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Ro Woon     — PROFILE —   Name: Ro Woon Hangul: 로운 Hanja: 路雲 Real Name: Kim Seok Woo Real Name in Hanja: 金錫佑  Birthdate: 7th August 1996 Blood

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Omg ahahahaha...so without styling this is how it looks? 

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I think so... either he has haircare product put on his hair or the hair it was just oily because it can look like this too ... which the hair looks drier. 😅 But it really depends on what yo

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SF9's Rowoon looks dapper on Cosmopolitan cover, reveals why he skipped most of 'Kingdom'

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After being on the cover of Cosmopolitan’s 20th-anniversary issue, SF9’s Rowoon is back again after almost a year. The K-pop idol and actor has been busy this year from filming a historical K-drama to working on SF9’s newest album and participating in the fierce survival show ‘Kingdom’. With his popularity reaching new heights thanks to his role in ‘Extraordinary You’, he was recently revealed as the brand model for Estee Lauder. 

The SF9 member also appeared on Cosmopolitan Korea's cover of the August issue sporting dashing outfits from Louis Vuitton’s latest collection. With a traveling concept, the photoshoot focused on Rowoon’s fresh and charming appearance in an airport as he gave a new meaning to airport fashion. Along with the pictorial where he donned the classic Louis Vuitton pattern, he also had an interview with the magazine.  

 

In the interview, when asked about his favorite song from SF9’s latest album, Rowoon brought up ‘Kingdom’. Due to his busy schedule as well as his injury, he couldn’t participate much in the survival show. With SF9 having some of the most iconic stages on the show, Rowoon could unfortunately only perform in two of them. But his love for his group was evident through the reasoning he gave. He said his favorite song was the ‘Kingdom’ finale song ‘Believer’ because it showcased the strengths of SF9. He also added that he was proud of his members. 

Rowoon could not fully participate in ‘Kingdom’ because he was also actually busy filming for a much anticipated K-drama. While there was a slight historical arc for his character in ‘Extraordinary You’, he has never actually worked in a historical drama. ‘Yeonmo’ his latest drama happens to be a historical drama about a forgotten Korean king. While it’s difficult since it requires a lot of imagination on behalf of the actors on how to behave according to an ancient era, Rowoon is up for the challenge.

 

He stated that one of his favorite actors was Christian Bale and he wanted to be as dynamic as him. With idol actors being bashed for acting too stiffly, Rowoon wants to break that stigma by taking on a grey character or a grotesque character with which he can prove his skills.

We also see a philosophical side to Rowoon as he talked about the current philosophical book he’s been reading. He spoke about how negativity can affect how we see the world and also said that he has become a very spontaneous person due to the lockdown. He added that he had clear plans for his future which has all gone out of the window as he just wants to live in the present now. We also found out that he writes poetry which has made him want to write the lyrics for his songs. He also addressed his height. He is considered to be one of the tallest idols in the K-pop industry that has led to various rumors of him being 193 or even 196 cm. But he finally clarified that he is actually 190 cm.

He was photographed by Mok Jeong-wook while the fashion stylist was Lee Hye-young. The interview was handled by features editor Kang Bo-ra.

A fan tweeted, “Models are so lucky that rowoon chose to be an idol.” Another tweeted, “Rowoon is just so wise and mature in handling and answering everything i'm so proud of him.” One tweeted, “Heart eyes for this fine man, rowoon.” Another tweeted, “OOOH I wanna see those bad and grotesque characters.”

 

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SF9’s Rowoon Shares Thoughts On Upcoming Historical Drama, How He’s Changed Since Debut, And More

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SF9’s Rowoon recently sat down with fashion magazine Cosmopolitan to dish about his growth as an actor, his thoughts on SF9’s new album, and more!

 

In the interview following the pictorial, Rowoon reminisced about how much he had accomplished since he last graced the cover of Cosmopolitan the previous year. “Since then I’ve filmed a whole drama, completed preparations for an album, and am approaching a comeback…I didn’t realize it, but I’ve done a lot,” he mused.

 

As the theme of the pictorial was travel, Rowoon thought about where he wanted to travel first after the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic improves. He shared, “I don’t think I’ll care where I go. To me, travel is something I have no reason not to do if my schedule allows it. In the past I used to travel within the country often, so I feel suffocated now that I can’t do that.”

 

Rowoon also revealed that when it comes to trips, he’s definitely not the planning type. “There’s the excitement that comes from not having a plan,” he reasoned. “I’m also not someone who feels elated when my plans go exactly as anticipated.” Rowon then added with a laugh, “Whenever you actually go, nothing ever goes according to plan anyway.”

 

Rowoon has been known as an idol who writes poems. When asked if he still writes, Rowoon responded, “I don’t write every day. Sometimes I jot down some things like a diary while I’m on the balcony looking outside. I find that my thoughts become organized when I do that. Sometimes I wonder if I could turn those thoughts into lyrics.”

