Superpowered Park Eun-bin: "I'll have a blast in 'Wonderfuls'" [★FULL Interview]

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• Interview with actress Park Eun-bin, who plays Eun Chae-ni in the Netflix original series 'Wonderfuls'

Actress Park Eun-bin shared her thoughts on transforming into a superpowered character through 'Wonderfuls'.

Recently, an interview with Netflix original series 'Wonderfuls' actress Park Eun-bin was conducted at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

'Wonderfuls' is a superpowered comic adventure set at the turn of the century in 1999, where residents of a neighborhood called Mojiri, who unexpectedly gain superpowers, struggle to protect the world from villains threatening peace. The series stars Park Eun-bin as Eun Chae-ni, along with Cha Eun-woo (as Lee Woon-jeong), Choi Tae-hoon (as Son Kyung-hoon), Im Sung-jae (as Kang Robin), Gimhae Suk, Son Hyun-joo, Bae Na-ra, Jung Yi-seo, and Choi Yun-ji.

Park Eun-bin portrays Eun Chae-ni, a 27-year-old with teleportation superpowers, who teams up with Woon-jeong, Kyung-hoon, and Robin as the four-member superpowered squad of Haeseong City.

Park Eun-bin stated, "It's been a while since the work was released, so I'm happy and feel a fresh sense of emotion. This is the first OTT work where all episodes are released at once, so I'm still unsure when to send the character. I'm also wondering when to say a proper goodbye."

She added with a playful remark, "Every time the work is released, I feel both gratitude and humility. I always wait for the release with a trembling heart."

'Wonderfuls' had moments when its release date was uncertain due to tax evasion allegations against lead actor Cha Eun-woo. When asked about this, Park Eun-bin replied, "Honestly, I was so focused on filming my next project for three to four months that I had no time to worry about anything else."

She expressed gratitude to director Yoo In-sik, saying, "This was a project I started trusting director Yoo In-sik, and since we had a fun filming period, I spent my time trusting the production team and crew. After watching all the screeners, I told the director, 'Thank you for making me a hero.'"

Park Eun-bin creates character notes for each role. She explained, "The content varies quite a bit. I approach each role differently. Since there are comic elements, I wanted to create an acting tone that comes to mind when thinking of 'Eun Chae-ni,' so I wrote extensively about the character's traits." Park Eun-bin spread out the character notes she brought to the interview venue and said, "It contains entries like 'unpredictable' and 'unreadable route.'"

She continued, "It was fun to play a character who acts up after a long time. Through this work, I experienced personal growth. I believe I was positively influenced and reached a turning point, growing well. When capacity is full, don't we need to upgrade? I think this is work I will continue to do."

She also said, "I wanted to maintain Eun Chae-ni's reputation as a 'brat.' Just seeing her from behind or the side brings to mind a physique that could earn a back slap. I hoped people would understand why the granddaughter of a matriarch-like grandmother in Haeseong City is called a 'brat.' I tried various styles, and the production team accepted them all. In that context, I also chose an asymmetrical hairstyle."

She added, "When you feel affection for the Mojiri residents, you'll fall for 'Wonderfuls.' If you watch with a loving gaze, I believe you'll be moved at the end and feel nostalgia for that era. Of course, the story includes heroes saving the world, so if you want to enjoy a complex genre, I hope you'll watch with patience."

Regarding her role as Eun Chae-ni, the teleportation superpowered character, Park Eun-bin said, "I paid a lot of attention to maintaining the character's tension. I also worked hard on connection checks. Since this is a work where no detail is overlooked, you might notice things you didn't see before if you watch it multiple times."

This is the second time Park Eun-bin has worked with director Yoo In-sik, who directed 'Wonderfuls', following the ENA drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' (hereinafter 'Woo'). Park Eun-bin expressed her respect for Director Yoo, saying, "I truly respect him."

She also reunited with Choi Tae-hoon and Im Sung-jae, who appeared with her in 'Woo'. This was her first acting chemistry with Cha Eun-woo. Regarding her chemistry with the actors, Park Eun-bin said, "Since many 'Woo' staff members participated, I was familiar and could adapt to the set quickly. The actors, needless to say, all melted into their characters, so I think the chemistry was great."

She added, "Seeing the energy we emitted while immersed in our roles and the natural ad-libs, I think our chemistry was good. It seems all the harmonies aligned perfectly."

She also mentioned her chemistry with Gimhae Suk, who plays Eun Chae-ni's grandmother. Park Eun-bin said, "Just the presence of Teacher Gimhae Suk brought me so much warmth on set. She is someone I truly respect. Actually, when I first read the script, I was most excited about the chemistry between the grandmother and Eun Chae-ni. Because the love and warmth between a brat granddaughter who was raised with love and her grandmother felt heartwarming. As expected, 'Teacher Gimhae Suk is Teacher Gimhae Suk.'"

If Park Eun-bin could have superpowers like Eun Chae-ni, what ability would she want?

Park Eun-bin revealed, "Teleportation is great and enviable, but since it's not something that can actually happen, my imagination only goes that far. I used to think controlling time would be good. Maybe I could go back to the past and reduce regrets. However, since I've lived hard, I don't really have regrets, and I came to think it's better to be faithful to reality."

She also shared her thoughts on Season 2. Park Eun-bin cautiously said, "I think we should see whether Season 2 will happen after the viewers' affection accumulates."

Regarding her criteria for selecting works, Park Eun-bin said, "I choose works that appeal to me at the time. Of course, I want to do works where I don't have to do anything. These days, I'm grateful to have various experiences as an actress and take on different roles. I want to try various things so I don't get tired."

She added with a playful remark, "It's practically a 'challenge,' but I don't think of it as a challenge; I think of it as 'just trying something once.' I want to find out what suits me. If it suits the viewers' tastes, that's a relief. If it doesn't, please give me another chance."

When asked what she would do if Director Yoo In-sik proposed her for 'Woo 2', Park Eun-bin replied, "'Woo' is a work I love and cherish, so I have a strong desire to protect it. I think I can only move forward if there is a clear reason when asked 'for what purpose.' I think it would be a bit difficult if I can't even convince myself."

Park Eun-bin also mentioned the sense of relief she feels while playing various characters. She said, "When I meet characters who are at a different point from me, I find it fascinating first. What I aim for as an actress is to convince people that 'I am not like this, but someone like Eun Chae-ni can exist.' I think it's the actor's job to make the character believable. I enjoy the work of separating myself from the character. Through the character's power, I can do things that Park Eun-bin cannot, and doesn't that broaden the world?"

She continued, "Through 'Wonderfuls,' I was able to show a noisy and utterly cheeky side to the fullest." She described Eun Chae-ni as "charming because she has strong 'self-magnetism' that draws people in." She added, "Whether above or below, if hearts connect, we share them, don't we? I hope an unknown warmth and lingering feeling remain."

She concluded, "I wanted to be a cat, but I think I became a puppy because of me. When setting Eun Chae-ni's personality, I considered cat-like traits, but I think I turned into a puppy because of me. My preference is for cats, but I always hear I'm like a dog or a rabbit."

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