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| ▲This photo, provided by Netflix show scene from upcoming Netflix movie 'Kill Boksoon.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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| ▲This photo provided by Netflis show scene of 'Kill Boksoon.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL February 19 (Yonhap) -- “I feel like a lot of people will be surprised to see me participating in a production of an action movie, the title which I currently withhold is provided by a lot of audiences and those who love me therefore I would like to break the boundaries set by my fans throughout the movie ‘Kill Boksoon.’” addressed actress Jeon Do-yeon who has been invited to the 73rd Berlin international film festival.
South Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon who has participated in an interview with Yonhap News Agency at a hotel located in Berlin on February 18 (Berlin time) and stated “After the production ‘Secret Sunshine’ I wanted to participate in various productions, however, there has been a lot of restrictions regarding productions that I could participate in,” adding “Number of directors who I have contacted did not expect more than what I have shown in previous movies, and productions, however when I received such cast offer, I was overwhelmed with joy.”
“Kill Boksoon” which is a Netflix original film featuring protagonist figure Gil Bok-soon who gets caught up in an unavoidable battle against her agency as the time for extension of her contract arrives.
Director Byeon Sung-hyun known for his production “The Merciless” in 2016, “Kingmaker” in 2021, and more has led the production while actress Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Si-a, Lee Yeon actor Sol Kyung-gu and more participated in the movie.
Actress Jeon Do-yeon addressed that it is her third time being invited to the Berlin International Film Festival, however this will be the first time she actually participates at the festival.
Moreover, actress addressed “I was worried whether the movie ‘Kill Boksoon fits the characteristics of Berlin International Film Festival, therefore I am curious to which aspect of the movie attracted the committee members to send out the invitation letter.”
The upcoming movie “Kill Boksoon” will be Jeon Do-yeon’s first action movie in eight years since “Memory of the Sword” in 2015.
Actress Jeon Do-yeon who has learned hand to hand combat in order to showcase realistic action scenes throughout the movie has addressed “I have never thought I was bad at action scenes and movies, however I have spent uncountable amount of time practicing for action scenes,” adding “Despite of my physical limit I wanted to overcome my limit for the movie so I have put in more effort.”
Unfortunately actress Jeon Do-yeon will be acting out the single mom figure in an upcoming movie despite the fact that she already acted out a single mother figure in currently continued tvN drama “Crash Crouse in Romance.”
As the drama continued to receive a lot of love and attention from the audiences, the upcoming movie “Kill Boksoon” is benefiting off from the success of the drama series.
“When the trailer video of the movie has been revealed, director described ‘This is the first time I am benefitting from the fame of the actor’ because a lot of audiences of ‘Crash Course in Romance’ is describing upcoming movie ‘Kill Boksoon’ as the secondary character of the protagonist Nam Haeng-seon.” addressed actress Jeon Do-yeon throughout the interview.
Moreover, actress stated “I have never thought there would be any hard points acting out the single mom figure,” adding “In my perspective, the movie shows professional worker who has hard time with chores, this shows similarities between me and the character.”
When asked what kind of mother figure Jeon Do-yeon is, actress addressed “I feel like I am part Nam Haeng-seon and part Gil Bok-soon, since it is my first time being a mother, therefore by the time I realize what I need to do for my kids or how I need to make adjustment for my kids, it is too late and my kids are emotionally hurt. I guess I am doing my best to keep up with the growth of my kids.”
As for the actor Sol Kyung-gu who actress Jeon Do-yeon has worked with in previous productions such as “I wish I had a Wife” and “Birthday,” actress described “I was very comfortable acting next to Sol Kyung-gu because, like always he was very generous towards my acting and kept me as his priority while acting.”
South Korean movie “Kill Boksoon” which was showcased in Berlin international film festival for the first time will premiere through Netflix in March through 190 various nations.
“Within such an unrealistic fantasy like world, the movie depicts a realistic drama like story of a maternal figure and a daughter, characters of the movie provides uniqueness and interesting unfold of event throughout the movie for the audiences to fully enjoy.” addressed actress Jeon Do-yeon throughout the interview.
Continuing on actress stated “The movie ‘Kill Boksoon’ starts off as an action movie, however through the course of the movie, additional aspects such as romance, daughter and mother’s relationship which provides unique viewing experience to its audiences.”
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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