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Actor Noh Yun-seo on His First Historical Drama 'The Palace' and Natural Weight Loss
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Actor Noh Yun-seo on His First Historical Drama 'The Palace' and Natural Weight Loss

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Noh Yun-seo discusses his experience filming his first historical drama, 'The Palace'.
  • He shares how the role led to natural weight loss, joking about acting with candy in his mouth.
  • The interview touches on his character's journey and the challenges of the historical setting.

Actor Noh Yun-seo is reflecting on his debut in the historical drama 'The Palace,' sharing anecdotes about the demanding yet rewarding experience. The Netflix series, which delves into the world of mythical beings and palace intrigue, presented Noh with a unique set of challenges, including adapting to a historical setting and portraying a character with supernatural abilities.

Noh humorously recounted how the intense filming schedule and the nature of the role contributed to significant weight loss. He quipped about his acting process, suggesting he might have been 'acting with candy in his mouth' to explain the involuntary slimming effect of the production. This lighthearted comment underscores the physical demands of historical dramas and Noh's dedication to embodying his character.

The interview, conducted at a cafe in Seoul, provided insight into Noh's preparation and performance in 'The Palace.' He discussed his character, Gucheon, who possesses the ability to traverse between the human and spirit realms, and his interactions with a palace maid named Saenggang, who harbors a secret. The series explores their intertwined destinies after being summoned by the king.

Noh's portrayal of Gucheon marks a significant step in his acting career, moving into a genre that requires a different approach to performance and character development. His reflections highlight the actor's commitment to his craft and his ability to find humor even amidst the rigors of production, offering a glimpse into the making of the historical fantasy series.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.