'Banggu-seok 1yeol' Yoo Ah-in "Approaching Any Character with Compassion"
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Yoo Ah-in answered questions about the works and characters he appeared in.
The JTBC show 'Banggu-seok 1-yeol' aired on the 7th featured a special on actor Yoo Ah-in.
In the broadcast, Yoo Ah-in talked about his representative works such as 'Veteran', 'Burning', and 'Crown Prince Sado'.
Regarding how he immersed himself in the characters in 'Veteran' and 'Sado', Yoo Ah-in said, "I approach any character with compassion."
He explained, "'Sado' is the same. Although the character has ethical issues, I approached portraying the human Sado with compassion."
About his role as Jong-su in director Lee Chang-dong's 'Burning', he said, "I did not plan ahead and valued the 'feeling'."
He added, "I focus on tension, movements, and gait. When I enter the character, it's not about finding it from the start, but there comes a moment when I realize 'I have become Jong-su.'"
He also mentioned, "I don't particularly like scenes where the will of actor Yoo Ah-in interferes."
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When asked, "What do 'Veteran' and 'Burning' mean to you?" he replied, "Both works are equally an honor and a challenge. Through those processes, they constantly help me grow and reflect. I think they are precious films."
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