“Master Hang Jun” Kim Pung: “The actors delivered genuine performances in front of Director Jang Hang-jun… It’s different from existing talk shows”

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Kim Pung stated that the “genuine” performances delivered by the actors are a distinguishing feature of the program.

A production press conference for SBS’s new variety show “Master Hang Jun” was held on the 15th at the Shocking K-Pop Center in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Attendees included PD Lee Dong-won, Director Jang Hang-jun, broadcaster Song Eun-ee, and cartoonist Kim Pung.

“Master Hang Jun” is a secret audition conducted by Jang Hang-jun—who was sometimes petty, sometimes servile, but more brilliant than anyone else—to cast top actors in his autobiographical film “Master Hang Jun.”

On this day, PD Lee Dong-won explained the criteria for selecting the actor guests: “Since Director Jang Hang-jun is a master director, I wondered which actors would appear to make it interesting and enjoyable,” adding, “We tried to recruit new people the director had not worked with before, someone who could share a warm story, and someone witty and imaginative.”

The cast emphasized an atmosphere unique to the program that differentiates it from existing talk shows. Kim Pung said, “Above all, it is definitely different from a talk show. The situational drama format of an audition offers something. It is not easy to ask for ‘genuine acting’ in that context. Actors can also feel awkward, and it is actually not easy to capture,” while adding, “But Jang Hang-jun is a real director, and (his previous film ‘The Man Who Lives with the King’) reached 16 million viewers, so the actors seem to immerse themselves in the situation. That is a ‘genuine moment’ rarely seen on other talk shows.”

Song Eun-ee also noted, “When the actors come out, I think, ‘You go this far for us?’ I believe that is what makes it different from other talk shows.”

In contrast, Director Jang Hang-jun said, “Essentially, it is a variety show. It is not that much different,” eliciting laughter.

Meanwhile, “Master Hang Jun” will air its first episode at 9 p.m. on this day.

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