Responding to a question from one of his Filipino fans in the second episode of the Smart Hallyu Hangouts series of online shows, “Crash Landing on You” (CLOY) star Hyun Bin said we can define happiness in different ways.

“I can’t remember exactly when I said that, but my standards have changed a bit. I can’t remember exactly what situation I was in or what thoughts I had when I said that. But I think I was talking about achieving something or finding something that satisfies me and makes me happy. I think it’s hard to define the word happiness. It can be defined differently depending on how you see it. These days, I think happiness is about how much you experience happy and positive feelings throughout the day,” Hyun Bin said.

It’s the small things

“On the days when I had those feelings, no matter how tough the day was, at the end of the day, I can tell myself I was happy that day. And on the days when I didn’t experience those feelings, I can’t help but think it was a tough day. So these days, I try to find the small things that make me feel happy in my everyday life,” he said.

Hyun Bin, who is a Smart Communications endorser like his CLOY co-star and real-life partner Son Ye-jin, was following in her footsteps, after she guested in the inaugural episode of Smart Hallyu Hangouts.

The fan question was referencing the time the actor had talked about wanting to get closer to a happy life.

Hyun Bin also gave valuable insight on the different mental and emotional challenges that people face, sharing what he has learned from his own experiences.

Asked what advice he would give people who are experiencing a slump, he replied: “I think it depends on how you define a slump. Even now, I think I’m in a slump as an actor. For instance, it might be hard to call it a slump, but I have my concerns too. Sometimes, I don’t like my acting, even when my director said it was okay. Then I start thinking about why the director said it was okay, and what I don’t like about it. Then I shoot the scene again and again until I’m satisfied. But I’m not sure it was the right thing to do.”

New perspective

“That’s the problem I always have. When I find myself in a slump, if that’s what you call it, I try to figure out what caused it. I try to figure out if I’m having trouble because of my own thoughts or because of a specific cause. I try to take a step back to figure out what it is.I believe if you take a step back, and look at yourself and the situation from an objective perspective, you’ll be able to cope with it better. Because then you’ll be able to find whatever put you in your situation,” he said.

What is the thing Hyun Bin thinks everyone should experience?

“Traveling. I suggest you travel somewhere where the culture and the environment are different. It gives you a new perspective. While traveling, you experience new emotions and discover the sides of you you have never noticed. And I think that’s a great experience for many reasons. I think touring all those islands [in the Philippines] would be a great experience,” he said.

Virtual fan meet

Hyun Bin expressed his gratitude to all his Filipino fans.

“All I can do for them to repay their love is to continue acting, hoping it would make their life a little better. Although it was for a short time, I got to talk with my fans and talk about my works for a short while. It was nice to communicate with my fans, even though I could only see them through a screen,” he said.

The event had more surprises in store for Smart subscribers, as two lucky fans were able to hop on a quick video call with Hyun Bin himself on the set, while others got to win special prizes from Smart. The event wrapped up with a digital photo op session with all the attendees.

Hyun Bin also asked his fans to watch out for his upcoming movies.

“Both ‘Bargaining’, the movie I filmed last year and ‘Confidential Assignment 2’, the movie I finished earlier this year are almost ready to be released now. I cannot tell you for sure when they will be released because it will depend on the situation, but they will be the first movies you’ll see. I’ll make sure to find good dramas and movies and do my best. Please wait until then.”