EXCLUSIVE
LEE JOON GI
AND
MOON CHAE
WON
METRO
STYLE
PHILIPPINE
INTERVIEW
21.10.2020
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‘It's been a month since the drama has ended and our hearts are still reeling. We may never recover from our Flower of Evil hangover! And we wouldn't want to, anyway, because Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won have truly captured our hearts with their amazing talent, range, and unforgettable on-screen chemistry.’ Justin Alexandra Convento October 21, 2020, 12:40 AM https://metro.style/culture/film-and-tv/exclusive-interview-with-flower-of-evil-stars/27776      |
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LEE JOON GI THE INTERVIEW SOURCE https://metro.style/culture/film-and-tv/exclusive-interview-with-flower-of-evil-stars/27776 |
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Q1 |
What was the biggest challenge for you in playing this
character? When you read the script, was there anything that you felt
difficult to agree with? |
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Although I found the plot quite interesting when reading the
script, and I was also fascinated by the story, I still felt it’d be
difficult to play the character. However, to present the audience with a
whole new image completely different from the previous works, I decided to
take the challenge in the end. Baek Hee-sung does not show his feelings
easily, so to interpret this character’s feelings better, I paid special
attention to details during the performance. It’d be hard to understand the
character from the story pieces of Baek Hee-sung and Do Hyun-soo alone.
Rather, I grasped the character’s characteristics and feelings naturally as I
read through the script. |
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Q2 |
Flower of Evil is a couple-oriented thriller series. Can
you tell us whether it focuses more on the suspense part or the romance
between the two protagonists? |
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The suspense part makes up 20% of the series, while the romance
part 80%. The story between the protagonists is very dark and depressing, yet
the series still ends with “romance,” true to the “high-energy suspense
reasoning TV series” title. In this series, as the truth the husband has
hidden for 14 years gradually surfaces, the relationship between the couple
is also constantly changing. |
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Q3 |
Among the character’s multiple identities: father, husband, and
murder suspect, do you feel it’s more difficult to interpret the romance with
the wife “Cha Ji-won” (Moon Chae Won), or is the relationship with the
daughter more challenging? Do you prefer the identity of husband or father?
Did you find it difficult to play a character with such an extreme side? |
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Frankly speaking, I don’t think I’m mature enough to interpret
the roles of husband and father perfectly. It’s already hard to interpret
just one of them. Playing both of the roles this time has been a great
challenge for me. But I feel it’s something that an actor must go through in
their career. This series was the first work I starred in after my long
break. I wanted to show the audience a new look, and that was why I chose to
play this character. |
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Q4 |
Your character has a dark criminal history, yet he fell in love
with a policewoman full of justice. Why do you think your character will fall
for someone who is the absolute opposite of himself? |
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For Do Hyun-soo, Cha Ji-won is the only one he has ever met who
has no prejudice against him. Ji-won’s innocence is like a precious
gift to Hyun-soo. It’s the first time he has experienced such emotion, and
also one of the major reasons he finally decided to marry her. For Hyun-soo,
Ji-won’s appearance is predestined. |
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Q5 |
This is your second collaboration with Moon Chae Won in three
years after 'Criminal Minds,' what do you think of your new husband-and-wife
relationship? Has the tacit understanding between you two changed? Has your
impression of her changed? What changes or growth has she made that make you
impressed? Does the spark between you two has any obvious fit or sublimation
parts compared to three years ago? What do you think Moon Chae Won’s greatest
charm is? |
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During the shooting of 'Criminal Minds,' I promised Chae Won
that we’d play a romance series together in the future. The opportunity came
faster than we’d expected, and I was glad that we could work together again.
This time we played a couple who had been married for 14 years. We both found
the character settings quite fresh, and were also very happy to have the
honor to play the characters. Through the cooperation of 'Criminal Minds,' we
had fully understood each other’s strengths, which was of great help to the
shooting of this series. And we often gave each other performance
suggestions. We both put in a lot of effort to portray a couple who had been
married for 14 years as naturally as possible. Chae Won’s acting skills are
calm and delicate, and I think our cooperation has a synergy effect. We had a
great time working together, and the shooting was completed quite smoothly. |
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Q6 |
With the wife a police officer of the serious crimes unit, did
the two characters’ “police-and-criminal” identities and husband-and-wife
relationship drive you crazy? Or do you feel more inspired and confident the
more complex emotions the character has? Is this the character with the most
explosive force you’ve played so far? |
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The character I played in the series loves his wife deeply
while hiding his past. It was a great challenge for me to combine the two
sides perfectly and interpret them naturally. During the preparation, besides
studying the character’s eyes and expressions, I also conducted detailed and
in-depth research on the character’s reaction to the interacting actors, the
image shaping of the character itself, etc. This work was a great challenge
to me, but looking back on the works and characters I’ve played in the past,
it seems I’ve always been challenging myself. As an actor, I’ve always been
working hard to present my new look. I hope that the audience can see my
effort through this work and enjoy the work. |
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Q7 |
In the series, Hee-sung covered up his past and feelings for a
long time. He’s a good liar—do you think you’re similar to him in any way? |
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I’m no liar. If I lie about something, it’s usually spilled
quite easily, and others will soon find out. If I encounter a situation
similar to Baek Hee-sung’s in the series in real life, I shouldn’t be able to
hide my past that long. (Laughs.) |
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Q8 |
What’s your most memorable experience during the shooting of
this series? |
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For me, every day spent on the shooting site is unforgettable
and precious. Everyone was working toward a common goal, and everyone was
trying to do their best. Seeing the way everyone worked, I also felt
encouraged, the shooting site suddenly full of energy. As everyone on the
shooting site had been passing on this positive energy, we completed the
shooting of the series in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. |
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Q9 |
Can you share your daily life over the past few months during
the pandemic? Have you found anything new about yourself because of that? New
strengths or weaknesses? And have you developed new hobbies or skills? |
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Affected by the pandemic, I’ve not been able to continue
practicing my favorite Jiu-Jitsu these days, nor go travel. But just because
of this, I’ve spent more time at home. I took advantage of the time and made
sufficient preparations for the shooting of 'Flower of Evil,' not only
reading through the script carefully but also fully studying the characters.
I look forward to meeting my fans soon after finishing the shooting of
'Flower of Evil.' |
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Q10 |
You’re a father in this series—how was your cooperation with
the little actor who played Eun-ha? Did you feel comfortable with her? |
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The name of the little actor who played Eun-ha is Seo-yeon. I
think my cooperation with her was full of surprises. She was really smart.
Compared to adult actors, she could understand and perform various emotions
faster. I really like children. I often played with Seo-yeon on the site, and
the staff also knew that we got along quite well. So we didn’t find it
difficult when playing father and daughter, and we both could express our
feelings naturally. |
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Q11 |
Fun question!
The title of the series is 'Flower of Evil'—if you have to describe yourself
as a flower, what flower will you choose and why? |
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I’d like to
choose the rose. As rose not only is my favorite flower, but also symbolizes
passion. I feel it suits me well. |
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Q12 |
Dedicating
close to 20 years to acting, do you have any unaccomplished dreams or wishes?
Can you share with us how you faced and overcame the pressures of being an
actor? What are your principles of work and life? Is your happiness in your
own hands? |
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