Eom Jung-hwa Takes on 'Spider-Man' and 'Odyssey': "There Are Distinct Differences in 'Okay Madam 2'" [Interview ①]

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After returning with 'Okay Madam 2' for the first time in six years, Eom Jung-hwa is set to face off directly against Hollywood blockbusters such as 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'Odyssey'.

On the 4th, we met actress Eom Jung-hwa at a café on Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss her film 'Okay Madam 2', directed by Lee Cheol-ha.

'Okay Madam 2' is a comedic action story about the family of Mi-young (played by Eom Jung-hwa), a former legendary agent who embarks on an extravagant cruise vacation and gets caught up in a hijacking incident over a blue sea hanbok-themed cruise.

Following the widely beloved 2020 summer film 'Okay Madam', Eom Jung-hwa returns as the lead character Lee Mi-young in the sequel 'Okay Madam 2' after approximately six years. The film also holds special significance as the first-ever sequel produced in Eom Jung-hwa's acting career.

Eom Jung-hwa stated, "After 35 years of working as an actress, this is my first sequel. I am truly proud as an actor." She added, "I feel so happy that I have gained the strength to make a sequel — enough to praise myself. The very fact that the film was made holds great meaning for me."

She further remarked, "Knowing how difficult it is to produce sequels in Korea, everyone went all out," expressing her deep sense of responsibility toward the project.

The consistent popularity of the first film on OTT platforms also served as a driving force behind the sequel's production. Eom Jung-hwa explained, "Personally, I felt regret that 'Okay Madam' ended with just one installment. However, it received immense love on OTT afterward. Because of that response, we were able to plan the sequel."

She continued, "Just like in 'Home Alone', where the original cast returns unchanged, audiences will likely feel delighted. I was also very happy to get a chance to live again as a character from 'Okay Madam'."

Eom Jung-hwa revealed that she actively participated from the planning stage of 'Okay Madam 2', building even stronger chemistry with her co-stars. She said, "Perhaps because we worked together from the beginning, this team met unusually often." She added, "I became very close with actors Park Sung-woong, Bae Jung-nam, and Lee Sang-yoon. It hardly felt like so much time had passed."

The most tangible sign of the approximately five-year passage of time was the growth of Jeong Soobin, who plays her daughter in the film. Eom Jung-hwa laughed, saying, "Seeing my daughter grow up a lot was a bit awkward. But she grew well while keeping her face exactly the same. If her face had changed completely, I would have felt the passage of time even more strongly."

Even amidst competition with Hollywood blockbusters, Eom Jung-hwa expressed confidence in the unique charm that sets 'Okay Madam 2' apart.

'Okay Madam 2', set to release on the 12th, will face off against major Hollywood films like 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'Odyssey' at theaters.

Regarding this, Eom Jung-hwa said, "They are truly big productions with excellent quality, so I am also looking forward to them. However, 'Okay Madam 2' offers another kind of fun as an entertaining film that can be enjoyed refreshingly and comfortably."

She added, "The biggest difference is that it's a Korean movie that the whole family can watch together, regardless of age. My performance and the strong teamwork among the actors are key elements. I want to connect with audiences through these unique charms of our film."

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