Gong Cast Interview on HunanTV

This interview was conducted on January 2, 2011 before Gong was released. The three main cast of Gong got invited by Hunan TV to do an hour long interview where they talked about BTS fun.

Watch Interview (partially English subbed on Viki)

Some observations made by Mango_cake:

• After the host shows a photo of FSF carrying YM in the "peach blossom pavilion" scene in Gong, FSF exclaims "Look how happy I am!" gleefully.
• After the host shows a photo of YM and Mickey holding hands during their "dance scene" in Gong, FSF remarks (teasingly) "And they're even holding hands..."
• Also after that "FSF carrying YM" pic was shown, FSF says YM was so easy to carry, and keeps going on and on about it--he talks about how light she is even though she's so tall, he could spin around several times carrying her and he wouldn't be tired, then he turns directly to YM and says "Really, you are the lightest person I've ever carried!" in a sort of "praising/admiring"-type tone.
• The host talks about 4th prince and 8th prince choosing love vs. power in Gong. Then she asks YM what she thinks FSF/Mickey would pick (ie love or their career). YM says, "I know FSF will pick his career!" Upon which FSF turns around to YM and says "Not necessarily...how do you know?!"
• The host mentions how they film so often in HengDian; FSF says to YM "We should buy a house there!" YM jokes: "You buy and I'll live in you guys house!"
• Previously in the show, they talk about the nicknames for each other. FSF calls YM "Mi Jie", i.e. "older sister Mi" (although this seems to be mostly in public--in the same interview he just referred to her as "Mi" and he's also called her just "Mi Mi" in other interviews). Since FSF is actually older than YM the host asks about it, he explains that it was a joke at first because everyone calls her that, then over time it became an "ai chen" (directly translates as "love name" in Chinese but the meaning is more like a "pet name"). At the end of the show when YM's fan (a guy) comes up to ask YM questions, in his first comment he also calls YM "Mi Jie" (since it is what her fans typically call her). FSF immediately cuts in asking (also sounding a tad jealous IMO) "How come you call her Mi Jie too?!" YM then turns to him and explains that it is what her fans typically call her. (And I feel like FSF should know this since he even said it started as a joke due to other people calling her that, but he seemed to forget about this detail during his initial reaction!)
• When YM's fan is giving her the gift, FSF is hovering right behind the guy watching the whole thing intently for a good 2 full minutes (reminding me of an overprotective boyfriend haha), leaving his own numerous gifts to the side forgotten.
• At one point the host talks about the nicknames for fans. e.g. FSF fans are called "Feng Ling" ("windchimes"), YM's fans are called "Mi Feng" (bees). After the host mentions this, YM turns to FSF and in the background you can hear her ask, "Aren't my fans 'Feng Mi' (honey) "? FSF corrects her saying, "No, 'Feng Mi' are our fans." And they both don't sound annoyed by it, FSF actually sounds a bit proud and happy when he mentions "our" fans. So clearly FSF is very aware of the fans of their pairing, and YM got confused about her fans vs YM/FSF fans (of course the two terms are very similar, just "flipped" from one another, but the term "Mi Feng" has been around for much longer and she's always seemed to be very aware of her fans).
• At the end of the show, there's a segment where a fan of each actor comes up to ask questions and give a gift to them. FSF's fan recommends a restaurant that he should go to. FSF says, "It has to be strong-flavoured!" The fan says it is, and then FSF turns to YM...we can't hear exactly what he said but it certainly seemed like he was suggesting to her that they go together...and it didn't seem like he included Mickey in this conversation! (Like a number of their other discussions in this interview where poor Mickey was ignored...) I also wonder if he asked the question about the restaurant because he himself likes to eat strong-flavoured food or if YM does.

Gong/Palace Anniversary

The following is written our very beloved Mango_cake:

Oh my god, I'm dying right now...this is so cute! So apparently, Gong started filming on Jul. 13, 2010. Because YM just posted this on her weibo:

"Last year's today, it was the first day of filming for "Gong". This year's today, us two once again start filming together. Happy one-year anniversary, hope it goes well!" (Along with a cute mischievous laughing smiley and a victory sign smiley, like what they're doing in the photo she posted along with it...).

