Lee Seung-ryong's Obsessive Fixation on Shin Min-a: "He Was Really Scary" [Pupil]

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Actor Lee Seung-ryong stated that he studied psychology to research the obsessive character he portrayed.

On the morning of the 26th, a press conference for the film "Pupil" (directed by Yeom Ji-ho) was held at Seoul Yongsan-gu CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall. Actors Shin Min-a, Kim Nam-hee, Lee Seung-ryong, Kim Young-a, and director Yeom Ji-ho attended the event.

The film "Pupil" is a suspense thriller in which Seo-jin, who is gradually losing her sight due to a genetic disease, uncovers the truth behind the suspicious death of her twin sister.

In "Pupil," Shin Min-a took on the dual role of Seo-jin, a photographer who loses her sight due to a genetic disease and investigates the death of her twin sister, and Seo-in, Seo-jin's twin sister who overcame visual impairment to become a successful ceramic artist but met a mysterious death. This marked Shin Min-a's first time playing two roles in a single film. Lee Seung-ryong portrayed Hyun-min, a model who obsessively fixates on Seo-jin with relentless madness.

While looking at his still photos, Lee Seung-ryong said, "Hyun-min is a character who is obsessed with Seo-jin. I focused on portraying the process of why and how he became obsessed. The director gave me a lot of freedom on set."

To prepare for the character with wild obsession, Lee Seung-ryong said, "I watched many videos related to criminal psychology on YouTube. I studied the psychology behind why people become obsessed and what triggers such obsession. I also built the character's line by watching the villain's performance in the film 'The Batman' sent by the director."

Shin Min-a shared her impressions, saying, "Acting alongside (Lee Seung-ryong) was scary. Especially from the point where Seo-jin's vision began to fade, the obsession intensified, making it truly terrifying. There were scenes where Lee Seung-ryong suddenly exploded with anger, and that energy was palpable. When you watch the film, my screaming out of fear will feel very realistic."

Meanwhile, "Pupil" is scheduled for release on the 24th of next month.

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