"Lim Ji-yeon is the top-casting choice, with fierce comedic performance." PD of 'Beautiful World' expresses boundless affection

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Director Han Tae-seop, who directed the drama 'Beautiful World', revealed the reason for casting actress Lim Ji-yeon.

On the 22nd, the production team of the new Friday-Saturday drama 'Beautiful World' (directed by Han Tae-seop, written by Kang Hyun-ju, produced by Studio S and Gil Pictures) released a written interview with Director Han Tae-seop.

Set to premiere on May 8, 'Beautiful World' is a romantic comedy drama depicting an explosive war-like romance between Shin Seo-ri, a nameless actress possessed by the soul of the notorious Joseon villain and turned into a 'villain', and Cha Se-gye, a villainous chaebol described as a monster born of capitalism. Director Han Tae-seop, known for directing 'Stove League' and 'Cheer Up', has joined forces with rookie writer Kang Hyun-ju. Lim Ji-yeon (playing Kang Dan-sim/Shin Seo-ri) and Heo Nam-jun (playing Cha Se-gye) will showcase their first romantic chemistry.

Director Han Tae-seop stated, "Lim Ji-yeon is our number-one casting choice, both for me and the writer. The unique charm of Lim Ji-yeon, proven through her extensive filmography, closely resembles the spirit of Shin Seo-ri, who steadfastly believes in and carves out her own life amidst the whirlwind of a harsh fate." He explained this as the reason for her casting.

He continued, "Especially, Lim Ji-yeon herself embodies the cute yet refreshing and endlessly lovable aspects of Shin Seo-ri. I consider this an 'one-and-only' casting."

He also said, "We filmed a scene where Dan-sim drinks poison and passes away in the cold winter. I was so immersed in Lim Ji-yeon's passionate performance that I forgot the cold. Watching her acting on the monitor, I felt as if my own bones were aching. She is an actress who delivers realistic immersion and creates characters that only she can bring to life," he praised.

In particular, Director Han Tae-seop expressed great satisfaction with Lim Ji-yeon's passionate performance in her first full-scale foray into comedic acting for 'Beautiful World'. He remarked, "Her expressive power was fierce." He added, "The scene where Seo-ri slaps the world with a flower, the scene where she becomes a best-selling star on home shopping, and the scene where she is possessed by Kim Du-han are all top-notch examples of Lim Ji-yeon's comedic prowess. I guarantee it will leave viewers rolling in laughter." He further expressed anticipation, saying, "Please pay attention to the big and small moments and words where Shin Seo-ri, an 18th-century Confucian woman, delivers sharp critiques to modern people. She will create moments that bring refreshing joy and emotion to us who have forgotten the values of ethics, morality, loyalty, and human kindness."

Regarding Heo Nam-jun in the role of Cha Se-gye, he said, "We cast him for his omme fatale charm, and I discovered that Heo Nam-jun has comedic talent. The way Cha Se-gye, born from the perfect blend of Heo Nam-jun's comedic talent and masculine charm, clashes with the fierce Shin Seo-ri will create compelling tension without being pushed back." He continued, "Please look forward to how Heo Nam-jun will portray the romance narrative of Cha Se-gye, a chaebol character who disregards the value of love, as a 'no-pa-kku' (a term implying a specific type of relationship dynamic) romance. We are anticipating the birth of a new rom-com king."

Director Han Tae-seop stated, "I believed that Heo Nam-jun's flexible and delicate acting style would create optimal chemistry with his co-stars," conveying the cheerful atmosphere on set. He added, "Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun connected with their colleagues with open hearts, creating joyful fun and deep emotions. It was heartening as a director to see them joking around on set, but then immediately focusing on and supporting each other's acting when the camera rolled." This highlighted his high expectations for the chemistry between Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun.

Additionally, Director Han Tae-seop hinted at actor Jang Seung-jo's performance, raising expectations. He said, "Jang Seung-jo beautifully portrayed the three-dimensional character 'Choi Moon-do', who grounds the story with a substantial presence amidst a light and cheerful progression." He continued, "Through long conversations with Jang Seung-jo, we focused on how a 'villain' can be both similar to and different from us. The Choi Moon-do character, created through Jang Seung-jo's passion and dedication, will feel very charming, chilling, and at times pitiable."

Director Han Tae-seop also expressed his trust in writer Kang Hyun-ju. He stated, "The most important aspects I focused on during directing were, first, the script, and second, the script." He explained, "'Beautiful World' is a project that set sail, moved and convinced many people with the deep emotions and cheerful comedy drawn from within by rookie writer Kang Hyun-ju. Believing in the power of the script, I paid close attention to conveying the script's detailed nuances without any leaks. I believed this was the way to ultimately realize the 'original yet universal love story' I wanted to create."

Director Han Tae-seop praised the team's teamwork, saying, "To achieve our shared goal of presenting a great work, the 'Beautiful World' team came together and filmed intensely and passionately on a cold winter day." He added, "We are happy and overwhelmed just by the fact that we are about to unveil this project to the world with one heart, overcoming the waves."

Finally, Director Han Tae-seop personally highlighted the viewing points of 'Beautiful World'. He said, "The clash of vivid characters and the acting of top-tier actors deliver the highest level of immersion. Additionally, the cheerful comedy will provide energy at the end of a tiring day, and the unique comfort that only romance can offer will soothe viewers' hearts." This suggested that the charm of vivid characters, a top-tier cast, and romantic comedy will create explosive synergy in the work 'Beautiful World'. He also added, "Please look forward to the ending. After watching the ending of each episode, you will definitely want to watch the next one."

'Beautiful World' will premiere on May 8 at 9:50 PM.

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