She didn't name FSF of course (she never does), but who else could it be? (YM and FSF are filming Hua Pi 2 together today.) She even publicly wished them happy anniversary!!! (For "filming" of course, but we all know they just use that as a cover-up...see FSF saying "we are often together...filming!", "Whenever I look at YM I get the feeling of falling in love for the first time...during filming I mean!" )

Haha, YM is having a harder and harder time trying to contain herself lately! Meanwhile FSF is still being super quiet on his weibo (the complete opposite of what it used to be, where FSF would post cute stuff all the time while YM rarely posted anything about them). I guess he's happy having YM doing all the sweet-talking lately...

Edit: Ok nevermind, FSF just broke his silence by replying to YM's post saying "One whole year!" ...along with a laughing smiley, a thumbs up smiley, and a cake smiley. Looks like some people will be celebrating today...

Seriously, can they be any cuter?? (Of course, it's kind of ironic that YM actually hated FSF a year ago, lol...what a difference a year makes!)

Link to original weibo
Source: spcnet.tv forum

Comments: I think the reason for FSF's lack of weibo postings recently is because his mom has been secretly checking his weibo everyday. LOL. I guess he doesn't want his mom to read too much into his own private life.

FengMi's live phone conversation at an award ceremony

I'm used to see FSF looking awkward and flustered in interviews. Are you interested in seeing the usual articulate and eloquent Yang Mi looking flustered and nervous? LOL. I laughed so hard when I watched this video  last March when YM attended the Yule Da Dian Ceremony. I usually don't get to see Yang Mi loses her calmness.

English Translation:

Host: After Gong aired, you've been in a transitional phase of improvement and a hectically busy phase as well. Not only were you busy attending countless events, you were busy figuring out how to deal with the issue you have with Shaofeng. [he laughs]

0:15

Host: I'm getting to the most important point.

Host: So you and FSF got awarded today

YM: Yes.

Host: It was decided for you to come here after you consulted with him?

YM: En...Yes...Haha…

0:22

Host: You consulted with him, right?

YM: No, no, no…We never consulted each other. It's because he's currently busy and not in Beijing at this moment.

Host: We know each other pretty well; there's no need for you to blush so hard?

YM: I'm not...

0:36

Host: Why don't we do this, let's give Feng Shaofeng a call, shall we?

YM: Okay

Host: We can let him say his acceptance speech. Shall we see what he has to say?

YM: Okay

Host: Did the call go through? Hello? Hi Shaofeng

0:49

FSF: Hello

Host: Hi Shaofeng, I'm DaZuo, Yang Mi is here at my side. A moment ago, you two just received a TV series award, did you know about it?

1:00

FSF: Yes, I know. I heard about it.

Host: Do you have an award acceptance speech you would like to make?

FSF: En...I'm very grateful toward Yule XianChang for giving me this award, but it's unfortunate I have to shoot a drama today and couldn't go get the award [myself]...It happened my good friend Yang Mi can get the award on my behalf. I wish everything will run smoothly at the Yule Award Ceremony.

YM: [While FSF talks, YM continuously nods her head in approval]

1:24

Host: En, yes. Actually that was just the prologue. What we are more concerned is...do you have anything you want to say to your "good friend"?

FSF: She's there?

Host: She's here! Come, say something.

1:33

YM: En...[coughs]

FSF: En...What's wrong? [note: FSF didn’t greet YM with a hello at all, which is really informal and personal in Mandarin, but immediately jumps to a question] What does the award plaque look like?

YM: What...

FSF: What does the plaque look like?

YM: Aiya..It looks pretty good. Just wait two more days till I see you and I'll give it to you. I'll just keep it for you this next two days.

FSF: Is it glass or metal? Then...tomorrow when I'm back in Beijing, I'll drop by your place to pick it up when you're available.

1:53

YM: [She's looking shocked and stares at the host. The audience laughs] No, it's because in two more days we have a press conference for a new TV series; we have work together.

