190711 âThe Barber of Sevilleâ Press Conference: Shinhwaâs Eric Said, âIncluding âLaw of the Jungleâ, This Is The Toughest Among The Reality Shows I Didâ
On July 11th afternoon, a production presentation for MBC Every1âs new entertainment show âThe Barber of Sevilleâ was held at Stanford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu Seoul. Shinhwaâs Eric and Andy, actors Lee Min-jung, Kim Kwang-Gyu, DIAâs Jung Chae-yeon and PD Kim Dong-ho were present.
 âThe Barber of Sevilleâ is the reality show that features the story of a veteran barber with 53 years of experience and a top hair designer from Korea running a barbershop and hair salon in Spain together with celebrities.
So far, most reality shows filmed overseas have been done in some forms of âmukbang.â Amid of these, âThe Barber of Sevilleâ made its bid with a new concept for hair-cutting and hair-styling. It is meaningful as it spreads K-Beauty in Spain.
However, it reminds us of other similar reality shows such as âKorean Hostel in Spainâ, âYounâs Kitchenâ, and â4 Wheeled Restaurantâ as it consists of overseas business. Â In response to this, Kim Dong-ho PD revealed, âWhile it is similar in the sense that it was done in overseas, the theme is completely different as the subject is about beauty. I also put a lot of efforts in filming the show in order to give other fun elements.â
Eric, Andy, and Kim Kwang-gyu set up a barbershop in Spain together with Mr. Lee Nam-yeol, the veteran barber with 53 years of career. It sparks curiosity to see if the friendly charm of Korean barbershop is attractive in a far foreign land like Spain.
Eric mentioned, âIt was my first time to Europe so it was really fresh. I had mysterious feeling because it happened in a small and peaceful town.â
On the impression after running the barbershop, Eric shared, âCompared with the other reality shows I did in the past, I think this is one of the hardest, including âLaw of the Jungle.â The sun did not down even after 10PM. Normally around this time, it is rest or sleep time after leaving your job around 7~8PM. But the sun was still out even after 10PM so this was the worst regarding to the amount of work. Fortunately, all members in the team were good at their jobs so everyone contributed their full shares.â
And Kim Gwang-gyu brought laughter by adding, âBased on the Labor Standards Law, Kim Dong-ho PD should be arrested. I even worked for more than 9 hours a day.â
Eric said it was âchallengeâ to appear in reality show with beauty theme like âThe Barber of Sevilleâ instead of cooking entertainment. He shared, âPreviously I had no interest in styling at all. And I thought I am not good for it.â
Despite that, Eric decided to join because of the veteran barber Lee Nam-yeol and the company of another Shinhwa member, Andy. Eric revealed, âI joined the show because Andy, whom I trust, is also in the squad. But above all, I was attracted to this program because of Mr. Lee Nam-yeol. Iâve become curious as he is like the iconic barber of Korea.â (you can read PDâs Kim Dong-hoâs previous interview about casting đ HERE đ )
Eric and Andy are expected to form a unique chemistry as the oldest and youngest members of Shinhwa in âThe Barber of Sevilleâ, raising expectation. It was also said that Andy showed off cooking skill that surpassed Eric. To this, Lee Min-jung said, âAndy is too good to be given to others. I think he is a best candidate as a bridegroom. He is good in cooking too. I want to introduce him to my friends.â
Source: OSEN, JTBC
Translation: EricMun.tumblr
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