'Bangguseok 1yeol' Director Byeon Young-joo: "Movie 'Swing Kids' Deserves Praise for Do Kyung-soo and Park Hye-su"

Director Byun Young-joo. Photo by JTBC, captured from the broadcast screen of 'Banggu-seok 1-yeol'.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Director Byeon Young-joo praised the acting skills of Do Kyung-soo (D.O.) and Park Hye-su in 'Swing Kids'.

On the 21st, JTBC's 'Bang Guseok 1yeol' aired a special episode marking the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, discussing the horrors of war through the films '1917' and 'Swing Kids'. Lecturer Choi Tae-sung and German-born broadcaster Daniel Lindemann appeared as guests.

During the broadcast, Director Byeon Young-joo praised Do Kyung-soo, who passionately portrayed the role of Ro Gi-soo in 'Swing Kids'.

He said, "Actor Do Kyung-soo perfectly mastered both dance and acting through relentless practice."

He continued, "Director Kang Hyeong-cheol said that on the day he met Do Kyung-soo, he thought 'Ro Gi-soo has arrived.' The Ro Gi-soo he imagined not only practiced diligently but also flawlessly delivered the acting," recalling the moment.

Additionally, Director Byeon gave high praise to actress Park Hye-su. He said, "This work is practically her debut. I thought, 'How can she be this good?' She perfectly expressed the feeling of a wildflower that steadfastly says 'I will endure' amidst the truly impoverished lives during the Korean War."

Director Byeon evaluated, "Before anything else, this film rightfully deserves praise for the amazing actors Do Kyung-soo and Park Hye-su."

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