Park Bo Gum Vs Song Jong Ki: How does Park Bo Gum Feel about the Comparison?

There are a lot of Park Bo Gum Vs Song Jong Ki comparisons nowadays. That could be because of the two actors' similarities. Aside from being both undeniably good-looking, both of them also hit the prime of their respective careers this year with the overwhelming success of their respective dramas (Descendants of the Sun for Song Jong Ki and Moonlight Drawn by Clouds for Park Bo Gum). As a matter of fact, fans consider Song Jong Ki as the #1 trending actor for the first half of 2016 while Park Bo Gum conquers the second half.

During a recent interview, Park Bo Gum was asked on what he feels about the whole Park Bo Gum Versus Song Jong Ki comparison. To address the issue, the actor said, "Comparison aside, I'm just very thankful that I'm able to receive such a great amount of love and support. And whenever I hear that (comparison), I tend to motivate myself more. It also makes me think that I need to engage in acting and also in life more honestly and smartly."

The actor was even humble enough to say that he thinks he still lacks in some aspects. If given a chance to do some scenes again, he wanted to fix the parts where he thinks needs improvement on his part and to actually do better.

Amidst this Park Bo Gum Versus Song Jong Ki comparison, it was evident that the two actors shared a special kind of friendship. Park Bo Gum even shared that Park Jong Ki was one of the people who gives him motivation to do good in acting. He admitted that at first, he was having doubts on whether he can give justice to the character. Aside from praying, he also seeks the advice of Song Jong Ki during those down times. Song Jong Ki would always tell him to trust himself and to do his best. Song Jong Ki was very supportive to him, he said.