Japanese 'Criminal' Director Saw Potential in Jung Il-woo: "An Actor Who Can Show Even Better Performances"

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Director Daishi Matsunaga of the series 'Criminal' shared his impressions of working with actor Jung Il-woo.

On the 30th, a press conference for Amazon Prime Video's original Japanese drama 'Criminal' was held at CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Director Daishi Matsunaga and actor Jung Il-woo attended the event.

'Criminal' is a crime mystery that follows three individuals — a detective, a reporter, and a survivor — who were unlikely to ever meet, as they pursue a life-or-death chase to uncover a massive truth.

This series, built on a solid original work, was directed by Daishi Matsunaga, known for directing 'Pieta in the Bathroom', 'Hanare Bay', and 'Egoist'.

Regarding why he cast Jung Il-woo, Matsunaga stated, "I actually met with him and had a conversation before watching 'Highway Family'." He added, "When casting an actor, the most important factor is how they feel when you meet them in person. I found Jung Il-woo to be incredibly intriguing."

He further remarked, "After watching 'Highway Family', I felt he has the potential to deliver even better performances."

On his actual experience working together, Matsunaga said, "As an actor with a long career, I was impressed by his immense passion for acting. He offered diverse opinions on every line and scene, allowing me to feel his deep dedication to his craft throughout the process."

He also noted, "While he possesses outstanding human charm, during our collaboration we focused more on what kind of acting challenges were possible. I believe we achieved satisfying results working with actor Jung Il-woo."

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