Following unveiled character stills, Lee Joon and Gong Seung Yeon reveal their experiences while filming for Bulgasal: Immortal Souls.
Playing the role of a rich and influential Bulgasal, Ok Eul Tae, actor Lee Joon expressed his gladness for accepting the role for Bulgasal: Immortal Souls. He shared, “I was completely fascinated by Ok Eul Tae’s first impression. I felt like I could have a really fun experience if I took the character.”
“I think it’s a character with a specialty. It always misses the expectations, and there is a more pleasant and cute feeling than you think. Because it can be expressed like that, it is a character who has a lot to worry about from the actor’s point of view. You will find the delightful features of Lee Joon,” revealing the actor’s feeling in portraying the role.
In addition, Lee Joon also has to get out of his comfort zone to perfectly transform as Ok Eul Tae. He continue, “It was awkward because hairstyles and costumes are not usually done, but I boldly challenged it because it seemed to fit well with a character of Ok Eul Tae.”
With that, the actor also revealed that he is “extremely happy to challenge various subjects and creative works” with being part of the series.
Dan Sol
On the other hand, portraying the wife of Dan Hwal (Lee Jin Wook) 600 years ago is Gong Seung Yeon as Dan Sol. The actress said, “In one word, there are not many storylines and characters that appear in different periods in different ways. It is so fresh and new that the story is based on the intertwined relationships of the past. It is also based on the different purposes and destinies of the characters.”
“I also thought it was a piece that could show a variety of images to the public. It was a script that had to be different from the acting I had done as an actor,” on why she accepted the role.
Gong Seung Yeon also described her character in detail. “Dan Sol has been alone because of her different appearance and ability from others. Because of this loneliness, she has a great desire for the warmth of his family. She wants to have a family, and they want stability through that family. She was very firm and strong on the outside because of the loneliness she had to endure alone. However, deep inside are full of pain and wounds.”
“I thought it was too important to express the sorrow and pain hidden behind her toughness with restrained acting. So I fully talked to the director in advance. And I think I was able to perform the role safely thanks to the delicate direction of the director,” the actress shared on her preparation for Dan Sol.
The actress also revealed that is “not familiar with Korean cultural artifacts.” That is why she looked for a lot of creatures that existed in Korea while looking at the script.
“There were some parts that I had indirectly encountered through the media or various folktales, although I didn’t pay attention. So viewers may be unfamiliar with “Korean Treasures.” But I think you will be able to feel familiar charm when you watch the broadcast.”
Meet The Supporting Cast
Recently, tvN released interesting character stills of Jung Jin Young as Dan Geuk, Park Myung Shin as a shaman, and Kim Woo Seok as Nam Do Yoon. Dan Sol’s father, Dan Geuk, spends most of his time on the battlefield. His character will soon unveil why he arranges his daughter to a man she doesn’t love.
On the other hand, actress Park Myung Shin transformed into a shaman while wearing shabby clothes and holding a cane. The audience should wait for her prediction about the curse in Dan Hwal’s story.
Lastly, Nam Do Yoon is also a Bulgasal who has been through tough seasons and roads. With his bright and warm atmosphere in his stills, his character has a lot of wounds hidden behind those.
Furthermore, the production team of the series complements the performances and synergies of the actors. They commented, “Actors Jung Jin Young and Park Myung Shin were just in the scene together. We don’t need to explain in-depth their acting and emotions.”
“Kim Woo Seok was a vitamin-like thing on the set. He was the character of Nam Do Yoon himself.” Lastly, they invite viewers to watch the series, “There are many diverse and attractive characters based on the past and the present 600 years ago. I think you can enjoy it more if you look at what kind of relationship each person will be involved in.”
Meet the cast of Bulgasal: Immortal Souls on December 18 at 9 PM KST on Netflix.
Sources: Sports Donga
Photos: tvN Drama
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