Kang Ha Neul reveals he still isn't used to his rising star title

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The actor shared that his title as a rising star still feels surreal, "Hearing that I'm 'the trend' ('dae-se' is a Korean phrase which is literally translated to 'trend' or 'current' but also used to mean someone or something is on top or popular these days) these days is still awkward and uncomfortable to me. But I am thankful. My friends often tell me that as a joke, but I'm still not sure yet. The word 'the trend' means that it's for one moment. Although I've been having good luck these days, I should prepare for when that fortune shuts off. If the bubble bursts, that is when your talent is tested, so I want to show a more honest acting then."

He also shared his life goal, "This is something I promised to myself when this year began - to keep the values and [artistic] principles that I have now and not taint them. That will probably be my goal for this year, next year, and until the end. I want to become a person who sticks to my principles and doesn't get swayed by my circumstances."

Following his completion of filming for 'The Age of Innocence' and 'C'est Si Bon' this month, Kang Ha Neul will enter filming for 'Twenty' alongside Kim Woo Bin and 2PM's Junho. He's also starring in �'Girl Ghost Story', which premieres on July 3!