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Director Jang Hang-jun Finds '17 Million Viewer' Title Mocking Amidst New Historical Show
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Director Jang Hang-jun Finds '17 Million Viewer' Title Mocking Amidst New Historical Show

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Director Jang Hang-jun expressed discomfort with being called a "17 million viewer director" after the success of 'King and the Clown'.
  • He revealed the immense pressure and fear that came with sudden fame later in life.
  • The program 'Time Tracker Seollok' will explore historical topics, including Iran's history and US-Iran relations.

Director Jang Hang-jun has spoken candidly about the unexpected burden of success, particularly the label of being a "17 million viewer director" following the massive box office hit 'King and the Clown.' Appearing on the SBS Plus program 'Time Tracker Seollok,' Jang admitted the title felt like "a huge mockery."

It feels like a huge mockery.

— Jang Hang-junDirector Jang Hang-jun described his reaction to being called a '17 million viewer director'.

He elaborated on the immense pressure and fear that accompanied his late-life success. "I've never been number one in my life. To reach this point when I'm older feels so burdensome, and I'm also scared," Jang confessed. Co-star Bong Tae-gyu humorously suggested introducing him as a "20 million viewer director" to ease the pressure.

I've never been number one in my life. To reach this point when I'm older feels so burdensome, and I'm also scared.

— Jang Hang-junJang Hang-jun discussed the pressure and fear associated with his late-career success.

The upcoming episode of 'Time Tracker Seollok' is set to delve into the history of Iran and the complex relationship between the United States and Iran. Jang expressed his surprise at learning about Persian culture, stating, "I didn't know that at all." The discussion on US-Iran conflict prompted him to remark, "It's an unprecedented event globally." Meanwhile, actor Lee Sang-yeop empathized with the Iranian people, suggesting they must have been "furious," while Professor Park Hyun-do hinted at Iran's "hidden weapon" more potent than nuclear capabilities.

Let's introduce him as a '20 million viewer director'.

— Bong Tae-gyuActor Bong Tae-gyu jokingly suggested a new title for director Jang Hang-jun.
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