This is a review article written after watching the broadcast.
Actors continued to praise director Park Chan-wook's usual personality in "New-Oldboy Park Chan-wook."
On the afternoon of the 8th, SBS documentary NEW OLD BOY (New Oldboy) Park Chan-wook. Part 1 of "New-Oldboy Park Chan-wook" aired.
Director Park Chan-wook revealed how he came up with the core idea for the film Oldboy. He said he went to the bathroom and suddenly "What suddenly came to mind was, isn't the way to truly surpass the original to think not about 'why he was imprisoned' but 'why he was released'?" and disclosed the idea that became an important turning point of the work.
Lead actor Choi Min-sik honestly shared the shock he felt when he first read the script. He said, "After reading it all, 'Is this possible? Who would finance this?'" expressing surprise at the film's provocative subject matter.
But Choi Min-sik emphasized that he empathized with the work's sincerity. He said, "This provocative subject is not O Dae-su's sexual preference," noting that the film deals with a character's deep emotions rather than being merely sensational.
Meanwhile, actors continued to lavish praise on director Park Chan-wook's usual character. About Park, who is known for rarely losing his temper, Lee Byung-hun described him as a "seonbi" and vouched for his gentleness.
Actress Lee Young-ae also called director Park Chan-wook "a gentleman of the film industry," saying, "He has good manners and is so quiet on set," referring to his calm and courteous demeanor. Top actors unanimously praised Park Chan-wook's character and on-set manners, drawing attention.
[Photo] Screenshot from the broadcast of "New-Oldboy Park Chan-wook"
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