Actor Ko Hyun-jung As she missed the production presentation of the drama starring her due to a sudden deterioration in health, other actors and directors sweated. He had no choice but to answer all the reporters' questions instead.
The production presentation of Genie TV's original drama "Namib" was held at 2 p.m. today (16th) at the Grand Ballroom in Sindorim D-Cube City, Guro-gu, Seoul. Director Kang Min-gu, who directed the drama, actors Ryeo-woon, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Lee Jin-woo attended and talked about the work.
is the name of the desert region located in South Africa. In this work, it means a place where desert and sea meet, and metaphorically expresses the meeting between Kang Soo-hyun, a woman with a bleak mind like a desert, and Yoo Jin-woo, a child who shakes precariously like the sea.
Before its official release, the work was known under the title of "Starry Night." In response, head coach Kang Min-gu said, "The title has not changed. Everything was a household event and there were many things, but I decided on the final decision because "Namib" was so beautiful. He explained, "I got along well with the characters."
'Namib' tells the story of fired star producer Kang Soo-hyun (played by Ko Hyun-jung) and released long-term trainee Yoo Jin-woo (Rareun) meeting and moving forward for their respective goals. Actor Ko Hyun-jung was scheduled to join the production presentation, but the event was partially exhausted by announcing her absence on the same day. Prior to the full-fledged proceedings, the production team of
Namib said, "Actor Ko Hyun-jung was absent due to sudden deterioration in health," adding, "We inevitably decided not to participate this morning in accordance with the medical staff's opinion that absolute stability and recovery are needed." We ask for your understanding."The image of
Ko Hyun-jung was only available through the trailer. Ko Hyun-jung met long-term trainee Yoo Jin-woo (Rareun) after going through a crisis once with "Kang Soo-hyun," and expressed the two getting closer as producers and star trainees with bright energy.
Director Kang Min-gu said he thought Ko Hyun-jung was the most suitable for "Kang Soo-hyun" and sent a love call. However, some dismissed the view that the character, who overcomes the difficult situation and moves toward his goal after the crisis, seems to resemble Ko Hyun-jung's real life, saying, "The actual actor's life was not considered at all."
Director Kang said, "When I first saw the character, I thought Ko Hyun-jung was the strongest. Ko Hyun-jung made the offer because she thought it was appropriate to express charismatic and acting delicacy, and she said she would be okay to return after a few years," he explained the casting process. Ryeo-woon was selected as a star trainee who had to work with Ko Hyun-jung
Director Kang said, "Since Ko Hyun-jung is such a great actor, I thought about whether Ryeo-woon would be able to do well, but I thought he was a friend who would overcome it well during the meeting, and he did well on the spot as well. I think the smoke can shine this time," he said.
"When I first filmed it, I couldn't sleep because I was so nervous because he was so amazing," Ryeo-woon said. "He made me feel so comfortable and pulled me out to act well, so I think a good acting came out behind him," he said. "I almost lost my concentration when I filmed on the roof, but he let me be immersed in it."
'Namib' was highly anticipated even before the broadcast, as it was Ko Hyun-jung's first work to return to the CRT for the first time in three years. However, as Ko Hyun-jung, who leads the work at the center, was unable to participate in the production presentation, which is the official beginning of the work, other actors and directors were forced to answer many questions related to him.
'Namib' has not finished filming yet. Coach Kang said, "Ko Hyun-jung tried so hard to work hard, so there was a difficult part physically. I filmed with a smile on the scene, and I have two more days to shoot, but I think you will do it with your mental strength," he said, settling the situation.
Meanwhile, "Namib" will premiere on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, and ENA on the 23rd, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m.
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