Ryu Jun-yeol meets the 'Shrew' resembling himself... First challenge of playing two roles: "I pondered how to convince [the audience]"

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Actor Ryu Jun-yeol takes on his first dual role in a Netflix series through 'Shrew' since his debut.

A press conference for the Netflix series 'Shrew' was held on the 20th at Seoul Naru Hotel M Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Hong-seon and actors Ryu Jun-yeol, Seol Kyung-gu, and Lee Gyu-hyeong attended the event.

'Shrew' is a tracking thriller that follows the story of novelist 'Moon Jae', who has had his name, face, and entire life stolen by the mysterious entity known as 'Shrew'; loan shark 'No Ja', who seeks to recover lost money; and investigator 'Soon Yong', as they chase the identity of Shrew.

Ryu Jun-yeol plays 'Moon Jae', who chases the Shrew that stole his life, leading the drama's core narrative. Ryu is set to delicately portray the confusion and obsession of a character who loses everything overnight and seeks the truth behind his stolen life.

He stated, "First, I found the setting fascinating. The modern adaptation of a folktale was particularly appealing. When I first read the script, it was unpredictable. However, I could only see the rest of the script after filming began." He added, "The story was so intriguing that I voluntarily sought out the original work out of sheer curiosity, which is why I decided to take on this role."

Ryu Jun-yeol, who has taken on a dual role for the first time in his filmography, said, "I had many discussions with the director. We explored every possible option before ultimately choosing the current outcome."

He continued, "It's obvious that one actor is playing two roles. As such, I constantly pondered how to convince the audience. Rather than over-expressing certain aspects, I aimed to create subtle differences in personality and eye expressions."

Notably, Ryu Jun-yeol utilized voice as a key device to distinguish between the two characters. He explained, "In scenes where the characters converse with each other, we used their voices as the primary distinguishing element. Additionally, viewers will likely discover further details upon closer inspection of the work."

Director Kim Hong-seon praised Ryu Jun-yeol's casting decision, stating, "'Moon Jae' is not a common character in our surroundings, yet one might find one or two such individuals if they look closely. 'Moon Jae' is neither a typical good protagonist nor a hero. Given the requirement for a dual role, I proposed the project after witnessing Ryu Jun-yeol's deep and nuanced acting abilities. We exchanged ideas and discussed extensively, leading me to believe he is an actor with numerous creative ideas and alternatives. His contributions were immensely helpful from a directorial perspective."

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