A clearer translation tidbit of Director LJR’s interview about the main cast - KTR, OJS, & HK.
"VFX, filming, editing, music, and effects are important, but above that, Actor's role is the biggest. For viewers to accept its story as real, an actor who acted realistically was most needed~”
“...In that sense,'The Devil' has a powerful weapon. Being with the best actors is my luck as a director."
Actors Kim Tae Ri, Oh Jung Se, and Hong Kyung were chosen as the main characters. As director, what are their characteristics?
All three actors never give up their perfect understanding for the role. When I talk to them, I sometimes get confused whether I'm talking to the actors or their character in the script. I went through several meetings before reading and filming the script, and I used to meet them with mind of a job seeker ahead of an interview, saying,”
"What other unexpected questions should I ask today?" (laughs) I felt a lot of concern about the questions, and I was able to draw a clearer picture as a director. Vibes on the set is also lively. They (Actors) also talk a lot in a friendly way and communicate well.”
'The Devil' teaser's grim vibes really stands out. Did you try to allign on art and props?
“During the pre-production stage, I explained the information to art director Yang Hong Sam in a rather abstract way. But a few days later, the director showed me a painting of Vilhelm Hammershoi and the character I imagined was seen in it. In case of San Young, even a small prop was not new in line with background as poor test takers. It is most important to embody the space by reflecting the character's background or situation. I'm also curious about the viewers' reactions.”
- (Continue)What characteristics do the three actors have? All three actors never give up their perfect understanding…
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What is special about art and props? Did you try to save the dot?
At the pre-production stage, I explained information about the sea somewhat abstractly to art director Yang Hong-sam. But a few days later, the director showed me a picture of Wilhelm Hammershoi, and the character I had imagined was there. The maritime space began with that painting. In the case of Sanyeong, not even a small prop was new to fit the setting of being a poor civil servant. The most important thing is to realize the space by reflecting the background or situation of the character. The point is that you can enjoy the pleasure of the process to the fullest. I think the essential fun of content is to gather in groups of three or five the next day after an episode has aired and share thoughts about the drama. The day after aired, I hope all office workers, students, and friends will talk about at lunch. As a director, I need more responsibility and competence, but I want to believe in a solid script and great actors and make the best possible outcome. need. I am also curious about the reaction of the viewers. You dealt with mystery romance through your previous work .
What do you think is the charm of the mystery genre?
The biggest attraction of the mystery genre is by far the free imagination of viewers.”
Recent interview with Director Lee Jung Rim about the writer, script, & cast. ✨Here’s is the rough translation…
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What characteristics do the three actors have?
All three actors never give up their perfect understanding of their roles. When I talk to the actors, there are times when I get confused whether I am talking to the main actor or the character in the play. We had several meetings before the script reading and filming, but I was like, 'What unexpected question should I ask today?' I used to meet with the mind of a job seeker ahead of an interview. (Laughter) I felt intense concerns about the questions, and thanks to that, I was able to draw a clearer picture as a director. The atmosphere on set is also lively. Friendly conversation with actors Production studio S. BA Entertainment Director Lee Jung-rim Screenplay Kim Eun-hee Cast Kim Tae-ri, Oh Jeong-se, Hong Kyung They tend to share a lot and communicate well. can i expect Channel SBS released June Local filming is also underway to emphasize the indigenous aspect. what point - point of view.
Since I dealt with folklore as a material, I wanted to include the traditional and beautiful scenery of various regions. I also did a lot of field trips. Even so, the more I went on a field trip, the more I got greedy. An important village appears in the play, and for this purpose, the distance did not matter as long as a good picture could be captured. While going to local filming, I think a lot about what has been passed down for a long time and what is disappearing. I tried to set the location, hoping that viewers could feel that part through . Compared to other dramas, there were exceptionally many local business trips, so interesting scenes unfolded between the production team. Looking at the staff's reaction to the news of the business trip, I was able to infer whether they were married or not. I don't have to say which one I liked more, single or married. “It is definitely a meeting between writer Kim Eun-hee and actor Kim Tae-ri. is enough to make your heart flutter with just the names of these two people. Because of the chemistry, the best actors and staff who do their best in their respective positions were able to harmonize.” (Director Lee Jeong-rim) I won't (Laughter) In the teaser video, the gloomy space implementation stands out.
