Actor Hong Kyung left a deep impression by successfully taking on a new challenge through the Netflix animation film ‘This Star Needs’.

Released on May 30th, ‘This Star Needs’ is Netflix’s first Korean animated film, set in Seoul in 2050, and depicts the romance between astronaut Nan-young, who dreams of exploring Mars, and Jay, who puts his dream of becoming a musician on hold.In this work, which has been a hot topic even before its release, Hong Kyung voiced the male protagonist Jay.

Jay is a character who harbors a pain in his dreams behind his bright appearance.While living his life on pause as a musician, he meets Nan-young and regains his forgotten passion and love.Hong Kyung delicately portrays Jay’s warmth, affection, and even his inner wounds with just his voice.

In a narrative that crosses 225 million kilometers between Mars and Earth, Hong Kyung’s acting is firmly centered.The soft and emotional tone breathes life into the character, and especially in expressing the heartbreaking emotional line, he simultaneously shows restraint and immersion, capturing the hearts of viewers.

Hong Kyung did not just do voice acting, but was deeply involved in the entire production, from character creation and live-action filming to OST participation.His sincerity was completely absorbed into the character, and Jay was completed as a living, breathing character with realistic emotions.

He once again proved his wide spectrum as an actor through Jay in ‘This Star Needs’.

Meanwhile, the Netflix film ‘This Star Needs’, which highlights Hong Kyung’s new acting transformation, is currently streaming.




Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@donga

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