"Now it's an adult fight." 'Made in Korea 2' stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung wear custom-made outfits [Comprehensive]

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'Made in Korea 2' returns with an even larger scale.

On the morning of the 2nd, a production presentation for Disney+ original series 'Made in Korea Season 2' was held at Conrad Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Director Woo Min-ho and actors Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan, Seo Eun-soo, Won Ji-an, Jeong Sung-il, Noh Jae-won, and Cha Hee attended the event.

Season 1, released on December 24 last year, depicted the confrontation between Baek Ki-tae (played by Hyun Bin), a Central Intelligence Service agent living a double life as a smuggler, and Prosecutor Jang Geon-young (played by Jung Woo-sung), who is hunting him. Season 2, returning about nine months later, follows the precarious journey of Baek Ki-tae, who has raced toward greater ambitions nine years after the events of the previous installment.

On this day, Director Woo stated, "Season 2 is a story that races from episode one to six," and expressed confidence by saying, "If Season 1 felt like children's play, Season 2 feels more like an adult fight."

When asked why the timeline was set nine years after Season 1, Director Woo replied, "The history of South Korea eight years later was not as dramatic as the history nine years later. It was an era marked by the assassination of a president and immense intrigue and power struggles to seize the vacant throne."

Regarding the possibility of a third season, he said, "For what happens after that, you can watch the movie 'Seoul's Spring.' (Season 3) has never been considered. I think it would be great if viewers watch Season 2 and then 'Seoul's Spring,'" eliciting laughter from the audience.

Hyun Bin plays Baek Ki-tae, who races toward the pinnacle of power; Jung Woo-sung portrays Jang Geon-young, who returns for revenge; and Woo Do-hwan takes on the role of Baek Ki-hyun, who faces a choice between family and conviction. Seo Eun-soo plays Oh Ye-jin, South Korea's first female prosecutor; Won Ji-an portrays Ikeda Yuzi, who aims to take over the position of Kumi-cho; Jeong Sung-il plays Cheon Seok-jung, who wields absolute power; Noh Jae-won plays Park Hak-su of the Central Intelligence Service BusanJi Bu (Director); and Cha Hee acts as Baek So-young, the mastermind behind illegal business operations.

Regarding what he focused on in this work, Hyun Bin said, "Baek Ki-tae is a character who dreams of even greater ambitions despite rising to higher positions." He added, "He finds himself in situations that are lonely, sad, and dangerous amidst conflicts with other characters. I paid attention to portraying these two complex aspects."

When asked about the burden of box office expectations, Hyun Bin replied, "There is some pressure, but I hope viewers who liked Season 1 will also enjoy Season 2. Since Season 2 offers a much deeper story than Season 1, audiences should be able to immerse themselves even more."

Jung Woo-sung portrays Jang Geon-young, who has endured for nine long years. Regarding his role in the drama, he said, "It seems he has shifted from public justice to personal revenge. However, he is unaware of this shift and rationalizes himself while chasing Baek Ki-tae. If viewers pay close attention to where the tiger Jang Geon-young rides is heading, they will be able to feel the human dilemma and the spirit of the times."

Woo Do-hwan, who plays Baek Ki-hyun, shared, "The set was always fun. While filming with Hyun Bin, I thought it would be wonderful to have such an older brother, and while filming with Jung Woo-sung, I felt I should side with him, so I had many doubts."

Following Woo Do-hwan, Noh Jae-won also reunited with Hyun Bin through Season 2. Explaining his portrayal of Park Hak-su, Noh said, "We discussed with the director how to play a character promoted from section chief to bureau chief. The director suggested a wig idea, and I think that helped make Park Hak-su more three-dimensional."

He then added, "Hyun Bin became even cooler, but I didn't become cooler, which was painful," drawing laughter from the audience.

'Made in Korea' is based on South Korea's modern and contemporary history, spanning from the the 26th incident to the the 12th military coup. Jung Woo-sung, who also appeared in 'Seoul's Spring,' commented on his repeated involvement in stories about the the 12th incident: "While the narrative of 'Seoul's Spring' and historical time are connected, 'Made in Korea' uses major historical events as a device. In terms of expressing characters, 'Made in Korea' was far more fun and free, and I believe it is a work that allows us to feel compassion for individuals."

Meanwhile, Seo Eun-soo revealed that she ate without restraint for this production. She said, "I wanted to become Oh Ye-jin, who is tougher and more reckless than in Season 1. For the hairstyle, I referenced Princess Diana. When I met the director, I had lost a lot of weight, but since he wanted me to look robust, I ate without restraint."

She also expressed her affection for the role by saying, "I wanted to act confidently and boldly, without worrying about others' opinions. On set, I constantly hypnotized myself with 'I am Oh Ye-jin, the first female prosecutor, and I won't be intimidated by these men.'"

Ikeda Yuzi, portrayed by Won Ji-an, runs relentlessly toward his goal in this season. Won Ji-an stated, "(Ikeda Yuzi) is a character who has built up significantly for his own goals. In Season 2, he races toward his goal through action and external changes."

Cheon Seok-jung has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Blue House. Jeong Sung-il, who plays Cheon Seok-jung, explained, "In Season 2, the scope of movement itself changes. I acted while contemplating how to deal with Baek Ki-tae, who has become too large for his new relationships."

Finally, Hyun Bin said, "Season 2 is deeper and features a more diverse story with a much broader spectrum. I hope viewers will continue to follow and watch until the end." Jung Woo-sung also expressed his wish: "I am grateful for the love shown in Season 1. I hope Season 2 can live up to that same love."

Director Woo stated, "I guarantee that the actors performed exceptionally well. Since they performed as if wearing custom-made outfits, this will be a delicious work that offers great enjoyment for viewers watching the actors."

Meanwhile, 'Made in Korea Season 2' will be released every Wednesday starting from the 9th, with two episodes each time via Disney+.

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