Appearing as “Gye-Ok”, the mother of Park Bo-Gum’s character “Gwan-Sik” and mother-in-law a Iu’s “AE-Sun” character, Oh min-ae He delivered a realistic representation of a maternal figure who brought both laughter and tears to spectators.
Previously, he showed several cycles like Jo Jung-Suk Mother in the movie “Pilot” and transdated charisma like Gue Ji-Yeon’s mother in law “La Gloria”. In this interview, the star interview meets Oh min-aeAn actress who believes that the power to interpret vivid characters in the end comes from living life to the maximum.
D. You are trying the popularity of “When life gives you mandarins”?
“I feel it above all through invitations like this. The people around me give many compliments. Even people in my neighborhood speak only “When life gives you mandarins”Asking why I treated AE-Sun so much. Some even said that my fans would remain forever, it was so moving and satisfying. “
Q. What was the most memorable compliment you received?
“Are you the same person who played the mother of Ha Do-Yeong?” I really liked it. It is fun when people don’t recognize me from previous roles.
Q. How did you feel when you were chosen as Gye-Ok?
“I joined the project through an audition, so I didn’t even know what role I would play. I had no idea that I would be chosen like Gwan-Sik’s mother. I was simply thrilled to be part of it. But reading the script made me think: “I intend to hate a lot for this character”.
D. Looking at the drama, he felt a little cruel.
“This is because his beloved Gwan-Sik was “taken” by AE-Sun. She was already ignored by her husband and mother-in-law, so she wanted Gwan-Sik’s love and attention. But even if he left her for AE-Sun: he felt betrayed and from the point of view of Gye-Ok, his actions were inevitable.“
Q. How did you go to act with iu?
“The iu was incredibly kind and accessible to everyone on the set. It was so adorable and it was very fun to work with her.“
Q. How was the conflicting scenes with AE-Sun like?
“Everyone was worried about how I could slap such a fragile girl. I am known to have a strong slap, so we were all very cautious. But iu said she was ready to take ten slaps if necessary. We agreed to aim for a clean approach without NGS and did it in one shot.“
D. What did he do “When life gives you mandarins” Does it mean for you?
“I am so happy to have been part of it. I am proud to be in a drama that has given strength to all the laborious mothers and fathers out there.“
