[Trans] Preface of “Beauty of Korea”

This is the English translation for preface of BYJ’s book, “Beauty of Korea” (P.13). Posted by Crystal at KOB. Thanks, Crystal.


" The Beauty of Korea " Preface , P. 13 ( By BYJ )


Japanese translated to Chinese by Snowkin
(http://loveyongjoon.11138.net/bbs/topics.cgi?forum=3&topic=6368 )



I can't remember which press conference at Japan , there's a question raised among all the reporters ."Can you recommend some Korean favourite tour spots and monuments to us?"
I remembered I didn't answer to this question immediately .
At that time I was thinking, "Actually how much do I know and understand about Korean culture?"
It's very embarrassing to say that in fact I almost don't know anything .

I am not intentionally doing something related to the enjoyment of popularity .
I am still very confused so far .
Often feeling I'm not deserve.
And at the same time, the gratitude raised from the bottom of my heart not only one or twice.
I was thinking "How can I express or return these feelings?"
Is there anything I can do ?
I was puzzling , then thought about can I try to write a book ?
I wish in the undetail process of learning Korean Culture,can have a re-discovery towards my inner-self .
It seems that I am able to find prior to the presence of I am,something that are guarding silently around .
At the same time, I wish to present all the beauty and excellence of Korean culture,to those people who love and care about me .

First of all this is not as an actor, Bae Yong Joon .
But as a person,I would like to proceed .
I would like to find out something solitary, or being missed .
When I started to be an actor,I had enthusiasm and sincerity to life .
Also that was the time when I was still young and green .
I wish to go back to the beginning, and like to start again .

Just like every families (fans) who loves me,I am still struggling with life .
I just am a person who worrying about life .
If from my heart,did lose thoughtful and memorable things,that will just be a lonely life .
I have such a deep feeling about this recently.
Through the culture and among the people, I would like to find her (it) in my heart .

This book definitely can't represent Korean culture .
I'm afraid may be I will wrongly convey her .
I wish this book for the beginner to search Korean culture , can interpret it as my green but sincere travel record .
There are lots of inadequacies, but if my mind can be delivered, and have interests in Korean culture as well as the Asian culture,there's nothing more worth than this.
I write this book since I wish this small gift can become a great joy .


2009 Fall , Bae Yong Joon