[Interview①] 'Human Class' Park Ju-hyun "Shocked by 'Nth Room' Crime, Perpetrators Must Pay the Price"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actress Park Juhyun expressed anger over the 'n-bunbang' case.

On the afternoon of the 8th, Park Juhyun shared various stories about the Netflix original series 'Human Class' during a video interview.

'Human Class' is a controversial work depicting high school students who choose the path of crime without guilt to make money and pay an irreversible harsh price as a result. Park Juhyun made her leading role debut as Gyuri, Jisoo's dangerous business partner in the drama.

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

Regarding her reason for joining 'Human Class,' Park Juhyun said, “I liked the realistic and raw feeling. I was confident that if the characters were well portrayed, it would become a three-dimensional work. I also thought the production process would be fun. I wanted to do it as soon as I saw the script.”

Park Juhyun felt the script was realistic. After the release, many responses noted that some of the crimes depicted were similar to the recent national outrage over the 'n-bunbang' case. Park Juhyun said, “I was shocked when I learned about the case. While preparing for the role, I knew there were similar cases and incidents, but I was surprised to see the actual events that happened afterward. They must pay the price.”

Regarding the ending, Park Juhyun said, “I have seen some reviews saying it was disappointing, but I am satisfied.” She added, “I think it is a work without glorification. It is a realistic piece. The ending fits well with 'Human Class.'”

Park Juhyun reflected on the work’s significance, saying, “Through this work, I grew both as an actor and as a member of society. I learned a lot from veteran actors during filming and felt a sense of responsibility as an adult living in Korea. I became more interested in social issues and understood why problems must be addressed immediately without avoidance. It is a work that made me reflect on myself.”

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