'Real Education 2': Ok Jin-wook, the 'Number One' of the Automotive Department, on His Actual School Days: "I've Never Fought" [Interview ①]

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• Interview with actor Ok Jin-wook, who plays Jo In-beom in Netflix's 'Real Education'

Actor Ok Jin-wook of 'Real Education' shared his thoughts on portraying a troublemaker.

On the 24th, StarNews conducted an interview with actor Ok Jin-wook at its Seoul Jongno-gu office regarding the Netflix original series 'Real Education' (script by Lee Nam-gyu, directed by Hong Jong-chan).

Released on the 5th, 'Real Education' is a series depicting the refreshing and satisfying real education carried out by the Education Rights Protection Bureau, established to defend the teaching rights and educational landscape of South Korea, which had collapsed due to students overstepping boundaries, teachers, and parents. In the series, Ok Jin-wook made his appearance in episode 2, playing Jo In-beom, the 'Number One' of the Automotive Department at Gooon High Tech High.

Ok Jin-wook revealed that he joined 'Real Education' through an audition. Recalling the audition, he said, "I was boxing in front of the camera, and the director said he liked it. I had been on a break for about one year and four months before 'Real Education.' Although I had been boxing before, I had studied it more deeply during that break. I had even obtained a professional license."

At the time, Ok Jin-wook's long-haired style also won over the director. He explained, "In the original work, the character wasn't supposed to have long hair. However, the makeup team told me I could keep my long hair. I had secretly wanted long hair myself. I grew it during breaks, but it wasn't difficult to maintain. The reason I grew my hair was to be able to portray various characters. Still, I wanted to keep my long hair, and I was able to do so for Netflix."

Ok Jin-wook also shared his experience with tattoos and wound makeup for the Jo In-beom character at Navy Headquarters. He remarked, "It was so fun and fascinating that my energy changed depending on the outfit. When I was in Jo In-beom's makeup, I somehow became arrogant and rough. I felt like I could really fight. When we gathered without makeup, everyone looked cute, but after applying makeup, it seemed like we were about to do something bad. Makeup gives you power."

The Jo In-beom character in 'Real Education' frequently uses harsh profanity. Regarding this, Ok Jin-wook said, "Since I'm from Busan, there are exclamations that come naturally. So, acting out the profanity wasn't difficult. However, I only realized how much I used them after the post-recording. Almost all of them were 's***'."

However, Ok Jin-wook also clarified that his appearance in 'Real Education' is completely different from his actual school days. He stated, "My school days went smoothly. I attended a high school known for academic excellence. So, I either stayed at school or went home, or visited karaoke rooms with friends. I have no memory of ever fighting."

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