Actor Ahn Bo-hyun shared his thoughts on working under the same agency as Kim Woo-bin.
Ahn Bo-hyun met with reporters on the 7th at a cafe in Jongno, Seoul, for an interview about the film "Pretty Crazy" (director Lee Sang-geun, provided and distributed by CJ ENM, produced by Oyu Nae Gang).
"Pretty Crazy" is a comedy about a young man unemployed Gil-gu (Ahn Bo-hyun), who becomes embroiled in an absurd part-time job monitoring Seon-ji (Lim Yoon-a), who wakes up as a devil every dawn. The unique premise of a meeting between a devil and a young unemployed man has garnered praise for being cinematic. Directed by Lee Sang-geun, who set a record of 9.42 million admissions with "Exit," the film features a pure and harmless style unique to Lee.
The character of young unemployed "Gil-gu," played by Ahn Bo-hyun, falls in love at first sight with Seon-ji (Lim Yoon-a), who moves into the apartment below him, and after learning the shocking fact that she transforms into a devil every dawn, he voluntarily becomes involved in an extreme part-time job to protect her. Despite his tall stature and sturdy physique, Gil-gu is timid and gentle, showcasing Ahn Bo-hyun's unexpected charm.
For Ahn Bo-hyun, who has primarily taken on strong and charismatic roles in the past, "Pretty Crazy" was a "challenge." Portraying the reality of being unemployed as Gil-gu, Ahn Bo-hyun said, "I have often played roles that create a strong impression. While I have mainly portrayed tough, masculine characters, I did not think I would feel out of place playing Gil-gu. I am curious how people will perceive my role. Some may say it doesn't fit me based on my initial impression, but I believe the character is well-crafted, so watching the film might change their minds," he expressed confidently.
Ahn Bo-hyun remarked, "These challenges seem to be what motivates me to enjoy acting. There are various professions and roles appropriate for different ages, and those things continue to drive me. Playing the character of Gil-gu was also a challenge; if it didn't seem fun and felt stressful, it would have been difficult, but it was enjoyable. Seeing the results of our hard work brings me satisfaction and excitement. My challenges don't mean they were the correct choice, but they gave me confidence. I realized that I am not just focused on playing strong characters but can also take on different challenges and roles. I am grateful for the strength I gained from meeting Gil-gu."
In addition to challenging himself with the medium of film and character roles, Ahn Bo-hyun made a significant decision to start anew after 14 years. He signed an exclusive contract with AM Entertainment, where Shin Mina and Kim Woo-bin are also represented, parting ways with the agency he had been with since his debut. Notably, after returning from military service at the age of 23, Ahn Bo-hyun moved to Seoul on a whim following Kim Woo-bin's remark, "Hyung, let's go to Seoul," leading to their special connection.
Ahn Bo-hyun announced a new beginning as he joined the agency of Kim Woo-bin. He stated, "As a joke, I would sometimes mention that I wanted to collaborate with Kim Woo-bin in the same project when we were younger, and it seems that dream is somewhat coming true. (The split from my previous agency) was not due to any issue at all; I simply wanted to try a new start. I wanted to have new experiences, and I had my own preconceived notion that the people Kim Woo-bin surrounds himself with are good people, which influenced my choice for my current agency."
Ahn Bo-hyun is presenting the new film "Pretty Crazy" along with his new agency. He mentioned, "Since our movie is rated for ages 12 and up, I think it would be great for families to watch it together. I also believe couples might feel a renewed sense of each other by coming to see it in the theater. There may be someone like Gil-gu among the men, and I think it's a film that's not bad to watch alone, so I hope everyone has a chance to see it."
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