Actor Jo Jung-seok shared behind-the-scenes details about his performance in "My Daughter is a Zombie."
On the 21st, a press screening for the film "My Daughter is a Zombie" (directed by Pil Kam-seong, provided/distributed by NEW, produced by Studio N) took place at MegaBox COEX in Seoul. The event was attended by director Pil Kam-seong, Jo Jung-seok, Lee Jeong-eun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Choi Yu-ri.
The film "My Daughter is a Zombie" is a comedic drama about a doting father who enters secret training to protect his daughter, who has become the last remaining zombie in the world.
Jo Jung-seok plays the role of 'Jeong-hwan,' a father who embarks on secret training for his daughter, the last remaining zombie in the world, and he perfectly portrays the joys and sorrows of 'Jeong-hwan' through his profound acting skills and delicate expressions.
Jo Jung-seok, who has a daughter in real life, noted, "From the moment I read the script, I became so immersed that it was difficult. However, there were many fun and delightful elements, making it enjoyable to read. While filming, I became so absorbed that I needed to manage my emotions appropriately, and I think I spent a hectic time trying to control that overflow. That aspect resonated with me deeply, and it was both tough and rewarding. It felt like a double-edged sword."
He continued, "When acting, there are many emotional scenes, which can be tough and challenging. However, I found it relatively easy to approach. The only difficulty was emotional excess. It became about how much was too much, and I had many discussions about that."
Additionally, Jo Jung-seok shared, "During the previous COVID-19 outbreak, my daughter had a fever that rose to 39 degrees. Ms. Gobin and I took good care of her. We weren't infected, but you know, as a dad. As a mom. Such natural expressions come up. Before that, I feel like courage is required. Parents are people too, and I think courage is where the remedy comes from. There may be sacrifice, hope, and all that, but I believe that courageous actions must come first for it to be possible."
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