The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch readies to launch a new exciting season!
On July 21, the production presentation of tvN’s The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch was held online. The cast Jo Byeong Gyu , Yoo Jun Sang , Kim Sejeong , Yeom Hye Ran, Ahn Seok Hwan, Jin Seon Gyu, Kang Ki Young, Kim Hieo Ra , Yoo In Soo, Kim Hyun Wook and Director Yoo Seon Dong attended the event.
Based on the webtoon of the same name, The Uncanny Counter tells the story of demon-vanquishing heroes who hunt monsters. They are called “counters” and disguise themselves as noodle shop workers. The series is praised for its dynamic fun, thrilling action scenes and even humanism.
Achieving the highest viewership rating in OCN’s history, the series also initiate the trailblazing concept of a K-style hero.
The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch continues the worldview of the first season. This time, the team of counters becomes stronger with new abilities and recruiting new members.
Moreover, the counters who had fun with their team play in the previous season, resume a more exciting and riveting demon hunting in Season 2.
Old Reliable Counters Convey Excitement
New faces such as Jin Seon Kyu, Kang Ki Young, Kim Hieora, and Yoo In Soo join the returning ‘Counters’ Jo Byeong Gyu (as Somun), Yoo Jun Sang (as Gamo Tak), Kim Sejeong (as Do Hana), Yeom Hye Ran (as Choo Mae Ok), and Ahn Seok Hwan (as Choi Jang Mul).
Jo Byeong Gyu expressed his overwhelming feeling about returning to Season 2.
“I remembered the first time I filmed Season 1. Season 2 was also really happy until the last day of filming, and I had only good memories.”
Taking turns, the lead cast members also share their thoughts.
“I was thrilled as soon as I met them. I thought these were real counters. I hope we can continue to return after every season.” – Yoo Jun Sang
“I was excited because the chemistry of the actors is great.” – Kim Sejeong
“Since we did too many ad-libs, the simultaneous recording engineer had a lot of trouble. It was fun and it was a good match as well.” – Yeom Hye Ran
“It was worth the hard work in season 1. As soon as we met in season 2, we got along like a family, so I worked happily as a senior actor.” – Ahn Seok Hwan
New Counter + New Villains Share Preparations
Jin Seon Kyu, who newly joined the role of firefighter Maju Seok, confessed, “I could feel the chemistry of the original counters. In fact, as a new character, I had to show well in this and match the villain’s role, so there was no pressure, but the atmosphere was good, so the pressure turned into excitement.”
Kang Ki Young, who plays Pil Gwang, the evil maestro, said, “I felt a lot of pressure because the season 1 villains did so well. I also didn’t have any villain experience, so I didn’t even have my own idea. I was worried lot, but Jin Seon Kyu who played Maju Seok and Kim Hieora who played Gelli in Counters, so I thought it would be okay to forget my worries.”
Kim Hieora, who plays Gelli, also said, “I feel the same way like Kang Ki Young. When I first heard the story, I enjoyed season 1 and the villains were so good, so I was worried about whether I could become the villain that viewers and Counters wanted or could overcome. However, I met Ki Young and Seon Kyu, the director and Counters already looked at me as a villain and said good things to me, so I gained confidence.”
Yoo In Soo, who plays the new counter Na Jeok Bong happily recalled how he was cast in The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch.
“As a viewer who enjoyed Season 1, I had high expectations for joining. In fact, when I received the call, I thought my role was a demon. I was thinking about it, but I felt more pressure and anticipation because my role is one of the Counters. I was very happy just by joining the second season.”
Yoo Seon Dong, director of The Uncanny Counter 2, said, “A year and a half after the end of Season 1, we all met together. I remember saying that I had no intention of doing Season 2 just because Season 1 is a huge success. I am proud to say that I came back with a stronger upgrade from season 1 in action, excitement, laughter, and emotion. Personally, I am very satisfied. I want to meet viewers soon,” expressing confidence.
The Uncanny Counter moved to tvN instead of OCN where Season 1 aired. In response, Director Yoo said, “Season 1 was also created with the desire to be enjoyed by men and women of all ages, so nothing much has changed. However, since I first started at OCN, I just feel that the channel is like my hometown. And I am happy to have come to tvN, where more viewers watch.”
Meanwhile, The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch will be broadcast for the first time at 9:20 pm on Saturday, the 29th on tvN and Netflix.
Source: xportsnews
Photos: tvN Drama
