Top actor Yoo Ji-tae mentioned that it’s time to be remembered for one thing new, viewing the Korean remake of Money Heist as the “perfect opportunity”.
“I think many viewers, especially foreign audiences, will remember me as an actor from Oldboy (2003),” Yoo mentioned in a web-based interview.
Recounting how he learn the script by way of his company BH Entertainment, a co-production firm on Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (out there on Netflix), Yoo mentioned he felt lucky to get the alternative.
“Because I had not worked on a drama series or films for a while, my agency and I discussed me starring in a remake of the hit Spanish drama. Because The Professor is such a mesmerising character, I studied hard, hoping to add my own interpretation,” the actor mentioned.
“But, of course, I did not want to ruin the characteristics of the original,” he added.
The crime collection centres on a felony mastermind referred to as The Professor plotting a megascale heist at the newly shaped JEA, the place a brand new forex for a unified Korea is being minted.
When requested about his function in narrating the crew’s plan, the actor mentioned it was an thrilling expertise.
“I focused a lot on my diction and pronunciation, hoping to deliver the plan in a calm tone. I studied voice acting a lot,” the actor mentioned.
While praising his co-stars’ performances, Yoo emphasised that there’s nonetheless room to develop with the collection.
“I think many in the entertainment industry across the globe would agree that things were hard during the Covid-19 pandemic. Actors had to build partnerships online and did not have a proper hoesik,” the actor mentioned jokingly, referring to after-hours work gatherings.
Yoo Ji-tae emphasised that there’s nonetheless room to develop with the collection. Photo: Handout
Though he felt strain playing a serious function in a world hit drama, Yoo was sure that the Korean model has its personal distinctive allure.
“There are details that show that our series has some Korean reinterpretations of Money Heist. The Professor’s relationship with Woo-jin, a police inspector, was delivered more emotionally,” the actor added.
Acknowledging that many viewers throughout the globe loved and shared totally different opinions about the collection, Yoo mentioned he hoped viewers would stay up for the second half, and anticipate extra thrilling tales forward. – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
