‘Director was extra relentless this time, nonetheless we tried to do one thing enjoyable,’ says Hwang
By KTimes
Actor Hwang Jung-min stated he had lengthy dreamed of main a movie collection and attributed the success of the “Veteran” collection to a targeted but satisfying strategy, emphasizing that he and the director prioritized sustaining a enjoyable, stress-free ambiance all through each movies.
In an interview with the Hankook Ilbo, Hwang Jung-min shared that he had no hesitation in becoming a member of the “I, the Executioner,” the sequel to “Veteran.”
Hwang stated, “After I hearken to the viewers who watched the primary movie, many are stunned to appreciate that 9 years have handed. Because the first movie typically performs on TV throughout holidays, I didn’t understand a lot time had handed both. I hoped the viewers would really feel prefer it hadn’t been lengthy for the reason that first film.”
The “Veteran” sequel is an motion crime thriller through which veteran detective Search engine optimization Do-cheol (performed by Hwang Jung-min) continues his relentless pursuit of criminals. The story heats up when rookie detective Park Solar-woo (performed by Jung Hae-in) joins the crew, they usually observe down a serial killer.
“Within the second movie, I wore the identical costume from the primary one, and Search engine optimization Do-cheol has at all times been in my coronary heart. I had the boldness that I may deliver him to life once more, as if taking him out of a drawer,” Hwang stated. “Our first scene was on the Nationwide Forensic Service, and once I arrived on set with my make-up executed, the director and everybody else stated it felt like we had been capturing the primary movie once more.”
Affection for character Search engine optimization Do-cheol
Why does Hwang have such affection for the character Search engine optimization Do-cheol, extra so than his different roles?
“After all, I’m proud as a result of the movie was so in style with audiences, however the cause we made the film is extra vital. The director and I needed to do one thing enjoyable with out stressing about it, and we actually loved engaged on ‘Veteran.’ The truth that it grew to become such a success was a nice shock.”
Hwang additionally shared some behind-the-scenes tales from the discharge of the primary film.
“We couldn’t determine on a launch date for the primary movie, so it acquired delayed. We needed to launch it throughout Lunar New 12 months, however that didn’t occur. Then we aimed for Might, however acquired pushed again due to Marvel films,” he stated. “Ultimately, we ended up releasing it in the summertime by probability, and it turned out to be a giant hit. That’s why this film holds a particular place in our hearts.”
Hwang stated he approached the filming of “I, the Executioner” with nice pleasure.
“As an actor, it’s an honor to star in a collection. Ever since I grew to become an actor, I’ve at all times dreamed of being the lead in a collection. There are such a lot of iconic collection like ‘Deadly Weapon,’ ‘Alien,’ ‘Die Exhausting’ and ‘The Godfather.’ Being the lead in a collection like that may be a enormous honor.”
When requested about any variations in filming the sequel, Hwang laughed and stated, “It felt just like the director was much more relentless this time round.”
He added, “The crew has grown in dimension and turn out to be youthful. It simply means I’ve gotten older. The movie business has expanded, so we now have much more folks on set now.”
Abstinence from alcohol
Though filming wasn’t straightforward, Hwang confirmed confidence in his bodily health, because of his rigorous self-discipline.
“Filming in the course of the winter was actually powerful. The shoot at Mount Nam was freezing, and simply occupied with it offers me chills. We additionally had a rooftop scene in January that concerned rain, which made it even more durable,” he stated. “However I nonetheless really feel as much as doing motion scenes. I ready onerous, and for the reason that viewers’s response has been good, I believe I may tackle one other motion function.”
Hwang joked about his dedication to health in the course of the filming of the “Veteran” sequel, noting that his determination to abstain from alcohol contributed to his stamina on set. “It looks as if my abstinence from alcohol is paying off. Haha. I’ve been alcohol-free since February for six months now,” he shared with fun.
The “Veteran” sequel, launched on Sept. 13, has surpassed 4 million viewers simply six days after its launch, crossing the break-even level. This achievement fulfills the hopes expressed by Hwang within the interview performed earlier than the movie’s launch.
This tempo is even quicker than that of its predecessor, “Veteran,” in addition to different main movies this 12 months, akin to “Exhuma” and “The Roundup: No Approach Out.”
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Instances, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Instances.