Marie and Her Three Daddies director Seo Yong-soo and writer Kim Hong-joo, who teamed up for the drama, revealed viewing points that make the drama more enjoyable.
The new KBS 1TV daily drama Marie and Her Three Daddies, directed by Seo Yong-soo and written by Kim Hong-joo, set to premiere on the 13th, is a drama about Mari's chaotic search for her father — the birth of an unusual family that is truer than blood and more persistent than sperm.
With the addition of proven actors Ha Seung-ri, Hyun-woo, Park Eun-hye, Ryu Jin, Hwang Dong-joo, and Gong Jeong-hwan, expectations are high, and Marie and Her Three Daddies director Seo Yong-soo and writer Kim Hong-joo revealed the meaning and viewing points of the work, piquing prospective viewers' curiosity.
First, director Seo Yong-soo cited "fresh material and a unique dialogue tone" as the reason he decided to direct the work. Seo said, "As news related to sperm banks has become familiar, I thought it could be good material for a family drama that deals with small everyday pleasures. Also, I really liked the dialogue. I'm making the work in a way that preserves the sparkling texture of the lines as much as possible."
Seo went on to explain his directing point, saying, "Ultimately, Marie and Her Three Daddies captures every character's 'process of finding themselves,'" and "If you pay attention to this process while watching the drama, I think you'll enjoy it even more." Seo added, "I hope viewers will support the characters and become immersed in the drama as they watch each character and generation go through the process of finding themselves."
Kim Hong-joo, who wrote Marie and Her Three Daddies, said, "This is a drama that started with the question, 'What truly is the meaning of family?' as the Confucian culture that values bloodlines gradually fades." Kim emphasized the message she wants to convey through the work, saying, "I hope this work will be an opportunity to rethink 'the definition of family,' 'the scope of family,' and 'the meaning of family.'"
In an easy-to-watch everyday play, Kim Hong-joo introduced variety by dealing with romance among youth, middle age, and the elderly together. Kim said, "The romances of three generations will resonate appropriately with their age groups," introducing elements of fun. Director Seo Yong-soo also said, "There are quite a few scenes that require rough physical acting," and added, "The actors are delivering great performances without losing their sense of humor. Expect bold slapstick," arousing prospective viewers' interest.
Praise for the actors continued. Director Seo Yong-soo said, "Since every character is in the process of 'finding themselves' without exception, there was a lot that each character had to be responsible for showing," and he added, "From seasoned mid-career actors to newcomers, we cast people whose acting skills are second to none."
The drama's viewing points are secrets, twists and growth. On this, Seo Yong-soo said, "There will be various repercussions, from those who regret past actions to those who are seriously mistaken and those who are suddenly struck by disaster, so I think it will be more fun if you watch while predicting what might happen." Writer Kim Hong-joo said, "I think family is ultimately affection and trust built up over living together," and asked viewers to pay attention to "the three fathers growing into true fathers through the daughter 'Mari'" and "the protagonists 'Mari' and 'Kang-se' becoming parents again across generations."
Finally, directors Seo Yong-soo and Kim Hong-joo said of Marie and Her Three Daddies, "We hope it will be a pleasant drama that feels humane," and added, "We want it to be something people look forward to before it starts, find entertaining while watching, sometimes be moved by, and feel that the parents and children beside them are precious after watching." Their words, "I hope it becomes an opportunity to once again feel that family is ultimately the force that sustains the world," conveyed their sincerity toward Marie and Her Three Daddies.
KBS 1TV's Marie and Her Three Daddies will premiere Monday, Oct. 13, at 8:30 p.m., following Catch Your Luck.
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