Rapper Swings Debuts as Actor in 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub,' Calls Casting a 'Blessing'

Rapper Swings is stepping into the acting world with his debut in the film 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub.' He shared his surprise and gratitude at being cast so quickly after announcing his acting ambitions, noting he had braced himself for a much longer wait.

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I was offered the role six months after I said I would act. I was prepared for it to take about five years.

"I was offered the role six months after I said I would act," Swings said at a production briefing. "I was prepared for it to take about five years." He added that being cast in this project felt like an "overabundance of blessings" and instilled a sense of humility.

Swings, a prominent figure in Korean hip-hop for two decades and founder of the label Just Music, had publicly declared his intention to pursue acting last year. He even documented his journey on YouTube. For his role as 'Abraham' in 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub,' Swings underwent a significant physical change, losing weight from 105kg to around 92-93kg and tanning his skin over several months.

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I know how much of a blessing it is to be cast in this project. This weight makes me have to be humble. Also, coming to this place made me even more humble.

Director Choi Dong-hoon mentioned he was looking for a "new face" but struggled to find one through auditions. He eventually received a recommendation for Swings from actor Byun Yo-han. Swings acknowledged that his music career likely played a part in his casting but emphasized his overwhelming gratitude for the opportunity.

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We wanted a new face, but we couldn't find one at the audition. While having a meal with actor Byun Yo-han, I was recommended actor Moon Ji-hoon (Swings).

Describing the film, Swings called it "incredibly fun," noting it depicts "emotions that humans feel but must suppress, bursting out unfiltered." He was particularly moved by the collaborative process between the director, actors, and staff. The film, set to be released on September 23rd, follows a story of betrayal and revenge in the world of poker.

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It's a movie where emotions that humans feel and must suppress burst out unfiltered. It's incredibly fun. I like that point where emotions are not suppressed.