 

Also well-known for his height, Rowoon mentioned that when he recently went for a checkup, his height was measured to be around 190 centimeters (approximately 6 feet 3 inches). He added humorously, “There’s various rumors about me being 193 centimeters (approximately 6 feet 4 inches) or 196 centimeters (approximately 6 feet 5 inches), but I’m not that tall. I think it’s fine if you just know that I’m around 190 centimeters tall.”

 

Despite the difficulties that come with having such a tall stature, Rowoon said he tries his best to make his height work for him. “If I think the actor next to me will look really short, I’ll lower myself a little bit,” he mentioned. “Although, whenever I have a romantic scene where there’s a close-up with the actress, many people call the height difference heart-fluttering.” Rowoon laughed as he conceded, “Of course, it’s difficult for the actor with me. Their neck must hurt having to look up all the time.”

When asked what words he wanted to hear as an actor, Rowoon commented, “I want to become a curious person. No matter what role I take on, I hope that people would be curious about me. Saying things like, ‘I wonder how he’ll portray that character,’ ‘I’m looking forward to it.’ That’s my desire.”

 

Rowoon made himself known as an actor through his roles in the dramas “Extraordinary You” and “She Would Never Know.” He commented that the more he acts, the harder it feels, and that there are even times where he grows frustrated with the script. “I want to be remembered as a good actor. I want to be acknowledged by others,” he revealed. “It’s because of that that I keep pursuing the essence of acting. If I focus too much on the public opinion, I could lose sight of what’s really important.”

 

Going on to describe his experience with worrying about others’ opinions, Rowoon explained, “I was the type of person who always worried about how I’d look to others and what others thought of me. But suddenly, that life of mine felt so sad. At one point, I figured it would be okay for there to be people who hated me. Now, I’m someone who just blocks everything out so I can focus on my role.”

 

Rowoon also shared how he wanted to expand his horizons as an actor, expressing his desire to act in a wider variety of roles. “I want to try playing someone ambiguous, where you don’t know if they’re good or evil, or some sort of grotesque role,” he said. “However, there’s also roles that I can only do at my current age, so I’m trying not to miss those opportunities as well.”

Rowoon then mentioned Christian Bale as the actor he’d most like to emulate. When asked for a reason, Rowoon shared, “When you analyze a character, you have no choice but to include your personal interpretation. I think that if the actor is the ground, the character is the tree that grows roots and flourishes. Christian Bale always shows an unexpected result (tree) in that way. His expression is refined, and he has his own sense of style.”

 

Rowoon is currently filming for his next drama “Yeonmo” (romanized title), which is set to premiere later this year. When asked why he chose the role, Rowoon said, “The two main characters’ story was so tragic that I felt drawn to it. Since it hasn’t aired yet I can’t reveal details, but although this story appears comical, it’s actually tragic.”

 

He also shared his thoughts on taking on a role in a historical drama for the first time, saying, “A historical drama is ultimately a fantasy. Although there’s historical research on the time period, actors need a lot of imagination since they haven’t actually lived during that time.” He also mentioned that he was working on the tone of his voice to suit his character. “Even if I get some criticism, I want to take on the challenge,” he concluded.

 

Since the date of the interview, SF9 has released their latest album “TURN OVER.” Rowoon expressed his excitement about their first comeback in a year as he said, “I’m excited to see the fans again after a long time. Everyone must be exhausted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so I hope we can all have fun together.”

When asked what song he liked best from the album, Rowoon answered, “I’m most attached to ‘Believer,’ which the members and I worked hard to record for ‘Kingdom.’ Due to my schedule I wasn’t able to participate as actively, but I was really proud seeing the members.”

 

Rowoon then shared his thoughts on how he’s changed since his debut. “Compared to before, I think I face reality much more squarely. I also think I’ve grown more courageous in certain areas, like in how I’m not afraid of change.”

As for what he would be doing if he didn’t become an idol or actor, Rowoon pondered, “Wouldn’t I be earning money somehow? I don’t think I’d be able to work for a company. I’m certain of that. The people who know me would definitely agree.”

 

Rowoon concluded the interview by sharing what he wants to achieve before his thirties. “I had previously set a clear plan for my future, but there was nothing that went according to plan. Now instead of setting goals, I’m just trying to be satisfied with the present. I think that’s the path to happiness.”

 

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Facepalming... just earlier this year in Sunbae, Don't Put On That Lipstick's behind the scenes, he insisted he is only 189.7 cm but now he's saying he's 190cm or more. :GengarPout:

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On 7/16/2021 at 9:29 PM, mademoiselle said:

He stated that one of his favorite actors was Christian Bale and he wanted to be as dynamic as him. With idol actors being bashed for acting too stiffly, Rowoon wants to break that stigma by taking on a grey character or a grotesque character with which he can prove his skills.

Approve. Me love Christian Bale too. 

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