Dohee’s Dilemma ‘I Want To Fix My Accent’ [Interview]

Dohee's oval-shaped face, chiseled features, prominent eyebrows, and tightly pursed lips give one the impression that she's a very determined girl. When someone commented that Dohee looks exactly like past star Wang Jo Hyun, she responded, "To be honest I didn't know who Wang Jo Hyun is even up until I read the script" and laughed.

It's understandable, since Wang Jo Hyun's days of glory were in the late 1980s. Dohee, who was born in 1994, just turned 20.

"I think the first time people started saying I look like Wang Jo Hyun was the scene where I first tied my hair. That's when I first heard the name Wang Jo Hyun, and she's really pretty. Since people are saying I look like her, I'm kind of burdened, but to be frank it makes me feel really good. (Laughter)"

Drama "Respond 1994" is a work that has helped Dohee in many ways.

Ever since she appeared in "Respond 1994," Dohee has earned many nicknames to precede her name, such as 'Little Girl' or 'Korea's Cursing Little Sister.'

"I was often asked whether I anticipated that 'Respond 1994' would do this well. To be really honest, I didn't even dare think like that. I started off thinking only about myself. 'What if I become a burden and put them at a disadvantage?' 'What if my poor acting makes me stand out?' I was so filled with these thoughts I didn't have time to worry about whether it would do well. However, the script is so entertaining, and I had a strong trust in director Shin Won Ho. That's how I gained confidence."

When we think about the moment we had to let go of the character Jo Yoon Jin, our hearts become full.

"Since it's my first work, I still have a lot of lingering feelings. More than just that kind of meaning, I was able to meet many good people, and was able to have a great time from meeting them. I still feel like I have 'Respond 1994' heartburn. Even when I'm 50 or 60 I think I won't ever be able to forget 'Respond 1994'."

Now Dohee is known predominantly as an actress, but she is also a member of girl group Tiny G. Their group name is a combination of the words tiny and giant, meaning Tiny Giant, or Tiny G.

Dohee stands at only 151.8cm (about 5 feet) and has a small stature, but she has a strong presence and bright energy, which is her unexpected charm. She truly is the embodiment of the name 'tiny giant'.

Her presence in the entertainment industry is not normal, to be sure. She's being recognized by the movie, broadcasting, and advertising industries.

She has already determined her next work. She has been cast in director Yoon Jae Goo's new movie Secret Temptation (translated title), and is looking forward to filming. It looks like she'll be joined by fellow "Respond 1994" actor Yoo Yeon Seok, so expectations are high.

Dohee shared that she's been actively trying hard to fix her vernacular into the standard language.

"My accent is so bad, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that what you saw in the drama is my actual way of speaking. Except the cursing. (Laughter) These days I'm trying very hard to fix my accent. I'm even trying to use the standard language at every public event. I think it's very necessary for me to put in effort so that I can continue to show you a variety of acting."

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