From "Chaebol Third-Generation Heir" Im Si-wan to "Male Disguise" Seol In-a: The New Faces Revealed in "My Guilty Human" [Comprehensive]

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In "My Guilty Human," Im Si-wan transforms into a chaebol third-generation heir. Seol In-a, who takes on the challenge of a male disguise, also showcases a new side of herself.

The production press conference for tvN's new Tuesday-Wedrama "My Guilty Human" (Screenplay by Moon Soo-jung, Directed by Park Dan-hee) was held online on the 14th. Director Park Dan-hee, along with actors Im Si-wan, Seol In-a, Kim Jung-hyun, and Yeon Woo, attended the event.

"My Guilty Human" is a drama depicting an intimate thriller romance between an arrogant chaebol third-generation heir designated as a murder suspect and a detective from a special forces unit who infiltrates his side as his personal assistant.

In the drama, Yoon Yi-jun (played by Im Si-wan), the chaebol third-generation heir and murder suspect, and Detective Kang Jae-hee (played by Seol In-a), who disguises herself as a male personal assistant to get close to him, form a dangerous yet special relationship. Kim Si-hyun (played by Kim Jung-hyun), a lawyer on the legal team of Taekang Group, and Lee Hye-jung (played by Yeon Woo), the chairman's secretary, are also set to cultivate their own love in their unique ways.

Director Park Dan-hee, who is directing the series, said, "In our work, Kang Jae-hee infiltrates under a disguise to conduct an investigation. This genre conflicts with romantic comedy in many ways. Nevertheless, we put a lot of thought into handling various genres such as romance, comedy, and action."

She added, "All four characters possess uniqueness and keep secrets. I focused on directing how they clash within the framework of the genre's events, love each other, and comfort each other's wounds."

Im Si-wan introduced his character Yoon Yi-jun, saying, "He is the successor to Taekang Group. He has an arrogant, prickly, and sensitive personality and is a person with many secrets. I took on a central role in which many stories unfold due to Yoon Yi-jun."

Im Si-wan, who plays the chaebol third-generation heir, shared, "I filmed in the most comfortable environment of any work I have done so far."

Regarding the character-building process, he explained, "I tried to focus on the past of a character who could only be perceived as a rough Goyangi [a term referring to a stray cat or a rough individual]. Looking into that past, I realized he is someone whose own priorities are set aside because what he must do has already been decided for him."

He continued, "So I wondered if his slight deviations might have grown even larger. Therefore, I thought about creating a character who could reflect an image different from the typical chaebol appearance, and I tried to make him appear diverse."

He also shared his efforts regarding external transformation. Im Si-wan said, "I tried to pay a lot of attention to external aspects. The lonelier one becomes, the more one tends not to adorn their appearance. I thought we should use devices that could reveal a greater sense of emptiness when viewed from the outside. I paid a lot of attention to the costumes as well."

He revealed, "While talking with the stylist, I asked, 'How many outfits did I wear this time?' Even considering all my previous works combined, none had fewer outfits than this one. This work has become overwhelmingly the one with the most costumes."

Seol In-a introduced her character Kang Jae-hee, saying, "As a detective from special forces, she is extremely filled with a sense of justice. She is someone who suppresses her passion in favor of her sense of duty and approaches her work."

She also confessed her thoughts on getting a short haircut for the male disguise role. Seol In-a said, "When I got the cut for the male disguise, it felt unfamiliar, but I thought, 'I am ready to become Kang Jae-hee.' It was actually a good opportunity because I could see a side of myself that I had never seen before, thinking, 'Can this look come from Seol In-a?'"

Nevertheless, Seol In-a stated, "Being born as a woman, I sometimes inevitably feel depressed. However, I thought that focusing on 'I am Kang Jae-hee' actually helped me immerse myself better." She added, "Rather than it being a short haircut for a male disguise, Kang Jae-hee appears with a short haircut. Thinking of her as someone obsessed with work, I did not place much significance on the short haircut itself."

Im Si-wan recalled the moment he first saw Seol In-a's transformation into a short haircut. Im Si-wan said, "I clearly remember that moment. The moment she first came in with the short haircut left a very strong impression on me." He added, "She had only come in after getting her hair cut, but at that moment, it felt like Kang Jae-hee was walking in."

Seol In-a also shared her thoughts on taking on action scenes. Seol In-a said, "There were many action scenes. I also felt that I needed to look like a trained person. So, I let go of the desire to 'do action well' and focused on looking proficient."

In response, Director Park Dan-hee praised her, saying, "It is the first time I have seen an actress who does action better than the action team." Seol In-a replied, "Then it is a success. It was not something made hastily; I really wanted to show a skilled appearance."

Kim Jung-hyun introduced Kim Si-hyun, whom he plays, saying, "He is Yoon Yi-jun's friend. While the incident occurs at the center of the two of them, he is a character who adds MSG from the periphery and keeps things centered."

Regarding his acting chemistry with Im Si-wan, he added, "We matched our rhythm during reading sessions and checked what kind of tone it would be." He expressed gratitude, saying, "Once we entered the set, I was able to act freely thanks to Im Si-wan."

Im Si-wan explained, "Kim Jung-hyun is an actor who actively does ad-libs. I thought he was a source that makes the drama lively." He added, "I came to wait for and welcome his ad-libs."

Kim Jung-hyun explained, "I do not really like doing ad-libs like that. But if there is something to try, I consult with the director. At some point, Im Si-wan started preparing to respond to them." Im Si-wan also added, "It is unknown how much of it was actually used. It was just me trying ad-libs as an actor."

Yeon Woo hinted about her character Lee Hye-jung, saying, "She is a secretary belonging to the chairman's secretariat office. She has a contrasting charm with different appearances inside and outside the company."

Meanwhile, "My Guilty Human" will air its first episode at 8:50 p.m. on the 19th.

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