Actors Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah will be working together for the first time through the Netflix series ‘Tangeum’.This ‘Tangeum’ is different from other historical dramas in that it contains not only the characteristics of the historical drama genre but also action, mystery, and melodrama.Various actors including Park Byung-eun, Uhm Ji-won, Jung Ga-ram, and Kim Jae-wook will be joining the series to add to its perfection.

On the morning of the 13th, the production conference for Netflix series ‘Tangeum’ was held at the Grand Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Ramada Hotel in Sindorim, Guro-gu, Seoul.Actors Lee Jae-wook, Jo Bo-ah, Jung Ga-ram, Uhm Ji-won, Park Byung-eun, and director Kim Hong-sun attended the conference.



On this day, Director Kim Hong-sun said,“ ‘Tangeum’ is a work based on a novel.I received the novel first and read it in one sitting.We talk about fate, but the characters in the book have no intention of following their own fate.I think that powerful storyline is what led me to direct it, “and mentioned the reason he took on the role of director for ‘Tangeum.’

Also, regarding the meaning of the title ‘Tan Geum’, Director Kim Hong-sun explained,” It’s said to be an ancient Chinese punishment.It’s said that you can eat beautiful and good gold, but the problem is that you have to swallow it until you die.I thought it matched the main character’s narrative.”



Director Kim Hong-sun said about the genre’s directing point, “The biggest theme was longing.When a person is so filled with longing, it can turn into resentment, hatred, or love.Complex emotions arise, and such emotions appear in our work.We appropriately placed historical action and mystery without hurting the emotional line.”

Lee Jae-wook explained about his action scenes in ‘Tangeum’, “It was different from before.I thought the action director’s sequences were stylish.I remember going there to practice a lot.”





When asked why she chose ‘Tangeum’, Jo Bo-ah said, “The difference from other works and other characters is that I was attracted to the friendship between siblings.I usually have a deep friendship with my younger sibling and I have a lot of affection for them.While reading ‘Tangeum’, I wanted to express the feelings of a sister who misses her younger sibling.”

Regarding her chemistry with Lee Jae-wook, Jo Bo-ah drew attention by saying, “I think actor Lee Jae-wook’s attitude on set is cool, and I feel that he is sincere, ambitious, and passionate about his acting, his work, and his character, so I came to respect him and learned a lot from him.”

Park Byung-eun explained about the part he focused on in his acting in this ‘Tangeum’, “When you look at the acting of actors who express ambition and such in various plays, they express it more actively, but this time, I tried to show a calm state on the outside.However, rather than showing the tone of voice, I tried to show it with the momentary glances and breathing.It was a difficult character to act out.”





Park Byung-eun also said about his chemistry with Uhm Ji-won, “It feels like a show window couple from the Joseon Dynasty.The two of them keep fighting over their wits.I think the confrontations, secret fights, and trick fights to bring the situation to their side will be very fun to watch.I think you’ll be curious.”

When asked about her feelings about the fact that her comeback project after marriage was changed from ‘Knockoff’ to ‘Tangeum’, Jo Bo-ah said, “We filmed for a long time.And in a way, after a long time of post-production, we are finally able to upload it like this.” She added, “Because it took a long time to work on it, I am even more nervous, excited, and worried now.I hope you will look forward to it and show it a lot of love.”



Finally, when asked about the production of Season 2 of ‘Tangeum’, Director Kim Hong-sun answered, “It’s up to Netflix to decide.Of course, if it goes well and such a story comes out, it would be a good story.I would be happy if such a story comes out.”

Meanwhile, ‘Tangeum’ is a mystery melo historical drama depicting the mysterious feelings that develop between Hong Rang(played by Lee Jae Wook), the son of the greatest merchant in Joseon who went missing, and his stepsister Jae Yi(played by Jo Bo Ah), who returns after 12 years with lost memories, and the only one who suspects his true identity.It will be released at 4 PM on the 16th.

Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga

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