"I was completely deceived" Park Bo-gum shared his thoughts on working with IU.
On the morning of 5th, the production presentation for the Netflix original series "I Was Completely Deceived" took place at the Grand Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. Attending the event were director Kim Won-seok, leading actors IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon.
"I Was Completely Deceived" unfolds the adventurous lives of the 'feisty rebel' Ae-soon (played by IU) and 'guileless iron' Kwan-sik (played by Park Bo-gum), born in Jeju in the 1960s, across the four seasons. Writer Lim Sang-chun, known for her uniquely relatable stories that resonated with viewers in works like "When the Camellia Blooms" and "Fight My Way," collaborated with director Kim Won-seok, who has delivered empathy, comfort, and encouragement through works like "The Man from Nowhere," "Signal," and "Misaeng." It is reported that about 600 billion won was invested in the production. The ensemble cast of star actors, including IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon, is expected to convey deep emotional resonance across generations.
IU portrays Ae-soon from her teenage years to her twenties, and afterward, Moon So-ri takes over. Interestingly, Moon So-ri also plays the daughter born from her character's marriage, showcasing a dual role performed by IU. Kwan-sik's childhood role is played by Park Bo-gum, while Park Hae-joon takes on the middle-aged character.
Park Bo-gum, who worked with IU, noted, "I was also a bit emotional. We first met on an advertising set when we were teens, and briefly during a guest appearance in the drama 'Producer.' Later, in our 30s, we officially collaborated, and as we age, performing together becomes rare, as finding peers of the same age isn't easy. Within that working process, IU vividly and feistily expressed the colorful and rollercoaster-like emotions of Ae-soon, which helped me immerse myself well into the role of Kwan-sik."
He added with a smile, "I enjoyed working with IU, and we became closer during the promotional activities. I think it would be fun to meet again in another character if given the opportunity."
Meanwhile, "I Was Completely Deceived" will be released on March 7 and consists of a total of 16 episodes, to be released in four parts every Friday over four weeks.
[Photo] Reporter Ji Hyung-joon
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