“It put me to the test…”
In the latest episode of “Donor Hyeong”, a YouTube series about comedian Shin Dong Yes‘S Zzanbro channel, actor Jung Hae’s Girlfriend He appeared to promote his new K-Movie, I, the executioner.
While talking about the film and how difficult it must have been to shoot, Shin raised the question DP—Jung Hae In’s Beloved Netflix original. Jung immediately admitted that DP It was a really stressful show to work on.
Shin Dong Yes:When I looked at it, I thought, “How much are they paying him?” [for him to be doing this]?!”
Shin Dong Yes:I saw your interviews where you said, “DP was a challenge.”
Jung’s Girl: Yes. Not only is the plot dark, but the main message of the series is serious. And… I had to shave my head again.
DPShort for “Deserter Pursuit” (Military Police Unit) is a webtoon-based K-Drama that has received a global audience, not only for its star-studded cast, but also for its gritty storyline that portrays mandatory military service in South Korea.
According to Jung, DP it became so traumatic that he would have nightmares about reenlisting. The filming “took such a toll” on Jung that eventually, on set, Jung would start making mistakes, such as answering with his real name and not the character’s name.
I had a lot of nightmares while filming. I dreamed that I had to reenlist. It really put a strain on me, so much so that when I was on set, when I had to say my character’s name, like “Private An Jun Ho,” I would say “Private Jung Hae In.” It all felt so real and it took me back to when I was in the service.
—Jung Hae-In
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