[Interview①] Kim Donghee from 'Human Class' "Crimes like 'n번방' Must Be Strictly Punished"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Kim Donghee responded to the criticism that 'Human Class' reminds viewers of the 'Nth Room' case.

On the morning of the 7th, Kim Donghee shared various stories about the Netflix original series 'Human Class' during a video interview.

'Human Class' evokes the recent social issue of the 'Nth Room' case, where characters engage in threats via mobile phones. Kim Donghee said, "I was surprised when I read the script," adding, "I hope this serves as an opportunity for people to take an interest in the case. I believe that those who commit crimes should face strict punishment."

He continued, "'Human Class' finished filming in August last year, but I was shocked to see such an unacceptable incident occur," and noted, "There may be overlapping parts with the drama's content."

Furthermore, Kim Donghee emphasized, "After watching the work, I thought adults should pay more attention to teenagers."

'Human Class' is a controversial work depicting high school students who choose the path of crime without guilt to make money and the harsh, irreversible consequences they face as a result.

Kim Donghee plays Jisoo, who commits organized crimes driven solely by the desire to earn money. He said, "Filming was somewhat difficult, but the process was enjoyable," adding, "There were many actors of the same age in 'Human Class,' but as Jisoo, I was very tense and made efforts on set to portray a character lacking social skills. It was hard to immerse myself in acting while laughing and chatting with others."

Regarding the meaning of 'Human Class,' Kim Donghee said, "Choice and responsibility," explaining, "At the moment of making an irreversible choice, one suffers at the edge of a cliff. There is a message conveyed through that process."

When asked about his actual high school days, Kim Donghee recalled, "I attended an arts high school and decided to go to an arts school without hesitation because I wanted to act," laughing as he added, "I was full of passion but far from being a model student."

'Human Class' was directed by Kim Jinmin, who also directed 'Lawless Lawyer' and 'Time Between Dog and Wolf,' and written by the rookie writer Jin Han-sae. It was recently released on Netflix in over 190 countries.

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