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[Interview ②] 'The Substitute' Pyo Ji-hoon: 'Should have gotten laser hair removal more diligently' regret about school

[Interview ②] 'The Substitute' Pyo Ji-hoon: 'Should have gotten laser hair removal more diligently' regret about school uniform visuals

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Actor Pyo Ji-hoon discussed his role in the Netflix series 'The Substitute' (Chamgyoyuk).
  • He shared his efforts to portray a student convincingly, including undergoing laser hair removal for his beard.
  • 'The Substitute' follows the story of a school violence committee that protects victims and corrects school issues.

Actor Pyo Ji-hoon, known for his role in the Netflix series 'The Substitute' (Chamgyoyuk), recently spoke about his dedication to embodying a student character. Pyo, who is also a member of the K-pop group Block B, revealed that he made specific efforts to appear authentic on screen.

During an interview in Seoul, Pyo shared that he aimed to perfect his student look by undergoing laser hair removal treatments for his beard. "I tried my best to get laser hair removal for my beard to digest the student role," he stated, highlighting his commitment to the visual aspects of his character.

'The Substitute,' released on Netflix, centers on the School Violence Committee, an organization dedicated to standing up for victims and rectifying problems within the school system. The series depicts the committee's unwavering efforts to address and resolve issues of school violence and bullying.

I tried my best to get laser hair removal for my beard to digest the student role.

— Pyo Ji-hoonDiscussing his preparation for portraying a student in 'The Substitute'.
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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.