"I think I'm funny"... Park Seo-yoon, the comedic charm of the 'True Education' villain [Interview 2]

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Actress Park Seo-yoon revealed the down-to-earth and spirited true self hidden behind her fierce villain role.

Park Seo-yoon recently conducted an interview with StarNews at its Seoul Jongno-gu Seorin-dong headquarters following the conclusion of the Netflix original series 'True Education'.

As a central figure in episodes 3 and 4 of 'True Education', Park Seo-yoon portrayed Han Ye-ri, a high school student influencer with 600,000 followers who is at the center of the Soyeon Girls' High School incident. Han Ye-ri is a vicious character who falsely accuses a male teacher of sexual harassment and attempts to murder another female teacher, yet she is also a three-dimensional character who is a victim of college entrance exam corruption committed by a teacher from another school.

While Han Ye-ri in the drama is a massive attention-seeker who enjoys others' gazes and wields power, the real Park Seo-yoon is the exact opposite. When asked about the level of synchronization between her and the character, she firmly stated, "There are truly no similarities at all." She then added shyly, "Since this is the first time I've received such significant public attention, I'm just beginning to figure out whether I actually enjoy being the center of attention."

Regarding her own school days, she recalled, "They were the epitome of ordinary." Park Seo-yoon explained, "I was quiet and liked playing with friends. I sometimes dozed off in class and got scolded, and I was an ordinary student who would immediately solve problems when asked to come to the front of the class." When asked what she would have done if she were a student at Soyeon Girls' High School and a powerful figure like Han Ye-ri had been in her classroom, she replied, "I probably would have quietly gone along with it. However, if a teacher openly disrespected a teacher, I would have filed a complaint hoping that the 'Teacher Rights Bureau' from the drama would come to our school."

When the 'epitome of ordinary' Park Seo-yoon appeared as a villain in 'True Education', her classmates' reactions were also enthusiastic. Park Seo-yoon expressed her gratitude, saying, "I received many messages from friends I wasn't particularly close with during elementary, middle, and high school. They said things like, 'I happened to see the drama and was wondering if it was you, and it was indeed you,' 'You've been acting all along,' and 'I'm so happy you're doing well and will support you as a fan.' I was very glad and happy to receive those messages."

Park Seo-yoon, who has dreamed of becoming an actor since the fifth grade of elementary school, spoke about her motivation for acting. She said, "Seeing my parents so happy through this latest work has become my biggest motivation. Before this, I simply loved acting so much that I thought, 'I have to do this or nothing else will do.' I haven't had any thoughts of trying other things, nor do I really have any hobbies. I work hard with the thought of how wonderful it would be to earn a living doing something I love and that makes me happy for the rest of my life."

Amidst fierce competition with countless rookie actors, Park Seo-yoon identified her unique weapons as nothing other than 'comedy' and 'adaptability.' She confidently stated about herself, "I think I'm funny. Since comedy is the foundation of all acting, I believe that as someone who possesses the 'essence' of acting, I will be able to grow well in the future." She also added, "You can never be certain about anything on a filming set, but I am someone who adapts quickly. As long as I don't get tired, always have fun, and never lose the excitement of acting, I think I can have a long career."

She also shared her thoughts on her next project. Enjoying watching movies across all genres, she said, "There are so many things I haven't tried yet, so I want to challenge everything." However, she also expressed her wish, "I'm a little worried about playing villains consecutively, so I hope to meet a character in the future who can show a more three-dimensional and diverse range of acting."

Finally, when asked about her future plans, she revealed, "Things don't always go according to plan. So, I've decided to stop making plans. Instead, my heart has grown larger to cherish the opportunities that come my way. Isn't today another day that won't return? I feel deeply that every moment is precious, and I intend to move forward with a heart full of gratitude for everything."

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