Byun Yo-han loses 10kg, Noh Jae-won undergoes intensive foreign language training... Everything is on the line for 'Tazza 4' [Comprehensive]

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"Tazza" takes its final stand to mark the 20th anniversary of its screen debut. Byun Yo-han and Noh Jae-won face off as two "Taeyoungs," each harboring different desires, completing a new color of 'Tazza' unlike any in the previous series.

"A press screening for the film 'Tazza: Song of Beelzebub' was held at Seoul Yongsan-gu CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall on the 9th. Director Choi Kuk-hee and actors Byun Yo-han and Noh Jae-won attended the event.

"The final installment of the 'Tazza' series, 'Tazza: Song of Beelzebub' (hereinafter 'Tazza 4'), is a crime film in which Jang Tae-young (played by Byun Yo-han), who believed he had everything through an online casino business, and his best friend Park Tae-young (played by Noh Jae-won) of the same name, who took everything from him, meet again on the global gambling stage to settle their scores in one final showdown.

"Directed by Choi Dong-hoon, 'Tazza' received explosive reactions upon its release and has continued to attract audiences across generations. In 2026, the 'Tazza' series marks its 20th anniversary on the screen and finally reveals its fourth installment based on the original work.

"Director Choi Kuk-hee, who took the helm for the finale, stated, 'I believe the drama is stronger and deeper than previous installments, with a focus on human desires. It effectively portrays envy, jealousy, betrayal, and other emotions, so we aimed to incorporate those elements of the original work into this film.'

"He continued, 'Jang Tae-young and Park Tae-young are two very different characters, and we tried combining many actors with different colors. Especially, Jang Tae-young is someone who appears handsome, charming, and born with everything, while Park Tae-young feels lacking yet possesses a genius quality. After considering various combinations, we cast these two actors, and I am extremely satisfied.'

"He expressed his satisfaction, saying, 'It was enjoyable to see the acting of Byun Yo-han and Noh Jae-won on site, and I believe their synergy was well captured in the film.'

"Jang Tae-young, loved by people for his natural charisma, and Park Tae-young, a hardworking prodigy consumed by jealousy. The two friends with the same name rise to the peak of success together but ultimately find themselves on opposite sides of a revenge drama.

"Regarding his chemistry with Byun Yo-han, Noh Jae-won said, 'For me, senior Byun Yo-han was Jang Tae-young himself.' He added, 'Whether during rehearsals or filming, everything about him felt like Jang Tae-young, so I think I ended up feeling envious and jealous of him as if I were Park Tae-young.'

"He further remarked, 'As a junior actor, it was truly a blessed set.' He then revealed with a laugh, 'I still have my senior's number saved as "Jangtae" in my phone.'

"Byun Yo-han also expressed his affection for Noh Jae-won. He said, 'On set, Mr. Noh Jae-won was Park Tae-young himself. Sometimes he was so lovable, and at other times, I found him incredibly annoying.' He added, 'I am certain that regardless of whether we were friends or not, our chemistry as characters and in reality aligned perfectly.'

"He continued, 'Mr. Noh Jae-won is an actor with exceptional concentration.' He praised, 'Although I have worked on many projects, watching Mr. Noh taught me a lot and inspired me. There were many moments where I received good stimulation and was able to move forward one step further.'

"For this project, Byun Yo-han and Noh Jae-won embarked on various challenges, from foreign language acting to weight loss.

"First, regarding the English lines in the film, Byun Yo-han explained, 'The English spoken when Jang Tae-young sits at the table for poker after the betrayal was meant to show his growth.' He added, 'Rather than making it too fluent, we chose a slightly rougher approach driven by energy.'

"Noh Jae-won also revealed that he prepared extensively for months before filming to master Japanese and English acting. He said, 'I was not good at either Japanese or English originally, so I met with two teachers three to four times a week starting several months before filming.'

"He continued, 'Actress Miyoji Ayaka was an incredibly supportive ally for the Japanese lines.' He added, 'She took extra time to provide readings in various ways, helping me express my lines much more freely. She was like a guardian angel to me,' expressing his gratitude.

"Regarding his chemistry with global actors, he shared an on-set anecdote: 'Actor Ihara Tsuyoshi was having a meal at the food truck. Feeling awkward, I tried to eat separately, but he invited me to join him.'

"He said, 'Actors Miyoji Ayaka, Ihara Tsuyoshi, and Hong Dao were all more human and warm than anyone else.' He added, 'Although our languages differed, during the moments of acting, they seemed to understand each other's emotions.'

"He continued, 'Even though my foreign language might have sounded somewhat awkward or rough, they accepted my emotions before focusing on the words themselves.' He expressed gratitude, saying, 'In fact, I received more consideration while filming.'

"He added, 'Thanks to such help, I believe I was able to deliver the foreign language acting well.'

"Additionally, Byun Yo-han shared his efforts to handle bed scenes and nudity. He said, 'After receiving advice to lose weight, I reduced my body weight by more than 10kg from over 80kg.' He added, 'Since then, I stopped weighing myself altogether.'

"He continued, 'I consistently combined weight training, cardio exercises, and diet control, working extremely hard.' He explained, 'Even if the scene lasts only a few seconds, I wanted to do my best for it.'

"He also stated, 'I abstained from alcohol until the film was completed and strictly controlled my diet.' He revealed, 'To create necessary scenes well, including bed scenes, I invested a lot of my personal time.'

"'Tazza 4,' rated for viewers under 19 only, will be released during the Chuseok holiday theater season. Regarding showing an adult-rated film during a holiday period when families gather, Director Choi said, 'I wanted to create an entertainment film that adult audiences can enjoy rather than a movie for the whole family.'

"Finally, Byun Yo-han expressed his expectations: 'This marks the end of the "Tazza" series after 20 years. Everyone felt burdened and fearful, but in the end, we threw everything aside and united tightly to create our own world of Tazza.'

"Meanwhile, 'Tazza 4' is scheduled for release on the 23rd."

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