[Interview①] Ha Jung-woo "Kim Nam-gil, Actually a Charming Youngest Uncle Type"

[Lee Isul, Entertainment Reporter]

Actor Ha Jung-woo spoke about how charming Kim Nam-gil is.

On the afternoon of the 31st, Ha Jung-woo shared various stories about the movie The Closet (directed by Kim Kwang-bin) during an interview held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

That day, Ha Jung-woo recalled meeting Kim Nam-gil, with whom he worked for the first time through the film, saying, “I first saw him 12 years ago at a fan meeting for senior actress Go Hyun-jung. Back then, he had a very chic and naturally actor-like vibe.”

Ha Jung-woo continued, “Later, I met him privately through Ju Ji-hoon. When I actually saw him in a relaxed setting, I found that he had a good personality, was thoughtful, and very charming. He gave off a very easygoing and warm human vibe, like the youngest uncle.”

He added, “Kim Nam-gil seems to feel drunk even after just half a glass of soju. The vibe at drinking gatherings matches perfectly. Maybe because he’s not good at drinking, he probably has his own know-how,” which brought laughter.

Ha Jung-woo went on, “Once, I ordered two shots of soju at once, but he fell asleep boringly, so I felt we should never do that again. After that, he started talking twice as much as usual at drinking gatherings,” he said with a laugh.

Once again, Ha Jung-woo expressed affection, saying, “Kim Nam-gil is a charming guy. If my charm is violet, then Kim Nam-gil’s charm is a lively blue.”

The Closet is a mystery story about a father who searches for his daughter who disappeared without a trace after moving into a new house, and a mysterious man who appears knowing the secret of the incident.

Ha Jung-woo plays the character Sang-won, who lost his wife in an accident and is raising his young daughter alone. The film leads the story by portraying the father’s desperate feelings as he searches for the suddenly missing daughter and the fear he faces when encountering a mysterious presence. The movie opens on February 5.

Photo = CJ Entertainment

Reporter Lee Isul ssmoly6@asiae.co.kr

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