"Unpredictable story is my strength"... The differences revealed by the director and writer of Netflix's 'Hell 2'

Oct 21, 2024

'Unpredictable story is my strength'... The differences revealed by the director and writer of Netflix's 'Hell 2'
Director Yeon Sang-ho answers the question at the production presentation of the Netflix series 'Hell Season 2" held at JW Marriott Dongdaemun on the 21st. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.10.21/



'Unpredictable story is my strength'... The differences revealed by the director and writer of Netflix's 'Hell 2'
Writer Choi Kyu-seok is answering the question at the production presentation of the Netflix series 'Hell Season 2' held at JW Marriott Dongdaemun on the 21st. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.10.21/
Director Yeon Sang-ho and writer Choi Kyu-seok, who directed the second season of the Netflix series Hell, gave high expectations to the series' fans, saying, `I'm confident that I won't disappoint you.'

Actors Kim Hyun-joo, Kim Sung-chul, Kim Shin-rok, Im Sung-jae, Moon So-ri, Moon Geun-young and Yeon Sang-ho, and Choi Kyu-seok attended the production presentation held at JW Marriott Dongdaemun in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 21st, raising expectations for the work.

Season 2 of 'Hell' depicts the confusion caused by the conflict between Sodo, Sajinnihoe, and arrowhead forces, centering on Chairman Jeong Jin-soo and Park Jung-ja of the revived Saejinnihoe in a world where angelic notices and demonstrations are prevalent. We are ready to capture viewers around the world through unpredictable stories that take place in a deeper and more expanded world view.



Manager Yeon Sang-ho said of Season 2 `The battle of people trying to set their own principles in confusion", he explained. Season 1 ended with numerous mysteries left, including the revival of Chairman Chung Jin-soo and Park Jung-ja of the Saejin-ri meeting, and the baby survival of Bae Young-jae and Song So-hyun couple. In this season, the follow-up story of these events will unfold, and the conflict between each character will be a key driver in a more complex society, the director said.

Coach Yeon Sang-ho expressed his expectation for season 2, saying, `It will not disappoint those who enjoyed season 1.' "This season was inspired by the world view of season one and wanted to take a new turn. At the end, there will be completely unpredictable episodes, adding to the charm of this season."



In this season, arrowheads, Saesinnihoe, and Sodo forces collide against the backdrop of a world in which social order has collapsed. Choi Kyu-seok wrote, `If season 1 was about a huge event and people's world views were changing rapidly, season 2 wanted to paint a society where the event became commonplace.' He said "The government has lost its power, the Saijin Council has become bureaucratic, and now it has changed into a situation where arrowheads exert real influence. The power struggle between each force will be a big stem of this season,' he explained.

Writer Choi Kyu-seok emphasized the difference between this season and that `We built a more expansive story by utilizing the sources from season 1.' He was confident that "In the new season, we often repeat or vary existing plots, but we set a distinction by unfolding the story in the direction of moving forward from the story of season 1."



The visual effects (VFX) are also expected to change significantly. Director Yeon Sang-ho said, `As technology advances every year, this season's lion has been embodied closer to the original cartoon.' "There were technical limitations in season one, but this season we will go beyond those limitations and deliver a more vivid and intense image."

Meanwhile, season 2 of 'Hell' depicts a conflict between the forces that follow their beliefs in a world where the angel's notice and the lion's demonstration are prevalent. With the addition of an intense acting ensemble of famous actors such as Kim Hyun-joo, Moon Geun-young, Moon So-ri and Kim Sung-chul, this season will present a more in-depth story.

Season 2 of the Netflix series 'Hell' will be released worldwide on Netflix on the 25th.



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