FSF: [He cuts YM short] Yes, I know, it's Fu Hu Zhuan Qi

YM: I'm talking to the friends [audience] here...and...I'm explaining to everyone, so they won't have any unnecessary misunderstanding. [She stutters a little]

2:10

Host: We're not misunderstanding …

FSF:What...The more you explain, the MORE THAT [people misunderstand] It’s fine! [also roughly translated as "Forget it"]

[Audience roars with laughter]

YM's reaction when FSF told to cease her explanation of "their relationship"

2:13

YM: [She smiles sweetly but embarrassingly]

Host: Ai! Feng Shaofeng, let me ask you something. Everyone right now is very concerned about this. We don’t see it as just mere gossip to satisfy our curiosity. We sincerely hope the best for you two. Do you understand my intention? How do you really feel? Please give us your stance, Shaofeng.

2:30

FSF: [We're] as good as in the drama, don’t interrupt. [We're] good in the drama. Everything’s good. Everything’s good.

Host: Everything’s good, huh?

FSF: En.

Host: What’s good about everything?

FSF: I’m going to go shoot [a scene]

2:40

YM: It’s not like you’re here anyway.

FSF: Ah?

YM: I said it’s not like you’re here anyway, so you don’t have to….I said you’re not here at the award ceremony anyway, so you can say whatever you like. Can you contain yourself [meaning can you be more discreet]? Just a tiny bit. [FSF starts to chuckle] There are a lot of people here.

YM reminds FSF "There are a lot of people here"

FSF: I…kekekekeke

[Audience bursts into laughter]

Host to YM: Say something

YM: Go film your scenes! Go! Go! Go quickly!

FSF: En~ Okay~En~En~Okay-le

[The audience roars with laughter and applauds]

YM tilts her head downward in embarrassment as FSF bids his goodbye with “En~ Okay~En~En~”

3:12

Host: There's no need for me to say anything more. When we are in a casual conversation, this would often come up "En. Okay. En. Okay"

YM: So pretentious!

Host: I'm joking. Actually, you explained this issue [her romantic rumors with FSF] numerous times already.

YM: Right, right.

Host: Right. Since we're here today, do you want to say anything? FSF's stance is "En. It's good. Okay." How about yours?

3:37

YM: No, it just that we know each other so well. And sometimes he would often...well...he's the type that gets easily sensible...very easily sensible...while I'm very rational, so I would often have to hold him back. I have to control a bit of his sensibility. Otherwise, once he's in the mood, he'll say random things or whatever he likes.

It was later revealed on FSF's weibo (microblog) he didn't realize the phone conversation was broadcast live on national TV!  ROFL.

Mango_cake comments:

I'm definitely used to YM being very composed in interviews so that was certainly a change! She's even more adorable when she's flustered and embarrassed, hehe. It's certainly another suspicious-sounding interview--once again FSF doesn't deny anything and just gives an evasive, ambiguous answer. And YM seemed so nervous about him giving something away...if there was nothing to hide why would she have to tell FSF to be more careful in his answers, or explain that she has to tell him to "hold back" sometimes because he will just say whatever he's feeling without thinking.

Though maybe she is just aware of all the crazy rumours about the two of them and doesn't want him to say anything to fuel the fire and have them to get out of hand, who knows.

Some Minor FengMi Tidbits

Notice anything special about the down jacket YM is wearing?

It's because the jacket belongs to FSF!  FSF once said in an interview that this down jacket was custom made to his design/specifications (the reversible jacket has a distinctive army woodland pattern on one side and a glossy weather proof material on another side). This past winter, he was often photographed wearing the jacket throughout the shooting of Hou Gong ("Royal Harem") with Ady An and the paparazzi also snapped photos of him wearing it as well. Plus, the jacket YM wore looked too big for her since she needed to roll up the sleeves. The down jacket that YM usually w can seen in the Gong 2 promotional video. I forgot the brand of YM's jacket. I think it's a European brand. Some fashion experts on the FengMi forum analyzed their clothing and pointed out it before.

I can't help but admire FSF's considerate nature. I notice he is always looking after YM to make sure she's not tripping or falling. During Gong 2 promotional photoshoot, for instance, FSF held out his hand for YM even when he was still in his original sitting posture as she decended from mid air.  Mickey He, on the other hand, immediately walked away once his part was done.



Hunan TV Promo Video

Right before Hunan TV Chinese New Year Lantern Festival Celebration Show back in mid-Februrary, FengMi shot a short, but very sweet promotional video for the TV station.

