Lee Jung-eun confessed that despite pouring her heart into her dialect acting, she felt a sense of limitation.
On the morning of the 24th, an interview was held with Lee Jung-eun, the lead actress of the movie "My Daughter is a Zombie", at a cafe in the Jongno district of Seoul.
"My Daughter is a Zombie" (directed by Pil Gam-seong, distributed by NEW, produced by Studio N) is a comedic drama about a doting father (Jo Jung-seok) who enters secret training to protect his daughter (Choi Yu-ri), who has become the last remaining zombie in the world. Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, "My Daughter is a Zombie" features director Pil Gam-seong, known for his compelling direction in works such as "Hostage" and "A Day of Luck," along with a veteran production team that has worked on projects like "Train to Busan," "Extreme Job," "Exit," "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," "The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey," and the Netflix series "All of Us Are Dead."
Lee Jung-eun played the role of Bamsun, a key figure in Eunbong-ri, who is well-versed in K-pop, including singing and dancing. A dramatic development unfolds as her son Jeong-hwan heads to the seaside village of Eunbong-ri, where his mother Bamsun lives, to protect his daughter Sua, who has been infected by the zombie virus. Lee Jung-eun reunited with director Pil Gam-seong after her role in the Tving series "A Day of Luck" (2003).
Lee Jung-eun showcased realistic dialect acting in the film, stating, "I put in a lot of effort and there are many teachers. I have more recorded data that I refer to. Normally, I can't use dialects well. I can't switch between languages like English in everyday conversation. The reason is that the intonation or tone I take on relates to my age group and has become a habit."
She continued, "The film company provides references, and I practice dialects by following a teacher for about five minutes. I think, 'This part would be good with this person.' Still, internally I felt, 'It won't work 100%, even with all this effort.' After finishing, I would experience burnout. It wasn't easy. Since Jo Jung-seok and Yoon Kyung-ho's family is from Jeolla, I kept asking during the performance, 'Does this seem correct?' It seems important to consider whose influence you are under," demonstrating a humble attitude.
She mentioned that as the number and length of projects increase, so does the pressure and responsibility, saying, "Last year, there were particularly many projects. The volume has increased compared to the past, so I became a bit physically exhausted. The director even mentioned, 'You seem to have less stamina compared to when making 'A Day of Luck.' I realized, 'What I can do as an actor is limited.'"
Meanwhile, "My Daughter is a Zombie" is set to be released on the 30th.
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