Choi Jin Hyuk sat for a drama interview for the primary time in ten years for Miss Night time and Day.
Within the Okay-drama, Choi Jin Hyuk performed the function of Gye Ji Woong, a prosecutor who seems chilly on the skin however harbors a painful previous. Speaking concerning the drama, he mentioned, “I did not count on it to fail, however it obtained much more love than I anticipated. The chemistry and rapport among the many actors had been so good that it appears to have drawn within the viewers.”
Learn on to know extra about what Choi Jin Hyuk expressed:
That is your first interview after the tip of a drama in 10 years since The Heirs.
I was planning to do one after Tunnel however could not as a result of it overlapped with my abroad schedule. Since Devilish Pleasure, I have never taken a single break day and have been engaged on initiatives repeatedly. With three initiatives a yr, it wasn’t simple to conduct interviews. It feels very new to be doing an interview after 10 years. I am actually glad that I did this drama. It is a invaluable and good work. If there are good initiatives sooner or later, I plan to maintain working with no break. I am all the time grateful that my followers assist me it doesn’t matter what I do, and I really feel that I have to repay their belief and assist.
Miss Night time and Day was broadcast worldwide by means of Netflix. Do you’re feeling the worldwide reputation growing?
My Instagram followers elevated by about 60,000 to 70,000 after the printed. Initially, the feedback on my posts had been largely in Korean, English, or Japanese, however just lately there are many in Arabic. Seeing this, I notice that there are extra worldwide followers now. I anticipated that this drama, being vibrant and of the fantasy style, can be fashionable abroad.
Do you’ve any memorable reactions [from viewers]?
The most effective response was that folks discovered it enjoyable. I favored listening to that characters like Mi Jin and Im Solar appeared one and the identical, and personally, I loved listening to that ‘The Gye Ji Woong trio is so humorous.’ We additionally felt quite a lot of that on set. The workers additionally mentioned that it was greatest when the three of us had been collectively. I hoped the viewers would have the identical feeling, and it appears they did.
Some have mentioned that Gye Ji Woong had much less display screen time in comparison with Im Solar and Mi Jin. Your ideas.
In a approach, Gye Ji Woong is a supporting character to Mi Jin and Im Solar. … Since Mi Jin and Im Solar’s story was the primary focus, if I had acted [in a way that made me] stand out, it may need disrupted the viewers’ immersion. Gye Ji Woong is cynical. He wanted to strike a stability, neither too heavy nor too gentle. I assumed sustaining the tone was my function within the drama. I’m firmly in opposition to appearing to face out. I ready by totally studying the script from begin to end.
What elements of Gye Ji Woong did you give attention to whereas appearing?
When portraying Gye Ji Woong, I did not need to act as if I used to be doing one thing nice simply because he is a prosecutor. I attempted to be easy. In reality, pretending to be cool would not make you cool however whenever you’re naturally cool with out pretending to be. So I approached the character naturally.
Your synergy with Yoon Byung Hee within the drama was additionally a component of enjoyable.
After I act with Byung Hee, there are occasions after we cannot act as a result of we each snort a lot. There’s a scene the place I shout and he falls, however through the precise shoot, I shouted in another way than within the rehearsal, and he was so startled. I could not maintain again my laughter, so if you happen to look intently on the full shot, you possibly can see me smiling barely. We had such good chemistry that there have been many instances after we gave absurd ad-libs and we each burst out laughing.
Your co-stars Jung Eun Ji and Lee Jung Eun performed the identical function. Your ideas.
At first, it was fascinating but additionally difficult. However as I met them through the day and evening, and noticed how nicely they dealt with their components, they started to seem like one and the identical. … Typically, they made comparable gestures, which made me suppose they really did a terrific job working arduous.
How did you spend your time after KBS 2TV’s Zombie Detective?