Video

FSF Gave YM a Big Surprised Visit

On Wednesday night (Beijing time), FSF surprised YM with his appearance at the fourth stop of her Shanghai promotional campaign.  She was meeting with fans after the Lonely Island movie premiere and suddenly the event host announced the arrival of a mysterious guest. YM did not expect him to be the special guest since he just flew into Shanghai earlier in the day and had his promotional event to attend that evening.  But he showed up anyway. At the behest of the audience and host, she gave him a hug. I think both were a little embarrassed.

According to her fans, YM seemed genuinely moved by FSF's show of support by coming to visit her despite his own hectic schedule. The past few days have been extremely difficult for YM. She got literally no sleep two days ago and only slept a few hours yesterday. Her atrocious working schedule is really taking a toll on her health. She now has a very bad cold and a swollen lower face due to some allergic reaction that forced her to wear a face mask in public. The producer's arrangement of FSF's surprised visit was definitely a refreshing and happy moment for her.

Youku Video:
You can scroll to minute 2:10 to watch the hug
Sohu Video:
Pretty much the same as Youku video, but you get to see the hug from a different perspective 
YuLeZaiXian Video:
Talks about about the YM's promotional events prior to FSF's surprised visit. This time the camera angle focuses on YM so you get to see her expression when she saw FSF come out with the flowers. See Mango_cake's comments below for more details.
        

This bouquet of white lilies were bought by YM's fans and FSF gave YM the flowers on their behalf.  FSF originally ordered his own flowers for YM, but they didn't get delivered in time since he was in such a rush.  He didn't even have time to change his clothes from his previous event.

 

Mango_cake also has a few good observations to add:

I can't help adding a few more cute observations to JoleCole's lovely summary on the blog!

Here's a fan-shot video of the event: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjgyNzg5MDY4.html.

It's a low quality vid that's filmed sideways and from a bad angle, but the sound quality is the best available. (The others filmed from the front are all blocked off by the media anyways who all swarmed on stage to film FengMi--and you can't hear a word they're saying because the fans are all screaming at the media to get off the stage and stop blocking their view, lol.) YM doesn't believe the host when she says FSF is coming and keeps saying "Really? You're lying...!!!" After FSF walks up he says he just finished his own promotion (he's the spokesperson for a company that makes tuxedoes for weddings hehehe) and he hurried over right after--he didn't even have time to change out of his tuxedo. (No need to FSF, I prefer this outfit! XD)

At one point FSF asks her, "is it heavy, is it heavy?" YM replies "yes", and then he immediately takes the huge bouquet for her. The funniest part is when the host asks YM "FSF flew in from so far specially to support you in your movie premiere, anything you want to say?" Then YM explains, "No, he did not specially come just to support me, he just came to see me for a bit out of convenience/in passing." Host: "You mean he's just working, just came to see you in passing..." YM: "Yes..." Host: "Come on, seeing you 'in passing' is still coming to see you!" YM: "In passing, in passing!" FSF: "Just coming to see her for awhile 'in passing'." YM: "Yes, in passing!"

LMAO. Together they said like 10 "shun bian" (i.e. it was just "out of convenience", "in passing", "just happened" type of thing). It's like in FengMi's "chao ji" interview, where the hosts asked them about FSF's birthday present to YM (an expensive necklace). FSF said: "I just happened to be in Shanghai, and I just happened to be shopping, and it just happened to be YM's birthday..." (YM even replied skeptically, "3 just happened's??" Because at that point I think YM was just starting to be good friends with him so her reaction to the necklace was "why are you giving me such an expensive present?!" Lol.)

Also, a few people noticed that at an earlier promo event that day some fans gave YM a huge bouquet of white roses, which she then gave back out to her fans as thanks. Then at the later event fans gave her a bouquet of red roses, which she in turn gave to her assistant as thanks. But FSF's bouquet of white lilies...well, clearly she kept that one for herself! ^_^

Another thing I like to add to Mango_cake's observations is that a fellow FengMi fan from the Baidu forum actually attended FSF's tuxedo promotion and asked him for his autograph. But the material they asked him to sign was NOT his own photo but on the cd cover of YM's new single. He didn't notice it at first since they were in a dark place, but when he did, he had a good hearty laugh.

