'Mercy for None' director Choi Sung-Eun revealed the reason for casting So Ji-Sub.
On the morning of the 5th, a production presentation for the Netflix original series 'Mercy for None' was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Ambassador Seoul Pulman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. Attending the event were lead actors So Ji-Sub, Gong Myoung, Choo Young-Woo, Ahn Gil-Kang, Jo Han-Cheol, Lee Joon-Hyuk, and director Choi Sung-Eun.
'Mercy for None' is a noir action story about Ki-Joon (played by So Ji-Sub), who, after cutting his Achilles heel and leaving the world, returns after 11 years due to the death of his younger brother Gi-Seok, who was the second-in-command of the organization, to uncover the truth behind the murder and seek revenge. It is based on a popular webtoon of the same name that received great love from the public.
Director Choi Sung-Eun said, "So Ji-Sub was the casting that fans of the original webtoon most desired for the live-action adaptation. I was really pleased that So Ji-Sub agreed to participate." She added, "I also didn't know what kind of image or face would be expressed when the actor played Nam Ki-Joon. On the first day I met him, I felt that 'Nam Ki-Joon's emotions would be well expressed.' I was fortunate to have the opportunity to create freely with really good materials in a rich environment."
So Ji-Sub said, "Before filming began, I practiced action scenes, and while there was a general framework, there were also aspects that the director wanted." He added, "I was afraid I would forget, so I took some notes" and took out a piece of paper.
He continued, "The director said he didn't want unnecessary actions. He noted that actions done just to pass the time should be avoided. He asked whether during the process of revenge I would overpower these individuals or punish them; there is a difference. I wanted to distinguish those parts as well." He mentioned, "I thought of each character's actions as dialogue conveyed through their bodies. He hoped that when this character fights, it would convey energy and emotional lines. He said it would be good if the action also has a progression. He mentioned gradually increasing the intensity of the action to reach a climax and was fortunate that many of these elements seem to have been well captured in the work."
Meanwhile, 'Mercy for None' will be released in over 190 countries worldwide on the 6th.
[Photo] Lee Dae-Seon, reporter.
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