The cast of The Defects, including the actor surrounded by controversy over their acting skills, expressed their thoughts on the conclusion.
The Defects, which concluded on 12th (Tuesday), dealt head-on with the social taboo of illegal adoption cartels, leaving a powerful aftertaste. The high-quality cinematography like a movie, meticulous direction, fast-paced development, and the actors' deeply immersive performances perfectly blended to showcase the essence of a "high-quality action thriller." As the curtain falls, the cast members leading The Defects, Yum Jung-ah (as Kim Se-hee), Won Jina (as Kim Ah-hyun), Choi Young-jun (as Woo Tae-sik), and Kim Jin-young (as Jung Hyun) shared their gratitude along with a final shooting certification photo.
#Yum Jung-ah – "Positive stimulation and energy from juniors"
Yum Jung-ah, who portrayed the character 'Kim Se-hee,' a figure of absolute evil, opened a new horizon for villainous acting with this work, leaving a strong presence. She proved to be a "trustworthy actor" with her restrained gaze and expressions, and her high-quality performance, stating, "The Defects has been a work that received positive stimulation and energy from many juniors," and expressed, "I sincerely thank everyone who has watched so far."
#Won Jina – "Happy to challenge the action genre with good colleagues"
Taking on the role of the leader Kim Ah-hyun in a refunded group, Won Jina challenged the action genre for the first time, setting a new personal best with solid acting and dynamic action. She stated, "I was happy to meet The Defects. I could challenge the action genre I desired and gained good colleagues. I think I can move forward without fear of any challenges in the future, trusting the people I am with. Thank you for loving the drama," she expressed. As for her most memorable scene, she pointed to the final battle scene where everyone fought together, saying, "It was the last filming day, and it was so sad and heart-wrenching to see everyone trying to protect each other to survive," adding, "I hope such pain exists only in the drama and does not occur in reality."
#Choi Young-jun – "Unforgettable moments with actor Kim Jin-young"
Choi Young-jun, who added weight to the drama as the guardian Woo Tae-sik, said, "I tried to showcase a lot of action and express many emotions. Every moment was a joyful shooting experience, and I thank the viewers who paid great attention to this." He mentioned the action scenes as memorable, saying, "Especially, I remember the action performed alongside actor Kim Jin-young. During night filming, I couldn't dodge his fast punch, and it hit my face; I felt unexpected softness when he was touched, saying sorry with tears in his eyes," revealing an amusing behind-the-scenes story that drew attention.
#Kim Jin-young – "First drama, valuable experience"
Kim Jin-young, who left a strong impression as "Jung Hyun," reflected, "It was a valuable experience to immerse into the character over a long breath, as it was my first drama challenge. The Defects will be a guide for me as I continue to ponder acting in the future." He noted his most memorable line as, "Director, you can leave me now," recalling, "Jung Hyun must have sensed that it was the last moment. He might have wanted to call her 'Mom' inside." He shared that it was not easy to capture emotions in this scene, but Yum Jung-ah senior comforted him by saying, "It's so sad to have to send Jung Hyun off," which allowed him to fully draw up the emotions, making it a cherished moment.
The Defects showcased the essence of high-quality thrillers, concluding its run on 12th (Tuesday) with the 8th episode. All episodes are exclusively available on TVING.
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