Actor Kim Seo-hyung expressed her feelings about narrating "World 1945."
The second part of the KBS 1TV special three-part documentary "World 1945," airing tonight at 9:30 p.m., will delve into "The Journey of Death, Nuclear," focusing on how "nuclear" has become an absolute variable in global hegemony. The production team aims to portray the struggles of Robert J. Oppenheimer, the real protagonist of Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," who was the chief scientist behind the Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb.
Oppenheimer initially refused the development of nuclear weapons due to his belief in their brutality, but he began the project after considering the horror of being attacked with nuclear weapons by the Nazis. He thought that if the power of the atomic bomb was strong enough, it could lead to a global ban on wars and nuclear weapons and help avoid an arms race.
Many scientists participating in the Manhattan Project shared Oppenheimer's thoughts. This becomes a significant variable between the United States and the Soviet Union, which, although allies, were also competing with each other. The program will reveal how this variable impacts today's global hegemony.
Regarding the narration, Kim Seo-hyung noted, "As you follow each story, everything, 'past-present-future,' is organically consolidated together," emphasizing that following the documentary will provide new perspectives.
Next is the full Q&A with Kim Seo-hyung.
Q1. This documentary is composed of the keywords 'oil,' 'nuclear,' and 'dollar.' What was the most impressive point while preparing for the narration? All three keywords left a strong impression in different ways. What I felt while preparing for the narration was that it's too closely related to the world we are living in to just think, 'This is a thing of the past.' It was surprising that the present exists within the power structure that has continued since the war. I think as I follow each story during the narration, 'past-present-future, all of this is organically consolidated together.'
Q2. Was there anything new you learned or were shocked by while doing this work? Knowing more details about what I already knew felt different. I especially realized how crucial the conflicts over oil were in achieving victory in the war. A particularly impressive scene was the part dealing with Hitler's end. It felt incredibly ironic that a dictator, who had been obsessed with oil and waged war, found himself without even gasoline to self-ignite at his last moment. That scene not only showcased the futility of war but also reminded us that war should never occur again.
Q3. After this documentary, are there any other documentaries you would like to see? I hope documentaries that can cover politics, security, and trends of war continue to be produced. I wish for these types of documentaries, which allow us to reflect on the past and compare it with the present, to keep going.
Q4. Can we expect to hear your voice in narration again in the future? If you have any upcoming plans, could you share a hint? If there is another good work, I would definitely be able to meet again, right? If such an opportunity arises, I will be sure to let you know. I won't keep it a secret (laughs).
Q5. Finally, please say a word to the viewers. Thanks to this opportunity, I have also been able to broaden my perspective on the present once again. It was a valuable time, and I would like to participate again if there's a good opportunity. I believe it's a meaningful work that families can enjoy together. I hope viewers will resonate with me when watching this documentary.
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