Swing, not the actor Moon Ji-hoon... "Appeared in 'Tazza 4' just six months after starting acting, overwhelmed by luck" [Star Scene]

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Rapper Swing shared his thoughts on making his first screen debut under his real name, Moon Ji-hoon.

On the 18th, a press conference for the film 'Tazza: Song of Beelzebub' was held at Seoul Yongsan-gu CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall. Director Choi Kuk-hee, along with Byun Yo-han, Noh Jae-won, Kim Min-ho, Im Se-mi, and Moon Ji-hoon (Swing), attended the event.

'Tazza: Song of Beelzebub' is a crime film in which Jang Tae-young (played by Byun Yo-han), who thought he had everything through an online casino business, and his best friend Park Tae-young (played by Noh Jae-won) with the same name, who took everything from him, meet again on a global gambling stage to settle their score.

Moon Ji-hoon, making his first screen debut, transforms from a rapper known as Korea's hip-hop Shin Eul (CEO) into an actor. He takes on the role of Abraham, a hitman who carries out only orders, presenting a new face.

Moon Ji-hoon said, "I have been doing music for 20 years and have always loved films. I was cast just six months after starting acting." He added, "The opportunity came too quickly, and I am grateful. I realize how lucky I am. Because of that weight, I feel I must be more humble."

He continued, "As I reach this point, I feel people become more humble. I know I have received more blessings than what I have done, so I am just grateful," expressing his overwhelming excitement about making his first film appearance.

To transform into Abraham, Moon Ji-hoon also put effort into physical changes. He explained, "I tanned for several months and endured teasing from those around me due to my hairstyle. I even gained weight up to 105 kg. At one point, I lost a lot of weight and then regained it."

Director Choi Kuk-hee also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of casting Moon Ji-hoon. Director Choi said, "Although Abraham appears briefly, I wanted him to be a powerful and new face. We held many auditions, but all had some shortcomings."

He continued, "While I was struggling with the decision, actor Byun Yo-han showed me Moon Ji-hoon's acting video while we were having a meal. At that moment, he felt so fresh to me." He added, "We then held meetings and eventually cast him."

Meanwhile, 'Tazza: Song of Beelzebub' will be released on September 23.

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