Coming from hit movies and dramas, Ju Ji Hoon keeps solidifying his bankable actor status.
Interestingly, his recent interview with Esquire Korea highlights stories about the filming process of his recent blockbuster projects. Apart from donning stylish and classic pieces from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Ju Ji Hoon also shared thoughts about shooting action frames.
Complementing the black skinny denim pants, billy derby shoes and red socks are modish down bomber jacket, mohair turtle neck sweater, cross six button officer coat, square cut long jacket and silk shirt. Ju Ji Hoon flaunts his charismatic gazes and emotions in the paraded clothing ensembles.
Describing his experience shooting the complicated action scenes in Kingdom 2, he recounts the difficulty. He explains how all actors involve in the scene are moving together. Hence, the precise timing to be captured by the cameras is not easy.
He recounts the intensity-filled “rooftop scene” and proudly remarks that it was done in one-take. “If you shoot a difficult scene, it’s all the staff and actors’ teamwork,” he said.
Equally physically draining, Ju Ji Hoon also revealed memories from his Along with the Gods stint. He confesses how the intensity of shooting action scenes diminishes post processing
Remembering how his legs and fingers were broken while filming, he honestly conveys the hard work that viewers are not aware of. He said even though it look easy on the screen, the effort for the combat scenes require immense strength from him.
Grateful for the success of Along With the Gods and his popular character Haewonmak, he dishes about finding the right tone to express its emotion. He also mentions how director Kim Yong Hwa somehow melted his own character to Haewonmak while writing. Hence, it was a reference for him, and his portrayal became easy.
Further relaying thoughts on dangerous action scenes, Ju Ji Hoon says he opts for a double in risky scenes and it helps save the work. Preventing accident to occur like in horse-riding scene would avoid possible shooting interruptions.
He mentions how there’s no risk allowance for actors. They are not covered in the mandatory 52-hour week allowance and labor laws that protect film production workers.
Looking back, the interviewer mentions his rich filmography, Ju Ji Hoon acquiesces and quips how he tends to remember only the good things. Hence, he hopes for his films to go big in the box office every time.
Source: Esquire Korea
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