Recent interview with Director Lee Jung Rim about the writer, script, & cast. ✨
Here’s is the rough translation in ENG (google)
“Here comes the Folklore Mystery post nature photo oh Goo San-yeong (Kim Tae-ri), who has been preparing for the 9th grade civil service exam for several years, continues to encounter mysterious deaths after receiving belongings from her deceased father. He is busy working part-time during the day and studying at night, but finds himself a stranger who changes for no reason. Yeom Hae-sang (Oh Jeong-se), who accidentally gets to know Shin-yeong, begins to dig into the mysterious death as a folklore professor who can see ghosts and gods. Inspector Lee Hong-sae of the Violent Crime Investigation Unit, who meets industry and the sea and gets caught up in a mysterious case, is played by Hong Kyung, an actor who can freely play any role. This work is an occult mystery thriller designed by Kim Eun-hee, a master writer of Jangromul, the scriptwriter of , and . I met director Lee Jeong-rim, who directs scenes like delicate brush strokes, and heard the story of . Director Lee Jeong-rim”
“How did you first see the synopsis and script?
I wonder at what point you decided to do this work together. At the end of 2021, writer Kim Eun-hee is preparing a new drama at the studio, and I received a suggestion about directing it. As soon as I heard that, my first reaction was, “Why is writer Kim Eun-hee with me? (Laughs) I just thought that I should do well if it wasn’t writer Kim Eun-hee. This work is a work that melts the central keyword of youth into the occult genre with the subject matter of this. I wanted to While reading the scenario, if there is an element that I thought was the most important for video implementation, all items such as VFX, shooting, editing, music, and effects are important, but the role of the actor is the most important among them. In order for viewers to accept.”
After listening to the reasons for choosing the development method of "The Story", you will quickly understand it. In this way, we are creating results through mutual communication. Actors Kim Tae-ri, Oh Jeong-se, and Hong Kyung were chosen as the main characters. as a director” -
Other fans of KTR, what was the first project you saw with Taeri? For me it was in 2017 when I saw The Handmaiden…
Handmaiden was also the 1st work I watched in 2018 & the rest was history! I was curious about her after seeing the 1st trailer for Mr. Sunshine. I watched her previous works before the show aired. I was so impressed. Her mannerism, diction, and gestures were so on point as Sookhee. 🤩💖
"VFX, filming, editing, music, and effects are important, but above that, Actor's role is the biggest. For viewers to accept its story as real, an actor who acted realistically was most needed~”
“...In that sense,'The Devil' has a powerful weapon. Being with the best actors is my luck as a director."
Actors Kim Tae Ri, Oh Jung Se, and Hong Kyung were chosen as the main characters. As director, what are their characteristics?
All three actors never give up their perfect understanding for the role. When I talk to them, I sometimes get confused whether I'm talking to the actors or their character in the script. I went through several meetings before reading and filming the script, and I used to meet them with mind of a job seeker ahead of an interview, saying,”
"What other unexpected questions should I ask today?" (laughs) I felt a lot of concern about the questions, and I was able to draw a clearer picture as a director. Vibes on the set is also lively. They (Actors) also talk a lot in a friendly way and communicate well.”
'The Devil' teaser's grim vibes really stands out. Did you try to allign on art and props?
“During the pre-production stage, I explained the information to art director Yang Hong Sam in a rather abstract way. But a few days later, the director showed me a painting of Vilhelm Hammershoi and the character I imagined was seen in it. In case of San Young, even a small prop was not new in line with background as poor test takers. It is most important to embody the space by reflecting the character's background or situation. I'm also curious about the viewers' reactions.”
https://twitter.com/taeri_yeosin/status/1615212074837377024?s=46&t=_XARVctWC1EZABXfoCxZmg
What is special about art and props? Did you try to save the dot?
At the pre-production stage, I explained information about the sea somewhat abstractly to art director Yang Hong-sam. But a few days later, the director showed me a picture of Wilhelm Hammershoi, and the character I had imagined was there. The maritime space began with that painting. In the case of Sanyeong, not even a small prop was new to fit the setting of being a poor civil servant. The most important thing is to realize the space by reflecting the background or situation of the character. The point is that you can enjoy the pleasure of the process to the fullest. I think the essential fun of content is to gather in groups of three or five the next day after an episode has aired and share thoughts about the drama. The day after aired, I hope all office workers, students, and friends will talk about at lunch. As a director, I need more responsibility and competence, but I want to believe in a solid script and great actors and make the best possible outcome. need. I am also curious about the reaction of the viewers. You dealt with mystery romance through your previous work .
What do you think is the charm of the mystery genre?
The biggest attraction of the mystery genre is by far the free imagination of viewers.”
What characteristics do the three actors have?
