▲ This photo, provided by Netflix on March 7. 2024, shows actress Choi Sung-eun, co-star of film "My Name is Loh Kiwan." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

 

Choi explained, "Marie may seem fierce and sharp on the outside, but she is a pure and delicate friend inside, which made her charming."

Despite many scenes where Marie speaks French and even shoots a gun, which was not easy to digest, Choi emphasized that she "wanted to challenge herself more."

She admitted that portraying Marie, a character who wanders to extremes, required careful emotional acting. Scenes where she shakes due to drugs or confronts the owner of a gambling den due to emotions are particularly noteworthy.

Choi expressed her anxiety, saying, "I wondered if it was right to show all these emotions" and confessed she pondered how to view not only her acting but also the entire work.

▲ Director Kim Hee-jin (C) and the two main actors of "My Name is Loh Kiwan," Choi Sung-eun (L) and Song Joong-ki (R), pose for photos during a press conference in Seoul on Feb. 27, 2024. (Yonhap)

Fortunately, with the help of co-star Song Joong-ki, she was able to deliver better performances. She recalled that Song’s advice led to scenes that were different from the original script.

She reflected, "Joong-ki has the power to persuade others until they understand even when they don't understand a scene. Watching him, I learned that it's possible to do so."

"He is like a solid gem. With his pure and upright passion, he pours energy into his roles and works... I wanted to emulate his confidence in his role and the work, as well as his ability to pour energy into both inside and out."

After the release of "My Name is Loh Kiwan," there were mixed reactions regarding the melodramatic line between Marie and Kiwan. Some found it unnatural that Kiwan, who came to Belgium having lost everything, falls in love with Marie.

However, Choi questioned, "Isn't it possible for a human to love even in extreme situations?"

"Although they are facing very different circumstances, they share a common emotion of being strangers. Both Marie and Kiwan feel guilt towards their mothers. They are bonded by that. Wouldn't they feel sorry and pitiful for each other?"

▲ Actress Choi Sung-eun, the co-star of Netflix's film "My Name is Loh Kiwan," poses for photos during a press conference in Seoul on Feb. 27, 2024. (Yonhap)

While opinions about the work vary, 'Logiwan' has been successful, ranking third in views in the non-English Netflix movie category.

Choi chuckled, saying, "Honestly, I don't have pride, and it's burdensome." Having debuted on screen with "Start-Up" (2019), she has been building her career with movies such as "Ten Months," "Gentleman," as well as dramas like "Beyond Evil" and "The Sound of Magic."

"I think I've taken on roles that are important to the point where I wonder if I belong here. Consequently, I constantly self-censor and feel grateful. Whenever I see seniors, they always carry a sense of burden and responsibility. I will also think about how I can share that burden."

 

 

▲ This photo, provided by Netflix, shows actress Choi Sung-eun. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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