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Kang Ha Neulis shedding his kind and gentle image, taking on a completely different character.
This time, he is sporting massive tattoos and oozing out pomposity.
The film boasts a unique structure as it unfolds entirely as a live stream.
His relentless pursuit of killers puts him in grave dangerhe even gets attacked.
Yet, he continues his high-stakes livestream, building extreme tension while still retaining his signature on-screen charm.
He becomes completely consumed by the chase."
The film incorporates critical views on cyber wreckers (content creators who sensationalize and monetize controversies).
“From the beginning, director Jo had Kang Ha Neul in mind for the role.
He said,“I had a brief connection with him before and was deeply impressed by his attitude.
I knew we could create something great together.”
He even waited two years for Kang Ha Neul to complete his military service.
He added, “I wrote this role with him in mind.
Ive seen many of his past works, but none have fully revealed his raw side.
This film will showcase a completely new Kang Ha Neul.
“Kang Ha Neul also explained that he was immediately drawn to the project.
He said,“The moment I read the script, I knew I had to do it.
I finished it in one sitting.
The first-person storytelling was unlike any other screenplay Id read.
It felt fresh and exciting.”
Describing his character, Kang Ha Neul said,“Woo Sang is ranked No.
1 on the (fictional) streaming platform.
He constantly shows off to the world how successful he is.
Hes full of bravado and completely absorbed in his own arrogance.”
To fully immerse himself in the role, Kang Ha Neul erased any trace of his previous kind-hearted image.
I thought, Whats the personality throw in I dislike the most?
and acted accordingly, portraying someone you wouldnt want to be around.”
He gave a specific example of what that entails.
I wanted to make the character feel unapproachable.
“The actor explained that even the smallest details were carefully considered.
He said,“I made sure even minor elements oozed pretentiousness.
Instead of a regular notebook, I used a leather-bound one.
Kang Ha Neul also emphasized how different the filming style for ‘Streaming’ was, requiring extra preparation.
Due to the real-time concept, many scenes were filmed in long takessome lasting four to five minutes.
Kang Ha Neul found this exciting, saying,“It was fun.
Even if I stumbled over my words, it just made the performance feel more authentic.”
He also shared his long-standing interest in cinematography.
He shared,“Ive always been fascinated by cameras.
This time, I experimented a lot with camera work, trying new challenges.
The film will premiere in theaters on March 21.
