'Wild Sing' Gang Dong-won said he referred to various styles, including first-generation idol Shinhwa's Eric and H.O.T.'s Moon Heejun, while playing an idol leader.
On the afternoon of the 18th at Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, Seoul, there was a press screening of the film 'Wild Sing.' Attending were leading actors Gang Dong-won, Um Tae-goo, Park Ji-hyun, Oh Jung-se, and director Son Jae-gon.
'Wild Sing' (director Son Jae-gon, distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by About Film) tells the story of a mixed three-member dance group, Triangle, that once swept the music scene but disbanded overnight after being involved in an unexpected incident, and their reckless attempt to seize a chance for a comeback 20 years later. The film is a collaboration between About Film, the production company behind the 2019 comedy Extreme Job, which attracted 16.26 million viewers, and director Son Jae-gon, who has built a unique comedic world with Hitched Not (Haechi Jina) .
Starting as one of Korea's representative pretty boys and mastering every genre, Gang Dong-won plays Triangle's leader and dance machine Hyun Woo, who boasts a singular aura and picture-perfect looks, leading the team from the center. Versatile actor Um Tae-goo plays Triangle's youngest member, storm rapper Sang-gu, who shows off unbridled swagger, and rising star Park Ji-hyun, active across films and series, plays Triangle's center, the utterly charming Domi, who exudes refreshing energy. The unpredictable chemistry among the newly assembled idol members Triangle is the film's top draw. In addition, Oh Jung-se plays self-proclaimed ear-pleasing boyfriend and the tragic balladeer Sung-gon, who has been No. 2 for 39 consecutive weeks, injecting lively comedy into the film.
Gang Dong-won showcased styles in the film that evoked Shinhwa's Eric and H.O.T.'s Moon Heejun, saying, "It's fair to say I referred to those people," and "Actually, for my generation I grew up watching them. In a way, I wanted to pay homage to those seniors' styles and such. I came up with ideas in that direction."
He added, "For dancing, I thought about different dance lines while thinking of other people. I paid homage to several senior artists and singer seniors. I acted with that feeling."
Park Ji-hyun said she referenced Lee Hyori of Fin.K.L., whom she actually liked in the past, and explained that she tried to bring freshness, sexiness, and a smiling eye.
Um Tae-goo added, "For rap from the 1990s to 2000s, I tried to do it as the rap teacher guided and taught me. The wig and costume makeup team decided on those, so when I played Sang-gu I think I gained a big weapon. I acted that way with everyone's help."
Meanwhile, 'Wild Sing' opens on June 3.
[Photo] Jo Eun-jung reporter
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