Capture from YuLe ZaiXian Video

YM's eyes look so happy when she said to FSF "why are you so repelled by me!" LOL. The host previously asked FSF if he felt bad seeing YM with such a severe allergic reaction that forced her to wear a face mask.  FSF joked "I shouldn't have come. I'm quite repelled."  *speechless* -_-
Note: maybe "repelled" may be too strong of word for the Chinese characters "Xian Qi," which can mean to snub/to brush off with contempt/treat with disdain.

More from Mango_cake regarding the precursors to the surprised visit as shown in Yule ZaiXian video! 

Poor girl tripped and fell [captured in the Youku and Sohu videos] while coming up the stage (I think she's really very, very tired). FSF also referred to YM as his "very best friend" (not just "good friends"), and at the end he says he will definitely go see YM's movie.

YM was asked if she knew FSF was in Shanghai, YM revealed they had been filming HP2 together just 2 days ago but pretended she didn't know about FSF's Shanghai plans: "Really? Then how about you guys ask him for me, does he have time tonight! I'll invite him to watch the movie!" (All while laughing cutely. As a side note, during a previous promotion event on weibo YM kept joking to fans that they should go see the horror movie with their boyfriend so they can hold onto the guy during the scary scenes, haha. And who is she inviting now...? ) Funnily enough while FSF was being interviewed that day he was also asked about YM, and he also pretended that he didn't know YM was in Shanghai as well: "I didn't know, though we'd just been filming HP2 together the day before yesterday. I never got her invitation (to the movie), but if she invites me, I will definitely go support her!" XD (Right FSF, I'm sure you had no idea, even though you planned this whole thing. And YM, I'm sure you didn't know FSF was promoting his own project in Shanghai, even though you later use his work as an excuse for why he visited her during her promotion...) 

Throughout the event, fans noted that FengMi were chit chatting away in their own little world while the host talked. Here YM shows FSF the wound she received from her fall earlier.

I found this series of photos that a fellow FengMi fan put together to be hilarious! Observe FSF's body language during the meeting, particularly the distance between FengMi's upper arms.

NEW!
A fan inserted some fun dialogues between FengMi:
 
1st bubble- YM: "Wahhh~Why didn't u come earlier? I fell a moment ago."
2nd bubble- FSF: "aw...Where did fall? Let me see. Does it hurt?"
3rd bubble- YM: "Right here! Look! It's red and it's all your fault. "

Close-up of YM when she tells FSF about her fall

Behind the Wheel Bickering

FSF mentioned in three different interviews (Super Access, YuLe, Tudou) that YM could not stand his slow driving. Compared to FSF, YM is definitely less patient and more rash. He recalled a driving experience with YM sitting in his car and they were waiting to make a left turn at a busy intersection with a lot of pedestrian traffic. Even when all the pedestrians finished crossing the street, FSF still hesitated to make the left turn and the cars behind them were honking loudly. YM couldn't take it anymore and complained "Feng Ge ("Older Brother Feng"), can you drive any SLOWER?" FSF replied, "Why don't I get out and let you drive?" YM then shut up and didn't complain anymore. ROFL. FSF then explained that he was in two severe accidents that almost took his life. After going through near death experiences, FSF felt there were so many in life more important than speeding to get to your destination. Now he values his opportunity to live more than anything.

Okay, I have to admit the following photos don't have anything to do with the incident I just wrote about. But it does relate to the driving/car theme. :D LOL. I found FSF to be such a gentleman. He opened the passenger car door for YM before hoping in the driver's seat. 

Photo source: some Chinese paparazzi who followed them after they dined together at a Beijing restaurant in February.

The first car accident occurred in December of 2007. FSF overworked, fell asleep behind the wheel and wasn't even conscious during the collision. The second accident happened while he was riding his motorcycle and a truck hit him. He only escaped death because he was pushed under beneath the truck while his vehicle got crushed. After this second incident, his parents forbade FSF to drive a motorcycle despite his great love for car racing/motorcycling and became the meticulously slow driver that YM know today.

His car after 2007 accident

FSF being hospitalized