After Zombie Detective, I assumed I wanted time to consider appearing. It was a interval after I revisited my ideas on appearing and my unique intentions. I additionally started to consider the individuals who had been essential to me and the way I ought to deal with them nicely. I gave quite a lot of thought to my perspective in the direction of collaborating in initiatives and the way I work together with individuals. Then I began appearing once more with MBC’s Numbers, after which Miss Night time and Day. Miss Night time and Day is a blessing for me.
You will have typically performed authorized professionals, each in Miss Night time and Day and different initiatives. Why do you suppose that’s? Are you not involved in attempting new forms of characters?
After doing Satisfaction and Prejudice, the place I fitted nicely into the function, I ended up taking on many prosecutor or lawyer roles. I’ve typically been advised I appear chilly and intimidating if I do not converse. That may have had some affect. However, I do not select initiatives based mostly solely on the career of the character. If the chance arises, I might positively wish to play a correct villain function or discover the noir style.
Was there a motive you confirmed your private life on My Little Previous Boy?
I had obtained the provide three years earlier than I made the looks. At first, I questioned why they wished me. I’m not a really enjoyable particular person. However as a result of I saved taking over critical roles, I wished to indicate that I’m not like that [in real life]. I wished to indicate that I’m not a critical particular person, however somewhat somebody with wit and flaws, and that I am an individual with many weaknesses. Since my appearing is expounded to the roles I play, I assumed it’d assist in shedding my critical picture [in real life].
Ought to we take what we noticed on the present as actual?
My mom and I do not like mendacity, so you possibly can take into account what was proven on the present to be actual. My mom had seen that I had been deceived, and he or she did not know concerning the girlfriend half. On the present, she did say issues like, ‘My son should have been going by means of a tough time.’ I consider she was honest. Typically, she will get annoyed with me and says issues, however I believe it is all out of affection.
What are your ideas on approaching forty years of age?
My buddies are literally of their 40s. However I used to be born earlier [than them], so I am not forty but, however I already consider myself as forty. Once we had been younger, the quantity 40 appeared like an age when you might be thought-about an outdated man, however now it is simply the place I’m. I haven’t got a robust feeling concerning the quantity itself. Nonetheless, I believe that I ought to act maturely due to my age and never be ashamed.
What are your future plans?
I believe I will go for a fan assembly abroad. I need to go on trip. I’ve by no means had a correct trip. I often simply keep at dwelling when I’ve break day, so I am pondering it is likely to be good to really go on a correct trip and relaxation. I was stressed prior to now, however I’ve grow to be extra of a homebody over the previous 4 or 5 years. I like being alone with out being bothered.
Are there any genres or characters you need to attempt enjoying?
No actor would hand over on a undertaking’s industrial success. Since actors sometimes work with the expectation of success, it isn’t simple to tackle a job with the intention of utterly disregarding its industrial potential. I would really like to attempt roles that I have not explored earlier than, corresponding to within the noir style. Films are typically deeper, whereas Netflix collection typically provide a broader vary of expression. I might additionally wish to attempt a reality-based undertaking. I’ve additionally been contemplating theater. Scheduling conflicts with different initiatives made it tough, and the worry of constructing errors made me hesitant. However now I believe I ought to give it a attempt. I need to tackle the problem.
How would you wish to be described as an actor?
It is a bit summary, however I want to be referred to as ‘a good actor.’ Whereas engaged on this undertaking, I felt how a lot the general ambiance of a piece might be influenced by one particular person. On the middle of all of it had been the director and the workers, however there was additionally Lee Jung Eun sunbae [senior]. Seeing her, I spotted how my personal perspective in the direction of approaching a undertaking ought to change.
How will Miss Night time and Day be remembered by you?
It is a very valuable work. Though I assumed it might be enjoyable earlier than even beginning, it was even higher as a result of I started working with actors I like. The workers had been additionally great individuals. On days with out capturing, we might hang around collectively. Whereas the success of the drama is essential, the truth that I labored on this undertaking itself holds significance for me.