Actor So Ji-sub shared his thoughts on performing action scenes for the first time in 13 years.

On the afternoon of the 12th, So Ji-sub met with Donga.com for an interview about the Netflix series ‘The Square’ at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the work.

So Ji-sub, who has become a hot topic for his return to action after 13 years, said about his feelings about performing an action scene after a long time, “Of course it’s physically demanding, but my head is moving forward but my body is slow.It doesn’t feel like I’m all in one like before,” and “I usually exercise a lot, so I didn’t do any separate workouts this time.I want to continue using my body in the future,” drawing attention.



So Ji-sub, who revealed that he went on a harsh diet for the action scenes in ‘The Square’, said, “When I started the diet, I weighed 95 kg.I maintained 70 kg in the end.I restricted my calories in a classic way and only ate chicken breast for rice.Now it’s not easy.So I think I shouldn’t gain too much now,” and “I like eating more than I thought, and my body type is such that I gain weight even if I eat just a little.I gain weight easily even if I don’t eat a lot.”

Earlier, ‘I’m Sorry, I Love You ‘was re-released in a remastered version through Wave, and the word’ Misa addict ‘became trendy after it was mentioned in’ Earth Oraksil ‘.Regarding this, So Ji-sub said, “I’m grateful.I’m grateful, and it’s amazing that young people watch it and feel the emotions from back then.” “I watch ‘Misa’ sometimes.When I’m struggling with acting or want to gain energy, I watch my works.I watch my works from back then, and it’s nice because I feel the energy from back then.”



He added, “As time goes by, it becomes more precious.In the past, it was burdensome, but now I am grateful that there is a work that allows me to hear such stories.”

Meanwhile, ‘The Square’, released on the 6th, is a noir action film about Ki-jun(played by So Ji-sub), who cut his own Achilles tendon and left the world of the square, but returns 11 years later to dig up the background to seek revenge for the death of his younger brother Ki-seok(played by Lee Joon-hyuk), who was the number two man in the organization.

Ki-jun, played by So Ji-sub, is a character who promised not to return to the world of the square after the incident 11 years ago, cut his own Achilles tendon, and went into hiding.However, he returns to the world of the square to find the secret behind his younger brother’s death and begins a journey of revenge.

Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga

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