Actor Park Bo-young Discusses Lee Byung-hun’s Distinct Acting Method in ‘Concrete Utopia’
[Seoul, July 21, 2021] During the press conference held for the upcoming film ‘Concrete Utopia’ at Konkuk University in Seoul, actor Park Bo-young shared intriguing insights into working with co-star Lee Byung-hun.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the project, Park Bo-young revealed, “When I first read the script, I immediately expressed my desire to be a part of it. I asked my company representative if it was possible for me to take on this role. I had been yearning to showcase a different side of myself in a genre I hadn’t explored before.”
Reflecting on her experience working closely with Lee Byung-hun, Park Bo-young recalled, “Something about him really stuck with me. Amongst his many exceptional lines, there was one where he had to imitate a ghost making a peculiar sound. I remember that vividly.”
Furthermore, Park Bo-young shared an interesting anecdote, saying, “The director was highly satisfied with the scene, but I requested another take. Lee Byung-hun, the seasoned actor that he is, effortlessly reproduced the sound over and over again. It made me wonder if he had prepared a hundred different versions.”
Impressed by Lee Byung-hun’s versatility, Park Bo-young revealed, “What surprised me even more was how he seamlessly transitioned from casually joking with us to portraying a scene filled with anger. I observed his acting and noticed a remarkable change in his eyes. It was incredible how he could switch emotions in a matter of seconds. That’s when I realized the true essence of being an actor. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe.”
‘Concrete Utopia’ is a captivating disaster drama that takes place in the aftermath of a major earthquake, where survivors find refuge in the last standing imperial palace apartment complex in Seoul. The film is set to hit theaters in August.
Contact: Kyumin Noh, Culture News – presskm@knewscorp.co.kr
[뉴스컬처 노규민 기자] Actor Park Bo-young talked about Lee Byung-hun’s ‘eye renewal theory’.
On the afternoon of the 21st, a press conference for the production of the film ‘Concrete Utopia’ was held at the entrance of Konkuk University to Lotte Cinema in Jayang-dong, Seoul. Actors Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-joon, Park Bo-young, Kim Sun-young, Park Ji-hoo, Kim Do-yoon and director Eom Tae-hwa attended.
Lee Byung-hun and Park Bo-young in the movie ‘Concrete Utopia’. Photo = News 1
On this day, Park Bo-young said, “As soon as I saw the scenario for the first time, I said to the company representative, ‘I really want to do it, but ask if I can do it.’ He said, “More than anything, I wanted to show a new side of myself in a different genre that I hadn’t appeared in before.
Park Bo-young then conveyed her impressions of working directly with Lee Byung-hun. Young Park Bo said, “I still remember something. Among Lee Byung-hun’s advanced lines, there were fingerprints saying, ‘He makes a strange ghost sound.’ “I remember.
In addition, Park Bo-young said, “The director was very satisfied. Then I asked for another version, and Lee Byung-hun made another sound seonbae again and again. I thought, ‘Did you prepare 100 versions ?’ “he said.
At the same time, Park Bo-young said, “I was more surprised. He sat down with us and joked together, then he went to shoot a scene full of anger. I saw him acting and thought he changed his eyes. I was wondering how he could change like that in such a short time.” He would have been focusing on that scene all day and worrying about it, but the eyes of the sun bay changed in 10 seconds. I felt, ‘Oh, that’s what an actor is like.’ I found myself getting smaller.”
‘Concrete Utopia’ is a disaster drama depicting a story that begins when survivors gather in the only remaining imperial palace apartment in Seoul, which was destroyed by a major earthquake. It is planned to open in August.
Kyumin Noh Culture News presskm@knewscorp.co.kr
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