he
would not hang along with so many ladies. I agree that the version portrayed by Cheng Shao
Chiu was a classic masterpiece. I never thought I could transcend him. I only act the role
based on my own perception, that is, a closer match to the original description and a role
that is more like a human than a god.
Query: Feedback from netizens is bad.
Answer: Hard to tolerate those personal insults.
Those who strongly criticized me were only based on views from a fraction of the whole
incident. I hope you won't solely rely on this to judge what kind of person I am. You'd better
to take a thorough look from this work. When you finished it, I will be greatly appreciated
with your comments no matter they are good or bad. Some people said I am fat but I don't
think so! I am not planning to lose weight. Because if I became thinner, other people may
also said that my weight loss was due to a love breakup. Moreover, people that maliciously
distort my photo, which was taken when my eyes were blurred by sandy wind. Their act is
really a personal insult. It is a verbal violence and is very indecent. I absolutely cannot
tolerate this. Let me put it this way, it is impossible for me to please everyone. So, I can
only choose to do my best.
Query: Why do you humiliate the fans?
Response: I never said that.
If you review the original video clip, you will notice that I never said, 'Fans are my
nightmares'. At that time, I only objectively described an experience I came across. I never
meant to despise, disdain or scorn anyone. I could only said that someone purposely
escalated this issue. I am sorry that if someone get hurt because of this incident. From now
on, I will be more conscious of my attitude. I don't worry that fans will dislike me due to this
incident. In the opposite, I am so thankful that they gave me support during this time. True
fans do understand me. They know what kind of person I am, that is, I never hide my true
feelings.
Query: Numerous adverse news
Response: 'F4' is like a double blade-sword
I am so happy that I become F4 because it opened up so many opportunities to me. Yet, I
am so sorry that I become F4 because I lost so much time and privacy. I have to bear so
much critiques even when I choose to act a role. Sometimes I can't help wondering if I were
not F4, I might not have to go through these. However, I realized that this is the way it is. I
try not to be influenced by public opinions. If there is a suitable role for me from Jin Yong or
Gu Long in future, I will still go for it. Stress is not from the others but arise from oneself.
On the other hand, some people said my career development is not as good as the other F4.
I do not agree. I only keep a low profile. I don't like to take active moves. Rather, I prefer
opportunities that come at the right time, the right place and from the right person.
Translated by: weiwei
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