'달려라 Hanni' 40th anniversary commemorative work 'Bad Girl: 달려라 Hanni' opened, and original author Lee Jin-ju expressed her feelings.
On the 7th, regarding the animated film 'Bad Girl: 달려라 Hanni' (director Heo Jeong-su, planned by Playcan Co., produced by Playcan Co., Studio Goin-dol Co., Red Dog Culture House Co., co-produced by Big Pine Animation Studio Co., W Age Co., Studio Animal Co., distributed by NEW), the side released Lee Jin-ju's 8 questions and 8 answers.
'Bad Girl: 달려라 Hanni' is a theatrical film made to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the animation '달려라 Hanni' that the whole nation loved. It depicts the story of Na Ae-ri, a national track star who conquered the country through running, meeting former gold medalist Hanni, who had only once beaten her, again at Bitnari High School where she transferred, and what ensues. It opened today (the 7th) and is meeting audiences nationwide. The words of original author Lee Jin-ju drew attention.
The following is the full Q&A with author Lee Jin-ju.
1. As '달려라 Hanni' marks its 40th anniversary and prepares for its first theatrical release, how do you feel? '달려라 Hanni' was serialized in magazines and aired as a TV animation, so seeing it now released as a theatrical animation was my dream. Also, the fact that Na Ae-ri appears as a co-lead with Hanni felt fresh to me. 2. This time the protagonist is especially Na Ae-ri. What does the moment when a previously background supporting character becomes the lead mean to the original author? Originally I conceived '달려라 Hanni' as 'Na Ae-ri running at dawn,' but since the Hanni character was already popular at the time, the publisher required that middle schooler Hanni be the protagonist. I always felt sorry for Na Ae-ri, who was pushed aside as a supporting character. I am happy to be able to repay that debt now. 3. Did you contribute any opinions during the script process? I did not deeply involve myself in the story composition of 'Bad Girl: 달려라 Hanni'; I only reviewed it to ensure the personalities and traits of the original characters were not distorted. 4. The 2025 Hanni and Ae-ri have stepped into Generation Z. As the original IP creator, what elements and values do you think are needed to reflect the new era? Even as times change and environments shift, I think the friendship, love and character learned while growing up remain the same. I believe young people today should have the courage and strength to freely express emotions that in the past were hidden and unexpressed. 5. The TV-aired '달려라 Hanni' contained contemporaneity. Looking back as the original author, do you have thoughts that differ from then? As a writer at the time, I wanted to instill the belief and conviction that love shown without calculation can guide those in adolescence onto the right path. Having lived in this era, I now feel that mature support built on mutual trust, more than emotional will alone, gives a different kind of moving experience. 6. How do you hope our Hanni and Ae-ri will reach the younger generation encountering '달려라 Hanni' for the first time through 'Bad Girl: 달려라 Hanni'? To everyone meeting Hanni and Na Ae-ri for the first time, I believe the courage to overcome difficult environments, warm friendship and the weight of unconditional love remain constant. I hope the message about who I am within the 'we' will be conveyed. 7. Is there a most memorable episode that made you feel Hanni's popularity when the '달려라 Hanni' TVA was airing? Even before '달려라 Hanni,' I published several 'Hanni' series aimed at teenagers, and fan letters were delivered daily in a box of instant noodles, which made me feel very sorry toward the mailman. 8. Finally, could you say a word to long-time readers who love your poetic and courageous characters? I believe courage to overcome hardship, true friendship that embraces one another and true love that encompasses the world do not change even as times change. I ask for much love for this 'Bad Girl: 달려라 Hanni' as well.
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