Actor Kang Hae-rim of 'Lobby' conveyed her collaboration with director and actor Ha Jung-woo.
On the 7th, an interview with Kang Hae-rim, the actor from the film 'Lobby', was held at the OSEN office located in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
The movie 'Lobby' (directed by Ha Jung-woo, produced by Workhouse Company and Film Momentum, provided by Michigan Venture Capital and WYSIWYG STUDIOS, distributed by SHOWBOX) tells the story of Chang-wook (Ha Jung-woo), a startup CEO who knows only research, as he begins his first experience with lobby golf to secure a 4 trillion won national project. Particularly, it is anticipated as the third work by director Ha Jung-woo, who debuted in directing with 'Roller Coaster.'
Kang Hae-rim debuted with the web drama 'Idol Authority' and honed her acting skills while appearing as a reenactment actor in KBS entertainment program 'Love's Controversy,' gradually beginning to gain recognition from the public. Later, she was cast in the Netflix drama 'Somebody' after overcoming competition of 600:1, playing the role of the developer 'Kim Seom,' who cannot understand others' emotions, and left a strong impression on viewers. In 'Lobby,' she made her first screen debut as the professional golfer Jin-pro, who is experiencing a slump.
Regarding 'Lobby' as her first screen debut work, Kang Hae-rim noted, "I actually didn't feel any pressure because the character didn't have to showcase outstanding acting skills. The character is relatively normal, and it's not a child that says strange things," she laughed, adding, "I thought (my character) just needed to exist quietly in the film. Director Ha Jung-woo wanted that as well."
Kang Hae-rim, who joined 'Lobby' at the suggestion of director Ha Jung-woo, said, "He didn't give me a lot of acting direction. He told me that 'Jin-pro has to focus on the golf swing and form the most.' Overall, he provided more encouragement and praise instead of (acting) advice. He told me, 'I hope you look like a golf player,' and 'I would like it if when the film is released, people said, 'A professional golfer appears!'' and he really wanted me to focus on the posture."
In particular, during the scene where Jin-pro's emotions explode, known as the 'vomiting scene,' she recalled, "I remember what he said then. He wanted that scene to feel like a person who normally doesn't curse would be cursing, and he wanted a lot of energy to be used. Originally, the director even asked me to unleash curses boldly, like in the scene from 'Beastie Boys' where they were swearing aggressively. (Although Jin-pro) looks awkward swearing, it was all intentional for that scene," she laughed.
Kang Hae-rim also talked about her collaboration with Ha Jung-woo, saying, "To me, he is both a director and Chang-wook. While I was matching my breath and acting continuously, I really only saw him as Chang-wook." She also mentioned, "However, I heard from other seniors that some received detailed direction. It seems it varied by character. Personally, I kept contemplating (about my acting). But if I was going in the wrong direction, he'd tell me. So, I didn't worry too much. We also did a lot of readings. I believe if I had gone in a different direction, the director would have told me then."
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