Shin Min-a Returns to Thriller 'Pupil' [Comprehensive]

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Actress Shin Min-a has once again plunged into a thriller with her eyes bandaged.

On the afternoon of the 15th, a press screening for the film 'Pupil' (directed by Yeom Ji-ho) was held at Seoul Yongsan-gu CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall. Following the screening, a press conference was held with actors Shin Min-a and Kim Nam-hee, and director Yeom Ji-ho in attendance.

The film 'Pupil' is a suspense thriller about Seo-jin, who is gradually losing her sight due to a genetic disease, as she investigates the suspicions surrounding the death of her twin sister and confronts the truth.

In 'Pupil', Shin Min-a took on the dual role of Seo-jin, a photographer who gradually 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 succeed as a potter but met a mysterious death.

Shin Min-a took on a thriller role once again following the film 'Diva'. In particular, she portrayed the difficult role of someone losing their sight, delivering a performance that will evoke fear in audiences.

Shin Min-a delivered a passionate performance without holding back as she portrayed Seo-jin, who has visual impairment. Shin Min-a stated, "I had many discussions with the director about the key points of Seo-jin gradually losing her sight. In fact, we even tried things like slightly shifting the position of the pupils more than what is shown in the film. We tried to bring out the details of Seo-jin's current situation."

Shin Min-a explained, "In the latter part of the film, Seo-jin had bandages wrapped around her eyes after undergoing surgery. Since I actually couldn't see, my hearing became surprisingly sensitive to even the smallest sounds. There was fear arising from that. Even though I knew the position I thought of before closing my eyes and had anticipated the movement, I actually experienced a sensation where my position seemed to change due to hearing or fear. I acted while thinking that Seo-jin must have felt very scared and difficult."

Shin Min-a added, "I acted hoping that as the audience follows Seo-jin's emotions, they would feel the fear I experienced. I hope it was expressed well."

Shin Min-a, who played dual roles, said, "Although it is a twin dual role, I considered the two characters as completely different people and acted accordingly. Seo-jin and Seo-in are twins, but they are different from each other, have different personalities, and pursue different things. It was fascinating to see two Shin Min-as in one frame. It was fascinating, but since they were set as different characters, it was fun."

Kim Nam-hee took on the role of Detective Do-hyuk, who helps Shin Min-a in the film, and showcased a bold performance. Kim Nam-hee said, "I had many concerns before taking on this work. It was to the extent that I considered quitting midway. The director explained things well, so I gathered the courage to take on the work again. Since the character had a dual nature, I tried to act so it wouldn't be obvious, but it was difficult."

Kim Nam-hee said, "I also saw the film for the first time today. I couldn't visually adapt to it myself. It was baffling and grotesque. I'm not sure if that will appear as a good effect for the audience cinematically. That wasn't my intention; it was the result of a meeting between our costume team, makeup team, and the director. I still haven't recovered from the mental shock of seeing myself. I don't know."

Shin Min-a, who has once again taken on a thriller, and Kim Nam-hee, who underwent a bold transformation, are expected to deliver fear to audiences this summer, helping them forget the heat.

Meanwhile, 'Pupil' will be released on June 24.

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