The Netflix series 'Socksack Sogassuda,' which tells the story of the adventurous lives of 'young rebel' Aesoon and 'dim-witted iron man' Gwansik born in Jeju, successfully held its production announcement event. At the event, director Kim Won-seok, IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon attended and shared various stories about the work.
First, director Kim Won-seok stated, 'I wanted to create a drama that serves as a tribute to the generations of grandparents and parents, as well as a song of encouragement for the children. I hope that the invisible walls between generations, genders, and people can be broken down a little through 'Socksack Sogassuda,' and I am pleased to share the message I want to convey,' announcing the start of the production announcement event. Following this, the actors shared their thoughts on participating in the work.
IU said, 'This is my second project with director Kim Won-seok, and I've always been a huge fan of writer Lim Sang-chun, so when I received the offer, I wanted to do it right away, and after reading the script, I couldn't wait to participate.' Park Bo-gum noted, 'I was also a fan of the writer and I liked the direction of the director and since he is a very meticulous person, I really wanted to be a part of this. The seasons depicted by Aesoon and Gwansik are cute, pretty, and lovely, which kept lingering in my mind.' Moon So-ri expressed, 'I opened the first page of the script with a joyful heart, wanting to jump, but I cried every time I turned the page.' Park Hae-joon shared, 'I had memories of feeling so excited and happy when I read the script,' heightening the anticipation for the story that 'Socksack Sogassuda' will tell. Director Kim Won-seok commented on working with writer Lim Sang-chun, who captivated the public with a heartfelt story, saying, 'It was a work that made me laugh and warmed my heart to the point of crying, and it was something I really wanted to try. We worked closely with the casting, post-production, and music with the writer, and I aimed to capture the essence of characters that evoke tears while smiling, which was completed as 'Socksack Sogassuda,' created through the collaboration of life drama creators.'
The character stories of actors who completed the colorful narratives of Aesoon and Gwansik embarking on the adventure of life in 'Socksack Sogassuda' also followed. IU, who played young Aesoon, stated, 'The senior opened a dialogue where we could find common ground, and I visited the senior's home and shared many fun stories, so we grew closer and looked for commonalities.' Moon So-ri, who portrays Aesoon as a literary girl dreaming of becoming a poet after some time, shared, 'When I see my mother's childhood photos, I think, is this my mother? My mother couldn't have been like this. It felt natural to think this way. So I thought it would be more realistic to connect some parts while distinguishing others. We tried to link our actions and habits as if they were done naturally thanks to the writer's well-written dialogues,' revealing her unique efforts to portray a single character across different times. Park Bo-gum, who played young Gwansik, expressed gratitude, saying, 'I thank the senior for wonderfully portraying Gwansik.' Park Hae-joon, who plays the dim-witted iron man that Gwansik became over time, added, 'We welcomed each other on set and praised each other's performances. I tried to connect overlapping actions and dialogues while monitoring Gwansik's scenes,' increasing anticipation for the character Gwansik, completed in their own style.
The talk about the high-quality production and behind-the-scenes of 'Socksack Sogassuda' continued to raise expectations. 'Socksack Sogassuda' captures around 65 years of history from Jeju in the 1960s to the present. Director Kim Won-seok stated, 'I believe that appropriately expressing the zeitgeist is an element that showcases the drama well, and the best staff has put in a lot of effort each step of the way,' sparking interest in the work completed through close collaboration with the staff. The talk about the lively behind-the-scenes of the filming also continued. IU mentioned about Park Bo-gum, 'We've known each other since our teens, but this is the first time working together. From the first shoot, I felt completely relaxed, as if I were Aesoon and Gwansik. He is a great partner with whom I can comfortably share ideas.' Park Bo-gum remarked about IU, 'Thanks to IU for beautifully expressing the colorful and rollercoaster-like emotions of Aesoon, I could immerse myself in Gwansik,' sharing his feelings about working together. Moon So-ri presented her thoughts on Park Hae-joon, saying, 'I felt at ease when Hae-joon was on set, and it felt like everything flowed smoothly,' while Park Hae-joon spoke of working with Moon So-ri, saying, 'I was really excited to work with the senior, and as time passed, our chemistry felt so great that I felt like we became of one mind,' revealing the passionate behind-the-scenes moments and heightening expectations for the ensemble they will showcase.
Finally, director Kim Won-seok concluded, 'I made it with great effort and poured my heart into it. I hope you will take the time to watch it slowly, from the opening to the ending scroll.' Park Hae-joon expressed, 'Episodes air four times a week, and I think it's a chance to see the life story of one character over the course of a month, which would be even more enjoyable.' Moon So-ri noted, 'I believe that the script is more precious than any words, and that encounters are precious as well. I have no doubt that it will be precious time for everyone. I hope you take your time, savoring every moment.' This was followed by Park Bo-gum stating, 'As we live life, there are times we cry and laugh, and during such moments, I hope that 'Socksack Sogassuda' brings a warm spring into your hearts so you won't freeze too hard in the cold.' IU added, 'The work's title is 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' and no matter how sour lemons life hands you, it is a work that offers warm tangerine tea. I hope you will take a calm moment to look at life while sipping on the tangerine tea that we provide.' She concluded the production announcement event.
'Socksack Sogassuda,' which has raised expectations by successfully concluding the production announcement event, will be released on Netflix on March 7.
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