Get to know 2PM’s Hwang Chan Sung as the handsome villain in So I Married The Anti-Fan in this inclusive interview.
So I Married The Anti-Fan is a story about the romance of top star Hoo Joon (Choi Tae Joon) and his anti-fan, Geun Young (Choi Soo Young). JJ (Hwan Chan Sung) builds tension between him and Hoo Joon because of fame and love.
Starring as Choi Jae Joon or JJ, Hwang Chan Sung steals hearts in the ongoing rom-com series. He transforms as the CEO of Spigen Entertainment.
On developing his acting skills as Choi Jae Joon
For Hwang Chan Sung, accepting his role as an antagonist is a stepping stone for him as an actor. He expressed, “In my previous dramas like “My Horrible Boss” (JTBC), “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” (tvN), and “Queen for Seven Days” (KBS2), I never played a villain before. None of my previous roles were villainous characters like JJ.”
Taking the next step as a villain is challenging for the actor. Being one with the character and understanding its backstory is essential for Hwan Chan Sung. “The most difficult thing was thinking of how to integrate the lines and feelings in the script into the character’s image,” the actor added.
Even though portraying him as an antagonist is challenging for him, he still “wishes to play a villain.”
On understanding Choi Jae Joon’s upbringing
Hwan Chan Sung describes his character as a “very pitiful character.” Choi Jae Joon grew up in a family with responsibilities that weigh on his shoulder. He never received love and care from his family, affecting his interpersonal relationship.
Even though Hwan Chan Sung and Choi Jae Joon have conflicting characters, the actor depicted JJ’s emotion and enactment.
When asked the similarities and differences between them, the actor answered, “The most difficult thing was thinking of how to integrate the lines and feelings in the script into the character’s image.”
He continued, “There were flashback scenes of JJ’s past, so even though I understood and shaped this character under my analysis, I can’t entirely say that we are similar in terms of everyday life.”
On creating chemistry and memories with the cast of So I Married The Anti-Fan
To film with ease, actors need to create a bond with others to show their full potential on-screen. The main lead actors, Hwan Chan Sung and Choi Soo Young are familiar with others.
Both actors met through different performances as an idol. Hwa Chan Sung is part of 2PM as a rapper under JYP Entertainment. On the other hand, Choi Soo Young is part of the popular group Girls Generation under SM Entertainment.
Hwa Chan Sung stated, “Soo-young and I are both singers, so we see each other often. That’s why we didn’t really run into difficulties working with each other. “
Although Hwan Chan Sung and Choi Tae Joon are unfamiliar with each other, Chan Sung said that Tae Joon is approachable. With Choi Tae Joon’s personality, it didn’t take long for them to be familiar with each other.
In addition to the cast, Han Ji An transforms into a rising movie star, Oh In Hyeong. Her character adds more tension to the series who is torn between Chan Sung and Tae Joon.
Chan Sung shared that Han Ji An “has a great personality.” To enhance their chemistry, they both communicated continuously.
When asked what is Chan Sung’s memorable scene, he disclosed, “The scene where JJ and Hoo-Joon get into a huge fight at a basketball court was the most memorable scene for me.”
Filming a scene in Okinawa with a great atmosphere is also memorable for him.
Know more about the handsome villain on So I Married An Anti-Fan every Friday-Saturday at 6 PM on iQiyi.
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