Siwan is expanding his own territory from idol groups to Actors and from human Drama to noir and thriller. He has also been recognized for his first romantic comedy and has grown into an Actor who is expected to be more.
Siwan, who recently met the end of JTBC 'Run On', conducted a written Interview with the star. Run On is a Spin-off that tells the story of love and growth of a foreign currency translator, Oh Mi-joo, who has to turn back scenes like James Kyson and Siwan, a short-distance national team that has to run in front of him. Siwan, who had less toxic meloDrama than his peer Actors, was attrActing attention as a romance Spin-off that he showed in three years. He was not deliberately avoiding meloDrama, but he was fascinated by romantic comedy with 'Run On'.
“Every time I’ve been doing Spin-offs I think I like, I’ve come across the Spin-offs now, and romantic comedy is almost the first time I’ve ever seen a run-on. I think romantic comedy has many good things to offer in the genre itself, and I want to participate as much as possible if I have the opportunity in the future.”
Siwan's first romantic comedy Character, James Kyson, is buried in the title of a member of parliament, the son of the top Actor, and the younger brother of the golf actress. It is a seemingly insatiable environment, but it has inner pain. It is not easy to express emotions and lacks communication with the world. Siwan has had a lot of trouble about whether James Kyson and Character can empathize with viewers.
“I told the writer, ‘I think Sun-gum should live in his own world.’” I also seem to have worked hard to tug-of-war to make the other person embarrassed by the unintended pure question but not to look like a social maladjustment. I’ve been careful not to lose your taste.”
Siwan thinks James Kyson and his actual sync rate is about 70%. The remaining 30% is the part that James Kyson wants to act.
“I think it takes a lot of courage not to run alone when everyone is running, and if someone asks, ‘Can I do it like James Kyson?’ then my answer is no. I want to act as if I can show boldness in justice.”
James Kyson, a Character who can feel bored, was able to be special because of his breathing with his opponent Shin Se-kyung. He felt that Shin Se-kyung, who first met at Run On, was a difficult image to approach, but all of these stereotypes were broken as he acted together.
“I’ve tried a lot of things Acting while filming Run On, but Shin Se-kyung has been very good at it. So I was quick to believe that I would take it well, no matter what, and that made me emotionally comfortable, and that was probably well communicated to Drama.”
Run On started last summer and lasted six months from winter. Siwan said that both Actors and crews had a lot of hard work due to the Corona 19 issue, and felt grateful that they could finish shooting safely even in difficult situations.
“I had a lot of trouble with the crew because it was difficult to get a place, and I was unintentionally tested for Corona twice. In the meantime, I had to make a body and I was working out non-face-to-face, and even if I did not make it perfect, I think it is a really valuable muscle. "
Although the ratings were low, all the Actors and staff who participated in 'Run On' were full of good energy by working on Spin-off in one accord. Siwan also felt their precious minds, and thought that empathizing with viewers was a meaningful experience. I participated in OST directly in the hope that I would remain a small comforting Drama for everyone who is having a hard time.
“I’ve always been thirsty because I’ve never completely folded my music activities, and I’ve always been thirsty for it,” he said. Thankfully, I had a good chance to join.”
Siwan has no plans for singer activity yet, but his goal is to be an Actor who can always cause curiosity. As an Actor who can even make romantic comedy with 'Run On', he wants to hear the public say, 'What will the next Spin-off, the next act?'
“I still think there’s an infinite chance of growth, and I want to show you how it always works.”