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Lee Min Ho is in Thailand y’all, he’s been there for a couple of days now. Earlier today, he had an interview session at the Esplanade Cineplex, a major shopping and entertainment center in Bangkok. Lee Min Ho came to Thailand to film a commercial for a cosmetic line and also to promote Korean tourism.

Watching youtube fancam videos of Lee Min Ho in Thailand is crazy, his Thai fans are hardcore, it’s like a mob scene. Apparently he likes it. When asked whether he found his Thai fans aggressive, he said, “I like aggressiveness, my Thai fans are very similar to my Korean fans in the province of Pusan. Personally, I like things that are intense.”

Watch it at youtube

[He's dorky, of course in a good way]

The interview translated from Thai to English: Note that I did skip a few Questions/Answers because they sounded repetitive, like I read it somewhere before.

First, Min Lee Ho introduces himself, “Sawatdee Krub, I’m Lee Min Ho”

And then the interview starts…

-Is this your first time in Thailand?

LMH: Yes, it is my first time here.

-You have been in Thailand for 4 days now, how do you feel and how do you to feel about Thailand?

LMH: Previously, I was in Hua Hin doing a commercial for a cosmetic line and I noticed that Thailand is a very beautiful country, a place where you want to travel to. Today, it is my first time in the city.

-Have you tried Thai food yet. If you have, do you remember what’s it called?

LMH: I had some, the one that I can recall is “Padthai”, it’s delicious because it’s both sweet and sour. It’s very delicious.

[It's kinda funny, it just seems like all Korean stars love "Padthai". Rain loves "padthai". Well I do too, "padthai" is the sh*t! ]

-How does Thai food compare to Korean food?

LMH:The favors are very similar, the thing that is differnt is the rice. Korean rice is more sticky while Thai rice is more loose.

-You came to Thailand to go a commerical, can you tell us where you filmed and how you think it will turn out?

LMH:We filmed in Hua Hin, the concept is nature and the ocean is the background. I think it will turn out beautifully, please follow up on it.

-Your drama “Boys Over Flowers” is very popular in Korea and even in Thailand, though it has not yet aired here. Some Thais have seen your drama and now you’re very famous in Thailand, were you aware of this? How do you feel about it?

LMH: The first time I came to Thailand, I have fans to welcome me. I almost couldn’t get out of the car to be here because there were so many fans. I’m delighted that my drama has made me recognizable to the Thai people. I hope that in the future I will have the opportunity to come to Thailand often.

[I skipped the part where they asked him about the plot of "Boys Over Flower" because I think everyone knows it by now.]

-Back when you were still in school, did you have friends like in the “Boys Over Flower” series?

LMH:Back in middle school, I had friends like that, there was 9 of them. To this day, we’re still close. You can’t call us F4, you would have to call us F10.

-Pretty soon the Goo Joon Pyo hairdo might be a hit in Thailand, how do you feel about that?

LMH: At first, I didn’t like the haircut because I looked like an auntie with my crazy curls. Gradually as we started filming,I started to like it. It has it’s charms. In Korea, some are trying it out. I’m sure in Thailand they will too. It will be interesting (Smiles).

-How has being a famous celebrity changed your life?

LMH: It’s hasn’t changed that much. The thing that is obviously a big change is that where ever I go, I have fans following me. It gives me a lot of encouragements and I want to do well by them. I want all my fans to keep following me and follow my work continuously.

-What is your favorite scene in the series? Was it the kissing scenes?

LMH: Of course, I like the kissing scenes.I have a lot of kissing scenes with Jandi, just when I’m about to kiss her, there is something to obstruct us. Luckily love prevailed. –Note this Q/A translation is a little off.

-Have you seen versions of your drama from other countries?

LMH: a little bit.

-After the completion of “Boys Over Flowers”, do you still keep in contact with your F4 co-stars? Will you work together again?

LMH: We still keep in contact continuously. When I go back to Korea tomorrow, I will have to go to Japan to promote this drama with everyone. We’ll probably be together for 2-3 days in Japan. I’m happy to get a chance to reunite with them.

-Both Koreans and Thais are infatuated with you, what do you think is your best feature?

LMH:Do Thai women like tall men? I think my best feature is my height.

-Can you describe your ideal girl?

LMH:I like petite women and a woman who is confident.

-Currently, we’re celebrating the Songkran festival (Thai New Year), it occurs every year. Have you ever heard of it? Traditionally during the Songkran festival, Thais make a visit to see their parents and give them well-wishes. Do you have any well-wishes for your Thai fans during this holiday?

LMH:For this Songkran festival, I don’t want everyone to play water with just their friends, playing water with your family is better. I hope everyone can spend more time with their families and be happy in their family life because family is the most important thing.

[During the Thai New Year, people splash each other with water to celebrate.]

-Soon, “Boys Over Flower” will air in Thailand, can you introduce this drama to your Thai fans?

LMH:In this drama, there might be parts where the Thai people might not understand because Korean and Thai culture are different; nonetheless, I think viewers will find it enjoyable to watch. I hope in the future everyone watches this drama.

-Since you have come to Thailand, how do you feel about the Thai people or your Thai fans? Do you think your Thai fans are little aggressive?

LMH: I like aggressiveness, my Thai fans are very similar to my Korean fans in the province of Pusan. Personally, I like things that are intense (smiles).

–The drama “Boys Over Flower” has ended successfully, do you think there will be a sequel?

LMH:I’m not part of the production team, I’m just an actor (laughs). As of right now, there is no plan for a sequel. If there was one, I will gladly participated in Part 2.

Fan pictures. Again, LMH is a dork with his cheesy smile. Credit to Soompi.

You can look at stalker pictures of LMH in Thailand at Soompi.