GOT7’s Jinyoung and Roh Jeong Eui have shared extra insights into their roles within the upcoming drama “The Witch”!
On the morning of February 11, Channel A’s new weekend drama “The Witch” held a press convention in Guro District, Seoul. Attending the occasion have been director Kim Tae Kyun and solid members Jinyoung, Roh Jeong Eui, Lim Jae Hyuk, and Jang Hui Ryoung.
Based mostly on “Shifting” writer Kang Full’s webtoon, “The Witch” is a thriller romance that follows the story of Mi Jeong (Roh Jeong Eui), a lady often called the “witch” who was chased away from a village in spite of everything the boys who fell in love together with her died, and Dong Jin (GOT7’s Jinyoung), a person who tries to rescue her from the mysterious sample of dying.
“The Witch” marks Jinyoung’s extremely anticipated drama comeback after finishing his army service. Reflecting on his return, Jinyoung shared, “Because the drama was filmed earlier than my enlistment, there was some strain as an actor, however after I accomplished my service, the joy outweighed the burden. It’s a mission we wrapped up two years in the past, and as my first post-military mission, I do really feel nervous, however above all, I’m simply completely satisfied.”
He added, “As a fan of Kang Full’s webtoons, I do know firsthand how highly effective his storytelling is. It was an honor simply to be a part of his universe.”
Jinyoung additionally spoke about his strategy to the character: “Once I first solid as Dong Jin, I labored carefully with the director to match the character’s essence. Dong Jin has a duality—he’s each good and bizarre. I wished that distinction to shine by in my voice and expressions, so I had many discussions with the director to form the character.”
Taking part in the enigmatic Mi Jeong, Roh Jeong Eui described her deep connection to the function. “I’ve been a fan of Kang Full’s work for a very long time, so I used to be extra excited than pressured. Mi Jeong is a personality who has reduce herself off from the world as a result of guilt she carries. Whereas getting ready for the function, I centered on emphasizing her loneliness by her eyes. She’s completely different than the actual me, so I realized quite a bit and obtained constructive influences from her.”
With “The Witch” being tailored from a webtoon, many followers have been curious concerning the actors’ synchronicity with their characters. Jinyoung commented, “Because it’s based mostly on a webtoon, we needed to contemplate the visible similarities. I labored carefully with the make-up and costume groups to create a model of Dong Jin that felt true to each the unique and the actual world. We had a number of discussions to get every thing—from outfits to small props—excellent.”
Roh Jeong Eui added, “When studying a webtoon, you naturally think about the characters’ expressions and mannerisms. I attempted to channel the environment, gaze, and tone I had envisioned whereas studying.”
When discussing their on-screen chemistry, Jinyoung hinted on the drama’s distinctive tone. “It’s a mixture of romance and thriller. Whereas feelings play a key function, there’s additionally an investigative facet to the story because the characters unravel secrets and techniques. That’s what drew me to the mission. After all, working with Roh Jeong Eui was additionally a terrific expertise.”
Roh Jeong Eui echoed his sentiments, saying, “Our connection was so pure that we may talk simply by eye contact. Since we didn’t have many direct dialogue scenes, quite a bit needed to be conveyed by silent feelings. I feel that made it much more particular.”
Lastly, director Kim Tae Kyun additionally teased some surprises: “Ju Ji Hoon will make a particular look within the first episode. His entrance shall be so shocking. We labored collectively in ‘Darkish Determine of Crime,’ and I’ve heard he was much more immersed on this function than he was in ‘Darkish Determine of Crime.’ He even got here to set with a espresso truck!”
He additionally revealed, “Jin Solar Kyu may even make a particular look and play a vital function within the drama. Many well-known actors will make shock appearances in every episode, so I feel it’s going to add one other layer of pleasure for viewers.”
“The Witch” will premiere on February 15 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
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