From comic to touching "Gangmae Gang" Seo Hyun-woo's versatile acting charm
Oct 15, 2024
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Seo Hyun-woo met with Sports Chosun at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 15th and responded to the interview for the Disney+ original series 'Gangmaegang'.
Disney+ original series 'Gangmae Gang' is a comic investigative drama in which the nation's last-place violent class and the new elite class leader team up to solve the case. Seo Hyun-woo plays Jung Jung-hwan, a livelihood detective whose goal is to go thin and long in `Gangmaegang.' It expanded the acting spectrum by showing a comical aspect different from the existing serious role.
In this work, Seo Hyun-woo is receiving great response from viewers as a character who gives laughter and emotion away from the heavy role. Jung-hwan is a detective who is an ordinary breadwinner but has a strong commitment to promotion, and his struggles with his family and work cause comical and sad feelings.
In an interview, Seo said, "This was my first full-fledged attempt at the comedy genre," he said, expressing his feelings about the shooting. He realized the difficulty of acting in comedy from the time he received the script. However, he said he was able to create a more natural comedy scene through close collaboration with the director.
He added "The director gave us ideas that went beyond the script through rehearsals, and helped us a lot to challenge without hesitation in the field."
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In this work, Seo Hyun-woo maximized comic energy through harmony with various characters. In particular, regarding his collaboration with Kim Dong-wook and Park Ji-hwan, he emphasized cooperation with fellow actors, saying, "They were considerate of each other, exchanged ideas, and continued filming happily on the spot." Seo Hyun-woo "He is an alumnus of the same age as actor Kim Dong-wook, but he was able to act in a comfortable atmosphere thanks to his long friendship," he said. About Kim Dong-wook "I learned a lot from reading the atmosphere of the scene and adjusting the rhythm and tempo."," he added.
Seo Hyun-woo's comic performance was not just a simple laugh. He delicately portrayed the realistic hardships of the character, providing both laughter and emotion. Jung-hwan is a father who strives for his family, but Seo Hyun-woo captured the hearts of viewers with his slick acting in the scene where he kneeled down and desperately begged in front of Dong-gu (Kim Ra-on) to buy toys in the tough reality and played with children mimicking dinosaurs. In addition, his cheerful charm was released in the scene where he directly airlifted hangover soup located at a long distance to be seen by his boss.
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Regarding the confidence given by 'Gangmaegang," Seo Hyun-woo said, "Through this work, I learned that I can be a little bold. I have the courage to ease my fear of crossing the line and challenge myself to a wider variety of acting." He also plans to challenge not only the comedy genre but also various genres of work, saying, `I want to challenge myself in action and compound genres in the future. I'm ready to challenge even an unconventional action scene if my physical strength allows it."
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The Disney+ original series 『Gangmae Gang』 will be released every Wednesday and will provide viewers with a pleasant laugh and emotion until the end with Seo Hyun-woo, Kim Dong-wook, Park Ji-hwan, and Park Se-wan.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
