In every boy there may not exist a man, but in every man there is always a boy.
"Everyone should have their own style , do not be a replica of someone else. What you are is what you are. Maybe in future, I will be a director. The most important is whether you have a story to tell. If I have one now, I would direct, most likely may be a autobiographical type of film."
Looking back over the past few years, MOTY’s writeup, it looks like a bad year with chaos, destruction, uncertainty, and therefore negativity is the norm. We can sit there endlessly being complained about and complain about things but some people may just get up and continue to work. What happened this year tells us that the word "impossible" does not exist, with swing of the tide that cannot be externally influenced. The game rules for this world has changed, but a man of style will do things to survive, they are not self-limiting, with repeated defeats , they never give up their original ideals, they shine in the field of sports, entertainment, advertising, Investment and life aesthetics, producing beautiful transcripts this year, they are worth to be crowned the MOTY crown. At the same time, in these generation, we frantically alternate from one generation to another. We see that Taiwan's younger generation is pursuing dreams in fashion, design, catering and curating. Although they have not gone too far yet, their pace is steady and fast. It is a next wave that is is definitely worth looking forward to. Taiwan still have a bright tomorrow.
He is not a self-imposed idol class actor, Chen Bo Lin entered the industry at 18 years old, his popularity has not decreased. With a handsome face and acting throughout Asia, he has in recent years expanded in China and South Korean film industry. His personal charm and perseverance made him the most successful representative of these two markets. His various genres of work and work across different countries has made him a Hong Kong-originated international artists of Taiwan.
If you try to measure his expansion in the performing arts, the program he participated in early 2016 is a suitable reference point - He and South Korean Star Song Ji Hyo participated in the mainland reality show “We are in Love” as a couple, using their real identity to produce a romantic international love story despite language barriers. They shot in South Korea, China and Taiwan, Scandinavian and Southeast Asia. Besides being a hit show, his image as a “warm man” has also increased and expanded to the cities that cannot be ignored by Taiwan Film industry : Korea and Mainland China.
The Basic Skills of Multi Talented Actor
When Chen Bo-lin smiled, you are reminded of his 18-year-old performance in “Blue Gate Crossing" with the expression of Zhang Shih Hao (his character in the film). In the final scene of the move, he was riding a bicycle, dressed in Hawaiian shirt swept up by the wind, no one knew at that time how far this youth will go but in the hands of God, the boy has gone so far. As a star from Taiwan, Chen Bo Lin has made his way to Hong Kong, Japan and recently to mainland China and South Korea. He is currently filming in Shanghai, China's first co-production with Disney. With 15 years he has projected himself into the pulse of the Asian films and television forces. In this regard, Chen Bo Lin looks relaxed, emphasizing that everything was arranged by fate along, it was not deliberate. So many people wish to be in his position, it seemed he was invited into this effortlessly. He said, "Do not envy me. I have paid a great price (to be here).”
Language was one of those “great price” he paid. With less than 20 years of age , he has already entered Hong Kong and Japan, while other new artists were still exploring the showbiz, he has already conversed in Cantonese and Japanese as if it was his mother tongue . His drama “In Time With you " has its copyright sold to South Korea, gaining him attention with the Korean market inviting him openly. Chen Bo Lin does not however intend to just pass through. The film “Life Risking Romance" was shot with him speaking English with the first tier actress Ha Ji-won and he also cooperated with starlet Son Ye Jin in "bad guys must die”. He has directly participated in full Korean performances such as "Monster" playing a mysterious wealthy businessman conversing in both English and Korean.
The outside world observed him switching between languages, as easy as flicking a light switch but he shrugged his shoulders and said that mastering a language is nothing to be so proud of. It is a basic skill of an actor.
"I do not think this is a plus, but are basic requirements. In the end, it still falls on the performance itself, the language is only part of the process that must be overcome. Just as some roles may require you to lose weight or gain 20 kg , the actor is just trying to meet the role’s requirement. "But some people choose to do voiceovers?” He had a disgusted on his face and he shook his head: "I do not like that, that is too badly executed. You really need to finish saying a line and have people feel “Yeah” that kind of feeling”. Chen Bo Lin's childishness suddenly appeared at this time, similar low-key comic heroes whose enjoyment are focused on the final magnification to create a stunningly gorgeous scenes that are enjoyed by all. Then, as he thought, he added, “Right now, yes I think I am really great,. That’s right , I achieved the impossible.”
For his development into South Korea, Chen Bo Lin said he was completely passive. "I am a drifter, floating around from Taiwan to Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea." South Korea and Taiwan has great differences in both film and television environment. He said bluntly that South Korea's film industry is very strong. “Let me use a cup as a metaphor, a film in Taiwan may only shoot half a cup, South Korea will shoot 80% full, the problem with Japanese films is that it is too bland. Korean films has taste, but also let you drink to your fulfillment." Asked him, why would Taiwan film give people this feeling? He said, "Hey, do not ask me." But slowing down, he said, "Aside from the market and problems of the industry, there are stories of bravery. In addition to the actor's main business, Bolin’s company also has does production with sufficient resources to tell a story - if he wants to tell it.
Life is a documentary that can not be designed.
At the moment he sat in front , casually with a simple but good-looking white T-shirt with a his slightly longer hair tied back into a small ponytail, he said that long hair is in preparation for his next film, he will need to cut it right before shooting. “Its ok. In fact, I think we still have our own Style, we do not need to become a replica. Who you are is who you are, you do not need go with some standard." So the "go with the flow of gesture" is also reflected in his understanding of life. Chen Bo-lin, for example, says that people are accustomed to life as a feature film, but he wants his own documentary to be called "Difference in Design." He said: "Life is not script, so I cannot plan how old I should get married. You can set the goal, but don’t let it become a designated.”
He said that if he was not an actor, perhaps his life will follow a general path. However, because he is a performer, "randomness" happens to be the biggest trait of this occupation. "You do not know when you need to be young, when you need to play the part of an old man, when you need to become thin, when you need to suddenly gain weight, our life needs to be more flexible than others. You will not want to settle. In fact, I can’t.I hope I can continue my journey with this flexibility. "
As an idol, Chen Bo Lin is indeed not a comfortable type, with the typical rebellion in a safe range, it has even formed some kind of a charm. Originally one would think he would hate to make some simple conclusions in life with motto or quotations, but he surprisingly expressed a liking. "There are some things you say now that you may not realize the power of its influence, or who will see it after a hundred years, to encourage someone who is frustrated or help him make a major choice." We asked, what is his life motto , he smiled and said “Too many, saying it out may be a bit weird” but still said "I must think of a really great one!" But after seriously pondering for a while, he gave up.
“It seems this summer has come and gone without us doing anything.But surely, we have left something behind. What we have left behind, will determine the kind of adult we become.” In fact, this was the quote of a 18-year-old Chen Bo Lin on the screen. Because he uttered these words of profound meaning, he was secretly pleased. Director Yee Chih Yan gave him this paragraph , and now Chen Bo Lin reaffirmed those words on his own. He admits that he is satisfied with the adult that he has become. When we asked him whether there are anything he wants to do but have not done, he bypassed the question and said
“My hope is that every decision I make is a happy one."
Will you still need to make unhappy decisions now?
"No, I hope I can have the freedom in every occasion, its not about happiness, but to enjoy every choice."