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SEOUL January 18 (Yonhap) -- “When I was first at the scene I was very nervous when the camera started rolling and the director states ‘action,’ however, I am feeling bit better now. I guess I have grown” adding “’Unlocking My Boss,’ has a special spot within my heart, I think this production has shown aspects I have to improve, however I have done my best to act out the character Park In-seong.” actor Chae Jong-hyeop addressed throughout the interview conducted at a café located within Gangnam Seoul on Wednesday.
South Korean drama series, “Unlocking My Boss” which originates from the Webtoon by the same name depicts a story of a CEO Kim Seon-joo, acted by Park Sung-woong of world well known IT group “Silver Lining” who gets attacked by somebody and gets locked up in a smart phone.
Actor Chae Jong-hyeop acts out a protagonist Park In-seong who gives up the hope of becoming an actor and becomes the CEO of global IT company “Silver Lining” after finding a phone which Kim Seon-joo is locked up in. Park In-seong is a living proof of the ethical doctrine that human nature is fundamentally good.
“Park In-seong is a very kind and nice character as the name describes” adding “I think the reason for my acting and the way I portrayed the character is because people like Park In-seong might exist but might not exist as well.” addressed actor Chae Jong-hyeop throughout his interview.
Continuing on actor addressed “I wanted to showcase the contrary nature of Park In-seong with Kim Seon-joo and Jung Se-yeon acted by Seo Eun-joo,” adding “Park In-seong is not as calculative like Kim Seon-joo nor theoretical however bit more free and open minded compare to Jung Se-yeon who is like an AI.”
Throughout the series, Park In-seong is left with nothing due to his kind human nature. Despite the situation where he cannot be recognized, he scolds an office worker who treats the genitor wrongfully. Also he decides to grab on to a stroller which was about to fall down the stair instead of chasing after the suspect.
Actor Chae Jong-hyeop carefully address that the protagonist was able to make such decision due to Faith and Truthfulness he possess.
“Trust his parents showcase on behalf of protagonist’s search for a job, and Park In-seong’s firm belief on the direction of life he wants to take successfully fueled his life,” adding “I also trusted upon Park In-seong’s firm belief while acting out the character.” addressed actor Chae Jong-hyeop.
Moreover, actor stated that he was able to closely relate to the part where despite of multiple failures Park In-seong continues to get a job.
“I have failed multiple times, after an audition, it takes two to three days up to a week to find out whether you have gotten the role. In order to calm myself I usually take a stroll at Hangang River. That is one of the reasons why I felt like I was living a similar life to Park In-seong.” addressed actor Chae Jong-hyeop
Actor Chae made name for himself as protagonist Yoo Min-ho throughout the South Korean series “Hot Stove League” which aired in 2019, and later on he appeared on “Love all Stage” and “Unlocking My Boss.”
“When I started acting, I have received a lot of hatred, I even heard ‘Why are you acting,’ however that added to my motivation to become a better actor. Therefore, I started off by setting a goal to land a role, and later on I have set a goal to become a main actor of the production, finally I have dreamed of becoming an actor who has a his name written up on the poster of the production I partake in,” adding “I think my ambition fueled me to become an actor that I am right now.” addressed actor Chae-jong Hyeop throughout his interview.
Chae Jong-hyeop lived a very distant life from a media industry; he graduated middle school in Thailand, high school in South Africa. Later on he was introduced to a modeling industry by his acquaintance and later on returned to South Korea and started working as an actor.
“When I fist addressed my thoughts of working as a model, my parents were very unpleasant to hear the news so they said ‘If you are going to talk about something like that, just hang up the phone, we didn’t send you to study abroad so that you can become a model.’” adding “Until I worked on the production of ‘Hot Stove League,’ my parents were skeptical about my career however, they are very happy to see me on screen.” actor Chae Jong-hyeop addressed throughout his interview.
Continuing on actor addressed “I guess the line ‘If my mother was healthy and well, she would have said I am proud of you my daughter’” adding “I would like to hear my parents say ‘I’m proud of you.’”
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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