'First Ride' actress Han Sun-hwa choked up while thanking Kang Ha-neul during an interview.
On the afternoon of the 30th, an interview with Han Sun-hwa, the lead actress of the film 'First Ride', was held at a cafe in Jongno District, Seoul.
The film 'First Ride' (director Nam Dae-joong, distributed by SHOWBOX, produced by Brainshower and TH Story) is a comedy about 24-year friends who become even funnier when they get together — Tae-jeong (a guy who sees things through; Kang Ha-neul), Do-jin (a cheerful guy; Kim Young-kwang), Yeon-min (a handsome guy; Cha Eun-woo), Geum-bok (a guy who sleeps with his eyes open; Kang Young-seok), and Ok-sim (a lovable girl; Han Sun-hwa) — embarking on their first trip abroad. On its opening day on the 29th, it drew 82,687 viewers, surpassing the Japanese animation Theatrical Version Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc to take first place at the box office.
Han Sun-hwa delivered a passionate performance as Ok-sim, the film's only female character. She is a lovely character who follows Tae-jeong around, secretly in love with him.
A former member of girl group Secret who transitioned to acting, Han Sun-hwa is active across television and film this year with tvN's The Divorce Insurance and the new film First Ride. She is also scheduled to appear on E Channel's new variety show airing in November, Life Knockout: Jeong Seung-je Boarding House.
In the film, Han Sun-hwa's character has long had a crush on Tae-jeong. Asked, "Did you ever actually feel fluttery toward Kang Ha-neul?", she said, "We had some scenes filmed in Korea, but it was our first time shooting on location abroad. I approached it with excitement, and it was very hot there. We filmed during what was the hottest time for us, in May to June. The weather changed from rain to clear skies, so we were greatly affected by the weather. Because we had to shoot quickly within the allotted time, everyone struggled together with the same mindset and worked hard during filming. I felt a strong sense of camaraderie with the older actors," she said.
She added, "Since Ok-sim is close with the older actors in the story, I tried to bring that into real life as well. The older actors also took good care of me, so it was a very happy set. I was grateful for that. After the Thailand location wrapped earlier, on my way alone to the airport to catch a flight, I texted, 'Ha-neul oppa, I'll go first. You worked so hard, please hang in there a little longer,' and I felt even more grateful. Although he is a senior, it felt like meeting a good colleague. I relied on Ha-neul oppa a lot for acting," she revealed.
Han Sun-hwa, expressing gratitude to Kang Ha-neul, said, "I'm still about to cry," and welled up with tears.
Han Sun-hwa also said, "I had a lot of questions, and when I asked them he explained things well. Asking those questions wasn't just to do well on my own but because I wanted to do my role and the overall film well," adding, "Ha-neul oppa must have had a lot to worry about, but he was specific and kind in explaining things to help a junior, and that was such a useful lesson."
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