All three actors never give up their perfect understanding of their roles. When I talk to the actors, there are times when I get confused whether I am talking to the main actor or the character in the play. We had several meetings before the script reading and filming, but I was like, 'What unexpected question should I ask today?' I used to meet with the mind of a job seeker ahead of an interview. (Laughter) I felt intense concerns about the questions, and thanks to that, I was able to draw a clearer picture as a director. The atmosphere on set is also lively. Friendly conversation with actors Production studio S. BA Entertainment Director Lee Jung-rim Screenplay Kim Eun-hee Cast Kim Tae-ri, Oh Jeong-se, Hong Kyung They tend to share a lot and communicate well. can i expect Channel SBS released June Local filming is also underway to emphasize the indigenous aspect. what point - point of view.
Since I dealt with folklore as a material, I wanted to include the traditional and beautiful scenery of various regions. I also did a lot of field trips. Even so, the more I went on a field trip, the more I got greedy. An important village appears in the play, and for this purpose, the distance did not matter as long as a good picture could be captured. While going to local filming, I think a lot about what has been passed down for a long time and what is disappearing. I tried to set the location, hoping that viewers could feel that part through . Compared to other dramas, there were exceptionally many local business trips, so interesting scenes unfolded between the production team. Looking at the staff's reaction to the news of the business trip, I was able to infer whether they were married or not. I don't have to say which one I liked more, single or married. “It is definitely a meeting between writer Kim Eun-hee and actor Kim Tae-ri. is enough to make your heart flutter with just the names of these two people. Because of the chemistry, the best actors and staff who do their best in their respective positions were able to harmonize.” (Director Lee Jeong-rim) I won't (Laughter) In the teaser video, the gloomy space implementation stands out.
Here’s is the rough translation in ENG (google)
“Here comes the Folklore Mystery post nature photo oh Goo San-yeong (Kim Tae-ri), who has been preparing for the 9th grade civil service exam for several years, continues to encounter mysterious deaths after receiving belongings from her deceased father. He is busy working part-time during the day and studying at night, but finds himself a stranger who changes for no reason. Yeom Hae-sang (Oh Jeong-se), who accidentally gets to know Shin-yeong, begins to dig into the mysterious death as a folklore professor who can see ghosts and gods. Inspector Lee Hong-sae of the Violent Crime Investigation Unit, who meets industry and the sea and gets caught up in a mysterious case, is played by Hong Kyung, an actor who can freely play any role. This work is an occult mystery thriller designed by Kim Eun-hee, a master writer of Jangromul, the scriptwriter of , and . I met director Lee Jeong-rim, who directs scenes like delicate brush strokes, and heard the story of . Director Lee Jeong-rim”
“How did you first see the synopsis and script?
I wonder at what point you decided to do this work together. At the end of 2021, writer Kim Eun-hee is preparing a new drama at the studio, and I received a suggestion about directing it. As soon as I heard that, my first reaction was, “Why is writer Kim Eun-hee with me? (Laughs) I just thought that I should do well if it wasn’t writer Kim Eun-hee. This work is a work that melts the central keyword of youth into the occult genre with the subject matter of this. I wanted to While reading the scenario, if there is an element that I thought was the most important for video implementation, all items such as VFX, shooting, editing, music, and effects are important, but the role of the actor is the most important among them. In order for viewers to accept.”
After listening to the reasons for choosing the development method of "The Story", you will quickly understand it. In this way, we are creating results through mutual communication. Actors Kim Tae-ri, Oh Jeong-se, and Hong Kyung were chosen as the main characters. as a director” -
It’s going to come out Q4 of this year - most likely October or December. I believe they are still filming the second season.
https://twitter.com/netflixkr/status/1615141479823077376?s=46&t=lwNVhf873ZM-yW1QqLOgbA
Looking forward to the promotion & cast pics.
https://twitter.com/onlytaeri_0424/status/1615146533934231552?s=46&t=fMe_fbqjXINYVIKLxGch6w
I will be seated for June 2023 release ✨🤩! With a bowl of popcorn. 🍿
Not a campy romance with murder mystery as a side quest lol.
I just want to laugh & see the leads fall in love, not solve a mystery lol.
The image was featured in a promo article in a magazine Cine21 for upcoming tv shows for 2023!
https://twitter.com/_ktrfiles/status/1613769092800065538?s=46&t=cg3OJsayKhC2YIp0muxpBw
https://twitter.com/taeri_is_s2/status/1613487199273758723?s=46&t=fUFdvbdYENGU-tAiGZOCcg
It also ranked #1 on Netflix Korea for a whole week since it released.
It did rank #1 on Most Buzzworthy Drama for OTT series 1st of Jan. Points recorded was 73.5%. The highest for OTT series of 2022, passing AOUID.
https://twitter.com/blueskypallette/status/1612359088645738498?s=46&t=Usry4RusOaf8AbpnlEVuAw