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'The Atrocious Boys' actor Choi Hyun-wook on bed scene with 30-year older Jin Kyung: 'Followed senior's lead'
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'The Atrocious Boys' actor Choi Hyun-wook on bed scene with 30-year older Jin Kyung: 'Followed senior's lead'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Choi Hyun-wook discussed his experience filming a bed scene with veteran actress Jin Kyung for the Netflix series 'The Atrocious Boys'.
  • He stated that he felt no significant burden due to Jin Kyung's guidance during the scene.
  • The interview also touched upon his character, Lee Kang, a talented student discovered by a professor.

Actor Choi Hyun-wook has opened up about his experience filming an intimate scene with veteran actress Jin Kyung for the Netflix series 'The Atrocious Boys.' Despite the significant age difference between their characters, Jin Kyung plays a woman 30 years his senior, Choi Hyun-wook revealed that he felt minimal pressure during the filming.

Speaking at a press interview in Seoul, Choi Hyun-wook credited Jin Kyung's professional guidance for making the scene comfortable. "I followed the lead of senior actress Jin Kyung," he stated, indicating that her direction was instrumental in navigating the sensitive sequence. The series features Choi Hyun-wook as Lee Kang, a student whose exceptional writing talent is discovered by Professor Heo Moon-oh, played by Choi Min-sik.

'The Atrocious Boys' delves into the relationship between the professor and the gifted student. The narrative explores how Professor Heo, a failed writer and Korean literature professor, recognizes Lee Kang's genius. The series promises to explore themes of mentorship, talent, and the complexities of artistic creation through their interactions.

Choi Hyun-wook's performance as Lee Kang is a central focus, showcasing his ability to portray a young, talented individual thrust into a significant dynamic with an older, established figure. The interview offered a glimpse into the actor's professional approach and his comfort level working with seasoned performers in challenging roles.

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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.