"Headspin for 5 Months → Tanning": Kang Dong-won and Park Ji-hyun Don't Hold Back in 'Wild Thing' [Star Scene]

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Actors Kang Dong-won, Eom Tae-gu, and Park Ji-hyun revealed the efforts they made for the film 'Wild Thing'.

On the 7th, a production report conference for the film 'Wild Thing' (directed by Son Jae-gon) was held at Lotte Cinema Gwanggyo Station in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Attending the event were director Son Jae-gon, along with actors Kang Dong-won, Park Ji-hyun, Eom Tae-gu, and Oh Jung-se.

'Wild Thing' is a comedy film about a three-member mixed dance group called 'Triangle', which once dominated the music industry but was unexpectedly involved in an incident and disbanded overnight, as they attempt a reckless challenge to seize a chance for redemption after 20 years.

Kang Dong-won returns as Hyun-woo, the leader of 'Triangle' and a dance machine. He is expected to vividly portray the character's transformation, capturing both the image of a breakdancing idol who perfectly executed headspins and turn-of-the-century styling, and the harsh daily life of a survival-type broadcaster.

Kang Dong-won mentioned that he practiced headspins for about five months, stating, "At first, my understanding of hip-hop was zero. I didn't listen to hip-hop much, and I didn't know much about it. But after receiving this script, I thought, 'How funny would it be if I did a headspin?' My wish was for the audience to feel a mix of poignancy and laughter."

He continued, "I really worked hard. I knew nothing about the genre of breakdancing, and I found that my feet barely touched the ground. It's almost a dance that defies gravity. It was so confusing whether it was dance or gymnastics." He added, "Once I decided to do it, it's no exaggeration to say it was the hardest thing I've ever learned. I usually practice a lot before filming, but this time I felt it wasn't enough. I thought, 'If I had more time to practice, I could have spun at least half a rotation more.'"

Eom Tae-gu takes on the role of Sang-gu, an overly passionate and stormy rapper, undergoing a dramatic transformation. He said, "I only wanted to portray 'Sang-gu' well. I have both introverted and extroverted sides."

He then added, "There were moments when I regretted appearing in the film, probably when my acting didn't come out well or when I didn't manage to make people laugh enough. I approached the role with the mindset that if I wasn't cute, I'd die. Watching my senior (Kang Dong-won) practice gave me a lot of inspiration."

Park Ji-hyun, who plays 'Domi', the center and absolute charm of 'Triangle', stated, "The 'Domi' of the past had a bit of a tan. My skin is naturally fair, but I tanned to capture the feeling of an idol from that era. I also tried to verify the makeup to match that era's vibe. As the main vocalist, I think I tried hard to project a larger vocal volume."

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