Han Seon-hwa: "More surprising than 'Suldo-nyeo' was 'Student Teaching Internship'".. A New Challenge [★FULL Interview]

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Actress Han Seon-hwa showcased her charm in a new genre of film called "Comedy Horror."

Recently, Han Seon-hwa held an interview at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, regarding the film "Student Teaching Internship" (directed by Kim Min-ha), which was released on the 13th. "Student Teaching Internship" is a high-school horror-comedy about a passionate MZ student teacher named Eun-kyung who faces a death-mock exam against a ghost from the CSAT, along with girls from a black magic club. Before its release, "Student Teaching Internship" garnered significant attention by sweeping the Best Film and Best Actress awards at the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.

Having established herself as a "trustworthy actress" through various works such as the drama "Women Who Drink," the film "Pilot," and "Sweet 7510," Han Seon-hwa takes on the role of a student teacher in this new project, presenting a fresh side of her acting.

Han Seon-hwa said, "I filmed this movie last June, and it was released sooner than expected. I am grateful for that. Especially since I played the role of a student teacher, and it was released in May, which is Teacher's Day, it feels even more meaningful and gives me a sense of mission."

Continuing, Han Seon-hwa stated, "When I first received the script, it was a form I had never seen before. I was surprised when I first saw 'Women Who Drink,' but this script was even more surprising. I wondered how to bring the lines to life and what tone and manner to adopt, so I had a meeting with the director. When I met her, I found her to be very precise. She had clear ideas and a strong personal style in her direction, so I wasn't anxious. Since it was a genre I had never seen before, it felt fresh, and that sparked my curiosity, leading me to choose this script."

Like the "Comedy Horror" genre, the dialogue in the film is also unique. Han Seon-hwa delivers lines that might seem a bit awkward with her charm, making them feel natural. Han Seon-hwa said, "The line that was difficult for me was 'It's fing cool?' Actually, for other lines, even if the work itself has comedy, I just had to act seriously. I approached it with the sincere thought of protecting the students as a teacher, and I believed that the scene would come alive only if I acted with that mindset. However, during the first shoot, I had to deliver the line 'It's fing cool? I'm the teacher?' and I was a bit worried. I asked the director many times, 'Am I not awkward?' while filming. I understood the emotion, but the lines didn't stick well, so I prioritized the emotion and delivered the lines."

Han Seon-hwa, who continues to show new sides in various genres, said with a smile, "I take on everything that comes my way." She added, "I am grateful that people keep looking for me. Acting is becoming more and more fun. Acting with talented people makes me want to act like them. As I act, elements that make me dream of myself flow endlessly. I think my love for acting is the driving force." When asked about characters she wants to challenge in the future, Han Seon-hwa revealed her passion for acting by saying, "There are many things I haven't tried, so I want to do them all. I want to try all genres and characters I haven't experienced yet, and I'm eager. But if I had to pick just one, I really want to do action before I turn forty."

Currently appearing in the JTBC drama "Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness" (hereinafter "Moja-Mu-Ssa"), Han Seon-hwa garnered attention for a scene where she sings Psy's "Art" at a wedding toast in the drama.

Han Seon-hwa said, "Originally, the song for that scene was not 'Art.' The song wasn't decided yet. Senior actor Gu Gyeon-hwan and I discussed that 'people who read this scene will tear up,' and when I read the scene, my eyes turned red. I thought I had to film it beautifully, so I pondered what song to use." She continued, "I discussed it with senior actor Gu Gyeon-hwan and the director. At first, there were various opinions, such as using a Beyoncé song to make it bold and fitting for the character."

Continuing, Han Seon-hwa said with a smile, "However, since we had to purchase the music, there were budget issues, so we couldn't do that. I also came up with the idea for the Psy song. A choreographer was assigned to me, and I practiced. We practiced three times on set and filmed it. It was hard to sing after such a long time. I was glad that the scene was captured well."

Finally, Han Seon-hwa added, "Recently, horror films like 'Salmokji' and Netflix's 'Gigolo' are achieving good results and are widely loved. I am grateful that our film was released in this atmosphere. Our film is a slightly different genre from those horror films. It is both scary and funny, so it can be enjoyed lightly. I hope you will love it. If I get the chance to make such a work again, I would like to do it."

Meanwhile, "Student Teaching Internship," starring Han Seon-hwa, was released on the 13th.

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