Q1. Are you satisfied with the work? I got an offer from The Silent Sea when I wanted to do a series with a unique genre. IŌĆÖm satisfied with the result. Q2. What do you think the message of the series is? I think I can answer that by explaining why I chose the work. It has an outer layer of SF, but I liked it because itŌĆÖs actually a humanistic story. That point intrigued me. Also, the vague topic of how it (moon water) is the hope and future of mankind but also the forbidden fruit came attractive to me. Q3. Do Han Yun Jae and Gong Yoo share any similarities? When I first accept a role, the first thing I do is see how similar he is to me. I find that similarity and maximize it. And I felt that Yun Jae is quite similar to me. I also have the cynical side of Yun Jae in me. He also seems to be a person who likes justice. I think Yun JaeŌĆÖs firmness and responsibility are similar to my actual personality. Q4. What do you think about the mixed reviews? I knew that there would be mixed reviews from the start. ItŌĆÖs an SF genre, so I knew those opinions would be split even more. Q5. Many of your fans are waiting for your comeback to the romance genre. ItŌĆÖs not like IŌĆÖm avoiding it on purpose (laughs). I tend to choose a work that I want to remember rather than choosing based on how big the role is. I act according to my emotions and instincts. There is something that I want to tell people. As an actor, I thought itŌĆÖd be best to join a work that actually tells a story. Q6. WhatŌĆÖs your favorite scene? There is this one scene that I got goosebumps when I first read the script. ItŌĆÖs a scene where Soo Chan vomits water after getting infected with the virus. ThereŌĆÖs also a scene where I screamed without realizing it. ThatŌĆÖs a scene where I fall from the elevator. I shot that scene with ten wires attached to my body. So many staff lifted me up and blew me away. I cheered as soon as I saw the completed scene. Q7. You appeared on ŌĆśSquid GameŌĆÖ as the ŌĆ£ddakji man.ŌĆØ Will you appear in season two as well? I keep in touch with the director, but heŌĆÖs so busy these days. He didnŌĆÖt tell me any details, so I donŌĆÖt know whatŌĆÖs going to happen. As always, IŌĆÖll decide after I read the scripts (laughs). Q8. Looking back this past year, whatŌĆÖs the best thing you did? Making a cameo appearance on Squid Game and shooting The Silent Sea. Those two things were the most rewarding. Source (1) Translator Kim Hoyeun: If you are a fan of K-drama, K-movie, and K-pop, I am your guy. I will continue to provide you with up-to-date K-entertainment news.
