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[MyDaily = Reporter Lee Seung Gil] Hyun Bin, the actor who gained nearly 14kg for ‘Made in Korea.’ How did his wife, Son Ye-jin, react?
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An interview with actor Hyun Bin from the Disney+ original series ‘Made in Korea’ was held at a café on Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 27th.
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During the interview, Hyun Bin shared, “I’m glad that many people liked it. I’m grateful that people appreciated the various situations and perspectives of the character I wanted to show through the series. I’m also thankful for those who have continued to enjoy the series as it progresses and becomes more exciting,” he said.
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‘Made in Korea’ is set in the 1970s, a time of chaos and development in South Korea, and tells the story of ‘Baek Ki-tae’ (Hyun Bin), a man aiming for the pinnacle of wealth and power by using the country as a profit model, and ‘Jang Geon-young’ (Jung Woo-sung), a prosecutor who relentlessly pursues him with fierce determination, facing grand events that transcend the era.
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The series features a strong cast including Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan, Jo Yeo-jeong, Seo Eun-soo, Won Ji-an, Jung Sung-il, Kang Gil-woo, No Jae-won, Lily Franky, and Park Yong-woo, portraying characters entangled in a web of ambition. ‘Made in Korea’ also marks the first OTT series directed by Woo Min-ho, who has keenly depicted the flow of modern and contemporary Korean history in films such as ‘Harbin,’ ‘The Man Standing Next,’ and ‘Inside Men.’
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The project, which is said to reveal Hyun Bin’s most impressive appearance yet, was met with satisfaction by the actor. “I feel proud because many people have said that I look great. Since it was something I hadn’t anticipated myself, it seems the director’s intention resonated well,” he admitted.
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A highlight was the ending of episode 6. Regarding this, Hyun Bin shared, “On the morning of the shooting day, we set up, and when I was at the base camp, the director suggested an idea for that scene. I wanted to express it in a way unique to Baek Ki-tae, so we spontaneously decided to shoot it,” he revealed.
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When asked about taking on his first villain role as Baek Ki-tae, Hyun Bin questioned, “Is Ki-tae a villain?” He continued, “The director seems to aim to bring out new aspects of me, like with ‘Harbin’ and ‘Made in Korea.’ I appreciate that as an actor. Personally, I don’t think of Baek Ki-tae as a villain. I think he’s a character with charm, even if he’s doing wrong things. There are understandable and relatable parts about him, though he remains a disconcerting character.”
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Many acquaintances also ask about season 2. To this, Hyun Bin clearly replied, “My answer is ‘no comment.’ I hope people look forward to season 2 while holding onto the lingering impact of episode 6 from season 1.”
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Hyun Bin, who gained around 14kg for the role, reflected, “I think I was satisfied because I filled the screen well. Though my wife (Son Ye-jin) was also busy filming and couldn’t watch it together, I heard she found it very entertaining and appreciated seeing a side of me she couldn’t before,” he concluded.
, [HOT NEWS], ‘Reporter Lee Seung Gil (winnings@mydaily.co.kr)’