'Creepy Love': Can Park Eun-bin and Yang Sejong surpass Son Ye-jin and Lee Min-ki? "Setting is more than six times larger" [Comprehensive]

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The film 'Creepy Love', starring Son Ye-jin and Lee Min-ki, is being reborn as a drama. It promises even richer entertainment by adding diverse hybrid genres and new characters to the original's occult romance setting.

On the 14th, a production presentation for tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Creepy Love' (script by Choi Jung-mi, directed by Lee Min-soo) was held at Elliena Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Director Lee Min-soo and actors Park Eun-bin, Yang Sejong, and Ong Seong-wu attended the event.

'Creepy Love' depicts an eccentric occult romance between a chaebol heiress who can see ghosts and a passionate prosecutor who fears them the most.

This work is a remake of the film of the same name released in 2011.

Director Lee Min-soo explained, "When romance occurs and ghosts appear or occult situations arise, doesn't romantic feeling sprout? I came up with this setting because I thought it could affect the relationship between the two characters in a creepy yet fun way."

Park Eun-bin said, "I learned the term 'transmedia' for the first time through this project. Seeing a film transformed into a drama after some time felt like a new challenge, and I became excited about it."

Continuing on the differences from the original work, she stated, "Above all, while the movie is about two hours long, we have 12 episodes. We managed to incorporate at least six times more setting." She added, "Looking at the overall framework, in the movie, actress Son Ye-jin portrayed Cheon Yeo-ri. Except for the ability to see ghosts, almost everything is new. There are many transformations."

She further emphasized, "Among special traits, Yeo-ri's hand plays a crucial role. Not only she, but anyone whose hand touches Cheon Yeo-ri can also see ghosts. Because of this special setting, I believe viewers will be able to enjoy the drama even more richly."

Additionally, Park Eun-bin remarked, "I find it charming that there is a gap between her appearance as a hotel representative and her double life. I hope viewers can enjoy various flavors through this drama."

Park Eun-bin plays Cheon Yeo-ri, who leads South Korea's top-tier hotel. Regarding her role as Cheon Yeo-ri, Park explained, "She appears strong on the outside and makes choices shrouded in misunderstanding, but inside she has a tender and warm heart. She is a character willing to sacrifice herself for others."

Yang Sejong plays Ma Kang-wook, a passionate prosecutor who pursues cases to the end. Introducing his role, Yang said, "The living are not afraid, but ghosts scare him. He has a rebellious side and is a righteous, passionate prosecutor."

Ong Seong-wu portrays Kang Min-hwan, the heir to CL Hotel & Resort Group and CEO of CL Raymond Hotel. Regarding his role as Kang Min-hwan, he shared, "He is the CEO running the hotel. He appears gentle on the outside but harbors huge ambitions within."

Ong Seong-wu, who will play a villain in this work, said, "I always want to show new sides of myself. People often say I look proper, so I wanted to show a different side beyond that image."

He continued, "If we talk about a villain, isn't he someone who can create tension for others within this story? I thought it would be thrilling if a character not present in the original could exert new tension, so I decided to join the project."

Notably, Ong Seong-wu is returning with 'Creepy Love' after completing his military service. He revealed, "I started with the ambition of a fresh beginning. Although I acted tough, I was actually very nervous. Even during script readings, my hands were shaking so much and I felt like my heart would jump out." He added, "Whenever I start something new, it seems accompanied by nervousness and fear. I thought I should quickly let go of this tension and showcase my charm well."

Director Lee Min-soo expressed strong trust in the three actors. First, he previewed Park Eun-bin's new charm. Director Lee said, "When I watched the original, Son Ye-jin was charming, but you will also see Park Eun-bin looking equally pretty and attractive." He added, "With her lovely yet charismatic appearance added, viewers will be able to see a diverse range of her talents."

He did not hold back praise for Yang Sejong either. Director Lee stated, "In the original work, clumsiness and insignificance were charm points, but actor Yang Sejong does not fall short in that regard." He confidently noted, "Yang Sejong acted very funnily. On top of that, he added a mature kind of sexiness."

Director Lee further said, "Ong Seong-wu also plays a role not present in the original, acting as a core axis of conflict in the drama." He expressed his expectations: "All three actors performed well, so I believe viewers will feel an interesting charm comparable to the movie."

The chemistry between Park Eun-bin and Yang Sejong, who are of the same age, is also a key viewing point of 'Creepy Love'.

Park Eun-bin said about Yang Sejong, "Romance has always been added to my works, but meeting an actor partner of the same age for the first time was special."

Yang Sejong also remarked, "Park Eun-bin is the first same-age actress I've worked with. Our chemistry matched very well. We laughed a lot and had a great time."

'Creepy Love' contains diverse stories. Park Eun-bin explained, "I like hybrid genres. In this work, romance accounts for about 50% of the weight, but there are also other genres such as occult, investigation, and action. We were able to present a very complex mix of many genres."

Meanwhile, 'Creepy Love' will premiere on the 18th at 9:10 p.m.

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