This Vogue Taiwan cover and editorial with Park Bo Gum is actually from earlier this year but I'm featuring it now as a tribute to how much I'm enjoying Bo Gum's performance in the K-drama Encounter/Boyfriend 남자친구. The special 21st anniversary issue, the first to feature a foreign star immediately sold out 87,000 copies on the day of it's release which is a testament to his star power. Bo Gum's handsome looks and boyish charm are out in full force on the cover and pictorial in which he models a range of fashionable Louis Vuitton looks. In the accompanying interview, the thoughtful actor talked about the value of constantly learning, balance, and joy. "Studying is something you do every moment. Living life, the most important thing is to learn. I think learning is a job for actors. In the future, I'd like to learn a foreign language, and I think there are a lot of things I need to study. I think every person needs a balance of work, life, and freedom that fits for them. I think it's very important to retain a balance of things in life and not let one thing take over. Thinking about it, I think everything worth it lies in this. There's joy and happiness in learning, and there's also joy when you keep balance in life." Bo Gum wisely concluded, "The most important thing is to live a happy life." This sensible and down to earth outlook is not surprising considering Bo Gum's grounded personality. He has actually been on my radar since his appearances as himself on various variety shows like 1N2D, Running Man, Hyori's Bed and Breakfast where you can't really hide your true self. His genuine positive outlook, humility, kindness, manners and consideration for others is precious and so refreshing. His appeal is totally understandable. Park Bo Gum is beautiful inside and out and a lovely departure from all those empty, attention thirsty, self promoters who I just don't get people's fascination with.
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