Singer and actor Kim Yo-han shared his classmates' reviews of watching 'Try'.
Kim Yo-han met with OSEN on Oct. 28 at a cafe in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, to conduct a post-show interview for the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Try: We Become a Miracle'.
Kim Yo-han, as the captain responsible for the underdog rugby team at Hanyang High School in 'Try', showed a miracle by enduring a crisis and ultimately achieving victory at the National Sports Festival after 15 years. In particular, he garnered attention for his acting transformation, showcasing a love triangle with his first love, WOOJIN (played by Park Jung-yeon), along with a budding romance.
Kim Yo-han is actually a graduate of Seoul Physical Education High School, where he majored in Taekwondo, and he was a promising Taekwondo athlete who was part of the national team reserve. During high school, he suffered an Achilles tendon injury but successfully rehabilitated and was later admitted to Sangmyung University on a Taekwondo scholarship.
When asked if his preparation for the rugby player character helped due to his physical training, Kim Yo-han said, "I did a lot of sports, and since I'm from a physical education high school, the filming location was Jeonbuk Physical Education High School, so it felt like I was back in high school. This was true during training, as well, where I contributed many ideas on the running chants and 'Hanyang' cheer. The director often asked for my opinion; he would ask how to do this or that. I believe those parts were quite helpful."
Did he receive any messages from his classmates? Kim Yo-han noted, "I received a lot of criticism: 'Does this make sense?' In the first episode, I said some harsh words to the director and uttered things I shouldn't have. I have classmates from high school. One of them said they turned off the screen after seeing me say that to the director while watching the drama. I remember telling them, 'It's a drama, just watch it.'"
When asked how he built his character, Seong-jun, he replied, "Seong-jun has many similarities to my high school self. I don't know much about people who study; I only focused on sports. I actually scouted for matches at the university, just like Seong-jun. I had surgery in my second year and missed a season, and my only chance to show myself was in the third year. I felt his desperate mindset."
He continued, "I really supported that aspect of Seong-jun. He tries to take responsibility, but he is still very immature. He has inferiority complexes and a desire for recognition, which can create a darker narrative. However, I thought I had to act and talk completely differently in front of WOOJIN. I analyzed that showing the various sides of Seong-jun would make him more attractive."
One of the most important aspects of character analysis was physicality. Kim Yo-han prepared diligently to attain a physique suitable for a rugby player. He said, "I did my best. I used to be of a slim build, but I set an alarm to eat four meals a day. I ate two chicken breasts with a large bowl of rice, and my side dishes were either kimchi or zero-calorie soda. If I couldn't get the food down later, I would wash it down with soda. I think I maintained that for about 2-3 months. I gained weight up to 78 kg, but I was worried that it would show too much on camera, so I cut down and ultimately started at 73 kg."
When asked if he got injured during filming, he said, "It would be a lie to say I didn't get hurt at all. There were many tackles and slides, and if I faked it, it would be too obvious. I had to crash and slide for real, so I could tolerate the pain. But scrapes on my thighs really hurt when I showered. I think I did it alone like that."
[Photo] W Entertainment, SBS 'Try'
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