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Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-jun, Seo Hyun-woo, Jo Han-sun, Park Ji-bin, Geum Hae-na, and director Lee Kwon attended the press conference of their highly-anticipated series ‘A Shop for Killers’ on January 15 in Yeouido, Seoul. ‘A Shop for Killers’ unfolds the gripping tale of Jeong Ji-an, portrayed by Kim Hye-jun, who finds herself in the crosshairs of skilled assassins due to the perilous legacy left behind by her uncle, Jeong Jin-man, played by Lee Dong-wook.
Director Lee Kwon shed light on the unique casting process for the lead role, explaining, “‘Jin-man’ in the original work was a really chubby bald uncle. Consequently, there was no actor who matched the synchronization with the original. Also, since Jin-man’s past was added to our work, we needed a good-looking actor.” Lee Dong-wook, delving into the behind-the-scenes of the action sequences, was quoted by kbizoom, “Since my character is a former mercenary, I tried to learn the actions used by real foreign special forces. The compliment of being an action genius… Well, I’m not a genius. The actions I did before were more fantasy-oriented. There were magic, swords and such. On the other hand, this time, I use guns and fight mainly in close combat. So, it’ll be more realistic.” He added a touch of humor, stating, “Such actions were new and a bit annoying to practice”.
Addressing his recent accolades, particularly the ‘Pinggyego’ grand prize, Lee Dong-wook humorously confessed that he is feeling pressurized to make bigger jokes and keep everyone humoured. ‘A Shop for Killers’ is set to exclusively premiere on January 17, promising audiences an immersive and action-packed experience.
Director Lee Kwon shed light on the unique casting process for the lead role, explaining, “‘Jin-man’ in the original work was a really chubby bald uncle. Consequently, there was no actor who matched the synchronization with the original. Also, since Jin-man’s past was added to our work, we needed a good-looking actor.” Lee Dong-wook, delving into the behind-the-scenes of the action sequences, was quoted by kbizoom, “Since my character is a former mercenary, I tried to learn the actions used by real foreign special forces. The compliment of being an action genius… Well, I’m not a genius. The actions I did before were more fantasy-oriented. There were magic, swords and such. On the other hand, this time, I use guns and fight mainly in close combat. So, it’ll be more realistic.” He added a touch of humor, stating, “Such actions were new and a bit annoying to practice”.
Addressing his recent accolades, particularly the ‘Pinggyego’ grand prize, Lee Dong-wook humorously confessed that he is feeling pressurized to make bigger jokes and keep everyone humoured. ‘A Shop for Killers’ is set to exclusively premiere on January 17, promising audiences an immersive and action-packed experience.