Kim Ji-hoon “The synopsis wasn’t fun… but it’s a work I poured my life into” (Gwigung)

The lead actors of ‘Gwigung’ revealed why they chose the work.

First, Yook Sung-jae said at the production conference for SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Gwigung’ held at SBS building in Mokdongseo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 17th, “I wanted to try a historical drama.I wanted to do a work that mixes my favorite fantasy genre with exorcism, romance, and bromance.I chose it because I was greedy about acting while fully embodying the contrasting charms of Yoon Gap and Kang Chul all by myself.”

Kim Ji-yeon confessed, “I usually like fantasy stuff, so I wanted to try it, and I really enjoyed reading the script.I was curious about how this story would unfold into a video.I found it interesting that there were snakes, shamans, and traditional Korean ghosts, and I enjoyed watching the director’s previous works.I’ve never done a comedy before, so I thought it would be fun and that I could improve a lot, so I took on the challenge.”

Kim Ji-hoon said, “At first, I thought it would be boring when I read the synopsis.I wondered if the role of the king would be boring.” He continued, “When the script was completed, it ended up being a very attractive role, but at the same time, it was a difficult role.It was one of the most difficult roles I’ve ever played, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that I poured my life into it.I poured my entire acting career into it.I still have muscle pain, so I go to a Korean medicine clinic.”

‘Gwigung’ is a new SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Gwigung’ (written by Yoon Soo-jung/directed by Yoon Sung-sik)is a fantasy romantic comedy about a shaman named Yeo-ri who rejects her fate as a psychic, and Kang Cheol-i, an imoogi trapped in the body of Yeo-ri’s first love, Yoon Gap, who face the eight-faced ghost who holds a grudge against the royal family, and their bodies and souls become tightly entangled.It is a work by director Yoon Sung-sik, who directed the dramas ‘Mr.Queen,’ ‘The Best Lee Soon-shin,’ ‘Gaksital,’ and ‘Daejoyeong,’ and writer Yoon Soo-jung, who wrote the dramas ‘The King’s Face ‘and’ Cheeky Go Go.’It will be the follow-up to’ Treasure Island’ and air for the first time on the 18th(Friday)at 9:50 PM.

Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga

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