Actor Seo In-guk is back on the massive display for the primary time in eight years. The actor who has recently been assembly followers by way of the continuing tvN drama “Doom at Your Service,” which began its run earlier this month, will now have his face on each the massive and small screens on the identical time.
He final appeared on the massive display in “No Breathing” in 2013.
The filming for his latest film “Pipeline” was accomplished in 2019, nevertheless it took time for the movie to return to theaters as a result of pandemic. The film was launched on May 26.
“It wasn’t intentional, however I’m completely satisfied that I can meet followers by way of a movie and a drama,” Seo mentioned throughout an internet interview with Ilgan Sports, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily. “There are various things I present by way of every character I performed, and I’m delighted that I can share each on the identical time.”
The criminal comedy facilities round six thieves who’re attempting to steal large quantities of oil stored underneath Korean soil. Seo performs the lead character who is generally known as an irreplaceable drilling engineer who goes by the identify Pindol.
Seo shared extra about how the filming went for the film. Below are the edited excerpts.
Q. Which of your traits will followers get to see in the film?
A. In the film, I actually present how determined I might get. I crawl round, get punched and kicked, and try and battle back. I believe all these scenes could also be entertaining for the viewers. I believe the extent of desperation I present right here is actually completely different from what I confirmed in another works I had participated in earlier than. As you watch the film, you’ll actually assume that Seo In-guk will need to have actually had some troublesome instances.
Was filming troublesome?
It was refreshing and new to work in a narrative that takes place in underground tunnels. But it was actually robust to movie. As I used to be confined in one spot to movie scenes [happening underground], it was very psychologically difficult. I used to be simply exhausted so simply and felt like I used to be suffocating. Thankfully, our teamwork was robust and everybody on the set cheered for one another to hold on. Also, contained in the underground tunnel, there was lots of mud. We typically deliberately created extra dusts, and that’s when it was actually troublesome to even preserve my eyes open. Since we needed to movie for about three months, employees ready secure powders that might appear like mud, reminiscent of bean powder. But nonetheless, the air high quality was unhealthy for the reason that filming house was too tight, and I actually felt like I used to be having a tough time respiration.
You regarded a lot skinnier in tvN drama “Doom at Your Service” than in “Pipeline.” How do you management your weight for the roles you play?
I weighed 74 kilograms [163 pounds] once I was filming “Pipeline,” and for “Doom at Your Service” I weighed 68 kilograms. If it’s essential to play my character, I can acquire or drop some pounds as a lot as I need. To me, altering my weight is only one solution to present who my character is.
Any recommendations on drop some pounds?
You ought to eat much less and transfer round extra. This is one thing all of the dieters know already.
You appeared on the truth present “I Live Alone” in 2013, and a few movies displaying the primary days of you dwelling alone are nonetheless going viral. Are you in sharing your each day life by way of actuality exhibits ever once more?
I’d like to go on the identical present once more and share how completely different I’ve change into. I now actually do have far more curiosity in house inside. I run a restaurant and restaurant in Ulsan, so I’ve studied embellish since then. I’ve been buying small objects for house, too, and I preserve issues clear and arranged. If I get the possibility, I want to present that aspect of me later.
Are there different leisure exhibits you need to participate in?
I’m petrified of being on a chat present. I’d be too nervous and shaky. Whenever I speak about my tales, I are likely to beat across the bush after which diverge and inform different tales. And I hate that about myself. I are likely to get nervous at any time when I’ve to speak. So I need to be on a present that doesn’t require a lot speaking, however lots of working, reminiscent of “Law of the Jungle” or “Three Meals a Day.”
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