There is a hidden treasure in 'Squid Game' season 3, actor Lee Sung-woo.
The Spring Company revealed on the 11th a question-and-answer session with Lee Sung-woo, who made a remarkable performance in Netflix series
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Lee Sung-woo plays the character '226 Kim Young-sam,' who incites votes in favor during the game among those participating in life-and-death challenges. Kim Young-sam is a classic 'strong-weak-weak-strong' villain, blinded by money, shouting 'One more round!' even as many people lose their lives, while he targets Jun-hee (Jo Yuri) who injures her ankle during the 'Hide and Seek' game and shows weakness to Hyun-joo (Park Seong-hun), who is from the special forces.
Lee Sung-woo perfectly portrayed the character Kim Young-sam, described as a 'good-for-nothing' who plays the role of right-hand man to Jeong-dae (Song Yeong-chang) while mocking him and changing his attitude towards opponents, gaining acclaim for his distinctive performance. He expressed the character's selfish behavior repeatedly in extreme situations realistically, increasing the immersion in the drama.
Lee Sung-woo expressed his thoughts saying, 'I remember the time when my appearance was confirmed and shooting began. It was a great honor for me to participate in this work, and I was very happy and enjoyed the filming over nearly a year.' He also noted, 'After the release of season 3, my gratitude has grown even more. I am really thankful for the love and praise for the character 'Kim Young-sam.'
In expressing the 'Kim Young-sam' character, he said, 'I often thought, 'What would Kim Young-sam have done?' I pondered how the human Kim Young-sam would have acted and spoken if he had participated in that game, rather than simplifying the character as 'a good or bad person.' If I were to summarize the character of Kim Young-sam in one word, I think 'charge' would suit him well. He was a character who focused and charged to survive.
He continued, stating that the most memorable scene for him was, 'Every scene is memorable,' but singled out a line from
Lee Sung-woo is an actor known for his distinctive performances in various works such as the films
[Below is the full question-and-answer session with Lee Sung-woo regarding
Q. What are your thoughts on participating in
I remember the time when my appearance was confirmed and shooting began. Participating in this work itself was a great honor for me, and I was very happy and enjoyed the filming over nearly a year.
Q. Were there any difficulties or points you focused on in expressing 'Kim Young-sam'?
I often thought, 'What would Kim Young-sam have done?' Rather than simplistically categorizing the character as 'a good or bad person,' I kept pondering how the human Kim Young-sam would have acted and spoken if he had participated in that game.
Q. The character 'Kim Young-sam' plays a major role in the conflict of the story. What do you see as the key points of the character?
I think the character of Kim Young-sam is well-suited for 'charging.' Certainly, it was a charge that caused conflict rather than a good part, but I think he was a character who focused and charged to survive.
Q. Are there any memorable scenes or lines for you?
Every scene is memorable, but if I had to pick one, it would be the line from
Q. What was the atmosphere on set like, and how was the chemistry with your fellow actors?
It was a very enjoyable set, but everyone worked hard with the emotional weight of participating in the game. I still feel the tension from filming. Nevertheless, I was happy to shoot with actors I wanted to act with and see again.
Q. Do you have a message for those who have watched the
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Q. What are your plans for future activities?
My goal is to continue acting in a way that is fun, enjoyable, and can resonate with others.
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