jang hyuk dishes about his 3 junior co-stars
Jang Hyuk is busy giving post-drama interviews and he shared his opinion about his three younger co-stars. He was stellar in My Country, giving a very powerful, nuanced performance that fascinated from start to end.
On Yang Se Jong:
“Yang Se Jong is a very good person. He is very giving – he’s the type that will give you everything he has. To be honest, it is very hard to be giving. If you’re someone who just cares about yourself, you’ll find giving to those around you difficult. But I felt Yang Se Jong was filling me up even as he was moving together with me. He is as good a person as he is a good actor.”
On Woo Do Hwan:
“Woo Do Hwan is a very clear person. He thinks carefully before he acts out his scenes and is very stable in front of the camera. He has very clear direction when it comes to acting.”
On Seol Hyun:
“Seol Hyun is very hardworking. Her role, Hee Jae, is a very attractive and active character. Seol Hyun managed to make it obvious that Hee Jae was someone “who wanted to protect you” rather than someone ” who wanted to sacrifice myself for you.” She is someone who is three-dimensional and willing to try anything when it comes to acting.”
Insightful comments. Granted, Jang Hyuk had a lot more scenes with Yang Se Jong than the other two and had wonderful chemistry and synergy with him. I loved how the relationship between Bang Won and Hwi developed over the years and the sad finale was made more moving because both characters were obviously in much pain that they ultimately ended up as enemies. Hwi tried so hard to forgive and understand Bang Won until the final moment but Bang Won had his eyes on the throne and nothing, even a warrior he genuinely loved and respected, could stop him. I would love to see Jang Hyuk and Yang Se Jong act together again. Preferably without them killing each other in conclusion.
This is the best translation I’ve seen of Jang Hyuk’s declarations about his young colleagues. Thank you! Like you, I’d love to see Jang Hyuk and Yang Se Jong reunite. Acting wise I also enjoyed his energy and scenes with Woo Do Hwan. Both very intense and powerful.
I miss the drama so much!