Kim Sung Cheol from 'The Old Woman with the Knife' revealed his thoughts on singing the ending credit OST himself.
On the afternoon of the 24th, a press preview for the film 'The Old Woman with the Knife' was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Attendees included director Min Kyu Dong, lead actors Lee Hye Young, Kim Sung Cheol, Youn Woo Jin, and Shin Si A.
'The Old Woman with the Knife' is an action drama depicting the intense confrontation between a legendary killer, Jo Gak (played by Lee Hye Young), who has worked for an organization handling roach-like humans for over 40 years, and a mysterious rookie killer, Tu Woo (played by Kim Sung Cheol), who has pursued him all his life. It marks director Min Kyu Dong's return to directing after four years, shifting across various genres such as 'Herstory', 'All About My Wife', and 'Girl's High School Horror Story: The Second Tale'. It garnered global attention through its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and caught eyes with news of its official invitations to the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival and the Beijing International Film Festival.
Lee Hye Young played the legendary killer Jo Gak, Kim Sung Cheol depicted the mysterious rookie killer Tu Woo, Youn Woo Jin portrayed the animal hospital director who connects with Jo Gak, and Shin Si A acted as Jo Gak's childhood nail.
The lead actor Kim Sung Cheol sang the OST himself, and director Min Kyu Dong noted, "I thought it would be nice to have a song in the movie that pays homage to Jo Gak. I spent a really long time writing the lyrics. I refined them in various versions throughout the year, and in the end, I mustered the courage to ask actor Kim Sung Cheol." He added, "I wrote the lyrics with thoughts like 'What song would Tu Woo dedicate to Jo Gak?' and 'What would it feel like if Tu Woo called Jo Gak's name?' I hope Jo Gak's image stays deeply in people's hearts. I am curious about the audience's reactions."
Kim Sung Cheol said, "I thought the lyrics were great when I saw them. Personally, while the melody of the music is important, I place even more importance on the lyrics, and the lyrics about Jo Gak written by the director were wonderful. However, I was very burdened with singing it. If my voice resonates during the film's ending credits, I couldn't be there. I wondered, 'Is this okay?'"
He continued, "However, when the director said it would help the film more, I found the courage. Later, the director told me, 'This is a song where Tu Woo becomes a ghost,' and I thought, 'That sounds great!' I sang it because of that one remark."
Meanwhile, 'The Old Woman with the Knife' is set to be released on the 30th.
[Photo] Reporter Ji Hyung Joon
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